Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

(Above) Xi Theta Kappa, 1991 - Xi Theta Kappa, an Exemplar Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, was newly formed in 1991.  Beta Sigma Phi is an international organization with seven chapters of varying degrees and approximately 125 members in Clear Lake.  Xi Theta Kappa’s founding members are front row (L-R): Diana Symonds, Leslie Law, Jeannie Wahl, Ann Weeks and Kim Kuhlers.  Row two (L-R): Judy Demro and Linda Ott; third row (L-R): Jan Johnson, President

Melinda “Mindy” K. Kavars, 54, of Mason City, Iowa, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, in Mason City.

Per her family’s wishes, her body has been cremated, and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions to the Crisis Intervention Center in Mason City.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, was in charge of arrangements.

JoAnn L. Norem, 81, of Clear Lake, died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

A recent Thursday night CLFD training session at the city’s burn facility included use of the department’s new drone. The drone was purchased with donations and is equipped with either a color camera or the FLIR night vision camera. The CLFD says the drone will be a great tool for finding a lost person or at a large scale fire.-Submitted photos.