Remember When 11-23-2016

(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

Remember When 11-23-2016

(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 K. Kavars

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.

Melinda K. Kavars

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

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

JoAnn L. Norem

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

A firefighter’s friend

drone-heat-shot-of-trainingA 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.

A firefighter’s friend

drone-heat-shot-of-trainingA 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.

Giving Tree requests surpass previous years

There’s still time to stop at the Mirror-Reporter office and choose your Giving Tree ornaments before the biggest shopping weekend of the year.

The need is great this year and help is needed to provide a Merry Christmas for more than 70 Clear Lake families.  A total of 210 ornaments are on the 27th annual Giving Tree displayed in the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter office at 12 N. 4th St.  That number is one of the highest in recent years.

Giving Tree requests surpass previous years

There’s still time to stop at the Mirror-Reporter office and choose your Giving Tree ornaments before the biggest shopping weekend of the year.

The need is great this year and help is needed to provide a Merry Christmas for more than 70 Clear Lake families.  A total of 210 ornaments are on the 27th annual Giving Tree displayed in the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter office at 12 N. 4th St.  That number is one of the highest in recent years.

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