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Mason City, Iowa ✦ Sunday, February 22, 2009

Where’s my AARP Card?

‘4 Days Until You’re 60'

Back in 1977, becoming a Senior meant turning 18.

Fast forward to Feb. 27, 2009 and it means Lisa Lawson turns 50 and becoming a SENIOR takes on a whole new meaning!

65th Anniversary

Married DeRay and LaVaughn Lichty, of Mason City, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary, and Ray’s 90th birthday at an open house from 1 to 3 p.m.

Sunday, March 1, at the Mason City Country Club.

Michele Ann Hammarstedt and Daniel Shudak Werts were married June 13, 2008 in a beach ceremony at Beaches Boscobel Resort at Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

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CELEBRATIONS AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Jane Papouchis turns 60 on Thursday, Feb. 26th.

Hope this year is your best EVER! Love, Your Family Mearle A. Lunbeck Passed Away 2-26-08 MOTHER One year ago today we were struck with great fear, Not knowing how to carry on without you here.

You said you’d never leave us no matter what, We trust in you, Mother, you have shown us so much.

Your smile we see, with each sunrise, Your tender touch is felt, with all our cries.

Your warm hugs we feel, when the wind does blow, Your love is forever, and continues to grow.

Although you’re not present, we know you are here, To continue to listen and follow us near.

Your guidance we follow when problems arise, To have questions answered is no surprise.

We know, Mother, just how much you are here, To help us carry on for yet another year.

With all our love, Your daughters, Sandy, Debbie and Marvel.

School, Grade 3, Mini Hair Schafer named Salon. to UNI Dean’s List Haley Davis, Roosevelt CEDAR FALLS — Emily School, Grade 3, Winter Ann Schafer, of Thornton, Dryer.

Keanna Sylvester and was named to the Dean’s Raygan Brand, Roosevelt List at the University of School, Grade 3, Mr. Northern Iowa for the Coconut.

2008 fall semester.

Kenzie Wood and Keara Her name is an addition Syverson, Hoover School, to the UNI Dean’s List, published Feb. 8, in Cele- Grade 3, The Ready Bags.

Natasha Orton, Roobrations. sevelt Elementary, Grade 3, Safe Hand/Hot Glove.

‘Invent Iowa’ Sydney Vogelgesand and convention held Heather Nelsen, Jefferson School, Grade 3, The MASON CITY —The “Sharp” Pencils.

Mason City “Invent, Thomas Lucas, Jefferson Iowa!” Convention was held Feb. 9, at Southbridge School, Grade 3, Recycle Bin Roller/Remote Control Mall.

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The following list of Bailey Tilkes, Harding qualifiers advanced to the regional Invent Iowa Con- School, Grade 4, Carefree vention, to be held Feb. 24, Ear Covers.

Ben Siglin and Dax at Southbridge Mall.

Kresse, Jefferson School, Students are listed by Grade 4, Store More name, school they attend, Bag/Slide-N-Store More. grade, and name of their Danielle Beavers, Jefferinvention. son School, Grade 4, Eddie Callanan, Jefferson School, Grade 1, Velcro Detergent Refiller.

Emma Dannen, Hoover Shoes.

School, Grade 4, Never Stephanie Marzen, Dirty Glasses Case.

Hoover School, Grade 1, Haley Wiemann and Table Traveling Top. Diedre Beavers, Jefferson Sydney Nuehring and School, Grade 4, The Glove Samantha Lange, Hoover Warmer.

School, Grade 1, School Josh Sills and Ryan Desk Caddy.

Adam Zawierucha, Jef- Wendal, Jefferson School, Grade 4, Shower Power. ferson School, Grade 2, Joshua Hansen, RooMop Car. Addison McCuskey, Jef- sevelt School, Grade 4, Sand Sprinklator. ferson School, Grade 2, Mikaeleigh Hayes and The Pig Hat. Peyton Paulson, Jeffer- Abby White, Roosevelt School, Grade 4, Handy son School, Grade 2, Dandy List Keeper.

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Skyler Moorehead, Sierra Miner and Jordan Brandow, Jefferson School, Hoover School, Grade 4, ECO 6000.

Grade 2, Sharpen Quick.

Ty Kral, Hoover School, Alissa Walker and Grade 4, Tasty Tongue Makayla Thorson, Roosevelt School, Grade 3, The Depressor.

Alyssa Callow and ShaeWalker. lyn Coleman, Hoover Dakota Lee, Harding School, Grade 3, Mosquito School, Grade 5, The All in One Violin Case.

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Angela Eppens, Harding Elise Obermire, Hoover

School, Grade 5, The Swimmer’s Towel.

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Noah Starkey and Lucas Jacobson, Harding School, Grade 5, Auto Cat Feeder; Sami Schupanitz and Kacy Sampson, Hoover School, Grade 5, Buddy Bed.

Iowa Lakes honor roll EMMETSBURG — Iowa Lakes Community College released its 2008 fall honor roll.

Students with a grade point average of 3.25 or better were named to the Dean’s List. Students with a 4.00 grade point average were named to the President’s List and are designed with an asterisk (*).

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LUVERNE — Calvin Hefty.

NORTHWOOD — *Lauren Hartman.

TITONKA — Gail Hamilton.

WESLEY — Jeb Blain, Heather Frankl, Emily Reising, *Anthony Thilges.

Piehl receives Chancellor’s Award MENOMONIE, Wis. — Jesse Piehl, of Algona, Iowa, received the Chancellor’s Award for the fall 2008 semester at the University of Wisconsin Stout.

The award is presented to students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or above.

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MASON CITY — Michele Ann Hammarstedt and Daniel Shudak Werts were married June 13, 2008 in a beach ceremony at Beaches Boscobel Resort at Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

The bride is the daughter of Brian and Janine Hammarstedt, Mason City, and granddaughter of Darrell and Joann Hammarstedt, Mason City, and Robert and Delores Arhart, of Garner.

The groom is the son of Randall and Diane Werts, of Apopka, Fla., and grandson of Betty Werts, of Council Bluffs, and Kathryn Shudak, Underwood, Iowa.

The maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Amanda Hammarstedt, and the man of honor was the bride’s brother, Matthew Hammarstedt. Best man was the groom’s brother, Dana Werts.

A reception was held at the Holiday Inn, Mason City. The couple honeymooned in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

Michele is employed at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, Wis. Daniel is employed at Menards, Inc., in Eau Claire.

The couple is residing in Eau Claire.

MASON CITY — DeRay and LaVaughn (Pierce) Lichty, of Mason City, were married March 2, 1944 at the William Whipple residence in Cedar Rapids.

The couple will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary at an open house from 1 to 3 p.m.

Sunday, March 1, at the Mason City Country Club.

They invite you to join them as they celebrate the achievement of two incredible milestones — their 65th anniversary on March 2, and Ray’s 90th birthday on March 4.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Dana (Jim Weikart), White Plains, N.Y.; Brett (Barb), Libertyville, Ill.; Dee (Bev), Jacksonville, Fla., and Kurt (Lori), Mason City. They have 11 grandchildren.

EMILY RUSH, of Hampton, is the daughter of David and Sheryl Rush, of Hampton. She is a 2003 graduate of HamptonDumont High School, a 2005 graduate of Ellsworth Community College and a 2007 graduate of Buena Vista University, with a degree in human services and psychology. She is employed by Owner Home Video and Emily and Co., in Hampton.

MARK MORRISON, of Hampton, is the son of Dr. Leland and Sandra Morrison, of Burlington. He is a 2000 graduate of Hampton-Dumont High School, a 2003 graduate of Hawkeye Community College, a 2005 graduate of Buena Vista University with a degree in criminal justice and psychology, and a graduate of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. He is employed as a police officer with the Hampton police department.

The couple will be married at 2 p.m. March 7, 2009 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Hampton.

THANK YOU

Thank you I would like to thank everyone for thinking of me on my 80th birthday on Jan. 13.

Whether it was a phone call or card, your acknowledgment was greatly appreciated.

Thank you — Harold Marth

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Swanson, Bruns AMY SWANSON, of Waterloo, is the daughter of Lorena Swanson and Lee Swanson, of Greene.

She is a graduate of Greene High School and Hawkeye Community College. She is employed by Pitney Bowes in Waverly.

BRADY BRUNS, of Waterloo, is the son of Bruce and Lori Bruns, of Nashua. He is a graduate of Nashua-Plainfield High School and is employed by Bertch Cabinets in Waterloo.

The couple will be marraied at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greene.

FAYETTE — The following North Iowa students were named to the Upper Iowa University 2008 Fall Dean’s List.

To be honored, the undergraduate must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average for the semester, and be enrolled as a full-time student.

APLINGTON — Brody Bertram, Kasey Huisman.

CHARLES CITY — Eric Blunt, Adam Kirksey.

NORTHWOOD — Daniel Bestul.

PARKERSBURG — Miranda Allspach.

SCARVILLE — Merna Throne.

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Bourke, Schroeder ALTOONA — Kirstin Schroeder and Casey Bourke were married Aug. 31, 2008 at the Lutheran Church of the Cross in Altoona by Pastor Sharon Chittenden.

Kirstin is the daughter of Perry and Sandra Schroeder of Garner.

Casey is the son of Marcia Bourke of Audubon.

Maid of honor was Hanni Schroeder, sister of the bride and matron of honor was the bride’s friend, Athena Strotman.

Kirstin’s other attendants were Janet Hamer, and Sara Breuer, friends of the bride. Best man was Travis Bruch. The groom’s other attendants were Nick Kauffman, Dean Vogel, and Brian Jensen. Flower girl was Alexa Strotman.

Ring bearers were Bradley Strotman and Joe Kauffman. Ushers were Jason Worth, Al Wille, Denny Vogel, Robert Noble. Candlelighters were the bride’s nieces, Jordan and Amanda Schroeder.

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Kirstin is a graduate of Garner-Hayfield High School and North Iowa Area Community College.

She is employed with River Valley Credit Union in Ames. Casey is a graduate of Audubon High School and Iowa State University. He is employed with Gilcrest/Jewitt in Waukee.

The couple honeymooned in Las Vegas in September 2008 and will visit West Palm Beach, Fla., in February.

The couple resides in

Robert E. Pals will celebrate his 80th birthday on Feb. 25.

Greetings can be sent to: 2005 S. Shore Drive, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428.

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Oh no, you’re the big 50 on Feb. 25!

Happy birthday to a terrific mom and grandma.

Love, Steph, Aaron, Addison, Michaela and Haley

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Marcella Carlson, 85 ROCKFORD — Marcella Carlson, of Rockford, will celebrate her 85th birthday at an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the home of Jim and Dea Mallo, 24220 190th St., Rockford.

She was born Feb. 20, 1924.

Greetings may be sent to Marcella at the following address: 24220 190th St., Rockford, Iowa 50468.

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Happy 90th, God Bless

Where’s My AARP Card?

Back in 1977, becoming a Senior meant turning 18.

Fast forward to Feb. 27, 2009 and it means Lisa Lawson turns 50 and becoming a SENIOR takes on a whole new meaning!

Call and wish Lisa a Happy 50th Birthday at 641-822-4931.

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Lucille Ragan will celebrate her 90th birthday, on March 4.

Her friends are invited to send their congratulations to her at: 630 Briarstone Drive, #201, Mason City, Iowa 50401.

Your good wishes are the only gifts she is expecting.

Juhl, Alman

MASON CITY — Jill Alman and Nathan Juhl were marTHANK YOU ried Sept. 6, 2008 at Wesley United Methodist Church, Mason City by Pastor Steve Hansen.

Thank you Jill is the daughter of Scott and Judy Alman, of Mason I want to thank everyone for the lovely cards, gifts and City. Nathan is the son of Juli and Roger Barber and Steve money I received for my 80th birthday party. and Arla Juhl, all of Mason City.

Special thanks to my children, Dennis, Shirley, Patti, Maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Jenna Alman. The Jerry, Bonnie and Barbara, their spouses and families for bride’s other attendants were Kelly Kenward, Heather all they did to make the day special.

Yezek and Toni Lewis. Best man was Jake Thorson. The — Ila Hebel groom’s other attendants were Matt Pellowski, Matt Seidel and Ray Moet. Flower girl was Grace Holdeman and ring bearer was Gage Juhl.

Jill is employed at Mercy Family Residency, Mason City, and Nathan is employed with Source Solutions in Boone.

The couple will reside in Mason City with Nate’s son, Gage.

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Hosts are Gene and Pat Wagler, and the Barkema’s daughter, Tabitha Barkema.

Greetings may be sent to them at 709 Third Ave. N., Clear Lake, Iowa, 50428.

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Eichmeier, 65 years SHEFFIELD — Louis and Doris Eichmeier were married Feb. 27, 1944 at the Lutheran Church in Sheffield.

The couple will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.

Their children and spouses are Larry and Sue Eichmeier, Ventura; Ron and Jean Eichmeier, Emmetsburg, and Paul Eichmeier, Thornton.

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JENNIFER HARRIMAN, of Cedar Falls, is the daughter of Richard and Judy Harriman, of Albert Lea, Minn.

She is a 2002 graduate of Albert Lea High School and a 2004 graduate of La’James College of Cosmetology. She is employed by Polk A Dot Salon in Cedar Falls.

LUKE GAST, of Cedar Falls, is the son of Susan and Scott Engelhardt, and Gary and Kari Gast, of Osage. He is a 2002 graduate of Osage High School and a 2006 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, with a degree in finance. He is employed by Peregrine Financial Group in Cedar Falls.

The couple will be married at 3 p.m. May 2, 2009 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Osage.

KENSETT — Rob and Amber Sherrard, of Kensett, are parents of a daughter, Brayli Rose Sherrard, born at 7:31 a.m. Jan. 30, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

She weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz., and was 20½ inches long.

Brayli is welcomed by big sister, Aubrey.

Grandparents are Glenn and Lori Cimmiyotti, of Stacyville, and Bob and Jane Sherrard, of Grafton.

Great-grandparents are Gordy and Sharon Cimmiyotti, of Stacyville; Sara Ritter, of St. Ansgar, and Dorothy Sherrard, of Northwood.

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North Iowa Powerlifting Team would like to thank our sponsors for a very successful year: Ironhouse Gym, Harley Davidson, Midwest Medical, BCS Construction, C & W Used Cars, Diamond Vogel Paint, Dodge Insurance, Eagles Nest, Elliot Inc., Frank’s Repair, Haas Chiropractic, Homers Bar, Jake’s Place, Larry Berding Concrete, Mulligans, O.P. Clear Lake, O.P. Mason City, Rock Falls Grain, Rock Falls Lounge, Sallee’s, Shooterz Sports Bar, Southside Furniture, Spike’s Bar & Grill, & Tri-Spray Drywall.

Best lifts for this year are as follows: Jake Prazak (equipped) Bench 805.

John Berding (equipped) Bench 705.

Roger Hennigar (equipped) Bench 606-Squat 628Deadlift 501.

Dave Nelson (equipped) Bench 575.

John Chrencik (equipped) Bench 500.

Sam Benjegerdes (equipped) Bench 530.

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GARNER — Edward and Diane (Meckstroth) Larsen, of Garner, were married Feb. 28, 1959 at the Garner United Methodist Church in Garner.

Edward and Diane will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, March 1, at the Garner Public Library.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Julie and Jeff Tegland, of Forest City, Paula and Jerry Appel, of Fertile, Neil and Paula Larsen, of Garner, and Jeff Larsen, of Barstow, Calif. They also have seven grandchildren.

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