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Loretta
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were married on April 8, 1959
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Engaged Holli Lyn Garlock and Mario Orozco Albaladejo will be married Sept. 12, 2009, at the Mendakota Country Club in Mendota Heights, Minn.
Nathan and Heather Rockwell, of Mason City, are parents of a daughter, Rylee Elizabeth Rockwell, born at 8:52 p.m. Feb. 4, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City
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Halfman, 50 years
Happy 1st Birthday Love, Great-Grandma Cory
ANNIVERSARY Happy 50th birthday Gramma on April 7th.
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Izzie turns 1 today!
Happy 1st birthday Izzie! You have brought us so much love, joy and laughter to our lives this past year. We don’t know what we’d do without you and your sweet smile!
All of our love, Dad and Mom
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MANLY — Loretta and Gene Halfman, Manly, were married April 8, 1959, at the Sacred Heart Parish House in Manly. Their children are: Linda Halfman, and Steve Halfman and his wife Deanna, all of Manly. They have three grandchildren: Cael, Natalie and Lia. Gene and Loretta will be celebrating their 50th Greetings may be sent wedding anniversary with to 311 W. Elmore St., a family dinner. Manly.
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THOMPSON — Mark Sandvik and Sherry Reynolds Sandvik of Thompson were married March 31, 1984, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City. The couple will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 3 p.m., May 16, 2009, at the First Congregational Church in Forest City. The couple’s children and their spouses are Keila and Andy Buffington, Forest City. They also have 2 grandchildren. Cards may be sent to Mark and Sherry Sandvik, P.O. Box 154, Thompson, IA 50478. They request no gifts, please.
ST. PAUL, Minn. —Bethel University released its Dean’s List for the 2008 fall semester. The Dean’s List honors students who achieve an outstanding scholastic record during a semester with a grade point average of 3.6 or greater. North Iowa students included in the list are: BELMOND — Ryan Gildner. MASON CITY — Samantha Allgood, Anna Hachfeld.
DAVENPORT — The following North Iowa students, who achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, were named to the St. Ambrose University Dean’s List for the fall 2008 term. MASON CITY — Margaret Dirksen, Mitchell Hines. OSAGE — Emily Denner.
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Kramer, 50 years STACYVILLE — Frederick and Verena (Halfman) Kramer of Stacyville were married April 4, 1959, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville. The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. The couple’s children and their spouses are Janet (Steve) Kleckner, Mark (Lori) Kramer, Dan Kramer and Barb Suby, Diane (Dean) Mayer, Jim (Deb) Kramer, and the late Barbara Kramer. They also have 10 grandchildren.
Marilyn Darlene (Schultz) Sheahan SHEFFIELD — Marilyn Darlene (Schultz) Sheahan, of Sheffield, will celebrate her 80th birthday with a family dinner, Friday, April 10. She was born April 10, 1929 in Grafton. Cards may be sent to Marilyn at the following address: Box 39, Sheffield, Iowa 50475.
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VENTURA — Robert and Joanne (Stangler) White of Ventura were married April 11, 1959, at the First Covenant Church in Mason City. Bob and Jo will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2009, at the United Methodist Church in Ventura. Hosts for the couple will be their nieces and nephews. The couple requests no gifts.
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Thank you My son and I wish to thank each and everyone of the following very, very much for being there for us during my recent surgery and hospitalization — Family members: Jerry and Pat Wike, Harold and Pat Dixon, Hank Dixon, Larry Dixon, Dick and Aggie Pedersen, Donna Bickhouse, and Ruth Hanson. Friends: Jerry and Cathee Anderson, Dann and Sharon May, Kent Taylor, Cliff Hathaway, John Barron, and Ted Guldberg. Neighbors: Jeremy and Heidi Cole and Sally Emerson. Special thanks to pastors Jim Magelssen and Kathy Graves, and Dr. Daniel Waters. — Tom and Lonnie Dixon
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Pauline (Polly) Schoneman, 80 THORNTON — Pauline (Polly) Schoneman, of Thornton, will celebrate her 80th birthday with a card shower on April 14. Birthday wishes may be sent to her at: P.O. Box 38, Thornton, Iowa 50479. A family celebration will be held at a later date. Polly married Marion Schoneman, of Garner, in 1950. She retired in 1991 after teaching for 30 years. She is the mother of Pam (Craig) Deuel, of Worthingon, Minn., and the grandmother of Sara (Josh) Pruss, of Omaha, Neb., and Abbey Goff, of West Des Moines.
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MORGAN BANG , of Clear Lake, is the daughter of Denise Rud and Mark Bang, Clear Lake. She will graduate from Clear Lake High School in May, 2009. She is employed at Dyvigs Pet Shoppe, Ames. KRIS BEAMAN, of Boone, is the son of Marcia and Kevin Beaman, of Boone. He is a graduate of Boone High School, Des Moines Area Community College and Mercy College of Health and Science. He is employed at the Boone County Hospital in Boone. 2009, at Ledges State The couple will be married at 3 p.m. Aug. 22, Park in Boone.
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Dalluge, 50 years GRAFTON — Larry and Carol (Hennigar) Dalluge of Grafton were married April 12, 1959, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton. They will celebrate 50 years of marriage with a family dinner on April 11. Congratulations and best wishes may be sent to Larry and Carol at P.O. Box 312, Grafton, Iowa 50440. The couple’s children and their spouses are Steve and Jane Dalluge of Grafton, Julie Schulz of Lakeville, Minn., and Brad and Tanya Dalluge of Grafton. They also have 10 grandchildren.
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Happy Birthday Trevor Brunsvold
Happy 21st Birthday Leviticus!
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Janie and Julie Johnson will turn 50 on April 7, 2009. Birthday greetings may be sent to: Janie Olson, 813 Heatherwood Circle, Brandon, S.D., 57005 Julie Schlawin, 640 Rose Ave., Garner, Iowa 50438. Love, Your families Even fully dressed we couldn’t keep you out of the water!! Congratulations and HAPPY BIRTHDAY To Mason City’s Swim Club’s Male Swimmer of the Year and OUR newest TEENAGER!! We love you — Your family
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Thanks to Everyone! Wishing a SWEET RIDE to our Leviticus on his 21st birthday: Now you’re legal in every state, avoid the keys, if intoxicate. Live it up, and have a ball. Never give up, there’s still a chance. Give life more than a casual glance. Faith and courage are on your side. Trust your gut; sweetest ride. Always and forever, Mom and Dad
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MIKALA MAHON, of Forest City, is the daughter of Annette and Bill Lahner, Sheffield, and Mike Mahon, of Clear Lake. She is a 2002 graduate of Sheffield-Chapin/Meservey-Thornton High School and a 2007 graduate of Ashworth College. She is employed by 3M in Forest City. MICAH HEIMDAL, of Forest City, is the son of Val and Craig Swalve, Garner, and Rick Hartman, of Forest City. He is a 2006 grad-
The Kenny Meacham Family wishes to thank all who helped organize and celebrate Kenny’s birthday party. Thanks also to all who sent cards and gifts. Special thanks to Jake’s Place in Plymouth, Bill Sutton and staff of Diamond Jo Casino, Phil Bly and Eric Arthur for providing bus transportation, Lexie Hockenson for decorations, and Jackie Foss for helping preserve the memories with excellent photography. A great time was had by all!
uate of Hamilton College. The couple will be married at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009, at PM Park in Clear Lake.
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Nola Moore CORALVILLE — Jason and Elizabeth (Bechtel) Moore, of Coralville, are the proud parents of a daughter, Nola Madelyn Moore, born at 7:57 a.m. Jan. 13, 2009. She weighed 9 lbs., 2 oz. and was 21.5 inches long. Welcoming her home is her big sister, Ava, 2years-old. Grandparents are Brian and Janet Bechtel, of Mason City; Dennis and Nancy Moore, of Newton, and Paula Moore, of Newton.
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Gary and Beverly Hoffman of Mifflinburg, Pa., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Cary A. Hoffman, to Benjamin M. Blick of Mason City. The bride is a 1999 graduate of Mifflinburg High School and a 2003 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh where she received her bachelor’s degree in bioengineering. She attended perfusion school at Shadyside Perfusion School in Pittsburgh, Pa. Cary is employed as a perfusionist at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Va. The groom-elect is the son of William and Cindy Blick of Mason City. He is a 1997 graduate of Newman High School and a 2001 graduate of North Iowa Area Community College nursing program. He will complete his bachelors of nursing this fall and plans on attending the VCU Nurse Anesthesia program. Ben is employed at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Va. The wedding will be held on Oct. 29, 2009, at the Mazeppa Union Church in Lewisburg, Pa., with the reception following at the Lewisburg Hotel.
ALEXIS HENNIGAR, of Manly, is the daughter of Dale and Carol Hennigar of Manly. She is the granddaughter of Delores Hennigar of Manly, Don and Karma Hennigar of Jefferson, Iowa, Evelyn Heagel of Manly and the late Alex Heagel. She is a 2003 graduate of North Central High School and a 2005 graduate of North Iowa Area Community College. Alexis will graduate from the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy in May 2010 with a doctor of pharmacy degree. KENNY KUNZ, of Manly, is the son of Scott and Natalie Kunz, also of Manly. Kenny is the grandson of Jerry and Sally Kunz and Walter and Judy Davies, all of Manly. He is a 2004 graduate of North Central High School, a 2005 graduate of North Iowa Area Community College and attended the University of Northern Iowa. Kenny is employed with United Rentals in Mason City. The couple will be married on Aug. 8, 2009, at the Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly.
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We would like to thank all of our family and friends for a wonderful 65th wedding anniversary. The card shower was fun — we heard from so many friends and relatives with notes of so many fond memories. We would like to thank everyone who came to our All of the calls and visits were greatly enjoyed, the flow40th anniversary or sent a card. It was great. And thank ers were beautiful and the cake was delicious. you to our children, who truly made the day so special Sixty-five years seems like a long time, but where has it for us. gone? We have been truly blessed. Thank you, — Glenn and Maxine Shropshire — Cyrus and Cathy Arndt
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R-R-MR honor rolls ROCKFORD — The Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock Community School released its third quarter honor rolls. A Honor Roll 7th Grade : Devin Berends, Emily Carroll, Zac Deetz, Brandon Emerson, Andrew Heideman, Johnathon Jones, Emily Laudner, David Marzen, Jefferson O’Brien, Andrew Schriever, Ryan Turner, Madison Wood. 8th Grade : Tyler Burnett, Mandy Demaray, Connor Kuhlemeier, Brianna Schubert, Cole Staudt, Madison Thieman, Skylar Woodruff, Sadie Wyborny. 9th Grade : Zoe Broerman, Amalia Emerson, Daniel Guthart, Sarah Heft, Spencer Kelly, Lauren Parcher, Bethany Schriever, Issac Schwantes, Nicholas Schweizer, Derek Willert, Jordan Williams. 10th Grade : Danielle Bodensteiner, Daniel Dight, Jonathon Laudner, Curtis Marker, Jeffrey Meek, Emily Ott, Nicole Schubert, Taylor Schweizer, Michael Seibert, Luke Staudt, Thessa Zumbansen. 11th Grade : Alexandra Abell, Jace Arends, Daniel Duryee, Elizabeth Elin, Heidi Hain, Larissa Koehler, Randi Koehler, Staci Pump, Sydney Schmidt, Paige Schubert, Jenny Wyborny. 12th Grade : Jessica Byrne, Stephanie Cannon, Reid Clagett, Tatiana Davis, Alexandra DeWitt, Heather Dolan, Brennan Fischer, Derek Lines, Noel Marzen, Kyle McCaslin, Brent Nauman, Megan Neal, Anna Paulus, Bridget Schmitt,
Jarred Schubert, Kelly Schweizer, Kristine Schweizer, Adam Shook, Jamie Spencer, Alisha Staudt, Jesse Stewart, Ashley Trettin, Cassandra Willert, Lynette Williams. B Honor Roll 7th Grade : Troy Bijani, Rebecca Broerman, Dylon Collings, Wolfgang Davis, Madison Fenton, Kelly Hain, Wyatt Jacobsen, Logan Johnson, Ethan Parcher, Shyla-Mae Reimers, Rugby Sliger, Chloe Thompson, Mikayla Turnbull, Aaron Wells. 8th Grade : Kyle DeBuhr, Kaylah Demaray, Sabrina Dow, Caraline Eggena, Jacob Green, Jacob Jeffrey, Ethan Lines, Savannah Moore, Lindsay Ott, Brendan Rooney, Briana Rottinghaus, Derek Schriever, Lane Wicks, Amber Wust. 9th Grade : Justine Arends, Craig Friedman, Matthew Fullerton, Abby McCaslin, Benjamin Neal, Atasha Redies, Sara Shook, Angela Staudt, Cody Wood, Kelli Wood. 10th Grade : Brent Christeson, Kayla Jeffrey, Caley Johnson, Taylor Marzen, Michael Moore, Eric Palmer, Kalen Parker, Scott Paulus, Courtney Schrage, Brittany Volk, Matthew Wyborny. 11th Grade : Abigail Deetz, Collin Eggena, Dalton Fisher, Jonathan Kaspar, Abigail Kingery, Katie Navratil, Kyle Ott, Matthew Rottinghaus, Shellby Teepe, Joshua Weiner, Brandon Wood, Shannon Wood. 12th Grade : Will Campbell, Hannah Clark, Jesse Germundson, Kyle Lines, Lydia Parcher, Zachery Prunty, Logan Reimers, Kaitlin Schmitz.
Mount Mercy College Dean’s List CEDAR RAPIDS — Mount Mercy College released its Dean’s List for the fall 2008 semester. Students with a grade point average of 3.50 or better are eligible for inclusion on the Dean’s List. North Iowa students recognized include: ALGONA — Amber Nerdig, Jared Poeppe. CLEAR LAKE — Megan Watson. DUMONT — Ranae Wiegmann. GARNER — Kimberly Wilhelm. MASON CITY — Stefanie Baldwin; Jessica Trappe.
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THANK YOU gible for the fall semester President’s List and Dean’s List. To be eligible for the President’s List a student must have earned a 4.0 grade point average. To be eligible for the Dean’s List a student must have earned a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average. President’s List MASON CITY — Michael Blume. Dean’s List MASON CITY — Michael Ewing, Nikolas Francis
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OSKALOOSA — William Penn University announced its fall 2008 President’s List and Dean’s List. Anderson awarded To qualify for the Presidegree dent’s List, a student must complete at least 12 BEMIDJI, Minn. — Tyson Anderson, of Mason hours of credit, with a City, Iowa, graduated from minimum grade point average of 3.9 on a 4.0 Bemidji State Univesity scale. To qualify for the with an associate in sciDean’s List, a student ence degree in criminal must complete at least 12 justice, at the conclusion hours of credit, with a of the 2008 fall semester. minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 DMACC graduates scale. President’s List DES MOINES — Nearly HAMPTON — Trina 400 students graduated Vettel. from Des Moines Area Dean’s List Community College, folALGONA — Nicole lowing the 2008 fall Reding. semester. Three Mason City students are among the grad- Bogdanovic named uates: Matthew Held, libto Honor Roll eral arts; Kelly Savage, dental assistant, and Krista CORVALLIS, Ore. — Shafer, liberal arts. Aleksandar Bogdanovic, of Mason City, Iowa, was named to the Oregon DMACC Dean’s, State University ScholasPresident’s Lists tic Honor Roll, for the winter term. To be eligible DES MOINES — Des students must hold at Moines Area Community least a 3.5 grade point College recently released the names of students eli- average.
A Very Special and Appreciated Thank You This goes to the wonderful folks who helped wrap Christmas gifts. Gifts for the children of deployed soldiers of the 1133rd TC in Mason City. Serry Post — Thanks for contacting me. Wanting to help do something for the soldiers. Justin Post — Thanks for the job well done on sorting the made-up boxes. Letting the younger children help sort out the stuffed animals. Katie Lickefoose — Thanks for your help and making calls for more help. Christine Sokol, Jason and Krissy Molander — Thanks for answering those calls for help. The children — Thank you for your help in sorting, wrapping and the boxing of the gifts. To all of you — Thanks for the clean up job. I felt bad leaving for work, and you with the mess. I can’t thank you enough for your hard work. P.S. It may be late, but you all have been in my thoughts and prayers for your wonderful and generous help! Sincerely yours, — Joyce Andersen FRG Coordinator, 1133rd TC/3368th TC
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Smith, Chapin ASHLEY ANN SMITH, of Waterloo, is the daughter of Cathy Smith of Waterloo and the late Bruce Smith. She graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a B.A. in finance and real estate. She is employed by Principal FInancial Group in Cedar Falls. BRANT ALLEN CHAPIN, of Mason City, is the son of Susan Chapin of Mason City and the late Kermit Chapin. He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a B.S. in technology management and manufacturing technolo-
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Garlock, Albaladejo HOLLI LYN GAR LOCK , of Minneapolis, Minn., is the daughter of Neil and Mona Garlock of Mendota Heights, Minn., and John and Teresa Currier of Mason City. Holli is a graduate of Mason City High School and is employed by the Hertz Corporation in Eden Prairie, Minn. MARIO OROZCO ALBALADEJO , of Minneapolis, Minn., is the son of Mario and Lucy Orozco Torres of Killeen, Texas. He is a graduate of Moline Senior High School in Moline, Ill. Mario is employed by
MASON CITY — Nathan and Heather Rockwell, of Mason City, are parents of a daughter, Rylee Elizabeth Rockwell, born at 8:52 p.m. Feb. 4, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City. She weighed 6 lbs., 15.6 oz., and was 19½ inches long. Grandparents are Mary and Gary Rockwell, Mason City; Joni and Rick Klein, Mason City, and Kai Smed, Vancouver, Wash. Great-grandparents are: Bonnie and Keith King,
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Dow, Enabnit MARBLE ROCK — Samantha Enabnit and Anthony Dow were united in marriage July 19, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church by the Rev. Judy Wooton. Samantha is the daughter of Kendall and Sheila Enabnit of Marble Rock. Anthony is the son of Mike and Jody Dow of Rockford. Maid of honor was Ashley Enabnit. The bride’s other attendants were Rachael Enabnit, Tiffany Dow, Stephanie Dingel, and Kristen Uker. Samantha’s personal attendants were Katie Schweizer, Brianna Kelly, Kelly Trettin and Maggie Rooney. Best man was Andy Dow. The groom’s other attendants were Brodie Schweizer and Mark Weber. Clara Dow served as flower girl and Carver Dow served as ring bearer. Andy Heard, Jake Dow and Rick Dow served as ushers. Samantha is a 2005 graduate of Rockford Senior
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High School and is currently a senior at the University of Northern Iowa. She will be attending the College of Pharmacy at the University of Iowa in the fall. Anthony is a 2006 graduate of Rockford Senior High School and is employed with Northland Oil in Waterloo. The couple resides in Waterloo.
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Harold Haugen, 88 ROCKWELL — Harold Haugen, of Rockwell, will celebrate his 88th birthday at a family dinner, April 5 (today), at his home. He was born April 5, 1921. Cards may be sent to Harold at the following address: 117 Third St., Rockwell, Iowa 50469.
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Thank you Thank you to everyone that came to my 90th birthday open house. Thank you for the many cards I received that day and in the mail. It made that day special. — Earl Berghefer
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The Bridal Garden 641.585.9333 www.bridalgardeniowa.com Miller Photography 641.590.0659 306 South Clark, Forest City The Bridal Garden celebrating our 10th Anniversary. We carry gowns, tiaras, dresses & more. We can assist you with outfitting your entire wedding party (dresses to tuxes). Come experience the personal touch from the Bridal Garden. Weddings made easy. Formalities 641.423-6124 21 2nd St NE, Mason City formalitiesbridalwear.com formalities@netconx.net Formalities has been your premiere bridal salon for over 50 years. Formalities is a “Preferred Dealer” from Alfred Angelo. Specializing in everything from head to toe for your special day. Bridal, bridesmaids, flowergirls, mothers gowns, prom gowns and all the accessories needed for your day. Spring of 2009 gowns are here! Stop in and see the new styles!! Sweet Things, etc. 641.822.4918 114 3rd Street, Rockwell www.sweetthingsetc.com Sweet Things, etc. is your full service bridal shop offering everything you need for you and your special day. We offer hundreds of gowns in stock in all sizes for you to choose from, and of course in-house alterations. We require appointments for bridal consultations so we can spend one-on-one time helping you choose the perfect gown! Sweet Things, etc... making beautiful weddings, one bride at a time! Check our website for upcoming events!!
DJ SERVICES Kirk’s Custom DJ 641.423.1126 or 800.496.1126 www.kirkscustomdj.com Make your wedding reception dreams a reality and your dance truly fun, unique & memorable. PRINTING PSI - Printing Services, Inc. 641.424.3538 1915 4th St. SW, Mason City Printing for all of your special occasion needs: Weddings, Graduation, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Reunions, Baby & More! PostNet 641.423.1980 451 Indian Head Dr., Mason City Between Wal-Mart & Kohl’s Featuring the finest in personalized wedding and social stationary Whether it’s an invitation for a wedding, an anniversary or graduation, depend on PostNet to deliver the perfect message. RECEPTIONS Mason City Country Club 641.424.3014 3331 19th St. SW, Mason City Membership not required! Sit down dinners. Multiple style buffets. Appetizer buffet. Dance floor and more! Call today for more information. Duncan Community Ballroom 641.843.3353 4 miles west of Garner www.duncanballroom.com Seating for 500, 40x70 dance floor. Serve your own food/caterers welcome. Meeting room available. MacNider Art Museum 641.421.3666 303 Second Street SE, Mason City barracks@macniderart.org Unforgettable weddings, distinguished receptions. An elegant setting to make lasting memories. Grafton Community Center 641.748.2970 or 641.420.3609 202 6th Avenue, Grafton grafton@wctatel.net Large facility great for wedding receptions, parties, and anniversaries. Many decorations available at NO extra charge. Meeting room also available.
RECEPTIONS Knights of Columbus 641.424.5300 551 S.Taft, Mason City Beautiful facility to host your wedding, anniversary or meetings. Max capacity of 300. Please call for additional information. REHEARSAL DINNERS Decker House Bed & Breakfast / Sour Grapes Bistro 641.423.4700 or 888.363.4700 119 2nd street SE, Mason City www.masoncityia.com/deckerhouse/ Elegant surroundings in this Neoclassical 1890’s home. Perfect for intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners, luncheons and cozy receptions. Conveniently located behind Music Man Square. TRAVEL Allen Travel Agency & Cruise Quest 641.357.5223 or 800.475.5223 10 Allens Alley, Clear Lake We are your full time professional travel planners and cruise vacation specialist, in service since 1951. TUXEDOS Moorman Clothiers 641.423.5222 / 2 South Federal, Mason City info@moormanclothiers.com www.moormanclothiers.com Your Tuxedo Professionals Sir Knight Formalwear 641.424.6018 19 2nd Street NE, Mason City www.andersonformalwear.com Formalwear is our specialty. Detailed individualized service. VIDEOGRAPHER Epsilon Productions 641.582.3239 www.videoiowa.com Our expert videographers will capture the emotions and excitement of your special day and create a moving, fun-to-watch DVD for you to treasure. We offer eedding & event videography, photo slide shows with music. Call us today to learn more! WEDDING SITE AND RECEPTION PM Park 15297 Rainy Drive South Shore, Clear Lake 641.357.1991 or 641.529.2222 www.pmpark.net Wedding site, reception and lodging available all on beautiful Clear Lake.
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Andrews, Bird LAURA ANDREWS, of Sheffield, is the daughter of Verlynn and Lyn Andrews, of Alexander. She is a 2003 graduate of CAL-Dows High School and a 2007 graduate of Iowa State University, with a B.A. degree in journalism and mass communications. She is employed at the Globe Gazette, Mason City. BRANDON BIRD, of Sheffield, is the son of Dave and Jean Bird, of Clear Lake. He is a 2002 graduate of Clear Lake High School and a 2006 graduate of Wartburg College, Waverly, with a B.A.
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degree in education. He is employed at the Hampton-Dumont Community Schools, Hampton. The couple will be married at 4 p.m. July 11, 2009, at the United Church of Rowan, in Rowan.
Nick has completed his step three phase at the University of New Mexico in Las Cruces. He is now a member of the PGA as a golf professional. Nick also has won two tournaments in the PGA program this winter. He won the school match play tournament. He placed first place on all three days and won total points at the Albuquerque three-day tournament, playing at three different courses. He won the last day with a three-hole playoff. Nick will be doing his internship this summer at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines. Nick, your family is very proud of you. Dad, Mom, your sisters, grandparents and nieces
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