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95th Birthday

Happy Birthday!

Elma Dow of Nora Springs will celebrate her 95th birthday at an open house from 2-4 p.m.

Saturday, May 2, in the gathering room at the Summit Heights Assisted Living in Nora Springs, Iowa.

Happy 8th Birthday Emily Hardcastle Love you all the way around the world and back again!!

Engaged

Engaged Alissa Gomez and Gary Dean plan to be married Sept. 6, 2009, at Central Gardens in Clear Lake.

Alanna Diane Lloyd and Jordan William Davision plan to be married June 20, 2009, at PM Park in Clear Lake.

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CELEBRATIONS

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TARAH ENGELHARDT, of Mason City, is the daughter of Jerry and Karla Engelhardt of Marble Rock. She is a 2004 graduate of Rockford Senior High School and a 2006 graduate of Hawkeye Community College. Tarah is employed at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

RYAN PAULUS, of Mason City, is the son of Linda Paulus and Rick Paulus of Rockford. He is a 2000 graduate of Rockford Senior High School and a 2007 graduate of Hawkeye Community College. Ryan is employed with WHKS Company in Mason City.

The couple will be married on June 6, 2009, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Highway 14 in Roseville, Iowa. A reception will follow at Best Western Holiday Lodge in Clear Lake.

JADE STUMO, of Rock Falls, is the daughter of Pamela Jost of Mason City.

She is a 2003 graduate of Nora Springs/Rock Falls High School. Jade is employed with IC Systems in Mason City.

JACOB MILLER, of Thornton, is the son of Steve Miller of Correctionville and Karyl and Tim David of Ashland, Mo. Jacob is a 2000 graduate of SheffieldChapin/Meservey-Thornton High School and a 2001 graduate of Ellsworth Community College for masonry. Jacob is employed with Larry Elwood Construction in Mason City.

The couple will be married at 3 p.m. April 25, 2009 at Old Stone United Methodist Church in Rock Falls.

THANK YOU

Thank you I would like to thank everyone for their participation and support at my benefit on March 14,

2009. Words do not explain my appreciation to all who have been there to help.

Thank you, — Dennis Nelson

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Frideres, Regan MARADEE LYNN FRIDERES, of LuVerne, is the daughter of William and Margarett Frideres, also of LuVerne. She is a graduate of North Iowa Area Community College in the P.T.A. program, and is employed with Accelerated Rehab in Mason City.

MICHAEL RAYMOND REGAN, of Yateley, England, is the son of Ray and Kim Regan, also of Yateley. He is a graduate of Waldorf College with a degree in sports management and is employed by North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City.

The couple will be married at 1:30 p.m. June 13, 2009, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mason City.

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ANNIVERSARY

ANNIVERSARY

Kudej, 40 years

Alitz, 50 years

MASON CITY — Wayne Kudej and Becky (Hilbert) Kudej of Mason City were married April 19, 1969, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wesley.

The couple will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a family dinner on May 2, 2009.

Cards may be sent to them at 802 Fifth Ave. S.W., Britt, Iowa 50423.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Marty and Jennifer (Kudej) Goepel of Mason City, Jeff and Robin Kudej of Britt, Andy and Angie Kudej of Britt, and Nick and Jessica Kudej of Mason City. They also have 10 grandchildren.

MASON CITY — Harvey and Elaine (Anderson) Alitz of Mason City were married April 22, 1959, in Mason City.

Harvey and Elaine will celebrate 50 years of marriage with a family dinner.

Congratulations may be sent to the couple at 777 Eisenhower Ave., Lot 330, Mason City, Iowa 50401.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Diane Alitz, Duane and Barb Alitz, Darrell Alitz, Tim and Deb Thompson and Doug and Laura Alitz, all of Mason City.

They also have eight grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

BIRTHDAY

Clair Blakewell, 92 CLEAR LAKE — Clair Blakewell, of Clear Lake, will celebrate his 92nd birthday at an open house from 1 to 4 p.m., today (Sunday, April 26), at Heritage Care Center, 501 S. Kentucky Ave., Mason City.

He requests no gifts, please.

Cards may be sent to Clair, at the Heritage Care Center.

Happy 50th anniversary!

We couldn’t have chosen more loving and supportive parents if we had hand-picked them ourselves!

Fifty years of good times, bad times, and all the in between times.

Here’s to more great times together!

You’re appreciated, admired and loved more than words can say!

Your kids

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Sadly Missed!

Marley Ray Reveland July 4, 2006 - April 15, 2009 You were just a little dog, but you were a big part of my life!

I love you and miss you so much!

You will always be in my heart!

You were a great dog, Marley!

From, your broken-hearted Mom

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Reding, 25 years WESLEY — Jerry and Marla (Grandgenett) Reding of Wesley will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house from 6 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, May 2, 2009, at Jerry’s shop, 104 Lawrence Ave., Wesley.

Hosting the open house are their children Kayla and Cindy of Iowa City and David of Wesley.

The couple was married May 12, 1984, at St. Joseph’s Church in Wesley.

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Lien, 68 years ROCKFORD — Ken and Vi (Davidson) Lien of Rockford were married April 24, 1941, at Lime Creek Church in Emmons, Minn.

The couple will celebrate their 68th wedding anniversary and 90th birthdays with a family dinner on April 26.

Cards may be sent to 702 Riverview Drive, Rockford, Iowa 50468.

Their children and spouses are Pam and David Meyer of Manly, Kevin and JoAnna Lien of Hanlontown, Todd and Janette Lien, Eric and Judy Lien, Dee and Shawn Feltus, all of Rockford. They have 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

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CELEBRATIONS

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENT

Rotary ‘Students of the Month’ MASON CITY — The Mason City Noon Rotary Club named Matthew Henderson, Shea Brunsvold, Helen Wies, and Michael Dunlay, Students of the Month for April.

Matthew Henderson, a senior at Mason City High School, is the son of Scott and Patty Henderson.

He is a member of the National Honor Society and Math Club, and a varsity letter winner in swimming Henderson and an alternate at the state swim meet.

His awards and honors include: Principal’s List, Central Iowa Metropolitan League All-Academic recognition in swimming and an academic letter.

Henderson’s community activities include being a member of the Mason City Swim Club, a referee for the North Iowa Soccer Club, various National Honor Society service projects, and volunteer soccer refereeing at the Summer Iowa Games.

He plans to attend the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, S.D., to pursue a degree in civil engineering.

Shea Brunsvold, a senior at Mason City High School, is the daughter of Kevin and Julie Brunsvold.

She is a member of the National Honor Society, SymBrunsvold phonic Band, and the Girl’s Swim Team. She is a four-year varsity swimming letter winner and state qualifier.

Her awards and honors include: Principal’s List, Honor Roll, All-State French Horn musician, earned All American status at the state swim meet, All State Swim Team, Academic All-state, regional champion in the 500 freestyle, 2008 homecoming queen, Student of the Month, and band president.

Brunsvold’s community activities include being a swimming instructor and lifeguard, being an active member at Trinity Lutheran Church, where she serves in the brass choir and on the Servant Cabinet Committee. She was a youth representative at the ELCA Synold Assembly, Hurricane Katrina volunteer, and has served in many food banks including Mason City, Chicago, Minneapolis and San Antonio.

Brunsvold plans to attend the University of Northern Iowa, to major in science education. She is the recipient of an athletic scholarship to swim for the Panthers.

Helen Wies, a senior at Newman Catholic High School, is the daughter of Ron and Jennifer Wies.

She has participated in track, cross counWies try, History Club, band and speech. She is in the National Honor Society, has been named to the Honor Roll and participated in state cross country.

Michael Dunlay, is a senior at Newman Catholic High School, and is the son of Dr. Patrick and Tiffany Dunlay. He has an older Dunlay

Division II Ensemble: Loretta Kraling, Breanna Sullivan, Sarah Ollman, Katira Eckholt — Violin Quartet Choral Department Division I Solos: Michael Betz, Louis Blackmore, Andrew Bruns, Nathan Carper, Ryan Dirksen, Stephanie Ehlers, Anna Fewins, Katie FitzPatrick, Abbie Gobeli, Taylor Goetzinger, Robbie Groh, Connor Koppin, Ruth Lapointe, Andrea Piper, Erika Ensemble contest Pohlman.

MASON CITY — The Division II Solos: Mason City High School Rex Davenport, Cierra Music Department partici- Fitzgerald, Kyle Kaiser, Jorpated in the Iowa High dan Krull, Blake Lybbert, School Music Association Daria Zawierucha.

Class 4A Solo and Ensemble Division I Ensembles: Contest held April 18, at Andrew Bruns/Jordan Fort Dodge High School.

Krull duet, Ryan More than 500 students Dirksen/Connor Koppin participated from Fort duet, Stephanie Dodge, Mason City, and Ehlers/Erika Pohlman duet, Marshalltown. ApproxiAbbie Gobeli/Taylor Goetmately 85 MCHS students zinger duet, Varsity Madriwere performing for Divigal Choir, Concert Madrigal sion I, II, III, IV, and V ratChoir, Concert Chamber ings with the results as fol- Choir. lows: String Department: seven Division I ratings; four Division II ratings, and one Division III ratings.

Thank you Choral Department: There is no way to thank 22 Division I ratings; eight everyone, but we will give Division II ratings. it a try. Thank you to the Band Department: first responders, Vern, 26 Division I ratings; Sally, Julie, Lisa, Lillian and 12 Division II ratings, and Ruth. You are our angels!! one Division III rating.

Thank you to the Osage String Department Division I Solo: Violin — Ambulance crew and Mitchell County Hospital Emerald Cheney, Jackie emergency room staff and Keeling, Paige Watson; Dr. Nasstrom. To the staff Cello — Elliott Craw.

Division II Solo: Violin — of Mercy Medical CenterJonathan Boyle, Breanna North Iowa emergency Sullivan; Cello — Skylar room, 5 West, Skilled Kantaris.

Nursing and Acute Rehab Division III Solo: Violin Unit. Thank you to Dr. — Robert Mead.

Beck, Dr. Harlan, Linda Division I Ensemble: Shluter, Dr. Peterson and Paige Watson/Alexa Seller- Dr. Timpe. Also to the gren — String Duet; Jackie Good Shepherd Care CenKeeling/Jacob Martinson — ter very caring staff. And a String Duet; Jonathan big thank you to all the Boyle/Emerald Cheney — many friends that visited String Duet. and supported us through sister and two younger sisters.

Dunlay participated in football, basketball, track, baseball, speech and student council throughout his high school career. This past year he was captain of the basketball team.

He plans to attend Creighton University in Omaha. He will be in premed, but has not decided on a major at this time.

Division II Ensembles: Katie FitzPatrick/Andrea Piper duet, Varsity Chamber Choir.

Band Department Division I Solos: Flute — Erin Burt, Julia Bahls, Stephanie Ehlers, Erin Ewy, Jackie Keeling, Dimitria Klein; Clarinet — Brittanie Lucas, Stephanie Faulkner, Julia Gales; Saxophone — Emily Goetz, Nick Riesen; Trumpet — Erin Lucas, Danya Thoms; French Horn — Shea Brunsvold; Trombone — Jordan Flaherty, Brent Mead; Euphonium — Danny Shook; Tuba — Eli Allgood; Percussion — Michael Betz, Andrew Bruns, Alexandra Dunlay, Anna Fewins (two solos), Alex Lafrenz Division II Solos: Flute — Maria Makar; Oboe — Megan McConnell; Clarinet —Meredith Angell; Saxophone — Josh Congello, Corrine Muyskens, Daria Zawierucha; Trumpet — David Alscher, Dalton Ebel, Callie Snitker, Nathan

Tornquist; Trombone — Parker Merritt Divison III Solos: Flute — Paige Hanson Division I Ensembles: Stephanie Ehlers/Jackie Keeling — Flute Duet; Julia Bahls/Taylor Ruby — Flute Duet.

Division II Ensembles: Emily Bennett/Christina Jellema — Bassoon Duet.

IHSMA Outstanding Performance Award There were five contest centers at Fort Dodge: one string, two vocal, and two band in which the judge of each center had the prerogative of selecting one outstanding event of the day either an outstanding solo or ensemble.

Mason City High School’s Concert Madrigal Concert, was recognized in two of the ten centers, receiving the Iowa High School Music Association “Outstanding Performance Award.” Only 0.9 of 1 percent of all festival entries in the state receive this award.

THANK YOU the bad and good days, especially Lillian and Ruth.

All of your visits, cards and phone calls lessened the burden of a loved one being ill. We never would have made it without all of you.

Thank you to Ron and Brian for all the moving to make it possible for Gisela to have her own things in

her new home.

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CELEBRATIONS

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MARRIED

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Bills, Caspersen

ROCKWELL — Katie JEAN TAYLOR, of Clear Caspersen and Andy Bills Lake, is the daughter of Mr. were married Sept. 6, and Mrs. Donald Taylor of 2008, at the Sacred Heart Mason City. She is a graduCatholic Church in Rockate of Iowa State University well by Father Kenneth with a master’s of education Gehling. degree. She is employed as Katie is the daughter of an educator at the Mason Mike and Janette City Community Schools in Caspersen of Rockwell, Mason City. and the granddaughter of DR. DENNIS HUGHES, Dick and Dolores Avise of of Lincoln, Neb., is the son Rockwell and Leon and of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Irene Caspersen of Clear Hughes of Neligh, Neb. He Lake. Andy is the son of is a graduate of Iowa State Jim and Debbie Bills of University College of VetRockwell, and the granderinary Medicine and is son of Don and Evelyn employed by the State of Hogan of Dougherty and Nebraska as the Nebraska State Veterinarian in Linried at 3 p.m. June 28, 2009, Myrna Bills of Mason City.

Matron of honor was coln. at the Clear Lake EvangeliThe couple will be marcal Free Church, Clear Lake. Kristin Schwarck, sister of the bride. The bride’s other attendants were Jill RETIREMENT OPEN HOUSE Bills, sister of the groom, Traci Hansen, Kelli Jeffrey, and Josie Murphy. Her personal attendants were Jenn Butler and Elyse Thompson. Best man was Brad Jones. Other attendants to the groom were Kevin Pearce, Jordan Scholl, Jake Watters and Justin Ries. Flower girls were Makenzie and Kacie Fessler. Ushers were Kyle Fredin, Travis Butler, Pat

Waite, and Jordan Schwarck. Soloists were Brian Truex and Lindsay Hitzhusen.

A reception hosted by David Caspersen, Randy and Mary Kay Pearce, and Greg and Deb Jones was held at Holiday Inn, Mason City.

Katie is employed with Mason City Clinic in Mason City and Andy is employed with Bills Construction in Rockwell.

Following a honeymoon trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the couple is at home in Rockwell.

BIRTHDAY

Edwin ‘Bunny’ Johnson

MASON CITY — A retirement open house honoring Bob Hampton, of Mason City, will begin at 5 p.m. Friday, May 1, at Bob and Sonia’s bar, Frosty Mugs, Nora Springs.

Hampton is retiring from Armour Eckrich, Mason City, after 20 years of employment.

There will be a keg of beer and snacks provided until gone.

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MASON CITY — Edwin “Bunny” Johnson, of Mason City, will celebrate his 90th birthday at an open house from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at The Manor, 4 Third St. N.W., Mason City. He requests no gifts, please.

He was born May 4, 1919 in Mason City.

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Pedelty, Chullino KATIE PEDELTY, of Dubuque, is the daughter of Melanie and Kirk Pedelty of Mason City. She is a 2004 graduate of Mason City High School and received her BA degree in religion and social welfare at Wartburg College in Waverly. Katie is currently attending the Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque.

ANTHONY CHULLINO, of Dubuque, is the son of Lori and Mark Chullino of Commerce City, Colo. He is a 2004 graduate of Smoky Hill High School in Aurora, Colo., and received a BS degree in entrepreneurship from Johnson & Wales University in Denver, Colo.

Anthony is currently attending Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque.

The couple plans to be married on Aug. 15, 2009, at Our Saviours Lutheran Church in Mason City.

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Happy 80th Birthday Claire

BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY

Claire Schoenborn

ACHIEVEMENT

Hubbard earns rank of Eagle Scout

will celebrate her 80th birthday at a family dinner in her honor.

Claire was born on April 26, 1929 in Seattle, Wash.

Her children are: Carol (Ralph) Grimm, Geri (Dar) Thompson, Mary Kay Schoenborn and Ed (Janna) Schoenborn.

She has eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Claire’s husband, Don, passed away in 2005.

Birthday greetings may be sent to:

RETIREMENT

408 N. 8th St. Osage, Iowa 50461

NEW ARRIVAL

Maxine Rye, 90 FERTILE — Maxine Rye will celebrate her 90th birthday at a special family dinner to be held May 2.

Maxine was born May 1, 1919 in Forest City.

Birthday greetings may be sent to Maxine at: P.O. Box 114, Fertile, Iowa 50434.

Happy 80th Birthday

Mason McClelland WATERLOO — April and Ryan McClelland, of Waterloo, are parents of a son, Mason Parker McClelland, born at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 23, 2009 at Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo.

He weighed 7 lbs., 13.6 oz., and was 20 1/8 inches long.

Mason is welcomed by his big sister, Madison, and grandparents Jeff and Dawn Brecke, of Clear Lake, Larry and Francine McClelland, of Clear Lake, and greatgrandparents, Richard and Elise Marlin, of Albert Lea, Minn.; CeCe Brecke, of Clarks Grove, Minn., and Doris Rohrer, of Clear Lake.

Don Berhow will celebrate his 80th birthday today, (April 26), with a special family dinner.

Don was born on April 26, 1929.

Birthday wishes may be sent to Don at: 507 2nd St. S.W., Buffalo Center, Iowa 50424.

MASON CITY — Dorothy Hepperly, of 41 24th St. S.W., Mason City, will be honored at a retireGREENE — A card MASON CITY — Ethan ment open house from 3:30 shower is planned for to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 3, Hubbard, 17, a member of Gladys Lorraine (Marsh) Boy Scout Troop 12, and Hitzhusen, of Greene, who in the Lakeside Room son of Paul and Stacey (behind the band shell), will celebrate her 100th Hubbard, brother of Colin Clear Lake. The family birthday, May 8. and Avery, grandson of requests no gifts, please.

Cards may be sent to Mrs. Hepperly is retiring John and Shirley Klemp, Gladys at the following and Max and Carolyn Hubafter 33 years of employaddress: 110 S. High St., bard, earned the rank of ment with Armour-EckGreene, Iowa 50636.

Eagle Scout on Feb. 10, rich Meats, Mason City.

2009.

She is married to Gary THANK YOU The community is invitHepperly. Her children are: ed to celebrate with Ethan’s Dave (Esther) Hepperly, Thank you troop and family at an Eagle Mason City; Steve Thank you to Dr. Scout Court of Honor at 2 (Michelle) Hepperly, Michael Scherb, and the p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Thompson, and Barb nursing staff at Mercy Wesley United Methodist (Todd) Godfrey, Mason Medical Center-North Church, Mason City.

City. She has eight grandIowa for the successful Ethan’s Eagle Scout prosurgery and care I received. children.

Thank you for all of your ject involved building and I also want to thank the fixing up two campsites at many years of hard work hospital for the valet serLime Creek Nature Center. and providing for your vice. The two gentlemen The project will benefit the that helped were very sin- family!!! Now it’s time to campers of the community. relax!!! We love you!!! cere and polite, and were very concerned about my safety and needs.

BIRTHDAY Thanks to my family for She was born May 20, their prayers, love, help Laura Witt, 99 1910 in Otranto. and support, and to neighOSAGE —Laura Witt, of Cards may be sent to bors and friends for the Osage, will celebrate her cards and visits.

Laura at the following 99th birthday at an open A special thank you also address: Good Samaritan house from 3 to 5 p.m. Sat- Society, 701 4th St., St. to Pastors Jim, Steve, and urday, May 2, at the Good Kathy for their prayers and Ansgar, Iowa 50472. She Samaritan Home, St. Ans- requests no gifts, please. visits.

— Harlan Baack gar.

Gladys (Marsh) Hitzhusen, 100

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LOOK WHO’S TURNING 60!

April 26th Happy Birthday!!

Love — Michelle, Jennifer and their families

Happy Birthday!

CELEBRATIONS Happy 80th Birthday Viola Fisk!

Viola Fisk turned 80 April 25, and celebrated at a family supper.

Best wishes may be sent to: 2060 S. Kentucky Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401.

Call and wish her a happy day.

Happy 90th Birthday Evaline “Evie” Brown on April 27!

Happy 8th Birthday Emily Hardcastle.

Love you all the way around the world and back again!!

NEW ARRIVAL

ENGAGED

Dylan Howe NORA SPRINGS — Dustin and Laura Howe, of Nora Springs, are parents of a son, Dylan James, born at 4:55 p.m. Feb. 17, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center, — North Iowa, Mason City.

He weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz., and was 21¾ inches long.

Dylan is welcomed by a sister, Heidi Lynn, 4.

Grandparents are David and Janet Fullerton, of Rockford, and Jim and Rhonda Howe, of Nora Springs.

Great-grandparents are Dick and Bev Graham, Shirley Fullerton and Bernadine Howe, all of Rockford.

ALISSA GOMEZ, of Sheffield, is the daughter of the late Raymond Gomez and Tim and Diane Walrod of Hanlontown.

Alissa is a 1997 graduate of Mason City High School and a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in education. She is employed with Hampton Community Christian Daycare and Lake Mills Schools.

GARY DEAN, of Sheffield, is the son of the late Janet Dean and Scott Dean of Plymouth. He is a 1995 graduate of Mason City High School. Gary is

We would like to thank everyone for all the visits, cards, memorials, food, flowers and prayers after Clete’s death.

A special thank you to Hospice of North Iowa for the kind and loving care.

Also, to Pastor Jeff Ungs for his support and prayers during Clete’s illness.

— The Cletus Liska Family

Breamer inducted into Honor Society

employed at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

The couple plans to be married Sept. 6, 2009, at Central Gardens in Clear Lake.

Thank you to all who attended my retirement party. Thanks to all of you for making my service to this community a memorable one. Your work and friendship will never be forgotten. I am looking forward to a new beginning and plan to stay active in our community. Hope to see all of you soon.

— Mark Suby Retired Park Superintendent

AMES —Stephanie Breamer, of Mason City, was among 45 students inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma by the College of Business at Iowa State University.

Breamer is a senior management major.

Beta Gamma Sigma is the honor society serving business programs accredited by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) International.

Only juniors and seniors in the top 10 percent of their class and graduate students in the top 20 percent of their class, are invited to join.

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Birthday greetings may be sent to: Rockwell Community Nursing Home, 707 Elm St. E., Rockwell, Iowa 50469.

ACHIEVEMENT

Gomez, Dean

Thank you Delores C. Hemann will be celebrating her 80th birthday on April 28.

We would like to honor her with a card shower.

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CELEBRATIONS

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MARRIED

Clark, Brandau

Root, Hahn

Gogerty, Sullivan MICHELLE GOGERTY, of Cedar Falls, is the daughter of Paul and Bonnie Gogerty of Osage.

Michelle graduated from Osage High School in 2005, and will graduate in May 2009 from the University of Northern Iowa with bachelors’ degrees in actuarial science and financial services.

BRAD SULLIVAN, of Cedar Falls, is the son of Dan and Diane Sullivan of Osage. Brad graduated from Osage High School in 2005 and will graduate in May 2009 from the University of Northern Iowa with bachelors’ degrees in real estate and financial management.

The couple will be married June 6, 2009, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Osage.

HEATHER ROOT, of Kensett, is the daughter of Leon and Beverly Root of Latimer. She is a graduate of North Iowa Area Community College and is employed at the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office in Mason City.

BRIAN HAHN, of Kensett, is the son of Helen Hahn, also of Kensett. He is a graduate of Buena Vista University and is the owner/manager of Moonlight Flowers in Kensett.

The couple will be married at 4 p.m. May 23, 2009, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett.

OSAGE — Nicole Brandau and Adam Clark were married Nov. 29, 2008, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage by the Rev. John Bates and Pastor Dennis Hanson.

Nicole is the daughter of Ken and Linda Brandau of Rudd and the granddaughter of Dale and Kathryn Shoger of Osage and Joan Brandau of Osage. Adam is the son of Tom and Deb Clark of Osage and the grandson of Betty Clark of Osage and Donna Berdelson of Osage.

Kimberly Brandau served as maid of honor to the bride. The bride’s other attendants were Melanie Onken, Megan Rosendahl, Erin Gerdman and Katie Watzke. Personal attendants were Kelli Gilbert and Shannon Bieber. Best man for the groom was Dustin Clark.

The groom’s other attendants were Lucas Brandau, Nick Clark, Doug Gerdman,

and Dan Huber. Flower girl was Jade Onken Arcenas.

Ring bearer was Jaxson Onken Arcenas. Linda Sue Baker provided special music as the soloist.

A reception was held following the ceremony at CRC Events Center in Osage.

Nicole is employed at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City and Adam is employed at the Mason City Country Club in Mason City.

The couple resides in Osage.

You are away, Yet ever so near.

Your presence Fills my every day.

Your voice, Your smile are Everywhere, A memory away.

Now you are gone, But forever in our Hearts.

You are—and Will Always be a part Of everything.

We love you and miss you.

Mom, Dad & Lindsay

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CELEBRATIONS

ANNIVERSARY

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Thompson, 50 years MASON CITY — Carlos L. and Marie (Crawford) Thompson of Mason City were married April 26, 1959, at the First Lutheran Church in Dayton, Ohio.

The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner on April 26, 2009.

Well wishes may be sent to Carlos and Marie at 141 Sunny Circle, Mason City, Iowa 50401.

They request no gifts, please.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Lance Thompson (Debbie), Grant Thompson (Betsy), Glenn Thompson (Barbara), Wayne Thompson (Beverly). They also have seven grandchildren.

THANK YOU

Thank you We had such a wonderful 60th wedding anniversary party!

Thank you to family and friends for a day of joy, one we’ll always remember.

Love to all, — Virden and Margery Demaray

Turner, Ahrens CHELSEA TURNER , of Toledo, Iowa, is the daughter of Rodney and Letitia Turner of Clear Lake and the granddaughter of Les and Kathy Turner of St. Ansgar. Chelsea is a 2003 graduate of Clear Lake High School and a 2007 graduate of Waldorf College.

She is currently employed as a high school social studies teacher by South Tama County Schools in Tama.

CORT AHRENS , of Toledo, is the son of Dennis and Sandra Ahrens of Dundee. Cort is a 2002 graduate of West Delaware High School and a 2006 graduate of Waldorf College. He is currently employed as an accounts manager by KCI Restaurant Services of Tama.

The couple will be married at 4 p.m. Sept. 19, 2009, at Clear Lake State Park.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2009 ✦ E11

CELEBRATIONS

BIRTHDAY

Elma Dow, 95

Clarice Carlson, 80

NORA SPRINGS — Elma Dow, of Nora Springs, will celebrate her 95th birthday at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 2, in the gathering room at Summit Height Assisted Living, located at 8 S. Summit Ave., Nora Springs, Iowa.

She requests no gifts, please.

Greetings may be sent to Elma at the following address: 8 S. Summit Ave., Apt. 5, Nora Springs, Iowa 50458.

BRITT — Clarice Carlson, of Britt, will observe her 80th birthday April 29.

Greetings may be sent to her at the following address: 719 Third Ave. S.W., Britt, Iowa 50423.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

E12 ✦ SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2009

CELEBRATIONS

ENGAGED

Happy Anniversary!

Lloyd, Davison ALANNA DIANE LLOYD, of rural Plymouth, is the daughter of Michael Lloyd of Mason City and Tim and Diane Walrod of Hanlontown.

She is a 2004 graduate of Mason City High School, a 2005 graduate of North Iowa Area Community College with an AA degree and a 2007 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a BA degree in communications and marketing. Alanna is employed with Heritage Care and Rehabilitation in Mason City.

JORDAN WILLIAM DAVISON, of rural Plymouth, is the son of Bruce and Sandy Davison of

Marly and Betty Stoltenberg of Mason City will celebrate their 40th Wedding Anniversary on May 3, 2009.

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Jordan is employed with UPS, Whitt Farms in Mason City and is engaged in farming.

The couple plans to be married June 20, 2009, at PM Park in Clear Lake.

Our Love, Dave, Suzanne, Nate, and Colin; Christine, Matt, Madi, Avery Ann, and Rowan

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