2009-05-17 by Globe Gazette

Mason City, Iowa ✦ Sunday, May 17, 2009

New Arrivals

New Arrival

Steve and Stacy Simpson, of Alexander, are parents of twin daughters,

Brent and Angie Atchley, of Westminster, Colo., are parents of a son,

Sophia Grace and Charlianna Marie,

Noah Kenneth Atchley, born at 10:33 p.m. April 14, 2009 in Aurora, Colo.

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born March 13, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

Engaged Abbé Marie Kramer

Norma Bilyeu, of Clear Lake, will celebrate her 80th birthday at an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at Surfside Cafe, Clear Lake.

and Chad Dale Timmons plan to be married June 20, 2009, at Christ Lutheran Church in Dallas, Texas.

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Kramer,Timmons Kimberly Kramer of Clear Lake and Jim Jilek of Charles City are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Abbé Marie Kramer, to Chad Dale Timmons, son of Charles Timmons and the late Ruth Timmons of Longview, Texas. Abbé is the granddaughter of the late Ben and Jean Kramer and the late Fred and Maxine Jilek of Mason City. Abbé is a 2000 graduate of Northern Arizona University. The bride-elect is employed as an executive medical recruiter in the Dallas, Texas, area. Chad is a 2001 graduate of Baylor University, and a

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2007 graduate of Drake University Law School. The prospective groom is an attorney in Dallas, Texas, specializing in education law. The wedding is planned for June 20, 2009, in Dallas, Texas.

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Grotewold, Haugsdal JACLYN GROTE WOLD, of Lake Mills, is the daughter of Brad and Jeanie Grotewold of Lake Mills. Jaclyn graduated from Lake Mills High School in 2004, and from The University of Iowa in 2008 with a degree in integrative physiology. She will start medical school at the University of Iowa in August. MICHAEL HAUGS DAL, of Lake Mills, is the son of Craig and Cindy Haugsdal of Lake Mills. Michael is a 2004 graduate from Lake Mills High School and a 2008 graduate from The University of Iowa with a degree in integrative physiology. He has finished his first year of medical school at the University of Iowa. The couple will be married June 27, 2009, in the front yard of the bride’s parents’ home in

Lake Mills. A reception will be held at The Music Man Square in Mason City.

We would like to say THANK YOU to our family for the special anniversary gathering and also to the many friends who sent cards, gifts and good wishes on our 45th wedding anniversary. More memories were made to cherish. — Harold and Pat Dixon

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Janssen, Pike AMY A. JANSSEN, of Ankeny, is the daughter of Mark and Sue Janssen of Mason City. She is a graduate of Nora Springs-Rock Falls. She received an A.A. degree at North Iowa Area Community College and graduated from Iowa State University in May 2009 with a B.S. degree in child, adult and family services. Amy is employed at Krmpotich, Snow Orchard Place in Des Moines. KRISTI KRMPOTICH, of Clear Lake, is the daughter DEREK J. PIKE, of Ankeof Larry and Mary Krmpotich, also of Clear Lake. Kristi ny, is the son of Danny and is a 2005 graduate of Clear Lake High School and is attending Buena Vista University for elementary educa- Amy Pike of Mason City. tion. She is employed with Four Oaks AEA 267 in Mason He is a graduate of Nora Springs-Rock Falls and a City. 2007 graduate of Waldorf JOSHUA SNOW, of Clear Lake, is the son of Jon and Joanie Snow, also of Clear Lake. He is a 2004 graduate of College in with a degree in business. Derek is Clear Lake High School and is attending North Iowa Area Community College and Buena Vista University for employed with Leechman Service Legends in Ankeny. a degree in business management. Joshua is coThe couple will be marowner/manager (with his brother Jon) of Snow Conried at 4 p.m. June 6, 2009, struction in Clear Lake. The couple will be married at 2 p.m. June 13, 2009, at in an outdoor ceremony on St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake. A reception the Pike family river property, 21127 315th St., Plywill be held at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake. mouth.

BILLI KA DODGE, of Rock Falls, is the daughter of William and Bonnie Dodge also of Rock Falls. She is a graduate of Nora Springs-Rock Falls High School and Iowa School of Beauty Cosmetology College. Billi Ka is employed at Kady’s Station in Rock Falls. JOSHUA KITTLESON, of Rock Falls, is the son of Mark Kittleson and Roylene of Mason City and Joyce Kittleson of Mason City. He is a graduate of Mason City High School and is employed with Heartland Asphalt in Mason City. The couple will be marMethodist Church in Rock ried at 4 p.m. June 20, Falls. 2009, at the Old Stone

Ava, “Miss” Jean Michele Pitzenberger, you have blessed all of our lives with your funny faces and your smile. We all love you so much! Love, Mom, Dad and your families

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Thank you Thank you to my family and friends for the lovely cards, flowers and good wishes I received for my 90th birthday. It made my birthday very special. God’s blessings to everyone. — Delores Tweeten

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS of her MPP, to finish her fourth year, in order to receive her medical degree. Hauser plans to pursue a residency and practice in primary care/internal medicine, in addition to her policy, teaching, and consulting pursuits. Michelle is the daughter of Michael and Rose Hauser and Laurie Ficken, all of Mason City.

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Congratulations & Best Wishes at Iowa this fall. We’re proud of you! Mom, Randy, Kendall, Derek, Dad, Margaret, Tyler & Carson

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Kelsey Jo Stricker Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo Professional Photography We are so proud of you! Don’t lose sight of your goal. Now go get ‘em. Congratulations! Love, Mom, Dad, Kendra & Kimberlee

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Tony Heitland Morningside College Congratulations on getting your Masters of Arts Degree. You have worked so hard and we are proud of you. Mom, Dad, Dennis, Julie, Loren & Erin

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You work so hard - We are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad & Alicia

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Kelly Jo Harbacheck Graduated May 9, 2009 Iowa State University with a Bachelors of Architecture Degree We are all proud of you! Cheryl & Duane Hicok & families; Paul Harbacheck & families

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Kassie Strittmater University of Iowa Way to go, we’re so proud of your accomplishments! May God bless your future endeavors. Congratulations, Chris & Mom

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You have conquered the first part of life and that was K-12. We know you’ll continue to succeed in all that you do. We are so proud of you. Congratulations, Mom, Dad, Cassi & Cameron

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I can do anything with the help of Christ who strengthens me. Phillipians 4:13 We plan to follow you in the future. Congratulations Grandpa & Grandma Snyder

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Congratulations Meg for all your accomplishments @ Newman Catholic. We are very proud of you & wish you the very best as you start the prepharmacy program @ Drake this fall. Love, Mom, Dad & Patches

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students from across the nation selected for this fellowship. The fellowship will MASON CITY — grant her a full-ride Michelle E. Hauser, a scholarship to Harvard 1999 graduate of Mason City High School and cur- Kennedy School of Government for a year, to rent student at Harvard pursue her MPP (master’s Medical School, received of public policy). Hauser the Zuckerman Fellowship, a multi-disciplinary just completed the thirdyear of her degree in medfellowship for leadership icine and will return to focused on the common Harvard after completion good. Hauser is one of 25

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CELEBRATIONS

Rindy Johnson

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Congratulations on your business degree and the new job! You are such a joy and have grown into a Very Special Young Lady! We are all so proud of you in so many ways. Remember you can be all that you want to be.

Thanks to all in appreciation of my benefit on May 2, 2009. My family and I will never be able to thank each one of you enough. To all merchants, family, my church and members, fellow workers and all friends. Again, thanks to all! — Joe and Shari Hart

Love, Grammy BJ, Grampa Steve, and all your family

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Jake Stille West Fork High School We’re proud of you both! Dad, Mom & Michelle

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David Kay Tan Newman Catholic High School As you head to college to pursue your dreams and create your own destiny, know that I am so proud of you. Love, Mom

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Cassandra Ilene Willert Rockford Senior High Congratulations on your graduation and Star Class Award for Music. We are so proud of you. Good Luck next year at Wartburg. All our love! Dad, Mom & Derek

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Anthony J. VanLengen University of Northern Iowa Sat., May 9, 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management Information Systems He is also a graduate of NIACC in 2004 and the MCHS in 2001. He is the son of Ryan & Pam VanLengen of Mason City

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Addie Lou Carpenter Mason City High School You did a great job and you made us all proud. Now bigger & better things await you! Spike wants your room. All our Love, Your Family

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Congratulations! Happy 18th Birthday! We are very proud of you. Enjoy Iowa State. We love you so much. Dad, Mom, Brady & Shay

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ANNIVERSARY

Happy 65th Anniversary!!!

CELEBRATIONS NEW ARRIVALS

Sophia Simpson Charlianna Simpson

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NEW ARRIVAL

Noah Atchley

WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Brent and Angie AtchALEXANDER — Steve Glen and Floretta “Flip” ley, of Westminster, Colo., and Stacy Simpson, of Wilson were married on are parents of a son, Noah Alexander, are parents of May 20, 1944, in Las Kenneth Atchley, born at twin daughters, Sophia Vegas, Nev. They have 10:33 p.m. April 14, 2009 made their home in Mason Grace and Charlianna in Aurora, Colo. City for most of their mar- Marie, born March 13, He weighed 8 lbs., 9½ ried lives. They have two 2009 at Mercy Medical ounces, and was 21½ children, Reggie (Phyllis Center — North Iowa, inches long. Wilson) of Mason City and Mason City. Noah is welcomed by a Peggie (Clint) Beggs, also Sophia weighed 5 lbs., 2 brother, Jonathan Cahaof Mason City. They have oz., and was 18¾ inches four grandchildren, Reggie long. Charlianna weighed lan. Grandparents are Don (Kris) Cooper of Des 4 lbs., 6 oz., and was 17¾ and Carol O’Connor, Ken Moines, Michelle (Tracy) inches long. and Debbie Atchley, and Smith of Britt, Kami Grandparents are Kim Fred and Karren Cahalan. (Travis) Ostwald of Mason and Denise Harrison, of Great-grandparents are City and Keri (Todd) Dodd Alexander, and Everett Jerry and Maxine O’Conof Marion. They are also Simpson, Ft. Wayne, Ind., nor, Bev Lattimer, and blessed with nine greatand the late Barbara Simp- Donna Cahalan. Ryan grandchildren: Miranda, son. Cahalan is a cousin. Kaitlin, Nathan, Glen, Kaylea, Olivia, Aidan, Ethan and Isaiah.

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FitzPatrick chosen to attend annual Legion Auxiliary Girls State MASON CITY — Katie FitzPatrick was chosen by Unit #101 of the American Legion Clausen-Worden Post to attend the annual session of the Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Girls State, June 21-26 on the campus of Iowa State Uni-

Robert Buns, 85

Joe Rooney, 80

BRITT — Robert Buns, of Britt, was honored at a family get-together May 16, to celebrate his 85th birthday. His actual birthday was May 13.

DOUGHERTY — Joe Rooney, of Dougherty, will celebrate his 80th birthday at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at St. Patrick’s School, Dougherty. He request no gifts. He was born May 14, 1929 in Dougherty. Cards may be sent to Joe at the following address: 24795 120th St., Dougherty, Iowa 50433.

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Dorothy Frenz, 90

Gladys Jurgemeyer GARNER — Gladys Jurgemeyer, of Garner, will celebrate her 90th birthday at an open house from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Memorial Day, May 25, at Prairie View Apartments-Sunset Room, 750 W. Lyon St., Garner. She was born May 19, 1919. In lieu of gifts or birthday cards, please bring a non-perishable food item that can be donated to the local food pantry.

CLEAR LAKE — Dorothy Frenz will celebrate her 90th birthday with family. Dorothy Jean (Bracken) Frenz was born May 20, 1919 in Mason City. She was married to Herman Frenz on Oct. 31, 1937. Her children are: Kathi (Paul) Dahlstrand, Lyons, Ill., Judith Frenz, Clear Lake, and David (Karrie) Birthday greetings may Frenz, Mason City. be sent to: 1201 S. Shore She has seven grandDrive, Clear Lake, Iowa children and 17 great50428. grandchildren.

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FitzPatrick is a student at Mason City High School and is involved in choir, orchestra, Youth for Christ, Best Buddies and tennis. She was chosen to attend Iowa Girls State on the basis of interest, leadership and scholastic qualities.

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MARRIED

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ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Marybeth Walley and Lee Edgar were united in marriage on April 5, 2008, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Alexandria, VA. Marybeth is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs Robert Walley of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pringle of Leesburg, Va. Lee is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Edgar of Garner. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond and Irene Edgar of Dubuque, who were honored guests. Marybeth graduated from Simmons College with a B.A. degree. She is employed as recruiting manager for the law firm of Williams & Connolly in Washington, D.C. Lee graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S.E. degree, and The George Washington University with an M.A. He is employed as a civil engineer for Queen Anne’s County in Centreville, Md. Following a honeymoon in Hawaii, the couple resides in Falls Church, Va.

MASON CITY — LeAllen F. and Janelle (Johnson) Nevermann of Mason City were married May 17, 1959, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond. The couple will celebrate their 50th anniversary on May 23 in conjunction with the 20th Stu Nevermann Memorial Run. The run, in which four family members will participate, will be followed by a family dinner and other activities. The couple’s children are Brian of Peoria, Ill., and Stuart (deceased).

MESERVEY — Frederick E. and Sandra (Steenblock) Suntken of Meservey were married May 19, 1959, at the First Reformed Church of Meservey. They will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Congratulations may be sent to them at P.O. Box 205, Meservey, Iowa 50457. The couple’s children and their spouses are Wayne (Pam) Suntken, Annette (Nick) Johnson and Jon (Mindy) Suntken.

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Thank you The family of Willis Koenigsberg wishes to express their thanks to everyone for the prayers, flowers, cards and memorial money given at the time of his passing. We also want to thank the nurses at Sheffield Care Center for the wonderful care they gave him. May God bless each of you. — Loretta Koenigsberg

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Kenneth Stratton, 90 CHARLES CITY — Kenneth E. Stratton, of Charles City, will celebrate his 90th birthday at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at St. John Lutheran Church, Charles City. He was born May 3, 1919 in Colwell. Cards may be sent to Kenneth at the following address: 504 Clinton St., Charles City, Iowa 50616.

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Christine Balkenende, 90

Please join us in celebrating Palma Pope’s 70th birthday. Open house Saturday, May 23, 2009 Hanford Inn 2 p.m. No gifts please Greetings may be sent to: 14756 Highway K64, Whiting, Iowa 51063

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Elaine (Severson) Lenz, 85 CLEAR LAKE — Elaine (Severson) Lenz will celebrate her 85th birthday at a family dinner in her honor. She was born May 19, 1924 in Belmond. Her children are: Judy (Elon) Dahley, Mason City; Carolyn (Mike) Evans, Mesa, Ariz.; Rick (Sandy) Peyton, Houston, Texas, and a stepson, Rob (Linda) Lenz, Osage. Birthday greetings may be sent to Elaine at: 625 14th Ave. N. #107, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428.

Keira Jo Martin MASON CITY — Adam and Victoria Martin, of Mason City, are the parents of a daughter, Keira Jo Martin, born at 6:23 p.m. Jan. 14, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City. She weighed 7 lbs., .3 oz., and was 20 inches long.

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on your graduation from Drake University and receiving your pharmacy degree. We are very proud of you and all your accomplishments. We wish you the best of luck on your new journey. Love, Mom and Dad

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Leversee, 50 years

Huisman, Heesch NICOLE HUISMAN, of Sioux Falls, S.D., is the daughter of Mike and Jill Huisman of Mason City. She is a graduate of the University of Sioux Falls with degrees in theology and philosophy, and the University of South Dakota with a degree in nursing. She is employed by Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls, S.D. CHRISTOPHER HEESCH is the son of Jeff and Kelly Heesch of Watertown, S.D. He is a graduate of South Dakota State University with a degree in nursing. He is employed by Sanford

MASON CITY — A card shower is planned for Christine Balkenende who will observe her 90th birthday on Sunday, May 24. Cards may be sent to Christine at: Shalom I, 304 Third St. N.E., Apt. 605, Mason City, Iowa 50401.

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PAPILLION, Neb. — Bill and Connie (Stokes) Leversee of Papillion, Neb., were married May 23, 1959, in Cedar Falls. The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. May 23 at their home, 806 Monarch Circle, Papillion, Neb. Cards may be sent to them at 806 Monarch Circle, Papillion, Neb., 68046. They kindly request no gifts please. Their children are Mike (Cheri) Leversee of City. They also have four Louisville, Neb., Julie grandchildren. (Merv) Ennen of Mason

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS As part of the Silver Cord Program, Escher has voluteered over 175 hours of community service, with organizations like the Salvation Army, Community Kitchen, Community Park Projects and Trinity Lutheran Church, where she is an active member of the youth group. Escher plans to attend Iowa State University, where she received an Engineering Leadership Scholarship and the President’s Award for Competitive Excellence. She has been accepted into the Honors Program and the Engineering Leadership Program, and will major in industrial engineering.

solos and ensembles. Keeling’s community activities include participation in the Mason City Youth Task Force, consisting of Take It Back, Holiday Helpers, City Day, Quarterly Coffee, and Caps for Kids. She also volunteers as a helper to vacation Bible school and Sunday school, and helped with blood drives and the Christmas Cheer Fund at MCHS. Keeling plans to attend the University of Northern Iowa, to major in English education and minor in speech, drama and music.

Dumont, North Butler, St. Ansgar; concert band, Algona, CAL, Charles City, Forest City, Garner-HayMASON CITY — Leah field; Hampton-Dumont, Escher, a senior at Mason North Butler, North Iowa, City High School, was Osage, Ventura. selected as Division 2 — bass clef the Mason chorus, Algona, BelmondCity Noon Klemme, Central Springs; Rotary treble clef chorus, BelClub’s Stumond-Klemme, Forest dent of the City, Hampton-Dumont, Month for Osage, Ventura, West May. She is Hancock; mixed chorus, the daughEscher Algona, Belmondter of David Klemme, CAL, Charles and Kristin Escher and the City, Corwith-Wesleylate Michael Cannella. LuVerne, Garner-HayEscher is a member of field, Lake Mills, North the National Honor SociIowa, Northwoodety, has been named to the Principal’s List and mainMason City, Newman Kensett, Osage, Rockford, Ventura, West Hancock; tains a 4.0 grade point take Division I ratings orchestra, Charles City; average. She is a threeMASON CITY — Sever- string orchestra, Charles time All-Academic letter Keeling named City; concert band, Bishop al North Iowa bands and winner and three-time ‘Student of Month’ Garrigan, Lake Mills, choirs earned Division 1 Mason City High School MASON CITY — ratings at the Large Group Northwood-Kensett, Student of the Month Festival, sponsored by the Rockford, St. Ansgar, West recipient, twice as Admin- Jacqueline Keeling, a Hancock. senior at Mason City High Iowa High School Music istrative Choice and once Division 3 — treble clef School, was Association. in Business Education. selected as Mason City High School chorus, NorthwoodShe has been involved in the Mason concert band, mixed cho- Kensett, West Fork; mixed cross country, cheerleadchorus, West Fork; concert City Noon rus, bass clef and treble ing and Mohawk AmbasRotary clef chorus all took the top, band, Belmond-Klemme; sadors and currently is Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne, Club’s Stu- or gold, rating. vice president of the StuWest Fork. dent of the Mason City High dent Senate. Escher is also Month for School’s string orchestra a member of concert choir, May. She is took a Division 2, or silver, Students inducted Mohawk Chorale, speech Keeling the daugh- rating. and drama and the senior ter of Neal and Karen KeelNewman Catholic High into Honor Society planning committee. ing. School’s mixed chorus and Her awards and honors MASON CITY — The Keeling is actively concert band also earned include: The American following North Iowa Area involved in the Symphonic Division 1 ratings. Legion Award, OutstandCommunity College stuBand and serves as StuClear Lake’s treble clef ing Choral Achievement dents were inducted into dent Senate president, chorus took home a DiviAward, two-time letter Alpha Psi Beta Chapter of sion 1 rating. Its mixed winner in choir, two-time Speech and Drama coPhi Theta Kappa, during chorus and concert band letter winner in cheerlead- president, Orchestra vice the 2008-09 academic president, and National earned Division 2 ratings. ing, letter winner in year. Honor Society treasurer. Other results; some drama, was named to Phi Theta Kappa InterHer awards and honors schools entered more than national Honor Society Who’s Who Among Amerone group into a category: recognizes the scholastic ican High School Business include: band, orchestra, Division 1 — bass clef Students, Iowa Girl’s High speech, drama and acadeachievement of two-year mic letters, silvercord chorus, HamptonSchool Athletic Union college students. recipient, MCHS Student Dumont; treble clef choExcellence in Academic ALEXANDER — Marissa of the Month, Principal’s rus, Central Springs; Achievement Award for Vierkant. mixed chorus, Algona, cross country, and Central List, Who’s Who Among BELMOND — Tanya American High School Bishop Garrigan, Central Iowa Metro League All Heaberlin Students, and has received Springs, Forest City, GarAcademic Award in cross BRITT — MaryJo ner-Hayfield, Hamptoncountry and cheerleading. division one ratings on DeBoer.

Escher named ‘Student of Month’

CHARLES CITY — Amanda Andrews, Jaclyn Swiggum, Kathryn Herrick, Torey Stallsmith, Chase Wilkinson. CLEAR LAKE — Alysha Olson. CORWITH — Cory Burrs. DAKOTA CITY — Matthew Fehr. GARNER — Gladys Brouwer, Devon Eldridge, Justine Hejlik. GREENE — John Burkhardt, Clint Griffin, Mandy Schriver. GRAFTON — Lisa Hulshizer, Jared Johanns. MANLY — Keith Reuter. MASON CITY — Ashley Alne, Jeffrey Dotzler, Sara Jansen, Sarah Knapper, Jessica Koopman, Maggie Metzger, Juan Rodriguez Guzman, Heather Snell, Robert Walker Jr., Elias Wunderlich, Jessica Dockum, Kelly Field, Jessica Haag, Jessica Hansen, Jessica Hansen, Nathan Kleckner, Sonja Lunde, Katherine Paulson, Celeste Thomas, Kelly Weigel. NEW ALBIN —Chase Toedter. NORA SPRINGS — Scott Birkedal. NORTHWOOD — Jennifer Tenold, Emily Chris-

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Johnson awarded Whittaker scholarship IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa Department of Health and Sport Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, awarded 20 scholarships for exemplary academic performance, at an award ceremony, May 7. Kayla Johnson, of Carpenter, received the Bess Whittaker Scholarship.

Kruger, Pennington receive degrees LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska, Lincoln, held commencement exercises May 8-9. Kathryn Brigger Kruger, of Clarion, Iowa, received a master of arts degree, and Julia Pennington, of Rudd, Iowa, received a doctor of philosophy degree.

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Duitscher, 60 years THORNTON — Arnold (Dutch) and Madelyn (Torch) Duitscher will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, May 21, 2009. Arnold Duitscher and Madelyn McCauley were married in Albert Lea, Minn. They have lived on their farm for the past 56 years and are the parents of five children: Trudy Hillburg, Algona; Judy (Tom) Linahon, Clear Lake; Bobbi (Jim) Robbins, Des Moines; Lolly, Mason City, and Bill of Clear Lake. They also have nine grandchildren (one deceased) and two great-granddaughters. A family dinner has been

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ROCKFORD — Donald Buseman and Jean (Pitkin) Buseman of Rockford were married May 31, 1969, at St. Charles United Methodist Church in rural Charles City. The couple will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2009, at Rockford Community Center in Rockford, hosted by their children and grandchildren. The couple’s children and their spouses are Jon and Jeanelle Buseman of York, Neb., Sandra and Mark Hanson of Rochester, Minn., Sara and John Udelhofen of Mason City. They also have six grandchildren. Cards may be sent to Don and Jean Buseman, 23472 190th Street S.E., Rockford, IA 50468. They request no gifts, please.

STEPHANIE AREY, of Platteville, Colo., is the daughter of Joyce Ferstl and Chad Harms of Britt. She is a 2003 graduate of West Hancock High School and a 2007 graduate of Wartburg College with a degree in elementary education. Stephanie is presently pursuing a master’s degree from Grand Canyon University and is teaching kindergarten at Platteville Elementary in Platteville, Colo. TRAVIS ANGELL, of Platteville, Colo., is the son of Deb Angell and Kent Angell of Osage. He is a 2003 graduate of Osage Community High School, and a 2007 graduate of Wartburg College with a degree in elementary education. He is presently pursuing a master’s degree from Grand Canyon University. Travis teaches special education at Platteville Elementary in Platteville. The couple will be married at 2 p.m. June 6, 2009, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City.

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Norma Bilyeu, 80 CLEAR LAKE — Norma Bilyeu, of Clear Lake, will celebrate her 80th birthday at an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at Surfside Cafe, Clear Lake. Greetings may be sent to Norma at the following address: 625 14th Ave. N. #216, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428.

planned for their anniversary. Cards may be sent to them at 6962 Cardinal Ave., Thornton, IA, 50479.

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Nelson, 40 years NORTHWOOD — Curtis and Patricia Nelson of Northwood were married May 16, 1969, at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills. Congratulations may be sent to them at 1148 Marks Hill Road, Northwood, Iowa 50459. Their children are Chad and Jamie Nelson, Michelle and Kevin Petznick, all of Northwood. They also have four grandchildren.

St. Olaf College Honors Day NORTHFIELD, Minn. — Three North Iowa students were among more than 1,100 St. Olaf College students who were recognized for academic achievement at the college’s annual Honors Day convocation, May 1. Mark Lee and Daniel Lee, both of Mason City, Iowa, and Cody Venzke, of Manly, Iowa, were honored at the event. Honors Day recognizes all full-time seniors and special students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.30 or higher, and all full-time juniors, sophomores and first-year students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.60 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

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Michael Fallis earns rank of Eagle Scout MASON CITY — Michael Fallis, son of John and Nancy Fallis, earned the rank of Eagle Scout on Feb. 10. The Eagle Scout rank, the highest advancement rank in scouting, is attained by only about 5 percent of all Boy Scouts. Michael joined Mason City Troop 401 in February 2002. He made First Class rank within his first year of Boy Scouts and achieved the rank of Life Scout in May 2004. While on his trail to Eagle, Michael was an active member of Troop 401. His duties within Troop 401 included being the assistant platoon leader on multiple occasions and the troop quartermaster. In addition to the regular troop activities and functions, Michael also attended and participated in the following scouting activities: Okpik High Adventure Cold Winter Camping Program, located in Ely, Minn., in January 2004, the National Boy Scout Jamboree held in Washington, D.C., in July 2005, and the Eagle Claw National Youth Leader Training Conference held at the Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming, in August 2006. He became certified in scuba diving and attended Florida

Sea Base High Adventure Camp, located in the Florida Keys in June 2007. Michael’s Eagle Scout project was designing and building four TV/DVD/Nintendo stands that will be incorporated in the new renovation of the Youth for Christ building. This will benefit the Youth for Christ organization by providing permanently mounted positions of their gaming equipment, thus saving time for the YFC staff and allowing more middle school and high school students the opportunity to simultaneously use the equipment.

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Thank you A very sincere Thank You to everyone for the lovely cards, flowers and other greetings I received for my 80th birthday. It was a very special birthday for me and one I will always remember. — Polly Schoneman

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Horner, Krapp HEATHER HORNER, of Mason City, is the daughter of Bob and Bev Horner, also of Mason City. She is a graduate of Mason City High School. Heather has received B.S. and B.A. degrees from Creighton University and an M.Ed. degree from Iowa State University. She is employed with Mason City Community Schools in Mason City. SHANNON KRAPP, of Mason City, is the son of Ken and Helen Krapp of Algona. He is a graduate of Algona High School and received a B.A. degree from The couple will be marthe University of Northern ried July 25, 2009, at Holy Iowa. Shannon is employed Family Catholic Church in with Principal Financial Mason City. Group in Mason City.

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Opheim, 60 years M A S O N C I T Y — Earl and Shirley (Surfus) Opheim of Mason City were married May 22, 1949, in Dumont. They will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a family vacation in Branson, Mo., later this year. Cards may be sent to Earl and Shirley at 1709 Cerro Gordo Way, Mason City, Iowa 50401. They kindly request no gifts please. The couple’s children and their spouses are Alan and Joni Opheim of Iowa City, Janice and Richard Evans of Windsor Heights. They also

have three grandchildren, Ashley, Britney and Nathan Opheim of Iowa City.

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Thank you for the many beautiful cards, gifts, phone A big thank you to our family, relatives and friends for calls I received on my 90th birthday. I put each of you in all the cards, flowers and gifts that made our 40th my prayers. anniversary special. Love, — Marly and Betty Stoltenberg — Maxine Rye

DuDash, Bitz CARRISSA LYNN DuDASH, of Mankato, Minn., is the daughter of Jack and Sam DuDash of Plymouth. She is a graduate of North Central High School in Manly and Mankato State University, Mankato, Minn. Carrissa is employed with Mankato Public Schools in Grey Eagle, Minn. DARRELL DUANE BITZ, of Grey Eagle, Minn., is the son of Kevin and Nancy Bitz, also of Grey Eagle. He is a graduate of Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School in Long Prairie, Minn., and North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D. Darrell is employed with Grey Eagle Electric in Grey Eagle, Minn. The couple will be married June 12, 2009, in Cragun’s Resort, Brainerd, Minn.

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Thies, 25 years MASON CITY — Timothy DuWayne and Lori Jean (Neubauer) Thies of Mason City were married May 12, 1984 at Immanuel LutherOdegaard, Jacobs an Church in Iowa Falls. They celebrated their NORTHWOOD — Kimberly Jacobs and Bryan Ode25th wedding anniversary gaard were united in marriage Dec. 6, 2008, at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood by Pastor Dan Hart and with a reception and dance on May 16 in Mason City. Pastor Reid Matthias. The couple’s children Kimberly is the daughter of Jerry and Colleen Jacobs and their spouses are of Leland, and the granddaughter of Dean and Darlene Toft and Elaine Jacobs of Northwood. Bryan is the son of Tiffany (Jeff) Nonnweiler Roger and Janie Odegaard of Northwood. His grandparents are Gilman and Mavis Johnson of Northwood, and Pauline Field of Nora Springs. THANK YOU Maid of honor to the bride was her sister, Kelli Jacobs. Other attendants were Jessica Hanson, Callie Carlson, Thank you Lisa Wangsness (sister of the groom), Brandy Girsch, Thank you for all who Jana Monat and Tonya Ledvina. Junior bridesmaids have paid it forward by were Mikaela and Samantha Butler and Erika Heidman. purchasing the Gift Cards The bride’s personal attendants were Coni Butler, aunt at The Candy Bar. I hope in of the bride, and Dana Johnson. doing so it made you feel Best man was the groom’s father, Roger Odegaard. good. It is a small price to Other attendants to the groom were Mark Severson, pay to bring joy to another Ryan Severson, Barry Wangsness, Andy Julseth, Chris during difficult times. I Thofson and Brian Wallin. Ushers were Randy Severson, know the joy I have felt Scott Severson, Mitch Hanson and Tony Gentz. each time I see someone Flower girl was Haddie Hanson and ring bearer was purchase these. I too, am Hunter Johnson. paying it forward. It is A reception was held at the Holiday Inn of Mason simple kindness that City, with hosts Scott and Tammy Severson, and Lowell makes people smile. Thank and Bonnie Schlotzhauer. you again for brightening The bride is employed with Rudd-Rockford-Marble someone’s day. Rock Community Schools in Rockford. Bryan is employed Sincerely, with American Railroad Builders in Northwood. Candy Ockerman, President Following a Caribbean cruise honeymoon, the couple of The Candy Bar resides in Northwood.

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Love always — Donavon (Diana) Reinsmoen, Dubai, U.A.E., Galen (Patty) Reinsmoen, Dubuque; Neil (Karin) Reinsmoen, Dayton, Ohio; Valerie (Mike) Grandgenett, Carroll;

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to the following Newman Catholic School students who were local winners in the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Education Contest. Division 1 Art: first place, Sawyer Goetz; second place, Aunalea Timpe, and third place, Alec Schmidt. Division 1 Essay: first place, Taylor Hauser. Division II Poetry: first place, Sara Tefft. Division II Photography: first place, Sara Tefft. Division III Essay: first place, Sarah McCarthy. Sara McCarthy and Sarah Tefft (poetry) were state winners and advanced to nationals. Themes this year were: “God’s Gift in My Life,” and “The Gifts I Give to Others.”

9 under first-place in the Hardee’s Classic Baseball Tournament. Blake Martinez, Max Sernett, Daniel Synder, Caden Kratz, John Zook, Andrew Morse, Jared Bock, Josh Thilges, Wil Gribben, Justin Fausnaugh, Jacob Lang, Jace Leininger. Coaches are Josh Kratz, Manny Martinez and Brian Fausnaugh.

Randy Stromley (Tiffany), Mason City, and Wendy Dahl (Tom Henaman), Plymouth; 15 grandchildren, five great-grandkids (one on the way), and many “Extra Cookie Eating Grandkids.”

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My Grandma is Retiring!! ROCK FALLS — Linda Weatherwax, of 103 N. Cerro Gordo St., Rock Falls, will be honored at a retirement open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at the Rose Bowl, Mason City. Linda was a billing coordinator at Mercy Home Care, Mason City, for 17 years. Prior to working at Mercy Home Care, she was an asisstant baker at Mason City High School She has one grandson, for 10 years. Sebastian. She is married to Cliff The family requests no Weatherwax. Her children gifts, please. are Tracie (Steve) Siemers Congratulations Mom, and Lisa (Adam) Brock. relax and enjoy!

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Thank you The family of Jay Balek would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions of support, prayers and sympathy. The many cards, e-mails, phone calls, food, flowers, memorials and visits from not only our family and friends, but from so many in the Mason City, Hampton, Cedar Falls and Wartburg College communities are so very much appreciated. We have been overwhelmed by the kindness of all and knowing how many people loved and cared about Jay. Thank you to the Mercy Hospital staff, Dr. Beck, Dr. Hayreh, and Dr. Snyder. Thank you to the many physicians at Mayo Clinic, especially Dr. Joon Uhm. Many thanks to Cedar Valley Hospice and Hospice of North Iowa for their excellent care. A very special thank you to the Trinity Lutheran Church staff and Pastor Magelssen and HoganBremer-Moore Colonial

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