2009-06-07

Mason City, Iowa âœŚ Sunday, June 7, 2009

60th Anniversary

Off to See the Wizard!

Nazzie Zirbel is having her heart surgery on June 9 at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital in Iowa City.

60th Anniversary

Alvin L. and Deloris K. (Swearingen) Bourne, of Clear Lake, were married June 11, 1949.

Harold G. and Marlis Elaine (Gill) Kratz, of St. Ansgar, were married Feb. 19, 1949.

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Carson Pals will turn 1 on June 8.

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MASON CITY — Dr. John C. Justin, of Mason City, will be honored at a retirement open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Liberty Conference Room at Mohawk Square, 22 N. Georgia Ave., Mason City.

Dr. Justin was a pediatric physician at Child Health Specialty Clinics in Mason City for many years.

ACHIEVEMENT

Students honored

by KWWL CEDAR FALLS — Valedictorians or top graduating seniors from 96 high schools in northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin were honored by KWWL Television and the University of Northern Iowa, May 3. The students took part in KWWL’s 25th annual “Best of the Class” celebration, co-sponsored by UNI. Best of the Class is a joint public service/community relations effort that encourages academic excellence among high

school students by honoring students who serve as role models in their communities.

North Iowa students recognized were: CHARLES CITY — Daniel Western, Charles City High School.

DOUGHERTY — Jon Sukup, West Fork High School.

GREENE — Elizabeth Schroeder, North Butler High School.

HAMPTON — Tanner Johansen, HamptonDumont High School.

PARKERSBURG — Sadie Mennen, Aplington/Parkersburg High School.

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CLEAR LAKE — Vincent and Delores (Plagge) McDermott will celebrate their 50th anniversary on June 20, 2009.

They were married at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond on June 20, 1959.

They have two sons: John and Sue McDermott, Mark and Shelene McDermott. They also have four grandchildren, Joshua, Jacob, Madison and Ali. Greetings may be sent to them at 2509 S. Shore Drive, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428.

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Musser, 65 years

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MASON CITY — Elwin Lewis Musser and Elsie (Doty) Musser of Mason City were married Aug. 18, 1944, at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Pensacola, Fla. Elwin and Elsie will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary the same day as Elwin’s 90th birthday celebration at a family dinner on June 13 at a Mason City park.

Greetings may be sent to the couple at 2820 S. Adams in Mason City.

The couple’s children are Larry (Vicki) Musser of Colorado Springs, Colo., Anita McVay of Windsor,

Thank you to everyone who came to my open house and helped me celebrate my 80th birthday.

Thank you also for all the cards, gifts and flowers I received. A special thank you to Gary and Beth for making it such a special event! I also thank all my family and friends for their help to make this day so very special.

God bless you all!

— Norma Bilyeu

Colo., Marilyn (Tom) Regnier of Wayzata, Minn., and Neal Musser of Centerville, Ohio.

They also have 11 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren.

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Elwin Musser, 90 Crooks, 50 years IONIA — Darrell and Sandi Crooks invite you to join them as they celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, at the Chickasaw Centre, 301 N. Water Ave. in New Hampton.

The couple was married June 13, 1959, at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton.

Congratulations can be sent to the couple at 2354 Gilmore Ave., Ionia, Iowa 50645.

The couple’s children and spouses are Kendra and Doug Walker of Clear Lake, Durrell (DC) and Sonya Crooks of New Hampton and Dennis and Kendra Crooks, also of New Hampton. They have nine grandchildren and three great-grandsons.

Madelyn Schweizer CLEAR LAKE — Matt and Jennifer Schweizer, of Clear Lake, are the parents of a daughter, Madelyn Paige, born at 12:37 a.m. May 9, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

She weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz., and was 20½ inches long.

She is welcomed by grandparents, Craig and Janet Klouse, Mason City, and Mike and Mary Ann Schweizer, of Clear Lake.

ACHIEVEMENT She is on the advisory board for the Community Kitchen, Mason City, served on Earth Day comCLEAR LAKE —Donna mittees, and recently Dull, of Clear Lake, a member of the Mason City taught second-graders in Clear Lake schools about Chapter of the Daughters recycling. She is the histoof the American Revolurian and secretary for the tion, received the DAR board of Central Gardens, Community Service Clear Lake, and is on the Award, a national level board of the Clear Lake award.

She was recognized with Historical Society. She also holds memberships in seva pin and a certificate, for eral museums in North her community service.

Dull has many interests, Iowa, and the State Historical Society. and serves on various committees and boards.

Dull given DAR service award

MASON CITY — Elwin Lewis Musser, of Mason City, will celebrate his 90th birthday at a family dinner, June 13, in Mason City.

He was born June 14, 1919 in Sioux Falls, S.D. Greetings may be sent to Elwin at the following address: 2820 S. Adams Ave., Mason City, Iowa

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Drew, Birkhofer MEGAN DREW, of Garner, is the daughter of Matt and Bonnie Knutson and Roland Drew, all of Clear Lake.

She is a 2003 graduate of Ventura High School and a 2007 graduate of Mercy North Iowa School of Radiologic Technology. Megan is employed with the Belmond Medical Center in Belmond.

JUSTIN BIRKHOFER, of Garner, is the son of Roger and Dianne Birkhofer of Marion. He is a 1999 graduate of Garner Hayfield High School, a 1999 graduate of North Iowa Area Community College and a 2001 graduate of Hawkeye Community College. Justin is employed with Vestas Americas in Ventura.

The couple will be married at 3 p.m. July 11, 2009, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake.

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Rosenbaum, 25 years ROCK FALLS — Russ and Kim (Rasmussen) Rosenbaum of Rock Falls were married June 2, 1984, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Ionia.

They will celebrate 25 years of marriage with a trip to Mexico.

They have two children, Eric, of St. Ansgar, and Amy at home in Rock Falls.

Our dad, Wesley Theilen, is going to be 30 on June 9th!

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Henrich named Exchange Club Student of the Year MASON CITY — The Exchange Club of Mason City named Stephen Henrich “Youth of the Year” for the 2008-09 school year. He is the son of Ed and Laura Henrich and a 2009 graduate of Newman Catholic High School.

Henrich has been on the 4.0 honor roll throughout all of high school, is a member of the National Honor Society, is a National Merit finalist, and has been selected as a Presidential Scholar. Henrich has been the class

Bourne, 60 years CLEAR LAKE — Alvin L. and Deloris K. (Swearingen) Bourne of Clear Lake were married June 11, 1949, at the First Christian Church in Ames.

The couple will celebrate 60 years of marriage with a family dinner at a later date in Clear Lake.

Greetings may be sent to them at 5851 S. Shore Drive, #16, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428. They request no gifts, please.

Their family includes Linda (Bourne) Olson and Jon Olson. They also have four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

In Memory of Steve Trappe

president for the last three years, and has been involved in student council, Henrich math club, history club, speech team, concert band, jazz band, pep band, pit band, choir, Knightsingers, cross country, basketball, track, tennis, and baseball. Henrich has also volunteered in his church community as a Eucharistic minister and in the youth choir.

He has competed in numerous math competi-

tions and has been state champion and regional runner-up in the Great Plains Math League. His musical talents include performing in the school musicals, playing the violin for the last 12 years, being named to several honor bands as a trumpet player, and playing in the North Iowa Symphony Orchestra. Henrich also works part-time at HyVee in Mason City.

Henrich plans to attend Simpson College and double major in biology and mathematics, to pursue a career in the medical field, as a physician or medical researcher.

THANK YOU

Roath, 50 years MASON CITY — Gary and Alice (Howland) Roath of Mason City were married June 5, 1959, at the Calvary Baptist Church in Forest City.

Gary and Alice will celebrate 50 years of marriage with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. on June 14, 2009, at the Grace Evangelical Free Church, 440 N. Illinois Ave., Mason City. They request no gifts please.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Jeff and Lisa Roath of White Bear Lake, Minn., Susan and Ken Franklin of Plymouth, Minn., Julie and John Rison of Midlothian, Va. They also have seven grandchildren.

ACHIEVEMENT

Kathleen Kruckenberg recognized

Dearly Missed Never Forgotten Dec. 20, 1963 June 11, 2008.

Bob and Leanne Heinzerling and family

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SIOUX CITY — Kathleen Kruckenberg, of Mason City, received the Distinguished Senior Alumni Award at an Honors Convocation held at Briar Cliff University.

The award is presented to a student for high scholarship, unusual dedication and selfless commitment to Briar Cliff University, according to a news release.

Kruckenberg is a history and secondary education major. In addition to her excellent academic record, she has been an active member of the Education Club, and this year served as an officer of the club. She also was a peer advisor leader and participated in service trips with university groups.

In addition to the Distinguished Senior Alumni Award, Kruckenberg was the recipient of the Secondary Education Departmental Award and the History Departmental Award.

care prior to and following Thank you surgery and since returning Your prayers, cards, home, along with any other phone messages, visits, deeds of kindness shown to meals, flowers, lawn-mow- our family have been a ing and help with cleaning demonstration of Christian the church, for the pastoral love in action.

We thank you for your continued support and prayers.

Love to all, — Elwood and Marilyn Bentten

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Roger Wyborny, 80 ROCK FALLS — Roger Wyborny, of Rock Falls, will celebrate his 80th birthday with a family dinner.

He was born June 8, 1929 in rural Plymouth.

Cards may be sent to Roger at the following address: 9 W. River St., Rock Falls, Iowa 50467.

He is the husband of Shirley Wyborny, has two children, Vicki Pederson, of Nora Springs, and Mark Wyborny, of Alameda,

Calif.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson.

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Rezabek, 50 years OSAGE — James and Ann (Freund) Rezabek of Osage were married June 9, 1959, in Meyer, Iowa.

They will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family vacation in Estes Park, Colo.

Greetings may be sent to the couple at 403 Poplar St., Osage, Iowa 50461.

Dremel, Nash The couple’s children and their spouses are Ron and LORENA LYNN DREMEL, of Ithaca, N.Y., is the Kathy Rezabek of Mason City, Lori and Bill Hagen of daughter of David and Kathy Dremel of Craig, Colo.

Ankeny, Dennis Rezabek of San Francisco, Calif., Cathy Lorena is a 1999 graduate of Moffat County High and Ray Newton of New Freedom, Pa., Christi and Brian School, a 2003 graduate of Colorado College in Colorado Carr of Ames. They also have 10 grandchildren.

Springs, Colo., with a bachelor of arts degree in religion and a 2007 masters of theological studies recipient at ANNIVERSARY Harvard Divinity School, Cambridge, Mass. She is currently employed as the administrative supervisor of the Echols Collection on Southeast Asia of Kroch Library, Hickok, 50 years Division of Asia Collections at Cornell University in WEST DES MOINES — Ithaca, N.Y. Gary and Kay (Reichardt) DUSTIN (DUSTY) DALE NASH, of Ithaca, N.Y., is the Hickok of West Des son of Claude and Debra Nash of Rockford, Iowa. Dustin Moines were married June is a 2000 graduate of Rockford Senior High School and a 7, 1959, at Trinity Lutheran 2004 graduate of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, with Church in Mason City. a bachelor of arts degree in music. After a year as a visit- They will celebrate their ing graduate student at The Hebrew University of 50th anniversary with a Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel, he received a masters of family trip to Chicago. theological studies in 2007 from Harvard Divinity Congratulations may be School, Cambridge, Mass. He is currently a doctoral sent to Gary and Kay at candidate in Near Eastern Studies at Cornell University 4381 Ashley Park Drive, in Ithaca, N.Y. West Des Moines, IA The couple will be married on June 13, 2009, at the 50265. The couple’s chilCenter of Craig, Craig, Colo. dren are Brad Hickok and special friend Mary Schultz, West Des Moines, and Becki Hickok, Palm Harbor, Fla.

Thank you We would like to say thanks to the EMT and emergency personnel for their quick response. We would also like to say thanks to all of the friends, neighbors and relatives for the compassion, kindness, thoughts, prayers, visits, phone calls, and food that was given to us at the time of the loss of our husband, Dad & grandpa.

— The family of Earl Zieman

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Happy 90th Birthday Mom and Grandma!

BIRTHDAY

Lucretia Green, 95 MASON CITY — Lucretia Green, of Mason City, celebrated her 95th birthday at an open house May 23, at The Willows, Mason City.

She was born June 4, 1914 in Morning Sun, Iowa.

The party was hosted by her four children, Craig, Bill, Sarah (Kress), and David.

Happy birthday, Mom. Your family is blessed to have you.

Harman, 60 years PLYMOUTH — Robert and Dorothy (McKee) Harman of Plymouth were married June 4, 1949, at the United Methodist Church in Plymouth. They celebrated the occasion of their 60th anniversary with a family dinner.

Bob and Dorothy have farmed in the North Iowa area their entire married lives, living the last 59 years on the family farm northeast of Plymouth. They are still actively engaged in farming.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Kim and Wayne Anderson of Plymouth and Julie and Brent Kuntz of Grafton. Bob and Dorothy’s grandchildren are Blake Anderson of Iowa City, Chelsie Anderson of Plymouth, Tim and Jenna Kuntz of Grafton.

Ruth B. Hanson, of Mason City, will observe her 90th birthday, June 15.

She will celebrate with her family and friends, Saturday, June 13.

She was born June 15, 1919 in Readlyn, Iowa.

Her children are: Gary L. (Mary M.) Hanson, Mason City, and Victoria (James) Willis, Naples, Fla. Grandchildren are: Robert and Erin Hanson, HenderACHIEVEMENT son, Nevada; Paul Gaeta, Miami, Fla., and Melissa Jamie O’Neall, Christo(Claude) Anelka, Miami, Fla. Great-granddaughter is Briar Cliff pher Reinhart, Gloria Ross. Jazmyne Anelka, of Miami, Fla. graduates LUVERNE — Laura God bless you Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma Curry.

SIOUX CITY — Briar on your 90th birthday.

MASON CITY — KathCliff University held its Cards and memories may be sent to Ruth at: 813 S. 78th commencement, May leen Kruckenberg, (summa Illinois Ave., Apt. 10, Mason City, Iowa 50401. cum laude).

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WESLEY — Joshua Students graduating ANNIVERSARY Egan, Sierra Fett (summa summa cum laude had a cum laude). grade point average of Gealow, 39 years Bachelor of Science 3.90-4.00; students gradBANCROFT — Jill Beckuating magna cum laude MASON CITY — Doner. had a grade point average ald and Patti (Sturges) Bachelor of Science in of 3.80-3.89, and students Gealow of Mason City, graduating cum laude had Nursing were married June 13, ALGONA — Catherine a grade point average of 1970, at the Sacred Heart Feye, Lenise Kollasch 3.70-3.79.

Catholic Church in Rock(magna cum laude).

North Iowa graduates well.

Master of Science in include: They will celebrate 39 N u r s i n g Bachelor of Arts years of marriage on June ALGONA — Kelly A. ALGONA — Keith 13, 2009.

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Blumberg, Chad Devine, The couple’s children McCelland of Waterloo GARNER — Cynthia A. Laurie Harms (cum laude), and their families are and Tami and Travis Dodd Heidi Mack, Katie Melvin, Guthmiller.

Tanya, Aaron, and Micheal of Mason City.

THANK YOU

Thank you!

We will never be able to fully express our gratitude and thankfulness for the prayers and support given to our family since Norman’s accident. The individuals and businesses that provided contributions for the auction and meal on April 19 amazed us with their generosity.

The employees and families from Serta went above and beyond anything we could have imagined. So many people have given time, money and emotional support. We feel blessed to live where people care for each other and go out of their way to help their neighbors.

God’s blessings, — Norman, Julie, Jacob, and Alyson Vorland

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Diana Cornelius, 80 MASON CITY — Diana Cornelius, of Mason City, will celebrate her 80th birthday at an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 551 S. Taft Ave., Mason City.

The event will be hosted by her children: Steven and his wife, Kathy, of Dubuque; Susan, Mason City; Richard and his wife, Barb, Mason City; Deanna and her husband, Jim, Des Moines, and Sherri and her husband, Rick, Mason City. There are 13 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren.

Kratz, 60 years ST. ANSGAR — Harold G. and Marlis Elaine (Gill) Kratz of St. Ansgar were married Feb. 19, 1949, at the Methodist Church in Kellogg, Iowa.

Harold and Marlis will celebrate 60 years of marriage with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. on June 13 at the American Legion in St. Ansgar.

Greetings may be sent to them at 43860 Dogwood Ave., St. Ansgar, Iowa 50472.

Their children and their spouses are Sharon and Bill Maring of Clear Lake, Karol and Chuck Phillips of Wichita, Kan., Bob and Patti Kratz of St. Ansgar, Tom and Diane Kratz of Coon Rapids, Minn., Mary and Paul Curran of Clive.

They also have 10 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.

ACHIEVEMENT

Keeling, Buffington MONIKA KEELING, of Cedar Falls, is the daughter of Neal and Karen Keeling of Mason City. She is a graduate of Mason City High School and North Iowa Area Community College with a degree in business.

JOSEPH BUFFINGTON, of Cedar Falls, is the son of Perry and Marla Buffington of Mason City. He is a graduate of Newman Catholic High School and from North Iowa Area Community College with a degree in liberal arts.

The couple will be married at 2 p.m. June 13, 2009, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City.

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Thank you

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List for the 2009 spring We would also like to thank the Mason City, Clear Lake semester. and Rockwell communities for making our “Shower To be eligible for the with Flowers” fundraiser a success. Look for us next Dean’s List, a student must year to shower someone you know. We hope to see you earn a grade point average all at the Relay For Life event on Friday, June 12. of 3.50 or better while takSincerely, — Team Night Crawlers ing a minimum of 12 semester credits.

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DIANNA FITZL, of Faribault, Minn., is the daughter of Dennis and Jean Fitzl of Plymouth. She is a graduate of St. Ansgar High School and the University of Northern Iowa with a BA degree in accounting. She is employed with Owatonna Public Schools in Owatonna, Minn.

LON GROSKREUTZ, of Wells, Minn., is the son of Mildred and the late Marvin Groskreutz of Wells.

He is a graduate of Wells High School and from Mankato Technical College with a machinist’s degree.

Lon is employed with Herman Manufacturing in Wells.

The couple plans to be married at 2 p.m. on July 25, 2009, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly.

MASON CITY — Ryan and Molly Knoll, of Mason City, are parents of a daughter, Kate Sara, born at 11:12 a.m. March 23, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

She weighed 6 lbs., 10 oz., and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Jerry and Barb Knoll, of Mason City, Patti Pederson, of Albert Lea, Minn., and Kevin Pederson, of Oskaloosa.

Great-grandmother is Phyllis Pederson, of Lake Mills, and great-grandfather is George Kunkel, of Algona.

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Priest, Metcalf MASON CITY — Lindsey Metcalf and Charles Priest were married Sept.

27, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church in Mason City by the Rev. Jim Stiles.

Lindsey is the daughter of Scott and Deb Metcalf of Mason City. Charles is the son of Cindy and Charles Vennie and the late Susan Wallace of Sealingsgrove, Pa. Maid of honor was Kristen Dellaman. Matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Katie Scheetz. Her other attendants were Heather Bierly, Melanie Reilly and Nicole Henry.

Best man for the groom was John Reilly. The groom’s other attendants were Chaz Vennie, Chuck Vennie, Tim Priest and Kevin Brown.

The couple resides in Eden Prairie, Minn.

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I would like to thank all my family and friends for the cards, calls, flowers and gifts that I received for my 75th birthday. It made my birthday very special.

— Evelyn Downing

Harris, Bowers MASON CITY — Tamela Kay Bowers and Scott Alan Harris were married May 15, 2009, in Mason City.

Tamela is the daughter of Jeri Winters of Mason City and Russ Bowers and Cindy Baker of Palisade, Minn. Scott is the son of Dennis and Nancy Harris of Mason City. He is employed with Larson Manufacturing in Clear

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CELEBRATIONS Happy 16th Birthday Max

BIRTHDAY

Phyllis Echelberger, 80

“Off to See the Wizard!”

Happy Birthday Carson Pals

Nazzie Zirbel is having her heart surgery on June 9 at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital in Iowa City. We have created a “Caring Bridge” website to keep family and friends updated on her progress.

Please feel free to visit at: www.caringbridge.org/visit /nazzie. Or you can go to the “Caring Bridge” home page and type in “nazzie” where it asks for the website address. You can read Nazzie’s story, sign the

Enabnit, 25 years MARBLE ROCK — Kendall and Sheila (Heard) Enabnit of Marble Rock were married June 9, 1984, at the Rockford United Methodist Church in Rockford.

They will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Samantha (Anthony) Dow, Waterloo, Ashley Enabnit, Marble Rock, and Rachael Enabnit, Marble Rock.

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ANNIVERSARY

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Deam, 25 years SHEFFIELD — Marvin and Deone Deam will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, June 9, 2009.

Marvin Deam and Deone (Muhlenbruck) Schulz were married on June 9, 1984, in Sheffield.

They are the parents of Anniversary greetings Scott Deam, Tracy (Deam) may be sent to them at 709 Schroeder, Gary Schulz, Sherman St., P.O. Box 295, Sandy (Schulz) Eckhardt Sheffield, IA 50475-0295. and Jean (Schulz) Mitchell, and many grandchildren.

THORNTON — A card shower is planned for Phyllis Echelberger, of Thornton, who will celebrate her 80th birthday, June 16.

Cards may be sent to Phyllis at the following address: Box 230, Thornton, Iowa 50479. She requests no gifts, please.

Her children, Mike (Donna) Echelberger, and LuAnn Echelberger-Scott; THANK YOU grandchildren, Todd (Cameo) Echelberger, and Thank you Michelle (Dan) Martinez, and great-grandchildren, Thanks to friends, relatives and past co-workers who Payton Echelberger, helped make my retirement open house a great time.

Seneca Echelberger and — Bob Hampton Malaina Martinez will help her celebrate at a later time.

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CELEBRATIONS

GLOBE GAZETTE

Party & Event Planning

THANK YOU Golf & Country Club, Hunt’s Electric.

The West Hancock High In-Step Flooring, School community Insurance & Financial extends a sincere THANK Solutions — Rennae & YOU to these North Iowa Dave Padderud; J&D Hob businesses and individuals Nob, Jane’s Beauty Shop who helped make our Jane Johnson, JBS Auto 2009 Prom a success.

Parts, Jim Becker State Please patronize these Farm Insurance, John businesses, and express Eekhoff Farms. your appreciation to all K&H Cooperative Oil contributors. We also Co., Kanawha Equipment, thank teachers, parents, Inc., Kanawha Insurance and students who volunAgency, Kelly Realty, teered time to prepare for, KIOW Radio, Klein Insurchaperone during, or clean ance, Kum & Go, Lifetouch up after the party.

Photography, Lynn’s Farm.

A Touch of Country, Manufacturer’s Bank & ABCM Corp., Accelerate, Trust, Martin Brothers, Alco, Alliant Energy, Marvea Mary’s, Mary Jo’s Anonymous, Applebee’s.

Hobo House & Catering, Blue Diamond Car Wash MaxYield Cooperative, — David Zrostlik; BoekelMidwest Organics — Jay & man BFC, Inc. - Paul & Jill Burgardt; Miller & Sons Amy Boekelman; Bonnie’s Sales & Leasing, Monster Treasures, Britt Food Cen- Energy Drink, My Favorite ter, Britt Lioness, Britt Things - Marcia L. Schulz.

Veterinary Clinic, BrittNational Purity, Next Woden Insurance, Buffalo Generation Technologies Wild Wings Grill & Bar. — Steve Savoy; Norco Cancun Mexican Manufacturing, Inc., Restaurant, Mason City; North Central Co-op, CarBuff, Inc. — Ed/Sue Pepsico, Pizza Ranch of Carlson; Casey’s General Garner, Pritchard Family Stores, Communications 1, Auto Co., Connie & Norma Burgardt, Raymond & Marilyn Copa Cabana, Country Inn Bruns, Red Rooster, Rhon& Suites, Mason City; da Budlong, DDS; Riddles CPW, LLC — Easiwash; Jewelry, Riekens Plumbing Creative Quilts & More; & Heating.

Cutting Corners.

Shopko Store #052, Diemer Realty, DoLittles Small Claims Unlimited Pizza, Don’s Truck Shop, Deb Studer; Sparboe Inc., Earl W. Hill, Extreme Farms-New Horizons CoEmbroidery, Family Eye op; Stadheim Jewelers, Care Center, Farmer’s Steinberg Crafts - Phyllis Trust & Savings Bank, FC & Albert Steinberg, SubCo-op, First State Bank, way of Garner, Swenson’s Forest Theatre, Fridley Hardware.

Theatres.

The Czech Connection, Garner Family Dentistry The Cobbler Shoppe, The — Drs. Tesene, Mauer & E.D.G.E., The Flower Cart, Mauer; Gifts Sew Sweet, The Garden Gate Flowers Glenn & Glee Christ, & Gifts, LLC; The Image Goodnature’s, Grunwald & Maker, The North Iowa Kiger Fine Jewelers, Hair Outlaws, The Rib Crib, Designs by Lynn, Hancock Thilges Pioneer Seed, Co. Snowmobile Assoc., Trulson Auto Parts, UniHancock Co. Speedway, cover, Inc., West Hancock Harold & Maxine BoekelHigh School, Winnebago man, Hayr Stack, Hillside Industries.

Thank you

BRIDAL SHOPS The Bridal Theatre 139 W. 4th St., St.Ansgar, IA 50472 641.713.2303 www.bridaltheatre.com Our First Priority is YOU. Everything for your special occasion from gowns and tuxedos to all the accessories. Add to that exceptional personal service and you have the wedding you have always dreamed of. Mom, we have a great selection of gown just for you. Stay close to home where it doesn’t cost more its just nicer. The Bridal Theatre (641)731-2303 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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CELEBRATIONS

THANK YOU open the interim library on Thank you June 1, 2009. Children’s The Mason City Library programming for the library, Board Trustees wishes to including the Summer thank the citizens of Reading Program, will be Mason City, Mayor Roger held in the MacNider Bang and the City Council, Museum. The Mason City Public Library History/Archives DepartFoundation, Vision Mason ment and the Genealogy City participants, Vision Department will be housed Iowa Board and city staff at Madison School, 2626 S. who have made it possible Jefferson Ave. For inforto reach the construction mation, please call the phase toward achieving the library at 641-421-3668. full restoration and updatThis library building was ing of the library. first opened on Jan. 11, Construction on the 1940. By November 2010 building is expected to we will celebrate the begin on June 8, 2009, and reopening of this municibe completed in Septempal library facility fully ber 2010. The library will restored and updated for move back into the renolibrary services in the 21st vated space during OctoCentury. Thank you for you ber and will open in support and shared vision.

November 2010.

Sincerely, During construction the — Patrick McGarvey library will operate in the President Mason City Room. We will

Roger Marsh Turns 70!

Lindsey Wilmarth, R.N.

BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday June 8th!

Greetings may be sent to: 3013 Foothill Ave., Greene, IA 50636.

Roger & his wife Terri will celebrate with their children and grandchildren: Sr. Julie Marsh, Jean and Paul Staudt, Sean, Sydney and Celeste, and Steve and Jolene Marsh, Erika, Andrea and Levi.

THANK YOU

Thank you

Congratulations on Thank you for all the cards, best wishes and congratgraduating from the nursulatory greetings for our golden wedding anniversary. ing program at NIACC and We also want to thank all the participants in the Stu passing your boards.

Nevermann Memorial Runs throughout the years. Those We all knew that you participants include the runners, volunteers, Mason could do it!

City Police and Park Departments, and our partners, the Love, your family and North Iowa Band Festival. A very special thank you to friends.

Dave Nauman, who has directed the race the last six years.

— LeAllen and Janelle Nevermann

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Helen Schultz, 85 MASON CITY — Helen Schultz will observe her 85th birthday on Wednesday, June 10.

Greetings may be sent to Helen at the following address: Good Shepherd, Room 163, 302 Second St. N.E., Mason City, Iowa 50401.