Celebrations 07-25-10

Mason City, Iowa âœŚ Sunday, July 25, 2010

Congratulations

Thanks to coaches and sponsors

Congratulations to the Benson Construction T-ball team on your amazing 7-1 season.

Also, for winning the sportsmanship of the year and coach of the year honors. We are very proud of all of you. — Jarred Benson and Rick Benson of Benson Construction

Thanks to our coaches and sponsors for another successful season.

Newman Cardinals competed in five tournaments with a record of 19-4.

Congratulations on your 25th Anniversary

50th Anniversary Monty and Lori Schmale and Stacey and Larry Ubben, along with their children announce the 50th anniversary of their parents, Vernon and Sharon (Morris) Schmale on July 24, 2010.

Bill and Bev Christensen were married on July 27, 1985 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

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Happy 2nd Birthday Elija!

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Schubert receives medical degree

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It’s hard to believe our little E-Bear is two already!

Thank you for being such a big sweetheart.

You have a little sparkle in your eyes that can light up a room.

You are our pride and joy!

We love you very much, — Mama and Daddy

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Wartburg College outstanding seniors WAVERLY — Three North Iowa students were among 34 Wartburg College students named outstanding seniors in their academic majors, at a spring teaching and scholarship convocation.

Andrew Biederman, of Osage, was named an outstanding history major, and earned a minor in French.

He is the son of Philip and Margean Biederman.

Jordan Paulus, of Rudd, was named an outstanding senior in both economics and mathematics. He was one of 12 worldwide recipients of the John Culver Wooddy Scholarship, awarded by the Actuarial Foundation to outstanding students pursuing a career in actuarial science. He received a Dean’s Honor Cord, recognizing the top 40 grade point averages in the senior class. He is the son of Jerry and Lisa Paulus.

Scott Post, of Titonka, was named an outstanding English major. He also completed a minor in intercultural studies. He was involved in the Wartburg Scholars program and received a Dean’s Honor Cord, recognizing the top 40 grade point averages in the senior class. Post is the son of James and Karen Post.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jennifer Jo Schubert was one of 247 medical students who received the doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in commencement ceremonies, May 15, in Kansas City, Mo. Schubert is the daughter of James and Kathy Schubert, of Plymouth, Iowa. A 2002 graduate of North Central High School, Manly, she earned a bachelor of science degree in biology in 2006 from Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids. She is a member of Sigma Sigma Phi, the national honorary osteopathic fraternity.

Schubert will complete postdoctoral training in internal medicine at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.

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Kettering University Dean’s List FLINT, Mich. — Amber Coe, of Libertyville, Iowa, formerly of Mason City, Iowa, was named to the Dean’s List for the 2010 spring semester at Kettering University.

Students achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, with no grade lower than a B, and a minimum of 16 semester credits, earn this honor.

Coe is the daughter of James and Laurie Coe, Fairfield, Iowa.

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Lindsay, 25 years MASON CITY — Jay and Linda (Lemke) Lindsay, of Mason City, were married July 27, 1985 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Garner.

They have four children, Cassandra, Alexis, Natalie and Noah.

Greetings may be sent to Jay and Linda at 21215 295th St., Mason City, Iowa 50401.

Kaasa, 50 years MASON CITY — Bruce Kaasa and LaVonne OggKaasa, of Mason City, were married July 17, 1960 at the United Methodist Church, Manly.

Bruce and LaVonne will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, with a family dinner at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.

The couple’s children and their spouses are daughter, Julie and Keith Pitzen, and son, Kyle Pitzen, Waterloo, and daughter, Jennifer and Will Heller, and children, Angel, Wyatt, Garrett and Ty, of Clear Lake.

Congratulations on 50 successful years!

With love from your daughters.

Larsen, 40 years SANDWICH, Ill. — Larris and Jaculin (DiMarco) Larsen, of Sandwich, Ill., were married July 24, 1970 at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake.

The couple will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Cory and Jeni Larsen, Silvis, Ill., and Todd and Jessica Larsen, Hiawatha, Iowa. They have two grandchildren.

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

St. Olaf Dean’s List

St. Olaf graduates

NORTHFIELD, Minn. — The following North Iowa students were named to the St. Olaf College spring 2010 Dean’s List. Students named to the list had a grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4-point scale.

CHARLES CITY — Daniel A. Western.

HAMPTON — Emily R. Pfaltzgraff.

MANLY — Cody J. Venzke.

MASON CITY — Rachel M. Allgood, Daniel J. Lee.

NORTHFIELD, Minn. — Rachel Allgood, of Mason City, Iowa, and Cody Venzke, of Manly, Iowa, were among 719 students who participated in St. Olaf College’s 121st commencement ceremony, May 30.

Allgood received a bachelor of arts degree in chemistry.

Venzke received a bachelor of arts degree in religion, and graduated summa cum laude (grade point average of 3.9 or above).

Thank you Doug and I would like to thank everyone for the prayers, thoughts, cards and gifts of any kind. We had a wonderful day at the benefit on Saturday.

We were overwhelmed at the community support and love shown to us. We would like to send a personal thank you to everyone, but feel this way, we won’t leave anyone out. It was great to see the camaraderie and togetherness and we are so thankful for our friends

and family.

God bless all of you.

— Doug and Diane Card

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BIRTHDAY

Wish this programming, woodworking, singing, sawing, stain glass artist happy 50th birthday on July 31!

Happy Birthday Charlie!

Lucille Milhous, 90

Beth Jensen, 90

CLEAR LAKE — A card shower is planned for Lucille Milhous, of Clear Lake, who will observe her 90th birthday Tuesday, July 27.

She was born July 27, 1920 in Kesley, Iowa.

Cards may be sent to Lucille at the following address: 401 W. 10th Ave. N., Apt. 6, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428. She requests no gifts, please.

Lucille has one daughter, Teri (Charlie) Zirbel; two grandchildren, Christina Omasta and Jeremy (Amber) Bayse, and three great-grandchildren.

CLEAR LAKE — A card shower is planned for Beth Jensen, of Clear Lake, who will celebrate her 90th birthday Tuesday, July 27.

She was born July 27, 1920 in Iowa.

Cards may be sent to Beth at the following address: 405 27th Ave. S., Clear Lake, Iowa 50428. She requests no gifts, please.

Charlie Zirbel will celebrate his 28th birthday for the 37th time on July 28.

He lives at 1400 Seventh Ave., N., #8, Clear Lake, Iowa, 50428.

THANK YOU Send him a card or call and wish him a happy birthday!

Thank you With love from Teri, Cris, Goldie loved her special family, professionally Jeremy and Amber. referred to as staff and residents at Homestead Assisted Living, for the last seven years. Thank you for giving Goldie a loving, very independent, active and safe home.

THANK YOU She rode a motorcycle at 98, went shopping and more shopping, played unique games, crafts, Little Red Thank you We wish to thank every- Schoolhouse, did exercises, rode the exercise bike, walked and walked. one who responded with When she needed help, although rarely asking for it, cards and good wishes at you were right there. We appreciated you taking her to the time of our 60th doctor’s appointments and fun tours. So much more! anniversary. It was very Thank you all for the love and concern she always felt. heartwarming.

— Wayne and Joan And thank you for having rummage sales!

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Main, 45 years

GARNER — Kenneth and Dianne (Dethmers) Paca, of Garner, were married July 30, 1960 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Duncan.

The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1, at Duncan Hall in Duncan.

The event will be hosted by their children Patti (David Beinhorn), of Tucson, Ariz., Mark (Wendy), of Boone, and Kent (Julie), of Dubuque. They also have three grandchildren.

They request no gifts, please.

BUFFALO CENTER — Larry and Norlene (Pastour) Main, of Buffalo Center, were married July 31, 1965 at the Alexander Reformed Church, Alexander.

The couple will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary with a family dinner Saturday, July 31.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Ronald and Amy Main, of Buffalo Center, Randy and Monica Main, of Buffalo Center, and Renea and Dan Mitchell, of Nashua. They also have six grandchildren.

Hollatz, 40 years GARNER — Michael R. and DeeEtta K. (Legler) Hollatz, of Garner, were married July 24, 1970 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City.

They will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a family dinner this fall.

Greetings may be sent to Michael and DeeEtta at 203 East Lyons, P.O. Box 144, Garner, Iowa 50438. They request no gifts, please.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Angie (Mike) Carver, Matt (Rachel) Hollatz, and Brad (Jodie) Hollatz.

They have five grandchildren.

Jay and Jill (Hillper) Burgardt

Happy 25th Anniversary!

Paca, 50 years

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Amanda, Nick, April

Congratulations on your 35th anniversary!

BIRTHDAY

Joan Watson, 80 MASON CITY — A card shower is planned for Joan Watson, of Mason City, who will turn 80 on July 28.

Cards may be sent to Joan at the following address: 1221 N. Hampshire Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401.

She celebrated at a surprise family gathering Saturday, July 24, with her husband, four children and spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

John and Patricia (Nettleton) Gansen celebrate 35 years of marriage on July 26, 2010.

“To get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with” -Mark Twain.

— Love and champagne to you both!

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Steinberg, Machin JESSICA STEINBERG , of St. Ansgar, is the daughter of Dave and Elaine Steinberg, of St. Ansgar. Jessica is a graduate of St. Ansgar High School and is a senior at the University of Northern Iowa, majoring in biology education.

WADE MACHIN, of Osage, is the son of Troy and Deanna Machin, of Osage. He is a graduate of Osage High School and is employed with RR Donnelley, in Osage.

The couple will be married Sept. 5, 2010 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar.

ACHIEVEMENT

McKone named Senior Scholar FINDLAY, Ohio — Mark McKone, a senior equestrian studies major, recently participated in the University of Findlay’s Symposium for Scholarship and Creativity.

McKone was named a Senior Scholar at the symposium, which recognizes graduating seniors with a grade point average of 3.6 or above. He is a 2006 graduate of Mason City High School and the son of Marian and Tim McKone, Mason City, Iowa.

The 2010 West Hancock After-Prom Party Committee extends a sincere thank you to the following individuals and businesses for their contribution of time, money and gifts.

Please patronize these North Iowa businesses and personally thank the donors for providing another safe prom night for our youth: A Touch of Country, A Touch of Serenity — Sami Kardoes, ABCM Corporation/Westview Care Center, Accelerate, Alliant Energy, Anonymous, Applebee’s, Blue Diamond Car Wash — David Zrostlik, Boekelman BFC, Inc. — Paul and Amy Boekelman, Bonnie’s Treasures, Britt Auto Service, Britt Food Center, Britt Lioness, Britt Lumber Co., Inc., Britt Seed Company, Britt Veterinary Clinic, BrittWoden Insurance, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar, Cancun Mexican Restaurant, Cleaer Lake, CarBuff, Inc. — Ed/Sue Carlson, Carlos O’Kelley’s, Communications 1, Creative Quilts and More, Cutting Corners, Dave and Ramona Kabrick, Dawn’s Cut Above, Diemer Realty, Eagle Auto Body, Earl W. Hill, Extreme Embroidery, Family Eye Care Center, Farm Bureau Office and Insurance, Farmer’s Trust and Savings Bank, Fedder’s Healthmart, First Citizens National Bank, First State Bank, Forest Theatre, Fridley Theatres, Garner Family Dentistry — Drs. Tesene, Mauer and Mauer, Gifts Sew Sweet, Goodnature’s, Hair Designs by Lynn, Hair Plus — Diane Laabs, Hayr Stack, Hillside Golf and Country Club, Hunt’s Electric, In-Step Flooring,

Insurance and Financial Solutions — Rennae and Dave Padderud, J and D Hob Nob, James and Elaine Mallen, Jane’s Beauty Shop — Jane Johnson, JBS Auto Parts, Jim Becker State Farm Insurance, K and H Cooperative Oil Co., Kanawha Equipment, Inc., Kanawha Insurance Agency, Kelly Realty, KIOW Radio, Klein Insurance, Lifetouch Photography, Lynn’s Farm, Madsen Photography, Manufacturer’s Bank and Trust, Marvea Mary’s, MaxYield Cooperative, Midwest Organics — Jay and Jill Burgardt, Miller and Sons Sales and Leasing, National Purity, Next Generation Technologies — Steve Savoy, Original Saw Company, Pizza Ranch of Garner, Pritchard Family Auto Co., Red Rooster, Rhonda BudlongReints, DDS, Steinberg Crafts — Phyllis and Albert Steinberg, Subway of Garner, Swenson’s Hardware, The Cobbler Shoppe, The Flower Cart, The Garden Gate Flowers and Gifts, LLC, Riddles Jewelry, Riekens Plumbing and Heating, Shopko Store #052, Small Claims Unlimited — Deb Studer, Sparboe Farmers-New Horizons Co-op, Stadheim Jewelers, The Image Make, The Kanawha Reporter, The Rib Crib, Thilges Pioneer Seed, Trulson Auto Parts, Unicover, Inc., Whiskey Creek, Wiltgen Jewelers, Winnebago Industries.

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management; Jessica Damm, B.A., cum laude, communication arts WAVERLY — A total of major with concentration in public relations.

315 students received GRAFTON — *Travis bachelor’s degrees from Wartburg College during Kruger, B.A., summa cum laude, biology major. commencement cereHAMPTON — Troy monies, May 30. Of the 149 students who earned Potter, B.A., biology major. honors, 42 graduated LAKE MILLS — *Katrisumma cum laude with na Bernhard, B.A. summa grade point averages of cum laude, biology major; 3.85-4.0; 47 graduated Anthony Norris, B.A., magna cum laude with business administration grade point averages of 3.7-3.84 and 60 graduat- major with concentrations in finance and maned cum laude with grade agement. point averages of 3.5LAKOTA — * Jenna 3.69.

Graduating seniors who Zenk, B.A. summa cum earned the top 40 cumu- laude, biology major.

LIVERMORE — Nathan lative grade point averages by the end of the fall Underberg, B.A., communication arts major with term prior to graduation received honor cords, and concentration in electronic media. were recognized at comMASON CITY — Daniel mencement. Students receiving honor cords are Henrich, B.A. cum laude, indicated with an asterisk biology major; *Kyle Jorgensen, B.A. summa cum in front of their name.

The Class of 2010 also laude, biology major; Ann Makar, B.A. magna cum includes students who laude, biology major; graduated in December Steven Martin, B.A., and those who expect to complete degree require- business administration ments in August, bringing major; Daniel Rose, B.A. the total to approximately biology major; Travis Vlantes, B.A., biology 380 graduates. major.

NASHUA — Kyle VowNorth Iowa graduates ell, B.A., communication are as follows: arts major with concenALGONA — Phillip tration in public relaTrexel, B.A., psychology tions. major.

OSAGE — Andrew BieAPLINGTON — derman, B.A. magna cum Thomas Koenen, B.A., laude, history major; communication arts major with concentration Christopher Bushbaum, B.A., magna cum laude, in public relations. accounting and business CHARLES CITY — Kelsey VanderWerf, B.A., administration majors with concentration in art and communication Thank you management; Michael design majors.

Thank you to my family Gerk, B.A., business FOREST CITY — and friends who came, administration major Andrea Bartlett, B.A., sent cards and helped me with concentrations in magna cum laude, busicelebrate my birthday. finance and management; ness administration — Mary Rohlfsen, major with concentraReese Grafft, B.A., eleGrafton tions in marketing and mentary education major;

Wartburg College graduates

Eric Johnson, B.A., cum laude, biology major; Sarah Wherry, B.M.E., music education major with instrumental concentration.

PARKERSBURG — Braden Claassen, B.A., cum laude, accounting and business administration majors with concentration in finance.

PLYMOUTH — Cassady Bolding, B.A., magna cum laude, business administration major with concentration in management.

ROCKFORD — Danielle Fullerton, B.A., business administration major with concentration in finance.

RUDD — *Jordan Paulus, B.A., summa cum laude, mathematics and economics majors.

THOMPSON — Amy Osheim, B.A., psychology and community sociology majors.

TITONKA — *Scott Post, B.A., summa cum laude, English major.

William Jewell Dean’s List LIBERTY, Mo — Sarah Hodson, of LuVerne, Iowa, was named to the Dean’s List at William Jewell College for the 2010 spring semester.

To qualify a student must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average while carrying 14 or more semester hours.

Bethel graduate ST. PAUL, Minn. — Anna Hachfeld, of Mason City, Iowa, received a bachelor of arts degree in biology, during spring commencement ceremonies, May 22, at Bethel University.

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Thank you I would like to thank my family for planning the open house celebrating my 80th birthday. I would like to thank family and friends who attended my open house or sent a card. It was a wonderful day.

— Helen Faber

Thanks to our coaches and sponsors for another successful season. Newman Cardinals competed in five tournaments with a record of 19-4.

Front row: Justin Fausnaugh, Will Gribben, Sean Flaherty, Ian Holmgaard, Jace Leininger, Josh Thilges.

Middle row: Blake Martinez, Andrew Morse, Max Sernett, John Zook, Caden Kratz, Jacob Lang.

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Schmale, 50 years Monty and Lori Schmale and Stacey and Larry Ubben, along with their children, Derek (Shantel), Cara Schmale, and Kelsey and Riley Ubben, announce the 50th anniversary of their parents, Vernon and Sharon (Morris) Schmale, of Meservey, on July 24, 2010.

The family celebrated at Prairie Meadows Racetrack in Altoona.

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CHELSIE BIRD, of Manly, is the daughter of Ronda Bird, and Rick and Tammy Bird, all of Manly. She is a 2004 graduate of North Central High School and worked at the North Iowa Sleep Lab from 2006 to 2009.

COLE SHOOK, of Abilene, Texas, is the son of Gaylon and Renee Shook, of Abilene, Texas. Cole is a 2001 graduate of Wylie High School and attended Western Texas College for landscaping technology. Cole is employed by Clipper Windpower in Kahuku, Hawaii.

The couple will be married Sept. 25, 2010 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly.

JENNIFER BRUNS, of Manly, is the daughter of Russ and Diane Bruns, of Titonka. She is a 1998 graduate of Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka High School, and a 2002 graduate of Buena Vista University. She is employed by Principal Financial Group in Mason City.

ZACHARY OSTERCAMP, of Manly, is the son of Mike and Rhonda Ostercamp, of Britt. He is a 1999 graduate of West Hancock High School. He is employed

by Schukei Chevrolet and Volkswagon in Mason City.

The couple will be married Aug. 21, 2010 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Titonka.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Wartburg College Dean’s List WAVERLY — The Wartburg College Academic Affairs office released the 2010 Winter/May Term Dean’s List. The list recognizes students who earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above in at least five course credits during the two terms. Four of the five course credits must be graded with a traditional letter grade.

North Iowa students named to the Dean’s List are as follows: ALGONA — Brittany Baer, Sydney Marsh, Shanna Miller, Alyssa Walker, Courtney Westling.

APLINGTON — Thomas Koenen, Tyler Winkey.

BRITT — John Mallen, Lori Tlach.

BUFFALO CENTER — Alyssa Meinders.

CHARLES CITY — Jennifer Domino, Anna

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CLEAR LAKE — Patrick Kolker, Allison Schaefer.

CORWITH — Brandon Sohl.

DUMONT — Megan Aukes, Elizabeth Miller.

GARNER — Kristin Huinker, Erik Jolivette.

GRAFTON — Shea Kruger.

MARBLE ROCK — Megan Kingery.

MASON CITY — Laura Barkema, Britney Borchardt, Elise Duvall, Daniel Henrich, Ann

Makar, Robert Salmon, Sarah Schickel, Amanda Zinnel.

MESERVEY — Briana Lage, Christopher Meester.

NASHUA — Kori Kleinschmidt, Sarah Shoemaker, Kyle Vowell, Megan Weiss, Alex Wiebke.

NORA SPRINGS — Meganne McMurray, Melissa McMurray.

OSAGE — Andrew Biederman, Natalie Branstad, Christopher Bushbaum, Hilary Gerk, Daniel Han-

son, Hakkon Rosendahl, Sarah Wherry.

PARKERSBURG — Devin Claassen, Joshua Schneiderman.

PLAINFIELD — Jami Frost.

ROCKFORD — Cassandra Willert.

RUDD — Kimberly Morische.

ST. ANSGAR — Benjamin Levinson.

TITONKA — Thomas Ullmann, Sarah Wilkin.

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Hanson, 50 years FOREST CITY — Marlen and Karen (Powers) Hanson, of Forest City, were married Aug. 5, 1960 at the First Methodist Church in Crystal Lake.

Marlen and Karen will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, at United Methodist Church in Forest City. They request no gifts please.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Julie and Eric Hensley, of Apex, N.C., Kris and Joan Hanson, of Garner, and Kerby Hanson, of Des Moines. They also have six grandchildren.

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LAURA LARSON, of Nora Springs, is the daughter of Daryl and Jane Larson, of Nora Springs. She is a graduate of Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business. Laura is employed with Latham Hi-Tech Seeds in Alexander.

AARON CUNNINGHAM, of Nora Springs, is the son of Grant and Dawn Cunningham, of Nora Springs.

Aaron is a graduate of North Iowa Area Community College with an applied science degree in agricultural operations management. He is employed by Cunningham Farms in Nora Springs.

The couple will be married at 4 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2010 at Zion Lutheran Church in Rockford.

BILLIE JO DITCH, of Altoona, is the daughter of Neil and Denise Ditch, of Hampton. Billie Jo is a 2003 graduate of Hampton-Dumont High School, and received a B.A. degree in human resource management from the University of Northern Iowa. She is employed with USNW Express in Ankeny.

CORY LEE CLAYPOOL, of Altoona, is the son of Penny Claypool, of Mason City, and the late Jim Claypool, of Hampton. He is a 2003 graduate of North Central High School, Manly, and is employed with the Union Pacific Railroad.

The couple will be married Aug. 21, 2010 at the United Methodist Church in Hampton.

Congratulations

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS CHARLES CITY — Erich Joseph Feller.

BROOKINGS, S.D. — The followMASON CITY — *John Phillip ing North Iowa students were named Lee. to the Dean’s List for the 2010 spring College of Agricultural and Biosemester at South Dakota State Uni- logical Sciences versity.

BUFFALO CENTER — Zachary To earn Dean’s List distinction, in Thomas Meinders.

SDSU’s eight colleges, students BURT — Justin Lavan Zwiefel. must have completed a minimum of CHARLES CITY — Cala Sue 12 credits and must have earned at Westergard. least a 3.5 grade point average on a College of Education and Human 4.0 scale. Students with an asterisk Sciences received a 4.0 grade point average.

SHEFFIELD — Tara Joe Pratt.

College of Arts and Sciences College of Engineering

S. Dakota State Dean’s List

ALGONA — Grant Lee Person.

College of Nursing BURT — *Ashley Jo Zwiefel.

Concordia College award MOORHEAD, Minn. — Eli Allgood, of Mason City, Iowa, is the recipient of a Presidential Distinction award from Concordia College.

Allgood is a 2010 graduate of Mason City High School, and is the son of Dr. Steve and Kim Allgood, Mason City.

Front row, left to right: Alyea Greenan, Brooklyn Reich, Bailey Tickal, Madelyn Benson, Zoey Hakes.

Back row, left to right: Tricia Greenan, Abbi Anderson, Adriana Trca, Danielle Porter, Izabella Minde.

Not pictured: Lilly Stockberger.

Congratulations to the Benson Construction T-ball team on your amazing 7-1 season. Also, for winning the sportsmanship of the year and coach of the year honors.

We are very proud of all of you.

— Jarred Benson and Rick Benson of Benson Construction

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In Loving Memory Amy Lynn (Peck) Hefty July 27, 1982 to July 29, 2009

Lomen, 60 years MASON CITY — Edgar (Ed) and Alice Lomen, of 630 Briarstone Drive, Mason City, will celebrate their 60th anniversary on July 27, 2010. They were married in Zion, Ill., in 1950 by the pastor of the Zion Bible Church.

They will celebrate with their children: daughters, Ruth Christensen (Peter Andolino), of Louisville, KY., and Rachel Lomen (Tom Petersen), of Des Moines, grandchildren, Ryan (Rob) Olson, of Omaha, Neb., Rissa Olson, of Palm Gardens, Fla., Racee Olson (Ben Frances), of Palm Gardens, Fla., Elizabeth Christensen (Robbie Genett), Aguora, Calif., Madyson and Hunter Schmida, Des Moines, and great-granddaughter, Rozlyn Olson, of Omaha, Neb.

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Thank you I wish to thank all my relatives, families and friends for the great cards and gifts for my birthday. I have so many good memoreis of all of you.

God bless, — Archie Rasmussen

earth was too short. You had a caring here that you are watching over us. heart that was shown by the way you This is not “goodbye” it’s “See you took in stray animals and were later!” always there for family. We have been tending to the flowers you have Love you with all of our hearts!

Your husband forever, Lee. planted, but now you have more Mom and Dad (Victor and Sandy). beautiful flowers in heaven. You have shown us many signs down

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Dance with Marvyl Oakland Saturday, July 31, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Carpenter Community Center to celebrate her 80th birthday.

Wellik, 60 years BRITT— Frank E. amd Shirley Ann (Studer) Wellik, of Britt, were married Aug. 1, 1950 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wesley.

The couple will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday, Aug. 1, from Happy Birthday, Mom 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Patrick’s and Grandma!

Hall, Britt. Greetings may No gifts or cards — just be sent to: 2480 Kent Ave. your presence, for visiting, Britt, IA 50423. snacks, and free dancing!

The couple’s children and their spouses are Michael J. (Maureen) NEW ARRIVAL Wellik, of Middletown, Del., Terry (Bert) Wellik, of Forest City, Susan (Roger) Sprague, of Big Lake, Minn., Sandra (Bob) Brcka, of Grimes, Gregory (Mary) Wellik, of Sicklerville, N.J., Jon (Deneen) Wellik, of Ann Arbor, Mich., Jeralyn Wellik, of Britt, and Janan (David) Juliff, of Minneapolis, Minn. They have 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

NEW ARRIVAL DEL RIO, Texas — Capt. Christopher and Shannon Ambroson, of Del Rio, Texas, are parents of a daughter, Elin Jane Ambroson, born July 13, 2010 at Val Verde Medical Center, Del Rio, Texas.

She weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz., and was 22 inches long.

Grandparents are Jim and Melanie Ambroson, of Leland, and Greg and Julie Varner, of Knoxville.

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Franco, Mills You are invited to help Lorraine Discher celebrate her 90th birthday at an open house from 2-4 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 1, at Homestead Assisted Living, 2501 West State St., Mason City (off Taft Avenue in the Pebble Creek addition).

No gifts, please.

NORA SPRINGS — Eva Kay Mills and André Joel Franco were united in marriage on May 8, 2010 at an outdoor ceremony in the gardens of the Cupola Inn Jane M. Taylor, 80 Bed and Breakfast, southeast of Mason City. Uniting CLEAR LAKE — Jane them in marriage was Professor Steve Smith of WalM. Taylor, of Clear Lake, dorf College, Forest City. celebrated her 80th birthCelebrating the marriage were their parents, Dale day at a family dinner Satand Judy Mills, of Nora Springs, and Charlie and Jane urday, July 24.

Franco, of Morenci, Ariz. Family and friends from ten She was born July 28, states and Switzerland attended the ceremony, recep1930. tion and dance.

Greetings may be sent to Eva and André are both 2010 honor graduates of Jane at: 214 N. Lakeview Waldorf College. The couple will make their home in Drive, Apt. 7, Clear Lake, Underwood, Iowa, where Eva will be teaching pre-K Iowa 50428. through second grade special education and André will be working in the field of strength and conditioning.

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Kaden Graf ROCKWELL — David and Jenny Graf, of Rockwell, are parents of a son, Kaden James Graf, born at 12:55 a.m. May 8, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Hopper.

Lake Mills — Toni FOREST CITY _ WalErdahl, Karla Renshaw. dorf College has Lake Park — Elena Henannounced its dean’s list riksen. for the 2009-10 spring Leland — Renae Nelson. semester. To receive the Madrid — Amy Onstot. honor, students must earn Manly — Keith Reuter. a grade point average of 3.5 Mason City — Shaye or better on a 4.0 scale and Johanns. complete a minimum class Mitchell —Micheala load of 12 credits.

Huebsch.

IOWA Nora Springs — Eva Adair — Morgan AupMills. perle.

Norwalk — Ashley Belmond — Eric Janssen Lutrick.

Kelley Rouchka.

Oskaloosa — Autumn Boone — Kristina Jones, Reisetter.

Sarah Jones, Molly Lumley.

Pocahontas — Abby Britt — Jonathan Hohensee.

Aguilar, Kristina Gast, Troy Postville —Jason Hobscheidt, Andrew W. Mueller.

Johnson, Kara Kerns, Sarah Riceville — Rachel Swanson.

Linkenmeyer.

Charles City — Andrea Scarville —Samantha Blanchard, Adam Herrick. Sylvara.

Clarinda — Amy Nelson.

Spencer — Elizabeth Clarion — Marissa Taylor.

Hamilton, Sarah LeichsenSt. Ansgar — Kody ring, Alison March.

Moses.

Clear Lake — Lauren State Center — Sarah Trembath.

Knott.

Crystal Lake — Ashley Story City — Alicia Kunkel.

Danielson.

Des Moines — Jason Stuart — Tiffany Homard.

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Dolliver — Kayla MeeThompson — Aaron han.

Olson.

Eagle Grove — Kati Thornton — Emily Olson.

Bucknell.

Forest City — Jed BergTitonka — Sally Stock. land, Chanel Childs, Toledo — Brianna Gray.

Catherine dos Santos, Boyd Van Horne — Jessica Eser, Jeffrey Fiebig, Holly Schiermeister.

Gilbertson, Alex GrunVinton — Laura Follhovd, Andrew K. Johnson, mann.

Matthew Klaus, Mallory Wellsburg — Kristen Lovik, Sabrina Parcher, Nielsen.

Trinity Renchin, Marit ARIZONA Rheinheimer, Topher Flagstaff — Robert Edel.

Tackman.

CALIFORNIA Garner — Janelle FlateMoreno Valley — Sara bo.

Baker.

Grimes — Alicia Gibbs.

Porterville — Gabriela Hazleton — Rachel Gonzales.

Goodknight.

Temecula — Steven Huxley — Elyse ErickBoucher. son.

COLORADO Jefferson — Bethann Aurora — Molly O’Brien.

Bohnet.

FLORIDA Keystone — Marissa

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Davenport — Joshua Masterson.

ILLINOIS Freeport — Nefertiti Rasheed.

KANSAS Berryton — Colin Moriarty.

MASSACHUSETTS West Yarmouth — Daniel Coimbra.

MICHIGAN Ira —Jennifer Kensicki.

MINNESOTA Adams — Cody Barnes.

Albert Lea — April DeVries.

Alden — Erin Krogsgaard.

berstein.

West Concord — Elizabeth Hanson.

Winona — Samantha Kohner.

OKLAHOMA Monroe —Justin McKenzie.

SOUTH DAKOTA Brandon — Drew Jackson.

TENNESSEE Madison — Rebekah Morgan.

WISCONSIN Menomonie — Kevin Herrmann.

INTERNATIONAL BRAZIL Mariana Machado, Angus — Jessica Aakre.

Abrahao Vinhas Neto.

CANADA Blue Earth — Mary Macey Hickes, Jeremy Dickman, Kathryn Mullaly.

Cambridge — Brian Trach.

CHINA Schultz.

Cannon Falls — Brittany Samantha Chin.

Fennern, Dean Safe.

Canton — Caitlin Leitzen.

Duesey D’Arts art Chanhassen — Ashlee show winners Kirkpatrick.

GARNER — Winners Dover — Elizabeth were announced in the Henry.

Duesey D’Arts 2010 Show Fairmont — Megan and Competition held Forster.

Hayfield — Kasey Krek- during Duesey Days at the Garner Public Library. The ling. contest was open to all Jackson — Jacquelyn area children from Vrchota. preschool to 12th grade, Jeffers — Emily Huls.

Jordan — Andrew Huss. and this year an adult class was added. The Kasson — Ashleigh competition drew 24 Betha. entries.

Le Center — Andrew Winning entries were Blum. determined by the best Morristown — April use of the theme “Water Meschke.

Water Everywhere.”

Owatonna — Matthew Winners in Class Knutson.

Preschool-3rd (twoRedwood Falls — dimensional): 1st place, Annissa Hacker.

Beach, Bethany Wacker; Saint Charles — Alan 2nd place, The Waterfall, Groebner Rachel Wacker; 3rd place, Sherburn —Emily Water Water Whale in the Schlenk.

Water, Connor Kueper; St. Charles — Anandi (Three-dimensional): 1st Gilseth.

Tower — Synnove Abra- place, High Wave, MaKenna Rayhons. hamson.

Class 4th-6th (twoWaseca — Megan Dobdimensional): 1st place,

Ocean Home, Miranda Jolly; 2nd place, Fireworks over the Lake, Abbey Hanson; 3rd place Ripples at Sunset, Paige Rasmuson; (three-dimensional): 1st place, Having a ball going over the Waterfall, Ashley Jolly; 2nd place, Hawaii, Lily Hanson; 3rd place, R is for Rain, Madison Kueper.

Class 7th-8th (twodimensional): 1st place, Above and Below the Water, Which way is Up?, Kyle Kueper; 2nd place, Storm, Sara Hoover; (three-dimensional) 1st place, Noah’s Ark Pet Shop, Jamie Jolly.

Class 9th-12th: 1st place, Mystic Island, Bonnie Lewis; 2nd place, Wonder in the Water, Dylan Frascht; (threedimensional): Honorable Mention, Alice in Wonderland, Andrea Rigsbee.

Class Adult (twoDimensional: 1st place, Translucent Grace, Corrine Muyskens; 2nd place, River of Life, Val Anderson; 3rd place, Lisa and Baby, Jeff Hanson; (threedimensional): 1st place

Serenity, Bobbie Halverson.

This year a request was made by the judges to award the Best in Show.

This was awarded to Jamie Jolly for Noah’s Ark Pet Shop. The People’s Choice Award was awarded to Paige Rasmuson for “Ripples at Sunset”.

The 1st and 2nd place entries will be on display along with the people’s choice in the public library until the first of August.

Rockhurst graduate KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Gary Dwayne Eichenberger, of Lakota, received a doctor of physical therapy degree, in spring commencement ceremonies at Rockhurst University.

Ross University graduate NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Erin Werner, of Lake Mills, Iowa, received a doctor of medicine degree, June 4, from Ross University School of Medicine.

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Frieda Feldt, 95 OSAGE — A card shower is planned for Frieda Feldt, of rural Osage, who will observe her 95th birthday on Friday, July 30.

Cards may be sent to Frieda at: 3783 Cameo Ave., Osage, Iowa 50461.

THANK YOU

Thank you Our well-deserved thank you’s to everyone at Homestead Assisted Living.

In Goldie’s last days, the 4th floor nursing staff at Mercy Medical CenterNorth Iowa, including “cousin Amy,” team of doctors, dietary, social workers, made us very aware of what was going on and we felt their loving concern.

The staff at hospice, with their shared knowledge and physical caring of Goldie gave us such confidence and peace of mind.

All the long-time friends who could spend some of Goldie’s last five days with her, made Goldie very happy and peaceful. Thank

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you for the flowers and generous contributions toward Goldie’s scholarship fund.

Karl, Dennis, Sue and Carolyn E., with Carolyn B. at the piano singing, “Sunday School Jubilee” — Goldie loved it. Katy, your heartfelt singing flowed right into our hearts. The church circle worked many hours giving us a lunch Goldie would definitely approve of. Pastor Don Preston and Gary, Jamie, Dano and Wayne of Hogan Bremer, we felt your loving, spiritual concern for our wishes and wanting to help us make this time right.

With gratitude and appreciation, — The family of Goldie Michalek Holden

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