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Mason City, Iowa ✦ Sunday, March 20, 2011

New Arrival

New Arrival

Kris and Sara Zilge, of Mason City, are the parents of a son, Hayden Alan Zilge, born at 5:51 p.m.

Jan. 2, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

Tom and Lori Rattay, of Mason City, are parents of a daughter, Tessa Jane, born at 8:43 p.m. Dec. 7, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

New Arrival

New Arrival

Brandon and Lisa Repp, of Verona, Wis., are parents of a daughter, Nicole Merciel Repp, born at 4:16 p.m.

Feb. 21, 2011 at Meriter Hospital, Madison, Wis. Carl and Amy Bothwell, of Mason City, are the parents of a son, Jase Robert, born Jan. 25, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

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ENGAGED

65 YEARS!!!!

Mackey, Lunde ALLIE MACKEY, of Johnston, Iowa, is the daughter of Brian and Jan Mackey of Johnston. She is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in early childhood/elementary education. She is employed by Des Moines Public Schools in Des Moines.

SEAN LUNDE, of Mason City, is the son of John and Sally Lunde of Mason City. He is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in family services.

He is employed by Good-

will Industries of Central Iowa in Des Moines.

The couple will be married at 3:30 p.m. May 21, 2011, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Urbandale.

BIRTHDAY March 20, 1916 —

Bob and Cathy Wells have been married for 65 wonderful years.

Congratulations and lots of love from your twin daughters Patsy, Betsy and their families.

Cards and warm thoughts can be sent to: 2207 S. Third St., Clear Lake, IA 50428.

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ANNA REED, of New Brighton, Minn., is the daughter of Kari Reed of Hutchinson, Minn., and Mark and Vicky Reed of Eagan, Minn. She is a graduate of Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson, Minn., and served four years with the United States Marine Corps.

She will graduate in May from Bethel University, St. Paul, Minn., with a BSN degree.

KEVIN WIND, of New Brighton, Minn., is the son of Ken and Lavaun Wind of Clear Lake. He is a graduate of Ventura High School, Ventura, Iowa, and Northwestern College, St. Paul, Minn., with degrees in graphic design Thank You and Biblical studies. He is The family of Harlan Stille wishes to convey our employed by Ham in the Fridge Design in Minsincere thanks for your kind expression of sympa- neapolis.

The couple will be marthy in our recent great loss.

— RoseAnn Stille and ried June 4, 2011, in Family Hutchinson, Minn.

THANK YOU A Big ‘Thank you’ for the many cards, gifts, flowers and phone calls we received for our 60th anniversary. Thank you to our family for a great weekend. God Bless you all.

— Clarence and Gen Seebeck

was born.

He is 95-years-old today (Sunday, March 20).

He is now living in Room 170 at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City No cards or gifts necessary.

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Thank you to everyone who sent a card with all the memories to me for my 80th birthday. I enjoyed reading them all.

Also, thanks to those who sent flowers and gifts.

It was wonderful to hear from all of you.

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NEW ARRIVALS

BIRTHDAYS Papa and Hannah

Lucah Grandgenett Lena Grandgenett

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CARROLL — Brandon and Jennifer Grandgenett, of Carroll, are parents of a twin boy and girl, Lucah Brandon Grandgenett and Lena Marie Grandgenett, born Dec. 7, 2010.

Lucah weighed 3 lbs. 10 oz., and was 16 inches long.

Lena was 3 lbs. 12oz., and was 17½ inches long.

Grandparents are Mike and Val Grandgenett, of Carroll.

Great-grandparents are Shirley Grandgenett, Mason City; Dixie Stromley, of Manly, and Wayne Stromley, of Mason City.

MASON CITY — Carl and Amy Bothwell, of Mason City, are the parents of a son, Jase Robert, born Jan. 25, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

He weighed 7 lbs. 7 oz., and was 20 inches long.

Jase is welcomed by a brother, Jaxon, and sister, Sophia.

Grandparents are Bob and Judy Allen, of Mason City; Pat and Rose Donnelly of Robins, Iowa, and Scott and Janelle Bothwell, of Mason City.

Great-grandparents are Carole Bothwell, of Mason City; June Schmall, of Cedar Rapids, and Irene Hanson, of Mason City.

Happy 70th birthday to Dennis and 10th birthday to Hannah!

THANK YOU Thank You I want to thank everyone that sent birthday cards, gifts and the cake I got for my 80th birthday on Feb. 27, 2011.

— Robert Schmidt

We make smiles Landon Burt MASON CITY — Matthew Burt and Nicole Anderson, of Mason City, are parents of a son, Landon Matthew Burt, born at 9:54 p.m. Jan. 17, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

He weighed 4 lbs., 13 oz., and was 17¾ inches long.

Grandparents are Orville and Nancy Anderson, of Mason City; Roger Burt, of Mason City, and Heidi Rippentrop and Ron Riser, of Hansell.

Great-grandparents are Bob and Sally Stricker, of Mason City; Sadie Ginther, of Rockford, and Ron and Linda Rippentrop, of Mason City.

Tessa Jane Rattay MASON CITY — Tom and Lori Rattay, of Mason City, are parents of a daughter, Tessa Jane, born at 8:43 p.m.

Dec. 7, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

She weighed 9 lbs., 6 oz., and was 20½ inches long.

Tessa is welcomed by big brother, Elija.

Grandparents are Linda Smith, Mason City, and the late Gary Smith, and Cassie Rattay, Mason City, and the late Heinz Rattay.

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ENGAGED

MEMORIAL In Loving Memory

Kingland, Pedersen

Beth Weydert of Swaledale, Iowa, announces the engagement of her son, Nicholas Hoppman, to Nacia Collins, daughter of Michael and Jody Collins of Cambridge, Iowa.

The wedding will take place May 14, 2011, at Iowa State University, where the couple graduated from in May 2009.

REBECCA KINGLAND, of Underwood, Iowa, is the daughter of Marvin and Mary Kingland of Hanlontown.

Rebecca graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business. Rebecca is employed by Farm Credit Services of America in Harlan, Iowa.

ERIK PEDERSEN, of Underwood, Iowa, is the son of Dan and Sheila Pedersen of Underwood. Erik graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business. Erik farms near Underwood.

The couple will be married at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, Iowa.

Alman, Olson JENNA ALMAN, of Mason City, is the daughter of Scott and Judy Alman of Mason City. She graduated from Mason City High School in 2002, and from North Iowa Area Community College in the physical therapist assistant program. She is employed by Reliant Rehab in Granger.

JOSH OLSON, of Thompson, is the son of Don and Julie Olson of Thompson. He graduated from North Iowa High School in 2002, and received a bachelor of arts degree from Buena Vista University. He is employed

by Nationwide Insurance

THANK YOU Thank You We would like to thank everyone who participated in supporting us with Colby’s benefit. A big thanks to all the businesses and the community that donated items and made the event a special day. Thanks to Jimmy Prince at the Iowa National Guard Armory for letting us use your facility and making this event happen. Thanks to Rex Taylor, for being there for us, at such short notice and for delivering such a great auction. To Bryan Shaver, Joe Shaver and the band for dedicating their time and playing great music, you guys rock! Our deepest gratiin Des Moines. tude to our family and friends that worked so hard in The couple will be mar- making this event special, we are so grateful to you all. ried at 3 p.m. May 14, 2011, Thanks again, to everyone for honoring Colby’s life, and at Wesley United for all the support and love. We love you all.

Methodist Church in Sincerely, Mason City.

— Dale, Brenda and Samantha Schmidtke

Thomas J. Brannon Aug. 4, 1965, to Feb. 19, 2011 Tom always had a smile on his face and we are sure he’s smiling brightly as he sees what love you all have given since he was called away so suddenly.

The Tom Brannon family extends heartfelt appreciation to all who have supported us through this difficult time. We have been overwhelmed by your generosity shown recently and in the four months since his diagnosis.

Special thanks to Monsignor Brunkan, Reid’s Funeral Chapel, St. Mary’s Choir, Rick and Kelli Wangsness, Stan Dreier and preparers of St. Mary’s luncheon.

Your kindness will never be forgotten.

Amy, Derek and Deven Heitland Velma Brannon Mike and Nancy Brannon family Pat and Dale Mennenga family Jackie and Mike Kramer family Phil Brannon

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NEW ARRIVALS

MARRIED Congratulations Emily and Travis

Nicole Repp

MASON CITY — Kris and Sara Zilge, of Mason City, are the parents of a son, Hayden Alan Zilge, born at 5:51 p.m. Jan. 2, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

He weighed 4 lbs. 12 oz., and was 18 inches long.

Hayden is welcomed by a sister, Peyton.

Grandparents are Connie Gramstad, Shakopee, Minn., and the late Jason Gramstad, and Larry and Kathy Zilge, Mason City.

Great-grandparents are the late Merit and Geraldine Wike, Burnetta Gramstad, Darwin, Minn., and the late Melvin Gramstad, Art and Betty Lou Harris, Mason City, Laverne Zilge, Mason City, and the late Luverne Zilge.

VERONA, Wis. — Brandon and Lisa Repp, of Verona, Wis., are parents of a daughter, Nicole Merciel Repp, born at 4:16 p.m. Feb. 21, 2011 at Meriter Hospital, Madison, Wis. She weighed 10 lbs., 4 oz., and was 21 inches long.

Nicole is welcomed by big brother, Anders, and big sister, Ellie.

Grandparents are Mark and Patricia Repp, of Mason City, Iowa, and Duane and Mary Arneson, of River Falls, Wis. Great-grandparents are John and Barbara Repp, and Kenneth Jorgensen, all of Mason City, Iowa, and Yvonne Fox, of Altoona, Wis.

THANK YOU enjoyed planning the entire weekend. Their What a happy surprise, work and the work of their dear hearts and gentle families allowed the rest of people, to discover colorful us to sit back and enjoy. I cards with caring notes thank them from the botspilling out of my mailbox. tom of my heart. Thanks to What a pleasure to greet all who joined St. Luke for relatives and dear friends communion, praised God from near and far. The with their singing, and brightly colored plants and stayed afterward to celebouquets are so much brate my 80th birthday. appreciated and add a Members of the kitchen touch of spring to my committee and all who home. I know my four furnished food are to be beautiful daughters commended. Indeed, we

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the cards. Can’t wait to be have been richly blessed through the years. A clos- home to visit with everyone in person. ing thought: please continue to keep me in your Thanks again, prayers.

— Florence Kriens — Beverly Coffey Nora Springs Thank You We would like to thank Thank You everyone for the overwhelming comfort and I would like to thank support shown to us at the everyone who took the time of our loss. Thank you time to send me birthday to the Women of the cards and phone calls on Moose for the luncheon. my 80th birthday. I really — Family of Mindy enjoyed visiting with Westendorf everyone and reading all

Emily Mae Lugar Travis James Sadler were married Feb. 20, 2011 Holy Family Catholic Church Mason City, Iowa Love, Your Family

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Capitol’ projects

Happy 1st Birthday Brynlee!

We Love You! — Mommy, Daddy and Big Brother Jackson

Happy 40th Furball March 21, 2011

ANNIVERSARY

Draper, 50 years ALEXANDER — Gene Draper and Judy (Boelman) Lucille Draper of Alexander, Iowa, Friesenborg, 90 were married March 18, LAKE MILLS — A card 1961, at the First Reformed shower is planned for Church in Alexander, Lucille Friesenborg, of Iowa.

Lake Mills, who is celeThe couple will celebrating her 90th birthday brate their 50th wedding March 24. anniversary with a family Lucille’s children are dinner. Cards can be sent Dennis (Lu) Friesenborg to Gene and Judy Draper at and Karen (Mark) Bull.

1781 Balsam Ave., AlexanHer grandchildren are der, IA 50420.

Brad (Beth) Bull and Matt The couple’s children Bull, and great-grandchil- and their spouses are Jacki dren are Olivia and Bray- and Alan Anderson, lan Bull.

Alexander; Ken and Jodi Birthday greetings can Draper, Mason City, and be sent to Lucille at the Mike and Julie Draper, Lake Mills Care Center, Mason City. They have 11 406 S. 10th Ave. E., Lake grandchildren and one Mills, IA 50450. great-grandchild.

AMES — Iowa State University student Raeann Shimak, of Mason City, will be among 25 ISU undergraduates who present their research to legislators and others, during the sixth annual “Research in the Capitol” Tuesday, March 22, in the rotunda of the State Capitol building in Des Moines.

Shimak, who majors in biochemistry and genetics, will present “Analysis of Available Diagnostic Tests for Optimized Detection of Visceral Leishmania Infantum Infection in Canines.”

Her research mentor is Christine Petersen, assistant professor of veterinary pathology More than 60 undergraduate students from Iowa’s three Regent universities (Iowa State, the University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa) will display their research posters and describe their projects.

The event highlights the importance of research to the undergraduate learning experience. Gov. Terry Branstad will present opening remarks.

Iowa Beef Expo results DES MOINES — The 35th annual Iowa Beef Expo was held Feb. 13-20 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.

There were five breed sales that had an $8,000 or higher top selling bull, and six breed sales that had a $6,000 or higher top selling female.

The lineup included 316 consignors with 675 lots, selling for a record setting $1,930,655, according to a news release.

North Iowans taking honors at the expo are as

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na, reserve champion; Thank You Supreme breed — (Third Many thanks to all who Supreme) — Kiersten Jass, sent us cards and wished Foundation Simmental; us well for our 60th Fifth Supreme — Eric Meyer, reserve commercial. anniversary. May God bless.

— Loren and Mary Upper Iowa Levenhagen

Dean’s List FAYETTE — Upper Iowa University released its 2010 fall semester Dean’s List. To be honored, undergraduates must earn a minimum 3.50 grade point average for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student.

North Iowa graduates include: ACKLEY — Tracy Nuss.

APLINGTON — Elizabeth Limburg, Kyle Reisinger.

CLARKSVILLE — Shellee Bartlett.

DUMONT — Shelene Codner.

ELMA — Parveen Karim.

FENTON — Jaclyn Bierle.

MASON CITY — Cole Hanson, Cory Lawson.

PARKERSBURG — Samantha Cummings, Crystal Jans, Brooke Madsen, Canzadie Makedonski, Jesse Nitcher, Miranda Allspach.

PLAINFIELD — Alex Kramer.

RICEVILLE — Jason Foss.

SHELL ROCK — Jessica Fisher.

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Salers Results: Top Female ($2,600) — WPS Miss BP Union 6X, consigned by Wolf Polled Salers, Aplington.

The Iowa Beef Expo Junior Steer and Heifer Show was held Feb. 19-20, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, with 1,004 head of cattle exhibited. Abby Staudt, of Rockford, had the reserve champion in the Simmental breed category for market animals.

Breeding heifer champions and reserve champions were as follows: LimFlex Breed — Zach Greiman, Garner, champion; Foundation Simmental Breed — Kiersten Jass, Garner, champion; High % Simmental Breed — Chase Jass, Garner, champion; Commercial — Division 4 — Eric Meyer, Rowan, champion; Angus — Cole Greiman, Garner, reserve champion; Limousin — Mara Anderson, Garner, reserve champion; Commercial — Eric Meyer, Rowan, reserve champion; Commercial — Division 2 — Mallory Bormann, Algo-

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Congratulations Kara Foutch!

Kara is a recent graduate, with honors, from Baptist Health Schools, Little Rock, Ark., with a degree in registered nursing.

Proud parents are Debbie Martin, Nora Springs, and Gary Foutch, Indianola. Proud grandparents are Gerald and Arlene Foutch, Mason City, and Harold and Gloria Martin, Rockford.

Best wishes from your many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Much love, — Aunt Dee and Uncle Russ

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CATERING Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill 1519 4th Street SW, Mason City 641.423.4000 Catering for all occasions including weddings, birthdays, retirements, holiday gatherings, reunions and anniversaries. Also available for business meetings. Call for our catering menu.

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CONGRATULATIONS

MILITARY NOTES Dr. Eric Wagner D.D.S. was honored March 3, 2011, while attending the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army Dental Corps, and was one of seven new members inducted into the Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3).

Membership in the order denotes distin-

guished service which is recognized by the senior leadership of the Army Medical Department (AMEDD). Members are given a certificate and a medallion.

Dr. Wagner is a colonel and serves in the U.S. Army Reserve as the chief of staff and deputy commander for the 75-member unit of dental officers that are

attached to the U.S. Army Dental Command, which is part of the AMEDD. He performs various administrative duties throughout the year that keep him in contact with the unit members, which are spread throughout the country. He has been associated with the Army since 1983, first in active duty and since 1987 in the Army Reserve.

Dr. Wagner maintains a dental practice with offices in Hampton and Sheffield.

Army Reserve Pvt. Joshua J. Trettin graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Trettin earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Linda Trettin, of Strawberry Point, and Roger Trettin, of Rockford.

Congratulations Taylor Lugar on your graduation from The Salon Professional Academy of Iowa City, February 2011.

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Donald Taylor, 85 Donald Taylor will celebrate his 85th birthday with a family dinner Sunday, March 20.

Help Donald celebrate his 85th by showering him with cards!

GOODELL — Dick Barkema Jr., of Goodell, will celebrate his 85th birthday at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 27, at the United Methodist Church, Goodell.

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