Apr 20 2014

Mason City, Iowa âœŚ Sunday, April 20, 2014

Birthday

Birth

95th Birthday

Henrik Ivan Sturges

Iris Ong, of Clear Lake, will celebrate her 95th birthday with a card shower.

Cards can be sent to Iris at: 401 W. 10th Ave. N., Apt. 8, Clear Lake, IA 50428.

Josh and Nancy Sturges, of Nora Springs, are the parents of a son, Henrik Ivan Sturges, born Oct. 10, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, in Mason City.

Anniversary Wedding Bugbee, 73rd Anniversary Leslie and Vivian Bugbee of Mason City were married on April 20, 1941, in Hatton, North Dakota.

Karen Diane and Mark Gerard Stenzel were united in marriage February 22, 2014, at St. James Catholic Church, Forest City, with the Rev. Father Miller officiating.

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Awards & Achievements

Days to Remember Memorial

Our L’il Hunny Bunny Titan Cain Roberts Born 10-16-2013 Proud Mom and Dad Nicole Tabor & Travis Roberts Happy 1st Easter, Titan!

Your Family Loves You!!

Monte Topp Receives Deb Simpson Safety Award Employee of the Month Monte Topp, DSR with Con-Way Freight was given the Safety Award for the month of March.

Monte has been recognized for his attention to safe practices while performing a great job for Con-way! Thank you, Monte!

Birth Easton Wayne Zieman Abby and Brian Zieman are the parents of a son, Easton Wayne Zieman, born at 12:11 p.m. April 5, 2014, at Iowa Specialties Hospital in Clarion, Iowa.

He weighed 7 pounds, 10.5 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

We are so happy for both of you — Congratulations.

Welcome to the family Easton, God bless.

Love, Aunt Deborah and Uncle Michael

Deb Simpson was nominated by her coworkers to receive the Employee of the Month Award for the month of March, at Conway Freight.

Deb works as a customer service representative, and enjoys and entertains her co-workers and the customers they serve!

Thank you, Deb!

Remembering Randy Scott Tvedt 08-28-1961 to 04-19-2013 We never had the chance to say goodbye.

Always in our hearts and thoughts.

You are deeply missed.

Sis, Connor, Hunter and the Tvedt Family

Mullenbach chosen as finalist in pageant OSAGE — Ally Marie Mullenbach, age 12, daughter of Tracy and Wayne Mullenbach of Osage, has been chosen as a State Finalist in the National American Miss Iowa Pageant to be held May 3 & 4 at the beautiful Ramada Convention Center in Waterloo, Iowa.

The National American Miss pageants are held for girls ages 4-18, and have five different age divisions. Ally will participate in the pre-teen age division, along with other outstanding young ladies from across the great state of Iowa.

Ally’s activities include volleyball, softball, gymnastics, tennis, babysitting and 4-H. She also enjoys horses, swimming, modeling and cosmetology.

Ally’s sponsors include Val Lyons, M.D. PC; Cedar Valley Reiki Center; Weber Auto Parts; Dr. Lorne Johnson; McNaughton Anesthesia Services; Cedar Valley Hearing Services; Priceless Images; Family & Friends.

Now booking for the 2014 Season

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Birthdays

Delores Tweeten 95th Birthday FOREST CITY — Delores Tweeten, of Forest City, will be celebrating her 95th birthday on Thursday, April 24, with a card shower. She was born on April 24, 1919. Birthday greetings and cards may be sent to her at 212 West L St., Forest City, IA 50436. She requests no gifts, please.

Flora Janssen, 90 Years Happy 90th birthday to Flora Janssen on April 24th!!

This is the day which the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24). Cards may be mailed to: 501 S. Kentucky Ave., Mason City, IA 50401.

Leon Benjegerdes, 70 Years Our Grandpa Leon turns 70 on April 26.

Greetings may be sent to him at: 1220 Moonstone Ct., Mason City, IA 50401.

Happy Birthday, Grandpa!

Love, Dante, Anton, Ethan & Brody

Clifford ‘Cliff’ Branstad Clifford “Cliff’ Branstad, of Thompson, will celebrate his 90th birthday on Wednesday, April 23.

Birthday greetings may be sent to Cliff at the following address: 43772 140th Ave., Thompson, IA 50478.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, YOUR FAMILY!!

Iris Ong, 95 CLEAR LAKE — Iris Ong, of Clear Lake, will celebrate her 95th birthday with a card shower.

She was born April 21, 1919, in Clear Lake.

Cards can be sent to Iris Ong at: 401 W. 10th Ave. N., Apt. 8, Clear Lake, IA 50428.

Happy 95th Birthday! We love you!

— From your family

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Anniversaries

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin

Yezek, 25 Years Scott and Glenda Yezek will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on April 29, 2014.

Cards and greetings can be sent to the couple at 1283 Moonstone Ct., Mason City, IA 50401 Congratulations!

Jacob, Joshua, and Jordan Yezek and the rest of your family

(Never Known to Fail) Oh, Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity.

Oh Star of the Son, help me and show me herein you are my Mother.

Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request).

There are none that can withstand your power.

Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times).

Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three times).

Say this prayer for three consecutive days.

You must publish it and it will be granted to you.

M.S.

Meinecke, 40 Years Don and Kathy (Orsmby) Meinecke were married on April 19, 1974.

They will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a card shower.

Cards and greetings can be sent to 205 Acorn Drive, Forest City, IA 50436.

They will celebrate with their children Chris Meinecke and Jen (George) Baker. They also have two grandchildren, Chelsie and Zach Baker.

Oborny’s Celebrating 50 Years!

Francis and Marge (Kofron) Oborny were united in marriage on May 4, 1964.

We invite you to join us for an open house celebration to honor the couple’s 50th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, May 3, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the USDS Building (Highway 69) in Garner, Iowa.

Together they have found a friendship, raised a family, and built a beautiful marriage.

Hosted by their children and spouses.

Thank You

Thank You Thanks to the many friends and family who honored me on my 100th birthday with wonderful cards and visits. Thanks also to the St. John’s Church Choir for their beautiful music and Oakwood Care Center staff for their assistance. I am truly blessed.

Edna Albers

Hansen, 50th anniversary

Thank You

Chuck and Judy Hansen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 18, 2014.

A family dinner is planned for a later date.

The couple’s children are Christine and her son Joshua from St. Ansgar. Voun and son Cody, daughter Courtney, and her son Brayton, all of St. Ansgar.

Thank you to all family and friends who sent cards and contacted me for my 90th birthday. I really enjoyed hearing from all of you.

Thelma Ver Brugge

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Globe Gazette Celebrations

Anniversaries

Bugbee 73rd Anniversary

Michaelis 50th Anniversary Bob and Jean (Furness) Michaelis of Hanlontown, Iowa, were married April 25, 1964, at Grace Lutheran Church, Hanlontown, Iowa.

They celebrated their 50th anniversary with a family trip to Hawaii in August of 2013 and a family

gathering Easter weekend.

Their children are Todd (Cheryl) Michaelis of Waukesha, Wisconsin, and Chad (Nancy) Michaelis and granddaughter Anika of Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Leslie and Vivian Bugbee of Mason City were married on April 20, 1941, in Hatton, North Dakota.

Congratulations on your 73rd Wedding Anniversary!

May God bless you and fill your life with more love and happiness.

From all your loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren

Shafer, 60 Years

Johnson, 40 Years

Please join Ralph and Dixie as they celebrate 60 years of marriage. They were married April 28, 1954.

We will be hosting a surprise open house celebration in their honor on Sunday, April 27, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 100 1st Street N.E. in Mason City. We ask that the only gift, would be the honor of your attendance. The event is hosted by their family.

If you are unable to attend, but would like to send a card, please send it in care of their Daughter Peg Davis at 1454 East State Street, Mason City, IA 50401.

Hope to see you there!

Thomas Johnson and Barbara (Victorine) Johnson of Clear Lake, Iowa, were married April 24, 1974, in Chester, Iowa, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church. The couple will celebrate their 40th anniversary with family and friends.

The couple’s children and their families are Greg and Wendy Johnson, Garett, Wyatt and Maizee of Byron, Minn.; and Andy and Sarah Johnson, Olivia, Paige and Hayden of Rockwell, Iowa.

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Birthdays How To Submit Your Items

Bob Anderson, 87 CLEAR LAKE — A card shower is planned for Bob Anderson, of Clear Lake, who will celebrate his 87th birthday, April 23.

He was born April 23, 1927.

Bob and his wife, Wilma have two daughters, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Cards may be sent to Bob at the following address: 401 W. 10th Ave. N. #2, Clear Lake, IA 50428.

Arnold ‘Arnie’ Hauge

Bob Korneisel, 85

Please help us celebrate Arnold “Arnie” Hauge’s 90th birthday on April 26 by taking part in a card shower.

Mail your cards and well wishes to: 3414 Balsam Ave., Fertile, IA 50434. Please no gifts, cards only.

Thank you, the Hauge family

BRITT — Bob Korneisel, of Britt, will celebrate his 85th birthday at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Municipal Building in Britt. He requests no gifts, please.

He was born April 28, 1929 in Britt, Iowa.

Greetings may be sent to Bob at: P.O. Box 233, Britt, IA 50423.

Please help us celebrate Dad’s 85th birthday!

— Kurt, Marcia and Kent Korneisel

If you have an item to submit to this section, please stop by the Globe Gazette for a form Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at 300 North Washington, Mason City. Online submission is encouraged at www.globegazette.com, click on EXTRAS then Celebrations.

To be printed in the Sunday’s Celebrations section and Online, items must be in the Globe Gazette office no later than 5 pm Monday prior to publication. We can’t take the information over the phone, and we ask that announcements be printed or typed. It would also be helpful if you include a daytime phone number in case there are any questions.

Engagements & Weddings: Standard announcement will be published free of charge without a photo. Custom wording and photos are an additional charge. (See chart below.)

Anniversaries: At 25 years or more, we will publish the standard announcement free of charge. Anniversaries of less than 25 years can be published as a Day to Remember starting at $26.50. Custom wording & photos are an additional charge. (See chart below.)

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Birth

Anniversary

Henrik Ivan Sturges NORA SPRINGS — Josh and Nancy Sturges, of Nora Springs, are the parents of a son, Henrik Ivan Sturges, born at 4:29 p.m., Oct. 10, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, in Mason City, Iowa. He weighed 7 pounds, 4.8 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Henrik is welcomed by grandparents Ray and Mary Mechem, Mason City, Penny Sturges, Mason City, and Doug Sturges, Clear Lake. Great-grandparents are Gloria Taylor, Ventura, Fern Jones, Boulder, Colo., and Jay and Ellen Sturges, Rockwell.

Awards & Achievements National Champ Thanks PHF Karate John Gym

Peterson, 25 Years Jim Peterson and Cindy (Watros) Peterson of Rudd, Iowa, were married April 22, 1989, in Rockford, Iowa, at First United Methodist Church. The couple will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a family vacation this summer in Colorado.

Cards and greetings can be sent to 210 Chickasaw St., Rudd, IA 50471. No gifts please.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Jake (Dana) Peterson, Plymouth, Iowa; and Leah Peterson, Rudd, Iowa.

They have three grandchildren, Brooklyn, Thomis and Carlie Peterson.

Award & Achievement Mason City Sunrise Rotary Club Student

WA TAN YE CLUB 50-YEAR AWARD Lucille Feldhus was recently recognized for her 50-year membership in WA TAN YE Club of Mason City.

Jim 167 and Tim 213 Stepleton – National Champ An active member since March 3, 1964, Lucille has Wrestling at the UNI Cliff Keen Nationals. served as Secretary, Parliamentarian, President, numerCongratulations! ous terms, and currently is President of the Mason City Club. She has served as President of the National Association. Lucille has loyally performed “Service Foremost” for 50 Years!

Brown

MASON CITY — Austin Brown was honored as the March Student of the Month by the Mason City Sunrise Rotary Club. He is a senior at Mason City Alternative School, where he has had perfect attendance and was chosen as a Student of the Week. He is the son of Amy Westling.

After graduating, Brown plans to continue his career with Applebee’s.

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Wedding

Memorial Day Tribute

Karen Diane Knudtson and Mark Gerard Stenzel A family ceremony was held at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City with a reception that followed in Owatonna, Minn., on the 22nd of February 2014.

Mrs. Robert Knudtson, mother of the bride, Rachel Rognes, Kimberly Scott, Jessica Meyer, Levi Kester, Tommy Stenzel and Justin Kester, children, were special guests of honor. Serving as flower girl was the granddaughter of the bride, Brynn Rognes.

Thank You Thank You The family of Beth Jensen of Clear Lake thanks so many people for their kindnesses during her last years.

We particularly appreciated the staff and residents of Apple Valley Assisted Living, the staff of Good Shepherd Health Center, the staff of Hospice of North Iowa, and the staff at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel. We also thank Pastor Dean Hess and the circle at Zion Lutheran Church for serving the lunch after her funeral.

Thanks to so many people for their prayers and the gifts of food that have been so thoughtfully provided.

Craig and Mick Jensen Jon and Mary Jensen Jill and Dennis Opdahl

Thank You I want to thank every one of you that came to my 95th birthday party, sent cards, gifts and phone calls.

Thank you to my children for hosting my party. I had a fabulous day.

Rosie Jacobsen

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Memories are one of the best legacies after a loved one has died. Share your memories of those special people in our life who have passed on. The Globe Gazette will publish a Memorial Day Special on Sunday, May 25, 2014.

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Matt Jacobson Mason City High School Congratulations! We are so proud of you. Good luck at UNI. Love, Mom, Dad & Jenny

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Award & Achievement MCHS Small Group Festival Results MASON CITY — The Mason City High School (MCHS) Music Department participated in the Iowa High School Music Association (IHSMA) Class 4A Solo and Ensemble Contest held at Cedar Falls High School on Saturday, April 12.

More than 750 students participated from Cedar Falls, Dubuque Senior, Dubuque Hempstead, Mason City, Waterloo East, Waterloo West, and Western Dubuque.

Approximately 90 MCHS students performed for Division I (Superior), II (Excellent), III (Good), IV (Fair), and V (Poor) ratings with the results as follows: String Department — five Division I Ratings, seven Division II Ratings and five Division III Ratings; Choral Department — 29 Division I Ratings and three Division II Ratings; and Band Department — 20 Division I Ratings, 14 Division II Ratings and one Division III Rating.

String Department Division I Solos: Violin – Tyler Beemer, Madeline Kim, Mike Sandmeyer; Cello — Olivia Pappas.

Division II Solos:

Violin – Meredith Armstrong, Collin Boyle, Emily Meierotto, Nicoletta Peters, Halle Phillips; Cello – Sydney Kleven; Bass – Madeline Nobis.

Division III Solos: Violin – Autumn Hill, Francesca Wasicek; Cello – Sean Beemer, Abby White.

Division I Ensembles: Violin Duet – Collin Boyle, Mike Sandmeyer.

Division III Ensembles: Violin Duet – Kayla Alexander, Jessica Lara.

Choral Department Division I Solos: Tyler Beemer, Madeline Chyba, Daniella Debrah, Ben Hoekstra, Brooke Huegli, Caitlin Janssen, Abby Morgan, Alex Noto, Lydia Ouverson, Emily Overy, Olivia Pappas, Lexy Pederson, Olivia Pederson, Ethan Pruisman, Will Siglin, Samantha Simmers, Elijah Warfield, Blake Weitzel.

Division II Solos: Collin Boyle, Mike Sandmeyer, Maddie Wann.

Division I Ensembles: Concert Chamber Choir, Concert Madrigal Choir, Varsity Madrigal Choir, Madeline Chyba/ Elijah Warfield Duet, Brooke Huegli/Alex Noto Duet, Abby Morgan/ Lexy Pederson Duet, Alex Noto/Ethan Pruisman Duet, Lydia Ouverson/ Tyler Beemer Duet, Lydia

Ouverson/Bethany Larson Duet, Emily Overy/Mike Sandmeyer Duet, Ben Siglin/Will Siglin Duet.

Band Department Division I Solos: Oboe – Bethany Larson; Clarinet – Savannah Dahlstrom, Brooke Huegli; Saxophone – Jaedon Bettle, Sarah Betz, Jase Eastman, Michelle Hahn; Trumpet – Ethan Pruisman; French Horn – Kayla Newell, Ashley Rottinghaus; Trombone –Ben Hoekstra; Euphonium – Brad Lorence, Abby Lucas, Derek Tate; Tuba – Andrew Zehr; Percussion – Danny Daugherty, Sawyer Goetz, Colton Mitchell; Piano – Bethany Larson.

Division II Solos: Flute – Kelsey Stine; Saxophone –Callie Ginapp; Trumpet – Annika Angell, Lauren Dunlay, Ellie Lehmann, Trevor Trousdale; French Horn – Angela Eppens, Briar Jensen; Trombone – Josh VandenBerg; Tuba – Timothy Hoffmann; Percussion – Anna Godfrey, Ashley Lapointe; Piano – Sydney Rottinghaus.

Division I Ensembles: Saxophone Quartet – Jaedon Bettle, Sarah Betz, Callie Ginapp, Michelle Hahn.

Division II Ensembles: Woodwind Quintet – Isaac Hackman, Brooke

Huegli, Caitlin Janssen, Bethany Larson, Ashley Rottinghaus.

Division III Ensembles: Mixed Instrument Ensemble – Marco Recinos, Tryiston TeKippe.

IHSMA Outstanding Performance Award There were 11 contest centers at Cedar Falls: four vocal, five band, and two string in which the judge of each center had the prerogative of selecting one outstanding event of the day — either an outstanding solo or ensemble.

Mason City students were recognized in two of the eleven centers, receiving the Iowa High School Music Association “Outstanding Performance Award,” a designation of effort and accomplishment that far exceeds the demands made by an average high school performance. Only 0.9 of 1% of all festival entries in the state receive this award. Congratulations to: Concert Madrigal Choir — Tyler Beemer, Karissa Brand, Ben Hoekstra, Brooke Huegli, Tommy Johnson, Bethany Larson, Abby Morgan, Alex Noto, Lydia Ouverson, Emily Overy, Olivia Pappas, Lexy Derson, Clay Penca, Mike Sandmeyer, Willi Siglin and Elijah Warfield, and Vocal Duet — Ben Siglin and Will Siglin.

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Thank you Prayer to the Blessed Virgin

the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity.

Oh Star of the Son, help (Never Known me and show me herein to Fail) you are my Mother.

Oh, Most Beautiful Oh, Holy Mary, Mother Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of of God, Queen of Heaven Heaven, Blessed Mother of and Earth, I humbly

beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request).

There are none that can withstand your power.

Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee

(three times).

Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three times).

Say this prayer for three consecutive days.

You must publish it and it will be granted to you.

M.S.

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Party & Event Planning

Award & Achievement Bishop Garrigan Students recognized at Ensemble Contest ALGONA — Bishop Garrigan High School was a host site for the State Solo/Ensemble Music Contest on Saturday, April 12. Schools participating were: Bishop Garrigan, Corwith-Wesley-Luverne, West Hancock, West Bend, Graetinger-Terrill and North Iowa. Results for the Bishop Garrigan students were as follows: Division I or Superior Rating: Instrumental Solos: Flutes — Brittany Kirsch, Morgan Frideres.

Clarinet — Levi Bernhard.

Alto Saxophone — Johanna Vaske, Josh Hamilton.

Trumpet — Jake Hamilton, Mark Fakler.

Division I or Superior Rating: Instrumental Ensembles: French Horn Duet — Dorothy Kirsch and Hannah Bernhard. Saxophone Quartet — Johanna Vaske, Josh Hamilton, Kylie Fox, Nick Bronk. Percussion Ensemble — Sean Hart, Tony Kollasch, Zach Kollasch, Andrew Miller,

Andrew Meister.

Division II or Excellent Rating: Instrumental Ensemble: Clarinet Duet — Betty Sraub and Taylor Frideres.

Division I or Superior Rating: Vocal Solos: Erin Quinlin, Dorothy Kirsch, Jake Hamilton, Levi Capesius, Nick Bronk, Mariah Bronk, Tony Kollasch.

Division I Rating Vocal Ensembles: Women’s Ensemble — Kara Eischen, Morgan Frideres, Betty Straub, Brittany Kirsch, Gaby Steil, Taylor Frideres, Erin Quinlin, Dorothy Kirsch, Mariah Bronk. Men’s Ensemble — Corey Weydert, Levi Capesius, Mark Fakler, Josh Hamilton, Andrew Meister, Jake Hamilton, Taylor Illg, Nick Kayser, Nick Bronk, Zach Kollasch, Tony Kollasch. Men’s Quartet — Corey Weydert, Neal Koob, Jake Hamilton, Nick Bronk.

Madrigal — Morgan Frideres, Kara Eischen, Betty Straub, Brittany Kirsch,

Erin Quinlin, Dorothy Kirsch, Mariah Bronk, Chloe Garman, Corey Weydert, Mark Fakler, Levi Capesius, Jake Hamilton, Neal Koob, Andrew Thilges, Nick Bronk. Chamber Choir — Morgan Frideres, Kara Eischen, Betty Straub, Brittany Kirsch, Gaby Steil, Johanna Vaske, LeeAnn Eischen, Chloe Garman, Dorothy Kirsch, Erin Quinlin, Mariah Bronk, Corey Weydert, Levi Capesius, Mark Fakler, Andrew Meister, Josh Hamilton, Jake Hamilton, Nick Kayser, Taylor Illg, Patrick Marlow, Nick Bronk, Tony Kollasch, Zach Kollasch.

Division II or Excellent Rating: Vocal Solos: Chloe Garman, Zach Kollasch. Duets: Levi Capesius and Nick Bronk, Corey Weydert and Jake Hamilton.

Directors of the Bishop Garrigan students are Ken and Linda Ferjak.

Thank you Thank You The family of Joan E. Hrubes expresses their gratitude for all acts of kindness expressed for the loss of their wife, mother and grandmother.

Special thank you to Msgr. Slepicka and Father

Miller for your comforting words, St. Wenceslaus Choir for the beautiful music, Rosary Society Circle for serving the lunch, Mercy and Hospice of North Iowa, Cataldo Funeral Home, and family and friends for the cards and flowers sent.

Your support, prayers and expression of sympathy will always be remembered.

Clarence Hrubes, Gaylord Hrubes and family, Renee Devine and family, Patti Hrubes, Mike Hrubes and family, Suzette Hrubes

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641- 713-2303 www.bridaltheatre.com Store Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-3pm Thursdays 10am-7pm thru May 1st

Formalities 641.423-6124 21 2nd St NE, Mason City formalitiesbridalwear.com formalitiesbridalwear@yahoo.com Formalities carries bridal gowns, bridesmaids, flower girl, mothers gowns, and prom dresses. Formalities is now offering tuxedo rentals!

Bliss Bridal and Formalwear 641.201.1032 2810 South Federal Ave., Mason City Open 7 days a week for your convenience www.blissformalwear.com “Find your bliss at North Iowa’s largest bridal and formalwear superstore! We’ve stocked our boutique with hundreds of exclusive gowns in sizes 0-32, from designers all over the world. We have styles for every member of your party-from casual to elegantbackyard to beach! We also have all of the latest styles of tuxedos on display so that we can coordinate your color palette perfectly. We do request appointments for bridal consultations so that we can spend quality time assisting you in the search for your dream gown.

Sew Heavenly Creations LLC 641.892.4111 209 W. Gilman St. Sheffield, IA Appointments welcome. www.sewheavenlycreations.net Email: sewheavenly@netins.net Let us help you make your wedding day special. We have a variety of bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, mother and grandmother gowns. We provide in-house alterations to ensure the perfect fit. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, our seamstresses will help you design your perfect dress. We also have a great selection of accessories. Tux rental is available. Sew Heavenly Creations is your “Bridal Store & Sew Much More!”

CATERING/SPECIALTY FOODS Treasured Mints

Sarah 515-570-2175 (primary) LuAnn 515-570-6107 2060 290th St. Garner, IA 50438 info@treasuredmints.com www.treasuredmints.com Treasured Mints can make mints for all of your treasured

moments in life including your Baby Showers, Baptism, Graduation, Wedding, Birthdays and Any Other Treasured Events and Occasions. Customized, homemade, molded mints in a variety of flavors! All mints are handmade by Sarah and LuAnn!!

Hours: 8 AM – 8 PM

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.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography by Darren

Darren Poole Photographer/Owner 716 N 10th St., Clear Lake, Iowa 50428 Phone: 641-231-1109 E-mail: Darren@pbdnow.com Website: www.pbdnow.com Weddings-Seniors-Family-Children-Commercial

PRINTING PostNet

641.423.1980 451 Indian Head Dr., Mason City Between Wal-Mart & Kohl’s www.postnet.com/ia103 Featuring the finest in personalized wedding and social stationery Whether it’s an invitation for a wedding, an anniversary or graduation, depend on Post Net to deliver the perfect message.

Community Quick Print

19 - 8th Street SE, Mason City 641.424.4342 www.communityqp.com For all your wedding print needs: Invites, save the dates, programs, thank you’s, posters, personalized give-a-ways & more.

TRAvEL

Allen Travel Agency & Cruise Quest 641.357.5223 or 800.475.5223 300 1st Ave. N., Clear Lake We are your full time professional travel planners and cruise vacation specialist, in service since 1951.

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. If you are thinking about booking for 2014, give us a call - our dates are filling up fast!

CENTRAL GARDENS

800 2nd Avenue North, Clear Lake www.central-gardens.org Events Coordinator: tcarman@mediacombb.net or 641-231-1153 Schedule your most memorable event amidst picturesque gardens at Central Gardens. Accommodating any size weddings, business or family gatherings, class reunions and receptions (graduations, anniversary, etc.)

Contact Terry today to reserve your date.

Contact Whitney Tait at the Globe Gazette to inquire about getting your business added to the Celebrations Party and Event Planning Guide.

641.421.0571 or whitney.tait@globegazette.com