Celebrations (Dec. 23, 2012)

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Mason City, Iowa ✦ Sunday, December 23, 2012

Engaged

New Arrival Katie and Ryan Hulshizer,

Emily Sberal

of Northwood, are joyful in announcing the birth of their son.

and Alex Avery

Gabriel Ronald Hulshizer

will be married on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at First United Methodist Church in Mason City, Iowa.

was born on Sept. 24, 2012 — Ryan and Katie’s first wedding anniversary, at 11:40 p.m.

Married

Married Michele Formanek and Justin Frost were united in marriage on Sept. 22, 2012, at Dillon Trinity Lutheran Church in Dillon, Iowa.

Caitlin Susanne Sykes and Brett Carolus were united in marriage on July 7, 2012, at Zion Evangelical & Reformed Church in Garner, Iowa.

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MILITARY NOTES Air Force Airman Andrew C. Greeley and Air Force Airman First Class Debra K. Wenzel graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Greeley is the son of Stella Greeley, Riceville, and a 2012 graduate of Riceville High School. Wenzel is a 2008 graduate of West Hancock High School, Britt. She earned an associate degree from Ashford University, Clinton, in 2010.

Army Warrant Officer 1 Kent A. Rhoads graduated from the Warrant Officer Candidate School at Fort Rucker, Ala. Rhoads, a human intelligence technician, has served in the military for 16 years. He is the son of Ellen and Rick Rhoads, of Collins. Rhoads is a 1997 graduate of CollinsMaxwell High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in 2011 from American Military University, Manassas, W.Va. His wife, Renee, is the daughter of Jeff Kelley, of Rockford, and Kathryn Kelley, of Dubuque.

Army Reserve Spec. Stephanie D. Oldenburg graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Oldenburg is the daughter of Robert and Christine Meyer, of Nevada. Her husband, Danial, is the son of Verdun Oldenburg, of Davenport and Cyndi Muller, of Rock Falls.

Navy Fireman Mason A. Gjerde, grandson of Arlyn P. Boman, of Forest City, was recently promoted to his current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Gjerde received the early promotion for outstanding performance during all phases of the training cycle. He is a 2012 graduate of Fair Play High School, Fair Play, Mo.

Tayton Witt Sberal, Avery

MASON CITY — Butch and Gala Witt, of Mason City, are the parents of a son, Tayton, born at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 24, EMILY SBERAL, of Swaledale, is the daughter of 2012, at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

James Sberal and Barbara Sberal of Mason City. Emily He weighed 8 pounds, 1.4 ounces, and was 21 inches graduated from Mason City High School and North Iowa long.

Area Community College, and is employed by Cerro Tayton is welcomed by two brothers, Drayden and BraxGordo County in Mason City.

Prayer to the Blessed from the bottom of my heart ton. to succor me in my necessity ALEX AVERY, of Swaledale, is the son of Denis and Grandparents are Adoloph and Ruth Witt, of Welton, Virgin (make request).

Wanda Avery of Meservey. Alex graduated from Ventura Iowa, and David and Jurine Smith, Adams, Minn.

There are none that can (Never Known to Fail) High School and North Iowa Area Community College, Great-grandmother is Helen Smith, Stewartville, Minn. withstand your power.

Oh, Most Beautiful and is employed by NTI in Clear Lake.

Oh Mary, conceived Flower of Mt. Carmel, FruitThe couple will be married on Saturday, June 8, 2013, ful Vine, Splendor of Heav- without sin, pray for us who at First United Methodist Church in Mason City, Iowa. have recourse to thee (three en, Blessed Mother of the times).

Son of God, Immaculate Honor Society inductee ceremony, held in October, Virgin, assist me in my Holy Mary, I place this at Maryville University. cause in your hands (three necessity.

OMAHA, Neb. — Kylie Undergraduate students times).

Oh Star of the Son, help Regan, of Mason City, was who maintained a 4.0 Great-grandparents Say this prayer for three me and show me herein you initiated into the Colby Eisentrager grade-point average, are Bob and Kathy Knoll, Creighton University consecutive days. are my Mother.

GRIMES — Mike and through the fall 2011, and Paul and Shirley PeppeYou must publish it and it Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, spring 2012, semesters, Kelly Eisentrager, of meier, and George and will be granted to you.

God, Queen of Heaven and an academic honor society, Grimes, would like to were honored at the event. Earth, I humbly beseech you Pat Bates, all of Des — C.S.E. during the installation of announce the birth of Moines. the Beta of Nebraska their new baby boy, Chapter, on Nov. 29.

Colby Michael EisenThirteen university stutrager, born Sept. 6, 2012. dents were inducted into He weighed 7 pounds, the chapter, based on their 4 ounces, and was 19½ Money $aving Packages record of academic excelinches long. lence.

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MARRIED

Sykes, Carolus Formanek, Frost

Pitkin, Schwartz

DILLON — Michele Formanek and Justin Frost were united in marriage on Sept. 22, 2012, at Dillon Trinity Lutheran Church in Dillon, Iowa, by Pastor Fred Berry.

Michele is the daughter of Bernie and Lorrie Formanek of Garner. Michele’s grandparents are Charlotte Larson and the late Herbert Hanson of Garner, and Marie Formanek and the late Leonard Formanek of Garner.

Justin’s parents are Ann and Kirby Frost of LeGrand, Iowa. Justin’s grandparents are Jack and Joan Frost of LeGrand, Iowa, and Merle and Donna Wolken of Gilman, Iowa.

Maid of honor was Amy Pronk. Michele’s other attendants were Eric Formanek, Becca Formanek, and Breanne Brummel.

Best man was Matt Crandon. Justin’s other attendants were Denny Allen, Matt Price, and Greg Keen.

The flower girl was Tristyn Formanek. The ring bearers were Quintin Formanek, Nolan Brummel, and Carter Brummel.

Ushers were Mike Brummel, Justin Burns, and Christian Grandgenett. Soloist and organist was Rachel Lamb. The candlelighter was Spencer Formanek. The bride’s personal attendant was Deb Roberts.

A reception was held at Lincoln Valley Golf Course, State Center, and was hosted by Duane and Deb Cooling and Mary and Jim Dannen.

Michele graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School, and is employed by Iowa Valley Community College of Marshalltown, Iowa. Justin graduated from East Marshall High School, and is employed by East Marshall High School of LeGrand, Iowa.

The couple will reside in Marshalltown.

MASON CITY — Kristen Pitkin and Dustin Schwartz were united in marriage on June 16, 2012, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City, by the Rev. Mark Lavrenz.

Kristen is the daughter of Ron and Pam Pitkin of Clear Lake. Kristen’s grandparents are Galen and Cecelia Pitkin, and the late Marlys Pitkin of Clear Lake, and Jerry and Laura Heitland of Clear Lake.

Dustin’s parents are Greg and Pam Schwartz of Mason City. Dustin’s grandparents are the late Donald and Ella Schwartz of Langworthy, Iowa, and Gordon and Jeannine Olson of Mitchell, Iowa.

Maid of honor was Ashley Pitkin. Kristen’s other attendants were Amanda Kockler, Andrea Anderson and Courtney Ritter. Best man was Brian Schwartz.

Dustin’s other attendants were Chris Arians, Joseph Fiddelke and Austin Pitkin.

The flower girl was Brylee Ritter. The ring bearer was Wyatt Ritter. Ushers were Ben and Brent Pitkin and Seth Truka. Personal attendants were Ashley Thompson and Amanda Dahl.

A reception was held at the Knights of Columbus, Mason City, and was hosted by Harold and Lisa Arians.

Kristen graduated from the University of Northern Iowa, with a BA in Elementary and Middle Level Education. Kristen is finishing her student teaching.

Dustin graduated from Buena Vista University with a BA in Criminal Justice. Dustin is employed by Cerro Gordo County.

The couple honeymooned in Jamaica. They will reside in Mason City.

GARNER — Caitlin Susanne Sykes and Brett Carolus were united in marriage on July 7, 2012, at Zion Evangelical & Reformed Church in Garner, Iowa, by Pastor Brian Lund.

Caitlin is the daughter of Bud and Deb Sykes of Garner. Brett’s parents are Dean and Val Carolus of Klemme. Brett’s grandparents are Harlan and Betty Carolus of Garner, and Elmer Young of Garner.

Maid of honor was Allison Sykes. Caitlin’s other attendants were Tanya Nygard, Mickey Maxwell, and Taryn Carolus. Best man was Trevor Carolus. Brett’s other attendants were Andrew Legge, Carl Grupp, and Will Jellema.

A reception was held at Duncan Ballroom.

Caitlin graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in 2009, and is attending North Iowa Area Community College for nursing. Caitlin is employed by Concord Care Center in Garner. Brett graduated from GarnerHayfield High School in 2007 and graduated from NIACC in Tool and Die in 2009. Brett is employed by Plas-Tech Tooling of Garner.

The couple will honeymoon in San Diego, Calif., in January 2013. The couple will reside in Klemme.

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BIRTHDAYS The Harlan Twins are turning ‘1’

Alexander Duane and Owen Bruce Harlan are turning 1-year-old on Christmas Eve. Alex and Owen are the children of Thomas and Amber Harlan, Burnsville, Minn., grandchildren of Dr. Bruce and Deb Harlan, Mason City, Jan and Duane Rieland of Fairmont, Minn., and the great-grandchildren of Wayne and Sharon Dodge, Mason City, Evelyn Harlan Wierenga, Charlottesville, Va., Helen and Earl Nolte, Burnsville, Minn., and MaryAnn Rieland, Fairmont, Minn.

Maxine Upmeyer, 90 GARNER – Maxine Upmeyer will celebrate her 90th birthday on Sunday, Dec. 23. Birthday wishes may be sent to Maxine at: 750 W Lyon St., Garner, IA 50438.

Suby, 65 years MASON CITY — Leon and Shirley (Bartusek) Suby of Mason City were married Jan. 1, 1948, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

Leon and Shirley will celebrate 65 years of marriage with their family on a trip to Hawaii, accompanied by their daughter Christy, son Scott and Leon’s sister Linda and Tom Price, Mesa, Ariz.

The couple’s children are Crystal (Ed) Peele-Wass, Norfolk, Va.; Scott and Kathie Suby of Schaumburg, Ill. They also have three grandchildren, Jordan Suby, and twins Kaitlin and Ryan Suby, all of Schaumburg, Ill.

Stromley, 48 years MASON CITY — Rodney and Wilma Stromley of Mason City, Iowa, were married Dec. 12, 1964, at Long Beach Lutheran Church in Long Beach, Calif.

The couple has seven children, Tina and Gary Stapleton, Cedar Falls, Iowa; Terry Stromley, Ames, Iowa; Scott and Donna Stromley, Owatonna, Minn.; Todd Stromley, Iowa; Kristie and Doug Huber, Mason City, Iowa; Julie and Rosendo Puentes, Mason City; Chad Stromley, Fertile, Iowa. The couple has 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Happy Birthday Mom! We love you, — Becky, Darrell, Dan, Susie, Bob, Linda, Marc, Jill and all the grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

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Leerar, 40 years

Charles and Berniece Blum THORNTON — Charles Blum and Berniece (Halfpap) Blum of Thornton were married Dec. 17, 1944, at the Halfpap home in Alexander, Iowa.

The weekend of Dec. 15 Charles and Berniece celebrated 68 years of marriage together with granddaughter Stephanie and husband Chris Sokol of Thornton, with their three children married Dec. 17, too, in 2005.

They had a lovely day with many great-grandchildren as they celebrated the December holiday together.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Julie and husband Scott Devitt, Vista, Calif., Donna and husband Wayne Steenhard, Mason City, Elaine and husband Steve, Thornton. They have nine grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

The couple has requested no gifts please. Cards can be sent to Charles and Berniece Blum at Box 250, Thornton, IA, 50479.

Coe, 50 years VENTURA — Wilbur (Bill) Coe and Carolyn (Duea) Coe of Ventura were married Dec. 21, 1962, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake.

The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012.

Cards can be sent to Wilbur and Carolyn Coe at 1314 237th St., Ventura, IA 50482.

The couple’s children and their spouses are

BRITT — Roger and Marilyn Leerar of Britt were married Dec. 9, 1972, at Gruver Presbyterian Church, Gruver, Iowa. The couple is celebrating their 40th anniversary.

Greetings will reach them at 762 310th St., Britt, IA, 50423.

The couple’s children are: Jeff and Jennifer Leerar, Kensett; Rebecca and Aaron Easton, Remsen; Joe Leerar, Britt. They have seven grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.

Carse, 60 years FORT DODGE — Paul (Gene) and Phyllis Carse are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.

Their children held a celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. on 12/19/2012 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Fort Dodge, IA. Gene and Phyllis were married Jan. 3, 1953, in Mason City. Gene was a funeral director, now retired. Phyllis was a seamstress and worked at the school lunchroom, now retired. Her maiden name is Berk.

Their children are: Kathy and (Dave) Dahlgren, Clarion; Steve and (Bryce) Carse, Altoona; Craig Carse, Columbus, Ga.; Martha and (Mark) Hagar, Fort Dodge; John and (Sandy) Carse, LaGrange, Ga.; Jeff and Kathy Carse, Williston, Fla.; and Laura and (Jon) Gobeli, Mason City.

They have 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Please no gifts, but cards may be sent to 2325 15th Ave. N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.

RETIREMENT Eric (Judi) Coe of Lakewood, Colo., Colette (Michael) Sampson of Mason City, and Aaron (Angie) Coe of Lake Benton, Minn. They have six grandchildren.

Julie Abendschein, RN Congratulations on a well-deserved retirement.

Now you can start working on that “Bucket List.”

We are very happy for you and love you very much!

THANK YOU Thank You Thanks to all for the cards, visits and prayers during my stay at Mercy Hospital. A special thanks

to the staff and doctors on 6 West and the E.R.; you are the best.

Merry Christmas to all, — David Kruckenberg

— From your family, Bob, Lisa, David, Matt, Lee, Chrissy, Meggie, Ashley, Maggie, Sophie and Presley.

Wells Fargo Advisors has donated $1,142.85 to help the Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank.

Local Branch Manager Stephen Gales commented “Wells Fargo Advisors thinks the food bank is a great way for our company to give back to the community.

They truly do maximize every dollar donated because they are an all volunteer organization.”

Gales is shown presenting the check to food bank volunteer Ozzie Ohl. The donation from Wells Fargo Advisors is through their Investing in Our Communities Grant program.

“This is a wonderful donation. Hopefully other businesses as well as individuals will also help out yet this year. At this time we are running behind last year in both financial donations and donations of food and non-perishables.” noted Ohl. “There has been a huge increase in need this year also that further compounds the challenges of the food bank too.”

Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company.

Thank You Thank you to all who were involved and participated in the Virgin of Guadalupe celebration on Dec. 12 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Special thanks to Monsignor Slepicka, Father Allers, Father Gehling, Knights of Columbus, the Fitzsimmons boys who served as altar boys, organist and singers, everyone who brought and carried flowers and Her banner and all the great cooks.

Muchas Gracias.

Hope to see everyone next year on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013.

— Stella Ortiz/Planning Committee

Thank-you We love those dear hearts and gentle people in Iowa, who sent us 50th anniversary greetings. Thank you so much.

— Ken and Marlene Shadle

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BIRTHDAYS

MEMORIAL of 2012

babies

DEADLINE TOMORROW Friday, Jan. 18, 2013

On Sunday, January 27, 2013, the Globe Gazette will publish a special section dedicated to all the special people born in 2012. One lucky baby will be chosen at random to be the “cover baby” featured on the cover! Now’s your chance to show everyone how cute your baby is. If you had a baby born in your family in 2012, complete this form and return it with a photo and payment to our office by Friday, January 18, 2013.

Baby’s Information: Allan Scholl 12-23-52 to 10-23-07

Shirley Lister, 80

Bill Zirbel, 80

OSAGE — Shirley Lister, of Osage, will celebrate her 80th birthday at an open house from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, at United Church of Christ, Osage.

She requests no gifts, please.

Shirley Lister was born Dec. 29, 1932, in Osage.

Greetings may be sent to her at the following address: 203 S. 5th St., Osage, IA 50461.

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. It’s been 5 years — Bill Zirbel, of Gardthat you passed and you nerville, Nev., will observe would have been 60 today. his 80th birthday Dec. 28.

I wish you a He was born Dec. 28, “Happy Birthday” 1932, near Clear Lake. in Heaven and He spent the first 30 a “Merry Christmas.” plus years in North Iowa, There isn’t a day that goes then lived in Los Angeles by that I don’t talk about Calif., before retiring in you or think about you.

Nevada.

If tears could build Greetings may be sent to a stairway, and memories a Bill Zirbel at: 703 Hornet lane, I’d walk right up to Drive, Gardnerville, Nev., Heaven and bring you 89460. home again.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Waldorf College research grant awards FOREST CITY — The Iowa Iota Chapter of Waldorf College’s Alpha Chi Honor Society announced Peter Eggebraaten, of Forest City, and Ashley Lutrick, of Norwalk, each received a $500 research grant. The organization awards the grants annually.

Eggebraaten, an English and creative writing major, will use his grant to help with his English thesis, “A Physical Intellect.” The thesis explores the idea that all literary objects can be studied as systems governed by natural physical law. Eggebraaten plans to present his thesis at the National Undergraduate Literature Conference in April.

Lutrick, a biology and pre-professional wellness major, plans to use her grant to aid in her research project, “Effect of deforestation on microbial biodiversity within the Amazon Rainforest and the presence of potential novel Actinomycetes.” She plans to present her project at the Iowa Academy of Sciences in April.

Lutrick is basing her research off of soil samples she collected in Peru this summer as part of a trip with the Waldorf College Biology Club.

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Thank You Through his work in the ministry, at Opportunity Village, The Lighthouse Bookstore, and Zion, and his volunteer service at KCMR, the hospital, and his church, my husband, Richard “Dick” Scott, touched many lives. Now so many of you have touched mine with your presence, your cards, gifts and memorials, and your beautiful remembrances. Thank you. Alleluia!

— Gaye Scott

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Party & Event Planning

THANK YOU Thank You Goodwill has been hosting its annual Shoe and Mitten parties for more than 50 years. We help more than 3,000 kids get new shoes for Christmas.

Locally this year we helped 50 kids from Mason City.

We would like to thank all the businesses that helped make this year a huge success. Thank You to Walmart for the grant to purchase new shoes. Also a huge Thank You to Target, Larry Elwood Construction, L & B Snow Removal, Mason City Chiropractic, Personnel Solutions, and Blazek Electric for the money that purchased each child a new sled.

Thank you to Dairy Queen, Taco Johns, Hardee’s, Pizza Ranch, Mystic Lanes, Wendy’s, Clint Thomas State Farm, Fareway, HyVee Drugtown, Staples, and Mason City Youth Task Force for giving each child a special treat from your business. Thank You to the YMCA for providing each family with a day pass. Thank You to Pepsi Cola Beverages, Subway, Hy-Vee West, and Cookies Etc. for the treats the kids enjoyed. Thank You to the Children’s Dental Center of Mason City for gift bags of tooth care items. A big thanks to the businesses that helped give each child a special prize; La James School of Cosmetology, Cinema West, Rose Bowl, North Iowa Ice Arena, Great Clips, Cost Cutters, North Iowa Golf, Roller City, Papa’s American Café, Country Inn & Suites and Mason City Park and Rec. Words cannot express how thankful we are for your support.

Thanks Again — Natasha Oelkers Goodwill Industries Mason City Store Manager

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (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.

— DLC

Thank You I would like to thank everyone who sent cards, gifts or attended my 80th birthday party. You made it a special day.

— Joanna Hjelle Thanks again.

Thank You Thank you to all who sent cards, gifts and called us for our 60th anniversary. It was so nice to hear from all of you.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and blessed New Year.

— Ray and Bev Nedved

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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 Congratulations Adam Walker Our newest mechanical engineering graduate!

Adam received his Bachelor of Science degree on Saturday, December 15th from Iowa State University and will be starting an internship in January.

We are so proud of you!

Love your family

CONGRATULATIONS

Kamden Miles Holmes

Gabriel Hulshizer

CLEAR LAKE — Michael and Alexandra Holmes, of Clear Lake, are the parents of a son Kamden Miles Holmes, born at 5:13 a.m. Nov. 8, 2012, at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion.

He weighed 5 pounds, 15.5 ounces and was 18½ inches long.

Kamden Miles Holmes is welcomed by grandparents Brent and Teri Powers, Garner; Karen Powers, Manly, and Dug and Krista Holmes, Clear Lake.

NORTHWOOD — Katie and Ryan Hulshizer, of Northwood, are joyful in announcing the birth of their son. Gabriel Ronald Hulshizer was born on Sept. 24th, 2012 — Ryan and Katie’s first wedding anniversary, at 11:40 p.m.

Gabriel weighed 11 pounds, and was 22 inches in length.

His grandparents are Darol and Sandra Heard of Austin, Minn.,; Beryl Madson of Austin, Minn., and Ronald and Marcia Hulshizer, of St.Ansgar.

Mason Schutz PUYALLUP, Wash. — Paul and Ashley Schutz, of Puyallup, Wash., are the parents of a son, Mason David Schutz, born Dec. 4, 2012, at Puyallup, Wash.

He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 18.5 inches long.

Mason is welcomed by sisters Megan and Lauren.

Grandparents are Bob and Judy Nessett, Dave and Shellie Schutz, Janet Burnett, and the late Tom Burnett, all of Mason City.

Cooper Granowski LAKEVIEW, Minn. — Jeff and Jamie (Matson) Granowski, of Lakeville, Minn., are the parents of a son, Cooper James Granowski, born at 7:36 p.m.

Sept. 26, 2012, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minn.

He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Jim and Kathy Matson

of Clear Lake. Paternal grandparents are Carl and Marilyn Scott, of Coppell, Texas, and Gary and Diane Granowski, of Farmington, Minn.

The Forest City Indians 7th grade girls basketball team claimed two titles, Dec. 8-9. The first was in Waverly, followed up with The Hardees Classic on Sunday.

The team consists of: Front row: Stephanie Nettleton, Anna Andersen, and Hannah Anderson. Back row: Becca Seglem, Callie McQuown, Brea Dillavou, and Hannah Siddell.

The team is coached by Zack Dillavou and Chad Anderson.

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