Celebrations (Nov. 4th, 2012)

Mason City, Iowa âœŚ Sunday, November 4, 2012

Happy 80th Birthday Bob Nordmeyer!

80th Birthday

Marjory Squier, of Woden, will be honored with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at the Woden Community Center in Woden.

100th Birthday

Married Kacie Biggs and Justin Abell were united in marriage on Nov. 5, 2011, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dougherty, Iowa

Mary M. Smith will celebrate her 100th birthday on Nov. 7, 2012.

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BIRTHDAYS Happy Golden Birthday Maigan!

Happy 80th Birthday Bob Nordmeyer

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MOR D R A W K W A ES! SMIL — From Kevyn, Keira, Mom, Dad, Amanda and Wyatt

Happy Birthday, Grandpa Vierkant!

Bob Nordmeyer, of Greene, celebrated his 80th birthday at a Minnesota Twins/Yankee game, and at a recent family party.

Happy Birthday (+ many more)!!

We love you, — Your family

Donald Koch, 90 LATIMER — Donald Koch, of Latimer, will celebrate his 90th birthday at an open house from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, at Immanuel United Church, Latimer.

He requests no gifts, please.

Donald Koch was born Nov. 22, 1922, in Grimes, Iowa.

THANK YOU Thank You Thank you to my kids and spouses for the great birthday weekend, gifts and flowers. Thank you to friends and relatives for the many cards and wishes, all was appreciated and enjoyed.

— Irene Caspersen

We love you, — Your great-granddaughters: Katie, Rachel, Angela, Ashley, Haylea, Elizabeth and Natalie.

Henry Vierkant will celebrate his 98th birthday Nov. 17, at Apple Valley Assisted Living in Clear Marjory Squier, 80 Lake. Birthday greetings WODEN — Marjory Squier, of Woden, will be honmay be sent to him at: 405 ored with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27th Ave. S., Clear Lake, IA 10, 2012, at the Woden Community Center in Woden.

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Marjory Squier was born Nov. 9, 1932, in Charles City.

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MARRIED Taets, Wellman

Kosmicki, Braden ST. PAUL, Neb. — Carrie Ann Kosmicki and Jeremy R. Braden were joined in the sacrament of marriage on June 16, 2012. The Rev. Ray Kosmicki performed the 3 p.m. ceremony at Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul, Neb. Parents of the bride are Rich and Marlene Kosmicki of St. Paul, Neb., and parents of the groom are John and Karen Braden of Mason City, Iowa. Grandparents of the bride are the late Victor and Mary Kosmicki and the late Harold and Gladys Gillham. Grandparents of the groom are Catherine Moellers of Cresco, Iowa, and the late Ireaneus Moellers and John Braden Sr. of Red Oak, Iowa, and the late Lois Braden.

Attending the bride were Amy Brandt of Onawa, Iowa, sister of the bride, Becky Anderson and Audrey Jordan, of Omaha, Neb., friends of the bride, Jennifer Dunne of Ankeny, Iowa, sister of the groom. Miniature bride was Kailyn Brandt of Onawa, niece of the bride.

Attending the groom were Jonathan Braden of Omaha, Neb., brother of the groom, Brian Powers of St. Louis Park, Minn., Blake Dirksen of Iowa City, friends of the groom, James Dunne of Ankeny, brother-in-law of the groom.

Miniature grooms were Thomas Dunne of Ankeny, nephew of the groom, and Tyler Brandt of Onawa, nephew of the bride.

Seating the guests were Kevin Brandt of Onawa, brotherin-law of the bride, T.J. Kosmicki of Lincoln, Neb., cousin of the bride, and Brock Nielsen of St. Paul, Neb., friend of the bride.

A reception was held at the Midtown Holiday Inn in Grand Island, Neb. Host couples were Tim and Bonnie Kosmicki of St. Paul, Neb., aunt and uncle of the bride, and Doug and Pauline Zima of Onawa, friends of the couple.

Carrie is employed at Lutheran Services of Iowa in Sioux City, Iowa, and Jeremy is the Middle School Principal and Athletic Director at West Monona School District in Onawa.

The couple are at home in Onawa.

Biggs, Abell DOUGHERTY — Kacie Biggs and Justin Abell were united in marriage on Nov. 5, 2011, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dougherty, Iowa, by Father Walter Brunken.

Kacie is the daughter of Mark and Kathy Biggs of Rockford. Justin’s parents are Karen Abell and the late David Abell of Dougherty.

Maid of honor was Jessica Biggs. Kacie’s other attendants were Allie Abell, Kelsey Stricker, Katie McLaughlin, Val Heft and Chelsea Bamrick.

Best man was Dylan Abell. Justin’s other attendants were Dan Engels, Trevor Biggs, Matt Katcher, Tyler Christopherson and Johnnie Riser.

The bride’s personal attendants were Brittney Katcher and Kelsey Kuhlmeier. Ushers were Derek Lines, Greg Engels, Dustin Enabnit, Jacob Bamrick, Scott Hansen and Trent Trask.

Kacie is employed by Trinity Health-Mercy Medical Center of Mason City. Justin is self employed at Abell Farms Inc. of Dougherty.

The couple will reside in Marble Rock, Iowa.

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OSAGE — Libby Taets and Jason Wellman were united in marriage on June 2, 2012, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage,

by Father Jack Mcclure.

Libby is the daughter of Mark and Janet Taets of Osage. Libby’s grandparents are LuVerne and Louise Wagner of Osage, and Jean and the late Russell Taets of Osage.

Jason’s parents are Greg and Becky Wellman of LaPorte City. Jason’s grandparents are Dr. Kenneth, DVM, and Connie Ross of Keokuk, and Curtis Wellman.

Maid of honor was Danyel Reiter. Libby’s other attendants were Renae Taylor, Megan Taets, Ranae Pint, Kelly Behrends and Kacey Wagner.

Best man was Ethan Wellman. Jason’s other attendants were David Reiter, Brice Vaughn, Scott Ross, Brent Formanek and Nic Hana.

The flower girl was Ella Taets. The ring bearer was Alex Taets. Ushers were

Scott Taets, Wayne Taets, Matt Taets and Andy Taets. The bride’s personal attendants were Ashley Pollard and Samantha Klapatauskas.

A reception followed the ceremony at the Elks Lodge in Waterloo.

Libby is employed by Polk-a-Dot Salon of Cedar Falls. Jason is employed by John Deere of Waterloo.

The couple honeymooned in San Francisco and Napa Valley, Calif. The couple will reside in Cedar Falls.

THANK YOU Thank You Through-out this past 60 years there has been many trials, tears and loads of laughs. We can’t thank all our friends enough for all the cards, prayers, gifts and kindness. You made our 60th anniversary very special.

Thank you to Father Lipstock for the mass and to our children we say “God Bless” for making this such a special celebration.

— John and Rosalyn Fangman

Thank You

To all who helped with love and support following the passing of Helen, we thank you for your thoughtfulness.

Thank you for all the cards, flowers, gifts and condoWe thank our children, grandchildren and friends for the special cards, messages and gifts we received for our lences. Your many acts of kindness and sympathy were and continue to be, great comfort to us in our time of 65th wedding anniversary. You made it a very special sorrow. day for us.

— Virgil Homer and family — Morris and Lois Trimble

Thank You

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Heft, Christopherson RIVIERA MAYA, Mexico — Valerie Heft and Tyler Christopherson were united in marriage on Jan. 9, 2012, at a beach ceremony at the Barcelo Palace Deluxe in Riviera Maya, Mexico.

Valerie is the daughter of Shane and Nancy Heft of Rockford. Tyler’s parents are Curtis Christopherson and Monica Heard of Rockford.

Matron of honor was Jennifer Butler and maid of honor was Sarah Heft. Valerie’s other attendants were Amy Pierce, Kacie Abell and Amanda Dannen.

Best man was Justin Abell. Tyler’s other attendants were Travis Christopherson, Dylan Abell, Corey Jones and Johnnie Riser.

The ring bearer was Carson Riser.

Valerie is a dental hygienist at Lake Dental Associates of Clear Lake. Tyler works on the family farm in Rockford with his dad.

The couple will reside in Rockford.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Congratulations Monster Energy Softball The Monster Energy/Iowa Drainage men’s slowpitch softball team finished the season with an overall record of 38-7. Highlights included first-place in Thursday competitive summer league, first-place in Thursday fall league, and a first-place finish in the Turkey Days Tournament in Grafton, in July.

Team members include Kevin Alert, Justin Johnson, Derek Hegtvedt, Spenser Popinga, Mark Midtgaard, Marcus Lunning, Zane Kantaris, Brad Dietrich, Mike Danburg, Jeff Coe, Scott Squier, Eric Hemann, Tony Dahle, Geoff Thomas and Brad Bissig.

The team would like to thank the following sponsors: Kabrick Distributing, Iowa Drainage, Midwest Construction, and Patrick’s Sports Bar.

Hatzky, Overbeck MASON CITY — Deidra Hatzky and Adam Overbeck were united in marriage on Aug. 3, 2012, in Mason City.

Deidra is the daughter of Steve and Cindy Hatzky of Mason City. Adam’s parents are Mark and Kathy DeMaris of Mason City.

Matron of honor was Megan Hummel, sister of the bride. Best Man was Cory Quail, friend of the couple.

Deidra is employed by Dr. Korthals and Associates of Mason City. Adam is employed by Auto Edge of Mason City.

The couple will reside in Mason City with their children, Ivey and Sam.

Davis, Lerfald

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Pamela Lerfald and Nicholas Davis were married June 1, 2012, in an outdoor ceremony at Brookside Gardens in Berthoud, Colo.

Pamela is the daughter of Neil and Kathryn Lerfald of Portland, N.D. Nicholas is the son of Randy and Brenda Davis of Mason City, Iowa.

Matron of honor was the bride’s twin sister, Caitlin VanWinkle. The bride’s other attendants were Jill Muth and Rachel Stephens, sisters of the bride. Best man was Ryan Martin, groom’s best friend. Grooms maids were Haley Davis and Jennifer Axtman, sisters of the groom.

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Ava Muth, bride’s niece, and Caleb Stephens, bride’s nephew, were flower girl and ring bearer. Honorary (Never Known to Fail) bridesmaids were Allison Berglund, Leah Klabo, Amy Oh, Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of Kern and Katie McKay, friends of the bride. Ushers were Ryan Axtman, groom’s brother in-law, Pete WarGod, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. ren and Jason Florez, groom’s friends. Vocalist and guiOh Star of the Son, help me and show me herein you tarist were Jake Hiatt and Andy Goulet, friends of the are my Mother.

Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and groom.

Pamela graduated from Minnesota State University, Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my Moorhead, in 2004, and Creighton School of Dentistry heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). in 2009. She is owner of Davis Family Dental in LoveThere are none that can withstand your power.

Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have land, Colo.

Nicholas graduated from University of Northern Iowa recourse to thee (three times).

Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three times). in 2003 and is owner of Active Elevation Orthopaedic Sports Medical Distribution in Fort Collins, Colo.

Say this prayer for three consecutive days.

The couple went on a honeymoon to Lake Louise, You must publish it and it will be granted to you.

— MB Banff, Canada. They reside in Fort Collins, Colo.

THANK YOU

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ENGAGED

MEMORIAL Home in Heaven with Jesus

Carlson, 60 years MASON CITY — Roger and Shirley Carlson of Mason City were married Nov. 1, 1952.

The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at the home of their granddaughter Amy Hogg in Clear Lake.

Cards can be sent to Roger and Shirley Carlson at Winnebago Heights, Mason City, IA. The couple’s children and their spouses are Cindy (Chuck) Paulus of Mason City; Randy (Hong) Carlson of Woodland Park, Colo.; Penny Claypool (the late Jim) of Mason City, and the late Heidi Harper (Steve Harper) of Sheffield. They have 11 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.

Sessler, Bailey

Portis, 60 years MASON CITY — Walter Portis and Rose (Frank) Portis of Mason City were married Nov. 8, 1952, at Holy Family Catholic Church. The couple will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.

Cards can be sent to Walter and Rose Portis at 2032 S. Harding Ave., Mason City, IA 50401.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Raymond Portis, deceased; Tammy Beckner, Rick and Diane Watts, Lori Portis and Henry, Julie Hepperly. They have seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Grandchildren are Bobbi Jo, deceased; Kristina, Tiffini, Kaila, Rilee, Josie and Lannon. Great-grandchildren are Paris and Desavon.

THANK YOU 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 VerHoef, 65 years God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity.

Oh Star of the Son, help me and show me herein you FOREST CITY — John and Marjorie (Peterson) Verare my Mother.

Hoef, of Forest City, will celebrate their 65th wedding Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and anniversary on Friday, Nov. 9.

Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my They were married at the West Prairie Lutheran heart to succor me in my necessity (make request).

Church west of Leland.

There are none that can withstand your power.

They are the parents of one son, Bob, his fiancee, of Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have Leland. They have one granddaughter, Susan (Eric) Thoreson; one grandson, Capt. Gregg VerHoef, present- recourse to thee (three times).

Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three ly serving in Kuwait; and four great-grandchildren, times).

Alyssa, Kassie, Corey and Makayla.

Say this prayer for three consecutive days.

The VerHoefs will celebrate with a family dinner.

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

Anniversary greetings may be sent to them at 206 N. — MS Sixth St., Forest City, IA 50436.

STACI SESSLER, of Parkersburg, is the daughter of Steve and Sandy Sessler, of Aplington, Iowa. Staci graduated from Aplington-Parkersburg High School in 2004, and the University of Northern Iowa in marketing in 2009.

She is employed by Ally Bank in Waterloo.

ANDREW BAILEY, of Parkersburg, Iowa, is the son of Mark and Leanne Bailey of Nora Springs, Iowa. Andrew graduated from Nora Springs-Rock Falls High School in 2002, and the University of Northern Iowa in Marketing in 2006. He is employed by Principal Financial Group in Cedar Falls.

The couple will be married at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at Bethel Reformed Church in Aplington.

THANK YOU

I loved you yesterday I love you still — I always have I always will.

Love you, Honey — Your wife Dixie and Family

MEMORIAL

We love you and miss you.

— Lynnea and Family

Thank You

THANK YOU

Thank you to everyone who wished me well while I was in the hospital and Thank You since coming home. The Thank you for making cards, calls and visits are Leola Ruehlow’s 100th greatly appreciated. Bless birthday very special! you all.

God Bless You All! — Marlene Struchen

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS District auditions for the All-State Band, Orchestra and Chorus were held Oct. 20, at Storm Lake, HampMASON CITY — The ton, Manchester, Harlan, Exchange Club of Mason Indianola and Fairfield.

City has named Gabrielle Approximately 17 percent Dohmen of the students who audi“Youth of the Month” tion are selected for memfor October. bership in the All-State ensembles.

She is the North Iowa students daughter of Martin and selected for the 2012 AllState Music Festival are as Barb follows: Dohmen Dohmen All State Chorus and is a ALGONA HIGH senior at Newman SCHOOL — Truman DackCatholic High School. en, tenor; Hunter BuscherDohmen carries a 4.0 feld, tenor. grade point average, has BISHOP GARRIGAN been on all semester honor rolls during high school, is HIGH SCHOOL, ALGONA — Jakob Hamilton, bass; a member of the National Shawn Vaske, bass; Honor Society and has CLEAR LAKE HIGH been named a National Achievement semifinalist. SCHOOL — Emily Phalen, alto; Luis Dominguez, She is very active on the school’s cheer squads and tenor.

FOREST CITY HIGH was a member of the state SCHOOL — Rachel Fischer, championship team last year. She is involved in the soprano; Skye Newcom, tenor.

Student Council and was GARNERelected senior class presiHAYFIELD/VENTURA dent and has also particiHIGH SCHOOL — Samanpated in the Youth Task tha Lange, alto; Trevor Force, Recycling Club, Battle of the Books, the fall Rayhons, bass.

HAMPTON-DUMONT play, the spring musical, speech, Track and the Quiz HIGH SCHOOL — Jenna Borcherding, soprano; JesBowl team. sica Buchannan, alto; In addition, Dohmen enjoys volunteering at her Tommy Baltes, tenor; Mitch Lettow, bass; church and Community MASON CITY HIGH Kitchen and playing the SCHOOL — Abigail Morclarinet for concert band, gan, soprano; Emily Overy, jazz band, pep band and soprano; Karissa Brand, marching band. soprano; Jacqueline ConShe plans to major in gello, soprano; Molly bio-medical engineering Daugherty, alto; Daniella at Washington University Debrah, alto; Macke in St. Louis.

Rodamaker, alto; Elaena Hoekstra, alto; Callie OdeAll-State Music gaard, alto; Alexys PederFestival son, alto; Tyler Beemer, tenor; Ryan Casey, tenor; AMES — Students from Elijah Warfield, tenor; Mike several North Iowa school districts attained the high- Sandmeyer, bass; Colin est individual honor avail- Halfpap, bass; Ben Hoekstra, bass; Tristyn Lee, able to Iowa High School musicians, by being select- bass; Daniel Shaw, bass OSAGE HIGH SCHOOL ed to perform at the 2012 — Madeline Miller, soprano.

All-State Music Festival.

Dohmen named ‘Youth of Month’

ST. ANSGAR HIGH SCHOOL — Hayley Frodl, alto; Alex Obadal, bass.

All State Band ALGONA HIGH SCHOOL — Emma Schmidt, B flat clarinet; Adam Denner, tuba CHARLES CITY HIGH SCHOOL — Katie Milligan, alto saxophone; Aaron Sande, string bass.

FOREST CITY HIGH SCHOOL — Jon Sanasinh, B flat clarinet; Mark Melby, trombone; Daniel Melby, euphonium; Micah Bang, percussion.

GARNERHAYFIELD/VENTURA HIGH SCHOOL — Kevin Boehnke, trumpet.

HAMPTON-DUMONT HIGH SCHOOL — Ansley Katz, bassoon; Regan Katz, French horn.

LAKE MILLS HIGH SCHOOL _ Victoria Knudtson, French horn.

MASON CITY HIGH SCHOOL — Kathryn Wilson, B flat clarinet; Brooke Huegli, B flat clarinet; Sarah Betz, tenor saxophone; Abby Phillips, baritone saxophone; Connor Tlusty, trumpet and cornet; Nathan Betz, trombone; Victor Herrig, trombone; Abby Lucas, euphonium; Andrew Sloan, tuba.

NEWMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, MASON CITY — Anna Henrich, B flat clarinet.

All State Orchestra CHARLES CITY HIGH SCHOOL — Harrison Sheckler, violin; Sloan Neuzil, cello.

FOREST CITY HIGH SCHOOL — Rachel Nettle-

THANK YOU Thank You A special thank you for all the well wishes and cards received for my 80th birthday. A memorable experience!

— Roy Struchen

ton, oboe; Nikko Celindro, B flat clarinet.

GARNERHAYFIELD/VENTURA HIGH SCHOOL — Krista Jolivette, flute.

MASON CITY HIGH SCHOOL — Jeremy Christian, bass trombone.

Participants will audition for chair placement Thursday, Nov. 15, in Ames, with all three groups rehearsing on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16-17. The Festival Concert will be presented to the public at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, in Hilton Coliseum, Iowa State University, Ames.

Tickets are $18 each and all seats are reserved. There are two methods tickets may be obtained for the Iowa All-State Festival Concert: Method 1 — Iowa State Athletic Ticket Office, located on the west side of the Jacobson Athletic Building in Ames. The ticket office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is a $5 per ticket handling fee.

Method 2 — Ticketmaster — Orders may be placed by phone at 1-800-745-3000, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or at any Ticketmaster outlet. Ticketmaster charges a per-ticket convenience fee.

Iowa Public Television will record the concert for re-broadcast, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 25, at 5:30 p.m. Check the IPTV web-

site: www.iptv.org for any changes and additions. This program is under the auspices of the Iowa High School Music Association and the Iowa Music Educators Association.

Iowa Lakes graduates EMMETSBURG — Iowa Lakes Community College held its summer commencement ceremony in late July, on the Emmetsburg campus.

Graduation honors are: * cum laude 3.25 to 3.49 grade point average; ** magna cum laude 3.50 to 3.74; *** summa cum laude 3.75 to 4.00 grade point average; # Presidential Scholar; ~ Phi Theta Kappa.

North Iowa graduates include: ALGONA — **Julie Bloyer, associate in applied science, nursing; Thomas Buscher, diploma, construction technology; Lyndsey Fowler, associate in applied science, nursing; *Elizabeth Harms, associate in applied science, nursing; Brandy Stiner, associate in arts; **Robbi Subject, diploma, construction technology; **#Brianne Wilson, associate in applied science, nursing.

BANCROFT — **Westley Berte, diploma, auto collision and paint technology.

BRITT — *#Amy

Boomgarden, associate in applied science, nursing.

BURT — Shelley Haase, diploma, practical nursing.

GARNER — Krista Sweers, associate in applied science, nursing, and associate in arts.

WODEN — #Tracie Eden, associate in applied science, nursing.

ISU Ag Scholarships AMES — The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University, recently recognized its scholarship recipients for the current academic 2012-13 academic year.

North Iowa student recipients include: CHARLES CITY Schae Greenzweig — Agriculture General Scholarship.

DOWS — Matthew Hefti — Vincent V. Malcom Scholarship.

GARNER — Morgan Ricke, Future of Agriculture Scholarship Program.

GRAFTON — Marena Bartz, C.R. Musser/ISU Agricultural Endowment Freshman Scholarship.

MANLY — Bethany Isaacson, Future of Agriculture Scholarship Program.

RUDD — Leo Kruse, Younkers Farm-Aid Scholarships.

ST. ANSGAR — Hailey Meitner, Agribusiness Association of Iowa Resident Scholarship.

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A baby girl, Harper James Frahm, was born to Anna Van Scoyk and Nicholas Frahm, Council Bluffs, Oct. 12, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital, Harlan.

She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 20½ inches long. She was welcomed home by big brother, Noah, 9.

Grandparents are Caryll and John Marsh of Clear Lake, Patti and Bill Frahm of Manilla, Loretta Van Scoyk and the late Dave Van Scoyk, of Manilla.

Great-grandparents are Betty Whitmer of Manilla, Dale and Arline Marsh of Clear Lake, and LeRoy and Jodi Van Scoyk of Tucson, Ariz.

Jordan Jansen GARNER — Tyler and Kelly Jansen, of Garner, are the parents of a son, Jordan William Jansen, born at 1:55 p.m. Oct. 3, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

He weighed 8 pounds, 15.6 ounces, and was 22½ inches long.

Jordan is welcomed by big brother, Elijah.

Grandparents are Mark and Nancy Ihrke, of Garner, Leroy Jansen, of Rudd,

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Great-grandparents are Kae Milota, of Mason City, and Phyllis Ihrke, of Red Wing, Minn.

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BIRTHDAYS

ANNIVERSARY

Smith, 100 years

Strong, 45 years MASON CITY — Tom and Sherrie Strong of 517 S. Monroe Court, Mason City, are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary on Nov. 4, 2012. They were married at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

They have been blessed with two sons: Brian (Janine) and Branden (Mandy) and two precious grandsons.

Dorothy (Brunsvold) Myhre, 90

Mary M. Smith will celebrate her 100th birthday on Nov. 7, 2012.

God has blessed her with many healthy years of life.

She resides at: 133 Friendship Ln. #12, Manly, IA 50456.

MASON CITY — Dorothy (Brunsvold) Myhre, of Mason City, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Nov. 7, 2012, and enjoy this milestone with a long-awaited trip to Hawaii. Surprise! (So sorry you’ll have to miss the lutefisk dinner in Hanlontown!)

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Congratulations to Readers’ Choice Winner

Timothy J. Weber, DDS Celebrating 30 Years of Dentistry!

MEMORIAL Virgil and Carole Wagner In Remembrance of their 50th Anniversary

A card shower is planned for Fred Banks, of Clear Lake, who will celebrate his 99th birthday Nov. 8.

Fred is pictured here with his youngest greatgrandchild, Sophia Frampton.

Birthday greetings may be sent to him at the folDad, lowing address: Oakwood Although we are apart, you will always be in our Care Center, 400 U.S. hearts. We will see you in Heaven some day daddy.

Highway 18 West, Room We Love You Both — Thinking of you today Mom! Love, #122, Clear Lake, IA Your family 50428.

A big thank you from your patients and your team for providing the highest quality care in North Iowa

Family Dentistry Dr. Tim Weber & Dr. Mike Otto Treating families to gentle, quality dental care.

New patients always welcome. Call today for an appointment and put your health in the hands of a trusted team!

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641-424-6461 3223 4th St. SW, Mason City, IA

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