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Mason City, Iowa ✦ Sunday, December 21, 2014

Birth

Birthday Happy 99th Birthday!

Brantley Jack Novacek

Idona Schott will celebrate her 99th birthday on Dec. 26. Birthday wishes may be sent to: 300 Second St. N.E., Apt. #300, Mason City, IA 50401.

Brian and Sarah Novacek, of Mason City, are parents of a son, Brantley Jack, born at 2:05 p.m.

June 18, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Wedding Hulshizer, Dolan GRAFTON — Lisa Hulshizer and Jonathan Dolan were united in marriage on June 7, 2014, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton, Iowa, by Pastor Solveig Zamzow.

Anniversary Spurr, 50 years MASON CITY — Steven Spurr and Christine (Schlehr) Spurr of Mason City were married Dec. 19, 1964, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. The couple celebrated their 50th anniversary with family and friends at Hy-Vee East in Mason City on Dec. 6.

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BirthdayS 70th Birthday — 35th Anniversary Celebrated Jess Griffin 70th Birthday Happy birthday from the kids, the grandkids and great- grandchild.

Love you a lot.

35th Wedding Anniversary Jess and Terri Griffin Married Dec. 15, 1979 Thanks for always being there.

Celebrations How to Submit Your Items

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 5:00 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 change.

(See chart below.)

Helen Flynn Low, 70

Robert Lewis, 80

Helen Flynn Low will celebrate her 70th birthday Dec. 23. Cards and greetings may be sent to Helen at: 181 N. Crescent Drive, Mason City, IA 50401.

Love, your family, Mike, Michele and Tom, Chris, Beth and Casey

Robert Lewis, of Osage, will celebrate his 80th birthday Dec. 23.

Cards may be sent to him at: 921 State St., Osage, IA 50461.

Friends and family are welcome to send wishes, not gifts to Robert.

Happy birthday and many more.

Love, — From your family

Prayer Thank You POWERFUL PRAYER TO MOST POWERFUL SAINT EXPEDITE WHEN IN NEED GO TO SAINT EXPEDITE! When you are in urgent need...

Pray to Saint Expedite Our dear martyr and protector, Saint Expedite, You who know what

is necessary and what is urgently needed.

I beg you to intercede before the Holy Trinity, that by your grace my request will be granted. ____________ (Clearly express what you want, and ask him to find a way to get it to you.)

May I receive your

blessings and favors.

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.

If Saint Expedite grants your request, place fresh flowers beside his statue in your home or in the church. Also place an ad in the newspaper thanking Saint Expedite, so that his name and fame will grow.

T.M.C.

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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 and photos are an additional charge. (See chart below.)

Birth Announcements: Standard birth announcements will be published free of charge without a photo.

Custom wording and photos are an additional charge.

(See chart below.)

Retirements: Standard announcements without photo will be published free of charge. Custom wording and photos are an additional charge. (See chart below.)

Birthdays, Day to Remember Events: Birthdays, family events and special achievements will be published for $26.50. This includes a B&W 1 column photo and up to 50 words. Larger photos and additional words may be purchased. Birthdays of 80 years or more will be published without a photo free of charge. Custom wording and photos are an additional charge. (See chart below.)

Cards of Thanks: will be published for $10 up to 50 words.

Custom Description: $10 for each additional 50 words available on any announcement.

Cover Positions: Cover positions are available for $75, including color, on a first come, first serve basis. You are limited to 25 words on the cover. Includes 2 column B&W photo inside.

Photo Charges: 1 column 2 column

Black & White $26.50 $36.50

Color $36.50 $56.50

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babies

of 2014

On Sunday, January 25, 2015 the Globe Gazette will publish a special section dedicated to all the special people born in 2014. 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 2014, complete this form and return it with a photo and payment to our office by Friday, January 16, 2015.

Baby’s Information: Girl

Boy

Name Birthday Parents Grandparents Sibling/Siblings Your Information: Name Address City/State/Zip Phone Yes, I would like 5 copies of the January 25, 2015 Celebrations section.* Signature

Photo requirements: • color or black & white • minimum size 2”x3” • vertical pose preferred PRINT ONLINE MOBILE TABLET

Please complete this form and return with photo, $24.50 payment, and self-addressed stamped envelope to: Globe Gazette c/o Babies of 2013, PO Box 271 Mason City, IA 50402-0271 PH: 641-423-2274 *You will need to pick up copies with in 30 days of publication.

DEADLINE: Fri., Jan. 16, 2015

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AnniversarIES

Spurr, 50 years MASON CITY — Steven Spurr and Christine (Schlehr) Spurr of Mason City were married Dec. 19, 1964, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. The couple celebrated their 50th anniversary with family and friends at HyVee East in Mason City on Dec. 6.

The couple’s children and spouses are Aaron and Ann Spurr of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Michelle and Doug Brady of Sheffield, Iowa. Steve and Chris have five grandchildren.

Braun, 69 years Everett and Chrystal Braun of Grafton will have their 69th wedding anniversary Dec. 23.

A very Happy Birthday to Everett Braun who will celebrate his 89th birthday on Dec. 28.

In memorium

Dixie (St. Peter) Hudson Kennedy, 65 years Jack and Wanda Wanda (Wallace) Kennedy are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on Dec. 26, 2014. Congratulations can be sent to them at 2310 Main Ave., Clear Lake, IA 50428.

We love you Mom and Dad! Sam and Denise Kennedy, Sally and Albert Roper, Scott Kennedy, Sue and Rich Bristol

April 5, 1923 - Dec. 16 2013 Sadly missed by Family and Friends

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BirthS Kelsey Elizabeth Ott ROCKFORD — Ross and Heather Ott, of Rockford, Iowa, are the parents of their first child, a daughter, Kelsey Elizabeth, born at 3:28 a.m. on Aug. 29, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City. She weighed 7 pounds 13.8 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Kelsey is welcomed by grandparents John and Liz Krause of Manly, and Mark and Judy Ott of Rockford.

Great-grandparents are Larry and Sharon Ott, of Rockford.

Brantley Jack Novacek MASON CITY — Brian and Sarah Novacek, of Mason City, are parents of a son, Brantley Jack, born at 2:05 p.m. June 18, 2014, at Mercy Medical CenterNorth Iowa, Mason City.

He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

He is welcomed by grandparents, Al and Mary Novacek, of Riceville, and Ed and Lorena Gaffney, of Swaledale.

Great-grandparents are Adolph and Joan Novacek, of Schuyler, Nebraska; Marcile Murphy, of Rockwell, Bob and Jo Larsen, Des Moines, and the late Vincent Murphy, John Dick and Lucille Gaffney.

Anniversary

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Happy 50th Anniversary Larry and Jean!

The most romantic love story isn’t Romeo and Juliet who died together….

It’s Grandma and Grandpa who grew old together.

From Your Grandkids, Nick, Nolan and Natalie

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AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Waldorf students to compete at College Theatre Festival FOREST CITY — Eight Waldorf College students will be competing at the Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Jan. 19-25.

“The KCACTF is the highest level of college theatre competition one can reach in the United States,” Dr. David S. Sollish, Assistant Professor of Theatre at Waldorf, said. “To be picked to represent Waldorf College, even at the regional level, is a great honor.”

Region V includes colleges from Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Among competitions, students who attend the KCACTF participate in activities such as workshops and seminars where they can see one another’s work and share ideas. Upon selection, student actors, screenwriters and design specialists are invited to attend

the KCACTF National Festival at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., in April.

The Waldorf College students chosen to attend the Region V KCACTF are: Sarah Vlodek (Maryland Heights, Missouri): Musical Theatre Intensive, Irene Ryan Acting Competition, Costume Design; Philip Detrick (Algona, Iowa): Scene Design and Acting Partner in Irene Ryan Acting Competition, Musical Theatre Intensive; Mary Argall (Victoria, Australia): Irene Ryan Acting Competition; Nathan Chester (Glenview, Illinois): Acting Partner in Irene Ryan Acting Competition; Abbie Wells (Lake View, Iowa): Graphic Design; Sydney Hutchison (Dallas, Texas): Paint Design; Kelsey Sollish (Forest City, Iowa): Stage Management; Cassidy Atchison (Allen, Texas): Capstone Portfolio Review.

Tweeten receives degree at Minnesota State University MANKATO, Minn. — Jacob Tweeten, of Forest City, received a Bachelor of Science degree in law

enforcement at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He graduated magna cum laude (grade point average of 3.5).

BIRTHDAY

Happy 99th Birthday!

Idona Schott will celebrate her 99th birthday on Dec. 26. Birthday wishes may be sent to: 300 Second St. N.E., Apt. #300, Mason City, IA 50401.

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BirthdayS

Wedding Happy 80th Birthday!

Edna Boyd is celebrating her 80th birthday on Sunday, Dec. 21 with a family dinner. Cards may be sent to Edna at: 21738 Fallspark Drive, Mason City, IA 50401-9620.

Thank you mom, grandma and greatgrandma for all you do!

We love you.

Hulshizer, Dolan

Ruth Erickson, 90 BELMOND — Ruth Erickson, of Belmond, will celebrate her 90th birthday with a family dinner and card shower. She was born Dec. 26, 1924, in Belmond.

Cards and greetings may be sent to Ruth at: 127 Country Club Drive, Belmond, IA 50421.

Happy Birthday Mom! All our love, Jim and Judy, Jeff, Allan and Becky, Jeff and Beth, and grandkids.

Thank you Thank You

continue to be a great comfort to us in our time of sorrow.

To everyone who has supported us The Family of Russell Anderson following the death of Russ, we would Alouise, Alan, Susan, Joanne like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation. Your many acts of kindness and families

GRAFTON — Lisa Hulshizer and Jonathan Dolan were united in marriage on June 7, 2014, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton, Iowa,

by Pastor Solveig Zamzow.

Lisa’s parents are Randy and Sharon Hulshizer of Grafton. Her grandparents are Ronald and Marcia Hulshizer of Otranto, Iowa,

and Olga Borchardt of Osage, Iowa.

Jonathan’s parents are David and Marilyn Dolan of Marble Rock, Iowa. His grandparents are Evelyn Staudt of Iowa City, Iowa, and Mary Jones of Charles City, Iowa.

Maid of honor was Callie Welter. Lisa’s other attendants were Marissa Hulshizer, Noelle

Hulshizer, Heather Dolan, Marin Thorson, and Kristi Larson.

Best Man was Joshua Dolan. Jonathan’s other attendants were Chris Fischer, Brennan Fischer, Jeremy Hulshizer, Kyle Hulshizer, and Matt Bowie.

Ushers were Dan Juhl, Brandon Pyle, Ethan Dykstra, Jordan Crosser, and Jordan Meyer.

Personal attendants were Andrea Hobson, Ashley McLaughlin, and Danielle Haugland.

A reception was held at Grafton Community Center in Grafton, Iowa, hosted by Charlotte Cole and Annette Simonson.

Lisa is a Birth Center RN at Mercy Medical Center of Dubuque, Iowa. Jonathan is a full-time seminarian attending Wartburg Theological Seminary of Dubuque, Iowa, pursuing a Master of Divinity. He is seeking to become a called and ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

The couple honeymooned in Negril, Jamaica.

They will reside in Dubuque, Iowa.

Wedding Wimber, Josten DENVER — Christy Wimber and Michael Josten were united in marriage on March 29, 2014, at Light of the Nations Church in Denver, Colorado, by Pastor Andy Millar.

Christy is the daughter of Betty and the late Charles Wimber of Lakewood, Colorado. Michael’s parents are Dean and Miriam Josten of Ventura, Iowa.

Maid of honor was Kati Mitchell. Christy’s other attendants were Julie McCullough and Charlotte Paskal. Best man was Mason Winsauer. Michael’s other attendants were Matthew Josten and Luke Josten.

The flower girl was Madi Miracle. The ring bearer was Chase Mitchell.

Christy is employed by Lutheran Family Services of Denver, Colorado. Michael is employed by African Community Center of Denver, Colorado.

The couple will reside in Lakewood, Colorado.