Celebrations (February 10, 2013)

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Mason City, Iowa ✦ Sunday, February 10, 2013

Happy Birthday, Y’ALL!

50th Anniversary Joseph P. McLaughlin and

Mike,

Patricia F. (Harmon) McLaughlin

Parker,

of Dougherty, Iowa, were married Feb. 16, 1963, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, in Dougherty.

and

Sarah

Damon

Engaged

Happy 80th Birthday Come help Val Infante celebrate his 80th birthday on Feb. 17 at an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus.

No gifts requested.

Jennifer Ehlers and Caleb Suydam will be married on Aug. 17, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church in Mason City, Iowa.

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BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday, Y’All!

Happy 80th Birthday Valentine Infante

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Mike, Parker, Sarah and Damon

Come help Val Infante celebrate his 80th birthday on Feb. 17 at an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus.

No gifts requested.

Cards may be sent to: 635 S. Grant Ave. Mason City, IA 50401

NEW ARRIVAL

We love you, — From your family

Payten Friederich WILTON — Ryan and Holly Friederich, of Wilton, Iowa, are the parents of a daughter, Payten, born at 7:06 a.m. on Nov. 8, 2012, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.

She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

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.)

Birth Announcements: Standard birth

announcements will be published free of charge without a photo. Custom wording & photos are an additional charge. (See chart below.)

Happy Birthday, Shirley!

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Birthdays, family events & special achievements will be published for $26.50. This includes a B&W 1 col. photo & up to 50 words. Larger photos and additional words may be purchased.

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS 2012 Coach of the Year!

Cards of Thanks:

Will be published for $10 up to 50 words.

Social, Club Awards & Scholastic Achievement:

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Still Having Fun At 70!

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— From all your family who loves you very much.

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Congratulations to Todd Hoeppner for being named the Mason City Recreation Department’s 2012 Coach of the Year!

Todd received sportsmanship awards for coaching spring soccer and T-Ball.

Todd was chosen among 181 coaches that coached youth sports this last year (2012).

A huge thank you to all the coaches that spent time with the youth of Mason City and North Iowa.

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MARRIED

Noel, Dant On Sept. 22, 2012, Mollisa Ann Dant and Jason John Noel affirmed their wedding vows of commitment during a ceremony at Alliance Church of the Valley, St. Celebrating 50 Years Croix Falls, Wis., with Pastor Jeff Naegelen officiating.

Parents and grandparents are Roger and Bev Dant, ST. ANSGAR — Fred Steinberg and Karen Hartwig McLaughlin, 50 years Forest City, Ernest Hanson, Northwood, and June Noel, Steinberg of St. Ansgar, Iowa, were married Feb. 16, DOUGHERTY — Joseph P. McLaughlin and Patricia F. the late William Noel and Gladys Kolpien of Cadott, 1963, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Osage, Iowa.

Wis. The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniver- (Harmon) McLaughlin of Dougherty, Iowa, were marMatron of honor was Abby Rasmussen, Molli’s college sary with an open house from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on ried Feb. 16, 1963, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, in roommate. Attendants were her brothers Dan and Luke Dougherty.

Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Carpenter Community Center The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniver- and sisters-in-law Jessica Dant and Mellissa Dant. Best in Carpenter, Iowa. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. man was Jason’s friend, Jeremy Wendtland. His attensarywith a summer family gathering. Cards can be sent to 1 p.m. dants were sisters Sheri and Julie and brothers-in-law to Joseph and Patricia McLaughlin at 1021 300th St., Enjoy music by Maleks and a time of sharing memoDoug Sorensen and Brad Larson. Junior attendants were Dougherty, IA 50433. ries. No presents, just your presence.

Mariah and Elena Dant and Cailey and Emallie The couple’s children and their spouses are Kenton Cards can be sent to Fred and Karen Steinberg at P.O. Sorensen, and banner bearers were Finn Dant and and Kim McLaughlin, Rockwell, Iowa; Shealan and Box 402, St. Ansgar, IA 50472.

Nathan Sorensen, nieces and nephews of the couple.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Brian and Carey Brendalen, Hopkins, Minn.; Todd and Julie Calvin Noel, Jason’s brother, and Jacob Sather, friend, Tori Steinberg, St. Ansgar, and Bruce and Meagan Stein- McLaughlin, West Des Moines; Brian and Susan berg, St. Ansgar. They have three grandchildren, Grego- McLaughlin, St. Charles, Mo. They have nine grandchil- ushered guests.

Special music was a vocal duet by Dan and Jessica dren. ry, Kayley, and Riley.

Dant accompanied by Mariah, violin, and Elena, cello.

Scripture readings were by Brad and Julie Larson.

Dinner and dancing followed at Trollhaugen Ski Resort, Dresser, Wis., hosted by friends, Craig and Holly Yehlik. The couple honeymooned at Bayfield, Wis. Molli Our best friends for life, you will always be to us.

We Miss You Both is a physical therapist in St. Croix Falls, Wis., and Jason Every night and day, about you we pray. is a policeman in New Richmond, Wis. They reside at If we had known then, what we know now.

To see you smile at us, again someday. rural Amery, Wis. We would’ve spent more time with you somehow.

Now the place you’re at, we may not get to go.

Time goes by now, very very fast.

But we’ll keep on trying, and we wanted you to know.

We sure wish we could go back, and change the past.

Now there’s one more thing we wish we could do.

Even with the days that have gone by.

We wish we could tell you Mom and Dad, We think of you still, and we often cry. how much we miss you.

Drake University Law School Dean’s List Friends say time makes the hurt go away.

But we think of you both, each and every day.

MASON CITY — Molly Brau, of Mason City, was — Linda (Holding) Smith, We know we brought all our troubles to you. named to the Drake University Law School Dean’s List Marcia (Holding) Bier, And you’d always tell us what we should do.

Trish (Holding) Anderson, for the 2012 fall semester.

We sometimes didn’t listen, but you were always right.

To qualify for the Drake University Law School Dean’s Debbie (Holding) Lichman, We sure wish we could hear you List, a student must have taken at least nine graded Joe Holding, just tell us, “good night.” and Leslie (Holding) Johnson credit hours and attained a semester grade point average Sure we miss the things you used to do for us. of at least 3.0.

MEMORIAL

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

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ENGAGED

Ehlers, Suydam JENNIFER EHLERS is the daughter of Steve and Beth Ehlers of Milford, Iowa, formerly Mason City. She is the granddaughter of Gene and Nancy Kuehn of Mason City and Deanna and the late Jim Ehlers of Sioux City. A 2004 graduate of Mason City High School, Jennifer received her B.A. in Religion with a minor in Music from the University of Northern Iowa in 2009 and her Masters of Divinity from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary in 2012. Jennifer is serving as a supply Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Greene, Iowa, and Eden Presbyterian Church in Rudd.

CALEB SUYDAM is the son of Gary and Bonnie Suydam of Farmington, Ill. He is the grandson of Keith Quin and the late Peggy Quin and the late Rolland and Golden Suydam of Farmington, Ill. A 2004 graduate of Farmington High School, Caleb received his B.A. in Political Science from Northern Illinois University in 2010 and will receive his Masters of Divinity from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary in May 2013.

The couple will be married on Aug. 17, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church in Mason City, Iowa, with the Rev. Paul Collier and the Rev. Chris Deacon presiding.

Burtness, Bermel SYDNEY BURTNESS, of Clear Lake, Iowa, is the daughter of Maureen and Kevin Bamrick-Burtness of Clear Lake. Sydney graduated from Allen College with an RN-BSN in December 2012, and from Clear Lake High School in 2008. She is employed by Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

KYLE BERMEL, of Keota, Iowa, is the son of Carol and Jeff Bermel of Keota. Kyle graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Management of Information Systems degree in May 2010, and is employed by Metal Craft in Mason City.

The couple will be married at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake, Iowa.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS William Penn honors lists OSKALOOSA — William Penn University released its President’s List and Dean’s List for the 2012 fall semester.

Samantha Rae McCauley, of Mason City, was named to the President’s List.

Ciana Peil, of Alexander, was named to the Dean’s List.

To be included on the President’s List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of credit with a minimum grade point average of 3.9 on a 4.0 scale.

To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of credit with a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.89 on a 4.0 scale.

Meyer, Plagge NATALIE MEYER, of Clear Lake, Iowa, is the daughter of Russ and Kirsten Meyer of Northwood, Iowa.

Natalie graduated from Northwood-Kensett High School and the University of Northern Iowa, majoring in Finance and Real Estate. She is employed by Clear Lake Bank & Trust Co. in Clear Lake.

LUKE PLAGGE, of Clear Lake, is the son of Jody and Connie Plagge of Latimer, Iowa. Luke graduated from CAL High School and Iowa State University, majoring in Civil Engineering. He is a partner of Pla-ground Family Farms in Latimer.

The couple will be married on Saturday, June 22, 2013, at Central Gardens in Clear Lake.

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ENGAGED Meyering, Boyles Announce Engagement Sherman and Ruth Meyering of Garner announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Beth Ann Meyering, of Clear Lake, to Matthew Dinsmore Boyles, of Clear Lake, son of Joe and Laurie Boyles of Tuppers Plains, Ohio.

The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of GarnerHayfield High School, and a 2006 graduate of North Iowa Area Community College. She attended the University of Iowa for a Certification as a Paramedic Specialist. She is employed at the Clear Lake Fire Department.

The groom-to-be is a 2000 graduate of Eastern High School and has a Masters of Business Administration from the University

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS RN-BSN Degree

Sunrise Rotary Student of the Month MASON CITY — Emily Kramer, a senior at Newman Catholic Schools, was named a recent “Student of the Month,” for the Mason City Kramer Sunrise Rotary Club.

She is a member of the National Honor Society,

the 2012 All-State Academic Volleyball team and has participated in the spring musical. She has volunteered at her church, Community Kitchen, and numerous school events.

Kramer plans to attend the University of Minnesota Rochester and major in health sciences.

She is the daughter of Richard and Marta Kramer.

Ashford University Dean’s List of Rio Grande (2011) in Ohio. He is employed at Boyles Supply Co. and at Best Buy in Mason City.

The couple will be married April 6, 2013, at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner.

Koch, Crom SARAH KOCH, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, is the daughter of Eldon and Ellen Koch of Cedar Falls. Sarah graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2003, and is employed by Cedar Falls Community School District in Cedar Falls.

GREG CROM, of Cedar Falls, is the son of Dennis and Judy Crom of Sheffield, Iowa. Greg graduated from Upper Iowa University in 2013, and is employed by SherwinWilliams Paint Company in Cedar Falls.

April 20, 2013, at First The couple will be mar- United Methodist Church ried at 5 p.m. Saturday, in Independence, Iowa.

Sydney Rae Burtness, of Clear Lake, graduated from Allen College School of Nursing, Waterloo, Dec. 14, with a RN-BSN degree.

Sydney recently passed her Iowa Nursing Boards and will be working at Mercy Medical Center —North Iowa.

Noon Rotary Student of the Month

MASON CITY — Andrew Sloan, a senior at Mason City High School, was selected as the Mason City Noon Rotary Club’s “Student of the Month” for FebruSloan ary. He is the son of David and Krys Sloan.

Thank You Sloan is a member of the The family of Alvin Ahrens would like to thank all MCHS Student Senate, who remembered him with the many calls, visits, ecompetes for the speech mails, texts, food, cards, flowers, and memorials team, and participates in received. We appreciate all the acts of kindness during the Silver Cord Program. this time.

He’s a two-year varsity — Family of Alvin Ahrens captain of the cross coun-

THANK YOU

try team, state track qualifier, and also plays basketball and baseball for the Mohawks.

Some of his accomplishments include being a two-year All-State tuba player, maintaining a 4.0 grade point average, and receiving Academic AllState recognition during cross country.

Sloan is an active volunteer in the community and attends Trinity Lutheran Church. He traveled to New Orleans on a service trip with church members, last summer.

He plans to major in biology at an undecided university next year.

CLINTON — Ashford University announced the 2012 fall semester Dean’s List for the university’s online program, the on-campus accelerated programs, and the oncampus traditional programs.

Undergraduate students in the online, and on-campus accelerated programs are recognized if they have completed 12 or more credits, have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or above, began and completed at least one course since the time the previous Dean’s List was determined (Aug. 20, 2012), and are currently enrolled, attending or on an approved leave of absence, and in good academic standing as of Dec. 10, 2012.

Students in the on-campus traditional program are recognized if they completed six or more credits and received a grade point average of 3.5 or above during the semester ending on Dec. 7, 2012.

North Iowa students recognized include: CLEAR LAKE — Brita Hand.

DUMONT — Susan Shier.

HAMPTON — Cary Treanor.

STACYVILLE — Lisa Jahn.

Mount Mercy University Dean’s List CEDAR RAPIDS — Mount Mercy University released its 2012 fall semester Dean’s List. Kelsey Gerhart, of Bancroft, and Brianna Rayons, of Garner, were named to the list.

Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better, and who are graded (letter grade, not pass/fail) for six or more semester hours, are eligible for inclusion on the Dean’s List.

THANK YOU Thank You We would like to thank everyone who offered kind words, gave food, sent flowers, or donated to Ted Van Lent’s memorial. Also, many thanks to all the people who took care of Ted at Good Shepherd.

— Rozena Van Lent and Family

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS ISU graduates AMES — Approximately 1,708 students received degrees at Iowa State University for the 2012 fall semester, including the following North Iowa students: ALGONA — Andrew Don Behnkendorf, Bachelor of Science, marketing; Lisa Jamie Nelson, Bachelor of Science chemical engineering; Jordan Dustin Spear, Doctor of Philosophy, agronomy.

CHARLES CITY — Johanna C. Bailey, Bachelor of Science, biochemistry, graduated magna cum laude (grade point average of 3.70 to 3.89; Sarah Ellen Merrifield, Master of Family and Consumer Sciences, family and consumer sciences.

CLEAR LAKE — Nathan David Cork, Bachelor of Liberal Studies, liberal studies; James Adrian Rich, Bachelor of Science, computer engineering; Adam Douglas Walker, Bachelor of Science, mechanical engineering; Diana Kathryn Wright, Bachelor of Arts, advertising, marketing.

CORWITH — Christopher Michael Ludwig, Bachelor of Science, biology.

HAMPTON — Levi Deyounge, Bachelor of Arts, English; Jamie Christine Wirtjes, Bachelor of Arts, English, graduated cum laude (grade point average 3.50 to 3.69).

LUVERNE — Calvin James Hefty, Bachelor of Science, agricultural studies, graduated cum laude, (grade point average 3.50 to 3.69); Jordan L. Hefty, Bachelor of Science, psychology; Kent Michael Recker, Bachelor of Science, agricultural engineering.

MARBLE ROCK — Graydon F. Marzen, Master

of Science, supply chain and information systems.

MASON CITY — Katherine Sarah Drew, Bachelor of Arts, English, marketing; Rachel Irene Flynn, Bachelor of Science, biology (AGLS); Frances Irene Johnson, Bachelor of Science, elementary education, graduated cum laude (grade point average of 3.503.69); Courtney Lynn Kammerer, Bachelor of Science, elementary education; Alexander David Lee, Bachelor of Science, aerospace engineering; Nicole Faye Nuddleman, Bachelor of Science, animal ecology; Sarah Grace Patras, Bachelor of Arts, communication studies, political science; Angela Jo Rust, Bachelor of Science, apparel, merchandising and design; Jeremy Micheal Servantez, Bachelor of Science, animal science, biology (AGLS).

NASHUA — Megan Ruth Bierschenk, Bachelor of Science, agricultural business.

NORTHWOOD — Brock Jade Johnson, Bachelor of Science, kinesiology and health.

OSAGE — Joseph M. Klaes, Bachelor of Science, agricultural engineering, graduated magna cum laude (grade point average of 3.70 to 3.89).

RICEVILLE — Theodore David Bechtum, Master of Science, civil, construction and environmental engineering.

ROCKWELL — Brittany Johanna Jurgemeyer, Bachelor of Science, public service and administration in agriculture, graduated summa cum laude (grade point average of 3.90 or higher).

SHEFFIELD — Adam Alan Schuchmann, Bachelor of Science, management, information systems.

White, Gage Williams, Nicole Young.

Second Quarter “B” Honor Roll 9th Grade — Cody Benhart, Ryan Bull, Kyle Ebel, Colton Hamand, Ezekial Hodak, Lindsey Mathre, Melody Mendenhall, Matthew Moretz, Niko Muniz, Alyssa Ryg, Grace Central Springs Shanks, Jenna Siefken, Katlyn Tonn, Rachel honor rolls Tweeten, Trisha Waters, MANLY — Central Dallas Williams, Dillon Springs High School Wilson. released its “A” and “B” 10th Grade — Amanda Honor Rolls for the second quarter and first semester. Bramer, Kaitlyn Faught, Brittany Florea, Katie Second Quarter Fuller, Tennor Isaacson, “A” Honor Roll Casey Kisner, Kara Leake, 9th Grade — Vivian Morgan Lovik, Toby Mann, Benjegerdes, Shelby Bird, Colton Ott, Megan PeterAlexis Daily, Kaylee son, Kelby Schultz, Shanna Heagel, Andrew Hicok, Stoltenberg, Coleman Crystal Klooster, Dylana Luett, Carly Miller, Madi- Waters.

11th Grade — William son Navratil, Taylor Bird, Ethan Blanchard, Navratil, Tessa Overturf, Connor Blankenship, LauJessica Powell, Lexie ren Franke, James Grant, Schulz, Evan Seybert, Jonathan Johnson, MarMorgan Sliger, Kelli Wilgaret Justice, Gunnar son, Shana Wood.

Marino, Kendall Moore10th Grade — Morgan head, Amanda Opkis, Anderson, Kegen FinJacklynn Rush, Jordann galsen, Ariel Fuller, Bria Rush, Connor Smith, Johanns, Kalley Matzen, Grant Wieland.

Savannah Moore, Levi 12th Grade — Derek Nettleton, Aaron Anderson, Adam Prestholt.

Brinkman, Brian Chodur, 11th Grade — Zoe Justin Corell-Johanns, Angus, Mariah Baker, Emma Bartz, Thomas Dal- Patrick Gomez, Brooke Kamish, Colton Kisner, ton, Megan Ebel, Keely Fingalsen, Matthew Green, Mathew Logeman, Erik Brandon Hebel, Samantha Mathre, Alexia Moore, Olivia Muniz, Emily Jackson, Travis Konig, Schmaker, Dakota StenAlexis Korte, Kendra Miller, Morgan Ott, James srud, Chelsie Thompson, Sliger, Allison Templeton, Shawn Tierney, Jacob Chloe Thompson, Weston Webb, Jace Whitehurst, Christofer Wood, Laken Wyborny.

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12th Grade — Angela First Semester Benjegerdes, Graham Brua, “A” Honor Roll Anna Franke, Amanda 9th Grade — Vivian Hargis, Kellen Kessler, Benjegerdes, Shelby Bird, Amber Kisner, Marissa Mackin, Travis McAllister, Alexis Daily, Kyle Ebel, Colton Hamand, Kaylee Ashley McLaughlin, Ryan Heagel, Andrew Hicok, Moretz, Amy Prestholt, Taylor Richardson, Schyler Crystal Klooster, Dylana Luett, Carly Miller, Niko Sundvold, Carrissa TrenMuniz, Madison Navratil, haile, Matthew Tweeten, Taylor Navratil, Tessa Charles Weiner, Kyle WESLEY — Samantha Ann Stegman, Bachelor of Science, animal science.

WHITTEMORE — Christopher Edward Schmidt, Bachelor of Science, biology, graduated magna cum laude (grade point average of 3.70 to 3.89).

Overturf, Jessica Powell, Alyssa Ryg, Evan Seybert, Morgan Sliger, Dallas Williams, Kelli Wilson, Shana Wood.

10th Grade — Morgan Anderson, Kegen Fingalsen, Ariel Fuller, Bria Johanns, Casey Kisner, Kara Leake, Morgan Lovik, Kalley Matzen, Savannah Moore, Levi Nettleton, Aaron Prestholt.

11th Grade — Zoe Angus, Mariah Baker, Emma Bartz, William Bird, Thomas Dalton, Megan Ebel, Keely Fingalsen, Matthew Green, Brandon Hebel, Samantha Jackson, Margaret Justice, Travis Konig, Alexis Korte, Kendra Miller, Morgan Ott, James Sliger, Allison Templeton, Chloe Thompson, Weston Wyborny.

12th Grade — Angela Benjegerdes, Adam Brinkman, Graham Brua, Anna Franke, Amanda Hargis, Kellen Kessler, Amber Kisner, Marissa Mackin, Travis McAllister, Ryan Moretz, Amy Prestholt, Taylor Richardson, Schyler Sundvold, Carrissa Trenhaile, Matthew Tweeten, Charles Weiner, Kyle White, Gage Williams, Nicole Young.

First Semester “B” Honor Roll 9th Grade — Cody Benhart, Ryan Bull, Ezekial Hodak, Lindsey Mathre, Melody Mendenhall, Nicholas Miller, Matthew Moretz, Makayla Oppman, Dylin Pate, Lexie Schulz, Grace Shanks, Jenna Siefken, Katlyn Tonn, Rachel Tweeten, Trisha Waters.

10th Grade — Kaitlyn Faught, Mikala Field, Brittany Florea, Katie Fuller, Stefan Hildman, Tennor Isaacson, Charity JacksonStinehart, Toby Mann, Colton Ott, Megan Peterson, Kelby Schultz, Shanna Stoltenberg, Dillon Tierney, Coleman Waters.

11th Grade — Ethan Blanchard, Connor Blankenship, Bree Foster, Lauren Franke, James Grant, Jonathan Johnson, Gunnar Marino, Kendall Moorehead, Jacklynn Rush, Jordann Rush, Brett Sorenson, Grant Wieland.

12th Grade — Derek Anderson, Jacob Bergan, Brian Chodur, Justin Corell-Johanns, Brooke Kamish, Colton Kisner, Mathew Logeman, Erik Mathre, Ashley McLaughlin, Alexia Moore, Olivia Muniz, Dakota Stensrud, Chelsie Thompson, Shawn Tierney, Jacob Webb, Jace Whitehurst, Christofer Wood, Laken Zech.

Minnesota State honors lists MANKATO, Minn. — The Academic High Honor and Honor Lists for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato, were announced.

Among the 3,090 students listed, a total of 725 students qualified for the High Honor List by achieving a 4.0 straight “A” average, while 2,365 students earned a 3.5 to 3.99 average to qualify for the Honor List. To qualify for academic honors, undergraduate students must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours for a grade.

North Iowa students recognized include: FOREST CITY — Emily Jenson, Honor List; Lauren Jenson, High Honor List; Payton Paulsen, High Honor List; Jacob Tweeten, Honor List.

HAMPTON — Sarah Nelson, Honor List.

MASON CITY — Conner O’Brien, Honor List.

SHEFFIELD — Tyler Conlon, High Honor List.

WODEN — Aleysha Ewald, High Honor List.

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Bishop Garrigan honor roll ALGONA — Bishop Garrigan High School released its first semester Honor Roll. An asterisk indicates a 4.00 grade point average.

SENIORS — Jamie Baumann, Sophia Behr, Victor Berte, Elliot Boisjolie, Hannah Boisjolie, Thomas Bradley, Angelica Brosnan, John Burns, Hannah Byrkeland, Erica Carlson, Andrew Eden, Harli Eggers, Makayla Foertsch, *Allison Frideres, Haley Froehlich, *Andrea Gisch, *Amelia Golwitzer, Nicole Grein, Adam Hamilton, Melissa Kellner, Janet Kenyon, Jake Kollasch, Samantha Kollasch, Logan Kumm, Chelsi Lanus, Alex Matthews, Sarah McCall, Savanah McNertney, *Melanie Mergen, Nicole Mergen, Aubrie Meyers, Dustin Miller, Erin Reedy, Rebecca Richter, Grace Steil, Charlie Thilges, Shawn Vaske, *Noelle Vitzthum.

JUNIORS — Vanessa Arndorfer, Nicole Behr, Michael Berke, Levi Bernhard, *Sabrina Book, Nick Bronk, Alexa Capesius, Kristin Condoleon, *Kara Eischen, Connor Garman, *Jake Hamilton, Sean Hart, Anna Hohmeister, Taylor Hovey, Sophia Kaduce, Brittany Kirsch, Bailey Kohlhaas, Nathan Krieps, Connor Langerman, Brayton Loss, Chris Loss, Mariah McCall, *Sydney McNertney, Aisha Miller, Morgan Muller, Jacquelyn Origer, *Erin Quinlin, Lydia Reding, Mallory Schiltz, Santi Schmitt, Corey Weydert.

SOPHOMORES — *Amanda Altman, Brittney Arndorfer, *Hannah Bernhard, Emily Berte, Paige Berte, Patricia Brandt, Courtney Carlson, Mark Fakler, *Kaitlyn Fogarty, *Morgan Frideres, *Taylor Frideres, Caroline Hamilton, Taylor Illg, Nick Kayser, Kirk Kenyon, *Dorothy Kirsch, Tony Kollasch, *Zach Kollasch, Emily Marlow, Andrew Miller, *Emily Riesenberg, Tyler Schnurr, Gaby Steil, *Betty Straub, Sia Suttisirikul, Ben Vaske, Cassidy Vitzthum, *Reece Wadle.

FRESHMEN — Emily Baumann, Carolyn Baxter, Jacob Berte, Logan Besch, Mariah Bronk, Michael Condoleon, Devin Degen, LeeAnn Eischen, Joseph Espinosa, Kylie Fox, Sophia Grandgenett, Kelsey Hovey, McKenzie Keith, Will Kellner, Zac Kibby, Hailey Kollasch, Andrew Lallier, Sebrina Meraz, Avriel Miller, James Quinlin, Cady Steinman, Landen Studer, Maddie Sullivan, Johanna Vaske, Olivia Vaske.

Central College Dean’s List PELLA — Central College released its 2012 fall semester Dean’s List. The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.

North Iowa students named to the list include: BRITT — Melony McDermott.

BUFFALO CENTER — Joy McEachran.

CLARION — Kari Warnke.

GREENE — Leah Mouw.

LIVERMORE — Baily Miller.

MASON CITY— Ryan Goetzinger.

OSAGE — Tayler Kisley.

SHEFFIELD — Nicole Schulz.

TITONKA — Paige Heesch.

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spend quality time assisting you in the search for your dream gown. Ask about our platinum package. Come say yes to your dress at Bliss! The 2012 Readers’ Choice of North Iowa!

wedding and social stationery Whether it’s an invitation for a wedding, an anniversary or graduation, depend on PostNet to deliver the perfect message.

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!”

Community Quick Print 19 - 8th Street SE, Mason City 641.424.4342 www.communityqp.com For all your special events: weddings, save the date cards, invitations and stationary.

Graduations, special parties, company events. Customized banners for all occasions.

Professional design staff available to help you create just the right look for all your printing or banner needs.

10% of every purchase is donated to local organizations. Ask how you can help your favorite local organization.

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.

ENTERTAINMENT “STEVERINO” - Affordable Quality 641.425.9004 stevebj2000@yahoo.com Songs you love, plus a touch of humor! Company functions, clubs, dinner shows, private parties, charity events. 60s, 70s, 80s hits & more. Over 50 artists.

PRINTING PostNet 641.423.1980 451 Indian Head Dr., Mason City Between Wal-Mart & Kohl’s Featuring the finest in personalized

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.

TUXEDOS Moorman Clothiers 641.423.5222 / 2 South Federal, Mason City info@moormanclothiers.com www.moormanclothiers.com Your Tuxedo Professionals 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. Limited space for 2013. Now booking for 2014!

E8 ✦ SUNDAY, FEB. 10, 2013

ANNIVERSARY

GLOBE GAZETTE CELEBRATIONS

ENGAGED

Langley, Morrison

BIRTHDAYS Edna Peters – 89th Birthday!

HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, MOM!

Edna Peters of Rockwell, will celebrate her 89th birthday on Wednesday, Feb. 13.

Birthday greetings may be sent to Edna at: 7654 Lark Ave., Rockwell, IA 50469.

Odella Vosburgh (Hulshizer) born on Feb. 13.

In her honor, a private family celebration will take place on Feb. 16 (no gifts please).

Congratulations may be sent to her at: 4 Third St. N.W., Apt. 252, Mason City, IA 50401.

Kristine Langley and Johnathan Morrison are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

Kristine is the daughter of Gregory and Sandra Langley, formerly of Minnetonka, Minn. Kristine graduated from Happy birthday, Edna!

Wayne State University in 2006 with a degree in nutri— From your family tion and food science. She is employed by General Mills LOVE….Your children, as a product developer. Johnathan is the son of Mitch and grandchildren and Connie Morrison and Don and Margaret Richards, all of great-grandchildren Dorothy North Mason City. Johnathan currently runs his own business ROCKFORD — Dorothy on the campus of the University of Iowa. Both Kristine and Johnathan are collegiate and international ice hockey North will celebrate her referees. The wedding will be held in Brainerd, Minn., in 85th birthday on Feb. 17.

Her children and their June 2013. The couple plans to reside in Minneapolis. families invite you to par- Thank You I want to thank all of my ticipate in a card shower in family and friends for the her honor. Please send many cards and phone cards, with a memory or two, to: Dorothy B. North, calls. It made my birthday Thank You P.O. Box 368, Rockford, IA very special.

I would like to thank — Bonnie Olinger 50468. everyone who attended and helped with the Allan Findling Benefit. For everyone who brought things for the Bake Sale and Silent Auction and also helping with getting it all together. Also a Big Thanks to the band The Wild Ones. You were awesome! Thanks to all who attended. We love you all.

Plumbing & Heating Thanks so much.

423-8011 Sincerely, Leaks • Clogs • Broken Pipes • Sewer Lines • Water Heaters — Ginger Hinrichs and Faucets • Garbage Disposals • Preventative Maintenance Allan Findling

THANK YOU

THANK YOU

Happy 60th Anniversary Paul Kitner and Marlys (Keller) Kitner of Mason City are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.

They were married Feb. 15, 1953, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.

The couple’s children are Kim and Allen Conell of Mason City; Tammy and Rodney Graff of Joice, Iowa.

They also have four granddaughters and one grandson, and seven great-grandsons.

Please join our family in celebrating by sending a card to: Paul and Marlys Kitner 15394 Winnebago Ave. Mason City, IA 50401 Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad With much Love and wishes for many more wonderful years together

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