Celebrations 5-18-2011

Mason City, Iowa âœŚ Sunday, May 15, 2011

80th Birthday

New Arrival

Elaine Harman will celebrate her 80th birthday at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 22, at The Manor, 4 Third St. N.W., Apt. 339, Mason City, IA 50401.

Matt and Kati Crimmins, of Mason City, are the parents of a daughter, Madelyn Kristine, born at 12:29 p.m. March 25, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

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Engaged Katy Nickerson

Chad Marzen

and Will Lubkeman will be married at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2011, at Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Sheffield, Iowa.

on receiving an appointment as an assistant professor of legal studies in the Department of Risk Management/Insurance, Real Estate and Legal Studies, in the College of Business at Florida State University.

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Gilbert High School, the University of Arizona with a B.S. in physiological sciences, and A.T. Still University with a masters of physician assistant studies.

Blake graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School and Northern Arizona University with a B.S. in business with an emphasis on hospitality management.

The couple honeymooned in Playa del Carmen. They will reside in Tucson, Ariz.

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MASON CITY — Nancy Mechem and Joshua Sturges were united in marriage on May 15, 2010, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mason City, Iowa, by Father Craig Steimel.

Nancy is the daughter of Ray and Mary Mechem of Mason City. Nancy’s grandparents are Fern MechemJones and Jim Jones of Longmont, Colo.

Joshua’s parents are Doug Sturges of Rockwell, Iowa, and Penny Sturges of Mason City. Joshua’s grandparents are Gloria Taylor of Ventura, Iowa, and Jay and Ellen Sturges of Rockwell, Iowa.

Matron of honor was Allison Feverborn, sister of the bride. Nancy’s other attendants were Sarah Mechem and Malinda Weaver, sisters of the bride, Nicole Smith, Jenny Barr and Traci Hansen. Best men were Jeremy Sturges and Jordan Sturges, brothers of the groom.

Joshua’s other attendants were Bryan Becker, Grant Petersen, Johnnie Riser and Ryan Hansen.

Ushers were Andy Johnson, Nick Hanig, Ryan Hanig and Ty Walker. The bride’s personal attendants were Hilary Navratil and Chelsie Anderson.

A reception was held at Best Western, Clear Lake, Iowa, and was hosted by Richard and Fran Mechem, and Tom and Elsa Taylor.

Nancy graduated from Mason City High School in 2004, North Iowa Area Community College in 2006, and the University of Northern Iowa in 2008 with a B.A. in communications. Nancy is employed by Principal Financial Group of Mason City.

Joshua graduated from Rockwell-Swaledale High School in 2001, and attended Simpson College. Joshua is employed by Hanig Construction of Cartersville, Iowa.

The couple will reside in Nora Springs, Iowa.

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Venecia Rhodes and Blake Rayhons were united in marriage on April 16, 2011, at the Church of Christ in San Diego, Calif., by Brother Noel Simon.

Venecia is the daughter of Donovan and Judith Rhodes of Gilbert, Ariz.

Blake’s parents are Steve Rayhons of Mesa, Ariz., and Roxanne and Pat Ropella of Mason City.

Blake’s grandparents are Mrs. Lois Rayhons of Garner, Iowa, and Mrs. Agnes Garner of Mason City.

Maid of honor was Kim Quinones. Venecia’s other attendants were September Ropella, Jessica Wilson and Amanda Pietrucha.

Best man was Dan Dirksen. Blake’s other attendants were J.W. Rayhons, Matt Rhodes and Preston Rayhons.

The flower girl was Rylle Jinon. The ring bearer was Kai Aguinaldo.

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50th wedding anniversary NORA SPRINGS — Jim Billings and Bonnie (Witt) Billings of Nora Springs, Iowa, were married May 23, 1951, at Chapel #1, Sheppard Air Force Base, in Wichita Falls, Texas.

The couple will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 282, Nora Springs, IA 50458.

A family picnic is planned in July at the Witt/Fink Century Farm in Nora Springs, Iowa.

They are the parents of Cindy (Chuck) Fink, Nora Springs, and Bruce Billings (deceased). They have two grandchildren, Justin (Laura) Fink, Mason City, and Nathan (Amanda) Fink, Johnston, Iowa, and one greatgranddaughter, Autumn Nicole Fink, New York.

Congratulations, also, to Jim Billings who will celebrate his 80th birthday on May 23.

Philipp, 50 years OSAGE — Roland Philipp and Brigitte (Schmahl) Philipp of Osage, Iowa, were married June 10, 1961, at First Baptist Church in Charles City, Iowa.

The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 29, 2011, at the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Floyd, Iowa.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Steven and Alexis

Philipp, London, England; Douglas Philipp, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Deborah (Philipp) and Steve Randall, Peyton, Colo.; Timothy and Cindy Philipp, Osage, Iowa. They have 10 grandchildren.

MASON CITY — Jim and Mary (Friedman) Smith of Mason City were married June 10, 1961, at St. Patrick’s Church, Clear Lake, Iowa.

The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Mason City.

They request no gifts please.

The couple’s children are: Anne Marie (Keith Johnson), Valdosta, Ga.; Kevin (Traci Hildebrandt), St. Paul, Minn., and Michele (Carlos Anguita), St. Louis Park, Minn. Their grandchildren are: Henry, Duncan, and Rupert Smith, Carlitos Anguita, and Laura Anguita, Puerto Rico.

Schickel, 25 years

Buol, 40 years

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MASON CITY — Bill Schickel and Candi (Coutts) Schickel of Mason City, Iowa, were united in marriage on May 17, 1986, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mason City, Iowa.

They will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with their family.

The couple’s children are Amanda Schickel, Cedar Falls; Sarah Schickel, Waverly, and Katie Schickel, Mason City.

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CLEAR LAKE — Robert Buol and Donna (Payne) Buol of Clear Lake, Iowa, were married on May 15, 1971, in Labette County, Kansas.

The couple will celebrate their 40th anniversary.

Greetings may be sent to 1506 N. 24th St., Clear Lake, IA 504028.

The couple’s children and spouse are Maggie (James) Smith and the late Dallas Buol. They have three grandchildren.

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Madelyn Crimmins Mitchell, Schaub NINA MITCHELL of Sheboygan, Wis., is the daughter of Ed and Karen Mitchell of Racine, Wis. Nina graduated from Racine Case High School and the University of Wisconsin — La Crosse with a major in marketing. She received her M.B.A. from Marquette University in Milwaukee. Nina is employed at Kohler Company in Kohler, Wis., as a senior sales analyst for the Plumbing Americas division.

B R E N T S C H A U B of Sheboygan, Wis., is the son of Lynn and Sharon Schaub of Northwood, Iowa.

Brent graduated from Northwood-Kensett High School and Iowa State University with a major in finance. He is employed at Kohler Company in Kohler, Wis., as a senior accounting analyst for the engines division.

The couple will be married Saturday, July 9, 2011, at Whistling Straits Golf Course, Haven, Wis.

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RACHEL BRINKMAN, of West Union, Iowa, is the daughter of Michael and Julie Brinkman of Greene, Iowa. Rachel graduated from Coe College with a bachelor of science degree in athletic training, and the University of Northern Iowa with a master of science degree in advanced athletic training. Rachel is employed by Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa, as an athletic trainer and instructor.

TYLER MAJEWSKI, of Waverly, Iowa, is the son of Duane and Robin Majewski of Greene. Tyler graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor of arts degree in business administration. Tyler is employed by Unverferth Manufacturing in Shell Rock, Iowa, as a production planner.

The couple will be married on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene, Iowa.

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The couple will be married at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, Iowa.

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KAITLYN HAMMEL, of Ankeny, Iowa, is the daughter of Kent and Sarah Shultz of Osage, Iowa, and Carl Hammel of Lansing, Iowa. Kaitlyn graduated from Iowa State University with a double major in marketing and management. She is employed by Ramsey Village in Des Moines, Iowa.

JEFFREY MAY, of Ankeny, Iowa, is the son of Gerard and Janet May of Osage, Iowa. Jeffrey graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in finance. He is employed by Principal Financial Group in Des Moines, Iowa.

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MASON CITY — Matt and Kati Crimmins, of Mason City, are the parents of a daughter, Madelyn Kristine, born at 12:29 p.m. March 25, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

She weighed 7 lbs. 2 oz., and was 19½ inches long.

She is welcomed by a big sister, Olivia, and big brother, Drew.

Grandparents are Keith and Kris Lacey, and Dave and Julie Crimmins, all of Fort Dodge. Great-grandmother is Genevieve Crimmins, also of Fort Dodge.

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Happy 80th Birthday Marilyn Ingebretson

A Tribute to the ones who have touched our lives and hearts and are gone.

— With love from your family.

An open house for Marilyn will be held from 10 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, May 21, at the Chit Chat Cafe, Thornton.

Cards are welcome and may be sent to: P.O. Box 58, Thornton, IA 50479.

Happy 1st Birthday Norah!

Elaine Harman, 80 MASON CITY — Elaine Harman, will celebrate her 80th birthday at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at The Manor, 4 Third St. N.W., Apt. 339, Mason City, IA 50401. She requests no gifts, please.

The celebration will be hosted by Elaine’s children and their spouses, Janice and Don Flegle, Omaha, Neb., and Dennis and Sue Harman, Spencer, Iowa.

Birthday greetings may be sent to Elaine at the following address: 4 Third St. N.W. Apt. 339, Mason City, IA 50401.

Memories are one of the best legacies after a loved one has died.

Share your memories of those special people in our life who have passed on. The Globe Gazette will publish a Memorial Day Special on Sunday, May 29, 2011. Each memory ad is $15.

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Weiland, Christopherson DEANNA WEILAND, of Forest City, Iowa, is the daughter of Don and Darlene Weiland of Britt, Iowa.

Deanna is employed by Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa as a clinical leader in respiratory care.

MARK CHRISTOPHERSON, of Forest City, Iowa, is the son of the late Ed Christopherson and Diana Christopherson of Forest City. Mark is employed by Caledonia Haulers.

The couple will be married at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at The Lodge in Forest City, Iowa. The couple will celebrate their marriage with their children, family and friends.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Mathre, Syverson JESSICA MATHRE of Stewartville, Minn., is the daughter of Steve and Lori Mathre of Nora Springs, Iowa. Jessica graduated from Nora Springs-Rock Falls High School and the University of Northern Iowa, where she received her bachelor’s degree in financial services. She is employed as an assistant manager with Walgreens in Rochester, Minn.

ROBERT SYVERSON of Stewartville, Minn., is the son of Michael and Colleen Syverson of Mason City, Iowa.

Robert graduated from Mason City High School. He is employed in the meat department at Fareway in Stewartville, Minn.

The couple will be married at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City, Iowa.

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Winners were grouped into student recipes and finalists, and adult recipes and finalists. Among the winning adult recipes and finalists was Louise Piper, of Garner.

She came in fifth-place with her recipe, “Polenta Veggie Scrambled Eggs.”

The finalists were chosen based on originality and the use of eggs in the recipe. They prepared their dishes at the cook-off in front of a panel of food and nutrition expert judges. The recipes were judged on taste appeal, appearance, originality, nutritional content, and the use of a minimum of four eggs.

KENDRA MARIE THOMAS of Rockwell, Iowa, is the daughter of Terry and Sherry Thomas of Rockwell.

Kendra graduated from Rockwell-Swaledale High School and Northwestern College. She received a B.A. in elementary education. She is currently employed by West Fork Elementary School in Sheffield.

DANIEL RICHARD OWENS of Clarinda, Iowa, is the son of Richard and Linda Owens of Clarinda, Iowa.

Danny graduated from Clarinda High School. He is attending Southwest Community College pursuing a B.S. in nursing.

The couple will be married at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at First Grace Baptist Church in Sheffield, Iowa.

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CONGRATULATIONS KATI RUBALCAVA AND DILLON CARPENTER

In Loving Memory of Bill LeDuc

Nov. 24, 1937 — May 14, 2006

Kati graduated from NIACC with an Associate Degree in Nursing.

Dillon graduated with honors from Iowa State University with a Political Science Degree.

They will continue their education at the University of Iowa.

We are very proud of both of you.

Lots of Love, From, Your Boys, Gus and Jerry and Mom, Dave, Dad, Pablo and Evie.

We miss you dearly

There’s an open gate at the end of the road that all of us must go alone, and there, in a light we cannot see, our Father claims His own....

Beyond the gate our loved one finds happiness and rest, and there is comfort in the thought that God only takes the best.

Congratulations NIACC Golf Team

BIRTHDAY

Donald Gaarder, 90 NORTHWOOD — Donald Gaarder, of Northwood, will celebrate his 90th birthday with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at First Lutheran Church, in Northwood.

Donald Gaarder was born May 16, 1921, in Kensett.

Cards can be sent to Donald at: Lutheran Retirement Home, P.O. Box 108, Northwood, IA 50459.

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Price, Benson Molly Price of Forest City and Trevor Benson of Lake Mills announce their engagement and approaching marriage.

Molly is the daughter of Brian and Kathy Price of Forest City. Trevor is the son of Steven and Della Benson of Lake Mills.

Molly graduated from Forest City in 2002 and teaches at Hoover Elementary in Mason City. Trevor graduated from Lake Mills in 2002 and is self-employed at Mower Magic & More in rural Lake Mills.

They will be married on June 11, 2011, in Forest City.

Congratulations to Rachel Kleven, B.A., a 2011 UNI graduate.

From 2 very proud parents.

THANK YOU Thank you Thanks so much to everyone who remembered me during the time of my surgery and recuperation. Dr. Gibbons and staff, hospital staff, acute rehab unit, therapy technicians, and everyone who made my stay as comfortable as possible all deserve a big thanks. Thanks also to Trinity Lutheran for their care and concern, a huge thank you to my family and all the caring gestures from friends. It all made my recovery so much easier.

God bless all of you.

— Margaret Schluter

Rinnels, 30 years VENTURA — Randy Rinnels and Laura (DeVary) Rinnels of Ventura, Iowa, were married May 15, 1981, at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Mason City, Iowa.

The couple will celebrate their 30th anniversary with a family dinner on May 15 in Ventura.

The couple’s children and spouses are son Nick (Amy) Rinnels, Ventura, Iowa; son Jake (Holly) Rinnels, Mason City, Iowa; daughter Hilary (Seth) Zrostlik, Ventura, Iowa; grandchildren Talan and Reese Rinnels and three step-grandchildren, Cain, Gavin and Jaylynn.

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ALYSSA HAUGLAND is the daughter of Mark and Shelley Haugland of Garner, Iowa. Alyssa is the granddaughter of Marvin and Janice Haugland of Crystal Lake and Butch and Terri Whitehurst of Garner.

JEFFREY ANDERSON is the son of Angela Nowack of Hudsonville, Mich. Jeff is the grandson of MaryJane Peterman of Kalamazoo, Mich., and William and Sidney Crooks of Grand Rapids, Mich.

The couple will be married on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner, Iowa.

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS NIACC’s Phi Theta Kappa honors

MASON CITY — North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) inducted 74 students into the college’s Alpha Psi Beta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society that recognizes the academic accomplishments of students attending two-year colleges.

Inductees of Phi Theta Kappa must have a 3.5 grade point average, completed 12 semester hours at NIACC and be enrolled in at least three semester hours of classes.

Students who achieved these standards and are this year’s Phi Theta Kappa inductees at NIACC include: ALLISON — Eric Debner.

BRITT — Courtney Francis, Joylyn Johnson.

CENTRAL CITY — Jacob Caryl, Blaine Weppler.

CHARLES CITY — Luis Gracia, Dustin Heddens, Reicks, Bucheit Eggebraaten, Kassandra Kellogg, Amy Oxley, Meredith Worrall.

CLEAR LAKE — Paige Burtness, Marcia McGowan.

ABIGAIL REICKS, of Otterman FERTILE — Kimberly Lowry.

Ankeny, Iowa, is the ANNA EGGEBRAATFOREST CITY — Teresa Skjeie, McKenzie Krieger, daughter of John and LynEN, of Forest City, is the Jesus Zaldarriaga, Selah Zaldarriaga. nie Reicks of Lawler, Iowa. daughter of Al and Mary GARNER — Kathryn Breister, Alan Juhl, Miranda Abigail graduated from Eggebraaten of Forest City.

Turkey Valley High School Schwickerath, Jordan Paulsen, Janessa Reding.

She is a 2007 graduate of GRAFTON — Nicole Schotanus, Martin Kalkwarf. in 2003, and the University Forest City High School GREENE — Meagan Wrecsics. of Northern Iowa in 2007. and a 2011 graduate of WalHAMPTON — Sean Peters, Sarah Owen.

Abigail is employed by dorf College with a B.A. in HANLONTOWN — Michael Orlowski.

Deerfield Retirement ComNickerson, Lubkeman English.

HOPKINS — Steve Kessler. munity in Urbandale, Iowa.

JOSHUA OTTERMAN, KATY NICKERSON, of Sheffield, Iowa, is the daughIONIA — Angela Throndson.

DANIEL BUCHEIT, of ter of Al and Sue Nickerson of Clear Lake, Iowa. Katy is a of Albert Lea, Minn., is the Ankeny, Iowa, is the son of JANESVILLE — Dana Sorensen.

2004 graduate from Clear Lake High School and a 2009 son of Kent and Cathy KENSETT — Holly Fornberg.

Thomas and Mary Bucheit Otterman of Albert Lea, graduate from the University of Iowa with a degree in LAKE MILLS — Ashley Brackey, Wendy Smith. of Osage, Iowa. Daniel dance. Katy is employed by Clear Creek Elementary as a Minn. He is a 2007 gradu- graduated from Osage High LATIMER — Morgan Muhlenbruch. ate of Albert Lea High preschool paraeducator.

LAWLER — Stacia Scott.

School in 2001 and the UniSchool and a 2011 graduate WILL LUBKEMAN, of Sheffield, Iowa, is the son of MANLY — Hannah O’Neil. versity of Northern Iowa in of Waldorf College with a Steve and Marie Lubkeman of Rockwell, Iowa. Will is a MARBLE ROCK — Miles Black.

2005. Daniel is employed by B.A. in English and creative 2005 graduate from SCMT and a 2009 graduate from MASON CITY — Pierce Ames, Kelli Aukes, Nathaniel Housby Mack, Inc., in Des writing. He is studying at North Eastern Iowa Community College with a degree Brandt, Cassie Christianson, Lee Cummings, Victoria Moines, Iowa. the University of Alaska in John Deere Tech. Will is employed by Phelps ImpleFrench, Jody Gall, Joshua Gibbons, Jacob Kipyego, Noel The couple will be marFairbanks. ment in Hampton.

Marzen, Zachery Lamb, Ashley Lambert, Kristi Mathes, ried at 2 p.m. on Saturday, The couple will be marThe couple will be married at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July Sarah Stalker, Douglas Stromley, Julia Takemura, Jo July 16, 2011, at Sacred ried June 4, 2011, at St. Paul 16, 2011, at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield, Anne Willemsen.

Heart Catholic Church in Lutheran Church, Garner.

Iowa.

NASHUA — Carly Demro.

Osage, Iowa.

NORA SPRINGS — Nathaniel Johnson, Allyson Swinton, Jacob Lister, Aren Rust.

OSAGE — Monica Jahnel, Mareah Sletten, Stephanie Thurnau.

POSTVILLE — Kylee Olson. throughout the world now and forever. Sacred we live for if not to make Thank You ROCKFORD — Kaitlin Schmitz. life less difficult for each now and forever. St. Jude, Heart of Jesus, pray for To each of you who ROCKWELL — Kurry Watson. worker of miracles, pray us. St. Jude, worker of other.” George Eliot have helped us in many RUDD — Jenny Wyborny.

— Ann (Miller) Butcher for us. St. Jude, hope of miracles, pray for us. St. ways as we pass through ST. ANSGAR — Brandy Woods. and family the helpless, pray for us.

Jude, help of the hopethis difficult time after SHEFFIELD — Stephanie Lyles.

Jane (Butcher) Lauen Say nine times a day for less, pray for us. Say this the sudden death of STACYVILLE — Bradford Bisbee. and family four days, then publish. prayer nine times a day; Glenn. Thank you to SWALEDALE — Marcia Ingham.

Norma (Butcher) Thank you, St. Jude. by the eighth day your Mason City Police OffiVENTURA — Glenda Robbins.

Ostmo and family prayer will be answered.

Thank You cers Creekmur and ConLONDON, ENGLAND — Marvin Ledgister.

It has never been known Thank you nor, Joint Law EnforceYATLEY, ENGLAND — Jason Greenwood.

May the Sacred Heart to fail. Publication must ment dispatcher, and the May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glori- be promised.

Mason City 3rd Battalion of Jesus be adored, glori- fied, loved and preserved Thank you, St. Jude.

Paramedics. fied, loved and preserved throughout the world — R.A.M. Remember: “What do

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS National Society of High School Scholars

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MASON CITY — Ashley Gutting, a sophomore at Mason City High School, was selected for membership in the National Society of High School Scholars.

The society recognizes top scholars and invites only those students who have achieved academic excellence. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel prizes.

Gutting is the daughter of Phil and Sandy Gutting.

She is active in concert band (first chair flute section leader), chorus, show choir, Masonian yearbooks, Best Buddies, varsity tennis and Silver Cord.

She also volunteers for the Mason City Recreation Department and the city of Mason City. She is also a dancer with the Dance Arts Centre and Lucy’s Dance Studio.

Noon Rotary Club ‘Students of Month’ MASON CITY — Ellen Pyle and Nga Tran, both seniors at Mason City High School, were named the Mason City Noon Rotary Club’s “Students of the

Month,” for May. Ellen Pyle is the daughter of Larry and Brenda Pyle.

Pyle participated in and is a letter winner in soccer, cross country, academics, band Pyle and choir.

She is also a member of the National Honor Society.

Her honors include: Principal’s List all four years of high school, AllAcademic Awards in soccer and cross country, and named to the Star Class of 2011 for Language.

Pyle is a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and works as a lifeguard at the YMCA and the Mason City Family Aquatic Center, as well as teaching swim lessons for the Mason City Parks and Recreation department.

She plans to attend Iowa State University next year, as an undeclared major with her interests leaning toward the sciences.

Nga Tran is the daughter of Lynn and Andy Tran.

She is an active participant in girls’ tennis, Mason City High School Student Senate, National Tran Honor Society and a member of the Student School Improvement Advisory Committee (SSIAC). Her honors include: Tennis captain (two years), Student Senate secretary and a CIML All-Academic award recipient. She is a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She plans to attend Iowa State University, Ames, next year to study biology.

Bishop Garrigan contest results ALGONA — Mary McCall’s junior English classes at Bishop Garrigan High School entered two contests this spring.

Results are as follows: 2011 Essay Contest Catholic Daughters of the Americas Education Contest (Grades 9-12) BGHS Winners: First-place, Jenny Broesder; second-place, Grant Reding; third-place, Addison Miller.

Special Mention: First-place, Brandon Schiltz; second-place, Carly Loss.

Honorable Mention: First-place, Austin Vaske; second-place, Shelby Schindler.

Jenny Broesder went on to win first-place at state.

Now, she will compete in nationals.

2011 Poetry Contest Kossuth County Garden of Poets (High School Division) BGHS Winners: First-place: Luke Eischen; second-place, Rachel Berte.

Honorable Mention: Sam Evers, Alex Boisjolie, Levi Bernhard, Daniel Gelhaus.

Other Selected Poems Published: Sheridan Berte, Samantha Cruise, Shelby Schindler, Cede Forburger, Craig Kohlhaas, Mallory Bormann, Lizzy Hohmeister, Jeanne McCall, Terrenze Franklin.

Marzen appointment DOUGHERTY — Chad Marzen, formerly of Dougherty, has received an appointment as an assistant professor of legal studies in the Department of Risk Management/Insurance, Real Estate and Legal Studies, in the College of Business at Florida State University, (starting in the summer of 2011).

The Risk Management/Insurance Program has been rated ninth in the nation among all risk management/insurance programs in the latest rankings from US News and World Report.

Prior to this academic appointment, Marzen has been working as an associate attorney in the Engles, Ketcham, Olson and Keith, P.C. law firm in Omaha, Neb., specializing in insurance defense litigation.

THANK YOU Dear friends, Thank you for your cards and telephone calls of sympathy in the recent loss of our loved one, Ted Hasapopoulos.

— Audrey Hasapopoulos and family

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Marzen also had an appointment to teach international law in the Political Science Department at Creighton University. He is the author of seven law review articles in the past three years, including an article entitled “The Wrap Up of Wrap Ups? OwnerControlled Insurance Programs and the Exclusive

Remedy Defense,” which will be published in the Drake Law Review.

Marzen is a 2005 graduate of Grinnell College and a 2008 graduate of the Saint Louis University School of Law. He is the son of Dennis and Sally Marzen, of Dougherty, and grandson of Jerry and Delores Marzen, Marble Rock.

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Chelsey Cecil

Central Springs High School Congratulations Chelsey!

We wish you all the best in your plans for the future.

Love, Dad, Nat and Mitchell, Mom, Todd, Kayla and Kyle.

Ally Marie Andersen Clear Lake High School Congratulations!

Good luck at UNI this fall. We are so proud of you and everything you’ve accomplished.

Haden Riles

Mason City High School Open House for Haden Riles in honor of his graduation Saturday, May 21, 2011, 6 – 8 pm, Jitters Coffee Bar, Ji So Southbridge Mall, M Mason City, Iowa.

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Joshua Otterman Waldorf College Graduated cum Laude major creative writing & English. Waldorf Scholar.

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Lindsey Sameulson

Central Springs High School Congratulations on graduating and being accepted to UNI! We are so proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad & Ashley

Lisa Meek Congratulations!

Despite the ups & downs life has challenged you with over the 19 years – YOU DID IT! We are VERY proud of you achieving your Masters!

Mom, Rob & family.

Lacy Miri White Central Springs High School Congratulations!

We’re so proud to see our little “Sweet Pea” grow into an amazing, talented, beautiful young lady!

All our love to our wonderful daughter, sister & granddaughter.

Ben Hansen Iowa State University Congratulations Ben on your degree in Mechanical Engineering. Good Luck with your career at Precision Test & Balance in Des Moines.

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