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TERA BLASER and RYAN FRIEDERICH were united in marriage on June 11, 2011, at St. Wenceslas Catholic Church in Duncan, Iowa, by Father Dennis Miller.

ALEXIS JEAN MUJICA has turned 1-year-old.

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CHRIS and DANIKA MENKE, of Mason City, are the parents of a son, SAWYER ALFRED MENKE, born Nov. 28, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

Matt and Kari Leibrand, of Mason City, are the parents of a son, Reece Eliot Leibrand, born Jan. 17, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

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BIRTHDAY

RETIREMENT

Happy 90th Birthday Ruth (Merwin) Hill

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NORA SPRINGS — Bill Gast and Colleen (Kathan) Gast were married March 8, 1947, at the United Church of Christ in Osage, Iowa.

The couple will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with a family gathering.

Cards can be sent to Bill and Colleen at 1179 Mitchell Line St., Nora Springs, IA 50458.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Susan (Jim) Stiverson, Jeanne (Dick) Dahley, Tom (Linda) Gast, Jim (Patty) Gast, Bob (Lu Ann) Gast and Cindy (Dean) Sponheim.

They have 16 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

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THANK YOU what a generous community we live in — a commuI would like to express nity of friends, family and my heartfelt thanks to total strangers to me who Mandie Bird for her opened their hearts and fundraising efforts on showed true kindness. I behalf of me and my fami- will do my best in my years ly. Mandie designed an to come to pay it forward. awesome T-shirt and They say cancer is a lonely assembled a team of hard disease. Mandie and friends, working friends and family you have just proven them to assist her in helping to wrong. Thank you so ease our financial burden. much. God bless you all.

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Dr. Donald C. Berge is retiring March 16, after 37 years of dedicated service to Clear Lake and surrounding communities, as a family medicine health care provider.

Good wishes may be sent to: 952 N. Eighth St. W., Clear Lake, IA 50428.

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

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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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You are invited to a birthday open house for Ruth Hill to celebrate her 90th birthday from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at the Wedgewood Room of The Manor, 4 Third St. N.W., Mason City.

Cards may be sent to Ruth at: The Manor, 4 Third St. N.W., Apt #421, Mason City, IA 50401. Please no gifts.

Engagements & Weddings: Standard announcement will be published free of charge without a photo. Custom wording and photos are an additional charge. (See chart below.)

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Happy 90th Birthday, Mom!

Helen Engels will celebrate her 90th birthday March 18.

Please send your birthday wishes to: Helen Engels, 211 Seventh St. N.E., Apt. #17, Rockford, IA 50468.

We love you!

— Your kids, grandkids and great-grandkids!

E NGAGED Jeffries, Cody ALLISON JEFFRIES, of Mason City, Iowa, is the daughter of Tim and Cheryl Jeffries of Mason City, Iowa. Allison graduated from Iowa State University in 2008, and is employed by Shopko Pharmacy in Mason City, Iowa.

DION CODY, of Mason City, Iowa, is the son of Bill and Annie Cody of Mason City, and Denny and Bonnie Krause of Rockwell, Iowa. Dion is employed by Schwans in Mason City, Iowa.

The couple will be mar-

ried at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church in Mason City, Iowa.

ACHIEVEMENTS

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grand finale concert at the Atwood-Kelly, Hamiel Schaller Memorial Chapel LINDSEY ATWOODon the Buena Vista UniverK E LLY, of Clear Lake, Iowa, sity campus.

STORM LAKE — The is the daughter of Jocee 31st annual Buena Vista Buena Vista Kelly of Waterloo, Iowa, University Honor Band and Oscar Kelly of Mason Dean’s List Festival was held Feb. 25.

City, Iowa. Lindsey graduFive students from Algona STORM LAKE — The Middle School were select- following North Iowa stu- ated in 2003 from Mason City High School, and in ed to perform in the festi- dents were named to the 2007 with a B.A. in MarA d a m D e n n e r val:A , tuba; Dean’s List for the fall keting from the University Levi Eden, trombone; semester at Buena Vista of Northern Iowa. She is Sophie Edgerton, bassoon; University. employed as an indepenJana Julius, clarinet; and Students named to the dent agent representing Mallory Zwiefel, oboe. list must have a minimum AFLAC in Iowa.

The seven Algona High grade point average of 3.5 TY HAMIEL, of Clear School Band members for the semester, based on Lake, Iowa, is the son of selected to perform were a 4.0 grade point system, Michael and Mary Hamiel, Alexis Beenken, flute; Dan and must have taken at of Mason City, Iowa. Ty Haack, trumpet; Peter Jor - least 12 hours of coursegraduated in 2004 from genson, alto saxophone; work. An asterisk (*) indi- Newman Catholic High Jack Ralls, tenor saxophone; cates a 4.0 grade point School, and in 2011 with a Maddie Roach, bassoon; average for the semester.

B.S. in Forestry from Iowa Matt Stein, tuba; and CLARION — *Molly State University. He is Nathan Stumme, trumpet. Urness, *Karl Ahrendsen. employed by Davey Membership of the 100GARNER — Tanner Urich. plus member middle school JOICE — *Abigail Carlson. band (grades 6-8), and the LAKE MILLS — Ashlyn 100-plus member honor Norris. band (grades 9-12) were selected on the basis of nominations submitted by their school band directors. Over 30 school districts participated in this year’s festival from Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska.

Students gathered on the Buena Vista University campus for two three-hour rehearsals with the guest conductors.

Guest conductors for the 2012 Honor Band Festival were Dick Redman for the high school honor band, and Steve McCombs for the middle school honor band.

Redman is the former director of bands at Pella High School and the current assistant director of athletic bands at William Penn University in Oskaloosa. McCombs is the assistant director of bands in the Pella Community School district and the affiliate instructor of percussion at Simpson College in Indianola.

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The couple will be married at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2012, at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Mason City, Iowa.

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E NGAGED Tuttle, Krieger RACHEL TUTTLE, of Hugo, Minn., is the daughter of Tim and Linda Tuttle of Fertile, Iowa.

Rachel graduated from Forest City High School in 2008, and from the University of Northern Iowa in 2011 with a degree in Family Services. She is attending Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota for her masters in Marriage and Family Therapy.

MITCHELL KRIEGER, of Hugo, Minn., is the son of Daryl and Tammy Krieger of Forest City, Iowa. Mitchell graduated from Forest City High School in 2006, North Iowa Area Community College in 2008 with an Associate in Science degree, and the University of Northern Iowa in 2011 with a degree in Industrial Technology Management.

He is employed by Wilson Tool International in White Bear Lake, Minn.

The couple will be married at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2012, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, Iowa.

ACHIEVEMENT anniversary with a card shower.

Cards may be sent to Joe and ROCKFORD — Joe Cannon and Sheryl Cannon, 2152 Dancer Ave., Sheryl Scholl were married in Rockford, IA 50468.

Freeport, Ill., on March 15, 1962. The The couple’s children and their couple will celebrate their 50th

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spouses are Joel (Theresa) Cannon and Vicky (Leon) Marker, and three grandchildren, Cory and Curtis Marker, and Stephanie Cannon, all of Rockford.

THANK YOU (three times).

Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three times).

Say this prayer for three

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Christian Wolfe, of Forest City, was named to the 2011 fall semester President’s Roll of Honor at the University of North Dakota.

consecutive days.

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

Thank you, — KKF

To qualify a student must have an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.80 or higher.

The student must also have earned a minimum of 30 semester hours and have completed a minimum of 12 hours at the close of the semester.

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(Never Known to Fail) Oh, Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity.

Oh Star of the Son, help me and show me herein you are my Mother.

Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request).

There are none that can withstand your power.

Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee

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ACHIEVEMENTS Morgan Dvorak, Angela Eppens, Ben Faktor, Tatum Fisher, Hayley Galindo, Alesha Gildersleeve, Steven Goepel, Sawyer Goetz, Alex Goranson, Shandon Green, Brooke Greenwood, John Hansen, Jayden Harris, Sabrina Havig, Victoria Hazelett, Jessica Hemmen, Kassidy Henry, Timothy Hoffmann, Zachary Holland-Dunn, Lauren Hugi, Briar Jensen, Jordan Johanns, Kalliope Kantaris, Haley Kavaya, Jennifer King, Alex Klein, Sydney Kleven, Ashley Klouse, John Kraft, Tiffany Krahenbuhl, Karly Krutsinger, Tayler Lacy, Samuel Lala, Ashley Lapointe, Branden Lewerke, Fady Makar, Nicole Makar, Molly McCann, Dylan McLaughlin, Hannah McLaughlin, Melanie McLaughlin, Emily Meierotto, Chloe Melendez, Cooper Merrill, Makenzie Meyer, Austin Miller, Sydney Miller, Colton Mitchell, Haley Muyskens, Tate Nelson, Tyler Nestvedt, Madeline Nobis, Megan Notermann, Jamison O’Dell, Dallas Osegera, Samantha Papouchis, Nicole Patrick, Brandon Pearce, Olivia Pederson, Kenzie Penca, Summer Perry, Cayla Pettit, Cierra Pfeffer, Halle Phillips, Brock Piper, Magdalena Ramirez, Marco Recinos, Amanda Reding, Caitlin Rico, Meeghan Rodamaker, McClaren Rodriguez, Jordan Rowe, Kacy Sampson, Alex Sanchez, Samantha Schmidtke, Jackson Schumaker, Samantha Schupanitz, Ellie Seaton, Nebraska Senne, Auston Shrader, Samantha Simmers, Quinn Slaven, Brett Smith, Lauren Smith, Mackenzy Smith, Alexander Squier, Matthew Stephens, Kelsey Stine, Josephina Stitts, Avery Stricker, Derek Tate, Jazzlynn Thompson, Noa Thompson, Tyler Toebe, Trevor Trousdale, Jordan Trout, Katie Voortmann, Madelynn Ward, Keegan Warner, Skylar Watt, Devin Weigel, Blake Weitzel, Alyssa Wendel, Kiley Wharton, Abigail Wiese, Jareese Williams, Cynthia Wolters, Marci Wolters, MaRyah Woolery, Miranda Wulff.

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McLaughlin, Turner Mentink, Madison Merriam, Kaylee Meyer, Marcus Meyer, MASON CITY — The John Rowan Meyers, Melissa Adams Middle School honor Michel, Rachel Miller, Carla Morales, Alexis Myers, Eric roll recognizes the academic Neswold, Maddie Niederachievements of students mayer, Lauren Noto, Bailey who earn a 3.0 grade point O’Banion, Sydney Oliver, average each quarter. Grade Kaitlin O’Neill, Nathan point average is determined by grades earned in all acade- Palmer, Ethan Pals, Carson Parker, Kiley Pederson, mic classes and in the quarMakayla Percy, Georden terly exploratory classes.

Perry, Luke Peterson, Abigail Students named to the Read, Jacqueline Rier, Jacob honor roll include: Riesen, Monica Roath, Carter 7th Grade Roberts, Sydney Rottinghaus, Jacob Adamski, Jayson Adkins, Alexis Albright, Ash- Thomas Rowe, Grace Sanchez-Gannett, Dalton ley Alert, Skylar Alexander, Schaer, Weston Schultz, Avery Allen, Meredith ArmKayla Sherman, Ben Siglin, strong, Kylie Bacon, Ocean Hudsen Simmer, McGwire Ballard, Alyssa Barragan, Skogen, Zachary Skovlund, Isaac Bartel, Jaiclynn Bass, Autumn Smith, Briana Danielle Beavers, Diedre Beavers, Sean Beemer, Madi- Solano, Olivia Sorenson, Zachary Stephenson, Riley son Benson, Rayne Bentzin, Theobald, Xander Tierney, Stuart Boston, Casey Brandau, Macey Burtness, Nicole Bailey Tilkes, Brady Tilkes, Kayla Till, Kristina Carpenter, Trevor Carr, Tynan, Kaitlyn Vaith, Joshua Kevin Chen, Chloe Cheney, Anabella Christianson, Tay- VandenBerg, Arjeta Veliu, lor Conroy, Katrina Cornick, Dylan Voves, Darci Wagner, Derek Walker, Katlyn Cox, Danielle Dahle, Spencer Walthall, Anna Emma Dannen, Lee Daughenbaugh, Randall Davenport, Warner, Joseph Welling, Ryan Wendel, Abigail White, Adrian Debrah, Megan Alexander White, Trey WiegDempsey, Mackenzie mann, Haley Wiemann, Jacie Dettman, Hunter Dingman, Wise, Brandon Yarahmadi, Courtney Eaton, Sydney Kyle Younker, Andrew Zehr, Eaton, Chloe Eden, Harley Zoe Zoller.

Espinosa, Gunnar Flores, 8th Grade Anna Francis, Hayley Alexis Acker, Kayla Fransen, Min Gao, Riley Alexander, Sara Alscher, Ginapp, Anna Godfrey, Jaidyn Godfrey, Isaac Hackman, Kaylee Anderson, Robert Argo, Bailey Baker, Koby BarDrake Hadacek, Anna Hagenow, Rachael Hagenow, ragy, Alexia Barschow, Joel Beier, Parris Bennett, Alaina Carter Hammervold, Joshua Berg, Jaedon Bettle, Sarah Hansen, Tiffany Hanson, Betz, Riley Bonzer, Logan Christopher Harper, Borchardt, Dayton Boston, Mikaeleigh Hayes, Verena Brianna Buffington, Jared Heilman, Noah Helmers, Bunn, Chase Burt, Ben ButZachery Hendrickson, Rylee Hickman, Autumn Hill, Bre- ler, Blake Buttweiler, Sanita Cajic, Jacob Carlson, Kimanna Holloway, Elijah Hosberly Carpenter, Christina mer, Madison Howe, Rachel Christensen, Adison Cobb, Huey, Aaliyah Jackson, Zabrian Coleman, Wyatt Nathaniel Janssen, Kyle Johnsen, Mia Johnson, Laura Cooper, Anna Corsello, Anthony Cox, Bria Crooks, Keenan, Caden Koerber, Ethan Curry, Mckenna Mikaila Kohler, Joseph Dahlquist, Savannah Kovarna, Kyle Lang, Richard Dahlstrom, Megan Dalluge, Latham, Grant Lewerke, Natalie Lindsay, Brianna Lof- Rachel Danielson, Khalil Daoud, Joshua Dempsey, ing, Bradley Lorence, Jenna Lovik, Daniel Lupear, Jesslyn Danielle DeRoy, Brett Despenas, Skyler Dickinson, YunMarken, Sydney Martin, hao Dong, Lauren Dunlay, Steven Mastro, Noah

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BIRTHDAY

ACHIEVEMENT

Anna Burke to celebrate 100th birthday

She’s Already Up to No Good!

MASON CITY — Ashley Marie Davis and Michael Paul Miller, of Mason City, are the parents of a daughter, Chloe Ann Miller, born at 7:56 a.m. Aug. 4, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

She weighed 6 pounds, 3.8 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Chloe is welcomed by two brothers, Jacob and Ethan Davis.

Grandparents are Curt and Mandi Sauve. Greatgrandmother is Kathlene Hillman.

THANK YOU Thank You Thank you — Thank you — Thank you to the thoughtful person who found and turned in my lost hearing aid to First Citizens Bank. Besides losing $4000, I really needed it to hear — and thank you to the bank to research for the owner and call me. I so appreciate it. A million thanks!

— Lorraine Reynolds

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Momberg, Carper LINDSAY MOMBERG, of West Des Moines, Iowa, is the daughter of Mike and Mari Momberg of Manly, Iowa. Lindsay is a 2006 graduate of North Central High School and a 2010 graduate of Iowa State University with a BA in Finance and Marketing. Lindsay is currently pursuing her MBA through Drake University, while employed as a financial analyst at Wells Fargo in West Des Moines, Iowa.

ADAM CARPER, of West Des Moines, Iowa, is the son of Dave and Joelene Carper of Clarinda, Iowa. Adam is a 2004 graduate of Clarinda High School and a 2008 Iowa State University graduate with a BA in Accounting and Finance. Adam is currently employed as a CPA for McGladrey & Pullen in Des Moines, Iowa.

The couple will be married on June 2, 2012, in Des Moines, Iowa with a honeymoon in the Dominican Republic.

THANK YOU

FOREST CITY — Anna Burke, of Forest City, will celebrate her 100th birthday on Wednesday, March 14.

Birthday greetings may be sent to her at: 215 West K Street, Forest City, IA 50436.

Happy birthday to our wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother!

— Bev, Pat, Cheryl and families.

THANK YOU Thank You The family is grateful to everyone for the kindness shown through your support with visits, prayers, food, flowers, cards and memorials.

A special thank you to Pastor Karen Grandall, FLC women for the lunch, and organist Ryan Hul-

ACHIEVEMENT

Rochester. We really appreciate everything peoDMACC scholar Thank you to everyone ple have done for us during who gave donations for the this time.

DES MOINES — Aaron Tesch family during Overbeck, of Mason City, Thank you again.

Daryl’s transplant in received a $350 scholarship — Daryl and Iola Tesch from the DMACC (Des

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shizer.

Also special thanks to the HNI Hospice and the Northwood Retirement Home for their superb compassionate care.

Thank you too, to the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home for their helpful services.

— The Family of Ellnora Willand

Moines Area Community College) Foundation, for the spring semester. Overbeck is enrolled in DMACC’s liberal arts program.

Congratulations to Airman Michael Adams on his graduation from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 10, 2012.

We are so very proud of you!

— Dad, Mom, Jake, Cory, Katie, and Matt.

Love and miss you!!

THANK YOU Thank You So Much To my family and all of my dear friends, I want to thank you for the many cards and kind thoughts I received for my 80th birthday. You all made turning 80 extra special!

Sincerely, — Carol Rohrer

Thank You Many thanks to all who blessed me with birthday cards, pictures and great wishes for my 80th! May you know the feeling of hearing from as many friends as I did. God’s love to you all!

— Lorraine French

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THANK YOU

ANNIVERSARY

BIRTHDAY

ANNIVERSARY

Goepel, 40 years

Thank You Thank you so very much for your prayers, calls, cards and so many expressions of kindness during this difficult time.

— The family of Denise (Clapper) Powers

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BRITT — Craig Eugene Goepel and Jean Bro (Mulholland) Goepel of Britt, Iowa, were married March 3, 1972, BRITTNEY BYRNES, of at the United Methodist Church in Kanawha, Iowa. The Lake Mills, Iowa, is the couple celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. daughter of Bill and Alisa Their children are Stacey and Kari Goepel of Britt, Byrnes of Lake Mills. Brit- Sarah Goepel of Denver, Colo., and Capt. Andrew and tney graduated from Lake Laura Brayton of San Diego, Calif. Their grandchildren Mills High School in 2006, are Seth, Kolby and Shelby Goepel of Britt, and Eleanor and from the University of Brayton of San Diego, Calif.

Northern Iowa in 2010 with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications: Public Relations.

Brittney is employed by North Iowa Broadcasting, Inc., in Mason City, Iowa.

LARS CHRISTIANSON, of Lake Mills, Iowa, is the son of Eric and Kathy Christianson of Lake Mills. Lars graduated from Lake Mills High School in 2008, and will earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business in May 2012.

The couple will be married at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City, Iowa.

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Byrnes, Christianson McDonough, 40 years MASON CITY — Ron McDonough and Connie (Webner) McDonough of Mason City were married on March 13, 1972, in Mason City.

The couple will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a card shower. Cards can be sent to 19700 Thrush Ave., Mason City, IA 50401.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Todd McDonough; Faith McDonough of Fort Worth, Texas; Jay (Nicole), Bryce, Clayton, Zari McDonough of Rock Falls; Beth (Kyle) Neuberger, Jaxon, Tate of Manly.

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Eythel Baxter Rowcliffe, 90 OSAGE — Eythel Baxter Rowcliffe, of Osage, will celebrate her 90th birthday at an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 16, at the VFW in Osage.

She requests no gifts, please.

Eythel Baxter Rowcliffe was born March 19, 1922.

Cards can be sent to Eythel at: 1312 Oak Court, Osage, IA 50461.

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We love you!

— Mommy and Daddy

I would like to thank all of my family and friends that attended or sent cards for my 90th birthday. It was a surprise and it really meant a lot to me!! Thanks again.

— Jean Fox

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ACHIEVEMENTS Forest City District Speech Competition

FOREST CITY — The Forest City High School Individual Speech Team performed at the District Individual Speech Contest, Feb. 25, at Newman High School, Mason City.

Overall, the team received 39 Division I ratings (27 varsity, 12 junior varsity) and nine Division II (six varsity, three junior varsity) ratings. Those receiving Division I ratings advanced to the State Happy Birthday!

Speech Contest March 10, Love, at Waldorf College.

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Forest City’s varsity individual ratings are as follows: Gary Studer, 80 Literary program — Robert Searcy — II; CORWITH — Gary Andrew Henken — I; Tricia Studer, of Corwith, will celebrate his 80th birthday Timble — I. Poetry — Rebecca on March 16.

Boyken — I; Austin Adams He was born March 16, — I; Josh May — I. 1932, in Corwith, Iowa.

Prose — Russell ScharpCards can be sent to er — I; Zach Lillquist — I; Gary at: 1225 Birch Ave., Amanda Post — I. Corwith, IA 50430.

Improvisation — Love, Andrew Henken — I; Skye — Paul, Roxanne and Newcom — I; Jon Happel family — I. Storytelling — Skye Newcom — I; Nathan Koch — I; Amanda Post — I. Spontaneous speaking — Riley Scharper — I. Thank You Solo musical theatre — We wish to express our Jon Happel — I; Riley sincere thank you for all of Scharper — I; Russell the kind thoughts, mone- Scharper — I. tary donations and prayers Acting — Maranda given to our family not Chapin — I; Anton Kudej only during Ryan’s recent — II; Nathan Koch — I. illness but over the past Expository address — few years. We are truly Nate Byro — I; Anthony blessed to have our family, Blomme — I. friends and community After dinner speaking — there supporting us Nate Byro — I; Tricia through it all. A special Trimble — I. thank you to those who Original oratory — planned and attended his Austin Adams — I; Tyler wonderful benefit. It Tweeten — II. wouldn’t have been such a Radio newscasting — great success without each Tyler Tweeten — I. and every one of you.

Public address — — Thad, Melinda, Ryan Anthony Blomme — I. and Matt Stiles Forest City’s junior var-

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sity ratings are as follows: Storytelling — Ethan Larson — I; Dan Happel — I. Prose — Levi Rogeness — I; Micah Bang — I; Hannah Rosacker — I. Poetry — Dan Happel — I; Hannah May — I. Improvisation — Jake Parks — I. Solo musical theatre — Jake Park — I. Acting — Angela Haugen — I; Gabby Knudtson — I. After dinner speaking — Levi Rogeness — II. Literary program — Hannah May — II; Angela Haugen — I; Tanner Smoley — II.

Northern Festival of Bands CEDAR FALLS — Six members of the Algona High School Band were selected to participate in the Northern Festival of Bands, Feb. 9-11, at the University of Northern Iowa. These musicians were selected for membership in one of the two festival honor bands through their individual performance resumes.

Selected for membership in the 11-12 grade Symphony Band was Dan Haack, trumpet. The Symphony Band was conducted by LászlóMarosi, Director of Orchestra Activities at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.

Selected for membership in the 9-10 grade Concert Band were Kevin Blaha-Polson, trumpet; Peter Jorgenson, alto saxophone; Jack Ralls, tenor saxophone; Maddie Roach, bassoon, and Emma Schmidt, clarinet. These students had the opportunity to work with Claudio Re, a young conductor from Italy who currently teaches and conducts at Kenyon College in Ohio.

Students began the fes-

tival with chair auditions and a rehearsal on Thursday evening. The festival continued with numerous rehearsals, along with performances and master classes by UNI School of Music faculty and students. While at the festival, the students had the opportunity to attend a concert by the UNI Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band on Friday evening.

The festival concluded with a concert performance by the festival bands on Saturday, Feb. 11, in the Great Hall of UNI’s Gallager-Bluedorn Auditorium.

Ashford University Dean’s List CLINTON — The faculty and staff announced the 2011 fall Dean’s List for Ashford University’s online program, the on-

campus accelerated programs and the on-campus traditional programs.

Undergraduate students in the online and in the oncampus accelerated programs are recognized if they 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. 22, 2011), and are curently enrolled, attending or on an approved leave of absence, and in good academic standing as of Dec. 12, 2011.

Students in the oncampus 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. 9, 2011.

North Iowa students named to the Dean’s List include: CLEAR LAKE — Brita Hand.

GARNER — Lacy Copney.

STACYVILLE — Lisa Jahn.

VENTURA — Rita Waldron.

Mount Mercy Dean’s List CEDAR RAPIDS — Joe Slocum, of Hampton, was named to the 2011 fall semester Dean’s List at Mount Mercy University, with a 4.0 grade point average.

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MARRIED

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Betty Siemers, 70

Friederich, Blaser

Taets, Wellman

DUNCAN — Tera Blaser and Ryan Friederich were united in marriage on June 11, 2011, at St. Wenceslas Catholic Church in Duncan, Iowa, by Father Dennis Miller.

Tera is the daughter of Mark Blaser and Deb Blaser-Gretillat of Forest City. Tera’s grandparents are Dave and Dorothy Randall of Osage, Iowa, and Gervis Blaser of Osage, Iowa.

Ryan’s parents are Craig and Mary Jo Friederich of Forest City. Ryan’s grandparents are Genevieve Crimmins of Fort Dodge, Iowa, and Ray and Murtis Friederich of Postville, Iowa.

Maids of honor were Tiffany Blaser and Tabitha Blaser. Tera’s other attendants were Jenna Friederich, Jenna Mollenhauer, Abbey Cook and Amy Long. Best men were Aaron Friederich, and Nathan Friederich. Ryan’s other attendants were Sam Jefson, Troy Friederich, Corby Friederich and Chris Bruns.

The flower girls were Olivia Crimmins and Marissa Randall. Ushers were Leo Crimmins, Brad Eilers, Josh Randall and

LIBBY TAETS, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, is the daughter of Mark and Janet Taets of Osage, Iowa. Libby graduated from Osage High School in 2004, La James International College of Hair Design in 2005, and received an AA degree from Hawkeye Community College in 2010. She will graduate in May 2012 from the University of Northern with a BA in Public Relations and Marketing, and is employed by Polk-A-Dot Salon in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

JASON WELLMAN, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, is the son of Greg and Becky Wellman of LaPorte City, Iowa. Jason graduated from Union High School, LaPorte City, in 2004, and received a BS in Agricultural Engineering in May

2009 from Iowa State University. He is employed by John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa.

The couple will be married at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2012, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, Iowa, with the reception at the Elks Lodge in Waterloo, Iowa.

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Ryan Randall. Soloists were Kirk Jefson and Mallory Hartwig.

A reception was held at the Duncan Community Center.

Tera graduated from Forest City High School in 2007. She is employed by Spirit Lake Elementary

School in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Ryan graduated from Forest City High School in 2007, and is employed by Spirit Lake High School in Spirit Lake.

The couple honeymooned in Atlanta, Ga. They will reside in Spirit Lake.

BIRTH Gabriel Burke DES MOINES — Brian and Megan Burke, of Des Moines, are the parents of a son, Gabriel Allen, born at 11 p.m. Dec. 16, 2011, at at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines.

He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 20½ inches long.

Grandparents are Chuck and Linda Myhre Northwood, and Pat and Kathy Burke of LeClaire.

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I had a fantastic 90th birthday, thanks to my family and grandkids! I enjoyed the many cards, telephone calls and gifts.

Thank you all.

— Fran Hallett Hegwood, Mason City; Grace Burke, Clinton, and Joan Bentley, Clinton.

Happy 88th Birthday Robert L. Bohn

Please help Betty (Jungling) Siemers celebrate her 70th birthday with a card shower. She turns 70 on March 19.

Cards may be sent to: Mrs. Betty Siemers, 936 N. Delaware Ave., Mason City, IA 50401.

Happy birthday!

With love, — Your family

AZUSA, Calif. — Katie L. Fitzpatrick, of Mason City, was named to the Dean’s List at Azusa Pacific University for the 2011 fall semester.

To be named to the list students must have a 3.5 or better grade point average.

Thank You!

Great-grandparents are Wayne and Fran Lawhorn, Northwood; Jim and Betty

BIRTHDAY

We would like to thank everyone for the cards, visits, calls and greetings as we celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.

— Arnold and Gladys Groth Thank you to all those that stopped in at NSB Bank and sent birthday cards for my 15th or 60th birthday on Feb. 29.

Born March 24, 1924 It was nice to see and hear from good friends and A card shower has been planned. Please send cards good customers.

— Tom Quinlan to: Robert Bohn Good Shepherd Health Care, 302 Second St. N.E. Room #213 Mason City, IA 50401 — From your Forever Friend!

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Party & Event Planning

BIRTHDAY BRIDAL SHOPS The Bridal Theatre 139 W. 4th St., St. Ansgar, IA 50472 641.713.2303 www.bridaltheatre.com Our First Priority is YOU-Everything for your Special Occasion...from gowns and tuxes to all of the accessories; add to that exceptional personal service, and you have the wedding you’ve dreamed of! Stay close to home-where it doesn’t cost more, it’s just nicer at The Bridal Theatre in St. Ansgar.

641- 713-2303 www.bridaltheatre.com Store Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-3pm Formalities 641.423-6124 21 2nd St NE, Mason City formalitiesbridalwear.com formalitiesbridalwear@yahoo.com Formalities has been serving the North Iowa area for over 50 years. Formalities carries bridal gowns, bridesmaids, flowergirls, mothers gowns, prom gowns and all the accessories needed for your special day.

Formalities has an elite group of seamstresses that can create that perfect fit! Formalities carries gowns in all sizes from infant to plus sizes. We have hundreds of gowns to choose from - buy right off the rack or place a special order - we’ll help you through the whole process.

Formalities also carries fashion handbags/purses!

Formalities was awarded the North Iowa Readers Choice once again! Shop Formalities! Formalities is now offering tuxedo rentals!

Jean Schramm, 80 CLEAR LAKE — Jean Schramm, of Clear Lake, will celebrate her birthday with a family dinner. Jean turns 80 on March 21.

Birthday greetings may be sent to her at: 204 Sixth Ave. S., Clear Lake, IA 50428.

Happy Birthday Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma! We love you lots!

With love, — From your family

Bliss Bridal and Formalwear 641.201.1032 2810 South Federal Ave., Mason City Open 7 days a week for your convenience www.blissformalwear.com “Find your bliss at North Iowa’s largest bridal and formalwear superstore! We’ve stocked our boutique with hundreds of exclusive gowns in sizes 0-32, from designers all over the world. We have styles for every member of your party-from casual to elegant-backyard to beach! We also have all of the latest styles of tuxedos on display so that we can coordinate your color palette perfectly. Providing unparalleled customer service and of course in-house alterations to make your preparations worry free. We do request appointments for bridal consultations so that we can 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!

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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!”

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.

DJ SERVICES Kirk’s Custom DJ Service 641.423.1126 or 800.496.1126 www.kirkscustomdj.com Trust the best for your wedding *Full Time Professional *Personal consultation prior to wedding *Light Show included *Huge music selection All at one premium wedding package price. Check your date at www.kirkscustomdj.com Experience Matters PRINTING PSI - Printing Services, Inc. 641.424.3538 1915 4th St. SW, Mason City Printing for all of your special occasion needs: Weddings, Graduation, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Reunions, Baby & More!

RECEPTIONS MacNider Art Museum 641.421.3666 303 Second Street SE, Mason City jklein@masoncity.net Unforgettable weddings, distinguished receptions. An elegant setting to make lasting memories.

Duncan Community Ballroom 641.843.3353 4 miles west of Garner www.duncanballroom.com Seating for 500, 40x70 dance floor. Serve your own food/caterers welcome. Meeting room available.

Mason City Moose Lodge Family Center 641.423.1873 22 4th St. NW, Mason City The Moose Lodge Family Center rents their ballroom out for weddings and other occasions. Food available.

Call after 3 p.m. or stop in for details.

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

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BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY Kathleen McCourt, 80 MASON CITY — A card shower is planned for Kathleen McCourt, of Mason City, who will celebrate her 80th birthday, March 20.

Cards can be sent to Kathleen at: 20 22nd St. S.E. Mason City, IA 50401.

She requests no gifts, please.

Kathleen McCourt was born March 20, 1932 in Mason City.

BIRTHDAY Kenny Meacham is turning 80 on March 19.

Kenny will be celebrating with his family.

Those who would like to wish him a happy birthday,

may send a card to him at: 24672 Spruce Ave., Mason City, IA 50401.

N EW ARRIVALS

Thelma Prohaska, 80 Sawyer Menke

Reece Leibrand

MASON CITY — Chris and Danika Menke, of Mason City, are the parents of a son, Sawyer Alfred Menke, born Nov. 28, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20½ inches long.

Sawyer Alfred Menke is welcomed by a sister, Addison Beth.

Grandparents are Bonnie Menke, and Gary and Carole Hoffman. Great-grandmother is Margaret Hoffman.

MASON CITY — Matt and Kari Leibrand, of Mason City, are the parents of a son, Reece Eliot Leibrand, born Jan. 17, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20½ inches long.

Reece Eliot Leibrand is welcomed by grandparents Tim and Deb Leibrand, and Gary and Carole Hoffman.

Great-grandparents are Bill and Patsy Beck and Margaret Hoffman.

CLEAR LAKE — A card shower is planned for Thelma Prohaska, of Clear Lake, who will observe her 80th birthday, March 12.

Cards can be sent to her at: 113 Orchard Lane, Clear Lake, IA 50428.

Thelma Prohaska was born on March 12, 1932.

Thelma, along with her husband, Arnie, their six children and spouses, just returned from Costa Rica where they celebrated Thelma’s birthday.

You are the best wife, mother of six, grandma of fourteen and great-grandma of twelve ever! Happy birthday, Thelma!