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Mason City, Iowa ✦ Sunday, August 8, 2010

Engaged

60th Anniversary

Jim and Joan (Roose) Alexander, of Hampton, were married Aug. 20, 1950.

The couple will celebrate their 60th anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hampton

Whitney Smythe Zanios of St. Paul, Minn., the daughter of Jamie and Nancy Zanios, of Mason City, will marry Eric Robert Bishop, of St. Paul, Minn. He is the son of Philip and Ann Bishop, of Mason City.

50th Anniversary

Congratulations

Alexis Kunz received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in a hooding ceremony at the University of Iowa, on May 13, 2010

John R. and Carol (Collins) Omans, of Garner, were married Aug. 13, 1960, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Piqua, Kan.

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University of Iowa scholarship

Helgeson, Yocom KIMBERLY HELGESON, of Rochester, Minn., is the daughter of Bruce and Connie Helgeson, of Lake Mills. She is a 2000 graduate of Lake Mills Community School and a 2004 graduate of Allen College in Waterloo, with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. She is employed by Mayo Clinic in Rochester.

ANDREW YOCOM, of St. Paul, is the son of John and Paula Yocom, of Emmons, Minn. He is a 2000 graduate of Glenville-Emmons High School and a 2005 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, River Falls, with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture business. He is employed by Progressive Insurance in St. Paul, Minn.

The couple will be married on Sept. 18, 2010 at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.

Ingrid Secory

IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa Honors Program presented 70 University of Iowa students with almost $75,000 in scholarships during its annual recognition ceremony this past spring, to celebrate students’ academic, extracurricular and research accomplishments.

Rajiv Verma, a senior, received the Collegiate Rhodes Dunlap Award.

Verma is an integrative physiology major who volunteers with University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Child Psychiatary Unit, tutors and is vice president of the Indian Student Alliance. He is the son of Rajinder and Asha Verma, and is a 2007 graduate of Mason City High School.

URBANDALE — Adam and Jaime Secory, of Urbandale, are parents of a daughter, Ingrid Aimee, born at 5:22 p.m. June 14, 2010 at Methodist West Hospital, West Des Moines.

She weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz., and was 20.25 inches long.

She is welcomed by a sister, Gretta, and grandparents, Gary and Karen Loos, and Jon and Sue Secory, all of Clear Lake. Great-grandparents are Roger and Marilyn Ritter, of Clear Lake; Jim and Jody Vollmer, of Spencer, and Helen Loos, of Spirit Lake.

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Anniversaries: At 25 years or more, we will publish the standard announcement free of charge. Anniversaries of less than 25 years can be published as a Family Event starting at $21.50. Custom wording & photos are an additional charge. (See chart below.)

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Burnett, 60 years RUDD — Boyd and Louise (Ballhagen) Burnett were married Aug. 6, 1950 at the Rudd Methodist Church.

The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with their family: son, Dan (Becky) Burnett; daughter, Carolyn (Don) Ewen, and grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Greetings may be sent to Boyd and Louise at 1450 110th St., Rudd, Iowa 50471.

Dean, 60 years BIRTHDAY

Carole MonahanPinneke, 80 MASON CITY — Carole Monahan-Pinneke, of Mason City, celebrated her 80th birthday with family and friends Saturday, Aug. 7, at The Other Place.

She was born Aug. 24, 1930 in Mason City.

Family celebrating with her included sister, Joan Monahan-Stratford, brother, Gordon Monahan, her children: Molly Walgren, Annette Marshall, Gary Ewing, Kathy Wentworth, Kim Pinneke, Mick children and 19 greatPinneke, and her 14 grand- grandchildren.

Sakes Alive!

On Aug. 12, Dixie Harris is 75!

Call or send a card to wish this Dixie Chick a happy 75th birthday.

Happy birthday to a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister and friend.

Love, — Your family

Congratulations 2010 Horsemen of Iowa Queens www.horsemenofiowa.com Senior Queen — Kelsey Morey (left), daughter of Donna Morey, West Bend, Iowa.

Junior Queen — Kaitlyn Canedo (right) daughter of Rick and Lisa Canedo, Mason City, Iowa.

They will be representing HII at the Iowa State Fair Cowgirl Queens Contest on Aug. 13.

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Looks who’s 40!

May we all look this great on our 40th birthday!

Happy birthday wishes to my handsome husband!

— Love, your Mrs. Big

Ungerer, Hunchis LISA UNGERER, is the daughter of Carole and Glenn Ungerer, of Swisher.

She is a graduate of Cedar Rapids Prairie High School, Iowa State University and Creighton University. She is a registered nurse in cardiovascular surgery at Mayo Clinic, and is working on a master’s degree in nursing genetics at the University of Iowa.

JORDAN HUNCHIS, is the son of John and Carol Hunchis of Lake Mills. He is a graduate of Newman High School, North Iowa Area Community College and Iowa State University.

Jordan is a supervisor for the Breeder Division of Jennie O Turkey.

MASON CITY — An anniversary of 60 years together is being celebrated by Rich and Shirley Dean, 5 Asbury Court, Mason City, on Aug. 8, 2010.

Their family will join in a celebration together at the Decker House Bed and Breakfast for the week-end of Aug. 14.

The couple’s three sons and their wives are Kevin and Torill Kove, of Montreal, Canada; Bruce and Jayne, of Omaha, Neb., and Mark and Beth of Inver Grove Heights, Minn. Their six grandchildren are Andrew, Michael, Ryan, Megan, Jennifer and Runa.

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Ron Pals, 80 MASON CITY — A card shower is planned for Ron Pals, of Mason City, who will observe his 80th birthday, Aug. 13.

He was born Aug. 13, 1930 in Meservey.

Cards may be sent to Ron at the following address: 1415 8th St. S.W., Mason City, Iowa 50401.

Happy 80th birthday! You are the best dad, grandpa and great-grandpa!

— Love, Rhonda and Allen, Leslie and Damon, Ali and J.D., and Ashlyn, Tyler and Jennifer, and Shepherd, Kaitlyn and Morgan.

Thank you to the supporters of the 2010 summer reading program: Blank Park Zoo, First Citizens National Bank, First United Methodist Church, Friends of the Mason City Public Library, Godfather’s Pizza, MacNider Art Museum, Northwestern Steak House, Southbridge Mall, State Farm Insurance- Kristy Marquis Agency, Stratford Foundation, and Target. We could not have done it without your generosity.

We also want to applaud the participants and winners Shepherd Halfpop of the summer reading program. We hope you had a fanWEST DES MOINES — Jennifer and Tyler Halfpop, tastic summer of reading. Congratulations! of West Des Moines, are parents of a son, Shepherd Pals Mason City Public Library Youth Services Halfpop, born Dec. 17, 2009 , at Methodist Hospital, Des Moines.

He weighed 9 lbs., 15 oz., and was 21½ inches long.

Shepherd is welcomed by grandparents, Allen and Rhonda Halfpop, Mason City, and Hal and Gerilynn Berding, Clear Lake.

Great-grandparents are Ron Pals, Mason City; Marjorie Halfpop, Belmond; Bob and Dora Lee Terry, Thornton, and Lee Berding, of South Dakota, formerly of Sheffield.

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Wartburg students join honor societies WAVERLY — Wartburg College students were recognized at the end of the winter term for their induction into nine honor societies.

Affiliated with national collegiate honorary organizations, these societies include: Beta Beta Beta, biology; Delta Mu Delta, business administration; Kappa Delta Pi, education; Kappa Mu Epsilon, mathematics; Lambda Pi Eta, communication arts; Psi Chi, psychology; Sigma Delta Pi, Spanish; Sigma Phi Sigma, physics, and Theta Alpha Kappa, religion.

North Iowa students and the honor society they were inducted into are as follows: BRITT — Lori Tlach, Delta Mu Delta.

FOREST CITY — Andrea Bartlett, Delta Mu Delta; Jessica Damm, Lambda Pi Eta. MASON CITY — Kyle Jorgensen, Beta Beta Beta.

MESERVEY — Christopher Meester, Theta Alpha Kappa.

NASHUA — Kyle Vowell, Lambda Pi Eta. OSAGE — Hilary Gerk, Kappa Mu Epsilon.

PARKERSBURG — Devin Claassen, Kappa Delta Pi.

Kruger earns medical scholarship WAVERLY — Travis Kruger, a 2010 Wartburg College graduate, received a medical scholarship administered through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Kruger is one of three recipients of a $4,000 Dr. George and Emma J. Torrison Medical Scholarship.

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He majored in biology at Wartburg and will enroll at the University of Michigan medical school this fall. He is the son of Neil and Laurene Kruger, of Grafton.

St. Ambrose spring graduates DAVENPORT — St. Ambrose University held its spring commencement May 15, at the i Wireless Center, Moline, Ill. Undergraduates included Emily Denner, of Osage, who received a bachelor of science degree in exercise science. She graduated magna cum laude (grade point average 3.75-3.89) .

Among the students receiving graduate degrees was Margaret Dirksen, of Mason City. She received a master of arts degree in occupational therapy.

St. Ambrose spring dean’s list DAVENPORT — The following North Iowa students were named to the 2010 spring semester Dean’s List at St. Ambrose College.

To be named to the list,

ENGAGED students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

CHARLES CITY — Ryan Buchanan.

MASON CITY — Jacob Hines, Mitchell Hines, Corrin Murray.

OSAGE — Emily Denner.

PARKERSBURG — Jonathon Mulder.

NICC spring graduates

Dibble, Busche TARYN DIBBLE, of Ames, is the daughter of Leon and Marcia Dibble, of Postville. She is a 2003 graduate of Postville High School and a 2007 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in elementary and early childhood education, with a minor in literacy. Taryn is employed by the Iowa State Child Development Lab School in Ames.

MATTHEW BUSCHE , of Ames, is the son of Robert and Sandra Busche, of Mason City. He is a 2003 graduate of Newman Catholic High School and a 2008 graduate of the University of

SHELDON — The following North Iowa students graduated from Northwest Iowa Community College during commencement ceremonies, May 14.

BRITT — Michael Julius Stripling, powerline diploma.

DOWS — Scott Lee Muhlenbruch, powerline diploma.

Truman State HAMPTON — Justin Lloyd Hesnard, powerline President’s List diploma.

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — MASON CITY — Robert Truman State University Patrick Dahm, industrial released its spring semesinstrumentation and con- ter President’s List. To trol degree.

ST. ANSGAR — Eric James Tesch, powerline diploma.

Northern Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in management information systems. He is employed by Short’s Travel Manage-

ment in Waterloo.

The couple will be married Sept. 18, 2010 at East Clermont Lutheran Church in Clermont, Iowa.

ACHIEVEMENT qualify for this honor, an undergraduate student must attain a semester 4.0 grade point average, and must complete 12 semester hours of credit.

North Iowa students

recognized include: GARNER — Lindsey Jean Adams.

LAKE MILLS — Scott Parker Abbey.

MASON CITY — Nathan Jeffrey Hardy.

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THANK YOU 1ST ANNIVERSARY

CONGRATULATIONS

Alexis Kunz received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in a hooding ceremony at the University of Iowa, on May 13, 2010.

She is now doing a residency at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa

Best wishes on your first anniversary!

Kenny Kunz and Alexis Hennigar were married Aug. 8, 2009.

We love you, Dad, Mom, Kris, Grandpa and Grandma Davies, Grandpa and Grandma Kunz, and Great-Grandma.

BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY

Gladys Espinosa, 90

Velma Roberts, 85

MASON CITY — Gladys Espinosa will observe her 90th birthday Wednesday, Aug. 11.

Greetings may be sent to Gladys at the following address: #1 Bullis Ct., ma!

Mason City, Iowa 50401.

— Larry, Veronica, Happy Birthday Mom, JoAnn, Cindy and families Grandma, Great-Grand-

MANLY — Velma Roberts, of Manly, will observe her 85th birthday, Tuesday, Aug. 10.

Greetings may be sent to Velma at the following address: 131 W. Walnut St., Manly, Iowa 50456.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma!

Thank you We would like to thank our family and friends for all the kindness and support shown to Merle and family during his brief illness and upon his death.

Thank you for the many cards, memorials, prayers, visits and food. A special thank you to Dr. Brindle, Keri, Monica, Dave, the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond, Hospice of Wright County and Dugger Funeral Home for all the great care.

Thank you all.

— The Merle Frohling family

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Miller, 25 years

Larry Eichmeier

• 30 years in Family Practice in Clear Lake • 30 years as “Football Doc” for North Iowa football teams (MeserveyThornton, Ventura, Clear Lake)

After 38 years of teaching, the past 28 at NIACC as an Animal Science Instructor/Agriculture Program Leader, Larry is retiring. We know you’ll never “fully” retire from what you love — having 5 grandchildren, we’ll conOmans, 50 years tinue to see you at the GARNER — John R. and Carol (Collins) Omans, of show rig.

Garner, were married Aug. 13, 1960 at St. Martin’s If you would like to Catholic Church in Piqua, Kan. send Larry a “Happy The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniver- Retirement” wish, it could sary with an open house from 5 to 8 p.m. followed by a be sent to: 16 Crystal dance from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Aug. 14, 2010 at Heights, Ventura, Iowa the VFW in Garner. The couple requests no gifts.

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The couple’s children and their spouses are Jeff (Car— Love, your family rie) Omans, of Garner; Debbie Fredericks, of Pinceton, Ill., and Steve (Lori) Meyer, of Kingman, Kan. They also have eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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Lyle Hillmer, 90 ACHIEVEMENT

Simpson graduates INDIANOLA — The following North Iowa students graduated in commencement ceremonies held May 22, at Simpson College: ALGONA — Michael Pascual.

RICEVILLE — Jennifer Ludemann.

TITONKA — Derek Schutjer, Allison Ullmann.

MASON CITY — Lyle Hillmer, of Mason City, will celebrate his 90th birthday at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave. He was born Aug. 13, 1920 in Mallard.

Cards may be sent to Lyle at the following address: 943 14th St. S.E., Mason City, Iowa 50401.

VENTURA — Danny and Judy (Stoltenberg) Miller, of Ventura, were married Aug. 10, 1985 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City.

Danny and Judy will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 8, at the Ventura Elementary gym in Ventura.

They kindly request no gifts, please.

Congratulations may be sent to the couple at P.O. Box 344, Ventura, Iowa 50482.

The couple’s children are Danielle Miller, of Orange City, and Devyn Miller, of Ventura.

Thank you I’d like to thank my many friends and family for all the cards and gifts for my 80th birthday. I was Maria Savas, now O’Brien. I owned and operated the original Poodle Cocktail Lounge at 116 N. Federal next to Ransom’s Cigar Store...sponsored many little league teams, softball teams, fast pitched and at one time we competed against Butter Top of Clear Lake. What fun we had sitting in the bleachers, gathering fond memories and sunburns!

—Maria Savas O’Brien

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Zanios, Bishop Whitney Smythe Zanios of St. Paul, Minn., the daughter of Jamie and Nancy Zanios, of Mason City, will marry Eric Robert Bishop, of St. Paul, Minn. He is the son of Philip and Ann Bishop, of Mason City.

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The family of Mel Popp extends a sincere thank you to all those who remembered us in any way during the past few months. We truly appreciated all the prayers, support, stories, cards, food and beverages, visits, flowers, memorials and any other help provided A special thank you to all the medical staff of the Mercy Health Network, to all those who attended and assisted in the Mass of Christian Burial and lunch, and to the Memorial Squads from Osage American Legion Post 278 and Osage VFW Post 7920.

We are thankful and blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful people.

— Dorothy, Deb, Dennis and Kim, Dan, and Jill, Diane, Donna and Brian, and their families

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Thank you Thanks to all of our friends and relatives who helped us celebrate our anniversaries, Joel and Donna Ernst’s 35th, and Bill and Thelma Ernst’s 60th. We had a great time and will never forget it. Special thanks to Sandra and Darwin, our daughter and husband, and to Dennis and Jan, our son and wife, for all of their help. Thank you all so much.

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Also to those who sent cards and the many prayers that are working to make my heart transplant a success. After a battle with rejection, I am now

home and doing well.

Thanks to all and God bless.

Tammi Woodley Anderson and family

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Minnesota Jr. Mavericks CHAMPS! USA International Cup Boys Open National 1998 Hockey Champions 2010 in Blaine, Minn.

Lucas McKinnon and JJ Hahn both scored two goals each and each had an assist in the championship game against the Manitoba Colts. The Mavericks won 6-1 and were undefeated.

Lucas is from Chapin and JJ is from Mason City.

Marjorie (Weiner) and James Bahnsen, of Mason City, were married Aug. 8, 1950 in Rockford.

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Drabek, Whitehurst LISA DRABEK, of Garner, is the daughter of Dennis and Pat Drabek, of Garner. She is a graduate of Garner-Hayfield High School and North Iowa Area Community College.

She is employed by Opportunity Village in Clear Lake.

THOMAS WHITEHURST, of Garner, is the son of Susan Whitehurst, of Garner, and Dennis and Cheryl Whitehurst, of Clear Lake. He is a graduate of Garner-Hayfield

High School and is employed by Stellar Industries in Garner.

The couple will be married at 2 p.m. Aug. 14, 2010 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Duncan.

BIRTHDAY at the Knights of Columbus, 551 S. Taft Ave., Mason City, Iowa For Dick Geary Friends and relatives are will be held from 4-8 p.m. welcome.

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ACHIEVEMENT equipment and diesel technology; Amber Wales, diploma practical nursing.

BURT — *Brooke SimpESTHERVILLE — Iowa son, associate in arts.

Lakes Community College CLARION — Justin held its spring commenceFrakes, diploma welding. ment ceremony, May 14, CORWITH — **Kevin on the Estherville campus.

Cram, associate in applied The graduation honor science, agriculture procode is as follows: *cum duction technology. laude (3.25-3.49); ** FOREST CITY — Abby magna cum laude (3.50Bell, diploma, practical 3.74); *** summa cum laude (3.75-4.00); #Presi- nursing; Michael Farland, associate in science, crimidential Scholar; ~ Phi nal justice, associate in Theta Kappa. arts.

North Iowa students GARNER — Dennis receiving degrees are as Ostrem, diploma, practical follows: nursing.

ALGONA — Jennifer JOICE — ***#Anthony Berhow, associate in Appel, associate in sciapplied science, nursing; ence.

Ryan Davis, associate in LAKOTA — **Tiffany arts; *Alison Fox, associate in arts; *Elizabeth Harms, Wycoff, associate in arts.

LEDYARD — **Sara associate in arts; *Samantha Helgeson, associate in Karels, associate in science, sales and marketing science, human services management. and disability studies; LUVERNE — **Calvin **Danny LeBlanc, associHefty, associate in applied ate in arts; *Clayton science, agriculture proLentsch, associate in applied science, construction technology; Laura Mammen, diploma, practical nursing; *Rachael Nelson, associate in arts; Michelle Vitzthum, associate in arts; Joshua Waechter, associate in science, broadcast media specialist; Andrea Willms, associate in science; *Megan Zimmerman, associate in applied science, nursing.

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MASON CITY — Emily Penney, diploma, practical nursing.

NORTHWOOD — ***#~Lauren Hartman, associate in arts; Brian Nugent, associate in arts.

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RETIREMENT

Ron Andrews Retirement Roast and Toast Celebration Grunhovd, 50 years RAKE — Arnold and LaVonne Grunhovd, of Rake, were married Aug. 5, 1960 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson.

Cards may be sent to Arnold and LaVonne at 107 Second St., S.E., Rake, Iowa 50465.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Rick and Amy Grunhovd, of Forest City; Jane and Scott Roberts, of Lake Mills, Kent Grunhovd and Robin Throne, of LeClaire, Iowa. They also have seven grandchildren, Alex, Molly and Ivy Grunhovd; Staci, Andrew and Eric Hagen; and Sarah Throne.

ANNIVERSARY

Schmitt, 40 years CHARLES CITY — Kenneth E. and Frances E. (Gabel) Schmitt, of Charles City, were married Aug. 8, 1970.

The couple will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 8, 2010 at St. Mary’s (Roseville) Parish Hall, 2397 Highway 14, Marble Rock.

After nearly 44 years working for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Ron recently retired.

A retirement celebration is planned for Ron at the Surf Ballroom and Museum, 460 N. Shore Drive, Clear Lake, Iowa on August 14, 2010. Mix and mingle time occurs from 3 to 6 p.m. Light meal provided at 6 p.m. Program at 7 p.m. and 50’s, 60’s dance music from 8:30 to 11 p.m.

RSVP needed for meal count by August 10 to either Kathy Atkinson, 641-357-3517 or Martha Andrews, 641-357-2590.

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IN MEMORY Kenneth and Frances have one daughter, Brenda, of Charles City.

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Thank you Thank you to our family and friends who attended the bridal showers in Thornton and Rockford.

We received many beautiful gifts and would like to

extend our sincere appreciation. Special thanks to the mothers from the Meservey-Thornton Class of 2006 for planning the shower in Thornton.

— Gabrielle Lage and Tyler Ginther.

In Loving Memory of Christie C. Huebner who left us much too soon on Aug. 9, 2005. We think of you and miss you very much.

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CELEBRATIONS ACHIEVEMENT

LLC, Algona, group award, Iowa Department of Transportation; Postal Employees of Kossuth DES MOINES — Approximately 800 volun- County, Algona, group teers in the state were hon- award, Iowa Department of Transportation. ored at 2010 Annual GovBELMOND — Carmen ernor’s Volunteer Award Johnson, individual award, recognition ceremonies Elderbridge Agency on held in Ankeny, Cedar Aging.

Falls, Cedar Rapids and BRITT — Hancock Storm Lake.

Each year, regional Gov- County Memorial Hospi tal, Britt, 20-year group ernor’s Volunteer Award length of service award, presentation ceremonies are held across Iowa to rec- Senior Health Insurance ognize and thank hundreds Information Program of volunteers for the com- (SHIIP).

BUFFALO CENTER — mitment, service, and time they donate to benefit oth- Reinert Levik, 30-year ers. Only people or groups individual length of service, City of Buffalo Cenwho volunteer their time with a state or city govern- ter; Barbara Ostrander, individual award, North ment agency or an Iowa Iowa Community Schools. non-profit organization CHARLES CITY — are eligible to receive a Norma Breitbach, individGovernor’s Volunteer ual award, Iowa DepartAward. They may be ment of Economic Develselected for an award in opment; Jim Erb, individone of several categories ual award, Iowa including: Individual, Department of Economic Group, Length of Service, Development. or Disaster Volunteer.

CLARION — Duane Award recipient criteria Asbe, individual award, include an individual or Wright County Charitable group who has: demonFoundation; Clarionstrated exceptional comGoldfield Middle School, mitment to volunteerism group award, Iowa Departby helping with a special ment of Transportation; project or ongoing activiClarion-Goldfield T.A.P., ties, demonstrated exemplary leadership, creativity, group award, Clarion; cooperation and hard work Family of Merry Weld Dick, group award, Iowa in their service to others, Department of Transor made an outstanding portation. contribution to state or CLEAR LAKE — Herb community through volCopley, individual award, unteer service.

Iowa Department of The following individual/group award recipients Administrative Services; Marj Jensen, 30-year indifrom the North Iowa area, vidual length of service are listed by city, name, award, Opportunity Vilaward, and nominating lage; Karen Schroeder, organization. individual award, Iowa ALGONA — Kossuth Department of Inspection Regional Health Center, and Appeals/Child AdvoAlgona, five-year group cacy Board; Union Pacific length of service award, Railroad Employees Club Senior Health Insurance #72, Clear Lake, group Information Program award, Iowa Department (SHIIP); Murphy-Brown of Transportation.

Governor’s Volunteer Awards

DOWS — Jeanne Russell, individual award, Wright County Charitable Foundation.

FOREST CITY — Forest City Boy Scout Troop #418, Forest City, group award, Iowa Department of Transportation.

GARNER — Prairie Energy Cooperative, group award, Iowa Department of Transportation.

GREENE — St. Peter Lutheran Youth, Greene, group award, Iowa Department of Transporation.

HAMPTON — Franklin General Hospital, Hamp ton, 20-year group length of service award, Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP); Franklin REC Employees, Hampton, group award, Iowa Department of Transportation.

KENSETT — Izaak Walton League Chapter 415, Kensett, group award, Iowa Department of Transportation.

LAKOTA — Lakota Community Club, Lakota, group award, Iowa Department of Transportation.

MANLY — American Legion Post #110, group award, Iowa Department of Transportation; Manly Lions Club, Manly, group award, Iowa Department of Transportation.

MASON CITY — Kim Doughty, 20-year individual length of service award, Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP); Shirley Harmon, 10-year individual length of service award, Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP); Frank Inghram, individual award, Iowa Department of Human Rights; Jere Merrill, individual award, Iowa Department of Inspection and Appeals /Child Advocacy Board; Dianna Moeller, five-year

individual length of service award, Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP); Mark Stanton, individual award, Employer Support of Guard and Reserve Iowa; Shawn True, individual award, Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence —REACH AmeriCorps; Bill White, 10-year individual length of service award, Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP); Mason City Jaycees, Mason City, group award, Iowa Department of Transportation; Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City, 20-year group length of service award, Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP); North Iowa Community Response Team (CERT), Mason City, group disaster volunteer award, Cerro Gordo Emergency Management Agency; Salvation Army Church, Mason City, group award, Iowa Department of Transportation.

NASHUA — Women of Today, Nashua, group award, Iowa Department of Transportation.

PARKERSBURG — Tammy Fleshner, individual award, Butler County Emergency Management Agency.

ST. ANSGAR — St. Ans gar Believers, St. Ansgar,

group award, Iowa Department of Transportation; St. Ansgar High School Student Council, St. Ansgar, group award, Iowa Department of Transportation.

Governor’s Academy honor roll BYFIELD, Mass. — Auriana Johnson, a senior at The Governor’s Academy, Byfield, Mass., was named to the Honor Roll, with high honors, for the second semester of the 2009-10 academic year.

To earn high honors, a student must achieve a semester grade point average of 3.3 or better with no grade lower than a B-.

Johnson is the daughter of Michael and Shannon Hackbart, of Manly, Iowa.

at St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center in Sioux City, on the medical/telemetry floor.

Truman State spring graduate KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Lindsey Jean Adams, of Garner, Iowa, received a bachelor of arts degree in communication, during spring commencement ceremonies at Truman State University.

She graduated summa cum laude (grade point average of 3.90 and above).

Happy Sweet Sixteen Haley Bilky, Aug. 7

St. Luke’s College graduate SIOUX CITY — Angela Krage, of Sioux City, graduated May 14, from St. Luke’s College in Sioux City, with an associate of science degree in registered nursing. Krage graduated magna cum laude (grade point average between 3.71-3.89).

Angela is married to Jason Krage and is the daughter of Denny and Julie Templeton, of Mason City. She will be employed

Love you, Mom, Dad, and your sisters.

GLOBE GAZETTE E12 ✦

CELEBRATIONS

Party & Event Planning

ANNIVERSARY 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. 641713-2303 www.bridaltheatre.com Store Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-3pm The Bridal Garden 641.585.9333 www.bridalgardeniowa.com Miller Photography 641.590.0659 306 South Clark, Forest City The Bridal Garden celebrating our 10th Anniversary. We carry gowns, tiaras, dresses & more. We can assist you with outfitting your entire wedding party (dresses to tuxes). Come experience the personal touch from the Bridal Garden.

Weddings made easy.

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!

Alexander, 60 years HAMPTON — Jim and Joan (Roose) Alexander, of Hampton, were married Aug. 20, 1950 at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison.

The couple will celebrate their 60th anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hampton. They request no gifts, please.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Ellen and Jim Cooper, Wanda Alexander, Sherry and Paul Mott, Steve and Deb Alexander, all of Minneapolis, and Lori and Tim Diebel, of Des Moines. They also have seven grandchildren.

Sweet Things, etc.

641.822.4918 114 3rd Street, Rockwell Tues. & Thurs. Noon-8pm; Wed. & Fri. Noon6pm; Sat. 10am-2pm; Sun. By Appointment www.sweetthingsetc.com Sweet Things, etc. is your full service bridal shop offering everything you need for you and your special day. We offer hundreds of gowns in stock in all sizes for you to choose from, and of course in-house alterations. We require appointments for bridal consultations so we can spend one-on-one time helping you choose the perfect gown! Sweet Things, etc... making beautiful weddings, one bride at a time! Check our website for upcoming events!!

Sew Heavenly Creations LLC 641.892.4111 209 W. Gilman St. Sheffield, IA Open M, W, F 12 Noon-5pm; Tu, Th 12 Noon-7pm;

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Sat 10am-2pm: 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!”

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 641.423.1126 or 800.496.1126 www.kirkscustomdj.com Make your wedding reception dreams a reality and your dance truly fun, unique & memorable.

INVITATIONS Uncorked 312 Main Avenue,Clear Lake 641.357.1120 www.uncorkedclearlake.com Uncorked proudly offers all of the hottest trends in save the date cards, invitations, enclosure cards, programs, thank you notes, and bridal essentials.

Call today to schedule your private consultation.

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!

PostNet 641.423.1980 451 Indian Head Dr., Mason City Between Wal-Mart & Kohl’s Featuring the finest in personalized wedding and social stationery Whether it’s an invitation for a wedding, an anniversary or graduation, depend on PostNet to deliver the perfect message.

RECEPTIONS Mason City Country Club 641.424.3014 3331 19th St. SW, Mason City Membership not required! Sit down dinners.

Multiple style buffets. Appetizer buffet. Dance floor and more! Call today for more information.

RECEPTIONS MacNider Art Museum 641.421.3666 303 Second Street SE, Mason City barracks@macniderart.org 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.

Knights of Columbus 641.424.5300 551 S. Taft, Mason City Beautiful facility to host your wedding, anniversary or meetings. Max capacity of 300. Please call for additional information.

REHEARSAL DINNERS Decker House Bed & Breakfast / Sour Grapes Bistro 641.423.4700 or 888.363.4700 119 2nd street SE, Mason City www.masoncityia.com/deckerhouse/ Elegant surroundings in this Neoclassical 1890’s home. Perfect for intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners, luncheons and cozy receptions.

Conveniently located behind Music Man Square.

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 Sir Knight Formalwear 641.424.6018 19 2nd Street NE, Mason City www.andersonformalwear.com Formalwear is our specialty. Detailed individualized service.

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.