Celebrations 11/29/09

Mason City, Iowa âœŚ Sunday, November 29, 2009

98th Birthday

New Arrival Heather Wendel and Robert Cameron, of Mason City, are parents of a son,

A card shower is planned for Madeline E. Peterson,

Gage Alan Cameron,

of Mason City, who will celebrate her 98th birthday Dec. 2.

born at 5:59 p.m.

Aug. 22, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

66th Anniversary

Married

Dancing the night away at the Surf Ballroom....

Brenna (Abel) Stoffa and Justin Stoffa were united in marriage on July 25, 2009, at Smith Chapel on the Simpson College campus in Indianola, Iowa

Arno and Alma (Rogness) Olson are celebrating their 66th wedding anniversary.

Happy Anniversary Grandpa and Grandma Olson.

Love Bill and Janeil Olson and Family

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Retirement Open House

CELEBRATIONS NEW ARRIVAL

Russ Steenblock who retired after 39½ years with the U.S. Postal Service.

It will be held from 1 to 3 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 6, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Social Hall, Mason City.

Please use north door.

MASON CITY — Heather Wendel and Robert Cameron, of Mason City, are parents of a son, Gage Alan Cameron, born at 5:59 p.m. Aug. 22, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

He weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz., and was 21 inches long.

He is welcomed by grandparents, Jodi Wendel and Dan Brallier, Steve Wendel and Jill Lutcavish, and Rita Cameron.

Great-grandparents are Jack and Karen Lien, and Linda Wendel.

Blayne Cameron is a half-brother.

BIRTHDAY

75th Birthday

THANK YOU

Thank you

Gage Cameron

You are invited to a retirement open house for

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A very warm, sincere and truly appreciated THANK YOU. This is to the many people who helped support the soldiers of the 1133rd TC/3368th HET Company this past year.

Starting with Mason City High School for a send off location. To the community members, attending the send off, who placed patriotic signs in their yards and magnets on their autos! The folks who wrapped Christmas gifts, those who donated cookie dough and cookies, and the many schools who gathered candy for the Easter bags. From the businesses who gave us discounts. For products such as soda, pizza, and the use of a big screen TV. The business, that ordered and prepared the yellow roses for the homecoming event. To the businesses who donated money. This paid for refreshments at different events, decorations, and the yellow roses for homecoming. To the fairgrounds personnel for their help, in preparing for this homecoming event. To the people who helped at the FRG meetings with child care. For the guests, at our FRG meetings, during different deployment phases. Employers who allowed the time for family members when their soldier was home on leave. To individuals who helped family members, while their soldier was gone! The Project Linus, where blankets were provided to each child who had a deployed parent. The non-deployed soldiers, for your help in setting up and tearing down for FRG meetings. Then back to the community for their support, in attending the homecoming ceremony in receiving our soldiers home.

My SPECIAL THANKS to SFC Gary Reinholdt of the 1133rd TC Iowa National Guard, and State personnel, DJ, Gina, Dan and Capt. Sickles for your help in guiding me through this deployment. To be strong for the soldiers and their families here back home. To family members who supported me! THANK YOU! EVERYONE! — Joyce Andersen FRG Coordinator 1133rdTC/3368thHET Companies

Thank you I need to give large applause to Stebens Children’s Theatre. My family and I go every chance we get.

The shows are well chosen, the cast is well cast, the Dale Stang, 80 sets are well made and painted, the back stage coordinaOSAGE — Dale Stang, of tion is outstanding. We can always tell there is a true Alvera passion for theatre in every aspect.

Osage, will celebrate his Formanek, Recently we attended the Wizard of Oz. I have to say 80th birthday at a family that is my new favorite if I have to state a favorite. dinner. of Duncan, The new “Smoke on the Mountain” is old song charm A card shower is also will celebrate her 75th and wonderful humor amidst the real family glue. planned. Cards may be birthday on Nov. 29.

A stand up “Thank you” to Tom and Sally for your A card shower is being held sent to Dale at the followdedication and love for Stebens. ing address: 319 S. 11th St., in her honor.

Sincerely, Osage, Iowa 50461.

Greetings may be sent to — Ann, Alexis, Samantha Papouchis His actual birthdate is Alvera at 1415 Highway 18, and Bonnie Ames Dec. 2, 1929.

Britt, Iowa 50423.

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CELEBRATIONS

A Christmas

ANNIVERSARY

Boehnke, 50 years GARNER — Carroll and Dolores Boehnke of Garner will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

They were married on Nov. 28, 1959, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Garner.

They are the parents of three children: Caroline (Tom) Becker of Cumming, Iowa, Bill (Laura) Boehnke of Garner, and Heather (Bob) Baumgard of Garner. They have 10 grandchildren.

They are planning a family gathering and dinner to celebrate. Cards may be sent to 2230 260th St., Garner, IA 50438.

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CELEBRATIONS AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Laudner, David Marzen, Ethan Parcher, Andrew Schriever, Mikayla TurnMASON CITY — Olivia bull, Ryan Turner, Aaron Olson, of Mason City, was Wells, Madison Wood.

9th Grade — Kyle selected as the Mason City DeBuhr, Mandy Demary, Sunrise Briana Rottinghaus, BrianRotary na Schubert, Cole Staudt, Club’s “Student of Madison Thieman, Skylar the Month” Woodruff, Amber Wust, for October. Sadie Wyborny.

10th Grade — Zoe She is the daughter of Broerman, Amalia EmerPatti Olson son, Craig Friedman, Olson and the late Matthew Fullerton, Daniel Guthart, Sarah Heft, Ron Olson.

Olson currently attends Travis Johnson, Spencer Kelly, Abby McCaslin, Newman Catholic High School. She is a member of Benjamin Neal, Lauren the basketball team, serv- Parcher, Jackson Rooney, ing as captain, was select- Bethany Schriever, Issac Schwantes, Nicholas ed to the Third Team AllSchweizer, Sara Shook, State Softball, and is a member of the cross coun- Angela Staudt, Derek try and golf teams and the Willert, Cody Wood.

11th Grade — Jessica National Honor Society.

Biggs, Danielle BodenShe was selected as the 2009 homecoming queen. steiner, Colin DeVary, Pia Olson is a member of St. Kopp, Jonathon Laudner, Curtis Marker, Emily Ott, Joseph’s Catholic Church Scott Paulus, Courtney and is an active volunteer Schrage, Nicole Schubert, at Newman High School.

Following graduation, she Taylor Schweizer, Michael plans to pursue an educa- Seibert, Luke Staudt, Brittion in the field of psychol- tany Volk.

12th Grade — Alexandra ogy or pharmacy.

Abell, Jace Arends, Emily Chambers, Daniel Duryee, R-R-MR honor roll Collin Eggena, Elizabeth ROCKFORD — StuElin, Heidi Hain, Abigail dents named to the Rudd- Kingery, Larissa Koehler, Rockford-Marble Rock Randi Koehler, Katie School Honor Roll for the Navratil, Staci Pump, first quarter are as follows: Matthew Rottinghaus, A Honor Roll Sydney Schmidt, Paige 7th Grade — Calvin Schubert, Jenny Wyborny.

Adams, Tyler Andersen, B Honor Roll Emily Bushbaum, Rachael 7th Grade — Rebecca Enabnit, Mitchell Longcor, Deford, Logan Demaray, Brooke Neal, Allison Kelly Friedman, Mitchell O’Connor, Brady Ott, Jen- Grady, Kaylee Leach, nifer Raymond, Haleigh Chelsea Mason, Hayley Reicks, Chase Rust, Jacke- Meek, Benjamin Parcher, lyn Schwantes.

A.J. Staudt, Shania Walker, 8th Grade — Devin Ashley White, Brice Wust.

Berends, Rebecca Broer8th Grade — Spencer man, Emily Carroll, Dylon Burke, Madison Fenton, Collings, Wolfang Davis, Wyatt Jacobsen, Logan Zac Deetz, Brandon Emer- Johnson, Johnathon Jones, son, Aaron Jeffrey, Emily Rugby Sliger, Jesse Stokes.

Olson named ‘Student of Month’

9th Grade — Tyler Burnett, Sabrina Dow, Caraline Eggena, Jacob Green, Jacob Jeffrey, Connor Kuhlemeier, Krissy Lauritsen, Savannah Moore, Lindsay Ott, Brendan Rooney, Kelly Schriever, Nicole Shafer, Destiny Wharton, Lane Wicks.

10th Grade — Jocelyn Arends, Justine Arends, Anna Eggers, Colbie Johnson, Darrin Kingery, Atasha Redies, Carson Riley, Cole Turnbull, Jordan Williams, Kelli Wood.

11th Grade — Brent Christeson, Savanna Collings, Daniel Dight, Kayla Jeffrey, Jeffrey Meek, Anna Ott, Eric Palmer, Kalen Parker, Chase Riley, Paige Stanbrough, Christin Wolters-Awe, Matthew Wyborny.

12th Grade — Nicole Bitker, Justin Carlson, Kyndra Chambers, Abigail Deetz, Kate Enabnit, Elizabeth Engels, Jeremiah Hummel, Jonathan Kaspar, Kyle Ott, Eric Schweitzer, Honovi Simpkins, Shellby Teepe, Lukas Washington, Pamela Weigel, Joshua Weiner, Brandon Wood, Shannon Wood, Jacob Zieman.

Central Springs honor roll NORA SPRINGS — Central Springs Middle School released its first quarter honor roll.

A Honor Roll 7th Grade Morgan Anderson, Emma Arickx, Mikala Field, Casey Kisner, Kalley Matzen, Savannah Moore, Aaron Prestholt.

8th Grade Mariah Baker, William Bird, Megan Ebel, Keely Fingalsen, Matthew Green, Brandon Hebel, Travis Konig, Alexis Korte,

Kendra Miller, Morgan Ott, Emily Overy.

B Honor Roll 7th Grade Brad Alden, Andrew Borchardt, Amanda Bramer, Jess Clausen, Nicholas Cooper, Megan Ebbers-Siefken, Kaitlyn Faught, Kegen Fingalsen, Brittany Florea, Katie Fuller, Stefan Hildman, William Hittle IV, Tennor Isaacson, Charity JacksonStinehart, Bria Johanns, Emily Kennedy, Kara Leake, Morgan Lovik, Jesse Marino, Faith Meineke, Leanne Mendenhall, Levi Nettleton, Megan O’Keefe, Molly O’Keefe, Colton Ott, Megan Peterson, Jeremy Poulin, Dylan Roe, Ashley Samuelson, Kelby Schultz, Shanna Stoltenberg, Tanner Sundvold, Dillon Tierney, Alyssa Waage, Coleman Waters, Elizabeth Yezek.

8th Grade Brett Alden, Stephanie Benhart, Andrew Bjerke, Ethan Blanchard, Connor Blankenship, Darin Blong, Julie Chodur, Lauren Franke, Jordan Hargis, Danya Henely, Kaitlyn Hrubetz, Samantha Jackson, Margaret Justice, Amelia McAllister, Cameron Moorehead, Kendall Moorehead, Amanda Opkis, Thomas Patterson, Samantha Rose, Jacklynn Rush, Jordann Rush, James Sliger, Connor Smith, Brett Sorenson, Matthew Stiles, Allison Templeton, Grant Wieland, Weston Wyborny, Lori Young.

UNI teacher education progam CEDAR FALLS — The University of Northern Iowa College of Education held its bi-annual Teacher Education Induction Con-

vocation Nov. 3, in the Great Hall of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

Three hundred sixtyfive students satisfied the admission requirements of the UNI Teacher Education Program and were inducted during the event.

North Iowa inductees include the following students: ALGONA — Nikki King.

CHARLES CITY — Analise Flack, Katrina Gonzales, Alysia Jensen.

CLEAR LAKE — Jessica Mayland.

FOREST CITY — Tiffany Folkerts.

HAMPTON — Melinda McDowell.

LAKE MILLS — Courtney Eidness.

MASON CITY — Courtney Dunlay, Adam Grayson, Scott Horrell, Danielle Kenny, Melody McCollum.

NASHUA — Andrea Borchardt.

NORTHWOOD — Justin Nerlien.

OSAGE — Whitney Chambers, Amanda Moritz, Jessica Steinberg.

RICEVILLE — Jordan Oulman.

ROCKFORD — Leah Fischer, Cynthia Kaspar, Michelle Schubert, Jessica Staudt.

RUDD — Sara Jansen.

ST. ANSGAR — Trevor Kittleson.

STACYVILLE — Susan Hardy, Megan Theobald.

National Book award finalist, to appear in an anthology that is published every year featuring up-and-coming writers.

The poem selected for publication is “Notes From the Journey Westward,” a poem Wilkins wrote that re-imagines the pioneer journey westward from the perspective of two young children who died along the trail.

Semifinalists named in Merit Scholarship program The following students have been named semifinalists in the 2010 Merit Scholarship program.

These high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,200 National Merit Scholarships, worth more than $36 million, that will be offered next spring.

Belmond-Klemme — Jessica L. Landraf.

Charles City — Emily K. Johnson.

Hampton-Dumont — Evan C. Voelker.

North Central (Central Springs) — John B. Harringa.

Mason City — Matthew Little.

THANK YOU

New Poets 2009

Thank you

FOREST CITY — Joe Wilkins, assistant professor of English and director of the creative writing program at Waldorf College, has been included in the annual anthology Best New Poets 2009.

Fifty poets were selected by Kim Addonizio, a

I want to thank everyone who helped me celebrate my 90th birthday. Your cards, gifts and good wishes from so many made the day very special. Many thanks to all my family for making it a great day!

Thanks again, — Dixie Nelson

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CELEBRATIONS

MARRIED

Jim Rish

Richard Ulrich

Nov. 2, 1951 - Dec. 1, 2008

Todd, Simon BROWNTOWN, Ga.— Jennifer Simon of Mason City and James Todd of Folkston, Ga., were joined in marriage at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009. The Rev. Stuart Sullivan performed the ceremony which was held at a private home in Browntown. The reception was also held in Browntown.

Jennifer is the daughter of Gene Simon of Clear Lake, Iowa, and Jacque Simon of Mason City, Iowa. She is a firefighter and EMT with the City of St. Marys.

James is the son of Rodger Todd of Jesup, Ga., and Lisa Nettles of Homeland, Ga. He is a firefighter and paramedic with Camden County Fire Rescue.

Brandon Todd served as

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Congratulations Alannah

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ring bearer during the ceremony.

The bride wore a floorlength, A-line camouflage dress.

Following a honeymoon in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the couple is residing in Kingsland, Ga.

THANK YOU

Thank you Susan Mega and family want to thank Bishop Hanus, Father Kucera, the priest and deacons for the beautiful funeral Mass for Robert Mega, the scriptural wake service and the beautiful music. The Sacred Heart Rosary Society of Manly, for the delicious meal after the funeral. Northwood ladies for the Wednesday evening meal.

Leo Dorsey of Northwood Police Department, Northwood Fire Rescue Unit. The Marines who provided the flag and Taps and the VFW of Manly and Northwood.

Thank you to the class of 2012 for the plant.

We want to thank all of our friends and neighbors and our families that traveled from Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Marshalltown and Waverly.

Everyone from out of state was pleasantly amazed at the support of our neighbors in our small community of Northwood, Iowa.

Special thanks to Gary Nerlien of Colonial Chapel.

Thank you The National Multiple Sclerosis Society would like to take this week to thank our participants and volunteers for the countless hours they have put into the events of 2009. This year couldn’t have been what it was without you! Thank you for helping us move towards a world free of MS.

God saw you getting tired, A cure was not to be, So he put his arms around you, And whispered “Come With Me.” With tearful eyes we watched you And saw you fade away.

Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, Your tender hands at rest, God took you home to prove to us, He only takes the best.

Forever in our hearts, Gloria, Chris, Kelly, Wendy and Cadence

Congratulations Congratulations to Candy at the Candy Bar (Poodle).

Celebrating 20 years of fun and friendship.

Enjoy your Anniversary Party on Dec. 5.

We’ll be there to celebrate with you!

We’ll see his reflection and hear his voice echo, in the things he left behind — in the memories that will touch us When we least expect them...

In the stories he shared... the family traits he passed down...

Alannah Rose Ibarra has graduated with a medical assisting degree from Kaplan University, Mason City, on Oct. 2, 2009.

We are proud of you and love you!

Your Family — Ibarra’s, boyfriend Dustin Burkhardt Love you Mommy, Ellie Rose Burkhardt

in the love that will keep him close to our hearts forever.

Miss you Dad — Your daughters, Pat and Donna

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CELEBRATIONS

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MARRIED

BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY

Burton E.Tracy, 80

Madeline E. Peterson, 98

Beaman, Bang

Dorothy J. Norris, 96

BOONE — Morgan (Bang) Beaman and Kris Beaman were united in marriage on Aug. 22, 2009, at Ledges State Park, Boone, by Pastor Tim Trudeau.

Morgan is the daughter of Denise Rud and Mark Bang of Clear Lake, Iowa. Kris is the son of Marcia Beaman and Kevin Beaman of Boone, Iowa.

Maid of Honor was Jordon Wessels. Morgan’s other attendants were Chantel Pinheiro, Nicole Zempel, and Caitlyn Bowers.

Best man was Adam Hoeft. Kris’ other attendants were Eric Langill, Clint McFarland, and Dakota Bang.

Flower girl was Danica Bang and ring bearer was Dawson Bang.

Morgan is employed by Dyvigs Pet Shoppe in Ames. Kris is employed by Boone County Hospital in Boone.

The couple will reside in Boone.

ONALASKA, Wis. — Dorothy J. Norris, of Onalaska, Wis., celebrated her 96th birthday with a family dinner, Nov. 20.

She was born Nov. 20, 1913 in Nora Springs, Iowa.

Greetings may be sent to Dorothy at the following address: 351 Mason St., Apt. 348, Eagle Crest, Onalaska, Wis., 54650. She requests no gifts, please.

Happy 96th birthday!

All our love, Karen Riordon Ralph, Tammy, Brad, Greg and Sarah Ken, Sheryl, Sarah and Paul Scott, Verena and great-grandchildren, Hannah and Gavin.

THANK YOU

Thank you The family of Arden L. Bergan would like to thank everyone for the kind expressions of sympathy following the loss of our husband, father, and grandfather. The flowers, food, cards, visits, and phone calls have been deeply appreciated.

— Muriel Bergan, Diane & Rick Aguilera, Donna & Mike Kennedy, Ruth & Gene Simon, Becky & Larry Ritzert, Mark & Jodi Bergan, and families

Ron is retiring No bulk here — Ron Dalluge received his stamp of approval on his retirement from the post office, after 35 years.

Cards may be sent to Ron at the following address: 907 8th St. S.E., Mason City, Iowa 50401.

MASON CITY — A card shower is planned for Madeline E. Peterson, of Mason City, who will celebrate her 98th birthday Dec. 2.

She was born Dec. 2, 1911 in Mason City.

Cards may be sent to Madeline at the following address: 315 13th St. S.E., Mason City, Iowa 50401.

She requests no gifts, please.

Happy Birthday, Cookie!

CLARION — Burton E. Tracy will celebrate his 80th birthday, Wednesday, Dec. 2.

He lives in Clarion, with his wife, Pat, of 59 years.

Dec. 2 is also the couple’s wedding anniversary.

The couple has five children: Terry Allen-Burns (Bob), of Mason City; Renae Mericle (Steve), of Clarion; Alan Tracy, of Bedford, Texas; Jay Tracy, of Portland, Oregon, and Greg Tracy, of Des Moines.

Cards may be sent to Burton at: 814 Central Ave. East, Clarion, Iowa 50525.

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Karola Skilbred, 80 HANLONTOWN — Karola Skilbred, of Hanlontown, will celebrate her 80th birthday on Dec. 5.

A family dinner is planned.

Greetings may be sent to Karola at the following address: P.O. Box 21, Hanlontown, Iowa 50444.

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CELEBRATIONS

This lovely lady will be turning 80

Sally Thrams, of Mason City, was honored at a family dinner, Nov. 28, in celebration of her 80th birthday.

She was born Dec. 15, 1929.

Greetings may be sent to Sally at the following address: 404 Ninth St. N.E., Mason City, Iowa 50401.

She requests no gifts, please.

THANK YOU

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Pearl V. Wegener, 90

Stowe, 40 years

MASON CITY —Pearl V. Wegener, of Mason City, will celebrate her 90th birthday at an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 119 S. Georgia Ave. She was born Dec. 13, 1919 in Manly, Iowa.

Greetings may be sent to Pearl at the following address: 300 Second St. N.E., Apt. 212, Mason City, Iowa 50401. She requests no gifts, please.

Happy Birthday!!

From your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

ROCKFORD — Kurtis Stowe and Janice (Jan) Oeltjenbrun Stowe of Rockford were married Dec. 6, 1969, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake.

The couple will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a card shower. Greetings may be sent to the couple at P.O. Box 521, Rockford, IA 50468.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Jamie (Wife Katie), grandchildren Andrew and Noah of Wilmington, N.C.; Chad (Wife Jill), grandchild Dylan of Aurora, Colo.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Dornbier named ‘Youth of Month’

MASON CITY — The Exchange Club of Mason I would like to thank everyone who sent cards, eCity named mails, calls and your prayers while I was in the hospital Kaitlyn and at home recovering. It is wonderful to have such a Dornbier caring and loving community.

“Youth of Thank you and God bless you. the Month” — Art Gratias for NovemThank you ber. She is Thank you to friends and relatives for attending or the daughsending greetings for my 100th birthday. ter of Dornbier Thank you to my family for having the open house Damon and which was nice to see so many of you.

Leslie Dornbier and is a — Lucille Jones senior at Newman

Catholic High School.

Dornbier carries a 4.1 grade point average, has been on all semester honor rolls during high school and is a member of the National Honor Society. She is very active on the school’s cheer squads and dance teams, being named a co-captain the past two years. She has also been honored as an all-state cheerleader and is a member of the 2009 state champion cheerleading squad. Dornbier

has also participated in school plays and musicals and is involved in putting the annual yearbook together.

She enjoys art projects, movies, being with her friends and trying new things. She plans to major in engineering at the University of Iowa.

DMACC scholarship THORNTON — Heather Markwardt, of Thornton, received a $500 Ankeny CEO Golf Schol-

arship from the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Foundation for both the fall and spring semesters.

Markwardt is currently enrolled in DMACC’s early childhood education program.

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Shop In Home for the Holidays!

Saturday, Dec. 5

Wine Tasting

Snus Hill Winery Noon - 4 pm

Southbridge Mall, Mason City, IA 641-424-2174 inhomegallery.net

Saturday, December 5th Southbridge Mall, Mason City

Alcorn, 40 years

Olson, 66 years

CLEAR LAKE — Terry and Mariann (Enbusk) Alcorn VENTURA — Dancing the night away at the Surf of Clear Lake were married Dec. 6, 1969, at Holy Family Ballroom....Arno and Alma (Rogness) Olson are celebrating their 66th wedding anniversary.

Catholic Church, Mason City.

They were married on Nov. 28, 1943, at the Miller They will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Lutheran Church. with a family dinner.

Happy Anniversary Grandpa and Grandma Olson.

Terry and Mariann have two children, Josh (Missy) Love Alcorn of LeMars and Kit (Wendy) Alcorn of Clear Lake.

Bill and Janeil Olson and Family They have four grandchildren: Carter and Tyson of LeMars and Jared and Kylie of Clear Lake.

Best wishes may be sent to Terry and Mariann at 1609 ANNIVERSARY N. Eighth St., Clear Lake, IA 50428. sent to Mavis and Jim HulHulshizer, 10 years shizer, 21700 Aztec St., OAK GROVE, Minn. — Oak Grove, Minn., 55303.

ANNIVERSARY Jim and Mavis Hulshizer of They request no gifts, Oak Grove, Minn.will cele- please.

Caspers, 25 years brate their 10th wedding anniversary with a card SWALEDALE — Bill shower. Greetings may be and Deb (Davis) Caspers of Swaledale were married Dec. 1, 1984, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thornton.

They will celebrate Download podcasts their 25th wedding anniversary on Dec. 1, of local news, sports 2009. and weather at Greetings may be sent The couple’s children w w w.globegazette.com to the couple at P.O. Box are Sarah, Billy and Brian.

104, 700 E. Jefferson, They also have one grandSwaledale, Iowa 50477. son, Drew.

Day of Registration & Pre-Registered Check-In 8AM Run/Walk Begins 9AM

Wear your best holiday attire for your chance to win a team or individual prize!

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CONGRATULATIONS

Party & Event Planning BRIDAL SHOPS The Bridal Theatre 139 W. 4th St., St.Ansgar, IA 50472 641.713.2303 www.bridaltheatre.com SALE!!!! In the 31 years the Bridal Theatre has been in business we have never had a sale of this magnitude. You are invited to The Historical Sale at The Bridal Theatre.

Everything including gowns on the sale rack are marked down. Specials on new ordered gowns for Brides and Maids are on sale also. In house alterations are available for every gown purchased. Come see us Nov. 14-Nov. 30th. The Bridal Theatre downtown Saint Ansgar, IA 641-713-2303 Hours are 10-5 Mon.-Fri. 10-3 Saturday.

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Sweet Things, etc.

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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.

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BRIDAL SHOPS Let us help you make your wedding day special.

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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.

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 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.

Nora Springs Catholic Community Center 641.749.5507 16 S. Summit Ave., Nora Springs, IA 50458 Perfect accommodations for weddings anniversaries - reunions - all types of meetings and gatherings.

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 10 Allens Alley, 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

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

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WEDDING SITE AND RECEPTION PM Park Grafton Community Center 15297 Rainy Drive South Shore, Clear Lake 641.748.2970 or 641.420.3609 641.357.1991 or 641.529.2222 202 6th Avenue, Grafton www.pmpark.net grafton@wctatel.net Wedding site, reception and lodging available Large facility great for wedding receptions, all on beautiful Clear Lake. parties, and anniversaries. Many decorations available at NO extra charge. Meeting room also available.

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MARRIED

Stoffa, Abel INDIANOLA — Brenna (Abel) Stoffa and Justin Stoffa were united in marriage on July 25, 2009, at Smith Chapel on the Simpson College campus in Indianola, Iowa, by Doug Doughan of Britt.

Brenna is the daughter of DuWayne and Deb Abel of Belmond. She is the granddaughter of Lois Abel of Blue Earth, Minn. Justin is the son of Jeff and Margie Stoffa of Albia, Iowa.

Matron of honor was Lauren Abel. Brenna’s other attendants were Mallory Stoffa, Katie Nelson, Kelsey Williams and Laura Wagner, with junior bridesmaids McKenna Baum and Holland Baum.

Brenna’s personal attendant was Sheri Baum.

Best man was Eric Duea.

Justin’s other attendants were Jake Abel, Garrett Abel, Eric Haywood and Cody Flattery.

Flower girls were Savauna Baum and Samantha Henry. Ring bearer was Colby Baum.

Ushers were Eric Williams, Joey Willoughby, Dave Johnson and Luke Goemaat.

The music selection was “Shine On Us” sung by a quartet of Jake Abel, Garrett Abel, Melissa Judge and Madeline Judge, and “The Hardest Part,” written and sung by the bride’s brother, Garrett Abel.

The bride wore an ivory satin side-draped halter dress with a trumpet style skirt.

A reception was held at St. Thomas Aquinas Pastoral Center in Indianola, and was hosted by Kevin and Marcia Ketchum of Belmond and Mike and Cyndi Duea of Albia.

Brenna graduated from

Simpson College in Indianola, with a major in corporate communications and a minor in business management. She is employed as an admissions counselor at Simpson College in Indianola.

Justin graduated from Simpson College in Indianola with a major in busi-

ness management and a minor in marketing. He is employed by Midwest Heritage Bank in West Des Moines.

Following a honeymoon at Catalina Island and Newport Beach, Calif., the couple is at home in Norwalk.

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