June 8 2014 by Globe Gazette

Mason City, Iowa â&#x153;Ś Sunday, June 8, 2014

ENGAGEMENT

RETIREMENT

Beatty, Germundson Whitney Beatty and Kyle Germundson will be married Saturday, July 19, 2014, at United Methodist Church in Mason City, Iowa.

ANNIVERSARY

Retirement Col. David B. Gaskill retired from the United States Air Force on Feb. 1, 2014, after a military career that spanned almost 23 years.

ENGAGEMENT

Gannett, 50 years John Wyllys Gannett and Anne Kathleen Bowman Gannett of Mason City were married June 13, 1964, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

FitzPatrick, Allgood Katie FitzPatrick and Eli Allgood will be married at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2014, at Grace Evangelical Free Church in Mason City.

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Wempen, 50 years CLEAR LAKE — Richard and Rita Wempen of Clear Lake will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 14. They were married at Tracy Lutheran Church in Tracy, Minnesota, on June 14, 1964. The couple’s children and spouses are Michael (Julie) Wempen, David (Molly) Wempen, Sara (Jason) Jones. They also have eight grandchildren, Luke, Oppermann, 65 years Matthew, Jacob, Kain Wempen, Katie and Harold and Dorothy Oppermann celebrated their Sophie Wempen 65th wedding anniversary on June 4. Cards and greetings may be sent to 1315 10th St. S.E., and Michaela and Addy Mason City, IA 50401.

HAMPTON — Robert Meyer and Brenda (Johnson) Meyer of Hampton, IA 50441, were married

May 31, 1979, at Holy Family Church, in Mason City, Iowa. The couple will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary. The

AWARD & ACHIEVEMENT Students recognized at St. Olaf College Honors Day NORTHFIELD, Minn. — Amber Wood, of Charles City, Lydia Feldman, of Clear Lake, and Michael Betz, of Mason City, were among more than 1,000 St. Olaf College students recognized for academic achievement, at the college’s annual Honors Day convocation. Wood is a social work major and Betz is a theory/ composition major. Feldman is a nursing major and was awarded membership in Sigma Theta Tau. Honors Day recognizes students who have

a cumulative grade point average of 3.60 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The convocation also recognizes students awarded scholarships and fellowships, and senior members of leadership and academic honor societies.

couple’s children and their spouses are Jason Meyer and special friend Sonja, Clarion, Iowa, and their children: Trenton, Vincent, Addy and Kaitlyn;

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Jones. They will celebrate with a family dinner. Greetings may be sent to 1502 Poplar Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428.

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Justin and Amy Meyer, East Peoria, Ill., and their children: Reagan, Amber Meyer and special friend Matt DeMaris, Mason City, Iowa.

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ENGAGEMENTS

Enabnit, Gacke

Beatty, Germundson

Kloser, Wellik

WHITNEY BEATTY, of Mason City, Iowa, is the daughter of Kent and Lori Beatty of Mason City, Iowa. Whitney graduated from Buena Vista University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, and is employed by the Mason City Community School District in Mason City, Iowa. KYLE GERMUNDSON, of Mason City, Iowa, is the son of Linda Nagel-Germundson and Dawayne Germundson of Mason City, Iowa. Kyle graduated from NIACC in 2009 with an Associates of Applied Science in Automotive Technology, and is employed by Auto Plus in Mason City, Iowa. The couple will be married on Saturday, July 19, 2014, at First United Methodist Church in Mason City, Iowa.

JESSICA KLOSER, of Ankeny, Iowa, is the daughter of Dan and Pam Kloser of Garner, Iowa. Jessica graduated from Iowa State University in 2011, and is employed by Traditions Children’s Center in Johnston, Iowa. JORDAN WELLIK, of Ankeny, Iowa, is the son of Tom and Darsi Wellik of Garner, Iowa. Jordan graduated from Iowa State University in 2012, and is employed by Syngenta in West Des Moines, Iowa. The couple will be married at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2014, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner, Iowa.

ASHLEY ENABNIT, of Marble Rock, Iowa, is the daughter of Kendall and Sheila Enabnit of Marble Rock, Iowa, and granddaughter of Ross and Darlene Enabnit of Marble Rock and Rollie and Sandy Heard of Rockford. She graduated from Rockford Senior High in 2008, and from University of Iowa in 2012. She is employed by Muscatine Community School District in Muscatine, where she teaches 5th grade. ADAM GACKE, of Davenport, Iowa, is the son of Rick and Julie Gacke of Davenport, Iowa. Adam graduated from Assumption High School in Davenport in 2008, from University of Iowa in 2012, and is employed by the DNR in Scott County, Iowa. The couple will be married on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at First United Methodist Church in Marble Rock, Iowa.

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS highest honors (summa cum laude) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and a Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience and biology. GOLDEN, Colo. — Her honors include: Kara Faktor, Golden, Colo., Phi Beta Kappa, Biolgraduated from Brandeis ogy Department Award University, Waltham, in Excellence, Eli D. and Mass., on Sunday, May Mollie Goodstein Prize in 18. Kara graduated with

Faktor graduates from Brandeis University

Spanish, and a Fulbright Scholarship for 10 months to Honduras, in August. Kara will be applying to medical schools for the fall of 2015. Grandparents, Virginia Faktor, of Plymouth, and Terry and Marlene Brown, of Manly, attended the graduation.

school students, ages 16 and older, to donate one gallon of blood before graduating from high school. Students recognized MASON CITY — Three North Iowa seniors include: Morgan A. Flory and Regatta L. Olinger, were honored as “Gallon Grads,” by LifeServe Blood seniors at Clear Lake High School, and Halena Center. The Gallon Grad program encourages high D. Fitzgerald, a senior at

LifeServe Blood Center honors graduates

Mason City High School. This year a total of 274 students from 56 counties in the LifeServe Blood Center tri-state region of Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota, were recognized with this honor.

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ENGAGEMENT Wilson, Brierly WHITNEY WILSON, of Mason City, Iowa, is the daughter of Mike and Kim Wilson of Spencer, Iowa. Whitney graduated from University of Northern Iowa in 2010, and is employed by Golden Grain Energy in Mason City, Iowa. ADAM BRIERLY, of Mason City, Iowa, is the son of Kathy and the late Bryan Brierly of Nora Springs, Iowa. Adam is employed by Hank’s Plumbing in Mason City, Iowa. The couple will be married at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Cliff Weatherwax, 70 October 4, 2014, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason ROCK FALLS — Cliff Weatherwax, of Rock Falls, City, Iowa. will celebrate his 70th birthday today. He was born on June 8, 1944, in Charles City. He and his wife, Linda, Thank You have two daughters; Tracie (Steve) Siemers, of The family of Larry Tibbits would like to thank Rockwell, and Lisa (Adam) everyone for the cards, food, memorials and flowers. All Brock, of Mason City. He the prayers and acts of kindness were very much appreand Linda have one grand- ciated following his death. A special thank you to Pastor son, Sebastian. Dave Halverson, Dano Morf, and the men and women of Cards can be sent to: Fertile Lutheran Church for serving the meal. 103 N. Cerro Gordo St., Fran Tibbits Rock Falls, IA 50467. Nancy and Mike Cash Judy and Jim Levad Tim and Candy Tibbits

BIRTHDAY

THANK YOUS

THANK YOU Thank You Thank you so much for the cards, phone calls, gifts and hugs for my 90th birthday. To my children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren — Thank you for the wonderful dinner, gifts, flowers, and most of all for your love and support. You are the best! Bless you, Elaine Lenz

Thank you Becoming 80 wasn’t as bad as I thought it might be since I received so many birthday greetings, many beautiful cards and flowers, and invitations to go to lunch. My family had a meal catered. Thank you for thinking of me. Also, thank you to my family for all they had done. Janice Johnson

Thank You Thank you for all the birthdays cards, calls and well wishes for my 95th birthday. Iris Ong

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Forest City High School Fine Arts Awards Night

Nick Bunger-3,900; Ethan Larson-3,605; Angela Haugen-3,815; Micah Bang-4,390; Quincey Vaagensmity-3620; Cheyanne FOREST CITY — Chapin-3,775; Tanner Speech/Drama results Smoley-4,735; Johnathan from Fine Arts Awards Night held May 13, at For- Sanasinh-4,355; Madeline Slater-4,445; Hannah est City High School are May-5,950; Anton Kudejas follows 6,200; Jake Parks-6,745; Points: Ethan Daniel Happel-6,615; Segerstrom-365; TanAmanda Post-7495. ner Thompson-750; Top Senior Speaker: Adam Eden-700; Dylan Amanda Post. Albertson-950; Natalie Top Senior Actor Kendall-700; Katelyn and Actress: Amanda Moklestad-375; Liz Post, Collin Hertzer, Springer-425; Rachel Anton Kudej. Koch-750; Riley MooreUnderclassmen 1,265; Andrew May-1,630; Drama Awards: FreshLuca Ponti-1,520; Hanmen: Abigail May, Ashley nah Hamilton 1,110; Sarri Olson; Sophomores: Happel-1,500; Maryanne Henley-1000; Corey Beh- Johnathan Sanasinh, Madeline Slater; Junior: Dan rens-1315; Lydia Aberg1169; Caitlyn Owen-1475; Happel, Jake Parks, HanJericho Baker-1,155; Rachel nah Rosacker. Speech Coaches: Saatmann-1365; Amanda Scott Bertelsen, Dan Wilson-2,630; HanMay, Julie Keely, Sarah nah Rosacker-2,075; Joe Keely, Josh Sparrgrove, Coombs-2,800; Megan Dusty Gerhardt. Haugen-2,265; Nathan “Hello Dolly” MusiTheel-2,205; Abigail May2105; Ashley Olson-2005; cal Directors:

Michele Jacobson and Scott Bertelsen “The Triumph of Love” Play Directors: Daniel Sarasio Meyer and Julie Keely Drama: Genna Bertram, Abigail May, Ashley Olson, Caitlyn Owen, Rachel Saatmann, Sevanah Thomas, Vanessa Van Slyke, Austin Yeager, Madeline Slater, Johnathan Sanasinh, Nathan Theel, Stuart Yi, Lydia Aberg, Corey Behrens, Cheyanne Chapin, Jenna Haugen, Megan Haugen, Maryanne Henley, Leah Jones, Kelsey Sheldahl, Allen Dong, Jake Parks, Dan Happel, Hannah May, Natalie Formanek, Danielle Conway, Hannah Rosacker, Tyler Sichanthongthip, Levi Rogeness, Angela Haugen, Tanner Thompson, Adam Eden, Amanda Post, Anton Kudej, Austin Adams, Dan Melby, Andrew May, Nick Bunger, Collin Hertzer, Andrew Mettry, Hannah Vaughn.

DAY TO REMEMBER

Jay Balek June 13, 1984 ~ April 26, 2009 A place on earth is empty. A voice we love is gone. Yet in the memories of our hearts, The love we knew lives on. Love always, Mom, Dad and Jeff

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AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Nicole Davila, Mason City; Julie Marie Dodge, Mason City; Leo William Driscoll, Huddersfield MASON CITY — Ukraine; Zachary Mark North Iowa Area ComElliott, Osage; Hallie Kae munity College (NIACC) Erdahl, Lake Mills; Carson inducted the following students into the College’s Douglas Farmer, Clear Lake; Ryan Patrick Fiser, Alpha Psi Beta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an inter- Mason City; Keegan Wade Ginapp, Rockwell. national honor society Jessica Marilyn Glenn, recognizing the academic Mason City; Halie Diane accomplishments of Greenwood, Mason City; students attending twoSierra Rae Greiman, Clear year colleges. Lake; Victoria Lynn HairInductees of Phi Theta grove, Charles City; TheKappa must have a 3.5 grade point average, com- resa Ann Hake, Ionia; Colin Richard Halfpap, Mason pleted 12 semester hours at NIACC and be enrolled City; Jennifer Jean Hensley, Mason City; Rebecca Jean in at least three semester hours of classes. Students Herwig, Rembrandt; Aaron James Hicks, Mason City; recognized include: Tyler John Hillis, Charles Nathan Thomas City; Grace Marie HolAitchison, Britt; Steven Marcus Akers, Clear Lake; brook, Clear Lake; Avery John Hubbard, Laura Marie Allen, Clear Mason City; Jennifer Irene Lake; Jocelyn Michelle Johnson, Thompson; Arends, Rockford; Mark Jason Steven Kay, Mason Anthony Avina, Edgerton City; Kellen David KesMinn.; Jessica Michelle sler, Manly; Glenn Andrew Balek, Manly; Devin JefKiss, Forest City; Yeni frey Berends, Marble Nohemy Klemesrud, Nora Rock; Dieuwertje Boelen, Springs; Anthony Lynn Brooklyn; Rakiah Nicole Bonjour, Mason City; John Kramer, Rudd; Tammy M. Joseph Bonsall, Clear Lake; Lamb, Stacyville; Sarah Ann Lauritsen, Mason Daniel Lawrence Bradley City; Josie BreAnn Leyh, Auckland, New Zealand. Sumner; Marissa Lynn Tessa Marie Bratrud, Kensett; John Frank Bryan, Mackin, Manly; Haley Rae Mallo, Mason City; Tess Leland; Allyson Diane Rachel Mayer, Stacyville. Carlson, Northwood; Austin James McCool, Elizabeth Ann Carlton, State Center; Michael Titonka; Madison Taylor Paul Miller, Mason City; Craighton, Hampton; Dusty Lyle Murl, Mason Shannon Elizabeth DaiCity; Paul Hazar Niemi, ley, Charles City; Celeste

Morningside College Dean’s List SIOUX CITY — Several North Iowa students were named to the Dean’s List at Morningside

College for the 2014 spring semester including: MASON CITY: Emily Muyskens (4.0 grade point average); Hunter Renn. OSAGE: Joshua Steinberg. WHITTEMORE:

Hanlontown; Teresa K. Niemi, Hanlontown; Holly Mae O’Connell, Floyd; Esther Martina Tesso Ogoma, Mason City; Mary Rose Olk, Clear Lake; Krystal Ann Payne, Mason City; Jessica Rae Peterson, Lake Mills; Rachel Elizabeth Purcell, Clear Lake. Anna Christine Ranson, Mason City; Naomi Sensenig Reiff, Osage; Karl A. Rinnels, Mason City; Cody Nathan Roberts, Mason City; Juliana Ruth Roberts, Mason City; Joseph Terrence Rottinghaus, Mason City; Josh Michael Saltou, Mason City; Noah Leo Schmall, Mason City; Micayla Marie Schulz, Sheffield; Stuart James Shaw, Hatfield Ukraine. Audrey Jo Sparks, Mason City; Garret James Spitz, Osage; Marcus Blake Spotts, Nora Springs; Riley Thomas Stallsmith, Mason City; Taylor Eva Marie Stelter, Lake Mills; Sean Timothy Sullivan, Sheffield; Alysha Marie Thompson, Mason City; Barbara Kay Thompson, Lake Mills; Paige Lynn Thompson, Gladbrook; Megan Elizabeth Tisue, Sumner; Timothy Bradley Toppin, Mason City; Alicia Marie Truka, Mason City; Tamra Ellen Wilder, St Ansgar; Emily Nicole Willms, Clear Lake; Elizabeth Anne Yaddof, Charles City; Nicole Ruth Young, Manly.

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RETIREMENTS

ENGAGEMENTS O’Dell, Fausnaugh

Col. David B. Gaskill retires from Air Force CORWITH — Colonel David B. Gaskill retired from the United States Air Force on Feb. 1, 2014. His military career spanned almost 23 years and included multiple worldwide deployments to the Middle East and Pacific regions. He first served as a Missile Launch Officer, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo.; then as Navigator Instructor and Chief Evaluator of E-3 AWACS aircraft, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma; Deputy Base Commander in Curacao, Netherlands Antilles; and Squadron Commander for the 1st Airborne Command Control Squadron flying the E-4 “Nightwatch” at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. He finished his service at US Strategic Command Headquarters, Offutt, AFB, serving as Deputy Division Chief for Strategic Plans and Policy and then as Division Chief, Strategic War Games Center. Col. Gaskill graduated from Corwith-WesleyLuVerne High School in 1987. He earned a B.S Degree in Agronomy from ISU, and later an M.B.A. in Management from Webster University and an M.S. in Strategic Leadership/Foreign Relations from the Air Force Institute of Technology. In retirement he has accepted a position with Producer Hybrids. He and his wife, Becky and children Mikaela, Preston and Maci will relocate to Northwest Iowa later this year. Col. Gaskill is the son of Thurman and Gerry Gaskill of Corwith.

Patrick Clancy Retirement After many years in North Iowa dedicated to special education and most recently administrating to the community of the deaf and blind for the state of Iowa, Patrick is retiring. Please send well wishes to him at 1090 Point Entrance, Brooklyn, IA 52211.

FitzPatrick, Allgood

LISA O’DELL, of Mason City, Iowa, is the daughter of Larry and the late Sharon Carmody, of Mason City, Iowa. Lisa graduated from the Mason City High School in 1991, and is employed by the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Department as a Correctional Officer in Mason City, Iowa. TIM FAUSNAUGH, of Mason City, Iowa, is the son of Phyllis and the late Richard Fausnaugh of Mason City, Iowa. Tim graduated from Newman High School in 1986, and is employed by Hy-Vee West as a Dairy Manager in Mason City, Iowa. The couple will be married at 12 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2014, at an outside wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada.

KATIE FITZPATRICK, of Urbandale, Iowa, is the daughter of James and Ellen FitzPatrick of Urbandale, Iowa. Katie graduated from Azusa Pacific University in 2014. She is employed by Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, as the Assistant Coordinator of Departmental Initiatives and is pursuing a master of science degree in College Student Development. Prayer to the Blessed Virgin ELI ALLGOOD, of Mason City, Iowa, is the son of Dr. Steven and the late Kimberly Allgood of Mason City, (Never Known to Fail) Iowa. Eli graduated from Concordia College in 2014, Oh, Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful and is employed by Enterprise as a Management trainee Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of in Manhattan, Kansas. God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. The couple will be married at 4:30 p.m. on SaturOh Star of the Son, help me and show me herein you day, June 28, 2014, at Grace Evangelical Free Church in are my Mother. Mason City, Iowa. 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 (three times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands Thank You (three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days. Thank you certainly doesn’t seem enough for all You must publish it and it will be granted to you. the kind words and deeds that we have received during M.S.P. these difficult few months. You will never know how much it has meant to our family. A special thank you to the Newman family for setting up an early graduation ceremony and their unending support, Fr. Neil ManterThank You nach and Lisa Paloma from Epiphany Parish and Dave Moore and the staff at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Thanks to everyone who sent cards for my 70th Chapels. They helped us accomplish a beautiful farewell birthday. It was a treat to go to the mailbox all week. I for Randy. We will never forget you. enjoyed hearing from so many. Amy, Emma, Sarah and Evan Haskins And thanks to my family for treating me to two nights out with them. Darlene Field

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ANNIVERSARIES Ward, 25 years FERTILE — Jim Ward and Vickie (Hemann) Ward of Fertile, Iowa, were married July 1, 1989, at St. James Lutheran Church, in Mason City, Iowa. The couple will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday, June 22, 2014, from 1 to 5 p.m. at VFW Club, 219 Main Ave. in Clear Lake, Iowa. Cards can be sent to Jim and Vickie Ward at PO Box 201, Fertile, Iowa 50434. The couple has one son, Aaron Boyenga, Hutchins, Iowa.

Gannett, 50 years MASON CITY — John Wyllys Gannett and Anne Kathleen Bowman Gannett of Mason City, Iowa, were married June 13, 1964, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends following the 9 a.m. service on Sunday, June 15, 2014, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa. The reception will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

50th Anniversary The couple’s family members include: John and Guadalupe Gannett, and Son Alex, Eagan, Minnesota; Kristin and Hector Sanchez, and daughters Grace and Isabel, Mason City, Iowa; Sarah Gannett, Minneapolis, Minnesota; LeAnne and Jorge Montes-Clausen, and children Sophie, Sam and Maya, Clinton, Iowa; Tom and Erin Clausen, and children Anya and Lily, Schaumberg, Illinois.

Limberg, 50 years

Alan and Helen (Dietrich) Halsne of Laurel, Montana, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple were married June 27, 1964, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly, Iowa. The couple’s children are: Tony Halsne of Park City, Mont.; and John and Nichole (Halsne) Marancik of Laurel, Mont. Cards may be sent to: 1102 8th Avenue, Laurel, MT 59044.

WODEN — Stanley and Ann Limberg were married on June 12, 1964, at the Woden Christian Reformed Church. There will be a 50th Anniversary Open House Celebration for Stanley and Ann at Christian Reformed Church, 205 290th Street, Woden, Iowa, from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2014. Their children and spouses are: Mark and Carol Limberg, Mitchell, S.D.; Tim Limberg, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Karen and Brian Boomgarden, Wellsburg, Iowa; and Katz named to Union University John and Mandy Limberg, Scottsdale, Ariz. They have six grandchildren. President’s List Cards and greetings can be sent to the couple at: Stanley and Ann Limberg, 3060 Ames Ave., Woden, JACKSON, Tenn. — Ansley Katz, of Hampton, was IA 50484. named to the President’s List at Union University, for the 2014 spring semester. The President’s List includes full-time students who achieve a 4.0 grade point average.

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Awards & Achievements Waldorf College announces 2014 Spring Dean’s List FOREST CITY — Over 125 Waldorf students were named to the Waldorf College’s spring 2014 Dean’s List. To receive the honor, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale, and complete a minimum of 12 credits during the semester. Students named to the Dean’s List are: ALASKA Fairbanks – Bryan Gundersen. ALABAMA Huntsville– Ali Schulte. CALIFORNIA Adelanto – Kiana Uribe. Brentwood – Jennifer Brewer. Clovis – Taylor Reeves. Loomis – Jacob Bews. Marina – Cinnamon Wakefield. Redlands – Phillip Koolhoven. Simi Valley – Jenna Quina. COLORADO Broomfield – Carlos Ruiz, Jr. Foxfield – Kalie DePold. FLORIDA Royal Palm Beach – Darren McKenzie. West Palm Beach – Claire Lawson. HAWAII Kapolei – Melanie Chandler. ILLINOIS Breese – Joshua Ramaker. Loves Park – David DeLacy. Mahomet – Kaytlin Workman. Naperville – Marisa Donnelly. Plainfield – Veronica Andrade Savanna – Ashleigh Stingley.

Skokie – Dominique Forte. Vernon Hills – Jeffrey Ferstein. Wauconda – Kendra Wed. IOWA Algona – Philip Detrick. Boone – Trevn Lee. Britt – Maggie Eden, Michelle Eden. Buffalo Center – Alexander Horak. Charles City – Christian Weber. Clear Lake – Adam Buehler, Kathryn Nieman, Laura Devine. Decorah – Casey Smith. Dubuque– Courtney Chaffee Forest City – Dustin Buck, Nicholas Grothe, Robert Searcy, Rochelle Dirks, Rachel Fischer, Jeannine Fix, Reid Gilbertson, Patrick Hjelmen, Nathan Robinson, John Ryder, Kelsey Sollish. Garner – Zachary Buseman, Rick Young, Heath Hutcheson. Haverhill – Ashley Brandt. Jewell – Austin Heeren. Joice – Tara Kingland. Kanawha – Leah Deutsch. Lake Mills – Alyse DeVries, Joshua Imler, Kelli Lair. Lake View – Abbie Wells. Leland – Megan Norland. Manly – Ashley Brinkman, Lisa Moss, Jonathan Overy. Mason City – Audrey Sparks. Monticello – Ashley Kremer. Newell – Tara Mann. Scarville – Erin Larsen. Slater – Victoria Mens Solon – Courtney Smith.

Spirit Lake – Kendra Stokke. KANSAS Leawood – Megan Perkins. MICHIGAN Cottrellville – Chelsey Shreeve. Grand Rapids – Jordan Eilers. MINNESOTA Blooming Prairie – Chad Hein, Jr. Bloomington – Jennifer Geil. Brooklyn Park – Theodore Gibson III. Burnsville – Spencer Johnson. Chaska – Shaye Sutherland. Dodge Center – Abigail Buehler. Duluth – Karly Ankarlo. Eagan – Chad Czaplewski. Fairmont – Shannon Christianson. Faribault– Nicholas Heimerman Farmington – Jeremia Bostrom. Fridley – Aaron Bevers. Hayfield – Caleb Gilbertson. Kasson – CheyAnne Maxwell. Mantorville – Kathryn Wilcox. Maple Grove – Grant Kaufman. Maplewood – Karissa Vilks. Owatonna – Allysa Evans. Rochester – Courtney Palmer. Rosemount – Emily Anderson. Saint Clair – Joni Lillo. Saint Paul – De’Sia Demmings. Saint Peter – Kelsey Carpenter, Natalie Regenscheid. White Bear Lake – Brent Putney. Woodbury – Spencer Donnelly.

Wykoff – Travis Freiheit. Zimmerman – Melanie Cameron. MISSOURI Maryland Heights – Sarah Vlodek. NEW MEXICO Carlsbad – Nathan Guillermo. NEVADA Las Vegas – Jessica Godwin, Kaylee Vitale. NEW YORK Brooklyn – Antoine Cummins. Niagara Falls – Vincent Perricelli. SOUTH CAROLINA Lexington – Cody Clark. SOUTH DAKOTA Brandon – Haley Rubin. Rapid City – Alana Kocer. TENNESSEE Charlotte – Michael Morgan. TEXAS Lubbock – Andrew Larsen. Savoy – Lauren Camp. VIRGINIA Norfolk – Deciembre Westbrook. WASHINGTON Chewelah – Samuel Fisk. Lake Wood –Ashley Carmichael. Tacoma – Scott Hanson, Daniel Minniti. WISCONSIN Neenah — Jordan Nelson. Stevens Point – Gabrielle Lord-Klein. INTERNATIONAL Canada – David Erickson, Lane Sanderson. Australia – Amy Smeding, Zahn Picken. Belgium – Tina Somchit. Germany – Dustin Wilke. Turkmenistan – Diana Novikova.

Local students graduate from St. Olaf College NORTHFIELD, Minn. — The following students are among the 2014 spring graduates at St. Olaf College. CHARLES CITY — Peter Rogotzke, mathematics major. NORTHWOOD — Katherine Porter, biology major. ST. ANSGAR — Andrew Northwick, chemistry major.

William Penn University announces academic honors OSKALOOSA — William Penn University announced its President’s List and Dean’s List for the 2014 spring semester. To be included on the President’s List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of credit with a minimum grade point average of 3.9 on a 4.0 scale. To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of credit with a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.89 on a 4.0 scale. North Iowa students honored include: ALEXANDER — Ciana Kay Peil, President’s List. MASON CITY — Alexandria Sue Eckenrod, Dean’s List.

Thank you Thank you There are no words to express how wonderful my friends and family have been during my recent hospitalization and rehab. Thank you for all the cards and visits. Also a big grateful thank you to the staff at the Good Shepherd for their care. The therapy girls were wonderful they got me back on my feet. Thank you Reverend Mechler for your prayers, also Reverend Gerrietts for your visits. Also thanks to the nurses and doctors at CCU and 4th floor at Mercy for their care, and the therapist at Cheslea Creek. I am on the road to recovery. Thanks to all these wonderful people. A big, big thanks to my special friend for all his care. Thanks to Everyone from the bottom of my heart Connie Lunning

Thank You I would like to thank all my wonderful family and friends for making my 95th birthday celebration so memorable. Your kindness and caring mean so much to me. I’m truly blessed. The cards, gifts, hugs and best wishes were all loved and greatly appreciated. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Lola Roppe

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I would like to thank everyone who came to or sent cards for my 90th birthday celebration. It was wonderful to see and hear from so many friends and relatives. Also thank you to my family for making the day so special. Margaret Nuehring

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UP IN2014SMOKE BBQ East Park, Mason City

JULY 25-26,

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Awards & Achievements Elementary School. MASON CITY: Marie Borchardt, Newman Catholic Elementary School; Joyce Nielsen, MASON CITY — RSVP Harding Elementary and Lincoln Intermediof North Central Iowa, ate Schools. sponsored by North Iowa Bronze Award (100Area Community College, 249 hours) recently presented OutBRITT: Judy Fox, standing Volunteer Awards to 32 volunteers who serve West Hancock Elementary School; Esther Higdon, in its four-county region: West Hancock Elementary Cerro Gordo, Hancock, School; Irene Raber, Winnebago and Worth West Hancock Elementary counties. Volunteers help School; Shirley Tegtwith the following RSVP programs: Breakfast Buddy meyer, West Hancock Elementary School; MariProgram, Reading Buddy lyn Tjaden, West Hancock Program, Reading Coach Elementary School; Elaine Program, Pen Pal Weiland, West Hancock Program, Walking School Elementary School. Bus Program and IRIS, BUFFALO CENTER: Iowa Radio Reading Glenda Sapp, North Service for the Blind Iowa Elementary School and Print Handiand Lincoln Intermediate capped Program. School (Mason City). Charlotte Locher, of FOREST CITY: Barb Mason City, a volunteer Braun, Forest City Middle at Harding Elementary School; Mary Lou JohnSchool, was honored with a Gold Award for 509 hours son, Forest City Christian of service. A retired chem- School; Aidan Kelly, Foristry teacher, she has been est City Elementary School a Reading Buddy volunteer and Harding Elementary School (Mason City); at Harding since 2007. Liz Wilson, Forest City Other volunteers honMiddle School. ored were: GARNER: Sue BruxSilver Award (250voort, West Hancock 499 hours) Elementary School; MariFOREST CITY: Mike lyn Kral, Garner-Hayfield Ebaugh, Forest City Elementary School; Elementary and Middle Shirley Rasche, LinSchools; John Sporri, coln Intermediate School Forest City Elemen(Mason City), International tary School. Friend; Linda RingLAKE MILLS: Darham, Garner-Hayfield lene Behr, Lake Mills

RSVP of North Central Iowa volunteers honored

Elementary School. KANAWHA: Janice Cooper, West Hancock Elementary School; Mary Schreiber, West Hancock Elementary School. LELAND: John Bryan, Forest City Elementary School and Lincoln Intermediate School (Mason City). MASON CITY: Terri Engels, Lincoln Intermediate, Harding and Roosevelt Elementary Schools; International Friend; IRIS, Walking School Bus; Cathy Homan, Harding and Roosevelt Elementary Schools, Walking School Bus; Sandy McCauley, Harding Elementary, Lincoln Intermediate and Newman Catholic Elementary Schools; Maureen Russo, Lincoln Intermediate School; Karen Slife, Harding Elementary School; Mary Stanton, Harding Elementary and Lincoln Intermediate Schools; Sharon Trent, Lincoln Intermediate and Roosevelt Elementary Schools. NORTHWOOD: Stephanie Perkins, Northwood-Kensett Elementary School. For more information about RSVP of North Central Iowa, visit www.niacc. edu/community-andcontinuing-education/ continuing-education/rsvp or contact: 888-466-4222 ext. 4256; 641-422-4256, or rsvp@niacc.edu.

Award & Achievement North Iowa Students graduate from Creighton OMAHA, Neb. — Creighton University conferred more than 1,600 degrees during its two 2014 commencement ceremonies May 17 at CenturyLink Center Omaha. University President Timothy

R. Lannon, S.J., presided at both ceremonies. The following North Iowa students received degrees: HAMPTON — Michael Donnelly, Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from

the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. LIVERMORE — Brittany Berte, Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.

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 Thursdays 10am-7pm thru May 1st

Formalities 641.423-6124 21 2nd St NE, Mason City formalitiesbridalwear.com formalitiesbridalwear@yahoo.com Formalities carries bridal gowns, bridesmaids, flower girl, mothers gowns, and prom dresses. Formalities is now offering tuxedo rentals!

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 elegantbackyard to beach! We also have all of the latest styles of tuxedos on display so that we can coordinate your color palette perfectly. We do request appointments for bridal consultations so that we can spend quality time assisting you in the search for your dream gown.

Sew Heavenly Creations LLC 641.892.4111 209 W. Gilman St. Sheffield, IA Appointments welcome. www.sewheavenlycreations.net Email: sewheavenly@netins.net Let us help you make your wedding day special. We have a variety of bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, mother and grandmother gowns. We provide in-house alterations to ensure the perfect fit. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, our seamstresses will help you design your perfect dress. We also have a great selection of accessories. Tux rental is available. Sew Heavenly Creations is your “Bridal Store & Sew Much More!”

CATERING/SPECIALTY FOODS Treasured Mints

Sarah 515-570-2175 (primary) LuAnn 515-570-6107 2060 290th St. Garner, IA 50438 info@treasuredmints.com www.treasuredmints.com Treasured Mints can make mints for all of your treasured

moments in life including your Baby Showers, Baptism, Graduation, Wedding, Birthdays and Any Other Treasured Events and Occasions. Customized, homemade, molded mints in a variety of flavors! All mints are handmade by Sarah and LuAnn!! Hours: 8 AM – 8 PM

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.

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Darren Poole Photographer/Owner 716 N 10th St., Clear Lake, Iowa 50428 Phone: 641-231-1109 E-mail: Darren@pbdnow.com Website: www.pbdnow.com Weddings-Seniors-Family-Children-Commercial

PRINTING PostNet

641.423.1980 451 Indian Head Dr., Mason City Between Wal-Mart & Kohl’s www.postnet.com/ia103 Featuring the finest in personalized wedding and social stationery Whether it’s an invitation for a wedding, an anniversary or graduation, depend on Post Net to deliver the perfect message.

Community Quick Print

19 - 8th Street SE, Mason City 641.424.4342 www.communityqp.com For all your wedding print needs: Invites, save the dates, programs, thank you’s, posters, personalized give-a-ways & more.

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.

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. If you are thinking about booking for 2014, give us a call - our dates are filling up fast!

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800 2nd Avenue North, Clear Lake www.central-gardens.org Events Coordinator: tcarman@mediacombb.net or 641-231-1153 Schedule your most memorable event amidst picturesque gardens at Central Gardens. Accommodating any size weddings, business or family gatherings, class reunions and receptions (graduations, anniversary, etc.) Contact Terry today to reserve your date. Contact Whitney Tait at the Globe Gazette to inquire about getting your business added to the Celebrations Party and Event Planning Guide. 641.421.0571 or whitney.tait@globegazette.com

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Birthdays Maxine VanDeventer, 95 MASON CITY — A card shower is planned for Maxine VanDeventer, of Mason City, who will celebrate her 95th birthday Sunday, June 8. She was born June 8, 1919 in Brooklyn, Iowa. Cards can be sent to Maxine at the following address: 1117 Fourth St. S.E. #3, Mason City, IA 50401. Happy birthday to the best mom, grandma and great- granny!

A BIG THANK YOU! A big THANK YOU to DUANE COE for your patience, time and knowledge. We appreciate getting back into the harness and seeing the joy it brings to others. Bob and Bill

Roger Wyborny, 85 ROCK FALLS — Roger Wyborny of Rock Falls, Iowa, will celebrate his 85th birthday with a family dinner on June 8. He was born June 8, 1929, in rural Plymouth, Iowa. Cards and greetings can be sent to Roger at: 9 W. River St., Rock Falls, IA 50467. Happy Birthday Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa! We love you!

Awards & Achievements Helgeson receives 4.0 GPA at Texas State University SAN MARCOS, Texas Kari E. Helgeson com— pleted her freshman year at Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas with a 4.0 grade point average. She is the daughter of

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Jeffrey Helgeson and Kim Helgeson of Allen, Texas, and granddaughter of Ron and Marion Helgeson, Kensett, Iowa, and Margaret Fore, of Dallas, Texas.

Happy birthday Silly girl! We love you!

Lora Belle Holland, 85 MASON CITY — Lora Belle Holland of Mason City, will celebrate her 85th birthday at a family dinner to be held at a later date. Her actual birthday is June 6, 1929. Cards and greetings can be sent to her at: 413 First St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.

Allgood graduates from Concordia College MOORHEAD, Minn. — Eli Allgood, of Mason City, was among the 582 students participating in commencement exercises May 5, at Concordia College. Allgood graduated magna cum laude (3.7-3.9 grade point average), with majors in business-management and Spanish.