Mason City, Iowa ✦ Sunday, August 5, 2012

StStars At Seaars At Sea

The Dance Arts Centre dancers were recently selected through auditionas guest performers on Royal Caribbean’s Monarch of the Seas. Over

80 friends and family accompanied the group.

50th Anniversary50th Anniversary

Monroe

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Barbara McCoy

of Forest City,Iowa,

were married on Aug. 12, 1962,at the Methodist

Church in Auburn, Neb.

TThank Yhank Youou

The 1133rd Trans-portation Company

wants to express ourappreciation to the

businesses through-out our community for

their generosity insupport of our 2012Retiree Ceremony.Their contributions

were very generousand made the party

a huge success.Thank you

from all of us.— 1SG Steve

Maertens— CPT Rob Stangel

The Mason City Blast 14U softball team went 6-0 to capture first place out of 26 teams

in the Rising Stars Tournament in Mankato, Minn.

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ANNIVERSARY

Easton 65thanniversary

CCLLEEAARR LLAAKKEE —— JackBerner Easton and Jean-nine Davis Easton of ClearLake, Iowa, were marriedJuly 18, 1947, in MasonCity, Iowa. The couple willcelebrate their 65th wed-ding anniversary.

The couple’s childrenand their spouses are Cyn-thia (Jon) Burger of CedarRapids, Iowa, Paula(David) Sweat of Orlando,Fla., and David (Jane) Eas-ton of Waterloo, Iowa.They have nine grandchil-dren and eight great-grandchildren.

Best wishes may be sentto: Jack and Jeannine East-on, 210 N. 12th St., ClearLake, IA 50428.

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Thank YouThe 1133rd Transportation Company wants to express

our appreciation to the businesses throughout our com-munity for their generosity in support of our 2012Retiree Ceremony. Their contributions were very gener-ous and made the party a huge success.

Thank you from all of us.— 1SG Steve Maertens

— CPT Rob Stangel

THANK YOU

The Mason City Blast 14U softball team went 6-0 tocapture first place out of 26 teams in the Rising StarsTournament in Mankato, Minn.

Team members pictured left to right include: DanielleDeRoy, Ashley Alert, Courtney Lampman, Kayla Till,Maddie Niedermayer, Kendall Cornick, Kaitlyn Vaith,Megan Notermann, Kenzi Penca, and Jenny King. Notpictured: Bailey Baker and Taylor Hauser.

The team is coached by Kevin Alert, Neil Notermann,and Kris Penca.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTSGreat Job Mason City Blast!

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Bell, NilesBBRRIITTAANNYY NNIICCOOLLEE BBEELLLL,, daughter of Robert Bell and

Tammy and Tod Wulff, graduated from Charles CityHigh School in 2006 and is employed at Heritage CareCenter in Mason City as a dietary aide and activityassistant.

GGAABBEE MMIICCHHAAEELL NNIILLEESS,, son of Kathy Niles and Edand Michelle Niles, graduated from Clear Lake HighSchool in 2002 and is employed at Stellar Industries inGarner as a welder.

The couple will be married at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 29,2012, in the East Park Gazebo in Mason City. The cere-mony will be followed by a reception at the Clarion Inn,Mason City.Please visit our website,http://gabeandbritany.photosbyaaronthomas.com. Thecouple is registered at Target.

Wymore, HalbachWWAAVVEERRLLYY —— TTeerrrrii WWyymmoorree and DDaanniieell HHaallbbaacchh are

announcing their engagement and upcoming Septemberwedding.

Parents of the couple are Tom and Pattie Wymore ofFinchford, Jim Halbach of Osage and LaDonna and JerryGunderson of Osage.

The bride-to-be is a social worker at Black HawkGrundy Mental Health Center in Waterloo and thegroom-to-be is a drafter at Modern Design in Janesville.

The ceremony will take place on Sept. 15, 2012, atNazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls.

VerHelst, ByrdMMEEGGAANN VVeerrHHEELLSSTT,, of Ankeny, Iowa, is the daughter

of Don and Monica VerHelst of Nora Springs, Iowa.Megan graduated from the University of Iowa in 2007,and is employed by Patch.com.

BBEENNJJAAMMIINN BBYYRRDD,, of Ankeny, Iowa, is the son ofEmmanuel and Josie Byrd of Algona, Iowa. Benjamin iscurrently enrolled at Des Moines Area Community Col-lege.

The couple will be married at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday,Sept. 8, 2012, at PM Park in Clear Lake, Iowa.

ENGAGED

Pulford, GollAAMMYY PPUULLFFOORRDD of

Dows, Iowa, is the daugh-ter of Paul and AnnettePulford of Mason City,Iowa. Amy graduated fromMason City High School in2004 and is a 2007 gradu-ate of the College of Radi-ologic Technology. She isemployed by RebarcakChiropractic in Ames,Iowa.

CCHHAARRLLIIEE GGOOLLLL ofDows, Iowa, is the son ofthe late Ed Goll andPauline and Tim Lynch ofGarner, Iowa. Charliegraduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in2003 and is a 2006 gradu-ate of Northwest Iowa AreaCommunity College. He is

employed by the Iowa DOTin Williams, Iowa.

The couple will be mar-ried Sept. 22, 2012, at theSt. Paul Lutheran Churchin Garner, Iowa.

ENGAGED

Thank YouThe family of Dixie Schaer would like to thank

friends and family for all the support during the pass-ing of our mother. A special thanks to Heritage CareCenter for going above and beyond care given to her.Also thank you to Hospice of North Iowa and MercyCancer Center. The support and prayers have been verymuch appreciated. To Pastor Linda — words can notexpress our gratitude for having your spiritual supportnot only for us but for our mother during this difficulttime.

— The family of Dixie Schaer

THANK YOU

Stars At SeaThe Dance Arts Centre dancers were recently selected

through audition as guest performers on RoyalCaribbean’s Monarch of the Seas. Over 80 friends andfamily accompanied the group.

Open House for fall registration is Tuesday, Aug. 7, 4-7 p.m. at 221 First St. N.E., Mohawk Square. Gail Pitzen-berger is the director, assisted by Tiffany Dow.

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Thank YouThe 2012 West Hancock

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merceBritt LionessBritt Lions ClubBritt Lumber Company,

LLCBritt-Woden Insurance

AgencyCasey’s General StoreCentral CollegeCentral Financial Insur-

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workCutting CornersDes Moines UniversityDiamond Clothing —

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lowDrs. Tesene, Mauer &

MauerEarl Hill Law OfficeFamily Eye Care CenterFarmers Trust & Savings

BankFirst Citizens National

BankFirst State BankFridley TheatresGifts Sew Sweet Print

ShopHancock County Farm

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SpeedwayHunt’s ElectricIn-Step FlooringInsurance & Financial

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J & D Hob NobJohn Eekhoff FarmsJane’s Beauty ShopJBS AutoK&H Cooperative Oil

CompanyKanawha Equipment,

Inc.Kanawha Insurance

AgencyKIOW RadioKirkwood Community

CollegeLifetouch PhotographyLuther CollegeLynn’s Farm, Inc.Manufacturer’s Bank &

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nity CollegeSparboe FarmsSteinberg Crafts-Phyllis

and Albert SteinbergStellar Industries, Inc.

Studio Portraits, LLCSwenson’s HardwareThe Flower CartThe Garden GateTitanium LunchboxUnicoverWaldorf CollegeWestern Iowa Technical

Community CollegeWinnebago Industries

Thank YouOur sincere thanks to

each and every one whoremembered us withcards, gifts and personalgreetings for our “50th ”wedding anniversary. It istotally impossible tothank everyone personal-ly, you all know who youare, please consider thisour way of thankingyou…

— Dennis and SharonO’Keefe

THANK YOU

Wonsmos, 65 yearsRichard and Darlene (Nicolet) Wonsmos were married

Aug. 10, 1947, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thornton,Iowa.

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

The couple’s children are Greg (Becky) Wonsmos ofDallas, Texas; Julie (Joe) Meath of Stockton, Calif.; andBruce (Pam) Wonsmos of Thornton. They have sevengrandchildren: Jason Meath, Kelley Wonsmos, Jeff (Jor-dan) Wonsmos, Justin Meath, Amy (Trent) Johnson, ErinWonsmos, and Megan Wonsmos. They also have twogreat-grandchildren, William Wonsmos and CalebJohnson.

A card shower is being held in their honor. Cards canbe sent to 204 S. Second St., Thornton, IA 50479.

ANNIVERSARIES

VanHorn, 50 yearsJack and Diane (Gordon)

VanHorn of Northwood,Iowa, were married Sept. 1,1962, at the LutheranChurch in Carpenter,Iowa.

The couple will cele-brate their 50th weddinganniversary with an openhouse from 2 to 10 p.m.Aug. 11 at the Sorbo PrivateCampground at SilverLake.

The Little Dale Band willbe playing from 6 until 10p.m., and dinner will beserved from 5 to 6 p.m.

Hosts will be Debra(VanHorn) Johann andRobert VanHorn.

Cards can be sent to 30412th St. S., Northwood, IA

50459. The couplerequests no gifts, please.

The couple’s childrenand their spouses areDebra Johann and JonMaynard, Robert VanHornand Lucy and RebeccaMetz.

They have three grand-children and six great-grandchildren.

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McCoy, 50 yearsMonroe and Barbara McCoy of Forest City, Iowa, were

married on Aug. 12, 1962, at the Methodist Church inAuburn, Neb.

The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniver-sary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday,Aug. 12, 2012, at the Fertile Church of Christ in Fertile,Iowa. The couple has requested no gifts please.

The celebration will be hosted by their children:Julene McCoy of Chicago, Ill., and Shane (April) McCoyof Anchorage, Alaska. Shane and April have two daugh-ters, Samilla and Symone.

Cards may be sent to Monroe and Barbara McCoy at535 S. Seventh St., Forest City, IA 50436.

ANNIVERSARIES

25th AnniversaryMMAASSOONN CCIITTYY —— Christopher C. Frenz and Jacqueline

R. (Zea) Frenz of Mason City, Iowa, were married Aug. 8,1987, at St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa.

The couple’s children are Kelsey, Isaac, Nicholas andJessalyn.

THANK YOUThank You

The family of Jerry Scottwould like to thank theneighbors, family andfriends for the visits,memorials, plants andfood. To Hospice andNurse Daphne, a very spe-cial big thank you for help-ing Jerry stay in his ownhome. To Dano, for all hishelp with Jerry’s funeraland Rev. Arthur Zewert forhis services and prayers.Also, the VFW for the mil-itary service.

— The Family of JerryScott

Thank YouI want to thank all who

sent me a card for my90th birthday. Had a great90th with family andfriends.

— Helen (Gossweiler)Teeple

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

LifeServe Blood Center gallon donorsDDEESS MMOOIINNEESS — LifeServe Blood Center honored the

class of 2012 “Gallon Grads.”The Gallon Grad program encourages high school stu-

dents ages 16 and older, to donate a gallon of bloodbefore graduating from high school. This year a total of127 students from 45 counties in the LifeServe BloodCenter tri-state region of Iowa, Nebraska and SouthDakota were recognized with this honor.

The following local high school students were recog-nized as “Gallon Grads,” this year:

CLEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL — Troy Jandebeur,Cody Anderson, Benjamin Nelson, Austin Anderson,Michael Asbe.

WEST FORK HIGH SCHOOL — Cody Staudt, Sam-muel Wenzel.

Thank You Thank you to our family

and friends for the giftsand cards on our 55th wed-ding anniversary.

— Dick and Mary Perrin

Thank YouThanks so much for the

cards, phone calls, visitsand prayers during myhospital stay and sincereturning home. A specialthank you to Pastor Scottan Robin Wilson and myother friends at the ClearLake Christian Church. Allthe kindness was so appre-ciated.

— Mary Ann Schweizer

Thank You Sincere thank you to all

who attended my 100thbirthday party and for all

the beautiful cards, giftsand hugs. Thank you to theladies of the WesleyMethodist for serving. Itwas a very special day forme and I really enjoyed it.

— Ruth Smith

Thank YouI would like to thank

everyone in the Orthope-dic Department for helpingme when I broke my wrist.Also, to Dr. Crane and staffand 1 Day Surgery for thecare given me there.

God bless you all.— Betty Wickham

Thank YouI would like to thank

everyone for all the birth-day cards, best wishes anda great open house.

— Orlin Kelling

THANK YOU

Briar Cliff Dean’s ListSSIIOOUUXX CCIITTYY — Approximately 289 students were

named to the Dean’s List for the 2012 spring semester atBriar Cliff University.

Full-time students who have a semester grade pointaverage of 3.5 or greater, and part-time students whocomplete six or more credits in a semester with a gradepoint average of at least 3.5, are eligible for the Dean’sList. An asterisk indicates a 4.0 grade point average.

North Iowa students recognized include: ALGONA — *Karina Haas, *Brooke Myers, Melanie

Myers.KANAWHA — *Tiffany Kitley.MASON CITY — Mykl Boyd-Raska, Joshua Winters.TITONKA — Katie Boeckholt.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

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Powell 50th anniversaryLeroy and Marilyn Powell, formerly of Garner, are

celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They havetwo children, Kym Kral of Wellman, Iowa, and BartPowell of Lakeland, Tenn. They also have three grand-sons and one great-grandson.

Please join our family in celebrating by sending a cardto: 1104 Seventh Ave., Wellman, IA 52356.

Congratulations on reaching this special milestone,Mom and Dad!

With much love and wishes for many more wonderful years together!

ANNIVERSARIES

Dorenkamp, 30 yearsTTHHOORRNNTTOONN —— David Dorenkamp and Jan

Dorenkamp Springer of Thornton, Iowa, were marriedAug. 7, 1982, at the United Methodist Church in ClearLake, Iowa.

The couple will celebrate their 30th wedding anniver-sary with a family dinner. Cards can be sent to David andJan Dorenkamp at P.O. Box 45, Thornton, IA 50479.

The couple’s children are April Dorenkamp and TaraDorenkamp. They have two grandchildren.

Happy Anniversary Papa and Griya!

Rayhons, Schneider Dale Rayhons and Kelly Schneider were married at

Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City on July 9,2012, with the Rev. Greg Anderson officiating. Parentsof the couple are Rep. Henry and Donna Rayhons, andthe late Marvalyn Rayhons of Garner, and John andKaren Monson of Forest City. In honor of her memory,Kelly wore a necklace that had belonged to Dale’s moth-er, Marvalyn.

Jake Schneider and Isaac Schneider, sons of the bride,escorted her to the altar. Kelly’s attendants were Rox-anne Johnson, friend of the couple, and her sisters, KrisMonson and Kim Oulman. Dale’s attendants wereLonny Smith, friend of the couple, and his sons, BrianRayhons and Chris Rayhons.

The groom, a graduate of Garner High School, is aparamedic with the Forest City Ambulance Service. Thebride is a Forest City High School and Kirkwood Collegegraduate and is employed by Forest Plaza Assisted Liv-ing. The couple is at home in Forest City.

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MMAASSOONN CCIITTYY — Chad DeMaris,son of Michael and Marci DeMarisand Anne DeMaris, of Mason City, isthe recipient of the Mildred WolfScholarship, presented through theMatinee Musicale Club.

DeMaris attended Mason CityCommunity Schools and graduatedin 2008. His high school musicachievements and honors include:ICDA Outstanding Senior Award andthe Maestro Award at the HeritageFestival in Chicago. He receivedDivision I ratings at the Iowa High

School Music Association solo con-test all four years of high school.DeMaris was a member of the Con-cert Choir, Mohawk Chorale, Madri-gal Choir and Chamber Choir.

While at Simpson College he wasselected a member of the OperaCamerata for outstanding perfor-mances in several roles. DeMarisperformed as tenor soloist inMozart’s Litaniae Laurentane andHandel’s Messiah. He graduatedfrom Simpson College and will beattending the University of Mis-

souri, Kansas City, in the fall of 2012,to pursue a Master’s Degree in vocalperformance.

The Mildred Wolf Scholarship isgiven to a student majoring in musicwho demonstrates outstandingmusicianship, ability, talent, andachievement. Mrs. Wolf was a long-time member of the Matinee Musi-cale Club and was especially inter-ested in encouraging young musi-cians. Her family established thescholarship fund as a memorial toher.

DeMaris awarded the Mildred Wolf Scholarship through the Matinee Musicale Club

SUNDAY, AUG. 5, 2012 ✦ E7GLOBE GAZETTE CELEBRATIONS

Bob and Bette Schmidt (formerly of Forest City)

cordially invite you to an open house reception celebrating the marriage

of their son Michael to Jenie Fuller.Please join them from 2 to 4 p.m.

on Sunday, Aug. 12,at Immanuel Lutheran Church,

246 S. Clark St., Forest City, Iowa.

DAY TO REMEMBEROpen house reception

McCarthy, Woodin,JJEENNNNII MMccCCAARRTTHHYY,, of Boston, Mass., is the daughter

of Terry and Cindy McCarthy of Mason City, Iowa.Jenni is a graduate of Newman Catholic High Schooland received her bachelor’s degree in marketing at LorasCollege in Dubuque, Iowa. She currently works as anadvertising account supervisor in Boston.

RROOBB WWOOOODDIINN, of Boston, Mass., is the son of Johnand Nancy Woodin of Dubuque, Iowa. Rob is a graduateof Dubuque Senior High School, receiving his bachelor’sdegree in opera performance from Drake University inDes Moines, Iowa, and his master’s degree in opera per-formance from Boston University in Boston, Mass. Hecurrently works as a private voice instructor, cantor andopera singer in Boston.

The couple will be married on Saturday, Sept. 1, atMcNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota,Minneapolis, Minn.

ENGAGED

It’s been a whole year since 8/6/11

When 31 heroes left us for heaven.

Your absence makes our hearts ache,

But we are so proud of your accomplishments

on the path you chose to take.

Because of you,our freedoms we cherish,

Even though we didn’twant you to pay the utmost

price and perish.You set your goals;

you lived your dream,As you became a SEAL

and were part of the team.We are trying to turn

tragedy into triumph andlive each day

as you would like,As we crush our excuses

and keep up the fight.

We miss you Jon, so proud of the man you

became, thanks for somany great memories.

Long live the brotherhood.We will never forget.

JJoonn TThhoommaass TTuummiillssoonn7/1/76 to 8/6/11

KIA, Wardak Province,Afghanistan

MEMORIALThank You

Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat

quietly in a chair.Perhaps you sent those

beautiful flowers, that wesaw sitting there.

Perhaps you spoke thekindest words, as any

friend could say.Perhaps you were not

there at all, just thought of us that day.

Whatever you did to console our hearts,

We thank you so much for whatever part.

Words cannot express ourgratitude for the over-

whelming support fromour family, friends andcommunity during ourtime of loss. In lieu ofthank you cards and

postage, a John LarsonScholarship Fund will be

created at North IowaCommunity School.

— Jackie LarsonTressa, Olivia,

Hayden and MilaJodi and Tracy and familyJoe and Sheila and family

Gary and Linda Friesenborg

THANK YOU

JJoohhnn LLaarrssoonn

5/11/74 to 7/18/12

Surprise80th Birthday

Please help us celebratePaul Kitner’s 80th birth-day. He was born Aug. 22,1932.

The party will be heldfrom noon-3 p.m. Sunday,Aug. 19, 2012, at the Han-lontown Community Center

All relatives and friendsare welcome. Please try toattend and make this awonderful day for a veryspecial man.

Given by Marlys and families.

BIRTHDAY

Elaine Cole Campney, 85FFOORREESSTT CCIITTYY — Elaine Cole Campney, of Forest

City, will celebrate her 85th birthday Aug. 7.She was born Aug. 7, 1927, in Osage.Birthday greetings may be sent to Elaine at: 139

Oakridge Drive, Forest City, IA 50436.

BIRTHDAY

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SPECIAL THANKS: Mayor and City Council of Mason City, Mason City Park Board, Mason City Park Dept., William Stangler, Bob Berggren, and Brad Lunning, Chief Michael Lashbrook, Offi cer Tiffany Creekmur, and the Mason City Police Dept., Chief Bob Platts and the Fire Dept., All the City Employees who helped, Casey’s General Stores for supplies and the Cooks Breakfast, Hewett Wholesale, D&D Signs and Trophies, Miller & Sons Golf Carts, Green Canopy, Bob Mason and his wonderful NIACC Athletic Dept. and the Mohawk Baseball Team for taking care of the trash and running shuttles, North

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Buena Vista University graduatesSSTTOORRMM LLAAKKEE — Buena Vista University

held commencement exercises May 26.The names of students are followed bydegree received, campus location studentcompleted degree, and honors:

APLINGTON — RRaacchhaaeell KKlloooosstteerr,Master of Science in guidance and coun-seling, Storm Lake campus.

BANCROFT — CCaasseeyy AArrnnddoorrffeerr, Bach-elor of Arts in management, Online loca-tion.

BLAIRSBURG — DDaanniieell HHuurrtt, Bachelorof Arts in English, Fort Dodge campus,graduated cum laude (cumulative gradepoint average of 3.500 to 3.699).

BRITT — SSaarraa FFoorrmmaanneekk, Bachelor ofArts in business administration, MasonCity campus; AAnnnnaa DDaallllmmaann Bachelor ofArts in English, Mason City campus, grad-uated summa cum laude (cumulative gradepoint average of 3.900 to 4.000);NNiicchhoollaass HHoorrssttmmaann, Bachelor of Arts inmarketing, Mason City campus; MMiinnddiiGGaabbrriieellssoonn, Bachelor of Arts in organiza-tional leadership, Mason City campus.

BUFFALO CENTER — TTeerreessaa BBuunnss,Bachelor of Arts in human services-dis-tributive, Mason City campus.

CARPENTER — JJaassmmiinn PPaattttsscchhuullll,Bachelor of Arts in finance and banking,Mason City campus.

CLARION — TTaammaarraa EEnnTTiinn, Bachelor ofArts in English, Fort Dodge campus; JJaarreeddLLoocckkee, Bachelor of Arts in management,Fort Dodge campus, graduated magna cumlaude (cumulative grade point average of3.700 to 3.899); RRoozzeellllaa RRoouutt, Bachelor ofArts in management, Fort Dodge campus;JJeennnnaa AAnnddeerrssoonn, Bachelor of Arts in orga-nizational leadership, Fort Dodge campus.

CLEAR LAKE — LLeeaahh AArreennddss Bachelorof Arts in distributive, Mason City cam-pus; MMeeggaann GGaappiinnsskkii, Bachelor of Arts inelementary education, Mason City cam-pus, graduated magna cum laude (cumula-tive grade point average of 3.700 to 3.899);KKeevviinn HHeejjlliikk, Bachelor of Arts in manage-ment, Mason City campus, graduated cumlaude (cumulative grade point average of3.500 to 3.699); CChhaadd SScchhaalllloocckk, Bachelorof Arts in management, Mason City cam-pus, graduated cum laude (cumulativegrade point average of 3.500 to 3.699);HHoouussttoonn WWeebbbb, Bachelor of Arts in Man-agement, Mason City campus.

DOWS — KKrriissttaa SSttaattee, Bachelor of Artsin elementary education, Iowa Falls cam-pus, graduated summa cum laude (cumu-lative grade point average of 3.900-4.000)

EAGLE GROVE _ AAuussttiinn TThhoommppssoonn,Bachelor of Arts in applied studies, Fort

Dodge campus, graduated magna cumlaude (cumulative grade point average of3.700 to 3.899); LLoorrii PPoowweerrss, Bachelor ofArts in health services leadership-distrib-utive, Online location; BBiiaannccaa BBaakkeerr,Bachelor of Arts in management, FortDodge campus.

FERTILE — CCiinnddyy PPeetteerrss, Bachelor ofArts in psychology, Mason City campus,graduated summa cum laude (cumulativegrade point average of 3.900 to 4.000).

GENEVA — MMeelliinnddaa HHeelldd, Bachelor ofArts in elementary education, Mason Citycampus.

JOICE — AAbbiiggaaiill CCaarrllssoonn, Bachelor ofArts in elementary education, Storm Lakecampus.

LEDYARD — SSaarraa KKaarreellss, Bachelor ofArts in marketing, Carroll campus.

MANLY — AAddaamm GGeesseellll, Bachelor ofArts in finance and banking, Mason Citycampus; PPeennnnyy AAllddeenn, Bachelor of Arts inpsychology, Mason City campus, graduat-ed summa cum laude (cumulative gradepoint average of 3.900 to 4.000).

MASON CITY — AAnnnn SShhiimmaakk, Bache-lor of Arts in accounting, Mason City cam-pus, graduated cum laude (cumulativegrade point average of 3.500-3.699);SStteevveenn MMaarrttiinn, Bachelor of Arts inaccounting, Mason City campus; EErriicckkNNggaannyyaannggee, Bachelor of Arts in account-ing, Mason City campus; LLiinnddssaayy SScchhrraaggee,Bachelor of Arts in accounting, MasonCity campus, graduated summa cum laude(cumulative grade point average of 3.900to 4.000); GGrreeggoorryy BBrryyaanntt, Bachelor ofArts in business administration, MasonCity campus; AAnnddrreeww RReeddffeerrnn, Bachelorof Arts in business administration, MasonCity campus; GGiinnggeerr KKrraafftt, Bachelor ofArts in business administration, MasonCity campus, graduated summa cum laude(cumulative grade point average of 3.900to 4.000); RRaaeeddeennaa CCaarreeyy, Bachelor ofArts in criminology and criminal justice,Mason City campus; AAlleexxiiss BBeeyyeerr, Bache-lor of Arts in criminology and criminaljustice, Mason City campus, graduatedmagna cum laude (cumulative grade pointaverage of 3.700 to 3.899); CChhrriissttoopphheerrMMccCCaasslliinn, Bachelor of Arts in criminologyand criminal justice, Mason City campus;SSaannddrraa PPeerrrroott, Bachelor of Arts in crimi-nology and criminal justice, Mason Citycampus; JJaammeess EErriicckkssoonn,, Bachelor of Artsin distributive, Mason City campus;WWhhiittnneeyy BBeeaattttyy, Bachelor of Arts in ele-mentary education, Mason City campus;PPeennnnyy GGoouurrlleeyy, Bachelor of Arts in ele-mentary education, Mason City campus,graduated cum laude (cumulative gradepoint average of 3.500 to 3.699); KKaarreenn

JJoohhnnssoonn--WWeelllliinngg, Bachelor of Arts in ele-mentary education, Mason City campus,graduated with highest distinction; KKrriiss--tteenn BBeennnneetttt, Bachelor of Arts in elemen-tary education, Mason City campus, grad-uated magna cum laude (cumulative gradepoint average of 3.700-3.899); LLiissaa HHuuggii,Bachelor of Arts in elementary education,Mason City campus, graduated magnacum laude (cumulative grade point averageof 3.700 to 3.899); VVaallaarriiee WWoollllnneerr, Bach-elor of Arts in elementary education,Mason City campus, graduated summacum laude (cumulative grade point averageof 3.900 to 4.000); TTiimmootthhyy PPyyaatttt, Bach-elor of Arts in finance and banking, MasonCity campus; JJaaccoobb KKrruucckkeennbbeerrgg, Bache-lor of Arts in health services leadership-distributive, Mason City campus, graduat-ed magna cum laude (cumulative gradepoint average of 3.700-3.899); TTrrooyy SSaahhrr,Bachelor of Arts in health services leader-ship-distributive, Mason City campus;TTrraavviiss KKiieess, Bachelor of Arts in history,Mason City campus, graduated cum laude(cumulative grade point average of 3.500-3.699); NNaattaasshhaa DDaannnneenn, Bachelor of Artsin human services-distributive, MasonCity campus; MMoonniiccaa GGrriibbbbeenn, Bachelor ofArts in human services-distributive,Mason City campus; DDaavviidd HHaarrtt, Bachelorof Arts in human services-distributive,Mason City campus; MMaarrtthhaa TTaayylloorr,Bachelor of Arts in human services-dis-tributive, Mason City campus, graduatedmagna cum laude (cumulative grade pointaverage of 3.700 to 3.899). HHeeaatthheerrWWiillssoonn, Bachelor of Arts in human ser-vices-distributive, Mason City campus,graduated magna cum laude (cumulativegrade point average of 3.700 to 3.899);

DDaawwnn GGuuzzmmaann, Bachelor of Arts in psy-chology, Mason City campus, graduatedcum laude (cumulative grade point averageof 3.500 to 3.699); DDaavviidd EEmmaarriinnee, Bache-lor of Arts in psychology, Mason City cam-pus; LLiinnddssaayy RRaallssttoonn, Bachelor of Arts inpsychology, Mason City campus; TTaammmmyySSiimmmmeerrss, Bachelor of Arts in psychology,Mason City campus; AAnnggeellaa KKrraaggeelluunndd,Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology,Storm Lake campus.

MESERVEY — KKaayy SSttaalleeyy, Bachelor ofArts in elementary education, Mason Citycampus, graduated magna cum laude(cumulative grade point average of 3.700-3.899).

PARKERSBURG — SShhaawwnn KKrruusseeyy,Bachelor of Arts in management, IowaFalls campus; JJoohhnn LLuuhhrriinngg, Bachelor ofArts in management, Iowa Falls campus,graduated magna cum laude (cumulativegrade point average of 3.700 to 3.899).

PLYMOUTH — AAmmyy KKnnuuddsseenn, Bachelorof Arts in human services-distributive,Mason City campus, graduated cum laude(cumulative grade point average of 3.500 to3.699).

ROCK FALLS — MMaarryy BBeehhmm, Bachelorof Arts in criminology and criminal justice,Mason City campus, graduated summacum laude (cumulative grade point averageof 3.900 to 4.000).

SHEFFIELD — AAsshhlleeyy MMccKKeeee, Bachelorof Arts in history, Mason City campus,graduated summa cum laude (cumulativegrade point average of 3.900 to 4.000).

THORNTON — MMeeggaann JJoorrggeennsseenn,Bachelor of Arts in management, IowaFalls campus.

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Bliss Bridal and Formalwear641.201.10322810 South Federal Ave., Mason CityOpen 7 days a week for your conveniencewww.blissformalwear.com“Find your bliss at North Iowa’s largest bridal and formalwear superstore! We’ve stocked our boutique with hundreds of exclusive gowns in sizes 0-32, from designers all over the world. We have styles for every member of your party-from casual to elegant-backyard to beach! We also have all of the latest styles of tuxedos on display so that we can coordinate your color palette perfectly. Providing unparalleled customer service and of course in-house alterations to make your preparations worry free. We do request appointments for bridal consultations so that we can spend quality time assisting you in the search for your dream gown. Ask about our platinum package. Come say yes to your dress at Bliss! The 2012 Readers’ Choice of North Iowa!

Sew Heavenly Creations LLC641.892.4111209 W. Gilman St. Sheffield, IAOpen W, F 12 Noon-5pm; Tu, Th 12 Noon-7pm; Sat 10am-2pm; Closed Monday Appointments welcome.www.sewheavenlycreations.netEmail: sewheavenly@netins.netLet 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!”

CATERINGWhiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill 1519 4th Street SW, Mason City641.423.4000Catering 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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PRINTINGPSI - Printing Services, Inc.641.424.35381915 4th St. SW, Mason CityPrinting for all of your special occasion needs: Weddings, Graduation, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Reunions, Baby & More!

PostNet641.423.1980451 Indian Head Dr., Mason CityBetween Wal-Mart & Kohl’sFeaturing 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.

Community Quick Print19 18th Street SE, Mason City641.424.4342www.communityqp.comFor all your special events: weddings, save the date cards, invitations and stationary. Graduations, special parties, company events. Customized banners for all occasions. Professional design staff available to help you create just the right look for all your printing or banner needs. 10% of every purchase is donated to local organizations. Ask how you can help your favorite local organization.

RECEPTIONSMacNider Art Museum641.421.3666303 Second Street SE, Mason Cityjklein@masoncity.netUnforgettable weddings, distinguished receptions. An elegant setting to make lasting memories.

TRAVELAllen Travel Agency & Cruise Quest641.357.5223 or 800.475.5223300 1st Ave. N., Clear LakeWe are your full time professional travel planners and cruise vacation specialist, in service since 1951.

TUXEDOSMoorman Clothiers641.423.5222 / 2 South Federal, Mason Cityinfo@moormanclothiers.comwww.moormanclothiers.comYour Tuxedo Professionals

WEDDING SITE AND RECEPTIONPM Park15297 Rainy Drive South Shore, Clear Lake641.357.1991 or 641.529.2222www.pmpark.netWedding site, reception and lodging available all on beautiful Clear Lake. Now taking bookings for 2013!

Viafield Ag Youth ScholarshipMMAARRBBLLEE RROOCCKK — Viafield, a farmer-owned and

controlled cooperative, based in Marble Rock,announces six winners of this year’s Ag Youth Scholar-ship program.

Graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll asfull-time students in agriculture-related majors, are eli-gible for the Viafield Ag Youth Scholarships which areworth $1,000.

Scholarship recipients are: Hailey Meitner, St. AnsgarHigh School; Benjamin Swartzrock, Charles City HighSchool; Schae Greenzweig, Charles City High School;Sophia Benjegerdes, Central Springs High School;Nicholas Henn, North Fayette High School, and MarenaBartz, St. Ansgar High School.

Luther College Leadership AwardDDEECCOORRAAHH — Mackenzie Pierson, of Mason City,

received a Luther College Student Leadership Award, ata banquet held May 6. During the banquet, certificateswere presented to students who completed the Leader-ship Certificate program.

Pierson helped organize the 16th annual All-SportsSecond Grade Mini Clinic which brought in approxi-mately 120 second graders from the Decorah communityto experience a variety of Luther College sports.

Students who work toward a Leadership Certificate,complete and document learning in four areas: organi-zational leadership, service to others, leadership skillbuilding and education, and personal development.

Inducted into honor societyIIOOWWAA CCIITTYY — Hannah Alisa Bray, of Mason City, was

recently recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lamb-da at the University of Iowa.

Sigma Alpha Lambda is a national leadership andhonors organization dedicated to promoting andrewarding academic achievement and providing mem-bers with opportunities for community service, person-al development, and lifelong professional fulfillment.

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Aug. 9, 1952 — Aug. 9, 2012CCoolllleeeenn aanndd LLeeRRooyy OOllssoonn

An Open House will be hosted by their daughters on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012,

from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Rose Bowl, Highway 65 South, Mason City, IA.

Your love is a treasured gift. They request no other.

ANNIVERSARIESHappy 60th Anniversary

Paine, 70 yearsformerly of Mason CityRRAACCIINNEE,, WWiiss.. —— Henry Thompson Paine and Ruth

Marlyn (Hoeck) Paine of Racine, Wis., formerly ofMason City, were married Aug. 12, 1942, at theMethodist Church in Sibley, Iowa.

The couple will celebrate their 70th wedding anniver-sary with an open house on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, atThe Atrium in Racine. They have requested no giftsplease. Cards can be sent to Henry and Ruth Paine at3900 N. Main St., #312, Racine, WI 53402.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Prudence(The Rt. Rev. Roger White) of Racine, Wis., and GregoryE. Paine of Elk River, Minn. They have four grandchil-dren and four great-grandchildren.

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin(Never Known to Fail)Oh, Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful

Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son ofGod, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity.

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

Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven andEarth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of myheart 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 (three

times).Say this prayer for three consecutive days.You must publish it and it will be granted to you.

— M.W.

THANK YOU

Robert Hollinger 8800tthh BBiirrtthhddaayy

Aug. 1

Ralph W. “Red” Johnsoncelebrated his 95th birth-day with a family dinneron Aug. 4, 2012.

He was born Aug. 7,1917.

On August 7, 2012, hewill go on the Honor Flightto Washington, D.C. withthe World War II and Pur-ple Heart veterans.

Birthday greetings maybe sent to the followingaddress: 1025 N. Polk Ave.,Mason City, IA 50401.

BIRTHDAYSRalph W. ‘Red’

Johnson,95th Birthday

BBeettttyy JJaaccoobbssoonn

Come and CelebrateBetty’s 85th Birthday

Open House

Thursday, Aug. 9

2-4 p.m.

Apple Valley Assisted Living

405 27th Ave. S.,Clear Lake

(please, no gifts)

Birthday wishes may also be sent to her at:

405 27th Ave. S.,Clear Lake, IA 50428

BIRTHDAYRobert Hollinger will

celebrate his 80th birthdaythis week with his wifeMarie Sellers Hollingerwho will be 76 on the 4th,and son Robert Hollinger.His daughter Teresa War-ren, her daughter Christaof Pensacola, Fla., and herson Ricky Lathan, wifeCassandra, daughters Abi-gail and Katelynn of CedarRapids, Iowa, visited thefirst of July.

Birthday greetings maybe sent to him at: 12871285th St., Mason City, IA50401. No gifts please.