Mason City, Iowa ✦ Sunday, December 23, 2012

New ArrivalNew Arrival

Katie and RyanHulshizer,

of Northwood,are joyful in

announcing thebirth of their son.

Gabriel RonaldHulshizer

was born onSept. 24, 2012— Ryan andKatie’s first

wedding anniversary, at 11:40 p.m.

MarriedMarried

Michele Formanek

and

Justin Frost

were united in marriage onSept. 22, 2012, at Dillon Trinity

Lutheran Churchin Dillon, Iowa.

EngagedEngaged

Emily Sberal

and

Alex Avery

will be married on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at First United

Methodist Churchin Mason City,

Iowa.

Caitlin Susanne Sykes

and

Brett Carolus

were united in marriage onJuly 7, 2012, atZion Evangelical

& ReformedChurch in Garner,

Iowa.

MarriedMarried

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Tayton WittMMAASSOONN CCIITTYY — Butch and Gala Witt, of Mason City,

are the parents of a son, Tayton, born at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 24,2012, at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City.

He weighed 8 pounds, 1.4 ounces, and was 21 incheslong.

Tayton is welcomed by two brothers, Drayden and Brax-ton.

Grandparents are Adoloph and Ruth Witt, of Welton,Iowa, and David and Jurine Smith, Adams, Minn.

Great-grandmother is Helen Smith, Stewartville, Minn.

NEW ARRIVAL

Colby EisentragerGGRRIIMMEESS — Mike and

Kelly Eisentrager, ofGrimes, would like toannounce the birth oftheir new baby boy,Colby Michael Eisen-trager, born Sept. 6, 2012.

He weighed 7 pounds,4 ounces, and was 19½inches long.

Colby is welcomedhome by big brother,Caden, 4.

Grandparents are:Duane and Sue Eisen-trager, of Hampton; Boband Angie Bates, and BillKroll, of Des Moines.

Great-grandparentsare Bob and Kathy Knoll,Paul and Shirley Peppe-meier, and George andPat Bates, all of DesMoines.

NEW ARRIVAL

Sberal, AveryEEMMIILLYY SSBBEERRAALL,, of Swaledale, is the daughter of

James Sberal and Barbara Sberal of Mason City. Emilygraduated from Mason City High School and North IowaArea Community College, and is employed by CerroGordo County in Mason City.

AALLEEXX AAVVEERRYY,, of Swaledale, is the son of Denis andWanda Avery of Meservey. Alex graduated from VenturaHigh School and North Iowa Area Community College,and is employed by NTI in Clear Lake.

The couple will be married on Saturday, June 8, 2013,at First United Methodist Church in Mason City, Iowa.

ENGAGED

THANK YOU

Thank YouMy family wishes to

thank you for all calls,cards, memorials for ElmerTrample. A Merry Christ-mas to all.

— Irene Trampel

Prayer to the BlessedVirgin

(Never Known to Fail)Oh, Most Beautiful

Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruit-ful Vine, Splendor of Heav-en, Blessed Mother of theSon of God, ImmaculateVirgin, assist me in mynecessity.

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

Oh, Holy Mary, Mother ofGod, Queen of Heaven andEarth, I humbly beseech you

from the bottom of my heartto succor me in my necessity(make request).

There are none that canwithstand your power.

Oh Mary, conceivedwithout sin, pray for us whohave recourse to thee (threetimes).

Holy Mary, I place thiscause in your hands (threetimes).

Say this prayer for threeconsecutive days.

You must publish it and itwill be granted to you.

— C.S.E.

THANK YOU

MILITARY NOTESAAiirr FFoorrccee AAiirrmmaann AAnnddrreeww CC.. GGrreeeelleeyy aanndd AAiirr FFoorrccee AAiirr--

mmaann FFiirrsstt CCllaassss DDeebbrraa KK.. WWeennzzeell graduated from basic mili-tary training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.Greeley is the son of Stella Greeley, Riceville, and a 2012graduate of Riceville High School. Wenzel is a 2008 graduateof West Hancock High School, Britt. She earned an associatedegree from Ashford University, Clinton, in 2010.

AArrmmyy WWaarrrraanntt OOffffiicceerr 11 KKeenntt AA.. RRhhooaaddss graduated fromthe Warrant Officer Candidate School at Fort Rucker, Ala.Rhoads, a human intelligence technician, has served in themilitary for 16 years. He is the son of Ellen and RickRhoads, of Collins. Rhoads is a 1997 graduate of Collins-Maxwell High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in2011 from American Military University, Manassas, W.Va.His wife, Renee, is the daughter of Jeff Kelley, of Rockford,and Kathryn Kelley, of Dubuque.

AArrmmyy RReesseerrvvee SSppeecc.. SStteepphhaanniiee DD.. OOllddeennbbuurrgg graduatedfrom basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.Oldenburg is the daughter of Robert and Christine Meyer,of Nevada. Her husband, Danial, is the son of Verdun Old-enburg, of Davenport and Cyndi Muller, of Rock Falls.

NNaavvyy FFiirreemmaann MMaassoonn AA.. GGjjeerrddee, grandson of Arlyn P.Boman, of Forest City, was recently promoted to his cur-rent rank upon graduation from recruit training at RecruitTraining Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Gjerde received theearly promotion for outstanding performance during allphases of the training cycle. He is a 2012 graduate of FairPlay High School, Fair Play, Mo.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTSHonor Society inductee

OOMMAAHHAA,, NNeebb.. — KylieRegan, of Mason City, wasinitiated into theCreighton Universitychapter of Phi Beta Kappa,an academic honor society,during the installation ofthe Beta of NebraskaChapter, on Nov. 29.

Thirteen university stu-dents were inducted intothe chapter, based on theirrecord of academic excel-lence.

Maryville Univ. honorsSSTT.. LLOOUUIISS,, MMoo.. — Kris-

ten Montag, of Rudd, wasone of 69 students hon-ored for academic accom-plishment, at a recognition

ceremony, held in October,at Maryville University.

Undergraduate studentswho maintained a 4.0grade-point average,through the fall 2011, andspring 2012, semesters,were honored at the event.

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Formanek, FrostDDIILLLLOONN —— Michele Formanek and Justin Frost were

united in marriage on Sept. 22, 2012, at Dillon TrinityLutheran Church in Dillon, Iowa, by Pastor FredBerry.

Michele is the daughter of Bernie and Lorrie For-manek of Garner. Michele’s grandparents are CharlotteLarson and the late Herbert Hanson of Garner, andMarie Formanek and the late Leonard Formanek of Gar-ner.

Justin’s parents are Ann and Kirby Frost of LeGrand,Iowa. Justin’s grandparents are Jack and Joan Frost ofLeGrand, Iowa, and Merle and Donna Wolken ofGilman, Iowa.

Maid of honor was Amy Pronk. Michele’s otherattendants were Eric Formanek, Becca Formanek, andBreanne Brummel.

Best man was Matt Crandon. Justin’s other atten-dants were Denny Allen, Matt Price, and Greg Keen.

The flower girl was Tristyn Formanek. The ring bear-ers were Quintin Formanek, Nolan Brummel, and CarterBrummel.

Ushers were Mike Brummel, Justin Burns, and Chris-tian Grandgenett. Soloist and organist was RachelLamb. The candlelighter was Spencer Formanek. Thebride’s personal attendant was Deb Roberts.

A reception was held at Lincoln Valley Golf Course,State Center, and was hosted by Duane and Deb Coolingand Mary and Jim Dannen.

Michele graduated from Garner-Hayfield HighSchool, and is employed by Iowa Valley CommunityCollege of Marshalltown, Iowa. Justin graduated fromEast Marshall High School, and is employed by EastMarshall High School of LeGrand, Iowa.

The couple will reside in Marshalltown.

Pitkin, SchwartzMMAASSOONN CCIITTYY —— Kristen Pitkin and Dustin

Schwartz were united in marriage on June 16, 2012, atBethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City, by theRev. Mark Lavrenz.

Kristen is the daughter of Ron and Pam Pitkin ofClear Lake. Kristen’s grandparents are Galen andCecelia Pitkin, and the late Marlys Pitkin of ClearLake, and Jerry and Laura Heitland of Clear Lake.

Dustin’s parents are Greg and Pam Schwartz ofMason City. Dustin’s grandparents are the late Donaldand Ella Schwartz of Langworthy, Iowa, and Gordonand Jeannine Olson of Mitchell, Iowa.

Maid of honor was Ashley Pitkin. Kristen’s otherattendants were Amanda Kockler, Andrea Andersonand Courtney Ritter. Best man was Brian Schwartz.Dustin’s other attendants were Chris Arians, JosephFiddelke and Austin Pitkin.

The flower girl was Brylee Ritter. The ring bearerwas Wyatt Ritter. Ushers were Ben and Brent Pitkinand Seth Truka. Personal attendants were AshleyThompson and Amanda Dahl.

A reception was held at the Knights of Columbus,Mason City, and was hosted by Harold and Lisa Ari-ans.

Kristen graduated from the University of NorthernIowa, with a BA in Elementary and Middle Level Edu-cation. Kristen is finishing her student teaching.Dustin graduated from Buena Vista University with aBA in Criminal Justice. Dustin is employed by CerroGordo County.

The couple honeymooned in Jamaica. They willreside in Mason City.

Sykes, CarolusGGAARRNNEERR —— Caitlin Susanne Sykes and Brett Carolus

were united in marriage on July 7, 2012, at Zion Evangel-ical & Reformed Church in Garner, Iowa, by PastorBrian Lund.

Caitlin is the daughter of Bud and Deb Sykes of Gar-ner. Brett’s parents are Dean and Val Carolus ofKlemme. Brett’s grandparents are Harlan and BettyCarolus of Garner, and Elmer Young of Garner.

Maid of honor was Allison Sykes. Caitlin’s otherattendants were Tanya Nygard, Mickey Maxwell, andTaryn Carolus. Best man was Trevor Carolus. Brett’sother attendants were Andrew Legge, Carl Grupp, andWill Jellema.

A reception was held at Duncan Ballroom.Caitlin graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School

in 2009, and is attending North Iowa Area CommunityCollege for nursing. Caitlin is employed by ConcordCare Center in Garner. Brett graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in 2007 and graduated fromNIACC in Tool and Die in 2009. Brett is employed byPlas-Tech Tooling of Garner.

The couple will honeymoon in San Diego, Calif., inJanuary 2013. The couple will reside in Klemme.

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Suby, 65 yearsMMAASSOONN CCIITTYY —— Leon and Shirley (Bartusek) Suby of

Mason City were married Jan. 1, 1948, at the LittleBrown Church in Nashua.

Leon and Shirley will celebrate 65 years of marriagewith their family on a trip to Hawaii, accompanied bytheir daughter Christy, son Scott and Leon’s sister Lindaand Tom Price, Mesa, Ariz.

The couple’s children are Crystal (Ed) Peele-Wass,Norfolk, Va.; Scott and Kathie Suby of Schaumburg, Ill.They also have three grandchildren, Jordan Suby, andtwins Kaitlin and Ryan Suby, all of Schaumburg, Ill.

ANNIVERSARIES

Stromley, 48 yearsMMAASSOONN CCIITTYY —— Rodney and Wilma Stromley of

Mason City, Iowa, were married Dec. 12, 1964, at LongBeach Lutheran Church in Long Beach, Calif.

The couple has seven children, Tina and Gary Staple-ton, Cedar Falls, Iowa; Terry Stromley, Ames, Iowa;Scott and Donna Stromley, Owatonna, Minn.; ToddStromley, Iowa; Kristie and Doug Huber, Mason City,Iowa; Julie and Rosendo Puentes, Mason City; ChadStromley, Fertile, Iowa. The couple has 15 grandchildrenand 19 great-grandchildren.

AAlleexxaannddeerr DDuuaannee and OOwweenn BBrruuccee HHaarrllaannare turning 1-year-old on Christmas Eve.

Alex and Owen are the children of Thomas and AmberHarlan, Burnsville, Minn., grandchildren of Dr. Bruceand Deb Harlan, Mason City, Jan and Duane Rieland ofFairmont, Minn., and the great-grandchildren of Wayneand Sharon Dodge, Mason City, Evelyn Harlan Wieren-ga, Charlottesville, Va., Helen and Earl Nolte,Burnsville, Minn., and MaryAnn Rieland, Fairmont,Minn.

BIRTHDAYSThe Harlan Twins are turning ‘1’

Maxine Upmeyer, 90GGAARRNNEERR – Maxine

Upmeyer will celebrate her90th birthday on Sunday,Dec. 23. Birthday wishesmay be sent to Maxine at:750 W Lyon St., Garner, IA50438.

Happy Birthday Mom!We love you,

— Becky, Darrell, Dan,Susie, Bob, Linda, Marc,Jill and all the grandchil-

dren and great-grandchildren.

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Wells Fargo Advisors has donated $1,142.85 to helpthe Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank.

Local Branch Manager Stephen Gales commented“Wells Fargo Advisors thinks the food bank is a greatway for our company to give back to the community.They truly do maximize every dollar donated becausethey are an all volunteer organization.”

Gales is shown presenting the check to food bank vol-unteer Ozzie Ohl.

The donation from Wells Fargo Advisors is throughtheir Investing in Our Communities Grant program.

“This is a wonderful donation. Hopefully other busi-nesses as well as individuals will also help out yet thisyear. At this time we are running behind last year in bothfinancial donations and donations of food and non-per-ishables.” noted Ohl. “There has been a huge increase inneed this year also that further compounds the chal-lenges of the food bank too.”

Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a regis-tered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate ofWells Fargo & Company.

THANK YOU

Thank You Thank you to all who were involved and participated

in the Virgin of Guadalupe celebration on Dec. 12 at HolyFamily Catholic Church. Special thanks to MonsignorSlepicka, Father Allers, Father Gehling, Knights ofColumbus, the Fitzsimmons boys who served as altarboys, organist and singers, everyone who brought andcarried flowers and Her banner and all the great cooks.

Muchas Gracias.Hope to see everyone next year on Thursday, Dec. 12,

2013.— Stella Ortiz/Planning Committee

Thank-youWe love those dear hearts and gentle people in Iowa,

who sent us 50th anniversary greetings. Thank you somuch.

— Ken and Marlene Shadle

Charles and Berniece BlumTTHHOORRNNTTOONN —— Charles Blum and Berniece (Halfpap)

Blum of Thornton were married Dec. 17, 1944, at theHalfpap home in Alexander, Iowa.

The weekend of Dec. 15 Charles and Berniece cele-brated 68 years of marriage together with granddaugh-ter Stephanie and husband Chris Sokol of Thornton,with their three children married Dec. 17, too, in 2005.They had a lovely day with many great-grandchildren asthey celebrated the December holiday together.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Julie andhusband Scott Devitt, Vista, Calif., Donna and husbandWayne Steenhard, Mason City, Elaine and husbandSteve, Thornton. They have nine grandchildren and 24great-grandchildren.

The couple has requested no gifts please. Cards can besent to Charles and Berniece Blum at Box 250, Thorn-ton, IA, 50479.

ANNIVERSARIES

Coe, 50 yearsVVEENNTTUURRAA —— Wilbur

(Bill) Coe and Carolyn(Duea) Coe of Venturawere married Dec. 21,1962, at Zion LutheranChurch in Clear Lake.

The couple will cele-brate their 50th weddinganniversary with a familydinner on Sunday, Dec. 23,2012.

Cards can be sent toWilbur and Carolyn Coe at1314 237th St., Ventura, IA50482.

The couple’s childrenand their spouses are

Eric (Judi) Coe of Lake-wood, Colo., Colette(Michael) Sampson ofMason City, and Aaron(Angie) Coe of Lake Ben-ton, Minn. They have sixgrandchildren.

THANK YOUThank You

Thanks to all for thecards, visits and prayersduring my stay at MercyHospital. A special thanks

to the staff and doctors on6 West and the E.R.; youare the best.

Merry Christmas to all,— David Kruckenberg

Leerar, 40 yearsBBRRIITTTT —— Roger and

Marilyn Leerar of Brittwere married Dec. 9, 1972,at Gruver PresbyterianChurch, Gruver, Iowa. Thecouple is celebrating their40th anniversary.

Greetings will reachthem at 762 310th St.,Britt, IA, 50423.

The couple’s childrenare: Jeff and Jennifer Leer-ar, Kensett; Rebecca andAaron Easton, Remsen; JoeLeerar, Britt. They haveseven grandchildren andtwo step-grandchildren.

Carse, 60 yearsFFOORRTT DDOODDGGEE —— Paul (Gene) and Phyllis Carse are

celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.Their children held a celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. on

12/19/2012 at Trinity United Methodist Church in FortDodge, IA.

Gene and Phyllis were married Jan. 3, 1953, in MasonCity. Gene was a funeral director, now retired. Phylliswas a seamstress and worked at the school lunchroom,now retired. Her maiden name is Berk.

Their children are: Kathy and (Dave) Dahlgren, Clari-on; Steve and (Bryce) Carse, Altoona; Craig Carse,Columbus, Ga.; Martha and (Mark) Hagar, Fort Dodge;John and (Sandy) Carse, LaGrange, Ga.; Jeff and KathyCarse, Williston, Fla.; and Laura and (Jon) Gobeli,Mason City.

They have 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchil-dren. Please no gifts, but cards may be sent to 2325 15thAve. N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.

Julie Abendschein,RN

Congratulations on a well-deserved retirement.Now you can start working

on that “Bucket List.”

We are very happy for youand love you very much!

— From your family, Bob, Lisa, David, Matt,Lee, Chrissy, Meggie,

Ashley, Maggie, Sophieand Presley.

RETIREMENT

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Shirley Lister, 80OOSSAAGGEE — Shirley Lister,

of Osage, will celebrate her80th birthday at an openhouse from 3 to 5 p.m. Sat-urday, Dec. 29, at UnitedChurch of Christ, Osage.She requests no gifts,please.

Shirley Lister was bornDec. 29, 1932, in Osage.

Greetings may be sent toher at the followingaddress: 203 S. 5th St.,Osage, IA 50461.

BIRTHDAYS

Bill Zirbel, 80GGAARRDDNNEERRVVIILLLLEE,, NNeevv..

— Bill Zirbel, of Gard-nerville, Nev., will observehis 80th birthday Dec. 28.

He was born Dec. 28,1932, near Clear Lake.

He spent the first 30plus years in North Iowa,then lived in Los AngelesCalif., before retiring inNevada.

Greetings may be sent toBill Zirbel at: 703 HornetDrive, Gardnerville, Nev.,89460.

AAllllaann SScchhoollll12-23-52 to 10-23-07

It’s been 5 years that you passed and you

would have been 60 today.I wish you a

“Happy Birthday”in Heaven and

a “Merry Christmas.”There isn’t a day that goesby that I don’t talk aboutyou or think about you.

If tears could build a stairway, and memories a

lane, I’d walk right up toHeaven and bring you

home again.

Your wife and son,Luella and Eric

MEMORIAL

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTSWaldorf College research grant awards

FFOORREESSTT CCIITTYY — The Iowa Iota Chapter of WaldorfCollege’s Alpha Chi Honor Society announced PPeetteerrEEggggeebbrraaaatteenn, of Forest City, and AAsshhlleeyy LLuuttrriicckk, of Nor-walk, each received a $500 research grant. The organiza-tion awards the grants annually.

Eggebraaten, an English and creative writing major,will use his grant to help with his English thesis, “APhysical Intellect.” The thesis explores the idea that allliterary objects can be studied as systems governed bynatural physical law. Eggebraaten plans to present histhesis at the National Undergraduate Literature Confer-ence in April.

Lutrick, a biology and pre-professional wellnessmajor, plans to use her grant to aid in her research pro-ject, “Effect of deforestation on microbial biodiversitywithin the Amazon Rainforest and the presence ofpotential novel Actinomycetes.” She plans to present herproject at the Iowa Academy of Sciences in April.Lutrick is basing her research off of soil samples she col-lected in Peru this summer as part of a trip with theWaldorf College Biology Club.

Thank YouThrough his work in

the ministry, at Opportu-nity Village, The Light-house Bookstore, andZion, and his volunteerservice at KCMR, thehospital, and his church,my husband, Richard“Dick” Scott, touchedmany lives. Now so manyof you have touched minewith your presence, yourcards, gifts and memori-als, and your beautifulremembrances. Thankyou. Alleluia!

— Gaye Scott

THANK YOU

On Sunday, January 27, 2013, the Globe Gazette will publish a special section dedicated to all the special people born in 2012. One lucky baby will be chosen at random to be the “cover baby” featured on the cover! Now’s your chance to show everyone how cute your baby is. If you had a baby born in your family in 2012, complete this form and return it with a photo and payment to our offi ce by Friday, January 18, 2013.

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THANK YOU Party & EventPlanning

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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 largestbridal and formalwear superstore!We’ve stocked our boutique with hun-dreds of exclusive gowns in sizes 0-32,from designers all over the world. Wehave styles for every member of yourparty-from casual to elegant-backyardto beach! We also have all of the lateststyles of tuxedos on display so thatwe can coordinate your color paletteperfectly. Providing unparalleled cus-tomer service and of course in-housealterations to make your preparations

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Sew Heavenly Creations LLC641.892.4111209 W. Gilman St. Sheffield, IAJanuary 1 - April Open Sunday 12-4;Closed Mondays; Tuesday - Friday 12-6;Saturday 10-4Appointments welcome.www.sewheavenlycreations.netEmail: sewheavenly@netins.netLet us help you make your weddingday special. We have a variety ofbridal gowns, bridesmaiddresses, mother and grandmothergowns. We provide in-housealterations to ensure the perfect fit. Ifyou can’t find what you’re looking for,our seamstresses will help you designyour perfect dress. We also have agreat selection of accessories.Tux rental is available. Sew HeavenlyCreations is your “Bridal Store & SewMuch More!”

CATERINGWhiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill1519 4th Street SW, Mason City641.423.4000Catering for all occasions includingweddings, birthdays, retirements,holiday gatherings, reunions andanniversaries. Also available forbusiness meetings. Call for ourcatering menu.

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Community Quick Print19 - 8th Street SE, Mason City641.424.4342www.communityqp.comFor all your special events: weddings,save the date cards, invitations andstationary. Graduations, specialparties, company events. Customizedbanners for all occasions. Professionaldesign staff available to help youcreate just the right look for all yourprinting or banner needs. 10% ofevery purchase is donated to localorganizations. Ask how you can helpyour favorite local organization.

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

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WEDDING SITE AND RECEPTIONPM Park15297 Rainy Drive South Shore, Clear Lake641.357.1991 or 641.529.2222www.pmpark.netWedding site, reception and lodgingavailable all on beautiful Clear Lake.Limited space for 2013. Now bookingfor 2014!

Thank YouGoodwill has been host-

ing its annual Shoe andMitten parties for morethan 50 years. We helpmore than 3,000 kids getnew shoes for Christmas.Locally this year we helped50 kids from Mason City.We would like to thank allthe businesses that helpedmake this year a huge suc-cess. Thank You to Wal-mart for the grant to pur-chase new shoes. Also ahuge Thank You to Target,Larry Elwood Construc-tion, L & B Snow Removal,Mason City Chiropractic,Personnel Solutions, andBlazek Electric for themoney that purchasedeach child a new sled.Thank you to Dairy Queen,Taco Johns, Hardee’s,Pizza Ranch, Mystic Lanes,Wendy’s, Clint ThomasState Farm, Fareway, Hy-Vee Drugtown, Staples,and Mason City YouthTask Force for giving eachchild a special treat fromyour business. Thank Youto the YMCA for providingeach family with a daypass. Thank You to PepsiCola Beverages, Subway,Hy-Vee West, and CookiesEtc. for the treats the kidsenjoyed. Thank You to theChildren’s Dental Centerof Mason City for gift bagsof tooth care items. A bigthanks to the businessesthat helped give each childa special prize; La JamesSchool of Cosmetology,Cinema West, Rose Bowl,North Iowa Ice Arena,Great Clips, Cost Cutters,North Iowa Golf, RollerCity, Papa’s AmericanCafé, Country Inn & Suitesand Mason City Park andRec. Words cannot expresshow thankful we are foryour support.

Thanks Again— Natasha Oelkers

Goodwill IndustriesMason City

Store Manager

Prayer to theBlessed Virgin

(Never Known to Fail)Oh, Most Beautiful

Flower of Mt. Carmel,Fruitful Vine, Splendor ofHeaven, Blessed Motherof the Son

Of God, ImmaculateVirgin, assist me in mynecessity.

Oh Star of the Son,help me and show meherein you are my Moth-er.

Oh, Holy Mary, Motherof God, Queen of Heavenand Earth, I humblybeseech you from thebottom of

My heart to succor mein my necessity (makerequest).

There are none thatcan withstand yourpower.

Oh Mary, conceivedwithout sin, pray for uswho have recourse to thee(three times).

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

Say this prayer forthree consecutive days.

You must publish itand it will be granted toyou.

— DLC

Thank YouI would like to thank

everyone who sent cards,gifts or attended my 80thbirthday party. You madeit a special day.

— Joanna HjelleThanks again.

Thank You Thank you to all who

sent cards, gifts andcalled us for our 60thanniversary. It was sonice to hear from all ofyou.

We wish you all aMerry Christmas andblessed New Year.

— Ray and Bev Nedved

E8 ✦ SUNDAY, DEC. 23, 2012 GLOBE GAZETTE CELEBRATIONS

Kamden Miles HolmesCCLLEEAARR LLAAKKEE — Michael and Alexandra Holmes, of

Clear Lake, are the parents of a son Kamden MilesHolmes, born at 5:13 a.m. Nov. 8, 2012, at Iowa SpecialtyHospital in Clarion.

He weighed 5 pounds, 15.5 ounces and was 18½ inch-es long.

Kamden Miles Holmes is welcomed by grandparentsBrent and Teri Powers, Garner; Karen Powers, Manly,and Dug and Krista Holmes, Clear Lake.

NEW ARRIVALS

Our newest mechanicalengineering graduate!

Adam received his Bachelor of Science degree

on Saturday,December 15th from

Iowa State University and will be starting aninternship in January.

We are so proud of you!Love your family

Congratulations Adam Walker

CONGRATULATIONS

Cooper GranowskiLLAAKKEEVVIIEEWW,, MMiinnnn.. ——

Jeff and Jamie (Matson)Granowski, of Lakeville,Minn., are the parents of ason, Cooper James Gra-nowski, born at 7:36 p.m.Sept. 26, 2012, at FairviewSouthdale Hospital inEdina, Minn.

He weighed 7 pounds, 7ounces, and was 20 incheslong.

Maternal grandparentsare Jim and Kathy Matson

of Clear Lake. Paternalgrandparents are Carl andMarilyn Scott, of Coppell,Texas, and Gary and DianeGranowski, of Farmington,Minn.

Gabriel HulshizerNNOORRTTHHWWOOOODD — Katie and Ryan Hulshizer, of

Northwood, are joyful in announcing the birth of theirson. Gabriel Ronald Hulshizer was born on Sept. 24th,2012 — Ryan and Katie’s first wedding anniversary, at11:40 p.m.

Gabriel weighed 11 pounds, and was 22 inches inlength.

His grandparents are Darol and Sandra Heard ofAustin, Minn.,; Beryl Madson of Austin, Minn., andRonald and Marcia Hulshizer, of St.Ansgar.

Mason SchutzPPUUYYAALLLLUUPP,, WWaasshh.. —

Paul and Ashley Schutz, ofPuyallup, Wash., are theparents of a son, MasonDavid Schutz, born Dec. 4,2012, at Puyallup, Wash.

He weighed 7 pounds, 6ounces, and was 18.5 inch-es long.

Mason is welcomed bysisters Megan and Lauren.

Grandparents are Boband Judy Nessett, Dave andShellie Schutz, Janet Bur-nett, and the late TomBurnett, all of Mason City.

THANK YOUThank You

Thank you to all of our friends,family and co-workers for your

prayers and support as Jon continuesto recover from the accident. Yourkindness, generosity and willingnessto help out have meant the world to

us. We are truly blessed in manyways.

Sincerely,— Jon and Joan Barnes and family

CONGRATULATIONS

The Forest City Indians 7th grade girls basketballteam claimed two titles, Dec. 8-9. The first was inWaverly, followed up with The Hardees Classic on Sun-day.

The team consists of: FFrroonntt rrooww: Stephanie Nettle-ton, Anna Andersen, and Hannah Anderson. BBaacckk rrooww:Becca Seglem, Callie McQuown, Brea Dillavou, andHannah Siddell.

The team is coached by Zack Dillavou and ChadAnderson.

THANK YOUThank You

We would like to thank everyone for their cards, gifts,calls and attending our open house for our 50th weddinganniversary. A special thank you to our children, Chris-tine and David, Susan and Larry and Dana and Terry!And all our grandchildren for making our anniversaryvery special!

— Chuck and Juanita Pierce