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Mason City, Iowa ✦ Sunday, August 2, 2009
Proud to be '90'!
70th Anniversary Channing and
Happy Birthday to
Pauline (Brasser) Dakin
Jean Kuhlemeier Crowell Your loving four children, eight grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren are so grateful to have you in our lives!
of Mason City, were married Aug. 5, 1939, at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City.
Engaged Kate Laurel Muhlbauer and Eric Douglas Kamm will be married at 2 p.m. Aug. 22, 2009, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Ames, Iowa.
Lindsay Christiansen and Jason Klouse will be married at 3 p.m. Sept. 26, 2009, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly.
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200 Years of Pharmacy
Ambitious Feeders, Clear Lake Cow/Calf Select Champion, MASON CITY — The Courtney Younge, Venresults from the 4tura Hustlers, Ventura H/FFA Beef Show held Select Reserve ChamSaturday, July 25, at the pion, Taryn Riediger, North Iowa Fair are as Cartersville Wildcats, follows: Rockwell Registered Breeding Market Heifer Heifer Select Champion, Select Champion, Kacee Salisbury, Courtney Younge, VenCartersville Wildcats, tura Hustlers, Ventura Select Reserve Cham- Rockwell Select Reserve Champion, Sydney Younge, Ventura Hustlers, Ventu- pion, Cody Engebretson, Thornton Farmhands, ra Thornton Commercial Breeding No Fit Market Animal Heifer Select Champion, Jake Select Champion, Sargent, Lakes AmbiMorgan Steenhard, tious Feeders, Clear Lake Geneseo A recent reunion of the staff pharmacists of Park Clinic Pharmacy of the 1960s Select Reserve Cham- included these four pharmacists who have provided 200 years total pharmacy service. Haymakers/Rockwell pion, Cody Grant, Rough Riders, Rockwell From left, Don Huygens, Dennis Dobesh, Carleton Korn and Al Burkart. Korn and Select Reserve Cham- Thornton Farmhands, Burkart are retired. Huygens is semi-retired and Dobesh is a pharmacy inspector. Thornton pion, Stephanie Faught, Market Steer Lakes Ambitious FeedCongratulations Select Champion, ers, Clear Lake Maakestad-Kvisle Jacob Baker, Lakes Breeding Heifer Reunion Ambitious Feeders, Clear Select Supreme, The 96th annual Lake Courtney Younge, VenMaakestad-Kvisle Reunion Select Reserve Chamtura Hustlers, Ventura will be held on the second Select Reserve, Sydney pion, Cailey Weaver, Sunday in August, Aug. 9. Cartersville Wildcats, Younge, Ventura HusA potluck dinner will be Rockwell tlers, Ventura held at 12:30 p.m. in the Wiley Weaver County Bred Breeding dining hall at Cedar Junior Award, Cody Animal (Heifer) Springs (Wesleyan) Camp, Grant, Thornton Select Champion, 1260 River Road, Floyd. Farmhands, Thornton Morgan Steenhard, Bring your Senior Award, Jacob Geneseo own table service. Baker, Lakes Ambitious Haymakers/Rockwell Coffee will be provided. Feeders, Clear Lake Rough Riders, Rockwell Officers are Market Animal Select Reserve ChamRuth Sponheim of Osage Select Supreme Champion, Danielle Butler, and James Klemesrud of pion, Jacob Baker Lakes Ambitious FeedNew Richmond, Wis. Select Reserve ers, Ankeny Supreme Champion, Prospect Male Cailey Weaver Select Champion, Congratulations to the County Bred Market Courtney Younge, VenBeef tura Hustlers, Ventura Mason City Jr. Mohawk Select Champion, Select Reserve ChamMite hockey team Jacob Baker pion, Cody Grant, Download podcasts Select Reserve ChamThornton Farmhands, who competed in a tournament in Blaine, Minn., pion, Kaycee Salisbury Thornton of local news, sports and took second place. Showmanship Prospect Heifer and weather at Pictured from left to right: Lucas Jurgensen, Erik Senior Champion, Select Champion, SydMcHenry, Hunter Lincoln, Zach Lester, www.globegazette.com Danielle Butler ney Younge, Ventura Ben Blaha and Kade Hodak. Junior Champion, Hustlers, Ventura Coaches are Brian McHenry (left) Select Reserve Cham- Ryan Faught and Todd Lincoln (right). pion, Ryan Faught, Lakes
Nifty at Fifty
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Pattie Mills turned 50 on Aug. 1st and celebrated with an open house at Lester Milligan Park with family and friends.
Melvin Myklestad Melvin Myklestad of Garner was admitted for cancer surgery on May 17, 2009. Melvin is doing well and could use some cheering up. Cards may be sent to Janice Snater, 7202 Flagship Drive, Unit 6, Madison, WI, 53719.
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Happy One Year Anniversary Jake!
Can You Believe this Irishman is 80 years
Open house for Green
It's been an amazing year and I can't wait for many more! Love Always — Your Wife, Kelli Jo
Happy 80th Birthday
Shaun (Gerry) McDaid will turn 80 years old on Aug. 19. Please join his family in celebrating his 80th birthday at a SURPRISE open house honoring our favorite "Candy Man" on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, from 2 to 4 p.m. Your presence will be the best gift and only present he needs. If you can't make it, greetings may be sent to:
1522 N. President Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401. Shh!!! Did we mention it is a SURPRISE?!
CLEAR LAKE — John Lee Green, of 1209 First Ave. S., Clear Lake, will be honored at an open house RETIREMENT at 4 p.m. Aug. 4, 2009, at the VFW in Clear Lake. Pistek, 60 years Green was a lieutenant Open house to be held for Ridder BRITT — Leonard and at the Clear Lake Police KLEMME — Randy Ridder, of 418 East Main, Kathleen (Chizek) Pistek of Department in Clear Lake Klemme, will be honored at an open house from 7 to 11 Britt, were married Aug. for 31 years. p.m. on Aug. 7, 2009, at Slippery Elm Golf Course in 25, 1949, at St. Patrick's He is married to Tong Klemme. Catholic Church in Britt. Green. His children are Lee Randy Ridder was a mail carrier at the United States They will celebrate their Green and Scott Green, Post Office in Garner for 25 1/2 years. 60th wedding anniversary both of Clear Lake. He has with an open house from two grandchildren. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug 8, 2009, in the USDA building located at 255 Highway 69 in Garner. They kindly request no gifts please. The couple's children and their spouses are Francis (Elaine) of Garner, Mary (Dennis) Hutchinson School Supplies of Charles City, Carol (Dave) Moline of Waterloo, New Clothes Leonard (Cindy) of Britt, Lunch Ticket Barb (Bill) Swift of Dell Rapids, S.D., Joe (Kim) of Albia, Teresa (Todd) Decker of Algona, Patti (Paul) Birkey of Maplewood, Minn., Paul (Julie) of Plymouth. They also have 37 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
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On August 3, this special man, Marv Esser turns 80. A family gathering honored this father of 4, grandfather of 12, and great-grandfather of 6. You're the best! Love, Connie, Deb, Jan, Don and families
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Happy Birthday Austin!!
August 1st we celebrated you becoming a teenager. Wow. 13. Hard to believe! We all love and miss you so. We are always thinking about you, not a day goes by that we don't! Love always, Mom, Aunt Becky and Uncle Tim
Hall, DeNora SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Mary DeNora and Darren Hall were married May 30, 2009, at Calvary Baptist Church in San Deigo by Rabbi Joel Liberman. Mary is the daughter of Marolyn Hayes of San Diego and the late John DeNora. Darren is the son of Dennis and Bev Hall of Mason City. Matrons of honor were Gabriela Lawson and Carmi Fellwock. Other attendants to the bride were Kristina Stepanof, Tanya Schilling, and Lauren Chavez. Best man was Christopher Mittan. Other attendants to the groom were Lance Hall, Blake Cooper, Larry Coalson and Ozzie Godoy. Flower girl was Brynne
CLEAR LAKE — David Richardson and Linda (Peckham) Richardson of Clear Lake, Iowa, were married Aug. 4, 1984, at the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake. The couple will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a family dinner on Aug. 9, 2009, at the Rib Crib in Mason City, Iowa.
Sturm, 50 years
Wilson and ring bearer was Peyton Van Dyke. Following a wedding trip to Hawaii, the couple is at home in Los Angeles, Calif.
GENEVA — Albert Sturm and Karen (Pals) Sturm of Geneva were married Aug. 8, 1959, at the First Reformed Church in Meservey. The couple will celebrate their 50 wedding anniversary with an open house from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 8, 2009, at the home of Rick (Penny) Sturm, 908 Second St. N.E. in Hampton, hosted by their children and grandchildren. Cards may be sent to them at 801 Front St., Geneva, IA 50633. The couple's children and their spouses are Gene (Mona) Storm of Waterloo, Rick (Penny) Sturm of Hampton and Rachel (Matt) Catherman of Mason City. They also have 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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They request no gifts, please. Cards may be sent to them at 11418 Jonquil Ave., Clear Lake, Iowa 50428. The couple's children are Olivia and Jesse Richardson of Clear Lake.
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Take off the mask and enjoy turning "40" on August 1st. Love you, Tammy, Tyler, Taylor, Terra & Tessa
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Congratulations to the 41 students of North Iowa Area Community College who received the NIACC Student Leadership Award during the NIACC Alumni Association's 19th Annual Pathways to Success Program on April 16. Honorees are nominated by NIACC staff and faculty for their academic achievement, positive attitude, character, teamwork, and the ability to inspire others. Most of them graduated on Friday, May 1. Pictured back row from left — Torey Stallsmith (Charles City), Logan Smith (Mason City), Jason Schweer (Waverly), Bradley Kemnitz (Thompson), Daniel Ihrke (Garner), Theodore Pappas (Nora Springs), Taylor DePeuw (Belmond), Christopher Clausen (Adelaide, Australia), Scott Birkedal (Nora Springs), Kyle Lutz (Osage), Calvin Rea (Cascade), Trella Warburton (Britt), Jared Johanns (Grafton), Drew Hagen (Newhall), Andrew Beck (New Albin), Aaron Hancock (Camp Verde, Arizona), Ryan Adams (Mason City) Front row from left — Kelly Weigel (Garner), Amanda Andrews (Charles City), Kristy Byrd (Mason City), Heather Snell (Mason City), Angela Merriam (Mason City), Marissa Vierkant (Alexander), Emily Christian (Northwood), Alysha Olson (Clear Lake), Misty Fandel (Garner), Courtney Hanson (Graettinger), Tiffany Braun (Grafton), Teresa Shaw (Osage), Sarah Everett (Britt), Christine Funk (Mason City) Not pictured — Robert Arnold, Jr. (Manly), Cory Champney (Forest City), Krystal Durr (Chicago, Ill.), Chance Frerichs (Alexander), Laura Holtz (Mason City), Alan Kading (Mason City), Justin Nerlien (Northwood), Kimberly Vest (Clarksville), Joan White (Belmond), Steven Wyborny (Rudd)
Braydin Christopher Jilek MASON CITY — Heather Wilson and Ryan Jilek of Mason City are parents of a son, Braydin Christopher Jilek, born 3:06 a.m. May 23, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City. He weighed six pounds, seven ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long. Braydin is welcomed by Riley Jo Beyer. Grandparents are Kristy and Carl Borchardt and Deb and Chris Jilek.
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NW Missouri State honor rolls MARYVILLE, Mo. — Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, announces the names of students who were named to the Academic or President's Honor Rolls at the end of the 2009 spring trimester. To be included on the Academic Honor Roll a stu-
dent must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours and attain a grade point average of 3.50 or above on a 4.00 scale. Students named to the President's Honor Roll must attain a perfect 4.00 grade point average for the trimester. North Iowa students recognized include: CHARLES CITY — Christopher Hall, Academic Honor Roll.
LIVERMORE — Travis Scott, President's Honor Roll.
Taylor dean's List UPLAND, Ind. — Michael Josten of Ventura was named to the spring 2009 dean's list at Taylor University, Upland, Ind. Full-time students are named to the Dean's list when they have earned a 3.6 or better grade point average and completed 12 cred-
its or more. He is the son of Dean and Miriam Josten.
Taylor graduate UPLAND, Ind. — Matthew Josten, formerly of Ventura, received a bachelor of science degree in Christian Educational Ministries/Systems in spring 2009 commencement ceremonies at Taylor University, Upland, Ind. He is the son of Dean and Miriam Josten.
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Julianne Waldeland APPLE VALLEY, Minn. — Travis and Dawn Waldeland, of Apple Valley, Minn., are parents of a daughter, Julianne Grace, born at 3:41 a.m. May 17, 2009 at Fairview Ridges Hospital, Burnsville, Minn. She weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz., and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are the late Julie Eskildsen, Dave and Patti Eskildsen, of Bullhead City, Ariz., and Rick and Dianne Waldeland, of Burnsville, Minn. Great-grandparents are Mona Morse, Mason City, the late Richard Morse, Ray Eskildsen, of Clear
Lake, the late Wegie Eskildsen, Chuck and Odella Vosburgh, of Mason City, Ed and Mary Rowland, of Wheaton, Minn., and Alice Paul, of Burnsville, Minn.
Xavier Orozco MASON CITY — Faustino and Sylvia Orozco, of Mason City, are parents of a son, Xavier Michael Orozco, born at 12:27 p.m. July 22, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City. He weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz., and was 21 inches long.
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Hull, Sime
JEANNIE M. JIRAK, of Sheffield, is a graduate of South Winneshiek High School in Calmar, and from North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City with a degree in criminal justice. Jeannie is employed as Lead Youth Specialist with Lutheran Services of Iowa Bremwood in Waverly. DENNIS R. KINGERY, of Sheffield, is a graduate of Mason City High School and from North Iowa Area Community College with a degree in business. Dennis is employed as Site Supervisor with Securitas Security Services in Mason City. The couple will be married on Sept. 9, 2009, in a private ceremony in Mason City.
RENEE ELIZABETH HULL, of Mason City, is the daughter of Kim and Wayne Hull of Mason City and Chris Wanless and Edwin Tellez of Denver, Colo. She is a 2004 graduate of Mason City High School, a 2006 gradTHANK YOU uate of Hamilton College with an AAS degree in paralegal, and a 2009 graduate of Kaplan University with BS A very special thank you to degrees in business management and human resources. Thank you my children who planned a Thank you to everyone Renee is employed with Stanton and Sorensen Law Firm special dinner party. for phone calls, cards, and in Clear Lake. — John A. Arends MATTHEW TODD SIME, of Mason City, is the son of gifts for my 80th birthday. Kim and Mark Sime, also of Mason City. He is a 2001 graduate of Mason City High School and is employed with Spee-Dee Delivery in Mason City. The couple will be married at 3 p.m. Sept. 5, 2009, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 No. Pennsylvania, Mason Professional Senior Photos City.
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Hagen, 50 years
PLYMOUTH, Minn. — Sarah Goplen and Ryan Snell were united in marriage on June 6, 2009, at St. Philip the Deacon ELCA Church in Plymouth, Minn., by Pastor David Hoffman. Sarah is the daughter of Cheryl Goodrich-Goplen and David Goplen of Plymouth, Minn. Ryan is the son of Carol and Mick Snell of Hampton. Maid of Honor was Emily Goplen. Sarah's other attendants were Melissa Pieper, Nelli Logan and Julie Wesley. Best man was Jared Snell. Ryan's other attendants were Matt Roling, Peter McNamara and Matt Abendschein. Flower girls were Emma Ragner and Dora Broveleit. Ring bearer was Donny Forsgren. Sarah is employed by Ankeny High School in Ankeny. Ryan is a graduate student at Iowa State University in Ames. The couple will reside in Ankeny.
FOREST CITY — Denny and Pat (Olson) Hagen were married Aug. 15, 1959, at Pilot Knob Lutheran Church, rural Forest City. The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 9, 2009, at The Atrium at Waldorf College
Thank you Our heartfelt thanks to our children, Cris and Dave Olson and Mike and Amy Nerdig and their families, for hosting the wonderful celebration of our 50th wedding anniversary. We appreciated seeing all the family and friends that attended; it meant so much to us. Thank you to all that have sent cards and flowers. — Larry and Sharon Nerdig
Dakin, 70 years MASON CITY — Channing and Pauline (Brasser) Dakin of Mason City, were married Aug. 5, 1939, at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City. They will celebrate 70 years of marriage with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Mason City Country Club in Mason City. They kindly request no gifts please. Greetings may be sent to the couple at 630 Briarstone Drive No. D2, Mason City, Iowa 50401. Their children and
their spouses are Nancy and Lynn Rinehart of Newton, Tom and Toni Dakin of Kensett. They also have four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
in Forest City, hosted by their daughters and families. Their children are Pam and Bill Madsen, Maplewood, Minn., Debbie and Greg Geddes of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Denise and Brad Yeager of Forest City. They also have five grandchildren. They request no gifts please.
The Mason City Wildcats 11-under softball team won the Gold medal in the Bronze Division July 19 at the Iowa Games in Ames. The Wildcats won 16-3 over Kiron and 9-5 over Sergeant Bluff to take home the Gold. Team members are from left to right front row, Jenny King, Shay Curley, Jo Blazek and Sydney Miller. Back row left to right, Coach Scott Miller, Jessica Hemmen, Kaylee Anderson, Olivia Pederson, Kendall Cornick and Jessica Crooks. Team members not pictured: Rachel Danielson, Jayde Espinosa, Makenzie Meyer, Katie Voortmann, Marci Wolters and coach Teresa Lee.
In Loving Memory of Pamela Hickman July 28th, 2006 Hold on to what is good, even if it's a handful of earth. Hold on to what you believe even if it's a tree that stands by itself. Hold on to what you must do even if it's easier to let go. Hold on to my hand even when I've gone away from you.
Sadly missed, Seth, Kate, Will, Family & Friends
Clarence Hrubes, 80 GARNER — Clarence Hrubes, of Garner, will celebrate his 80th birthday on Aug. 4. Clarence was born Aug. 4, 1929. Cards may be sent to Clarence at 745 W. Seventh St., Garner, Iowa 50438. Wishing you a Happy 80th Birthday, Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa!
Love: Joan, Mike and Char, Patti, Tony and Lacey, Josh, Brandi, Amara and Coewhan
Audino, Cessna BONNIE AUDINO, of North Liberty, is the daughter of Gail and Jim Audino of Cedar Rapids. Bonnie graduated from Mason City High School in 2001, and from Minnesota State University, Mankato, with a B.S. degree in dental hygiene in 2006. She is employed by North Liberty Dental in North Liberty. MATT CESSNA, of North Liberty, is the son of Kathy and Scott Cessna of Cedar Falls. Matt graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 2002, Luther College in 2006, and received a doctorate of physical therapy from the University of Iowa in 2008. He is employed by Progressive Rehabilitation Associates in Coralville. The couple will be married in September 2009.
Betty Franzen, 80 MASON CITY — Betty Franzen of Mason City will celebrate her 80th birthday on Aug. 6. If you remember this smiling face, TELL-hER happy birthday. Betty Franzen turns 80 on 8-6. She would love to hear from old friends and banking customers. Cards may be sent to 815 Ninth St. N.E.
Hanna, 50 years KENSETT— Tom and Marilyn (Eymann) Hanna were married Aug. 10, 1959, at the First Congregational Church in Forest City. They will celebrate their golden anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 8, 2009, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly.
The couple's children are Deb Hanna of Clear Lake, and Todd (Tammy) Hanna of Blaine, Minn., and grandchildren McKenzie Hanna-Marken, Olivia HannaMarken of Clear Lake and Gabrielle Hanna of Blaine, Minn. Greetings may be sent to the couple at 1269 380th St., Kensett, Iowa 50448. They request no gifts please.
Enfield, 60 years
Lincoln Viet
MASON CITY — Wayne and Maxine (Pirie) Enfield were married Aug. 7, 1949, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Mason City. They will celebrate their 60th anniversary with a card shower. Cards may be sent to them at 2402 South Monroe, Mason City, Iowa 50401. They have two daughters, Pam (Jim) Witt and Pauline Gooder (Charlie Graf), both of Mason City. They also have three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
IOWA CITY — Jeramy and Tania Viet, of Iowa City, are parents of a son, Lincoln Jacob Viet, born at 9:30 a.m. June 22, 2009 in Iowa City. He weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz., and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Tim Nuehring and Marylou and Mick Wyborny, Julle Thielen, Randy Viet and Charlie Thielen. Great-grandparents are Marilyn Nuehring, Margaret Groen, Jean Peterson, Pat and Darrel Poling, Galen Viet and Curly and Coralee Thielen.
Christiansen, Klouse LINDSAY CHRISTIANSEN, of Ankeny, is the daughter of Jay Christiansen and Patty Reuter of Manly. She is a 2000 graduate of North Central High School in Manly and a 2008 graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor of science degree in clinical laboratory technology. Lindsay is employed with Principal Financial Group in Des Moines. JASON KLOUSE, of Ankeny, is the son of Curt and Nan Klouse of Mason City. He is a 2001 graduate of Newman Catholic High School and a 2005 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor of arts degree in accounting. Jason is employed with Principal Financial Group in Des Moines. The couple will be married at 3 p.m. Sept. 26, 2009, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly.
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Schrage, Shook
Roy, Kloster
ROSEVILLE — Nicole Elizabeth Shook and Douglas Bradley Schrage were united in marriage on April 25, 2009, at Saint Mary's Catholic Church, Roseville, by Monsignor Walter Brunkan. Nicole is the daughter of John and Becky Shook of Rockford. She is the granddaughter of Florence Shook and Betty Staudt, both of Marble Rock. Douglas is the son of Terry Schrage of Greene, and grandson of Janice Schrage of Greene. Maid of Honor was Sara Shook. Nicole's other attendants were Danyel Reiter, Kerry Bierl, Heather Knapp, Sam Schrage, and Andrea Webster. Nicole's personal attendants were Tarah Paulus, Jamie Harden and Claire Hauser. Best man was Darrell Nixt. Douglas' other attendants were Dave Nixt, Adam Shook, Tony Shook, Jesse Otto and Cody Demaray. Ushers were Dan Dingman, Mark Schlader and Will Pieper. Flower girl was Ava Schrage, daughter of the
MAEGAN ROY, of Des Moines, is the daughter of Jerry and Linda Roy of Hamlin. She is a graduate of Audubon High School and Grand View College. Maegan is employed with Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. RICH KLOSTER, of Grimes, is the son of Vaugn and Carolyn Kloster of Manly. He is a graduate of North Central High School and Wartburg College. Rich is employed with Dallas CenterGrimes Community School in Grimes. The couple will be marMethodist Church in ried at 4:30 p.m. Aug 8, Audubon. 2009, at the First United
couple. Ring bearer was Caden Schrage, son of the couple. A reception was held at Hanford Inn, Mason City, and was hosted by Rich and Deb Kock, and Mike and Cindy Steere. Nicole is employed by Potter & Brant, P.L.C. in Clear Lake. Douglas is employed by Mason City Overhead Door Company in Mason City. Following a honeymoon in Riviera Maya, Mexico, the couple resides in Manly.
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KATE LAUREL MUHLBAUER, of Manning, is the daughter of Neil and Anne Muhlbauer of Manning. Kate is a 2003 graduate of Manning High School and a 2008 graduate of Iowa State University with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. She is employed by HON Company in Muscatine. ERIC DOUGLAS KAMM, of Charles City, is the son of degree in business adminTHANK YOU Doug and Jean Ann Kamm, istration. He is employed by Stanley Engineering of Charles City. Eric is a Thank you Consultants in Muscatine. 2003 graduate of Charles A special thanks to all our friends and relatives for The couple will be marCity High School and a their prayers, kind thoughts and words, phone calls, vis2008 graduate of Iowa State ried at 2 p.m. Aug. 22, its and the many cards, flowers and memorials sent to University with a bachelors 2009, at St. Thomas our family extending their sympathy during this sorAquinas Catholic Church degree in industrial engirowful time of my husband, "Digger's" death. Also, in Ames, Iowa. neering and a masters thanks so much for all the food that was brought to our house. It was greatly appreciated by our family. — The family of Delbert "Digger" Stadtlander THANK YOU
Thank you Many thanks to my family and friends for the beautiful cards, notes, phone calls and gifts I received for my 80th birthday. You made my day very special. — Burke Haberkamp
Thank you Special thanks from the Homestead Assisted Living Residence for celebrating the Sugar Cookie Day. The winners: first, Dorothy Hovel recipe baked by Mary Montgomery; second, Darlene Stefani; third, Deb Hunt and Julie Pitman (tie).
Hjelle, Hoveland SAMANTHA HJELLE, of Mason City, is the daughter of Mike and Jackie Hjelle of Mason City. She is a 2007 graduate of Mason City High School and graduated from North Iowa Area Community College with a medical assistant degree in May 2009. Samantha is employed with Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. JORDAN HOVELAND, of Mason City, is the son of Bob and Tracy Hoveland, also of Mason City. He is a 2009 graduate of Mason City High School and is employed at Fleet Farm in Mason City.
Birthdays are a gift, Mom! Happy 90th! Love, Linda, Nancy, Tony, Sue & families Jean Kuhlemeier Crowell, of Mason City, will celebrate her 90th birthday with her family. She was born Aug. 7, 1919.
Thank you We sincerely appreciated your thoughtfulness and kindness to us in our recent loss. Thanks for your cards, visits, memorials, flowers and food. You were great. It was good to have the caring ways of Rockwell Nursing Home. Thanks! Thanks to all. — The Roy Park family
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4-H FFA sheep show results MASON CITY — The results for the 4-H FFA Sheep Show, held Friday, July 24, at the North Iowa Fair are as follows: Market Lamb Grand Champion, Joel Schwichtenberg, Lake's Ambitious Feeders, Clear Lake. Reserve Champion, Luke Kleveland, Fertile Valley Farmer's, Fertile. Senior Showperson, Casey Schwichtenberg, Lake's Ambitous Feeders, Clear Lake. Junior Showperson, Karah Smith, CGC JMG's, Rockwell. Market Pens of 3 Champion, Luke Kleveland, Fertile Valley Farmer's, Fertile. Reserve Champion, Casey Schwichtenberg, Lake's Ambitous Feeders, Clear Lake. Breeding Sheep Champion, Jessica Kleveland, Grant Livewire's, Fertile. Reserve Champion, Jessica Kleveland, Grant Livewire's, Fertile. Member Born and Raised Champion, Luke Kleveland, Fertile Valley Farmer's, Fertile. Reserve Champion, Jessica Kleveland, Grant Livewire's, Fertile.
4-H FFA poultry show results MASON CITY — The results for the 4-H FFA poultry show, held Friday, July 24, at the North Iowa Fair are as follows: Egg production Champion, Kaytlyn Smith, CGC JMG's, Rockwell. Reserve Champion, Tyson Pillard, GH/RRR,
Rockwell. Fancy Breeding poultry Champion, Jacob Sargent, Lakes Ambitious Feeders, Clear Lake. Reserve Champion, Tyson Pillard, GH/RRR, Rockwell. Broiler Challenge, pen of 3 Champion, Maci Robeoltman, GH/RRR, Rockwell. Reserve Champion, Rhett Dhondt, GH/RRR, Rockwell. Broiler Challenge, individual Champion, Collin Witte, Clover Kid, Rockwell. Reserve Champion, Rhett Dhondt, GH/RRR, Rockwell.
4-H horse show results MASON CITY — The results from the 4-H Horse Show held Friday, July 24, at the North Iowa Fair are as follows: Classic Nonstock Champion, Kaitlyn Canedo, Bits and Spurs, Mason City Reserve Champion, Kelsey McEniry, Bits and Spurs, Rockford Stock Champion, Sierra Thomas, CC Riders, Rockwell Reserve Champion, Courtney Teeter, Bits and Spurs, Mason City Pony Champion, Shana Wood, CC Riders, Rockford Reserve Champion, Zachary Holland Dunn, CC Riders, Mason City Senior High Point Games, Alissa Buck, CC Riders, Nora Springs Junior High Point Games, Deven Heitland, CC Riders, Sheffield Senior Western Equi-
tation, Holly Hejlik, Rockwell Busy B's, Rockwell Junior Western Equitation, Erin Patchen, Bits and Spurs, Mason City Senior English Equitation, Elsie Wunderlich, CC Riders, Mason City Junior English Equitation, Spencer Orr, Bits and Spurs, Clear Lake Senior Showmanship, Holly Hejlik, Rockwell Busy B's, Rockwell Junior Showmanship, Deven Heitland, CC Riders, Sheffield
Livestock judging contest results MASON CITY — The results of the Livestock Judging Contest held Thursday, July 23, at the North Iowa Fair are as follows: First Place Junior Team: Thornton Farmhands: Cody Engebretson, Cody Grant, Derek Heitland, Matt Sturges. First Place Senior Team: Ventura Hustlers: Tim Jergenson, Luke Josten, Amanda Jergenson. Second Place Senior Team: Lakes Ambitious Feeders; Jacob Baker, Rebecca Baker, Stephanie Faught. Junior Individuals: Luke Josten, Ventura Hustlers, Ventura, first; Kendrick Suntken, NW Franklin, second; Cody Grant, Thornton Farmhands, Thornton, third. Senior Individuals: Kellen Suntken, NW Franklin, first; Jacob Baker, Lakes Ambitious Feeders, Clear Lake, second; Amanda Jergenson, Ventura Hustlers, Clear Lake, third.
MILITARY NOTES Air Force Staff Sgt. Jamie A. Crooks arrived for duty at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, to serve as a member of Joint Task Force-Bravo. The task force is comprised of almost 600 U.S. military members and more than 650 U.S. and Honduran civilians who work in six different area units: the Joint Staff, the Army Forces, Air Force Forces, Joint Security Forces, the Medical Element, and the 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment, a helicopter unit. Crooks is a fuels information service superintendent with 10 years of military service. He is the son of Dale and Linda Crooks, of Mason City. Crooks is a 1997 graduate of Nora Springs-Rock Falls High School and received an associate degree from the Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell Air Force Base, Gunter Annex, Montgomery, Ala., in 2007. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cory Brigger, Air Force Airman Matthew J. Gutman, Air Force Airman Ryan J. Michels, Air Force Airman Nathan C. Kline, Air Force Airman Nathaniel P. Johnson, Air Force Airman 1st Class Damian G. Spratt, and Air Force Airman Christopher M. Cassmann graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Brigger is the son of Kathy and Adam Brigger, of Goldfield, and is a 2004 graduate of Clarion Goldfield High School, Clarion. Gutman is the son of Jeremy Gutman, Huntersville, N.C., and grandson of Vikki Gutman, of Clear Lake. He is a 2007 graduate of Hopewell High School, Huntersville. Michels is the son of John and Ann Michels, of Osage, and is a 2007 graduate of Osage High School. Kline is the
son of Tracy Kline and Randy Kline, both of Hampton. Johnson is the son of Lori Johnson, of Nora Springs, and grandson of Leroy Johnson, Manly. He is a 2009 graduate of Central Springs High School, Manly. Spratt is the son of Tom and Nanette Spratt, of Greene. He is a 2006 graduate of North Butler High School, Greene, and received an associate degree in 2008 from North Iowa Area Community College. Cassmann is the son of David and Lisa Cassman, of Algona, and is a 2007 graduate of Bishop Garrigan High School, Algona. Army National Guard Pvt. Gregg A. Bowman, graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training. Bowman is a 2007 graduate of Hampton High School. Army Reserve Pvt. Nicholas D. Angell, and Army National Guard Pvt. Clint K. Wilkinson graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Angell is the son of Merrill Angell and Rose Angell, both of Mitchell. Wilkinson is the son of LeNeil and Monique Wilkinson, of Belmond, and is a 2004 graduate of Belmond-Klemme High School. Army National Guard
Pvt. Tiara N. Mahon, Army Pfc. Kyle J. Hennick and Army National Guard Pvt. Danilo C. Aurea, graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. A 2008 graduate of Mason City High School, Mahon is the daughter of Jodi Draper, Mason City, and granddaughter of Kay Mahon, Clear Lake. Hennick is the son of Dean Hennick, of Charles City, and is a 2007 graduate of Charles City High School. Aurea is the son of Luz Aurea, of Charles City, and is a 2008 graduate of Charles City High School. Army Pvt. Deren C. Etjen graduated from One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo. The course of instruction included basic combat training and advanced individual training (AIT). Etjen is the son of Craig Etjen, of Parkersburg, and Sandra Dannenbring, of Henderson, Nev. He is a 1995 graduate of Parkersburg High School. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Charles E. Kleinwort, son of Joanne and Edward Kleinwort, of St. Ansgar, recently completed Naval Nuclear Power Training Pipeline, and qualified as a Naval nuclear operator. Kleinwort, the son of Joanne and Edward Kleinwort, St. Ansgar, is a 2006 graduate of St. Ansgar High School and joined the Navy in December, 2006.
Thank you Gary and Karen Peters say a gracious thank you to the many well-wishers, gifts, cards and visits for our 50th wedding anniversary. Over 200 pounds of food was donated to the food bank in our honor. God has very richly blessed us and we in turn thank God for family and friends.
Building exhibits chosen for State Fair MASON CITY — The following Cerro Gordo County 4-Hers were judged on building exhibits at the North Iowa Fair, Monday, July 20, and selected to represent the county at the Iowa State Fair in August. Each received purple State Fair selection rosette ribbons. County 4-H members are listed by name, 4-H club name, hometown of 4-H member, and name of building exhibit. Danielle Butler, Lakes Ambitious Feeders, Ankeny, consumer management, food and nutrition, personal development, visual arts. Tim Franken, Lakes Ambitious Feeders, Clear Lake, personal development. Marc Fullerton, Cartersville Wildcats, Nora Springs, science, mechanics, and engineering. Cody Grant, Thornton Farmhands, Thornton, shooting sports. Ashley Groh, Grimes VIP, Thornton, food and nutrition. McKenzie HannaMarken, CC Riders, Clear Lake, science, mechanics, and engineering. Olivia Hanna-Marken, CC Riders, Clear Lake, science, mechanics, and engineering. Andrew Hansen, Lincoln Peppy Pals, Clear Lake, food and nutrition. Eric Hansen, Lincoln Peppy Pals, Clear Lake , food and nutrition Luke Josten, Ventura Hustlers, Ventura, photography. Emily Joynt, Ventura Hustlers, Ventura, photography. Morgan Lawson, CC Riders, Plymouth, photog-
raphy. Allison O'Connor, Cartersville Wildcats, Rockford, personal development. Jason O'Connor, Cartersville Wildcats, Rockford, science, mechanics, and engineering. Spencer Orr, Bits and Spurs, Clear Lake, photography. Allison Pike, Community Springers, Mason City, clothing. Eric Quade, Mason City Challengers, Mason City, science, mechanics, and engineering, visual arts. Taya Riediger, Cartersville Wildcats, Rockwell, agriculture and natural resources. Amy Rosenbaum, Portland Community Springers, Nora Springs, personal development. Clayton Sampson, Mason City Challengers, Mason City, agriculture and natural resources; horticulture. Joel Schwichtenberg, Lakes Ambitious Feeders, Clear Lake, visual arts. Courtney Sherwood, Lincoln Peppy Pals, Rockwell, photography. Colin Sido, Geneseo Haymakers/Rockwell Rough Riders, Rockwell, 4H Poster. Matt Sturges, Rockwell Busy B's, Rockwell, food and nutrition Christa Terwilliger, CC Riders, Clear Lake, clothing. Aunalea Timpe, CC Riders, Mason City, home improvement. Hunter Uhde, Thornton Farmhands, Thornton, home improvement. Janice Waldron, Ventura Hustlers, Ventura, photography. Courtney Younge, Ventura Hustlers, Ventura, horticulture.
4-H swine results MASON CITY — Results of the 4-H FFA Swine Show held Thursday, July 23, at the North Iowa Fair are as follows: Derby Pens of Three Grand Champion, Marc Fullerton, Nora Springs, Cartersville Wildcats 4-H Club; Reserve Champion, Allison O'Connor, Rockford, Cartersville Wildcats 4-H Club. Derby Individual Pigs Grand Champion, Marc Fullerton, Nora Springs, Cartersville Wildcats 4-H Club; Reserve Champion, Allison O'Connor, Rockford, Cartersville Wildcats 4-H Club. Breeding Gilts Grand Champion, Luke Josten, Ventura, Ventura Hustlers 4-H Club; Reserve Champion, Jason O'Connor, Rockford, Cartersville Wildcats 4-H Club. Senior Showmanship Grand Champion, Emily Fjone, Swaledale, Geneseo Haymakers Rockwell Rough Riders 4-H Club; Reserve Champion, Jason O'Connor, Rockford, Cartersville Wildcats 4-H Club. Junior Showmanship Grand Champion, Luke Josten, Ventura, Ventura Hustlers 4-H Club; Reserve Champion, Josi Fjone, Swaledale, Geneseo Haymakers Rockwell Rough Riders 4-H Club. Market Pens of 3 Grand Champion, Luke Josten, Ventura Hustlers 4-H Club, Ventura Reserve Champion, Kara Ditsworth, West Fork FFA, Rockwell Market Individual Pigs Grand Champion, Kara Ditsworth, West Fork FFA, Rockwell Reserve Champion, Luke Josten, Ventura Hus-
tlers 4-H Club, Ventura The 4-H/FFA Swine Show was judged by Dr. Harold Hodson from Ankeny, Iowa.
Kirkwood graduates CEDAR RAPIDS — Approximately 2,160 students at Kirkwood Community College graduated in spring commencement ceremonies held May 16, at the U.S. Cellular Center, Cedar Rapids. North Iowa graduates include: ALGONA — Cassi Bitz, pre-business transfer, associate of arts; Jessica Elbert, marketing, associate of science/career option; Hilary McGuire, marketing management, associate of applied science. BELMOND — Stephanie Bock, nursing, pre-bachelor of science in nursing, associate of arts; Kassie Erickson, liberal arts, associate of arts. CLEAR LAKE — David Barkela, liberal arts (open), associate of arts; Kyle Hejna, golf course and athletic turfgrass management, associate of applied science; Lucas Mahaffey, liberal arts, associate of arts; Ashley Rinnels, early childhood education, associate of arts. DOUGHERTY — Chelsea Marzen, liberal arts, associate of arts. HAMPTON — Alyssa Keehn, liberal arts (open), associate of arts; Kinsey Poulos, liberal arts, associate of arts. LEDYARD — Tara Johnson, pre-business transfer, associate of arts. LUVERNE — Alex Hilbert, agriculture, associate of arts. MASON CITY — Matthew Braun, pre-business transfer, associate of
arts; Brock Stecker, prebusiness transfer, associate of arts. THOMPSON — Ashley Friesenborg, liberal arts, associate of science. TITONKA — Meggie Lee, human resources, certificate.
Student Poetry Contest CLEAR LAKE — A poem titled, "My Last Home," written by Alysha Walker, of Clear Lake, is officially registered in The American Library of Poetry 2009 Student Poetry Contest. Walker's poem was submitted by her teacher at school. Throughout the summer, semi-final and final rounds of grading by a review committee, will culminate in the Sept. 30, selection of this year's division winners and runners-up, and the awarding of prizes. Walker's poem will also be published in a new book titled, "Inspired," scheduled for release in the fall. The book features only a select cross section of poems submitted for the contest.
Mount Mercy Dean's List CEDAR RAPIDS — Mount Mercy College released the names of students named to the 2009 spring semester Dean's List. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and who graded with a letter grade for six or more semester hours is eligible for the Dean's List. North Iowa students recognized include: AlGONA — Amber Nerdig, Jared Poeppe. DUMONT — Ranae Wiegmann. HAMPTON — Kyle DeBoer. LATIMER — Anna Keehn. MASON CITY —Jessica Trappe.
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CHARLES CITY — Tige and Penny Willsher, of Charles City, are parents of a daughter, Sebrina Rose Willsher, born July 1, 2009 at 12:02 p.m. She weighed 5 lbs., 8 oz., and was 18 inches long. Grandparents are Lee and Diane Winter, Charles City, the late Mike and Barb Willsher, Marble Rock, and Ernie and Mary Willsher, of Nashua. Great-grandparents are Bob and Bev Wolff, Charles City, the late Irvin and Evelyn Winter, New
CLEAR LAKE — Gordon and Ruth (Palmer) Nichols will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with a card shower. They were married July 23, 1949, in Garner. They have five children, nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Greetings may be sent to Gordon and Ruth at 906 S. Third St., Clear Lake, Iowa 50428.
Hampton, the late Claire and Eileen Willsher, Marble Rock, the late Vernon and Gladys Hull, Mason City, and Josie and the late Bud Roethler.
Varney, McIntire Schipper, 40 years MASON CITY — Harold "Skip" Schipper and Jan (Utter) Schipper of Mason City were married Aug. 9, 1969, at the First United Methodist Church in Mason City. They will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with family and friends. The couple's children and their spouses are Missy and Jeff Sneed of Kansas City, Kan., and Sarah Seward of Mason City. Cards may be sent to Skip and Jan Schipper at 1450 N. Rhode Island, Mason City, Iowa 50401.
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JILLIAN ANNE VARNEY, of Waterloo, is the daughter of James Varney of Waterloo and Cheryl Pederson of Brownsville, Minn. She is employed at NSB Bank in Mason City. BRIAN RAYMOND McINTIRE, of Clear Lake, is the son of Glen and Deb McIntire of Clear Lake. Brian is a graduate of Wartburg College and is employed at Glen's Tire in Clear Lake, and Sioux Falls Storm in Sioux Falls, S.D. The couple will be married Aug. 15, 2009, at the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake.
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NORTHWOOD — Dean W. Morris, of Northwood, will celebrate his 90th birthday with an open house from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at Riverside Church, 527 N. Kentucky Ave., Mason City. He requests no gifts, please. He was born Aug. 8, 1919 in New Providence, Iowa. Cards may be sent to: Riverside Church, 527 N. Kentucky Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401. Come help Dean celebrate his 90th birthday!
Bonner, 50 years SWALEDALE — John and Leona (Scholl) Bonner, of Swaledale, were married Aug. 8, 1959, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockwell. They will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner on Aug. 8. The couple's children and their spouses are Scott and Sandy Bonner of Des Moines, Sherri and Jay Pitkin of Mason City, Jerri and Mark Kleihauer, of Clive, and Jeff and Audra Bonner, of West Des Moines. They also have nine grandchildren.
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS NORTHWOOD — *Lauren Hartman. TITONKA — Gail EMMETSBURG — Iowa Hamilton. WESLEY — Nicholas Lakes Community College Kirsch, Shelby Kunkel, released its spring honors list, recognizing full-time *Anthony Thilges. WHITTEMORE — students who demonstrated academic excellence by *Jennifer More. earning a grade point average of 3.25 (based on a Central College 4.00 scale) or higher. An academic award asterisk (*) denotes students who received a 4.00 PELLA — Alison Mason, grade point average. of Pella, and daughter of North Iowa students Dan and Kay Mason, of named to the spring honMason City, is the recipiors list are as follows: ent of the 2009 Graham ALGONA — *Derek Distinguished Scholar Becknal, Donelle Bradford, Award, at Central College. Carol Daughenbaugh, The award is one of Cen*Tina Dudley, *Alison Fox, tral's academic awards Aubrey Green, Samantha presented annually to stuHelgeson, Jacob dents demonstrating dediKuhlmann, Clayton cation and commitment to Lentsch, Michelle their studies. McGuire, *Erin Peterson, The Graham DistinMelissa Ricke, Shawna guished Scholar Award is Sassman, Stephanie Stegiven to students who are burg-Hubrich, *Cristin distinguished in both acaTandberg, Michelle demic performance and in Vitzthum, Andrea Willms, the promise of future serApril Wolf, *Megan Zimvice to worldwide socimerman. eties, and whose personal BANCROFT — *Kimperspectives have signifiberly Bormann. cantly been enhanced by BRITT — *Anna Dallparticipation in an interman. national education proBUFFALO CENTER — gram. Thomas Balvance. Mason received a bachBURT — Jillian Bowelor's degree in internaman, Laura Hosford, tional studies and Spanish Brooke Simpson. from Central College, in CORWITH — Kevin May. Cram. FOREST CITY — Cancer Society Michael Farland. scholarship award JOICE — *Anthony Appel. DES MOINES — The LAKE MILLS — Cass American Cancer Society Pierce. announces Justin Stout, of LAKOTA — *Sonia Rockwell, is a recipient of a Edwards. $1,000 college scholarship LEDYARD — Sara for the 2009 academic Karels. year. Stout is among 40 LUVERNE — Kaleb cancer survivors from Wolf, Joseph Carroll, Iowa, Minnesota, South Calvin Hefty. Dakota and Wisconsin MASON CITY — Jason awarded a scholarship by Molander. the American Cancer
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Society. Stout plans to attend Kirkwood Community College and major in recreation, leisure and human services.
Gildner. MASON CITY — Samantha Allgood, Anna Hachfeld.
U of I Journalism scholarships awarded
IOWA CITY — The School of Journalism and Communication in U of I Honors Program Mass the University of Iowa scholarships awarded College of Liberal Arts and Augsburg College IOWA CITY — The Uni- Sciences awarded scholargraduate ships to two Mason City versity of Iowa Honors MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. Program presented 60 students, at the Fourth — Abby Ferjak, of Forest Estate banquet. University of Iowa stuCity, Iowa, earned a degree dents with more than Danielle Miller, a senior in youth and family minjournalism and pre-law $60,000 in scholarships istry, in spring commence- during its annual recogni- student, received the ment exercises at Augstion ceremony this spring, Shafer Family Trust Scholburg College. to honor students' acade- arship. The scholarship is awarded to a junior, senior, mic, extracurricular and or post-graduate student research accomplishBellevue University with academic excellence ments. graduate focusing on the adaptation North Iowa students and use of electronic BELLEVUE, Neb. — Joel recognized were: LAKE MILLS — Kathryn imaging and visualization Matteson, of Clear Lake, technologies to report and Iowa, received a master of Gaskill, a senior received disseminate news and the Collegiate Scholar arts degree in leadership, news-related information following the 2009 spring Award. A history major to the public. semester at Bellevue Uni- with a museum studies Olivia Moran, a junior certificate, Gaskill is a stuversity. journalism and communident curator on a forthcation studies major from coming exhibit about the Greenville College Mason City, received the Filipino Pavilion at the Dean's List Bruce A. Harrison Memor1904 World's Fair, schedGREENVILLE, Ill. — uled to open at Old Capitol ial Scholarship. The scholElizabeth Wright, of Museum in August. She is arship is awarded to a sophomore or junior jourMason City, Iowa, was the daughter of Michael named to the Dean's List at and Debra Gaskill, and is a nalism major. the conclusion of the 2009 2004 graduate of Lake spring semester, at Mills High School. U of M Dean's List Greenville College. MASON CITY — Anne MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. To be eligible, Wright Buchele, a senior received Brooke Lukensmeyer, of — had to attain at least a 3.7 the Collegiate Scholar Hampton, Iowa, and grade point average. She Award. She is a civil engiAlyson Siegrist, of Wesley, also was named a College neering major and art Iowa, were named to the Scholar, signifying she has minor with plans to study 2009 spring semester made the Dean's List for architecture in graduate Dean's List at the Univerthree or more consecutive school. Buchele is the sity of Minnesota Twin semesters. daughter of John and Cities campus. Debra Sjolinder, and is a Students on the list 2005 graduate of Mason Bethel University achieved a grade point City High School; Rajiv average of 3.66 or higher Dean's List Verma, a sophomore, while taking 12 or more received the Rhodes DunST. PAUL, Minn. — credits. lap Sophomore Award. Bethel University released its spring semester Dean's Verma is a integrative U of N Dean's List physiology major, who is List, honoring students also working on a Spanish who achieved a grade point LINCOLN, Neb. — minor. He is the son of average of 3.6 or greater. Andrew Landgraf, of Rajinder and Asha Verma, Kanawha, Iowa, was North Iowa students and is a 2007 graduate of recognized were: named to the spring Mason City High School. BELMOND — Ryan semester Dean's List at the
University of NebraskaLincoln. To qualify, Landgraf received at least a 3.50 grade point average, while taking a minimum of 12 semester hours.
University of St. Thomas Dean's List ST. PAUL, Minn. — Emily Pritchard and Joshua Witt, both of Clear Lake, Iowa were named to the University of St. Thomas 2009 spring semester Dean's List. Students must post grade point averages of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale to be named to the Dean's List.
RCTC Dean's List ROCHESTER — The following North Iowa students were named to the spring semester Dean's List at Rochester Community and Technical College. To be eligible students received a grade point average between 3.0 and 4.0. BANCROFT — Jacob Radmaker. MASON CITY — Lisa Blinkmann. NORTHWOOD — Trisha Millard. OSAGE — Michael Lee, Andrew Reichenbacher.
Northwestern College Dean's List ORANGE CITY — The academic Dean's List for the spring 2009 semester at Northwestern College, included the names of Kady Bram and Kendra Thomas, both of Rockwell. The Dean's List includes students who achieved a semester grade point average of 3.50 or above while carrying a minimum of 12 graded hours.
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Shreckengost, 40 years SHEFFIELD —Robert and Kate (Meints) Shreckengost were united in marriage on Aug. 1, 1969. Bob and Kate will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, with their family. They have three children, Tim (Tracy) Shreckengost, Tom Shreckengost, and Todd (Sara) Shreckengost. They are blessed with seven grandchildren, all living in Sheffield: Sydney and Madison, Tanner and Grace, and Hayden, Nolan and Braylon.
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CALLIE RENAE BRUNSVOLD, of Kensett, is the daughter of Harold Brunsvold of Kensett. Callie graduated from North Central High School in 2004, and from Iowa State University in 2008 with a bachelor's degree in marketing. She is employed by Diamond Jo Casino in Northwood. JEFFREY LEE SCHMIDT, of Crystal Lake, is the son of Robert Schmidt of Woden and Colleen Schmidt Forest City. Jeffrey graduated from WodenCrystal Lake-Titonka High School in 1998, and from Upper Iowa University in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in conservation management. He is employed by Hancock
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Here's a fun election night social media dashboard that we created using the RebelMouse platform. Take a look: www.king5.com
Signature checking. 500k votes expected to be counted in King Co. today. Counting stops at 5. pbs.twimg.comby John Langeler via twitter 11/6/2012 9:59:47 PM
KING5.com's custom ballot results for Washington state, and King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Here's a link to the explainer: www.king5.com
The custom results page is linked off of this page: www.king5.com/vote
KING 5 photojournalist Ken Jones getting ready to cover his 10th presidential election. #election2012 instagr.amby KING5Seattle via twitter 11/6/2012 10:31:46 PM
RT @ChrisGrygiel: Key # to watch tonight - McKenna's % in King Co. In '04, Rossi won 40.09% in King. Gotta think McK needs to be above that #waelex #wagovby the1stdistrict via twitter 11/6/2012 10:32:55 PM
Our #KING5 team has you covered on-air, online, mobile, & on social media. Decision 2012! Starting at 3:30! http://ow.ly/f4SGA #waelexby Chris Daniels via twitter 11/6/2012 11:06:01 PM
NBC's Chuck Todd explains the nightmare possibility of an Electoral College tie in the presidential race. First polls on the east coast close in less than 50 minutes.
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
One Florida elections office mistakenly told voters in robocalls the election was on Wednesday.
Candidates travel to key locations on Election Day http://nbcnews.to/SLB2RK #NBCPoliticsby NBC News via twitter 11/6/2012 11:17:48 PM
Need an election night list to follow on Twitter? Try this one: https://twitter.com/nbcnews/elections2012 #NBCPoliticsby NBC News via twitter 11/6/2012 11:21:40 PM
(AP) -- Rising prices and unemployment were heavy on the minds of voters Tuesday even as a glimmer of optimism peeked through, with 4 in 10 saying the nation's economy is getting better. There was wide agreement that the economy still has far to go -- three-fourths of voters said it was poor or not so good, according to preliminary results of exit polls. Only a fourth thought they were better off financially than four years ago when President Barack Obama was elected.
Watch NBC News special election coverage here. First East Coast polls close in 30 minutes.
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
WATCH LIVE: @nbcnightlynews followed by live coverage of #Decision2012 http://nbcnews.to/SLCOSS #NBCPoliticsby NBC News via twitter 11/6/2012 11:34:12 PM
Heading to Kent park-n-ride to chat with @JayInslee who will be with supporters to get out the vote #WaElex #wagovby elisa hahn via twitter 11/6/2012 11:36:35 PM
How are Instagram users visualizing Election Day? Check out http://electiongrams.com #NBCPoliticsby NBC News via twitter 11/6/2012 11:36:55 PM
Sec state Sam Reed predicts we'll know the winner of the governor's race on Friday #WaElex #wagovby elisa hahn via twitter 11/6/2012 11:40:02 PM
The after work crowd starting to arrive at the voting center at King Co Elections HQ. #waelex p.twimg.com/A7DjZRECUAA4H46.jpgby Chris Ingalls via twitter 11/6/2012 11:42:34 PM
WATCH LIVE: America Votes; Special NBC News Coverage and Analysis, on-air and online at http://nbcnews.to/SLFika #NBCPoliticsby NBC News via twitter 11/6/2012 11:58:11 PM
Covering WA 1st Congressional District tonight. Will be at Republican John Koster's HQ in Everett. Predicted to be close race w/ DelBeneby Linda Byron via twitter 11/6/2012 11:58:56 PM
#waelex There's about an hour wait to vote at the #Pierce County Annex. Voters lining up who lost ballots/envelopes. Never got ballots.by Drew Mikkelsen via twitter 11/6/2012 11:59:50 PM
What would you ask John Koster if you were interviewing him? He's R running for 1st Congressional Dist in WA state.by Linda Byron via twitter 11/7/2012 12:00:03 AM
RT @drewmikk: Remember that cell phone video showing a #Gig Harbor teacher involved in "horseplay" at Kopachuk MS? No criminal charges w ...by elisa hahn via twitter 11/7/2012 12:00:27 AM
NBC News declares Mitt Romney the projected winner in Indiana and Kentucky. #NBCPoliticsby NBC News via twitter 11/7/2012 12:01:30 AM
#waelex There's no wait for drivers dropping off their ballots at the county annex.by Drew Mikkelsen via twitter 11/7/2012 12:01:58 AM
The Pierce County annex that is. #waelexby Drew Mikkelsen via twitter 11/7/2012 12:02:17 AM
NBC News declares Barack Obama the projected winner in Vermont. #NBCPoliticsby NBC News via twitter 11/7/2012 12:02:53 AM
#waelex Head of elections in #pierce co (Auditor Julie Anderson) says she's surprised so many voters turned up today with ballot problems.by Drew Mikkelsen via twitter 11/7/2012 12:04:13 AM
How much power does your laptop draw? @brianmrosenthal: Journalists asked to pay $200 for Internet/power at WA GOP election night party.by Robert Mak via twitter 11/7/2012 12:04:27 AM
Auditor suggests voters in Pierce Co. with problems go to other voting locations: Gig Harbor Civic Center, Clover Park College, #wa elexby Drew Mikkelsen via twitter 11/7/2012 12:05:53 AM
RT @king5seattle: .@NBCNews declares Obama projected winner Vermont, Romney projected winner Indiana and Kentucky #election2012by Chris Daniels via twitter 11/7/2012 12:06:04 AM
(Con't list of #pierce voting spots) Puyallup Library, Maintenance Facility, Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals w/ Disabilities. #waelexby Drew Mikkelsen via twitter 11/7/2012 12:07:20 AM
.@NBCNews declares Virginia too close to call. #election2012by Chris Daniels via twitter 11/7/2012 12:08:02 AM
.@NBCNews declares Virginia too close to call. #election2012by Chris Daniels via twitter 11/7/2012 12:08:02 AM
Record setting pace of ballots received at King Co Elections HQ. an estimated 750,000 already on sit. #waelex p.twimg.com/A7Dpj_pCIAAPNzP.jpgby Chris Ingalls via twitter 11/7/2012 12:09:31 AM


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Here you will find a list of links pertaining to middle school homeschoolers (that's roughly ages 11-14, or grades 6-8)
Merge Cube: Augmented & Virtual Reality Games & Learning
Budget Educational Board Games
Internet Safety with Circle with Disney
Get Mapmaking (A Geography Review)
Board Games That Teach Chemistry
Games for Kids that Like Minecraft
5 Netflix Documentaries for Your Teen to Watch
6 Things You Don't Need to Homeschool Your Child
Evolution The Beginning Game Review
Doodle Lit, Drawing on the Classics
Bloxels Builder Review, hands-on video game creation!
Marie's Words Vocabulary Cards
FREE Printable Homeschool Science Lab Notebook
Make Geography FUN For Everyone!
Homeschooling A Child With Dysgraphia
When Your Homeschooled Child is Behind
Free Online Art Lessons for Homeschoolers
Creating a Middle School Portfolio
Experience-Based Homeschooling
Homeschooling at the Dollar Store
How to Engage Reluctant Learners
Learning Style vs Teaching Style
Hands-On Medieval Unit Study Plan
Make an Ancient Egyptian Cartouche Bookmark
Printable Ancient Egypt Board Game
Time Capsule: Medieval England Review
Gross Science: What Grows in Your Home?
Let's Learn About Digestion Experiment
Free Online Art Lessons for Homeschoolers
Famous Figures of the Renaissance paper dolls
Professor Noggin's First Peoples of North America Card Game
Holidays of the World Cookbook
Tenzi Math Dice Game & Card Deck
APlusTutorSoft Multi-Sensory Math Curriculum
FREE Printable Spelling Battleship Game
10 Word Games for Middle Schoolers
Typecrush: A Puzzling Game of Words
Read My List (Game review)
Homeschool Programming Curriculum
Cranium Brain Breaks, 200 mini-games review
iTooch Family of Educational Apps


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Sat. April 21st, 7:00 PM
Ticketing: Call the Binghamton Theater Organ Society Box Office at (607) 773 1495, or order online at binghamtontos.org
Pricing: Adults- $20.00, BTOS Members and Veterans- $15, Students- $5.00, Children Under 8- FREE
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Special Information: Season tickets are available in 4-packs, only $40.00 with your $40.00 membership! Preordered tickets and 4 packs will be held at the door starting two hours before the show. Single tickets will be available at the door.
"Pop Pipes: Waltzes, Tangos, and Marches"
Nancy Wildoner's new show for the Theatre Organ will sweep you off your feet. Old and new HIT songs, some to be danced onstage by specially invited guest dancers.


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When I look at my multicultural children, all I see is… children. They have no idea of the battles that are fought around the world among people of different races, nationalities and religions. They do not identify themselves (yet) with any heritage (being born in China to parents from different cultural and ethnic background).
As we are celebrating Black History Month around the world, I can't but think that we are what we make ourselves and our children. We make the labels, we judge people by their skin color, religion and nationality. We can't ignore all the differences and diversities we have. After all, we have been created different, unique. But what we can do, is accept and embrace equality and unity that are within us; the fact that the very uniqueness we have is what binds us, makes us special. Instead of singling out our differences, we should appreciate them.
Today I would like to share some quotes on equality and peace that belong to prominent people of African/African-American heritage. These are some beautiful words and I hope that you can share these quotes with your children while exploring with them African and African-American cultures. These are beautiful quotes so share them with your friends and family!
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Are Those Your Kids? on Multicultural Kid Blogs
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A Crafty Arab
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Mother in the Mix
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Creative World of Varya
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| Advisory Opinion No. 89-3:
|Whether the post-employment restrictions of §73(8) of the Public Officers Law prohibit a former Assistant Counsel to the Governor from appearing or practicing before the [Board].
Pursuant to the authority vested in the New York State Ethics Commission ("Commission") by §94(15) of the Executive Law, the Commission hereby renders its opinion that neither the two-year ban nor the life-time post-employment restriction of §73(8) of the Public Officers Law act to prohibit the former Assistant Counsel to the Governor from appearing and practicing or receiving compensation for services rendered before the [Board] generally, or with respect to the [application], after his termination from service as an Assistant Counsel.
No person who has served as a state officer or employee shall within a period of two years after the termination of such service or employment appear or practice before such state agency or receive compensation for any services rendered by such former officer or employee on behalf of any person, firm, corporation or association in relation to any case, proceeding or application or other matter before such agency. No person who has served as a state officer or employee shall after the termination of such service or employment appear, practice, communicate or otherwise render services before any state agency or receive compensation for any such services rendered by such former officer or employee on behalf of any person, firm, corporation or other entity in relation to any case, proceeding, application or transaction with respect to which such person was directly concerned and in which he personally participated during the period of his service or employment, or which was under his or her active consideration. . . .As the Commission noted in its Advisory Opinion Number 88-1, subdivision 8 of §73, generally referred to as the "revolving door" provision, "sets the ground rules for what individuals may do with the knowledge, experience and contacts gained from public service after they terminate employment with a state agency."
In order to determine whether the two year ban applies in this case, the Commission must determine the agency from which the employee terminated and the agency before which the employee intends to appear; in this case, the [Board]. If the Board is found to be the same State agency from which the State employee terminated, the two-year ban would apply. In this case, the requesting individual terminated from the Executive Chamber.
Executive Chamber
The Executive Chamber was created by Article 2 of the Executive Law as the Office of the Governor. (§2 of the Executive Law.) A Secretary and Counsel to the Governor were also established. (§4 of the Executive Law). The Executive Chamber is an entity separate and distinct from the Executive Department, which was established by Article 3 of the Executive Law, with the Governor as its head.1 (§30). While there are a multiplicity of entities established within the Executive Department, the Executive Chamber is not among those so contained.
The [Board]
Pursuant to [ ] law, the [Board] is located within the Department of [ ], which is not part of the Executive Department.2 It consists of seven members, one of whom is the Commissioner [a State agency], an entity which is part of the Executive Department. The Board is responsible for issuing certificates permitting certain construction in the State. Any four of seven members of the Board constitute a quorum and can act as the Board. Therefore, the Commissioner of [a State agency] cannot solely influence the outcome nor is he or she required to participate in final decisions.
Further, mere presence of one Executive Department officer on the Board does not change the character of the Board or make it a part of the Executive Department. There are a number of boards and councils on which heads of State departments sit by virtue of the position which they hold. The fact that these individuals serve on such boards and councils solely because of their position does not make those boards and councils part of the State agency from which the department head comes. To find otherwise would compromise the integrity and independence of those boards and councils.
The second issue which the Commission was asked to address was whether the lifetime restriction of §73(8) applies to the individual in this case, with respect to the particular proceeding (the "Project").
The facts are these. While an Assistant Counsel to the Governor, the individual has been responsible for issues in certain areas. The individual had regular contact with three agencies.
There have been no Board applications since approximately 1980 until the one at issue in this opinion.3 The Board has not conducted any proceedings during the time that the individual has been employed as Assistant Counsel.
As part of his duties as Assistant Counsel, the individual negotiated on behalf of the Governor in connection with certain legislation which, when enacted, would have a direct impact on regulatory or project-specific decisions of these agencies. At no time, has any of his legislative work been related, directly or indirectly, to the Project at issue.
The individual, while employed by the State, never reviewed any of the documents submitted by [applicant] in the [proceeding]. Neither did he then review any of the papers or documents which may have been prepared by or on behalf of [applicant] and used for any other purpose outside the [proceeding] itself.
The individual learned of the [project] proceeding before the Board through a discussion about the impact of the expiration date of the Board as contained in the law4 with an attorney for [applicant] who had called to ask about the operation of the sunset of the statute. He responded to the call in the same manner as he had previously responded in conversations with legislative staff, and would subsequently respond in meetings with legislative staff, with interest groups, and in public forums. In the conversation, the specifics of the [project] were never discussed.
The [project] proceeding is mentioned in two monthly reports filed by the [Department] with the Executive Chamber. The information the requesting individual received in those reports was of a strictly informational nature available to any number of people to read.
In early 1985 the individual attended one meeting where the project was discussed. Principles of the [project], a staff member of [a State agency], a Governor's staff person and the individual attended. The meeting occurred about two years prior to any [filing]. No members of the Board attended the meeting. A State official who was present at the meeting confirmed to a staff member of the Commission that the purpose of the meeting was to explain [applicant's] interest in investing in the State and to present the economic development potential of the [project] only. The merits of the application could not have been discussed because there was no application at the time. The requesting individual attended the meeting as an observer at the request of the Governor's staff person. The individual was not required to and did not perform any task as a result of the meeting, nor did he have any responsibility for the matter at any time.
The individual never participated in the actual review of nor worked on the application either in his capacity as Assistant Counsel or with the Department.
The "lifetime" bar contained in 73(8) of the Public Officers Law applies to a specific case, proceeding, application or transaction with respect to which a person ". . . was directly concerned and in which he personally participated during the period of his service or employment, or which was under his or her active consideration" (emphasis added). Personal participation and direct concern in a specific case, etc., requires more than awareness of or informal conversation concerning the circumstances involved. An individual must have actually participated in and been directly concerned with the substance of the case, application, proceeding or transaction or have actively considered the substance of it. The receipt of two general reports or the attendance at one meeting, remote in time before the filing of the actual application, where no substantive discussion nor decision affecting a particular application occurs does not rise to direct concern and personal participation in the application. Nor, can one conclude that the case was under the individual's active consideration in any substantive way at all.
Given the foregoing circumstances, the Commission concludes that, while a State employee, the individual was not directly concerned with, did not personally participate in or have the proceeding before the Board under his active consideration. Therefore, the lifetime restriction of §73(8) does not apply to his appearance or practicing in this particular proceeding.
This opinion, until and unless amended or revoked, shall be binding on the Commission in any subsequent proceeding concerning the individual who requested the opinion and who acted in good faith, unless material facts were omitted or misstated.
All concur:
Elizabeth D. Moore, Chair
Joseph J. Buderwitz, Jr.
Angelo A. Costanza
Norman Lamm
Robert B. McKay, Members
Dated: June 16, 1989


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Tim Burton + Adams Family = Creepy Animated Movie
Breaking news! Tim Burton is making a creepy animated movie! In other news, Tyler Perry is making a movie about black family life, and George Romero is making a movie about zombies.
According to Coming Soon, Burton is working on an animated version of The Addams Family based on the Charles Addams' New Yorker illustrations. The film will reportedly use computer animation rather than the stop-motion techniques utilized for previous Burton films, and may be presented in black and white. If that isn't vague enough for you, the film "might" star Justin Bieber and "could possibly" feature the reanimated corpse of Dennis Hopper.


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Are you shopping for winter wedding invitations? It is harder to find a nice winter wedding invitation as the majority of the weddings occur during the summer, spring or fall, but rest assured there are some available.
There used to be a time when almost no one got married in the colder months of the year. However more and more couples are deciding to use the winter elements to their advantage and getting married during the more festive times of the year.
Winter weddings (and winter wedding invitations) usually focus on themes
of a winter wonderland or are grander celebrations of wintertime
holidays such as Christmas, New Years or Valentines day. Weddings done
right at this time of the year can have a magical feel to them, as can
your winter wedding invitation.
Even though it is more difficult to find winter themed wedding stationery, we managed to find a few you may like! We hope they are exactly what you are looking for.
Sometimes you can just use wedding invitations with appropriate colors to indicate a season. Good colors for winter weddings include blue, green, red and silver.


text: Il giorno lun, 18/02/2008 alle 10.06 -0600, Christopher Arthur ha scritto: > Hello Debian List, [...] > to install from the server (i.e., my laptop). So the installer doesn't > know where or how to find the rest of the operating system. One thing > that is working, however, is that my laptop has apache web server up > and running, so maybe i can spoof the mirror locally, but i'm not ready > to download all the mirror files so i would need to know if that would > work before trying it. Any suggestions? I tried the new installer this week end, but I still have to complete my tests. Anyway, I downloaded the first iso cd image, and served its files via a local ftp server. You don't need to download the whole archive, just the first CD from stable or testing (depending on what d-i you are running). Bye, Giuseppe


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We had bloggers onsite for Day 1 at the Worldwide Invitational 2008 in Paris. Elizabeth Harper, Turpster, and Jennie Lees were all in France to provide in-depth coverage with liveblogging, pictures, and videos, and our entire staff was back here in the US to break out the analysis and coverage of the live streams. Here's a roundup of all the posts from Day 1.
Analysis by Class
- WoW Insider podcast
- Gallery: Diablo 3
- Gallery: Splash screen speculation
- Gallery: A first look at the WWI digs
- Movie: Turpster talks to people waiting in line for WWI
- Movie: Turpster amok in Paris


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>Looking at the markup world, XSL does support EON/EOFF, while CSS does
>not yet.
I.e. if I understand, I could genreate the equivalent of this text
Wach<EON>st</EON>ube or Wach<EOFF>st</EOFF>ube
I suspect that this would look a lot more complicated using the actual
commands in XSL. Would you be able to give us a sample of the full syntax?
This archive was generated by hypermail 2.1.2 : Tue Jul 10 2001 - 17:20:57 EDT


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In the age of the superinjunction many public figures are seeking a way to control the press. The presenting legal issue is personal privacy. Famous people don't want their dirty washing hung out for all to see.
We might have some sympathy with those in the public eye. Those who fall into sin must feel trapped like hares in the headlights of an oncoming juggernaut as they know that wide-scale gossip and public judgement will ensue. I know as vicar that I am scrutinised by the community, I can't imagine what that is like on a national or international scale. Moral failure corners people, and the more public the figure, the more attention is drawn to them, as King Solomon wrote:
The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them;
the cords of their sins hold them fast. (Proverbs 5:22)
"News" spreads quickly, especially in a digital age, fuelled by gossip, which is a source of power for which we all have an insatiable appetite.
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts. (Proverbs 18:8)
There is an obvious solution to the problem. If you don't want people reading about your sin, stop sinning. But then, people fall, and fall hard, even church leaders. So do people have the right to know or should gossip be discouraged?
The confusion lies, it seems, in the role of the media as a the means for holding those in power to account. There needs to be a mechanism, apart from the state, for restraining evil. The state has its visible and hyper vigilant police force, CCTV cameras and of course the ultimate source of omniscience, GCHQ and SIGINT, whose stated aim is to provide intelligence, protect information and inform relevant UK policy to keep society safe and successful in the Internet Age is supported by good investigative journalism, and so it should be. The media even helps increase a godly fear of the state by the proliferation of reality TV programmes about the work of police; Road Wars, Night Cops, Lock Up, Border Patrol and of course the regular news. Of course, the reality on the ground is that the police are spread too thin and so are ineffective. Yet, the media must be free to be able to hold the state to account, by exposing the sin, greed, corruption and hypocrisy of those in power and the media thankfully aims to fill that role.
We should be worried if the state holds absolute power, by also controlling the media, as some argue is already the case in the UK as the BBC functions as the mouthpiece of state religion in Britain. Our judiciary have acted independently of the state to introduce superinjunctions, granting celebrities some freedom from snooping hacks and public gossip, but for how long? The state wants to decide whether or not the courts can grant such injunctions. We would not want politicians to make use of superinjunctions, would we?
I want to argue, that the concept of personal privacy is academic, we live in community where people know what other people do, our community is quite a large one, joined by the media. An then, of course, God is omniscient. God knows what we do in our bedrooms and whether it is good or evil. We have no privacy in the eyes of God. Superinjunctions can't stop God from knowing our transgressions.
The British state might be attempting to be omniscient but it can never know what everyone is doing, imagine a state where every home had state controlled CCTV (GCHQ and SIGINT is not far from that reality). The solution to the unhappy situation of superinjunctions is to know and accept that God is omniscient and omnipresent, so that nothing escapes his attention, because then evil is truly restrained and the media loses its place as gossip monger. God holds those in power to account.
For your ways are in full view of the LORD,
and he examines all your paths.
The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them;
the cords of their sins hold them fast.
For lack of discipline they will die,
led astray by their own great folly.
(Proverbs 5:21-23)
The question we face is, who do we want to be our God? The state or the living God? The choice is not difficult.


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LEGO Shoes By Kickers @ M&M Direct
I love these! Love them! These Lego shoes by Kickers are just so hideous that I am in love. I'm a fan of Ugly Pretty and these fit the bill perfectly. These have all be marked down substantially from their usual high prices and would make a great Christmas gift or winter pair of warmers.
The first pair are bright yellow with Lego images along the sole. I'm not a fan of this pair, if I am honest, that yellow is a bit too mustardy for my taste. These are down to £19.99 with a saving of £35 on the original price and available in sizes UK12 to UK 2.5.
The Infant Heritage Lego Print Kickers with laces or with strap, are both down to £19.99 too and I love these. They are crazy cool. White with Lego blocks all over them, kids will love them. I dig the red laces too. Available in sizes 12-2.5.
You can also nab a white pair with Lego laces, or the awesome Heritage pair in red with Lego straps. These are all £19.99 and just scrummy. It's just such a pity they don't have any in my child's size.
Thanks to shazzersere at HUKD!
TOPICS: Christmas UK School uniform Money


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Count on Kim to tame the Tiger
Tiger Woods lines up as 11/4 favourite in the betting for the Quail Hollow Championship with his arch rival Phil Mickelson at odds of 9/1.
Everyone got the pairing they wanted in The Masters with these two going at it in the final round in a contest the Mickelson came out best of by one shot.
Both the world number 1 and 2 have good records here, with Woods having finished 3rd, 11th and 1st, while Mickelson has not won this tournament but has four top 12 finishes to his name.
'Lefty' could have won The Masters if he hadn't found the water and sunk a couple of short putts in the final stretch but played outstanding golf all the same.
Tiger meanwhile didn't play up to the phenomenal best that we know he can and he went from brilliant to mediocre too often to really make a charge at the leaders.
So, where should we look to find an alternative to the front two? There is no shortage of talent in this field for a tournament that some call "The sixth Major".
Last year's winner Anthony Kim is certainly worth a glance at odds of 25/1. Kim had an indifferent start to the year with injury problems resulting in him not producing his best.
He finished an encouraging 20th at The Masters however and having finished 5th and 1st on his only two starts here, Quail Hollow is obviously a course that suits him and rule Kim out at your peril.
At 20/1 in the betting is current leader of the Race To Dubai, Geoff Ogilvy. The Australian is one of the most consistent performers on the tour and after a blistering start to the year where he won the Mercedez-Benz and Accenture Match Play, Ogilvy has continued to impress.
His Masters 15th and Shell Houston Open 6th to name but a couple of excellent efforts, and his excellent putting skills put him in with a huge chance.
Jim Furyk is another to look out for at 28/1 in the betting as he won this tournament in 2006 and also has a second to his name.
His missed cut last time out could be cause for concern but it wouldn't be a surprise to see the lanky American bounce back on a course he clearly gets on with.
Sergio Garcia and Padraig Harrington both have the class to win this and both are 33/1 shots but both are going to have to show something like coming to in to form before they are worth a bet.
Rory Sabbatini has attracted a lot of interest at odds of 33/1 as he has been playing some outstanding golf recently.
His putting and short game have vastly improved since last year and he seems to be on a bit of a streak at the moment having finished 2nd in the Zurich Classic, 6th in the Northern Trust and 8th in the Verizon Heritage.
He has finished 3rd here before and put in an average performance here last year when playing abysmally. Now he is playing well a big performance is expected from the temperamental South African.
Those who fancy backing someone at a bigger price could do worse than Brett Quigley at odds of 125/1.
The American has put in some cracking performances among some average ones recently with second place in the Puerto Rico Open and another second in the Transitions Championship.
His record at Quail Hollow reads 16, 14, 10, MC, so ignoring his performance last year he clearly gets on with the course and while this is a tough field he could easily play in to a place at big odds.
Others you may like to consider are previous winners Vijay Singh and David Toms, both at 50/1 but their form at the moment doesn't make them the best proposition.
Retief Goosen has found winning form again this year and can be backed at 40/1, while the ultra-consistent pair of Sean O'Hair and Nick Watney are available at 40/1 and 50/1 respectively and former Masters Champion Trevor Immelman is starting to look dangerous again at 66/1 in the betting.
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Anthony Kim - 25/1
Rory Sabbatini - 33/1
Brett Quigley - 125/1


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November 22, 2012 - 11:33am
Brioce help
hey there everybody. So I have this awesome recipe for brioche and last night I decided to make it but feeling very daring I also decided to double the butter. The bread rose amazingly and I knocked it down and formed it into braids. After that I expected it to rise again before I put it in the oven however it did not raise. Is this because I altered the recipe to much and the yeast cannot handle that amount of butter? I'm really stumped here. Can anyone shed some light here?
Thanks for the help
-by the way, I'm sorry for all the miss-spellings


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Jim Davis
Location: Ohio, USA
Bachelor of Music with an emphasis in Piano from Capital University, Columbus OH.
Master of Arts in Music Education from The Ohio State University, Columbus OH
Other graduate work at the University of North Texas, Denton TX and at Wright State University, Dayton/Celina OH
Public school music teacher for 8 years
Choir director/organist for most of the period from 1968-2012; several years as full time director of music and education at a Lutheran church
Instructor of Music at Wright State University - Lake Campus, Celina OH, 1988-2004
Instructor of Music at Highland Community College, Freeport IL, 2005-2013
Music Director of the Freeport Choral Society, Freeport, IL, 2010-2013
Currently living in Bexley, Ohio
My choral and instrumental compositions have been performed in Ohio, Georgia, Texas, Illinois, Rhode Island and Germany.
I have a (noisy) recording of one of my compositions at www.soundcloud.com/jldavis/twopoemsofjuanramonjimenez
The chorus was small, light on men and getting tired but willing to work hard. The pianist is wonderful.
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