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MASON CITY — Dr. Bill Franklin, of Mason City and Plymouth areas was inducted into the Hall of Fame at El Segundo High School, El Segundo, Calif., Oct. 15. Franklin is a 1959 graduate of El Segundo High School (ESHS). The high school established its Hall of Fame in recognition of uncommon achievement and perseverance by its graduates, who exemplify the school’s motto, “Enter to Learn, Go Forth for Service.” During its 80-year history, ESHS graduated some 12,000 students, of which 33 alumni have been inducted into the schools’ Hall of Fame. Franklin attended the University of CaliforniaDavis, graduating in 1964 with a bachelor’s degree in animal science-zoology. He got his master’s degree from Humboldt State University and his doctorate from Utah State. He came to Iowa in 1975 as an instructor in animal ecology at Iowa State University and remained on the faculty for 25 years, until his retirement in 2000.
My sincere appreciation for the many, many cards and prayers I have received during my illness. Also, for the food brought in and Pastor Linda for your visits and prayers. I am so thankful for the concerns of everyone and the many telephone calls. It helped to make the illness easier. Sincere thanks, — Irvin Hagen
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KRISTINA SYLVIA CAHILL, of Menifee, Calif., is the daughter of Mike and Kathy Cahill of Sun City, Calif. Kristina is a graduate of Paloma Valley High School in Menifee. She is employed as a dental hygienist at Pacific Dental Services in Murrieta, Calif. JEREMY LEE ESKILDSEN, of Menifee, Calif., is the son of Becky Eskildsen of Mason City and Larry Eskildsen of El Centro, Miller, Grabinski Calif. Jeremy is a graduate GLENCOE, Ill. — Lani Grabinski and Ross Miller were of Mason City High School. Jeremy is assistant married Sept. 19, 2009, at St. Elisabeth’s Church in superintendent at the Shea Glencoe, Ill., by the Rev. Daphne Cody. Home in Riverside, Calif. Lani is the daughter of Patti and the late Steve GraThe couple will be marbinski of Clear Lake. Ross is the son of Philip and Nancy ried at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Miller of Glencoe, Ill. Dec. 5, 2009, at the Maid of honor was Jodi Grabinski. The bride’s other Menifee Lakes Country attendants were Carrie Mygatt, Lauren Miller, Allison Club in Menifee, Calif. Secory and Julie Garlock. Best man was Andrew Skoglund. The groom’s other attendants were Michael Wells, Todd Phillips, Kevin Phillips and Adam TroutTHANK YOU Inducted into man. Lani is employed at Everest Restaurant in Chicago, Honor Society A Note of Thanks Ill., and Ross is employed with Keckley Company in WAVERLY — The I am so very grateful to Skokie, Ill. Wartburg College Chapter everyone who helped make The couple resides in Chicago, Ill. of Alpha Chi Honor Socimy 90th birthday such a ety recently inducted 31 happy occasion. It was members. great to see so many of my AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS The national organizaformer students as well as tion recognizes students friends and relatives. I who rank in the top 10 per- Brau inducted into honor society appreciated the flowers IOWA CITY — Molly Brau, of Mason City, was cent of the junior and and gifts I received and inducted in The Tippie College of Business Chapter of senior classes. have really enjoyed reading Inductees include the fol- Beta Gamma Sigma, at the University of Iowa. The your notes and cards. Your lowing North Iowa students: induction took place Nov. 6, during Family Weekend at friendship and kindness the University of Iowa. MASON CITY — Kyle mean so much to me. I Brau is a finance major, and is among 33 undergradu- want to thank my family Jorgensen. ate students who were inducted, for the fall semester. NORA SPRINGS — too for all they did to make To be eligible for membership in Beta Gamma Sigma, this birthday such a special Melissa McMurray. a student must rank in the upper 10 percent of their PLAINFIELD — Jami one. God bless you all. junior or senior class. Frost. — Gladys Gross
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