Carol Hamilton, Williams, will celebrate her 80th birthday on Friday, Dec. 9.

A card shower is planned in her honor. Cards and greetings may be sent to 2332 Xircus Ave, Williams, IA 50271.

She and husband Merle have five children, Patrick (Dorothy), Wilmington, NC, Kim (Randy) Schaa, Webster City, Kathy (Tim) Anderson, Webster City, Krisanne (John) Jordan, San Francisco, CA, and Andrew Hamilton, Cedar Falls.

She also has 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.