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The News Leader, Sunday, May 22, 2005 LIFESTYLES www.newsleader.com Club News Ruritans host spring rally FREDERICKSBURG The Association of Virginia Ruritans' 16th annual spring rally was April 8-10 at Ramada Inn. Cathy Quate, president, recognized guests and firsttimers. National president Jim and Judy McKinney attended the meeting. Ruritan members discussed plans to build a Habitat for Humanity House. AARP hear about religious education MOUNT CRAWFORD The AARP, Gypsy Hill Chapter 3972, met May 12 at Evers Restaurant.

Debbie Caywood of Augusta Regional SPCA and Gary Sheffer were guests. Lynda Sheffer, a Weekday Religious Education teacher for the city of Staunton, presented a program of music and information about WRE. "Happy Birthday" was sung to those with birthdays in May, and "Happy Anniversary" was sung to Phyllis Painter. Seven members of the chapter attended the Northwest Council meeting April 18. Mildred Johnson reported that cards had been sent to those who were sick or hospitalized.

Evelyn Cook and Carl Hickman won the 50-50 drawing. Lions announce raffle winner WEYERS CAVE Weyers Cave Lions Club conducted its fundraiser during the Folk Arts Festival May 7 and 8 at Blue Ridge Community College. Lynn McAuley of West Augusta won the raffle drawing, which was for a wooden rocking horse handcrafted and donated by member Raymond Teter. AARP hear about retirement community MOUNT CRAWFORD The AARP, Staunton Chapter 1650, met for lunch May 4 School Technology Student Association placed in these categories during the state competition in Hampton: Technical Research and Report Writing, Brianna Teerlink, first place; Imaging Technology, Annamarie Losh, third place; Film Technology, Richard Quillen and Chris Belskey, fourth place; and Medical Technology, Teerlink and Yvonne Young, fourth place. The club is now eligible to participate in the national conference, scheduled for June 28 through July 2 at Chicago, Ill.

at Evers Restaurant. George Sipe, of the Virginia AARP, and his wife were guests. He talked about Social Security and long-term health care. Catherine Bowers won the 50-50 drawing, and Helen Crosby won the free meal for next month. Guest speaker Jill Sproul, executive director of Baldwin Park and Brightview, talked about the retirement community and the services it offers.

Mildred Myers was celebrating her 92nd birthday and was recognized. Janet Landes reported that she had sent "Get Well" cards to Georgellen Williams and Mrs. Kincaid. Polly Brumfield was elected president of the Northwest Council. TSA advances to national competition HAMPTON The Stuarts Draft High Weddings Greer-Joseph GROTTOES -Stephanie Jane Joseph and Kenneth Ray Greer were united in marriage April 30 at Mount Horeb Presbyterian Church by the Rev.

Braxton Garriss. The bride is the daughter of Kenneth Joseph of Bridgewater and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Cromer of Weyers Cave. The groom is the son of Monroe and Mary Ellen Greer of Staunton.

Rebecca Begoon was maid of honor. Traci Dingus was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Elizabeth Pennington, Emily Rittenhouse and Dianne Nelson. Katelynn Dingus was junior bridesmaid. Regan Dingus was the flower girl.

Jacob Greer was ringbearer. Jeremy Holloway was best man. Groomsmen were Dustin Clymore, Joseph Morris, Andrew Holloway and Wesley Shifflett. Micah Dingus was junior StokesEarlenbaugh-Davis STAUNTON Sharon Earle and Charles Edward Stokes Jr. were married May 5 by Ray Fitzgerald.

The bride is the daughter of William Holdren of Vinton and MarshallShendock STAUNTON Jana Shendock and Eugene E. Marshall were married at 6 p.m. April 29 at Jollivue Methodist Church Pavilion by Ray Fitzgerald. The bride is the daughter and stepdaughter of Sara Estis and Terry Richards of Waynesboro. The groom is the son of Eugene and Brenda Marshall of Staunton.

The bride was given in marriage by her stepfather. Vicki Chittum of Staunton was matron of honor. Tala Jones of Waynesboro was maid of honor. Jennifer and Jamie Marshall, both of Staunton, were bridesmaids. Ashley Shendock and Ciara Jones were flower girls.

Steven Marvic was ringbearer. Eugene Marshall of Staunton, father of the groom, was best man. Carl Marshall and Spencer James were groomsmen. Nicholaus Shendock and Kaleb Estis were ushers. A reception was given by Engagements Rowe-Dorrell FAIRFIELD, Me.

Karen Michelle Rowe, daughter of Judy C. Rowe of Churchville, and the late Gary L. Rowe, and Timothy Edison Dorrell, son of Mike and Ruth Dorrell of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., announce their engagement. A Sept. 17 wedding is planned.

Miss Rowe is a 1991 Buffalo Gap High School graduate and a 1995 graduate of James Madison University, where she received a bachelor's degree in geology and environmental engineering. She is employed by Maine Department of Transportation as an environmental engineer. Dorrell is a 1986 graduate of Broad Run High School and a 1991 graduate of Virginia Tech, where he received a bachelor's degree in forest resource and LovegroveDeVenny CHURCHVILLE Danny and Karen Lovegrove announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle, to Matt DeVenny, son of Roger and Grace DeVenny of Swoope. Miss Lovegrove is the granddaughter of Charles and Ruby Cline of Fishersville, Geneva Burton of Stuarts Draft, Charlotte Lovegrove of Staunton and the late Wilbur Lovegrove. She is the great-granddaughter of Onietta Cline of Verona and the late Glen Cline.

DeVenny is the grandson of Frances DeVenny of Staunton. Miss Lovegrove is a 2001 graduate of Buffalo Gap High groomsman. A reception was given at Grottoes Volunteer Fire Department. The couple took a wedding trip to River'd Inn Bed and Breakfast in Woodstock. The bride is employed by Easy Radio Inc.

as an office manager. The groom is employed by Rockingham County Fire and Rescue as a professional firefighter. the late Betty Holdren. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Lewis G. Stokes of Staunton. Stephanie Earlenbaugh, daughter of the bride, was maid of honor. Matthew Stokes was the ring holder for his parents. Brenda Marshall at the pavilion.

Robyn Marshall was hostess. After a wedding trip to Virginia Beach, the couple reside in Staunton. The bride is a graduate of Page County High School and Vocational Technical Center. She is employed by Augusta Medical Center as a LPN. The groom is a graduate of Riverheads High School.

He is employed by Target. wildlife management. In 1994, he received a master's degree in forest management economics from Clemson. He is employed by Plum Creek Timber Company as the northeast region analyst. nesboro YMCA as assistant aquatics director, running lessons and swim team coach.

DeVenny is a 2001 graduate of Buffalo Gap High School. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech, where he received a degree in computer science. He plans to School. She attended Virginia work at General Dymanics in Tech and is employed by Way- Fairfax. John-Fultz MOUNT SOLON Sydney Leigh Fultz and Brandon Gregory John were united in marriage at 5:30 p.m.

April 9 at Mossy Creek Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Fultz of Mount Solon. The groom is the so of Mr.

and Mrs. Gregory John of Industry, Ill. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Patrick Pettit. A program of nuptial music was performed by pianist Mary Margaret Parker, violinist Ben Rexrode and vocalist Kelly Brown.

The bride wore a bias A-line gown of regal satin accented with silver embroidery and featuring a strapless bodice, curved basque waist and chapel-length train. Crystal beading, pearls, silver bugle beads and swarovski crystals adorned the gown. She wore a cathedral-length veil with an elbow-length blusher. She carried a bouquet of lavender hydrangea. Amy Bennett of Castle Rock, sister of the bride, was matron of honor.

Kume Goranson of Richmond, Robin Melancon of Lynchburg, Jennifer Michael of Harrisonburg and Tim Brown of Mount Solon were attendants. Jordan Leigh Bennett of Castle Rock, niece of the bride, was the flower girl. Joseph Bennett of Castle Rock, nephew of the bride, was ringbearer. Derek Litchfield of Macomb, Brumfield-Dixey STUARTS DRAFT Sarah L. Dixey and Edward H.

Brumfield were married April 9 at White Hill Church of the Brethren by the Rev. James I. Chappell. The bride is the daughter of Burl and Rose Myrtle of Woodstock. The groom is the son of the late O.H.

and Naomi Brumfield. The bride was escorted by her son, Darrel A. Canham and grandsons, Dillon and Darren Ruley. Roxiann F. Ruley, daughter of the bride, and Gina L.

Moore, daughter of the groom, were attendants. A reception was given at the home of the bride in Raphine. After a wedding trip to Flori- Dienert-Bauders WAYNESBORO Ruth Graham announces the engagement of her daughter, Windsor, to Todd Bauders, son of Peggy Young and Paul Bauders of Freemont, Ohio. A June 17 wedding is planned. Dienert earned an associate's degree.

She is employed by United Stor-All Centers. Bauders earned an associate's degree. He is owner of Contrast Photography. Gladhill-Kidd CHARLOTTESVILLE Mr. and Mrs.

Jeff Kidd announce the engagement of their son, Travis Wade, to Kimberly Renee Gladhill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Gladhill Jr. of Boonsboro, Md. A Sept.

24 wedding is planned. Miss Gladhill is a 2003 graduate of Boonsboro High School. She is employed by United Healthcare. Kidd is a 2002 graduate of Citizens High School. He is employed by Snow Knows Inc.

cousin of the groom, was best man. Groomsmen were Tom Grime of Industry, Alex Hamneby of Bristol, Eric McFadden of Waukegan, and Erik Terstriep of Industry, cousin of the groom. A reception was given by the parents of the bride at the Holiday Inn Golf and Conference Center in Staunton. Pat Wichael was wedding director. Tayler Onion, cousin of the groom, and Rebecca Smiley, cousin of the bride, were hostesses and wedding helpers.

After a wedding trip to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, the couple reside in St. Charles, Ill. The bride is a 2003 graduate of Western Illinois University. She is employed by S. Graham and Associates in Chicago, Ill.

The groom is a 2002 graduate of Western Illinois University. He is employed by CitiCorp Trust Bank, fsb in Elgin, as the funding manager. da and cruise to Mexico, the couple reside in Raphine. The bride is employed by Carla's Hallmark in Staunton. The groom is employed by the University of Virginia security.

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All submissions may be edited. Photos, either traditional or digital, are welcome so long as they meet our quality guidelines. Birth Announcements Kyla Lee Quick VERONA Casey Lowe and Jakob Quick announce the birth of a daughter, Kyla Lee Quick, born May 8 at Augusta Medical Center. She weighed 5 pounds, 4 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Curtis and Dana Lowe.

Layne Douglas Campbell STUARTS DRAFT Christine Marie and Travis Layne Campbell announce the birth of a son, Layne Douglas Campbell, born April 27 at Augusta Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 19 inches. Maternal grandparents are Charles and Terrie Henderson of Stuarts Draft. Paternal grandparents are Doug and Sherry Campbell of Stuarts Draft. Abi Raigne Sprouse STUARTS DRAFT Aimie M.

Shirley and Chris T. Sprouse announce the birth of a daughter, Abi Raigne Sprouse, born May 9 at Augusta Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds. Maternal grandparents are Tammy Shirley and Bruce Shirley. Paternal grandparents are Aneita Purcell and Tommy Sprouse.

Tristan Joseph Cormier STAUNTON Joseph and Kimberley Cormier announce the birth of a son, Tristan Joseph Cormier, born April 27 at Augusta Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds. He has four sisters, Sophia, 17; Tara, 14; Nicole, 14; and Alyssa, 12. Maternal grandmother is Betty Craun. Paternal grandparents are Cliff and Carol Cormier.

Thian Raeshod Benson Jones STAUNTON Siheim Ben- son and Heidi Jones announce the birth of a son, Thian Raeshod Benson Jones, born April 14 at Augusta Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces. He has one sister, Sierra, 2. Maternal grandmother is Debra Jones. Paternal grandparents are Beverly Benson and William Haliburton.

Kaiden Wayne Dillard STAUNTON Megan Vernon and Brandon Dillard announce the birth of a son, Kaiden Wayne Dillard, born May 4 at Augusta Medical Center. He weighed 10 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 22 inches. Maternal grandparents are Susan West and Jeff Vernon. Paternal grandparents are Pam Beverage and Lonnie Dillard. Great-grandmothers are Louise Wolfe, Daisy Vernon and Ellen Balsley.

James Bowen Bobbitt RAPHINE Miles Christian and Frances Gratia Bobbitt announce the birth of a son, James Bowen Bobbitt, born May 9 at Augusta Medical Center. He weighed 5 pounds, 4 ounces. Maternal grandparents are David S. Showker III and Rebecca A. Showker.

Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William E. Bobbitt and James and Mary McCarthy. Samuel Evans Watson WAYNESBORO Chad and Sarah Watson announce the birth of a son, Samuel Evans Watson, born May 12 at Augusta Medical Center.

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