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C2 Mattoon (HL) Journal Gazette Saturday, November 1992 Debra Davis and John Lauher repeat vows Jane Daily and Kelly Seaman married Aug. 29 in Sullivan 1 Mr. Mrs. John Lauher KANSAS Spiral and fan-shaped candelabra and Boston ferns decorated the altar of the Kansas Christian Church for the Oct. 17 wedding of Debra Joe Davis and John Scott Lauher.

Their parents are Steve and Linda Pinnell of Ashmore, Bill and Judy Davis of Charleston and Jim and Marianne t- A )-. of Tuscola; Chad Motley of Charleston; and Matt Davis of Ashmore, brother of the bride. Ring bearers were Daniel Davis of Charleston, brother of the bride and Justin Pinnell of Oakland, stepcousin of the bride. Guests were seated by Steve Pinnell of Oakland, stepbrother of the bride; Jason Shoot of Bloomington, cousin of the bride, and Kirk Dawdy of Carbondale, cousin of the bridegroom. The guest book was attended by Kathy Lauher ofNormal, sister-in-law of the bridegroom.

Programs were handed out by Erin Motley of Charleston. Anne Dawdy of Carbondale attended gifts and Tori Coffey of Charleston handed out birdseed. Both are cousins of the bridegroom. An hors d'oeuvres and dance reception was held at the Eastern Illinois University Grand Ballroom following the ceremony. The bride is a 1988 graduate of Kansas High School and a 1989 graduate of Sparks College in Shelbyville.

She is employed with Carle Clinical Studies at Champaign. The bridegroom is a 1988 graduate of Kansas High School and is a student majoring in agricultural mechanization at the University of Illinois, Champaign. He is employed at the University of Illinois Agricultural Engineering Farm. SULLIVAN Candelabra with peach gerbers, baby's breath and peach bows decorated the sanctuary of the First Christian Church for the Aug. 29 wedding of Jane Ann Daily and Kelly Todd Seaman.

A communion bouquet of peach lilies, Sonia roses and peach gerbers was placed in memory of the bride's father, Lowell Daily. Their parents are Mr. and Mrs. Dan Taylor of Sullivan and Mr. and Mrs.

Everett Seaman Jr. of Humboldt The Rev. David Leslie officiated at the 4 p.m. double-ring ceremony. Organist Jan Daily, cousin of the bride, accompanied vocalists Debbie Seelhoefer and Jack Scott Jr.

who sang "Friends and Lovers," "Looking Through the Eyes of Love," "Just You and and "The Lord's Prayer." The bride, escorted by her stepfather, wore a white satin gown styled with embroidered lace, v-neck with a long fitted bodice and basque waist. An open v-back with pearls draped across accented the dress which flowed into a cathedral-length train edged with cutouts and lace appliques. She carried a cascading bouquet of peach lilies and Sonia roses with teal baby's breath. Chris Dunagan of Tolono was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Stacey Uphoff of Humboldt; Pam Bone and Paula Daily, both sisters of the bride from Sullivan; and Bobbi Bone of Sullivan, niece of the bride.

They wore iridescent teal taffeta gowns with cross-dyed lace and carried bouquets similar to the bride's. The ring bearer was Lucas Seaman, nephew of the bridegroom. Lindsey Kamm, cousin of the bride, was flower girl. Melissa and Tiffany Bone, both nieces of the bride, were the candle lighters. Dallas Bone, nephew of the bride; Lori Seaman, niece of the bridegroom and Garrett Seaman, nephew of Paula Murbarger Brian Sanders say 'I do' Lauher of Kansas.

The Rev. Dave Butts of Kansas performed the 4 p.m. double-ring ceremony. Pianists and vocalists were Shirley Grafton, Gail Carmicheal and Gayla Royer. Musical selections included "Sunrise, Sunset," "The yedding Song," and The Gift of Love." The bride, escorted by her stepfather and given away by her father, wore a white taffeta full-length, sheath-style gown.

It was styled with long pouf sleeves with embroidered appliques, scoop neck and low cut back with an extended peplum concealing a detachable cathedral-length train. The bodice was embellished with re-embroidered lace applique, sequins and pearls. She carried a colonial bouquet of white roses accented with pink sweetheart roses. Jill Coartney of Dekalb, cousin of the bridegroom, attended as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Regina Davis of St.

Ann, Kathy Lauher of Champaign and Elizabeth Lauher of Kansas, both sisters of the bridegroom; and Amy Ed-dington of Downers Grove. They wore burgundy and rose floral print, tea-length, Victorian style dresses which featured scoop backs and above-the-elbow pouf sleeves. Each carried a single pink rose. Mike Lauher of Normal served his brother as best man. Groomsmen were Jeff Harmon of Kansas; Irvin Kauffman and Kim Dickson' of Mattoon, both sisters of the bridegroom.

Attendants wore teal taffeta dresses all made by the mother of the bride. They carried bouquets of peach roses. Lowell White of Dallas served as best man. Groomsmen were the Rev. Randy Lynch and Doug Krukewitt both of Charleston, Duane Moore of Ashmore and Ken Dickson of Mattoon, brother-in-law of the bridegroom.

Ashley Meinhart of Dieterich, cousin of the bride, was the flower girl. Jason Dickson of Mattoon, nephew of the bridegroom, was the ring bearer. Melissa Murbarger of Parkersburg, cousin of the bride, attended the guest book. Guests were seated by Bob Kennedy of Tuscola; Mike Murbarger of Olney and Michael "Tug" Murbarger of Parkersburg, both cousins of the bride. A cake and punch reception was held in the fellowship hall of the church.

The cake was made by the mother of the bridegroom. 1 he bnde is a graduate of Charleston High School andsubonsee. College in Sugar Grove. The bridegroom is a gradu ate of Hutsonville High School and coin Trail College in Robinson." Both are employed at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. The bride is a medisgroup processor and the bridegroom is a pro- would be next time Sandy Rives Rives is a freelance columnist from Charleston.

St. Menu St. Mary's All menus Monday stick, peas, Tuesday green beans, Wednesday sandwich, Thursday Linda Robertson, Gary Lane united in marriage in Paris 77 MrJ. Mrs. Brian Sanders After a honeymoon at St.

Thomas, U.S. Virgin Island, the newlyweds make their home at 506 James, Apt. 5, Charleston. i i i fl 6 PARIS Linda Robertson became the bride of Gary Lane on Oct. 3 in the chapel of the First United Methodist Church in Paris.

The Rev. John Curtis officiated the double-ring ceremony. Vases of peach, ivory, and blue flowers, peach candles, and baskets of ferns decorated the altar. Roses, in memory of the bridegroom's father and the bride's mother were placed on the altar and later were given to their daughters. The bride is the daughter of William Wilson of W.

Melbourne, Fla. and the late Ruth Wilson. The bridegroom is the son ofRuth Lane ofNeoga and the late Aubrey Lane. The bride was escorted to the altar by her son, Brian Robertson. She wore a peach chiffon dress accented with pearls and sequins.

Stephanie Robertson of Springfield, the daughter of the bride, served as maid of honor. David Wright of Kansas served as the best man. Kristen Lane, daughter Mr. Mrs. Kelly Seaman the bridegroom, handed out balloons.

Mark Hunt of Cooks Mills served as best man. Groomsmen were Kevin Wetzel, Mattoon; Kirk Seaman of Humboldt, brother of the bridegroom; Derk Wheeler of Sullivan; and Marion Cordes of Mat toon. Guests were seated by Craig and Kyle Seaman, both brothers of the bride groom, Humboldt; Tim and John Daily, both brothers of the bnde, bullivan. An hors d'oeuvres and dance reception was held at the Inn at Eagle Creek. The bride is a 1984 graduate of Sullivan High School.

She attended Eastern Illinois University and is employed by Elder Beerman. The bndeeroom is a 1982 graduate of Mattoon High School. He attended Lake Land College and is engaged in farming. The couple resides near Mattoon. 1 WV a ft I i Mr.

Mrs. Gary Lane Frank J.oytek, Jr. 921 Broadway 234-6467 Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. "v- A -ML- CHARLESTON Paula Murbarger became the bride of Brian Sanders in an Aug. 22 ceremony at the Central Christian Church.

Their parents are John and Donna Murbarger of Ashmore and Morgan and Marilyn Sanders of Hutsonville. The Rev. Kevin Colclasure officiated the 2 p.m. double-ring vows. Diana Dunn of McHenry interpreted for the bride.

Pianist Kathy Carter provided the music. Soloist David Bough sang "There is Love." June Kriesel of Mattoon interpreted for the guests. The bride, escorted by her father, wore a gown of white satin. Her gown was styled with a V-front and back, heavily beaded bodice featuring a dropped waist with points at front of skirt. Lace appliques and pearls adorned the long tapered sleeves.

The full skirt was edged in scalloped lace and embellished with lace cut-outs. A cathedral-length train extended from a bow at the back of the gown, one earned a cascade of peach roses, carnations, baby's breath and fern leases. Laura Thomas of Charleston attended the bride. Bridesmaids were Pam Murbarger of Denver, Colo, and Patricia Murbarger of Charleston, both sisters of the bride; Anita Seaney of Hutsonville Seasickness pills first thing packed Postscript: Answers to questions about my recent "Sailing, sailing, over the ocean blue" columns posed by you. Question: Are you as afraid of sailing as you are of flying? Generally no.

Given my choice of potential catastrophes, sinking into the sea is more appealing than falling like a rock out of the sky. However, if the crew suddenly puts on their lifejackets and bursts into a rousing chorus of "Nearer My God to Thee," get into the closest lifeboat and ask questions later. Question: What did you really think about sailing? Depends on your definition of sailing. Our children could do intricate patterns including wheelies in our sailboat. Yet it would stop dead in the water as soon as I reached the middle of the lake.

Gale force winds that only moments earlier had threatened to overturn the boat had vanished. It was as if the sky had opened and a voiced ordered: "Let the winds blow Our children had been sailing. I was treading water. (Admittedly, that was an improvement from sitting out an electrical storm in an aluminum fishing boat in the middle of Jenny Lake, Wyoming, the previous summer.) Question: Did you really enjoy the cruise? The cruise was very enjoyable except for feeling like the bout was activities us to safely. anything restaurant foot Only traps drink? name, umbrella, Hawaiian Hawaiian umbrella tastes another You the packed cruise Mary's lunch menu for Nov.

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Chili, crackers, 12 peanut butter peach cobbler. Pizza Hut cheese pizza, three bean salad, strawberries. Friday Beef and bean burrito, slaw, of the bridegroom, and Amy Shafer of Mattoon attended the guest book and also lit the altar candles. A reception and dance was held in the ballroom of the Paris American Legion. Servers were Alice Pinkston and Ramona Mattingly, assisted by Gerri Wright.

A brief honeymoon was enjoyed at the Tiarra Manor in Paris. The couple plan a belated honeymoon to the Bahamas in early spring. The bride serves as the Edgar County Treasurer, and the bridegroom is employed by United Parcel Service of Mattoon. He has delivered in the Paris area for several years. The couple resides at 408 Brown Kansas.

New Arrivals Angela Huang Ying and Min Huang of Charleston are parents of a daughter, Angela, born at 9:32 Nov. 8, 1992 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Angela weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 inches long. Her grandparents are Mei-Ju Guo, Fu-xiang Ye and Jing-Lan Xu, Qi-Xin Huang, all of Shanghai, China. ShelbieYork Robert and Erica York of Trilla are parents of a daughter, Shelbie Lynne, born at 10: 13 a.m.

Nov. 5, 1992 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Shelbie weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 18 12 inches long. Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.

Steven Sigler of Atlanta, formerly of Mattoon, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert York of Rardin. The infant's great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.

L. R. Brock of Mattoon, Mrs. Esther Keefer of Charleston and Mrs. Mary Tuttle of Areola.

Samuel Thoele Roger and Kelly Thoele of rural Montrose are parents of a son, Samuel Bernard, born Oct. 17, 1992 at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham. Samuel weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces and was 20 12 inches long. His grandparents are Vern and Judy Loafman of Effingham and Ralph and Deloris Thoele of Teutopolis.

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