Journal Gazette from Mattoon, Illinois • Page 22

SATURDAY, JULY 17, 2004 LIFESTYLES LEE PUBLICATIONS, INC. WEDDINGS Dowling, Thomas united in marriage CHARLESTON Kelly Dowling of Charleston, daughter of Don and Penny Dowling of Charleston, became the bride of Justin Thomas, also of Charleston, in a June 12, 2004, ceremony. He is the son of Tim and Rhonda Tuthill and Bill and Kathy Thomas of Charleston. The Rev. Ray Allen performed the outdoor, doublering ceremony at the home of the bride's grandparents, Jack and Donna Helton.

The bride wore a fulllength gown styled with spaghetti straps and a small train. She carried a bouquet of purple and white flowers. Teresa Udovich of Mokena attended the bride as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Mika Lawson, Tammy Adams and Hannah Dowling, sister of the bride, all of Charleston. They wore lavender haze gowns and carried purple and white flowers.

Tuthill of Charleston, stepfather of the groom. Children in the wedding party were flower girl Amelia Tracy, daughter of Kevin and Tami Tracy; flower girl Mariah Lawson and ring bearer Ethen Lawson, cousins of the bride and children of Josh and Mika Lawson. An informal reception was held following the ceremony. The bride graduated from Charleston High School in 2000, and from Lake Land College in 2003. She is selfemployed with K.D.

Construction. The bridegroom, a 1996 graduate of Oakland High School, earned a bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University in 2004 and is currently in graduate school at EIU. He is employed at ACE Hardware in Charleston. Following a honeymoon to St. Louis, the couple reside in Charleston.

Orin, Redman wed in April ceremony SHELBYVILLE Amanda Orin became the bride of Keith Redman on April 10, 2004, at the Shelby Christian Church in Shelbyville. Their parents are George and Nancy Orin of Shelbyville and Leon and Carol Redman of Olney. Walter Orin of Shelbyville is the bride's grandfather. The Rev. Mark Sanders officiated the 3 p.m.

ceremony. Caitlen Fry was the pianist and Tom Baker was the trumpeter. Vocalists were best man Redman, and sister of the groom Jennifer Tedford of Dundas. Kristen Redman of Olney, sister of the groom, gave a special reading. Sisters of the bride Angie Perry of Paris was the matron of honor and Abbie Orin of Shelbyville was the maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Jenny Mills of Chicago, Christy Johnston of Chatham, Erin Wernsing of Paris and Abby Mr. and Mrs. Justin Thomas Bill Thomas of Charleston served as his son's best man. Groomsmen were Bob Thomas, Sarasota, and Gary Stiff of Charleston, both uncles of the groom; and Tim Mr. and Mrs.

Keith Redman Gleason of Bloomington. Paige Tedford of Dundas, niece of the groom, was the flower girl. Reid Medlin of Aurora, cousin of the bride, was the ring bearer. Jeremy Redman of Salem served his brother as best man. Groomsmen were Jared Baughman of Noble; Jeff Wines of Effingham; Brett Dailey of Florida; Kyle Kocher of St.

Peters, and Josh Means of Champaign. Kelly Hoene of New York and Jill Taggart of Shelbyville served as guest book attendants. Guests were seated by Justin Perry of Paris, Tim Tedford of Dundas, Jason Morgan of Mattoon and Terry Bergener of Olney. McKenzie Orin and Ariel Medlin, cousins of the bride, handed out balloons for a launch following the ceremony. A buffet and dance reception was held at the Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham.

Following a weeklong honeymoon in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, the couple now reside in Mattoon. Both are teachers at Mattoon Middle School. Cutright and Kramer say I do' MATTOON The sanctu- rose with baby's breath. ary of the Free Methodist Alan McFarland of MatChurch in Mattoon provided toon served as best man. the setting for the June 26, Groomsmen were brothers 2004, wedding of Lori of the groom Alan Kramer Cutright and Marc Kramer.

of Plano, Texas, and Andy Their parents are Ron Kramer of Austin, Texas. Huckstead of Olney and Max Also assisting with music and Joanne Kramer of was Chris Ewert. Scott Austin, Texas. Easterling created a video. The Rev.

Marvin Flowers, A reception was held at minister, officiated the noon the Burgess-Osborne Auditodouble-ring ceremony. rium and a second reception Recordings of "When You was held at the home of Say Nothing At All," "There Junior Sanders. Helping to You Are" and "Because You serve were Mallory Byrum Loved Me" were played. and Brittney Sexson. Escorted by her father, the Byrum also handed out bride chose a princess-style rice packets.

wedding gown styled with a The bride graduated from sweetheart neckline. The Mattoon High School in 1986 satin gown was adorned with and in 1990 with a degree in sequins and pearls and fea- Mr. and Mrs. Marc Kramer cosmetology. She is a hair tured a long train.

She carried stylist. a bouquet of white roses with were Pam Hortenstine of Sul- Her husband graduated burgundy rose buds. livan and Grace Kramer of from MHS in 1982 and is a Karen Easterling of Austin, Texas. They wore long, laborer. Bethany attended the bride as satin, burgundy gowns and They reside at 800 Wabash matron of honor.

Bridesmaids each carried a single white Mattoon. WAY BACK WHEN Jody Long becomes the bride of Scott Jones ENGAGEMENT Michael Featherling and Lindsay Buerster CHARLESTON Paul and Michele Buerster of Charleston announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Lindsay, to Michael Featherling of Sullivan. His parents are Thomas and Linda Featherling and Ellen Marlow, all of Sullivan. The bride elect is a 2002 graduate of Charleston High School and is pursuing a degree in elementary education at Lake Land College. She plans to attend the University of Indianapolis.

Her fiance, a 2002 graduate of Sullivan High School, also attended LLC, pursuing a degree in criminal justice. He plans to enroll at the University of Indianapolis in the fall and will be playing baseball for the university. He is employed by Ampad. An Aug. 14 wedding is planned at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mattoon.

Birthday party, card shower planned for Moye's 83rd CHARLESTON A birthday party is planned on Sunday for the 83rd birthday of Genevive Moye. The event will be at Prairie View Care Center in Charleston. She was born July 18, 1921, in Charleston to Howard and Naomi Ayers. She married Wilburn Moye. She is a member of the First Church of God and enjoys spending time with 1 her family and special dog, Monte.

Cards may be sent to her at Prairie View, Charleston. Call the nursing home for more information. Benefit Sunday for Randy Smyser CHARLESTON A benefit for Randy Smyser of Charleston is scheduled Sunday at the Charleston Eagles Lodge. A meal, including chicken, potato salad, baked beans and chips, will begin at 11 a.m. Hot dogs will also be available.

The cost is $3 for adults, and $2 for children 12 and under. An auction will begin at 1 p.m., followed by a performance by The Sawyers at 4 p.m. A raffle is planned, and a bake sale and raffles will be ongoing. Proceeds from the events will help with expenses occurred after Smyser suffered a heart attack in May. Cash donations may also be made at First National Charleston, 18th Street in Charleston.

Arrangements to donate cash, merchandise, gift certificates, homemade items and baked goods may be made by calling Dorothy Smyser or Brenda Carrell, 345-2427; Crystal Carrell, 348- 3347; or Kendra Smyser, 348- 1389. REUNION Grissom family The Grissom family reunion will be held Sunday at Morton Park in Charleston. The basket dinner will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the park's west pavilion. There will be no white elephant auction this year.

Those attending are asked to bring old pictures. Courtesy is contagious ALTAMONT Jody Michelle Long and Scott Allen Jones, both of Mattoon, were united in marriage on May 1, 2004, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Altamont. Their parents are Roy and Linda Long of Altamont, Vickie Jones of Farina and the late Charles Jones, and Bernard Phyllis Veteto of Edgewood and the late Shelia Jones. The bride's grandmother is Rosemary Souden of Altamont. Grandmothers of the groom are Laurel Carter of Louisville and Elma Jones of Flora.

The Rev. Mitchel and vocalist was April Stuemke; Eric Davidson played the trumpet. Juli Long, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Jodi Elliott, Jennifer Kull and Rebeckah Long, sister-in-law of the bride. Melanie Williams, cousin of the groom, was the flower girl.

Andrew Long, nephew of the bride, was the ring bearer. Jeff Squibb served his brother as best man. Groomsmen were Bill Elliott, John Gleason and Jason Long, brother of the bride. Heather and Vanessa Jones, sisters of the groom, attended the guestbook. Program attendants were Carter and Cierra Jones, children of the groom.

A reception and dance were held in the Texas Room at Lukenbach's Bar and Grill, Altamont. Hostesses were Jan Eckhardt, Carol Laatsch and Judy Trost. Cake servers were Susie Kircher, aunt of the bride; and Heather and Vanessa Jones, sisters of the groom. The couple took a honeymoon trip to Colorado Springs, and now reside in Mattoon. Schuessler officiated the 3 p.m.

ceremony. The pianist NO Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jones Community service volunteers needed for recycling project GREENUP The Cumberland County Health Department is seeking 4-H clubs or individuals who would be willing to help with a tire-recycling project on July 31. This event will be at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds in Greenup from 8 a.m.

to 3 p.m. This is a free used-tire collection sponsored by the Cumberland County Farm Bureau, Cumberland County Health Department and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and is open to all Cumberland County residents. Any one individual may bring up to 1,000 car, truck NEW ARRIVAL Connor Brown Jarid and Mindy Brown of Springfield are parents of a son, Connor Alfred, born at 4:47 a.m. June 19, 2004. Connor weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 inches long.

His grandparents are Kent and Candy Woodyard of Ashmore and Jerry and Julie Hughes of Chatham. Great-grandparents are Russell and Betty Woodyard of Charleston; Lucille White of Mattoon; and Cub and Neme Brocardo and Mary and tractor tires off the rims. Large, industrial or offroad tires will not be accepted. No tires from businesses or out-of-state vehicles will be accepted. Individuals that have participated in previous tire cleanup events cannot participate again, unless tires are registered under a spouse or other family member's name.

Volunteers are needed to help unload tires during the drop off. Anyone who can help all day or even a half day with this project should contact the extension office by Monday. This is a way to increase community service hours. Lunch will be provided. Hughes, all of Springfield.

His sister, Hannah, is Aaliyah Blair-Pugh Brad Pugh and Shawna Blair of Mattoon are parents of a daughter, Aaliyah Rose, born at 8:11 p.m. June 10, 2004, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Aaliyah weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 21 inches long. Her grandparents are Henry and Judy Marshall, Virgina Blair and Howard Bloxom, all of Mattoon. Neoga fourth grade students in 1925 Lester Burton Jr.

submitted this picture of fourth-grade students in the Neoga Grade School, taken Sept. 11, 1925. Students pictured in the front row, left to Cox, Agnes Worland, Glenn Gordon, Alice Harriette Lowe, Kathryn Fellows, George Strohm and Vera Evelyn Carruthers. In the second row are Kenny Kepp, Lester Burton, Marion Greeson, Bill Coen, Donald Sexson, Curt Cline, Gordon Wilson and Millard Rhodes. In the third row are Alice Evelyn Wilson, Beulah Price, Clarence Lowe, Imogene Head, Ada Bush, Louis Voris, Georgianna Blake and Mildred Bingaman.

In the fourth row are Robert Curry, George Kimery, Robert Head, Gilbert Burton, Harold Mesnard, Eddie Hart, Ralph Claybaugh, Frank Haskett and teacher Miss Wattles. It is believed Agnes Worland Voris and Lester Burton are the only two remaining members of the Neoga High School class of 1934. Both still reside in Neoga and will be celebrating their 88th birthdays on Sunday and July 28, respectively..