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C2 THE HAYS DAILY NEWS FAMILY ALBUM SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8,2002 Schmidt-Ashbaugh Mirada Lyn Schmidt and David R. Aschbaugh were united in marriage June 1, 2002, at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Victoria. Father David Gottschalk officiated at the ceremony. Parents of the couple are are Melvin and Connie Schmidt, Victoria, and Dale and Utanna Ashbaugh, Hill City.

Grandparents are Joe and Eleanor Berger, Hays, Ruth Hyde, Hill City, the late Wendelin and Pauline Schmidt and the late Harry Carl Hyde. The bride was escorted by her father. The honor atendant was Jaclyn Schmidt, sister of the bride. Attendants were Gina Dreiling, Hollie Ptacek and Cheryl Schmidt, friends' of the bride, and Jolie Schmidt, cousin of the bride. The best man was Spencer Goff, friend of the bridegroom.

Groomsmen were William Ashbaugh, brother of the bridegroom, and Kyle Schamberger, Brock Ratzlaff and Darin Kaiser, friends of the bridegroom. Guests were seated by Justin Weigel, cousin of the bride, Jacob Proffitt and Sam Pray, friends of the couple, and Michael Davidson, cousin of the bride. Candlelighters were Katrina Weigel, cousin of the bride, and Patrina Davidson, cousin of the bridegroom. The flower girl was Andrea McEwen, and the ring- bearer was Tyler Collier, cousin of the bride. The bride graduated from Victoria High School and Fort Hays State University with a degree in computer information systems.

She is employed by Sykes. The bridegroom graduated from Hill City School and attending is employed' by Sykes. The newly weds Ire at home in Hays. Pechanec-Bird Melanie Ann Pechanec and John -Michael Bird were married June 14, 2002, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Portland, Ore.

Father Mayo officiated the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Annie Pechanec, Hays, the late Frank Pechanec and John and Carolyn Bird, Hays. Grandparents are Rose Pechanec, La Crosse, the late Henry Pechanec, the late Edward and Mary Ann Nather, Betty Bradford, Hays, the late Ed Bradford, Agnes Bird, Grants Pass, and the late Mike Bird. The bride was escorted by her mother. The matron of honor was Tina Shepherd, sister of the bride.

The bridegroom was escorted by his mother. The best man was John Bird, father of the bridegroom. The flower girls were Tylor Shepherd, niece of the bride, and Samantha Kochanowski, niece of the bridegroom. The honorary ringbearer was Treyton Shepherd, nephew of the bride. Lectors were Amy and Jessica Bird, sisters of the bridegroom.

The bride graduated from Thomas More Prep-Marian High School and attended Fort Hays State University and Portland State University. She is employed as a registrar at ProSchools Real Estate School of Oregon. The bridegroom graduated from Hays High School and Western Culinary Institute. He is employed as the sous chef at the Portland Golf Club. Following a family vacation in Lincoln City, and a wedding ri jn Puerto VaUarta, the h'ewVweds arei.at home in Portland, Ore.

Gieber-Blackwood King-Bohm Theresa A. King and Matthew P. Bohm were united in marriage May 31, 2002, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Olathe. Father Jon Hullinger officiated at the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Jim and Ann King, Olathe, and Thomas and Debbie Bohm, Hays.

Grandparents are Elizabeth King and Rosemary Walters. The bride was escorted by her parents. The maid of honor was Lindsey Hansen, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Christina King and Anna Marie King, sisters of the bride, Sarah Bohm, sister of the bridegroom, and Jessica Newton, Julie Martin and Sarah Moore, friends of the bride. Junior bridesmaid was Claire Bohm, sister of the bridegroom.

The flower girl was Mary Grace King, sister of the bride. The best man was Jonathon Konrade, friend of the bridegroom. Groomsmen were Jamie King, brother of the bride, and Jaron Bromm, Matthew Carlson, Travis Schmidt, Matthew Brown and Curtis Wolf, friends of the bridegroom. Junior groomsman was Stephen King, brother of the bride. Guests were seated by Tony Dreiling, Adrian O'Hara and Michael Smith, friends of the bridegroom.

The bride graduated from Olathe South High School, Olathe, and Benedictine College, Atchison. The bridegroom graduated from Thomas More Prep-Marian High School, Hays, and Benedictine College. He is assistant manager for Wal-Mart, Overland Park. Following a wedding trip to Orlando, the newlyweds are at in Lenexa. Mr.

and Mrs. Bill Witthuhn Mr. and Mrs. Bill Witthuhn, Hays, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 14, 2002, with a reception for friends and relatives from 1 to 4 p.m.

at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2000 Main. Hosts for the occasion are their children, Rick and Traci Witthuhn, Sedgwick, Donnie Witthuhn, Wichita, and Jeannie and Roy Wideman, Hays. They have three grandchildren. Bill and Doris Witthuhn were united in marriage Sept. 2, 1952, in Bazine.

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hurlbut Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hurlbut formerly of Luray and Lucas, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Sept.

29, 2002. Their children, Robin Barnhart, her husband, James, and their two children, and Bryan, his wife, Mary, and their two children, invite friends and relatives to join them in a surprise card shower. The cards will be compiled in a memory book to be given to the honorees on their anniversary. Mail all submissions before Sept. 19, to Robin Barnhart, PO Box 6261, Salina, KS 67401-6261.

Larry and Frances (Sebesta) Hurlbut were married Sept. 29,1962. Alisha Beth Gieber and Bradley Jason Blackwood were married June 8, 2002, at St. John Catholic Church, Clyde, with Father LeRoy Metro officiating. Parents of the couple are Butch and Linda Gieber, Cuba, and Dean and Madeline Blackwood, Clyde.

Grandparents are Vernor and Jean Bunch, Cuba, and Edna Gieber, Belleville. Great-grandmother is Veda Taylor, Haddam. The maid of honor was Amy Callihan, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Melissa Siemens, Jennifer Liby and Kelly Larson, friends of the bride, and Lora Gieber, sister-in-law of the bride. The best man was Terry Blackwood, brother of the bridegroom.

Attendants were Larry, Gary, DJ and Lance Blackwood, brothers of the bridegroom. Guests were seated by Jeff Callihan, Bob Pierce, Pete Bergstrom and Chad Gieber, brother of the bride. Candlelighters were Kari Lewis and Christy Claycamp. Flower girl was Maycee Callihan, niece of the bride, and ringbearer was Trevor Lowell, great-nephew of the bridegroom. Personal attendants were Trisha Wurtz and Jo Mikesell.

The bride graduated from Fort Hays State University with a degree in physical education. She is an adapted physical education teacher with LCNCK, Concordia. The bridegroom received a degree in chiropractic medicine from Palmer College, Davenport, Iowa. He is a chiropractor at Blackwood Chiropractic Center in Concordia. Following a Caribbean Cruise, the newlyweds are at home in Clyde.

Meder-Garrison Elizabeth Meder and Branden Garrison, together with their parents, Jerry and Teresa Meder, Camdenton, Steve and Susan Pelzel, Larned, Jerry and Dee Ann Garrison and Kippy Garrison, all of Hays, announce their engagement and approaching marriage. Grandparents of the couple are Helen Meder, Pfeifer, the late Gilbert Meder, Roy Anderson, Utica, the late Betty Anderson, Frank and Marie Garrison, Hill City, and Bill and Nada Craig, Meade. The bride-elect graduated from Larned High School, Kansas State University with a bachelor's degree and Colby Community College dental hygiene school. She is employed by Lifetime Dental Care and Dr. Jeff Lowe.

The prospective bridegroom graduated from Hays High School and is employed by Advantage Glass Plus. An Oct. 26, 2002, wedding is planned at First United Methodist Church, Hays. Mr. and Mrs.

Henry McClure Mr. and Mrs. Henry McClure, Hill City, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Sept. 18, 2002. The children of the couple invite friends and relatives to join them in a card shower to honor their parents' anniversary.

Cards can reach them at 903 Roger, Hill City, KS 67642-1953. The couple celebrated their anniversary in August with their family at the Hays Holiday Inn. Their son, the Rev. Dennis McClure, officiated at the renewing of their marriage vows. Daughters Gail Bradshaw and Colleen Beaton acted as attendants for their parents.

A reception to honor their parents was at the Hays Recreation Center for other family members and friends. Henry and Ethel McClure were married Sept. 18,1942, in Lincoln. O'Haver-Rucker Ginger Susan O'Haver and Jason Lee Rucker were united in marriage May 26, 2002, at Powell Gardens, Kingsville, Mo. The Rev.

Clayton Cook officiated at the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Garald O'Haver, Logan, Ohio, Sukie O'Haver, Kansas City, and Jim and Jeanne Rucker, Hays. The bride was escorted by her father. The bride's honor attendant was April Bowman, friend of the bride. Attendants were Alison Burris and Teresa Park, friends of the bride, and Jill Rucker, sister of the bridegroom.

The best man was Brandon Strecker, friend of the bridegroom. Groomsmen were John Sides, Michael Hadley and David Blauer, friends of the bridegroom. Candlelighters were the mothers of the couple. The bride graduated from Immaculata High School, Leavenworth, and Kansas State University with a master's degree in architectural engineering. She is an electrical engineer for Henderson Engineers Lenexa.

The bridegroom graduated from Hays High School, KSU and University of Kansas School of Medicine with a master's degree in physical therapy. He is a physical therapist at Baptist Lutheran Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo. The newlyweds are at home in Kansas City, Kan. Hammerschmidt-Mayo Leon and Jeannie Hammerschmidt, Plainville, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Amanda Renee, to Mitchell Joshua Mayo, son of Stephen and Helen Mayo, Hays. The bride-elect graduated from Plainville High School and Fort Hays State University with a bachelor's degree in communication.

She is an insurance agent at USAA Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, Colo. The prospective bridegroom graduated from Hays High School, FHSU with a bachelor's degree in psychology and received post-graduate training in ocularistry, Charleston, S.C. He is the owner of Mayo Oculor Prosthetics, Colorado Springs. An Oct. 4, 2002, wedding is planned at St.

Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, Hays. Brown-Wolf Kandi Brown and Dennis Wolf announce their engagement and approaching marriage. Parents of the couple are Janice Ulrich, Hays, the late George Ulrich, the late Leven and Mary Virginia Wolf. Children of the bridegroom are Beverly and Raymond Wolf. The bride is a graduate of Hays High School and is employed by Southard Corporation.

The bridegroom is a graduate of Great Bend High School and is employed by Boonan Truck and Equipment. An Oct. 19, 2002, wedding is planned at St. Paul Lutheran Church at the Barton County Historical Society. Mr.

and Mrs. Leon Stephen Mr. and Mrs. Leon Stephen will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 15, 2002, with a gathering from 2 to 5 p.m.

at Bogue United Methodist Church. Hosts for the occasion are their daughters and daughter-in-law, Dianna and Scott Hart, Nathan and Megan Hart and Megan'Hart, and Kim, Stephanie and Marcus Nutting, Tammy and Jonathan Harris and Chelsey and Lyal Stephen. Friends and relatvies are invited to attend. They request no gifts. Leon and Agnes Stephen were married Sept.

14, 1952, in Bogue Community Church. Nemechek-Ruder Holly Nemechek and David Ruder were united in marriage July 13,2002, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays. Father Michael Scully officiated at the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Mr.

and Mrs. Richard Nemechek and Mr. and Mrs. James Ruder, all of WaKeeney. The bride was escorted by her father.

The honor attendant was Jill Nemechek. Attendants were Nicole Mosqueda, Julie Pal, Melissa Jabbour, Robynn Stewart and Amy Hladek. The best man was Chris Ruder. Groomsmen were Jason Lemmert, Darren Schuster, Casey Stephenson, Craig Malsom and Bryce Woodall. Guests were seated by Clayton Mai, Brian Mahoney, Jeff Brack, Matt Sayers and Matt Tinnel.

The flower girl was Larissa Howard. The bride graduated from the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy. She is a pharmacy technician student. The bridegroom graduated from KU and is an emergency room nurse at the KU Medical Center. Following a wedding trip to Mayan Riviera, Mexico, the newlyweds are at home in Lawrence.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Chrisler Mr. and Mrs. Lance Sprick Mr.

and Mrs. Ralph Chrisler, Gorham, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, and Mr. and Mrs. Lance Sprick, Iligan, Philippines, will celebrate their 25th anniversary, both Sept. 21, 2002, with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m.

at Peace Lutheran Church, Natoma. Ralph and Margaret (Eickhoff) Chrisler were married Sept. 7, 1952, at St. John Lutheran Church, Natoma. Their children are Debra and Lance Sprick, Iligan, Patricia and Rick Muller, Kearney, and Lisa Chrisler, Hays.

They have two grandchildren. Lance and Debra (Chrisler) Sprick were married July 16,1977, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Salina. Their children are Nicole Lathrop, Lee's Summit, and Don Sprick, Belton, Mo. Cards can reach both couples at 2776 Severin Road, Gorham, KS 67640. They request no gifts.

Ziegelmeier-Ashlock Amy Ziegelmeier and Clint Ashlock were united in marriage on June 22,2002, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Salina. The Rev. Susan Stover officiated the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Carl and Pat Ziegelmeier, Gem, Ernie Ashlock, Kansas City, and Georgeanne Mayfield, Lee's Summit, Mo. Grandparents of the couple are Elizabeth Ziegelmeier, Gem, Lon Sowers, Gem, and Faye Ashlock, Overland Park.

The bride was escorted by her parents. The matron of honor was Lisa Hernandez, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Lori Ziegelmeier, sister of the bride, and Jaime Liudahl and Tennele Hankins, friends of the bride. The best man was the bridegroom's father. Groomsmen were Brian Conklin, Grant Mathews and Ben Markley, friends of the bridegroom.

Guests were seated by the bride's brothers, Matt and Steve Ziegelmeier, and Todd Ziegelmeier, nephew of the bride. Candlelighters were Kayla Ziegelmeier, niece of the bride, and Kellan Ziegelmeier, nephew of the bride. The bride graduated from Colby High School and Fort Hays State University and is a certified public accountant in Overland Park. The bridegroom graduated: from Shawnee Mission North High School and FHSU and is pursuing a graduate degree in music at University of Kansas City, Mo. For engagement, wedding T-N anniversary announcements UWayflG on the Net go to: social.hdnews.net an TJTTV1JLT 1308 Main Hays, KS brought to you by: 6254945.