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The Galveston Daily News from Galveston, Texas • Page 29

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Galveston, Texas
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THE DAILY NEWS Books, 12-C Weddings, Page, 13-C LIFESTYLE March 17, 1996 Section Sunday No tough sell; season's hot sellers stand on their own merits Frances Powell Galveston Scenes Historical marker recalls local hero 'ext time you're by 10th and stop and Seawall look at the Boulevard, new historical marker in memory of BOI Carmelo "Charles" Bertolino. Longtime islanders'll remember Charlie, an outstanding volunteer lifeguard, who saved more than 500 lives during his time on the sand. Sacred Heart's Father Frank Fabj and the Texas Historical Society's Mary Fay Barnes honcho'd the presentation, and Charlie's son Eddie Bertolino gave a moving response. The youngest Bertolino daughter, Ruby Roberts unveiled the marker along with her sister Chris Welsh, and brothers Eddie, Phillip George Bertolino. An easy hundred family and friends crowded into the Knights of Columbus Hall for a Nautilus themed (thanx to Chris' killer deccos Carol Kunz's giant cake) reception with lotsa' grandchildren great-granders.

Itza springtime o' happiness for Kriste Monsour and her intended Bill Garrison. They're being treated to a nonstop rounda' parties prior to their upcoming nupz. The fun began, appropriately, at a Valentine's Day dinner hosted by the Moodys; Ann Bobby Sr. and Ingrid Bobby Jr. at the Yacht Club (Bill's an exec at Anico, ya'know).

We found Kriste's bro, Trey Monsour, Dixie Norman McDaniel, BJ Buddy Herz, Jim Jan Posey, Chuck Margaret Addison and Jerry Linda Adams joining Gene Betty Lucas, Walt Kathy Syers, Dotsy Jay Ballentine and Greg Jo Lynn Falgout in toasting the happy couple. Also there were Bill's sons; Tim Garrison from Yuppiecity and Mark Garrison from the Alamo City. Next up, and also at the posh Club, Nanci Gobroski Freudenberg and Norma Jean Vento Nelson hostessed a pearls 'n' pink tea and kitchen We were delighted to find Kriste's gr'mom Alyce Monsour and godmom Garland Cohlia both in for the fun. Those Monsour women are allll beautiful. Mom Gayle, a'course, there with bells on, visiting with Jane Wichlep, Margaret Tindel, Brenda Atchley, Nancy Mafrige and Joanie Megna.

Enjoying the tasty pastries dished up by Urs were Mary Townsend, Pat Presnall, Rosie DeLeon and Cindy Sullivan. Also sending their love were Linda Moore, Mary Jane Dudley, Claire Morettin, Helen Bashline, Jane Micks, Vange Whorton and Marci Lee Hutchings. 'Cross town, at the Pelican Club, was a couples' shower given by dear friends fellow Jr. Leaguers; Kim Raschke, Karen Flowers, Debbie Herrin, Pat Wittington, Jan Carol Yarbrough, Teri Tillotson, Cindy Cagle and Gina Thomas. This party found gr'dad Fred.

with Alyce and Mike there with Garland and a'course, a proud Andy Gayle Monsour leading the toasts. Enjoying the fabbo seafood buffet were Ron Teresa Meyers, Barbara Noto, Valerie Gary Schero, Cathy Keith Farmer, Missy Philip Cameron and Lisette Tony Brown. Good friend Victoria Green of Victoria's Florists did a spectacular job with the posies flowery deccos. See SCENES, 6-C spring fashions BEE A 2 GET The rural short sleeve crop shirt matching drawstring pants are part of Yaga's hot new spring fashions. (Photo by Kevin Bartram) hat's thing Good in for news! store The everyone, for spring season with '96 styles promises fashion? that some- are truly wearable and appropriate for every lifestyle.

Noteworthy trends include color, color and more color, and the revival of classic American sportswear. Fabrics taking center stage. include jersey, checks, plaids and anything with shimmer. most come Some internationally from of wearable the Yaga's, success- season's trends an ful clothes chain that got 8 SE island. its start here on A Still headquartered in Galveston, Yaga's designs are featured in some of the nation's most popular consumer magazines, as well as on numerous top-rated television programs like "Friends," "Meland rose Place" and "Beverly Hills 90210." part Growing clothing lines have attracted a varied customer base, but Yaga maintains its roots in the youth market.

Yaga's fits an attitude and their spring line reflects that. Department stores like JCPenney also are proudly showing off vast spring clothing collections for all ages. Specialty clothing stores like Van Heusen have a relaxed, yet distinguished spring option for its customers. See SPRING, 2-C Yaga's men's Samba knit top and the ringspun jeans make for a casual spring ensemble. (Photo by Kevin Bartram) JCPenney, above, offers a spring line that caters to people of all ages.

At left, Bally opted for innovative and functional for its spring footwear line including this faux croco collection featuring emobssed croco calf sandals with contrast stitching. 3 040 A RES.

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