Indiana Gazette from Indiana, Pennsylvania • Page 14

The Indiana Gazette Thursday, November 29, 1990 Page 14 New Arrivals BRENDA SHULTZ and KRIS LICHTCAP BERNADETJE BERNARD and THOMAS SHEAFFER ROBERT R. SHEFFLER and SUSAN M. ADAMS SHARI CENCE and GLENN BROWN CARRIE MeCAULLEY and STEPHEN ELRICK Couples announce wedding plans MARION CENTER Mr. and Mrs. Barry L.

Shultz, Hubbard, Ohio, announce the engagement of their daughter Brenda L. to Kris S. Lightcap, Stafford, Va.He is son of Mr. and Mrs. Karl S.

Lightcap, Marion Center. Miss Shultz is currently completing her bachelor of science degree in computer science and mathematics at Youngstown State University. Mr. Lightcap, a graduate of Grove City College with a bachelor's degree in operations management, is a production supervisor for Ryan Homes in Virginia. The couple is planning an April 20, 1991, wedding at the Harbison Chapel at Grove City College.

Mr. and Mrs. James L. Bernard, Indiana, announce the engagement of their daughter Bernadette Lee to Thomas R. Sheaffer, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Robert W. Sheaffer Ephrata, and Mrs. Richard D. Ashby, Lancaster.

The bride-to-be, a 1986 graduate of Homer-Center High School, is majoring in business management at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her fiance, a 1986 graduate of Ephrata High School, is majoring in computer science at IUP. Both Miss Bernard and Mr. Sheaffer plan to graduate from IUP in December. A January 1991 wedding is being planned by the couple.

Ken and Doris Hoover, Templeton RD 1, announce the engagement of their daughter Susan M. Adams to Robert R. Sheffler, son of Marvin Sheffler, Indiana. A resident of Rural Valley RD 1, Miss Adams is a 1989 graduate of Lenape Vocational-Technical School and is attending the Allegheny Valley Hospital School of Radiology. Her fiance, also the son of the late Patricia Sheffler, is a 1989 graduate of Indiana Area Senior High School and Indiana County Area Vocational-Technical School.

He is employed by The Indiana Gazette and as a produce clerk at Shop 'N Save, Indiana. The couple is planning an Oct. 10, 1992, wedding. MR. and MRS.

WILLIAM LOWMASTER JR. Area couple marries in Smithport church SMITHPORT Kimberly Dawn Yingling. Glen Campbell, became the bride of William Leonard Lowmaster Glen Campbell RD 1, during a 2 p.m. ceremony on Saturday. Oct.

27. 1990, in the United Methodist Church, Smithport. The double-ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. David Duane Ealy. Music was provided by organist Angie Small.

Thomas T. and Carol Sue Yingling. Cherry Tree RD 1, and William L. and Marlene Glen Campbell RD 1, are the couple's parents. Escorted and given in marriage by her father, the bride appeared in a white gown of Chantilly lace with a Queen Anne neckline.

A satin ribbon trimmed the waistline and layers of ruffles in the back flowed into a chapel train. As her headpiece, she wore a V-headband of Venise lace trimmed with side flowers and pearls, pouf and fingertip veil. The bride carried a bouquet of pink, white and yellow roses trimmed with ribbon streamers. Tamera Yingling, Mahaffey RD 1, served as her sister's maid of honor. Melissa Blatl, Glen Campbell RD 1, was the bridesmaid.

Acting as best man was Dan Brink, Punxsutawney RD 1. Usher's duties were performed by Bill Buterbaugh, Cherry Tree RD 1. The bride's son, Dustin Wooten. Glen Campbell, was the ring bearer. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Braggers Club, Cherry Tree.

Mrs. Lowmaster, a 1987 graduate of Purchase Line High School, is a student at the Pennsylvania Academy of Cosmetology, DuBois. Her husband, a 1976 graduate of Punxsutawney Area Senior High School, is temporarily unemployed. Following a weekend trip to a log cabin in the mountains, the couple is residing in Glen Campbell. (Doug Lowmaster photo) Indiana Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Will hold bake sale from 9 a.m.

to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4. in Indiana Hospital cafeteria. Baked goods and monetary donations appreciated.

Spaghetti Dinner Will be served by Smithport United Methodist Church youth group on Saturday. Dec 1. Menu: spaghetti, cole slaw or lettuce, rolls, cake and beverage. UCT Christmas Party Will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec.

1, at Rustic Lodge. For reservations, call 349-3951. Indiana County DAR Will hold Christmas tea at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at home of Mrs.

Samuel F. Furgiuele. Indiana. Mrs. Roy Beard will presenf "The Christmas Story." Mrs.

William Fiscus will provide Christmas music. WESTOVER Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy J. Cence, Westover, and Glenn and Karen Brown, Homer City RD 6, announce the engagement of their children, Shari Lee Cence and Glenn Robert Brown.

Miss Cence is attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is employed by the Savings Trust Co. of Pennsylvania. Dr. Brown, a 1987 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, is currently in practice at Bouma Chiropractic Clinic, Indiana. A December wedding is planned.

BLAIRSVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Gary McCaulley, Derry, announce the engagement of their daughter Carrie Lee to Stephen Elrick, son of Ray and Sharon Elrick, Blairsville RD3. Miss McCaulley, a 1990 graduate of Derry Area High School, is a freshman attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her fiance, a 1989 graduate of Derry Area High School, is attending Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood.

Wedding plans are indefinite at this time. COMMODORE Robert and Dorothy Lydick Harbrige, Commodore RD 1, announce the birth of their first child Nov. 16, 1990, in Indiana Hospital. Ryan Jess weighed in at 8 pounds and measured 19 inches. He is the grandson of Siviter and Genevieve Harbrige, Clymer RD 1.

SHELOCTA Mr. and Mrs. Victor Cessna Oceanside, announce the recent birth of their first child, Adam Taylor. He tipped the scales at 8 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 22 inches. Adam is the grandson of Victor and Dixie Cessna, Shelocta, and Bill and Janet Coty, Oceanside.

His great-grandparents are Chuck and Geraldine Cessna, Shelocta, and Charles and Helen Morton, Saltsburg. Tim and Natalie George, Indiana, announce the birth of their third child, Rebekah Ann. She arrived at 1:16 p.m. Oct. 16, 1990, in Indiana Hospital.

She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 19 Vz inches. Rebekah was welcomed home by her sister Christa and brother "TJ." Her grandparents are Tom and Betty Christy, Rural Valley, and Jane George, Indiana. Rebekah's great-grandmothers are Clara EI- lenberger, Rural Valley, andRuth Christy, Kittanning. Church women keep tradition SALTSBURG Saltsburg Presbyterian Women will hold their annual Christmas bazaar, a tradition of the organization for more than 50 years, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday in the church social rooms. Hulda Baker, left, Edwina Brown, center, and Anne Brown display some of the handmade crafts to be sold. Also available will be Christmas cookies ready for freezing, baked goods, plants and white elephant items. Ham barbecues and other sandwiches, chili, macaroni salad and apple crisp will be served beginning at 11 a.m. Excessive mulch harms plant life By J.

ROBERT NUSS For The Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) As part of a winter protection program for landscape plants, I always suggest a good layer of mulch over the root system. However, in recent years, a number of gardeners, as well as landscape contractors, have been carrying a good thing too far. Landscape plantings develop problems when the mulch layer is too deep and when the material is piled up around the stems. Over-mulching wastes material, smothers the root system, and provides optimum conditions for the development of cankers on the lower part of the trunk.

This damage cannot be reversed; the plant will die in a matter of seasons, although not all types of mulch have the same potential for injury or damage. No matter what mulch material you select, maintain no more than a 2- or 3-inch layer. As it decomposes, replace it to the original depth of 2 or 3 inches. AH too often, gardeners and contractors apply a fresh 2- to 3-inch layer on top of what is already there to keep the look created by a fresh layer. Over a period of years, the mulch accumulates and has the same effect as setting the plant too deep into the ground at planting time a practice that smothers the root system and leads to a gradual decline in the plant's vigor and quality.

Except for the bark of coniferous trees, most organic mulches are high in cellulose and low in lignins. Cellulose decomposes rapidly and leaves little residue on the soil surface. On the other hand, the bark of coniferous trees, like pine and spruce, are low in cellulose and high in lignin. They are more resistant to decomposition and last longer on the soil surface. Under these conditions, the ground accumulates high levels of fine material as the original mulch decomposes.

If you add additional layers each season to keep a fresh look, the fine layer below the visible top layer grows. The accumulation of bark fibers remains wet and seals the soil surface. Roots under a sealed surface layer are often starved for the oxygen they need for growth and development. With a weakened root system, plants can develop poor foliage color, flower slowly, and may even collapse in the first warm weather of the season. Foliage becomes chlorotic or small.

Stems grow weakly and older stems may die. If you usually apply mulch every year, remember that most plantings only need to be mulched every two to three years to maintain an effective layer. A light raking of all mulch, especially pine or coniferous mulch, will loosen it, increase its effectiveness, and promote aeration into the root zone. Schnabel, Adams exchange vows MR. and MRS.

ROBERT ADAMS Laurie Elizabeth Schnabel and Robert Patrick Adams exchanged wedding vows recently in St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church, Hollsopple. John and Lorraine Schnabel, Davidsville, and George and Alice Adams, Hollsopple, are the couple's parents. Father Conrad Salach officiated at the double-ring ceremony. Music was provided by organist Tom Ferguson and soloist Bertilla Thompson.

Escorted to the altar by her father and given in marriage by her parents, the bride appeared in a white, full-length gown fashioned with long sleeves trimmed in pearls, sequins and lace, a high neckline with cascading pearls, and a bodice trimmed with sequins and pearls. The gown's straight skirt flared slightly at the bottom, and both the skirt and train were highlighted with appliques. A pearl headband, accented with cascading sequins and pearls on the left side, held the bride's pouf and fingertip veil. She carried a cascading bouquet of white and pink roses, ivy and greens. Debra Burkhart, Johnstown, and Michelle Schnabel, sister of the bride, Davidsville, served as maids of honor.

Bridesmaids were Mary Beth Adams, sister-in-law of the groom, Erie; Kathie Dudek, sister of the groom, Hampton, Connie Adams, sister-in-law of the groom, Hollsopple; and Jennifer Adams, niece of the groom, Hollsopple. Jena Smolko, cousin of the bride, Loretto, and Kim Adams, niece of the groom, Erie, acted as flower girls. Best men were the groom's brothers, Richard Adams, Erie, and George Adams III, Hollsopple. Ushers' duties were performed by John Schnabel, brother of the bride, Davidsville; Dave Dudek, brother-in- law of the groom, Hampton; and Eric Adams and George Adams IV, nephews of the groom, Hollsopple. Following the ceremony, a dinner and reception was held in the North Fork Country Club, Johnstown.

Mrs. Adams is a 1989 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor of science degree in communications. She is currently a marketing communications copywriter for FMC, Homer City. Her husband, also a 1989 graduate of IUP with a bachelor of science degree in computer science, is an applications analyst for Alcoa, Pittsburgh. Following an eight-day wedding trip to St.

Thomas in the Virgin Islands, the couple is residing in Monroeville. (Mucker photo for Sharp Images).