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Jul 5 2005 PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2005 C-3 digest Irish rowing club to hold regatta ROWING, FROM PAGE C-l Midori liqueur is searching the country for the Midori "It Girl" and "It Guy" beautiful, trend-setting men and women at nightclubs from coast to coast. And the search includes Pittsburgh. Midori now heads to Margarita Mama's, South Side, 9 p.m. Thursday; Pegasus, Downtown, 9 p.m. Friday; and Bash, Strip District, 10 p.m.

Saturday. Participants will get a makeover and have a photograph taken. A complete list of rules and prizes are available online at midoridoyouhaveit.com. You must be 21 to enter. Rosa Colucci, Post-Gazette staff writer 2 Day of whom are in their 20s and 30s and, like Carroll and his wife, Beth, of Irish descent.

But, "some of our best rowers are not," Carroll notes. Other last names include Misencik and Costanzo. Beth Carroll, who also is on the board of the local Irish Centre, puts it this way: "Though it's definitely Irish, it's got some Pittsburgh in it, too." They're always open to new members to the club, which also is about socializing and having fun, but they warn that curragh racing is back-burning work. You're welcome to check it out Saturday. But if you want to root for them, don't look for black and gold, because they now wear maroon and white the colors of Ireland's County Galway.

Bob Batz Jr. can be reached at or 412-263-1930. Post-Gazette staff writer Kejin Qian also contributed to this report. He can be reached at or 412-263-1510. fleet of these 25-foot-long, 250-pound, square-sterned boats.

The trio of four-seaters they use can be raced by one, two, three or four people, who row with long oars with no paddles on them. Don't expect the sleekness and spandex of skinny crew rowing shells. Clark usually races with his shirt off and wearing heavy work boots, which he jokingly refers to as "Air Curraghs." Speeds can hit 6 to 8 mph. Which isn't so fast, but races can go for up to five miles. Curraghs don't race for times "It's actually illegal in our league to keep times," Clark says but bow to bow, and sometimes they bump on turns.

At the finish line, "it comes down to inches sometimes." Whereas crew racing is like drag racing, quips member Matt Carroll, "We're more like NASCAR." The club has only about 16 active members, most A glance at events in and around town. John MellencampJohn Fogerty, Post-Gazette Pavilion, 7 p.m. Tickets: $20 to $65; 412-323-1919. Walter Trout, Moondog's, 8 p.m. Tickets: $15; 412-828-2040.

"Forever Plaid," Cabaret at Theater Square, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 to $36; 412-456-6666. "The Pirates of Penzance," Benedum Center, 8 p.m. Tickets starting at $14; 412-456-6666. Late Night Cabaret presents Jason Coll, Cabaret at Theater Square, 9:30 p.m.

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Celebrations WEDDINGS ENGAGEMENTS ANNIVERSARIES BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS PERSONAL GREETINGS To place an ad, call 263-1236 or toll free, 1-800-242-1692, ext. 1236. ENGAGEMENTS ENGAGEMENTS i' ELK JUROCKO Dr. Carrie Ann Elk and Dr. David Charles Jurocko are pleased to announce their engagement.

Dr. Elk is the daughter of Paul Elk, of Penn Hills, and Rita (Yuzawich) Stark, of Forest Hills, as well as the granddaughter of Mary Yuzawich, of Forest Hills. Dr. David Jurocko is the son of Elizabeth and William Jurocko, of Ft. Myers, Fla.

The couple currently resides in Lutz, iust outside of Tampa, where they both are in private practice. They will host a sunset ceremony and reception for their family and friends on nearby St. Petersburg Beach this August. HARDING GREEN Mr. Mrs.

Alan W. Harding, of Bethel Park, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Ann, to Michael D. Green, son of Mr. Mrs. Dennis Green, of Bethel Park.

The setting for the couple's engagement was Paris, France, on March 8, 2004. Stephanie and Michael are graduates of Bethel Park High School. Stephanie holds a B.S. degree in Exercise Physiology from Slippery Rock University. Michael is employed by Yohe Roofing Construction.

The couple will be married August 27, 2005, at Linden Hall Mansion. WEDDINGS WILLIAMS FILONI Dale and Georgianne Williams, of Mt. Lebanon, would like to announce the marriage of their daughter, Kathryn Anne (Kate) Williams to Michael Lawrence Filoni, son of Albert Lawrence Filoni, of Mt. Lebanon, and Patricia Filoni, of Pittsburgh. They were united in marriage on April 23, 2005, at St.

Anne Church. As a a special gift to the couple from the bridegroom's father, Marianne Cornetti from the New York Metropolitan Opera, was the soloist at the Nuptial Mass. The groom's father is President of Maclachlan, Cornelius, and Filoni, an architectural firm responsible for the design of Heinz Hall, the Benedum and CAPA (Center for Creative and Performing Arts High School) downtown. The bride's father is a retired attorney, and her mother is Director of Volunteers at St. Clair Hospital.

A reception followed at Chartiers Country Club. The bride wore a silk gown with a bodice of seed pearls and Swarovski crystals and a cathedral train of alencon lace. Around her neck, she wore pearls with a diamond and carved sapphire pendant that her great-grandmother wore to Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Inaugural Ball. Maid of honor was Audrey Leigh Williams, the bride's sister, and best man was Nathan Hughes, friend of the groom. Matron of honor was Alexis Leigh lores, cousin of the bride, and bridesmaids were Stephanie Naylor and Ashley Priselac.

The flower girl was Lael Flores, great cousin of the bride. Groomsmen were David Filoni, brother of the groom of San Francisco, an artist for movie director George Lucas, Richard Borkowski, and Jared Schultz. The bride will retain her maiden name professionally. Dr. Williams graduated from the University of Virginia "With Distinction" as an Echols Scholar and "Cum Laude" from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

While there, she was named Outstanding HOEP Coordinator for the many hours she dedicated to coordinating health care to homeless and underserved by the Program for Health Care to Underserved Populations. She was also elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical school honorary for outstanding academic achievement. She is a pediatrician associated with East Suburban Pediatrics. The groom, a graduate of the Eli Broad School of Business at Michigan State University, is Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Carload Express, Inc. The couple honeymooned in Riviera Maya, Mexico, and are residing in Shadyside.

BIRTHS DOWNER, BLAYNE ROBERT ARIANN MAKENA William and Suzanne Downerare excited to announce the birth of their twins, Blayne Robert and Ariann Makena Downer. Born on October 9, 2004, at Magee-Womens Hospital. Blayne weighed 5 lbs. 9 oz. and was 19 in.

long and Ariann weighed 5 lbs. 10 oz. and was 18J2 in. long. Maternal grandparents are Nicholas and Janice Holomshek and paternal grandparents are Mary Downer and the late Robert Downer.

Maternal great-grandmother is 98-year-old Mafalda Chiesi. Happily welcoming their twin siblings at home are older sister, Alexandra, and older brother, Zachary. BIRTHDAYS DANIEL A. VASQUEZ HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY! July 8, 1965 Formerly of Mt. Lebanon, now living in San Francisco.

His family and friends miss him! EVELYN CLAYBORN Child of the King Happy Birthday! LAC HAN DA WINSTEAD Happy 16th Birthday! July 8th HUH jhbk ANNIVERSARIES KUHN, CHUCK and PEGGY Chuck and Peggy Kuhn, of Shaler, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 9, 2005. They were married on July 9, 1955, at the Millvale United Methodist Church. The Kuhns are the parents of Tom and his wife Sandy, of Cranberry, and Chuck and his wife Kim, of McCandless. They are the proud grandparents of four grandchildren, Sarah, Stacey, Matthew, and Tommy. NOW THEN STROTHER, JOSEPH and SHIRLEY After 50 years of love, ioy and laughter, Joe and Shirley Strother are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July 2nd, 2005.

They will be renewing their vows at St. Anthony's Chapel, where they were first married. Along this journey of their life together, they have been blessed with two children, 6 grandchildren, and many wonderful friends. After all this time, they still are best friends and very much in love. SCHERER WILLIAM and DIANA Bill and Diana (Delach) Scherer, of the North Hills, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this Saturday, July 9.

They were married on the morning of July 9, 1955, at St. Francis DeSales Church, McKees Rocks. The Scherers have fourchildren, William H. Phoenix, Laurie (and husband Paul) Uhler, of the North Hills; John Scherer, of Pasadena, and Terri Marciniak, of the North Hills. They are the very proud grandparents of Sara, William, Courtney, Annie, Allison, Sam, Kendall, Jacob, and Luke.

Bill is retired from Sun Oil Company, and Diana is retired from Allegheny General Hospital. wow! a Congratulations Mum and Dad! Thanks for all you've done for us. We love you so very much. id O'HARE DUNN Mr. Mrs.

Donald 0'Hare, of Muse, proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Marie 0'Hare, to Adam Grant Dunn, son of James and Karen Dunn, of Canons-burg, and Lynne and David Canonsburg. Kelly is a 1997 graduate of Canon McMillan High School and a 2001 graduate of Robert Morris University. Kelly is a sales manager for Ryan Homes in Pittsburgh. Adam is also a 1997 graduate of Canon McMillan High School and a 2001 graduate of John Carroll University. Adam is employed at Otto Bock Polyurethene Technologies in Robinson Twp.

The couple will be married on September 3, 2005, at Central Assembly of God in Houston, with a reception following at Valleybrooke Country Club. VAN JURA LARIMER Mr. Mrs. John G. Van Jura, of Kennedy are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Lynn, to Douglas Allen Larimer, the son of Mr.

Mrs. P. Alvin Larimer, of Robinson Twp. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. She is employed by National Real Estate Information Services as a Payroll Analyst.

Douglas earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He is employed by Dick's Sporting Goods as a Vendor Relations Supervisor. A June 2006 wedding is being planned at Holy Trinity Church, Robinson Twp. WARLACK MILLER Mr. Mrs.

Charles Beck, of North Washington, is proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Valerie Jean Warlack, to Glenn Miller, son of Mr. Mrs. Glenn Miller, of West Sunbury. The wedding is to take place in August. BIRTHDAYS KAREN TAMBELLINI Lerdy! Lerdy! Karen's 40! Love, Aunt Rita ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS PATRICK M.

PIROZAK Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pirozak, of Whitehall, proudly announce the inclusion of their son, Patrick M. Pirozak, into the 2006-07 edition of the NATIONAL REGISTER'S WHO'S WHO in EXECUTIVES and PROFESSIONALS. Patrick, who resides in Beacon Hill, Boston, received his BS from Carnegie Mellon University and his MBA from Boston University.

He is employed by Centerstone Software as its Vice-President of Professional Services. Although he's lived in New England the past 15 years, he's still an avid Steelers fan Congratulations, Son. We're proud of your accomplishments and work ethic. Grandpa Frank is smiling down on you from heaven. ANNIVERSARIES 1: SUTCAVAGE, WALTER and HELEN On Saturday, July 2, 2005, Walter and Helen Sutcavage, of Crafton, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass at St.

Philip's Church, followed by a party at Peters Place. Walter and Helen were married in 1955 in their hometown of Wilkes Barre, Pa. The Sutcavages are the parents of Walter (Pam), Paul, Thomas (Vicki), Suann (Kenn) Davison, and Stephen (Helen). Joining them in their celebration were their 11 beautiful grandchildren, Samantha, Alisha, Paul, Matthew, Sophia, Taylor, Sasha, Sean, Ryan, Laura, and Sonia. NOW I THEN MOESLEIN SIDOROV William Moeslein, of Seven Fields, is pleased to announce the engagement of his daughter, Meghan Maureen Moeslein, to Erik Viktor Sidorov, son of Dr.

Jaan and Sharon Sidorov, of Danville, Pa. Meghan is also the daughter of the late Maureen (Murphy) Moeslein. The bride-to-be is a 2001 graduate of Seneca Valley High School and will graduate from Edinboro University in the spring of 2006 with a degree in iournalism. Erik is a 2000 graduate of Danville High School and will graduate from Edinboro University in the spring of 2006 with a degree in graphic designapplied media arts. A September 23, 2006, wedding is being planned at the Dutilth Church in Cranberry followed by a reception at the Marriott Hotel in Cranberry Twp.

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