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Weddings

 

Wolpert, Burley say vows in Dublin

Jennifer Wolpert and Dustin Burley were married May 8, 2009, in St. John’s Lutheran Church in Dublin. Officiating for the couple was Rev. John E. Greig. A reception followed at the 94th Aerial Squadron Banquet Hall.

Mr. and Mrs. Dustin Burley

The daughter of James and Julie Wolpert of Columbus, Jennifer is a graduate of Centennial High School in Columbus. She graduated from Capital University with a bachelor’s degree in AYA Language Arts and Education and an associate’s degree from Columbus State Community College in language arts. She is currently pursuing a teaching certification.

The son of Mark and Fawn Burley of Convoy, Dustin is a graduate of Crestview High School in Convoy. He graduated from DeVry University with a bachelor’s degree in business management and an associate’s degree in computer science, with a concentration in networking. He is currently co-owner and operator of Ultra Computer and Networking Solutions in Van Wert.

The maid of honor was Heather Blair, sister of the bride. The bridesmaid was Mickee Wolpert, sister of the bride.

   The groom’s best man was Jerad Burley, brother of the groom. The groomsman was Rhett Craig, cousin of the groom.

   Dustin and Jennifer recently returned from a fabulous cruise in the Caribbean for their honeymoon.
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Engagements

Dusty Wade & Kelly Summers

Summers, Wade planning

for late November wedding

Kelly Summers and Dusty Wade, along with their parents, John Summers and Pam Summers and Nick and Penny Wade, are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.

Kelly is a 2005 graduate of Crestview High School. She is currently employed at Foster Family Chiropractic in Van Wert, where she works in the billing department.

Dusty is a 2002 graduate of Crestview High School, attending Vantage Career Center his last two years of high school. He is currently employed at Eaton Corporation in Van Wert, where he works in hose assembly.

The wedding ceremony will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Van Wert on Saturday, November 28, 2009.
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Shrum, Crawford to wed in November

Kurt and Teresa Schalois of Van Wert and Dave and Michelle Shrum of Delaware, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla Shrum, to Brandon Crawford, son of Steve and Jane Crawford of Van Wert.

Brandon Crawford & Kayla Shrum

Kayla is a 2006 graduate of Van Wert High School and is now employed at Southern Nevada Pain Specialist (Southern Hills Hospital) as a pain specialist receptionist and assistant. She is also attending Nevada State College pursuing her degree in nursing.

Brandon is a 2003 graduate of Van Wert High School and a 2007 graduate of Heidelberg College with a degree in business administration. He is now a state trooper with the Nevada Highway Patrol stationed in Las Vegas.

The couple will exchange vows on Saturday, November 7, 2009, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert.
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Giessler, Pugh plan November nuptials

Gregg Giessler and Linda Giessler of Van Wert and Owen and Karen Pugh of Convoy are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their children, Sara Giessler and Chad Pugh.

Sara Giessler & Chad Pugh

Sara is a 2005 graduate of Lincolnview High School and a 2008 Graduate of the University of Findlay with a major in early childhood development. She is currently a substitute teacher and the varsity volleyball coach at Wayne Trace High School.

Chad is a 2001 graduate of Crestview High School and attended The Ohio State University as well as The University of Northwestern Ohio.  He is currently employed by Advanced Biological Marketing as the president of ABM Production LLC and on the Crestview softball coaching staff.

The couple will exchange vows on Saturday, November 28, 2009, at Salem Presbyterian Church in Venedocia.
10/12


Casterline, Hanigosky to wed in May

Hallie Casterline & Kyle Hanigosky

Norm and Debra Casterline of Middle Point are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Hallie Michele, to Kyle Matthew Hanigosky, son of Karen and Michael Hanigosky of Fairfield.

Hallie and Kyle met at the paint desk of their local Home Depot store: “You can do it, we can help.”

The bride-elect is a 2001 graduate of Lincolnview High School and attended Rhodes State College in Lima and The Ohio State University. She currently works at a pediatric dental clinic in Columbus as a dental hygienist.

The prospective groom is a 2001 graduate of Stephen T. Badin High School and also earned a degree in urban planning from the University of Cincinnati in 2006. He currently works for the Luc Regional Planning Commission in East Liberty.

The couple will marry on Saturday, May 15, 2010, in Galloway.
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