SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2002 LIFESTYLES WEDDINGS Kelli Scott becomes bride of Matthew Pope MATTOON In a park-like setting with a water fountain and lamp posts wrapped in tulle and ivy, Kelli V. Scott and Matthew D. Pope, both of Mattoon, exchanged wedding vows Sept. 15, 2001. Their parents are Terri Scott, Ron and Karin Scott and the Rev.
Duane and Lorena Pope, all of Mattoon. The Revs. Duane Pope, father of the groom; Derold R. Doughty and Derold K. "Shine" Doughty officiated the 3:30 p.m.
double-ring vows at the Broadway Christian Church. Kyle Browning gave a charge to the bride and the Rev. Shine Doughty gave the charge to the groom. The Rev. Judy Doughty charged the couple and prayed for them.
Pianist Casey Hones, along with Marsha Haldorsen at the drums and Nils Haldorsen on bass, provided music as Marcy Shockley, Jeremy Doughty, Aaron Taylor, Lisa Doughty and Marlo Spidle sang solos and duets. Selections included "It's Love," "I Will Follow Him," "The Rest of All Time," "You Got a Friend," "Lady," "Even If," "Together, As One" and "How Sweet it The bride, escorted by her mother and father, wore a longsleeved gown with a beaded and sequined bodice and a scalloped Sabrina neckline. The empire waist featured satin trim while the satin skirt flowed into a cathedral-length train embellished with beads and Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Pope sequins.
A beaded head piece secured her veil of tulle and satin trim, and she carried a cascade of purple calla lilies with sterling silver and white roses. Deb Whalin of Mattoon attended as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Tara Sampson, Johnna Welsh, Valerie Doughty, Charity Sanders, Tera Whalin and Amy Henderson, all of Mattoon; and Julie Browning of Humboldt. They wore Victorian style gowns of lilac with sweetheart necklines and elbow length gloves, and carried pomander balls made of heather, berries, hydrangea BUSINESS ASSOCIATE OF THE YEAR SUBMITTED PHOTO The Pegtown Chapter of the American Business Women's Association had its annual business associate of the year meeting Nov. 14 at the Catholic church parish center.
After an enjoyable dinner, guest speaker Ruth Rankin from Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center gave a presentation on the correct etiquette for business settings. The winning application for business associate was read by president Kathleen Grissom. The winning application was turned in by Pegtown member Debbie Rawdin for her boss, Colleen Flowers from General Electric. Pictured from left to right are Debbie Rawdin and Colleen Flowers. Shelby senior events scheduled For March 11-15 Shelby County Senior Center activities 325 E.N.
Ninth St. Monday 8:30 a.m., coffee hour; 9:30 a.m., exercise room; 11:30 a.m., Peace Meal; 1 p.m., card games; 5:30 p.m., K. West, paint. Tuesday 7:30 a.m., exercise, therapist; 8:30 a.m., coffee hour and shuffleboard; 10 a.m., Rhodes paint class; 11:30 a.m., Peace Meal; 1 p.m., dominoes, bridge and neat feet. Wednesday 7 a.m., Kiwanis breakfast; 8:30 a.m., coffee hour, Shelby Manor blood pressure; 11:30 a.m., Peace Meal; 12:30 p.m., pinochle.
Thursday 7:30 a.m., exercise, therapist; 8:30 a.m., shuffleboard; 11:30 a.m., Peace Meal; 12:30 p.m., bingo (bring a $1 gift); 5:30 p.m., AARP potluck. Friday 8:30 a.m., coffee hour; 9:30 a.m., exercise room; 11:30 a.m., Peace Meal; 1 p.m., card games; p.m., St. Pat's supper, corned beef and cabbage. Decatur quilt show has underground railroad theme DECATUR The Decatur Quilters Guild will have its 22nd annual Decatur Quilt Fest at the Decatur Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
on April 5 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 6. The event will be held at the Decatur Civic Center, with more than 300 quilts, wall hangings and other related items on display. The building is located at the corner of U.S.
routes 51 and 36, Decatur. Among the activities are the Quilt Railing, a display of underground railroad quilts, and a daily slide show and lecture by Jacqueline Tobin, adjunct professor at the University of Denver and author of "Hidden in Plain View: A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad." "Hidden in Plain View" presents the theory that slaves created quilts coded with patterns to help one another flee to freedom. Following each presentation Tobin will be available for book signings. Books also may be purchased at that time. Bids will be taken on a small quilt for use as a wallhanging and an added quilt display will feature redwork embroidery quilts.
Raffle tickets for a poppies quilt may be purchased for $1 each or six for $5. The winner will be announced Saturday. The winner does not have to be present to win. Admission to the Quilt Fest is $4 for one day or $5 for two days. For more information call Catherine Ziemer at 875-3305.
the source for. Journal Gazette news MATTOON (ILL.) JOURNAL GAZETTE Heidi Brice Birdsong wed blooms and white purple, ivy and braided Jeremy Doughty served as the best Groomsmen were Willis of Casey and Beardsley of Newark, Spidle, Matt Morrison, Sanders, Adam Whalin Taylor, all of Mattoon. Ashley Jabs and Moseley greeted were seated by Tyler Christopher Cochennour, Mattoon; and the of Denison, Texas. Kameron Browning Browning, sons of Browning of Mattoon, ring bearers. Abby ter of Tim and Marlo Mattoon, was the A dinner reception the Worthington Inn.
Camilla Albright The bride earned degree in business from Lake Land suing a bachelor's Eastern Illinois financial aid accountant Her husband degree and is pursuing degree, both from owner of Pacesetter Insurance Agency licensed securities Following a Hawaii and San couple make their Mattoon. ARRIVALS NEW Ma Kayla Devall Duane and Amy Devall of Toledo are the parents of a daughter, Ma Kayla MarieAnna, born at 11:52 p.m. Feb. 12, 2002, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Ma Kayla weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Her grandparents are Eric and Diane Engel of Camargo, Dan and Esther Devall of Toledo and Dwayne Carr of Hidalgo. The infant's great grandparents are Robert and Phyllis Swearingen of Toledo, Harold and Mary Jackman of Sumner, Dave Carr and Louis and Barbara Devall, all of Greenup. Alexia Wallace Rodney Wallace and Angelina Wishart are the parents of a daughter, Alexis Brianna, born at 7:47 a.m. Feb. 13, 2002, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.
Alexis weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 inches long. Her grandparents are Micheal and Joyce Wishart of Mattoon and Guy and Rita Wallace of Sullivan. The infant's great -grandparents are Bonnie Wallace of Sullivan and Bob Callahan of Decatur. Moultrie County senior activities 114 E. Jefferson Monday through Friday: card games, crafts, recreation, lunch served at 11:30 a.m.
daily, open 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday a.m., coffee hour; 9 a.m., Rules of the Road. Tuesday 8 a.m., exercise; 8:45 a.m., coffee hour; 9 a.m., Ad recycle roses tipped in silver cord. of Mattoon man.
the Revs. Ron Steven Tim Cory and Aaron Stephanie guests. Guests Doughty and both of Rev. Jason Watts and Nate Kyle and Julie were the Spidle, daughSpidle of flower girl. was held at Servers were and Michelle Gill.
an associate's administration College and is purdegree from University. She is a at LLC. earned a bachelor's a master's ElU. He is the Universal and is also a representative. honeymoon to Francisco, the home in Drew Lampley Charles and NEOGA Arrangements of ferns, fresh flowers and candles decorated the sanctuary of the First Christian Church of Neoga for the Sept.
1, 2001, wedding of Heidi L. Denning and Brice D. Birdsong, both of Neoga. She is the daughter of Tom and Becki Denning of Neoga. His parents are Dean and Diane Birdsong of Mattoon.
The Rev. Ron Lake officiated the 3:30 p.m. double-ring ceremony. Organist Joni McClure played "The Rose" and "I Finally Found Someone." The bride, escorted by her father, chose a white gown styled with a V- neckline. Beads and lace embellished the gown and cathedral-length train, and she carried a garden cascade of lilies, sunflowers, baby's breath and greenery.
Becki Denning of Neoga attended her daughter as matron of honor. Mr. and Mrs. Brice Birdsong Haili Denning of Neoga, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Danielle Curtner of Neoga; Brooke Morris, Rachel Meaker and Erica Price, all of Mattoon.
Whitney Meaker was the junior bridesmaid. Attendants wore navy, floor length gowns styled with empire waistlines. Dean Birdsong of Mattoon served his son as best man. Groomsmen were Charles Tipsword, Stacey Birdsong, Joe Meaker, Mark Stremming and Aaron Birdsong, all of Mattoon. Guests were seated by Donald Siebert and Lucas Siebert, both of Mattoon.
Haley Birdsong, daughter of Stacey and Paula Birdsong Mattoon, was the flower girl. C.J. Meaker, son of Joe and Rachel Meaker of Mattoon, and Issac Green, son of Travis and Cindy Green of Greenup, were ring bearers. A dinner and dance reception was held at the Ramada Inn in Effingham. The bride is a 1999 graduate of Neoga High School and received a nursing degree from Lake Land College in 2000.
She is an office nurse at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Her husband, a 1992 graduate of Mattoon High School, served in the United States Navy and is employed by Thompson Collision Repair Parts. Following a honeymoon in Jamaica, the couple reside in Neoga. MAJEST 8 Lampley Jr. of Mattoon are the parents of a daughter, Drew Valentine, born at 6:36 a.m.
Feb. 13, 2002, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Drew weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her grandparents are Riley and Marche' Carter Jr. of Gays and Charles and Diane Lampley Sr.
of Jewett. She has two brothers and one sister, Nicole, 14; Nathan, 10; and Christopher, 9. son, Carson Ryan, born at 10:13 a.m. Feb. 14, 2002, Tonya at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.
Carson weighed 5 pounds, 6 ounces and was 18 inches long. His grandparents are Bob and Phyllis Strong and Karen Webster, all of Mattoon; and Bill Webster of Lake Ozark, Mo. The infant's great grandmother is Pauline Andrews of Mattoon. He has two brothers, Dylan, 9 and Blake, 6. Ryan Batman Darrin and Rebecca Batman of Sullivan are the parents of a son, Ryan Darrin, born at 9:03 p.m.
Feb. 14, 2002, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Ryan weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces and was 22 inches long. His grandparents are Jack and Nettie Batman of Sullivan, Judy Kaiser of Tower Hill and Charles Allen of Pana. Carson Strong Tom and Shelby Strong of Mattoon are the parents of a Blayne Donsbach Jeff and Abby Donsbach of Toledo are the parents of a son, Blayne Austin, born at 4:11 p.m.
Feb. 16, 2002, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Blayne weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 inches long. His grandparents are Bob and Pam Donsbach of Toledo and Jim Winn and Judy Winn, both of Mattoon. The infant's great -grandparents are Voris and Arnetia Osborn of Effingham, Stanley and Zola Winn of Westfield and Dorothy Hopper of Mattoon.
He has one brother, Brody, 3. activities announced crafts with Sarah; 11:30 a.m., blood pressure check, Dynamic Home Care; 12:30 p.m., quilting with Norma; 1-2 p.m., Clark's Hearing Aid; p.m., bridge club; 1-3 p.m., happy feet clinic, Moultrie County Health Department. Wednesday 8:45 a.m., coffee hour. Career In a Year Classes Begin June 3 MED. TRANSCRIPTIONIST ASSISTANT ACC.
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Included will be tables of activities sponsored by local child care providers, preschools, early childhood programs and local service groups. Programs are encouraged to provide "hands-on" activities, as well as pamphlets and other information. Additional children's entertainment will include clowns, balloons and various other child-related activities. Early childhood programs or social service agencies that would like to participate in the Festival of the Young Child need to register by April 5. Registration forms are available from Jackie Swango at Eastern Illinois University Child Care Resource Referral, 581-6991.
Thursday 8:45 a.m., coffee hour; 10:30 a.m., insurance questions and answers; 12:30 p.m., cards, hand and foot. Friday-8 a.m., exercise; 8:45 a.m., coffee hour; 11 a.m., bingo. UNITED WE STAND CONGRATULATIONS! WASH EXPRESS THE WASH OF QUALITY ON YOUR NEW SOFT SPONGE-CLOTH WASH We Are Offering 100 Discount On Wash Express Ticket with Gasoline Purchase (5 gallon minimum purchase) Gasland CITGO 600 Charleston Ave. Mattoon, IL.
