The Springfield News-Leader from Springfield, Missouri • Page 28

May 4, 2003 SUNDAY NEWS-LEADER OzarksNow.com WEDDINGS Appleby-Leach Jamie Leigh Appleby and James Andrew Leach were married March 1 in Springfield by the Rev. Bert Miller. Parents of the bride are Danny and Terri Earring, Ozark, and Randy and Marsha Appleby, Mansfield. The groom is the son of Richard Leach, Willard, and Betty Belt, Springfield. The bride wore white satin and chiffon featuring a V-neckline and accented with silver sequins.

She carried roses. Attendants were Randi lorg, Summer Skinner, Tammy Murray, Jennifer Wilson, Tracey Leach, Jennifer Rowlinson and Abby Bennett. Groomsmen were Brad Young, Greg Trantham, Mike Pendergrass, Shane Fisher, James Isenberger and Cole lorg. Ushers are Billy lorg and Christopher Rowlinson. The couple reside in Willard.

The bride is em- Blackwell-Uchtman Lori Lynn Blackwell and Shannon Dean Uchtman were married Nov. 2 at Battlefield Baptist Church by Allen Runge. Parents of the bride are Steve and Linda Blackwell, Republic. The groom is the son of Jim and Janice Uchtman, Fordland. The bride wore white satin featuring a sweetheart neckline accented with pearls and sequins.

She carried pink roses. Attendants were Julie Partin and Dana Leslie. Groomsmen were Joey Steward and Kevin Brown. Ushers were Robby Blackwell and Jason Uchtman. Following a honeymoon to Cancun, Mexico, the couple reside in Fordland.

The bride and groom are both employed with Kraft Foods. McLean-Hayes Victoria Lyn McLean and Jonathan Paul Hayes were married Dec. 21 at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, Knoxville, by Buddy Sexton. Parents of the bride are Mr.and Mrs. Victor Hugo McLean III, Knoxville, Tenn.

The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Paul Hayes, Springfield. Attendants were Lea McLean, Lisa Frutchey, Julie Knox McLean, Emily Hayes, Erika Juan, Erin McCarty, Lindsey Wells and Rebecca Sanders. Groomsmen were Stanley Hayes, Timothy Hayes, Matt McLean, Chad Grief, Korbett Roberts, Brady White, Jon Rowan, Jordan James and Trevor McNeill.

Following a honeymoon to St. Lucia, the couple I reside in Knoxville, Tenn. ENGAGEMENTS Ankeny-McMillian Roy and Brenna Ankeny, Nixa, announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Lynn, to Joseph Wayne McMillian, son of Dale and Cindy McMillian, Springfield. Plans are for May 17 at Hillside Baptist Church. Caton-Inman Richard and Donna Caton, Monett, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer, to Jason Inman, son of Allen and Debra Inman, Pierce City.

Plans are for June 14 at First Baptist Church, Monett. Crowder-Leslie Jerry and Imogene Crowder, Bois D'Arc, announce the engagement of their daughter, Felicia Renae, to Shawn Paul Leslie, son of Gerald and JoAnn Leslie, Jefferson City. Plans are for May 31 in Jefferson City. Griesemer- -Fuller Dr. and Mrs.

Bernard Griesemer, Springfield, announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Kristin Griesemer, to Curtis Lee Fuller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Fuller, Fort Worth, Texas. A June wedding is planned. Hiner-Keltner Announcement is made of the engagement of Christa Raine Hiner, daughter of Stephen and Valerie Hiner, Penrose, to Scott Allen Keltner, son of Tom and Brenda Keltner, Willard, and Linda Keltner, Springfield.

Johns-Pyle Richard and Laura Johns, Marshall, announce the engagement of their daughter, Hadley, to Rowdy Pyle, son of Robert and Sandra Pyle, Springfield. Plans are for June 8 at First United Methodist Church, Marshall. Jones-Sweeten Announcement is made of the engagement of Bobbi Jones, daughter of Tammi Jones and Ben Jones, both of Springfield, to Jake Sweeten, son of Clyde and Alice Sweeten, Leon, lowa. Plans are for May 17 at University Heights Baptist Church. Kortekaas-Wachter Leonard and Marlene Kortekaas, Hoffman Estates, announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura, to Mark Wachter, son of Ronald and Sheryl Wachter, Rogersville.

Plans are for May 31 at Notre Dame de Chicago. Kovach-Barton Announcement is made of the engagement of Crystal Gail Kovach, daughter of Ed Kovach, Oakland, and Bonnie Wilheim, Fairmont, W.Va., to Benjamin Lee Barton, son of Rick Barton, Halfway, and Sharon Barton, Fair Grove. Plans are for May 17 at Peace Chapel Church of Fair Grove. Lane-Ryan Freddie and Beth Lane, Springfield, announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Ann, to Justin Joseph Ryan, son of Steve and Jeannine Abernethy, Memphis, and Mark and Patricia Ryan, Boca Raton, Fla. Plans are for June 7 at St.

Luke's United Methodist Church, Houston, Texas. Lyon Charles and Susie Lyon, Springfield, announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Renee, to Joel Patrick Miller, son of James and Edith Miller, Toledo, Ore. A June wedding is planned. McGuire Williams Steve and Janine McGuire, Springfield, announce the engagement of their daughter, Chrystal Ann Lucinda McGuire, to Douglas Allen Williams, son of Janice Moore, Lebanon, and Richard Williams, Springfield. Plans are for June 14 at Enchanted Hills.

Orr-Lisek Announcement is made of the engagement of Andrea Lee Orr, daughter of Warren and Carolyn Burros, Brookline Station, and Rick and Tammy Orr, Evansville, to John Carl Lisek, son of Rick and Carmen Lisek, Springfield. Plans are for May 17 at Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Salkil-Thomas Announcement is made of the engagement of Joyce Marie Salkil, daughter of Steven and Joyce Jean Salkil, Rogersville, to Joshua Shane Thomas, son of Larry and Lynette Thomas, Springfield. Plans are for May 17 at Henderson Baptist Church. Tracy-Lowry Terry and Sherry Tracy, Springfield, announce the engagement of their daughter, Crystal, to Matt Lowry, son of Carolyn Gilliam, Fair Grove, and David Lowry, Springfield.

Plans are for May 17 at High Street Baptist Church. Wagner-Sapp Al and Velma Wagner, Springfield, announce the engagement of their daughter, Britney, to Joshua Sapp, son of LouAnn and Donald Sapp, Willard. Plans are for May 24 at St. Agnes Cathedral, Springfield. ANNIVERSARIES Claytor William J.

and Rosiland M. Claytor observed their 50th wedding anniversary Friday. They have eight grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. William J. Claytor and Rosiland Mae Davis were married May 2, 1953, in Union City, Tenn.

Mackey Bruce and Virginia Mackey, Billings, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today with a reception at St. Joseph's Church Hall, Billings. The omission of gifts is requested. Hosts will be their chil- dren, Jeannie Mackey, Shelly Tennis and Barbara Hagle. They have three grandchildren.

TRUE MOMENTS McNeill Nolan G. and Barbara McNeill, Cassville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary May 10 with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at United Methodist Church, Cassville. Hosts will be their children, Nolan Il and Becky McNeill, Wheaton; Sharen McNeill, Purdy; Tracy and Myra McNeill, Nixa; Mark and Michelle McNeill, Elizabethton, Marci and John LePage, Anderson; and Brooks and Janet McNeill, Aurora. They have 13 grandchildren and two -arandchildren.

Nolan McNeill and Barbara Lee Milligan were married May 10, 1953, in Rocky Comfort by the Rev. J.B. McNeill. Springer The Rev. William L.

and Lola Springer, Marionville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary May 10 with a reception from 1 to 5 p.m. at Curtis Chapel Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Marionville. The omission of gifts is requested. Hosts will be their children, Patty Merritt, Linda Blades, Debbie Stover and Pam Gunn. They have 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Bill Springer and Lola Dorrell were married May 13, 1953, in Omaha, by the Rev. Floyd Kolb. Thorn Roger and Wilma Thorn, Willard, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 2 with a dinner party. Roger Thorn and Wilma Pringle were married May 2,1953, in the home of her parents by her father, the Rev. Marvin Pringle.

Bruce Mackey and Virginia Ann Harter were married May 2, 1953, in Billings. with a True Moments announceCelebrate your special moment (Moments ment, featuring a color photo. Every Sunday in the Life section, couples share the details of their special moment. There are three packages ready for you. A sales consultant also can create custom packages.

Just call 836-1140 or 1-800-695-1908. Deadline to submit information: Monday, for publication on the following Sunday. Sapphire Level: 2 column by 5 inches and five copies of your published page: $83. Emerald Level: 3 columns by 5 inches and 10 copies of your published page: $150. Diamond Level: 4 columns by 5 inches and 15 copies of your published page: $218.

ANNOUNCEMENT GUIDELINES Announcements are published free in the Springfield NewsLeader each Sunday. Forms are required and are available in the lobby, 651 Boonville, Springfield, or by calling 836-1184. WEDDINGS: For timely publication of wedding announcements, information is needed within one month of the wedding. Information received more than six weeks after the wedding may not be published unless prior arrangements have been made by calling 836-1184. If photos are not available before the deadline, call to discuss options.

ANNIVERSARIES: To ensure publication on a desired Sunday, information must be delivered 10 days prior to publication. Only anniversaries of 25 years or more will be published. Photos may be used with anniversaries of 50 years or more. Those photos may be taken in our studio by appointment. Call 836-1184.

ENGAGEMENTS: Information and photos must be received at the News-Leader at least one month before the wedding. Call 836-1184 before the deadline if you anticipate difficulty meeting the deadline. PHOTOS: Photos will be returned only if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is included. Submissions are published without regard for race or creed. For a free copy of our Bridal Planning Guide, call 836-1184.

SUPPORT CALENDAR first Tuesday of each month Survivors' Group. Call 753-5080. Support Group, 7 p.m. May 22, Midtown Carnegie Library, 397 Central, lower level. Call 425- 5369.

Adoption Triad of the Ozarks, 7 p.m. May 5 St. John's Regional Health Center, Classroom 2, West Pavilion, Second Floor. Call 840- 8492. AIDS Project of the Ozarks, 1901-D E.

Bennett 881-1900. Free, confidential HIV testing and counseling. Call for appointment. ALS Association (Lou Gehrig Disease). Call 886- 5003.

Al-Anon. Call 885-9114. Alateen, 885-9114. For teens concerned about someone with a drinking problem. Alcoholics Anonymous, 823-7125, answered 24 hours.

Help for problem drinkers. Alcoholics Anonymous Help Line, 1-888-294-2603. Support Group. Call 736- 9332. Breastfeeding Mothers.

Call 235-8175. Champion Athletes of the Ozarks, building self teem and life skills, enhancing lives of individuals with disabilities through sports and competition. Call 725- 1822. COSA, support for people whose lives are affected by the sexual addiction of a loved one. Call 889-1368 for information.

Caregivers of Older Adults. Call 883-7500, Ext. 3359. Caregivers Support Group. Call Ginger at 732- 1822.

Christian Friendship Meeting. Call 881-1900. Christian Support Groups, for struggling teenagers; for adults struggling with divorce, death or parenting issues. Call 889- 5239. Chronic Pain Support Chronic Pain Support Group.

Call 885-5463. Circle of Friends, for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. Call 888-7550 or 1-800-330-8304. Co-Dependents Anonymous, meets at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at Dale Street United Methodist Church, 1232 E.

Dale St. Call 863- Compassionate Friends. For parents and their surviving children who have experienced the death of a child or a sibling. Call 887- 7089. DivorceCare Support Group.

A support group for people going through or recovering from divorce. Call 887-2317. Divorce Recovery Workshop, East Sunshine Church of Christ, 3721 E. Sunshine St. Call 823-9202.

False Memory Syndrome, help for parents falsely accused of sexual abuse by their children. Call 1-800- 568-8882. Family Violence Center, support for battered women. Call 837-7700 or 1- 800-831-6863. FOCAS (Fellowship of Christian Adult Singles) Single Persons Support Group.

Call 725-9329 after 5 p.m. Gamblers Anonymous, 887-2197. Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks (GLO), weekly meetings. Call 869-3978. Gold Star Mothers.

For mothers who have lost a child in military service. Call 887-2789. Greater Ozarks Fatigue Support Group, 1-3 p.m. May 17, St. John's.

Call 581-8819. Headache Support Group. Call 890-7888. Healthy LIFE CHANGES, promoting support and education of smoking and chewing-tobacco cessation services. Call 890-9386.

Hepatitis Support Group. Call 883-3423. HIV Infected and Affected Support Group. Call 881-1900. International Adoptive Families of Southwest Missouri.

Call 882-2516. Incest Survivors' Group. New group forming. Call 753-5080. La Leche League, breastfeeding information.

Call 863-0884. Learning Disabilities Association of the Ozarks, 882-2008. Little People of America, Ozarks Chapter. For persons of short stature and their families. Call 886-1188.

Lyme Support Group, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the at Plaza 2 (across from Cox South). Call 859-3460. The Missing Link, for families who have a missing loved one: 1-800-555-7037. MOMS Club.

For Nixa, call 725-4179 or 724-0978; Ozark: 581-3826, for southwest Springfield, call 881- 5124 or 889-7129; for southeast Springfield, call 888- 0711. Multiple Sclerosis Society support groups. Call 882-8128 for information. Muscular Dystrophy Division, 435 S. Union Suite K.

ALS support. Call 831-2533 for meeting times. NAMI Mental Illness Groups, Hope Center, 1701 S. Campbell Ave. 864-7119.

For family members and people that are affected by or have a mental illness. Narcotics Anonymous: Call 24-hour help line, 866- 7392. The Network, support and respite care for parents of children disabilities. Call 895-7464. New Hope GYN Cancer Support.

Call 581-5820. Nursing Home Residents' Rights. Call 883-5985. Overcomers in Christ Support Group. Call 862- 3336.

Overeaters Anonymous. Call 875-5787. Ozarks Food Allergy Support Group. Call 466-2421 or 886-7518. Ozarks Herpes Support Group.

Call 875-6424. Ozarks Serenity Club, 209 B. Rosewood Drive, Branson. Call 239-1182. Parenting Life Skills Center, parent education groups.

Call 831-9596. Parkinson's Group of the Ozarks. Call 269-3616 in Springfield or 334-6431 in Branson for times and locations. P.E.A.R.L. (People for Empowerment, Action and Rights to Life).

Group works toward the improvement of quality of life for people with developmental disabilities. Call 886-4185 or 866- 6944. P-FLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). Call 581-1220. Queen City Council of the Blind, not-for-profit service organization affiliated with Missouri Council of the Blind.

Call 883-3484. RESOLVE, couples discuss infertility. Call 886-LADY. The Restoration Co-Dependents Anonymous Group, 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Restoration Ministry Center, 1039 W.

Nichols St. Scleroderma Chapter of the Ozarks. Call 866-4297. Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous. Call 753- 4096.

Sjogren's Syndrome Support. Call 866-2872. Soaring Solo (Singles Offering Life to Others). Call 881-6800. Southwest Center for independent Living, 1856 E.

Cinderella St. Call 886-1188. Special Olympics, yearround training and competition in 18 sports for children and adults with disabilities. Call 887-7766. Springfield Association for the Blind, 1600 N.

Washington Ave. Call 869- 1572. Springfield Area Retired Teachers Association, meets at 9:30 a.m. May 12, South Street Christian Church. Call 881-0835.

Springfield Twins Club, a club for mothers of twins, triplets, etc. Call 883-2665. Stop Smoking, for parents, grandparents and significant others. Call 864- 1687. Suicide Support Group for people who have lost someone to suicide, meets 7-9 p.m.

the third Thursday of each month at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1551 E. Portland St. Call 865- 5943. Toughlove Parent Support for parents who have children in trouble. Call 885-7727.

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group. Call 840- 8593. CLUBS Ozarks Chapter 122, meets the first and third Monday at 4:30 p.m. at Heritage Cafeteria, 1364 E. Battlefield Road.

Call 889-8672. Alpha Delta Kapa-Alpha Epsilon Chapter, meets 6 p.m. May 12. Call 881-0835. American Sewing Guild, Hancocks Fabrics, 1464 S.

Glenstone Ave. Meets the second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. to noon. Call 865-3337. American Society of Women Accountants.

Call 864-4300, Ext. 320. Association of Retired Missouri State Employees, Heritage Cafeteria, 1364 E. Battlefield Road. Meets the third Thursday of month at 11 a.m.

Call 823-8036. Civil War Descendants, Daughters of Union Veterans (DUV) Mary Whitney Phelps tent No. 22. Call 736-2570. Civil War Roundtable of the Ozarks Dinner and Tour of the General Sweeney Museum, 5 p.m.

May 14 at Wilson's Creek Battlefield Visitor Center. Tour and dinner reservations due by May 9. Call 890-5893 or 882-8787. Daughters of the American Revolution, Rachel Donelson Chapter. Meets at 1 p.m.

May 27 at the St. John's Episcopal Church, 315 E. Division St. Call 743- 3053. FOCUS, organization of gay and lesbian professionals.

Contact: e-mail FOCUS Grandmother's Club, Galaxy 342, meets the third Monday of the month at 11 a.m. at the Heritage Cafeteria, 1364 E. Battlefield Road. Harry S. Truman Women's Democratic Club of Stone County meeting, 6 p.m.

Monday at Applause Catering, Stone Ridge Center, Missouri 13, Kimberling City. Call 779-1112 or 739-2198. Kimberling Amateur Radio Club. Call 739-5234. Korean War Veterans Association, Ozark Mountain Region Chapter.

Call 267- 2265 or 890-1492. Military Order of the Purple Heart, for those who were wounded in combat. For more information, call 725-1600. Missouri Coalition for quality care, improving long-term care. Call 862- 7389; see the Web site www.mcqu.com.

NARFE, Chapter 11, noon second Wednesday of each month, Heritage Cafeteria. Ozark Model Railroad Club, 7 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday, 424 W. Commercial St. Call 865-6250 for information.

Ozark Mountain Knitting Guild, meets every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Call 823-3045. Ozark Mountain Parrotheads, 5:30 p.m.

first Thursday of each month, Remington's. Ozark Mountain Treasure Hunters, meets the third Thursday every month at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Call 873-9335. Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild.

Call 767-2063. Ozark Romance Authors, meets first Saturday each month. Call Jill Slack-Henry at 823-3915 or e-mail Ozark Scandinavian Soci- ety. Call 862-1682. Ozarks Genealogical Society.

Call 862-0850. Ozarks Needlework Chapter of Embroiderers' Guild of America, meets twice monthly. Call 887-7617 or 833-3625. Ozarks Woodworkers' Guild. Call 883-7389.

Pilot International Foundation, meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Gardens. The club is a service organization designed to help people affected by brain-related disorders. Contact just Sierra Club. Call 882-9757.

Springfield Area Retired Teachers Association will meet at 9:30 a.m. March 10 at South Street Christian Church. Call 767-2579 or 881- 0835. Springfield Christian Women's Club Cooking Luncheon, 12:30 p.m. May 7, the Library Center, 4653 S.

Campbell Ave. Call 881-2510. Springfield Hospitality Club. Call 833-8503. The Springfield Toastmaster's Club, meets the first and third Monday evenings of each month at 6:30 p.m.

at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Call 890-6911, or e-mail jack REUNIONS Bunker High School Reunion, May 24. Reservations due today. Call Lily Dale Sutton at (593) 729-3687.

Galena High School Reunion, June 7, Crane Park in Crane. Call 357-6875. Willard High School Reunion, May 24, Willard High School. Call 862-8646. MILITARY REUNIONS Seventh Armored Division 57th annual Reunion, Sept.

18-21, Fort Mitchell, Ky. Call 814-333-8051 or e-mail: Asheville and Tacoma Class Patrol GunboatsReunion, in Aug. 20-24, Valley Forge, Penn. Call (757) 479- 2261 or e-mail:.