ENGAGEMENTS

VanLuik- Wourms engagement

Lisa Marie Van Luik and Matthew Adam Wourms of Moorhead, announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Stephen and Cindy VanLuik of Alexandria and Mark and Shirley Schackman of Park Rapids. Lisa is a 2005 graduate of Alexandria High School, a 2007 graduate of North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton with a degree in architectural drafting and a 2009 graduate of Sister Rosalind School of Massage Therapy in Fargo. She is employed at Elite Therapeutic Massage Therapy in Fargo. Matthew is a 2006 graduate of Park Rapids Area High School, a 2008 graduate of North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton with a degree in diesel technology and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business management at Rasmussen College. He is employed at Horvick, Inc., Fargo. Grandparents are Roger and Sharon Winter of Park Rapids. The wedding will be held Saturday, Sept. 25 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead.

August 28, 2010

Watkins-Braunschweig engagement

Gina Watkins, daughter of Rick and Lana Watkins of Valleyford, Wash., and Chad Braunschweig, son of Chuck and LaVonne Braunschweig of Park Rapids, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. The bride-to-be earned an associate of arts degree from Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane, Wash., and is continuing her education as an ultra sound technician in Montgomery, Ala. The groom-to-be is a senior at the American Military University and is presently employed at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala. A Sept. 18, 2010 wedding is planned in Valleyford, Wash

August 04, 2010

Dyrdahl-Lessman engagement

Holly Dyrdahl, daughter of Frank and DeAnn Dyrdahl of Clearbrook, and Brett Lessman, son of Bill and Grace Lessman of Lake George, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. The bride-to-be is employed with Sanford Health Same Day Surgery in Bemidji. Lessman owns and operates Country Boy Concrete and Masonry in Lake George. The couple will be married Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010 in a private ceremony. An opwn wedding dance will be held at Blueberry Pines. They will reside in Lake George.

August 04, 2010

Poole-Wicks engagement

Jessica Poole and Will Wicks, both of Nevis, announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Scott and Teresa Poole and Don and Kathy Wicks, all of Nevis. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Nevis High School and is employed at Heritage Living Center. Wicks, also a Nevis High School graduate, is employed at Wicks Wood Products in Akeley. The wedding is planned for Sept. 18, 2010 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Nevis.

July 28, 2010

Walsh-Ness engagement

Stephanie Walsh and Zachary Ness announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Robert and Teresa Walsh of Park Rapids and Aaron and Denise Ness of Red Lake Falls. Grandparents of the bride are Dean and Joyce Walsh of Park Rapids and Marilyn Newton and the late Philip Cuno of Red Lake Falls. A July 31 wedding will be held at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Park Rapids.

July 20, 2010

Petrie-Gabriel engagement

Amber Ellen Petrie and Joshua Christian Gabriel, both of Park Rapids, announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Doug and Kim Petrie and Steve and Paula Gabriel, all of Park Rapids. The wedding is planned for Saturday, July 24, 2010, at Faith Baptist Church.

June 25, 2010

Utke-Knutson engagement

Angela Utke, Moorhead, and Jerrett Knutson, Fargo, announce their engagement. Parents are Paul and Nancy Utke, Park Rapids, and Michael and Kathleen Knutson, Zimmerman. Angela graduated in 2004 from Park Rapids Area High School and in 2010 from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a bachelor of science degree in university studies. Jerrett is a freight handler with Progressive Logistics Services, Fargo. A June 12 wedding is planned at Trollwood Park, Fargo, followed by a reception at the Dilworth Community Center.

June 04, 2010

Kilbourne-Van Orsdel engagement

Barbie Kilbourne and Evan Van Orsdel, both of Menahga, announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Mike and Marianne Kilbourne of Menahga and Keith and Sonja Van Orsdel of Wadena. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Sebeka High School and St. Cloud Model College of Hair Design. She is employed at Style Zone in Park Rapids. Her fiancé, a Wadena High School and Central Lakes College-Brainerd graduate, is employed by Michel’s Corporation in Minneapolis. The wedding is planned for July 17, 2010.

May 25, 2010

Wraa-Juberian engagement

Chelsey Wraa and Jack Juberian announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Steve and Julie Wraa and Mark and Lois Juberian of Park Rapids. A July 3 wedding is planned.

May 18, 2010

Marquardt-Jurco engagement

Michael Marquardt and Rebecca Jurco, both of Soldotna, Alaska, announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

May 11, 2010

Becker-Fouts engagement

Lindsey Becker and Casey Fouts, both of Park Rapids, announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Tom and Laura Becker of Park Rapids and Rod and Margaret Wattenhofer of Park Rapids and David Fouts of Camden, Ind. The bride is a 2009 graduate of Menahga and is attending the University of Minnesota-Crookston, pursuing an accounting and business management degree. Fouts is a 2009 graduate of Park Rapids and is attending the U of M- Crookston to attain a degree in agronomy. The wedding is planned for Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010 in Park Rapids.

April 30, 2010

Yliniemi-Safratowich engagement

Nicole Yliniemi and Tyler Safratowich announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Sam and Kathy Yliniemi and Joe and Sherry Safratowich. They will be united in marriage Saturday, May 29, 2010 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Park Rapids. Dinner and dancing will follow at the Park Rapids American Legion Club.

April 28, 2010

Potter-Carter engagement

Danealle Carter of Fargo, N.D. and Jeremiah Potter of Oakes, N.D. announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride are Roger and Linda Hensel of Osage and Barry Berthiaume of Watertown. Parents of the groom are Jon and Georgine Gilmour of Minneapolis and Billy Potter of Fargo. The bride-to-be is a 2003 Menahga High School graduate and a 2008 graduate of North Dakota State University. She is employed at Hobby Lobby in Fargo. Her fiancé is a 2001 graduate of Menahga High School and a 2009 graduate of Minnesota Technical College. He works as an electrician in Oakes. They will be united in marriage Saturday, June 26, 2010 at First Assembly of God Church in Fargo.

April 28, 2010

Sharp-Talbert engagement

Sharp-Talbert engagement

April 20, 2010

Pekara-Keller engagement

Pekara-Keller engagement

April 20, 2010