ENGAGEMENTS

MacPherson- Popanda engagement

Kaitlin MacPherson of St. Cloud, formerly of Park Rapids, and Josh Popanda of St. Cloud, formerly of Twin Lakes, Wis., announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

July 02, 2011

Hooker-Adams

Kayela Hooker and Tarmen Adams, both of Fargo, announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

June 29, 2011

Beauclaire-Powers

Meagan Beauclaire and David Powers announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

June 29, 2011

Orazem-Eberhart

Rachel Orazem and Clay Eberhart announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.

June 29, 2011

Aho-Scharn engagement

Caitlyn Aho and Brandon Scharn, both of Omaha, Neb., announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

June 18, 2011

Andrus-Tisland engagement

Christina Andrus and Brandon Tisland, both of Park Rapids, announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

June 11, 2011

Wentworth-Johnson engagement

Andrea Wentworth and Christopher Johnson, Jamestown, N.D., announce their engagement.

May 28, 2011

Pickett-Whirley engagement

Lisa Pickett and Josh Whirley announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

May 14, 2011

Crowd roars as F-M derby girl says ‘yes’ to marriage proposal

A.C. Christensen always imagined that when he found the right woman, he would pop the question in an intimate manner – witty, subtle, no crowd around.

By Dave Roepke , March 07, 2011

Binnet-Kimball engagement

Azer Binnet and Timothy Kimball announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Figen Yamanoglu and Mehmet Binnet of Ankara, Turkey and Terry and Laurie Kimball of Osage. Azer graduated from TED Ankara College/High School and received her undergraduate degree in international relations from Ankara University Facility of Political Science. She received her master’s degree at Koc U in Istanbul and is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in political science at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Timothy is a 1997 Park Rapids Area High School graduate, earning a bachelor’s degree with high distinction in English from the U of M. He currently works for a division of Medtronic in Minneapolis while continuing his education. A private family wedding is planned Saturday, Aug. 13 at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Park Rapids.

February 19, 2011

Lehew-DeCrans engagement

Melissa Lehew and Matthew John DeCrans both of Charlotte, N.C., announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

January 29, 2011

Hendrickx-Olson engagement

Danielle Hendrickx of Park Rapids and Caleb Olson of Menahga announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Alan and Linda Hendrickx of Butler and Brad and Anni Olson of Sebeka. The bride-to-be is a graduate of New York Mills High School and Concordia College in Moorhead with degrees in healthcare administration and long term care administration. She is the director of housing and community services at Heritage Community, Park Rapids. Her grandparents are Arnie and Carolyn Richter of Sebeka and the late Ed and JoAnn Hendrickx of Butler. Olson graduated from Sebeka High School and Central Lakes College in Brainerd with degrees in landscape technology and greenhouse management. He is the owner and operator of Landscapes & Beyond in Menahga. His grandparents are Bill and Audrey Harsha of Park Rapids and Sheldon and Shirley Olson of Sebeka. The wedding is planned for Saturday, Oct. 2 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.

September 29, 2010

Wang-DeCock engagement announcement becomes most read Forum online story of year

Austin DeCock had his reservations. But like any man who’s trying to keep his bride-to-be happy, he went along with fiancée Tara Wang’s desire to have their wedding engagement published last Sunday in The Forum and on Inforum.com despite years of mutually difficult lessons to the contrary.

By Matt Von Pinnon , September 27, 2010

Breitbach-Oliver engagement

Nikki Lynn Breitbach and Ross Edward Oliver announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Dan and Cheryl Breitbach of Ponsford and Terri and Scott Oliver of Crookston. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Park Rapids Area High School and is working as a registered nurse at the Sanford/ MeritCare Hospital in Fargo. Her fiancé is a 2002 Crookston High School graduate and is currently working at Sanford/MeritCare Hospital in Fargo as a unit clerk while completing his degree at Moorhead State University. A Sept. 25, 2010 wedding is planned at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Crookston. A reception will follow at the Crookston Eagles Club. The couple will make their home in Moorhead.

September 14, 2010

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