ENGAGEMENTS

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

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