Couples: December 23, 2006
Wedding: Burris and Gevens
Adrienne Gevens and Brian Burris were married Sept. 9, 2006, at Bethel Baptist Church.
Adrienne Gevens and Brian Burris were married Sept. 9, 2006, at Bethel Baptist Church. The Rev. Joe Tuttle officiated at the afternoon ceremony.
The maid of honor was Kim Pock. The best man was Jeff Matile. The bride’s attendants were Stacey Eichhorn, Amy Schuh and Teresa Gevens. The groomsmen were Eric Burris, Matt Schuh and Ryan Gevens. The flower girls were Tara and Morgan Gevens. Ushers were Dustin Hardin and Ben Moore. Rachel Stueve was the guestbook attendant.
The wedding reception was at the Best Western Hospitality House; the rehearsal dinner was at the Olpe Chicken House.
The couple took a wedding trip to Colorado.
The bride graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University and from the University of Saint Mary with a master’s degree. She works for TFI Family Services.
The bridegroom graduated from Emporia State University and works for the Department of Transportation.
She is the daughter of Jim Gevens and Gwen Gevens, both of Yankton, S.D.
He is the son of Bill and Debra Burris of Allen.
Grandparents are Harvey and Evelyn Gevens of Yankton, S.D.; Harold Kuehler of Crofton, Neb.; and Betty Elter of Caney.
Wedding: Jarvis and Day
Lisa Day and Benjamin Jarvis were married June 3, 2006, in Council Grove at the United Methodist Church.
Lisa Day and Benjamin Jarvis were married June 3, 2006, in Council Grove at the United Methodist Church. The Rev. Charles Jarvis officiated at the afternoon ceremony.
The maid of honor was Rachael Sinkes. The best man was Ian Numbers. The bride’s other attendants were Mindy Amend and Sondra Day, sisters of the bride, Jennifer Jarvis, sister of the bridegroom, and Danielle Raber. The groomsmen were Pete Day, brother of the bride, and Josh Jarvis, Tim Jarvis and Matt Jarvis, all brothers of the bridegroom. The flower girl was Nichole Keller. Candlelighters were Mindy Amend and Sondra Day, sisters of the bride. Ushers were Damon Deetz and Garrett Fisher. The wedding musicians were Sondra Day and Pete Day and Tim Jarvis. Cindy Gallaway was the guestbook attendant. The program attendants were Jeremi Whitham and Lacie Litke.
The wedding reception was at the Council Grove Community Building. Gift attendants were Laurie Moser, Erica Bishoff and Erin Schiesser. Cake attendants were Kerri Day Keller, Carmen Kraus and Kelli Hilliard. The rehearsal dinner was at the American Legion.
The couple took a honeymoon trip to Puerto Vallerta, Mexico. They live at Council Grove.
The bride graduated from Council Grove High School, Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s degree and Bowling Green State University with a master’s degree in education. She is enrolled at Emporia State University where she is getting a bachelor’s of education teaching license in secondary education in English and physical education.
The bridegroom graduated from Garaway High School. He is self-employed in construction.
She is the daughter of Bruce and Joleen Day of Council Grove.
He is the son of Charles and Rebecca Jarvis of Sugarcreek, Ohio.
Grandparents are Doris Day of Council Grove; Don and Dorothy Schiesser of Allen; Leonard and June Bruder of Belpre, Ohio; and Everett and Mary Lou Jarvis of Guysville, Ohio.
Engagement: Storrer and Harrouff
Amanda Harrouff and Jeremiah Storrer announce their engagement.
Harrouff is a sophomore student at Emporia State University where she is studying pre-physical therapy.
Storrer attend the Flint Hills Technical College where he is studying computer programming.
Both work at Coburn’s Family Restaurant.
The couple plan to marry June 23, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church.
She is the daughter of Mark and Janet Harrouff of Emporia.
He is the son of Jerry and Donna Storrer of Emporia.
Engagement: Pobolish and Mitchell
Gregory and Carol Mitchell of Emporia and Ronald and Laura Pobolish of Moundsville, W. Va., announce the engagement of their children, Holly Renee Mitchell and Chet Anthony Pobolish.
Mitchell graduated from Emporia High School, Flint Hills Technical College in the nursing program and from Washburn University with a degree in respiratory therapy. She works at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
Pobolish graduated from Emporia State University with a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in physical education. He is a quarterback coach at William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
The couple plan to marry on Dec. 30, 2006, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.
Wedding: Harshman and Miller
Tiffany Rae Anne Miller and Samuel Knox Harshman were married Nov. 3, 2006, at the Cottonwood Community Church in Cottonwood Falls.
Tiffany Rae Anne Miller and Samuel Knox Harshman were married Nov. 3, 2006, at the Cottonwood Community Church in Cottonwood Falls. The Rev. John Ratzlaff officiated at the evening ceremony.
The maid of honor was Tammy Jellison, sister of the bride. The best man was Casey Harshman, brother of the bridegroom. The miniature bride was the couple’s daughter, Maci Kay Harshman, who walked her mother down the aisle. Ushers were Burton Harshman, Spencer Harshman and Tommy Butter. The wedding musician was pianist Peggy Taylor. Guestbook and gift attendants were Mandy Tatman and April Armagost.
The wedding reception was at the church Fellowship Hall. Reception attendants were Mary Turner and Sharon Overstake. The rehearsal dinner was at the Grand Central Hotel in Cottonwood Falls.
The couple took a honeymoon at the family’s cabin in the Flint Hills. They live in Cedar Point.
The bride graduated from Chase County High School and Flint Hills Technical College. She works at Internal Medicine Associates.
The bridegroom graduated from Chase County High School; GED. He works at Harshman Construction.
She is the daughter of Craig and Rhonda Reyer of Cottonwood Falls. She is the granddaughter of Fred Potter of Cottonwood Falls and Darwin Reyer of Strong City.
He is the son of Warren and Susie Harshman of Cedar Point. He is the grandson of Burton and Mary Buchman of Burdick.
Wedding: Green and Grossenbacher
The wedding reception was in the Skyline Room of the ESU Memorial Union. Attendants were Holly Beck and Megan Branson.
Elizabeth Ashley Grossenbacher and Eric W. Green were married Aug. 19, 2006, at the Messiah Lutheran Church. The Rev. Norbert Tegtmeier officiated at the afternoon ceremony.
The maid of honor was Amber Grossenbacher. The best man was John Torres. The flower girl was Lexi Seebur; the ring bearer was Cody Beck. The wedding musician was Hilary Grossenbacher. Rick Grossenbacher was the reader. Janae Hanson was the guestbook attendant.
The wedding reception was in the Skyline Room of the ESU Memorial Union. Attendants were Holly Beck and Megan Branson.
The couple took a honeymoon trip to San Diego, Calif., and live in Overland Park.
The bride graduated from Emporia High School and the American Academy of Hair Design and Day Spa. She works at the Hawk’s Nest Salon.
The bridegroom graduated from Emporia State University with a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in business administration. He works at Allen Press.
She is the daughter of Randy and Debbie Grossenbacher. She is the granddaughter of Elizabeth Rickord of Emporia.
He is the son of Jim and Eva Hannigan and Gerald Green of Emporia.
Wedding: Wood and Phillips
Rebecca Phillips and Jeffry Wood were married Oct. 28, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church in Topeka. The Rev. Mike Chamberlain officiated at the late afternoon ceremony.
The maid of honor was Sarah Mitchell. The best man was Jamie Pasquith. The bride’s other attendants were Renee Rodriguez, Lana Benoit and Amy Monaco. The bride’s personal attendant was Shelly Edwards. The groomsmen were Dave Resch, Randy Robertson and Justin Cobbs. The flower girl was Kate Dreiling; the ring bearer was Jake Dreiling. Curtis Doile and Blake Jones were the ushers. Alex Rodriguez was the program attendant. Stephanie Carroll was the guestbook and gift attendant. Alison Cipra, sister of the bridegroom, and Darcy Garriott were the cake table attendants. Paul Moore was the wedding musician.
The couple, along with the wedding party, were taken by trolley to the reception at the Topeka Ramada Inn. Live music was played by the Easy Pieces band. The rehearsal dinner was at the Celtic Fox.
The bride graduated from Emporia High School, Emporia State University with a bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation counseling and Washburn University with a master’s degree in criminal justice. She is a care manager and intake specialist with TFI Family Services in Topeka.
The bridegroom graduated from Emporia High School. Butler County Community College and Pittsburg State University with a degree in psychology. He works for Jayhawk Beverage in Topeka.
She is the daughter of Chris and Connie Phillips of Emporia.
Her grandparents are the late Lloyd and Pat Doile of Emporia and the late Lester and Ruby Phillips of Chanute.
He is the son of Mike and Marian Wood of Emporia. He is the grandson of Dorothy Lawrence and the late Earl Lawrence of Marion and Dr. Earl and Louise Wood also of Marion.