Branden and Susie Valentine, Olathe, announce the birth of a daughter, Kourtney Shea, born July 30, 2010, at Olathe Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 inches long. She joins a…

Kenton and Denise King, Colony, announce the birth of a son, Easton Walker, born Aug. 18, 2010, at Allen County Hospital in Iola. He weighed 9 pounds, 1.6 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long.…

Dave and Nancy Hermreck, Garnett, and Wayne and Cindy Powell, Iola, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Candace Hermreck, Garnett, and Keith Powell, Iola.The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Anderson County…

Kevin LaCrone and Jessica Chapman, Neosho Falls, announce the birth of a daughter, Willow Justice, born Aug. 17, 2010, at Allen County Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and was 17 3/4 inches long.…

Don and Carol Cress, Humboldt, and Glen and Betty Cunningham, Iola, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Mary Ann Cress and Joseph “Joe” Glen Cunningham, Humboldt.The bride-elect received a registered nurse’s degree…

Greg and Sally Gulick, Moran, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at Moran Senior/Community Center.Greg Gulick and Sally Stever were married Aug. 27, 1960. The…

Hope E. Burtch and A. Colwell Holeman, Bronson, were married Aug. 23, 1950, in Bronson United Methodist Church. On Sunday, the couple will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at home with their family. The Holemans…

Donald “Bill” and Leanna Brixey, Kincaid, will be honored at a 50th wedding anniversary celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 21 in the Lone Elm Community Building.Friends and relatives are invited to attend. The…

Kendra Kress and Jameson Chapman, Humboldt, are planning an Oct. 16 wedding in Santa Fe Park in Chanute.The bride-elect is the daughter of John “Punk” and Alzina Kress, rural Iola. She is a 2003 graduate…

Charlie and Missy Turner, Iola, announce the birth of a son, Ezeekial Michael, born Aug. 2, 2010, at Allen County Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. He joins…