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El Campo Leader-News • Wednesday, October 28, 2015
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Lindsey Riha & Ross Priesmeyer wed at St. Philip Lindsey Jean Riha and Ross Austin Priesmeyer were united in marriage at 2 p.m., Oct. 3, 2015 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church of El Campo. Father Michael Rother performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Glenn and Kathy Riha of El Campo and the granddaughter of Leona Bubela and the late Eugene Bubela Sr. of El Campo and the late Louis and Joyce Riha of Pierce. The groom is the son of Terry and Cynthia Priesmeyer of El Campo and the grandson of Arthur and Gracie Priesmeyer of El Campo, Bob and Arlene Harbough of Lubbock and the late Gunnar Thyssen of Danevang. Music was provided by the vocalist, Kristen Barnhill, and organist, Janice Cox. The bride, given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, wore a Diamond white royal satin gown by Bonny. The short sleeve princess cut gown was comprised of embroidery with sequins and beading along the neckline, hem and semi-cathedral length full train. She wore a single tier veil of white illusion designed by Giselle. It was encircled in Swarovski crystals, pearls, silver sequins and bugle beads along a scalloped edge. The bride’s nosegay bouquet was comprised of white and purple calla lilies, green and blue orchids, green hydrangeas, purple stock, green berries and peacock feathers. Her chosen colors were peacock blue, teal, purple and green. In keeping with tradition, the bride’s something old was a promise ring from the groom; something new was her wedding gown; something borrowed was her grandmother’s rosary placed in her
MR. AND MRS. ROSS AUSTIN PRIESMEYER Lindsey Jean Riha bouquet; and something blue was the blue orchids in her bouquet. Karen Tyler, friend of the bride, was maid of honor. Matron of honor was the bride’s friend, Jessica Ehler. Bridesmaids were Eve Wilson and Jamie Till, friends of the bride; Chelsey Priesmeyer, sister of the groom; Tiffany, Alicia and Megan Riha, sisters-inlaw of the bride and the junior bridesmaids were Camie, Simone and Kendall Riha, nieces of the bride. Flower girl Faith Riha, niece of the bride, wore a floor-length Diamond white satin dress with a full skirt. She carried a basket
EC Army vet earns master’s degree
Clay graduates from Columbia Southern Dale Clay has received a master of business administration degree in human resource management from Columbia Southern University in Orange Beach, Ala. Commencement exercises were held Friday, Oct. 23 2015 at the Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf. Clay was one of 732 graduates from 45 states and 16 countries in attendance. He is a 1978 graduate of El Campo High School and a retired veteran of 27 years of active Army service where he retired in 2005. Attending the ceremony was his wife, Patricia Clay. Clay and his wife reside in Austin where he is a substitute teacher for the Austin ISD and is working on his teaching certificate through Huston-Tillotson University. Clay says his goal is to teach social studies, grades seven
DALE CLAY through 12th. Clay earned his Eagle Scout rank in 1976 under the direction of Troop 368 Scoutmaster Allen Collins. He continues to be involved in the Scouting program as a Boy Scout Commissioner for the North Shore District in the Capitol Area Council.
of flowers with peacock feathers. Attendants wore floorlength gowns of teal satin by Alfred Angelo. The gowns featured a V-neckline with a pleated bodice, ruched waist and fitted cap sleeves with a flattering draped waistline. They also wore teal and purple jewelry sets, a gift from the bride. Junior bridesmaids wore tea-length gowns of purple satin, which featured a rounded neckline with an open cut-out and beaded flower detail. Attendants carried bouquets of green hydrangeas, purple stock, green berries and purple carnations
with peacock feathers. Best men were Clay Brown and Cody Ehler, friends of the groom. Groomsmen were Geoff Striedel, Cody Strack and Brandon Peterson, friends of the groom; Troy, Todd and Toby Riha, brothers of the bride. Junior Groomsman was Cole Riha, nephew of the bride. Ring bearer was Riley Riha, nephew of the bride. Ushers were Blake Eggemeyer and Justin Mott, friends of the groom. Program attendants were Riley and Aubree Janik, friends of the bride. Wedding coordinator was Lisa Bubela. Witnesses were Carol Turner, godmother and aunt of the bride and Sharon Hicks, godmother and aunt of the groom. A reception followed at the Knights of Columbus Hall in El Campo. Music was provided by Wild About Music by DJ Barney Douglas. The couple’s first dance was to “I’ll Still Be Loving You” by Restless Heart. The bride and her father danced to “I Loved Her First” by Heartland. The groom and his mother danced to “That’s the Way Love Goes” by Johnny Rodriguez. The bride’s five-tiered ivory cake featured a peacock glitter pick and a rhinestone initial “P” accented with blue orchids, candy pearls and a lace design on each tier. The groom’s two-tiered German chocolate cake with the Texas State logo and Bobcat head featured a couple floating the river. Rehearsal dinner was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall Friday evening, Oct. 2. The couple, who spent their honeymoon at the Sandals Resort on the island of Antigua, reside in El Campo.
Otradovsky has barnyard party for first birthday celebration Cooper Otradovsky celebrated his first birthday with a barnyard themed party Saturday afternoon, Oct. 23. The party, held at the home of his Papa O. and Grandma Otradovsky (Larry and Melissa), was hosted by his parents, Chad and Melissa Otradovsky. His actual birthday is Oct. 28. A meal of brisket, fried chicken, pinto beans, potato salad, brocolli and rice and a #1 shaped barnyard cake were served. Special guests were his Papa O. and Grandma Otradovsky, his Grandpa (Augie) and Grandma (Kathy) Malik; Aunt Andy Treadwell and
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