SOCIETY LAWRENCE JOURNAL-WORLD
Saturday, August 13, 2011
ENGAGEMENTS
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WEDDINGS
Slater-Diepenbrock
Gordzica-Elder
McCafferty-Pine
Lindsey Slater and George Diepenbrock, both of Lawrence, announce their engagement. The future bride is the daughter of Darryl and Fran Slater, Edwardsville, Ill. She is a 2003 graduate of Edwardsville High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and is a producer at 6News Lawrence. The future groom is the son of Daniel and Paula Diepenbrock, Liberal. He is a 2000 graduate of Liberal High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Knox College in 2004, a master’s degree in journalism from Kansas University in 2010, and is the crime and courts reporter for
Alex Gordzica, Lawrence, and Patti Hadl, Prairie Village, announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Gordzica, to Ryan Elder, both of Merriam. The future bride is a 2004 graduate of Free State High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from The Kansas City Art Institute in 2008 and has been the lead creative for HypeLife Brands, in Kansas City, Mo., since February 2010. The future groom is the son of Robert Elder, Wichita, and Sharon Ferguson Elder, Topeka. He is a 2006 graduate of Perry-Lecompton High
Nancy Patricia McCafferty and Jeremy Jay Douglas Pine, both of Lawrence, were married May 28, 2011, at Corpus Christi Church in Lawrence, with the Rev. Michael Mulvany officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mike and Betsy McCafferty, Lawrence. The groom is the son of Beth Pine, and Jay and Pam Pine, all of Lawrence. Maid of honor was Sara Coon. Best man was Eric Pine. Bridesmaids were Emily Hilding, Sara Kapfer-Dicker and Natalie Wilkins. Groomsmen were Tristan McCafferty, Howard Ballard and Brandon Harmon. Flower girl was Amy Lock. Lector was Jim Lock. Reader was Don Guidas. Cantor was Jill Kennedy. Organist was Lisa Roush. Greeter was Jamie Stanclist. Reception musicians were John Lomas and Bill Crahan. A reception was given at Alvamar Country Club. The bride is a 2003 gradu-
George Diepenbrock and Lindsey Slater the Lawrence Journal-World. The couple plan a Nov. 5, 2011, wedding at First United Methodist Church in Lawrence.
Caleb Ives Leiker and Laura Elizabeth Stephens
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Scott and Debbie Lucas, Greeley, Colo., along with Kevin Preston, Sioux City, Iowa, and Terry Preston, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their children, Veronica Lucas and Matthew Preston, both of Loveland, Colo. The future bride graduated from Eaton High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in graphics arts from the University of Northern Colorado and is an art director at Group Publishing in Loveland. The future groom graduated from Sioux City North High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from Kansas University and is a microbiologist for Reservoirs
Rauch-Oertel Holly Rauch and Mark Oertel, both of Lawrence, announce their engagement. The future bride is the daughter of Steve and Vicki Rauch, Coffeyville. She is a graduate of Field Kindley High School in Coffeyville. She earned bachelor’s degrees in theater/film and dance from Kansas University, a doctorate degree in physical therapy from Rockhurst University, and is a physical therapist at Neu Physical Therapy in Lawrence. The future groom is the son of Tom and Linda Oertel, Leavenworth. He is a graduate of Pleasant Ridge High School in Easton. He earned a bache-
AROUND AND ABOUT The Jefferson County Historical Society will host a School Days event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. today in the Reynolds Store at Old Jefferson Town in Oskaloosa. Featured this year will be pictures, stories and memorabilia from Jefferson County School Districts 26-75. Anyone with pictures, stories or school items they would be willing to share is asked to contact Leanne Chapman at (785) 863-3257. Also during the event, the featured artist will be Norma Macomber, former Jefferson County resident and business owner. ●
Kansas State University students topped the Kansas Association of Broadcasters’ 2011 Student Broadcast Awards competition, receiving 55 awards — the most by any school at the collegiate level.
School. He earned his A+ and Net+ certif ication from Wichita Technical Institute in 2009 and is an installation technician for AVI in Lenexa. The couple plan a Sept. 17, 2011, wedding at Danforth Chapel at Kansas University.
Lucas-Preston
Stephens-Leiker
Joseph Anthony Rortina Laura Elizabeth Stephens and Meshell Dawn Worley and Caleb Ives Leiker, both of New York City, announce Worley-Rortina their engagement, along with Meshell Dawn Worley and their parents John and Barbara Stephens, Lawrence, and Joseph Anthony Rortina, both Joe and Cathy Leiker, Topeka. of Lawrence, announce their The future bride earned a engagement. bachelor’s degree in history The future bride is the from Kansas University and is daughter of Lyle Worley, and the program director for Carol and Heath Roker, all of SoHo Parenting in New York Salina. She is a student sucCity. cess coordinator at Pinnacle The future groom earned a Career Institute in Lawrence. bachelor’s degree in psycholThe future groom is the son ogy from KU and is a human of Robert Rortina, Salina, and resources generalist for The Pam Willis, Salina, and the Ladders.com in New York late Carl Willis. He is a City. machine operator for First The couple plan a Jan. 21, Management in Lawrence. 2012, wedding at Danforth The couple plan a Nov. 12, Chapel at KU. 2011, wedding at Liberty Hall.
Christina Gordzica and Ryan Elder
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Kansas State University announces area students who earned the honor of being included in the Cono-
coPhillips SPIRIT Scholars Program. The newest class of ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Scholars at K-State were announced April 14 at an evening dinner and reception. Area scholars included: Emily Coon, Lawrence; and Victor Ojeleye, Ottawa. ●
Jill Elmers, Lawrence, was awarded a $6,000 grant from the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program for the project “Evaluating the suitability of low-trellises and various hop cultivars for small organic farm production in North-East Kansas.” The grant was awarded as part of NCR-SARE’s Farmer Rancher grant program. ● More Around and About
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ate of Lawrence High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Washburn University in 2008 and is a certified personal trainer at Body Boutique in Lawrence. The groom is a 2001 graduate of Lawrence High and is a salesman for Laird Noller Hyundai in Lawrence. The couple reside in Lawrence.
CLUB NEWS University Bridge Club announces results of its Aug. 6 meeting. Hosts were George and Ruth Gibbs and Tom and Matthew Preston and Cathy Waller. Veronica Lucas Blue winners: John Stark, first; George Gibbs, second; Environmental in Denver. Walt Hicks, third; Rob Smith, The couple plan an Oct. 15, fourth; and Marc Kuepker, 2011, wedding in Loveland. fifth. Pink winners: Wanda Kring, first; Willi Stark, second; Jo Anne Hicks, third; Joan VanNice, fourth; and Harold Riehm, fifth. ●
Holly Rauch and Mark Oertel lor’s degree in biology from KU, a medical degree from KU Medical Center, and is a second-year resident in internal medicine at KUMC. The couple plan a Dec. 3, 2011, wedding at Danforth Chapel at KU.
GUIDELINES
The honors were presented April 5 at the association’s student seminar and career fair in Topeka. Area students earning awards were: Luke Wempe, Lawrence, first place in radio entertainment program, in 30second radio commercial, PSA or donor announcement, in radio promotion announcement, in complete live radio newscast, in radio hard news package and in graduate radio sportscast, second place in radio public affairs program, and honorable mention in radio sportscast; and Justin Moss, Tonganoxie, second place in TV promotional event or activity.
Nancy and Jeremy Pine
The deadline for Society submissions is noon the Wednesday before Saturday publication. Forms are available online at LJWorld.com. Point your browser to Society News. Forms also may be picked up at the receptionist’s desk at 645 N.H. Digital photos may be sent to society@ljworld.com. Please make sure they are in jpeg or tiff form and at least 200 dpi and at least 4-by-6 inches. Our mailing address is 645 New Hampshire, Lawrence 66044. Please mark your envelope “Attention: Society Page.” Please include a daytime phone number and name of person to contact. If you have further questions, please call 832-7151.
The Wednesday Afternoon Duplicate Bridge Club’s game on Aug. 3 was a North American Pairs qualifying round and was directed by Chris Lane. North-South winners were Kent McCullough and John Fittell, first in A and B; Chris Lane and Charles Hedges, second in A and B; Lane and Hedges were also tied with Karen Carlsen and Kit Carsen, first in C; Eldon Herd and Nathan Rosen, fourth in A; and Nita Scales and Florine Creek, second in C; Other qualifiers were Betty Collier and Klee Zaricky followed by Wanda Durbin and Klee Zaricky. East-West winners were Yvonne Hedges and Sally Taylor, first in A and B; Paul Heitzman and David Piro, second in A; Dave Chipman and James Masilamani tied in third in A with Catherine Blumenfeld and Grant Sutton; and Blumenfeld and Sutton also placed second in B; Jack Flickinger and Clarice Broz, first in C; Other qualifiers
were Jerry Sloan and Virginia Seaver plus Barbara Haverty and Debbie Bettinger. ●
The Thursday Morning Mentor Duplicate Bridge Club’s Aug. 4 game was directed by Chris Lane. Winners were Karen Carlsen and Chris Lane, first; Mary Locniskar and Mary Cornwell, second; and Dearonda Ashley and Gary Joyce, third; and Jan O’Connor and Shannon O’Connor, fourth. ●
The Friday Afternoon Duplicate Bridge Club’s Aug. 5 game was directed by Virginia Seaver. NorthSouth winners were Jerry Sloan and Dave Chipman, first in A; Virginia Seaver and Sally Taylor, second in A; Mary Fenlon and Wanda Dubin, third in A; and Janice Hollowell and Jean Otney, first in B. East-West winners were Klee Zaricky and Grant Sutton, first in A and B; Craig Huneke and Jeremy Martin, second in A and in B, and first in C; Paul Heitzman and David Piro, third in A; and Debbie Bettinger and Catherine Blumenfeld, second in C. ●
The Monday Evening Duplicate Bridge Club’s game on Aug. 8 was directed by Chris Lane. Winners were Grant Sutton and Jolene Andersen, first; Ann Thompson and Albert Ballard tied in second with Chris Lane and Emily Foster; and Eldon Herd and Mary Fenlon, fourth.
SCOUTING NEWS Members of Cub Scout Pack 3064 visited the Lawrence Water Treatment Plant on Aug. 6. Mike Freisberg, a father of one of the Scouts, provided a tour of the plant and explained how Lawrence gets its water, how it is treated and how much water the city uses. Cubs attending were Garrett Shoemaker, Caleb Lord, Brett Freisberg, Nate Criqui, Braden Hayes and Christopher
Frank, with den leaders Jay Criqui, Jim Lord, Mike Freisberg and Christen Coble. Family members accompanying were Lynn Shoemaker, Justin Shoemaker, Molly Freisberg, Evie Hayes and Kurt Randal. Pack 3064 is chartered to the Eudora United Methodist Church and meets at Eudora West School on Winchester Road. Boys interested in joining may call John Scott at (785) 542-3510.
Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m., Kaw Valley Bridge Center in the I-70 Business Center. O.U.R.S. (Oldsters United for Responsible Service) dance, 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. Sixth St. Everyone welcome. Admission is $3. Band: J-Bs. Altrusa International Inc. of Lawrence, 5:30 p.m. social hour, 6 p.m. dinner and business meeting, Maceli’s, 1031 N.H.
speaker: Jesse and Sandy Pape, Houseparents, Cal Farley’s Girlstown, U.S.A. (Amarillo, TX). Lawrence Professionals Toastmasters, 12:05 p.m. to 1 p.m., Douglas County Bank, Ninth and Kentucky streets. For more information, contact Peter Steimle at 856-4123 or e-mail him at: psteimle@sedonagroup.com, or visit Toastmasters.org or lawrence.freetoasthost.org. Lawrence Jayhawk Kiwanis, 6:15 p.m., Conroy’s Pub, 3115 W. Sixth St. Historic Resources Commission meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets. Dream Factory volunteer meeting, 6:30 p.m.-7 p.m. new volunteer orientation, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. volunteer meeting, Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church, 802 W. 22nd Terrace. Sons of Union Veterans — Samuel Churchill Camp 4 —
MEETINGS AND GATHERINGS Sunday Sunday Afternoon Bridge Club, 1 p.m., Kaw Valley Bridge Center in the I-70 Business Center, 1025 N. Third St., Suite 120. For more information, contact Chris Lane at 842-2655 or chrisserlane@yahoo.com. O.U.R.S. (Oldsters United for Responsible Service) dance, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. Sixth St. Everyone welcome. Admission is $5. Band: Good Ole Boys.
Monday Lawrence Rotary Club, noon, Holiday Inn Lawrence, 200 McDonald Drive. Guest speaker: Stan Herd, crop artist. Monday Evening Bridge Club, 6:45 p.m., Kaw Valley Bridge Center in the I-70 Business Center. Lawrence Chess Club, 7 p.m.11p.m., Perkins Restaurant, 1711 W. 23rd St. For more information, contact James Fouche-
Schack (785) 371-0149 or jfschack@sunflower.com. Citizens for Human Rights, 7 p.m., Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave. Eagles Auxiliary No. 309, 7 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. Sixth St. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 852, monthly post and auxiliary meetings, 7 p.m., 138 Ala. 843-2078.
Tuesday Lawrence Breakfast Optimists, 7 a.m., Smith Center, Brandon Woods at Alvamar, 4730 Brandon Woods Terrace. DuPont luncheon, 11:30 a.m., King Buffet, 1601 W. 23rd St. Lawrence Noon Lions Club, noon lunch and program, Conroy’s Pub, 3115 W. Sixth St. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County, 5:15 p.m., 1525 W. Sixth St., Suite A. Information meeting for prospective volunteers. For more information, call 843-7359.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 6 p.m., BridgePointe Community Church, 601 W. 29th Terrace. For more information, contact Felicia Brown at 8431692. American Legion Auxiliary, Eight and Forty, 7 p.m., American Legion Post No. 14, 3408 W. Sixth St. Civil Air Patrol informational meeting, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Kansas National Guard Armory, 200 Iowa, 841-0752. Eudora Daycare Providers group, 7 p.m., home of Linda Chancellor, 715 E. 13th St., Eudora. For more information, call Barbara Kruger at 542-5256 or Linda Chancellor at 542-3094. Kaw Valley Fiber Guild, 7 p.m., basement pottery or weaving room, Community Building, 115 W. 11th St.
Wednesday Lawrence Memorial Hospital board meeting, 9 a.m., LMH auditorium, 325 Maine.
Welcome Club of Lawrence, 11:30 a.m., Alvamar Country Club, 1809 Crossgate Drive. For reservations, call 766-4066. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County, noon, 1525 W. Sixth St., Suite A. Information meeting for prospective volunteers. For more information, call 843-7359. Cosmopolitan Club, noon, Holiday Inn Lawrence, 200 McDonald Drive. KU Toastmasters Club, noon1 p.m., KU campus, Learned Hall, Room 2140. Membership is open to the public. For more information, call Tom Mulinazzi at 864-2928, or e-mail him at: tomm@ku.edu. Lawrence Central Rotary Club, noon, Eldridge Hotel, 701 Mass. National Active and Retired Federal Employees, Lawrence Chapter, noon luncheon with program and business meeting, Conroy’s Pub, 3115 W. Sixth St. For more information, call Gordon at 843-8137.
Thursday Jayhawk Breakfast Rotary Club, 7 a.m., Alvamar Country Club, 1809 Crossgate Drive. Guest speaker: Professor Chris Brown: “Agriculture in South America.” Thursday Morning Mentor Bridge Game, 9:30 a.m., Kaw Valley Bridge Center in the I-70 Business Center. Lawrence Kiwanis Club, noon, Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace. Guest
Please see MEETINGS, page 8B