PlanitNorthwest.com • Sunday, February 3, 2013
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12 announcements Oginni Dumas
Svejcar Dantino
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. – Rachael Oginni and Stephen Dumas, both of Chicago, were married in a doublering ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Lake Geneva, Wis. The Rev. David Strange officiated. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oginni of Crystal Lake. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dumas of Rensselaer, Ind. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ivory silky taffeta strapless gown with draped bodice, pleated ball gown skirt with covered buttons down the back and a chapel train. She carried a garden-style handtied bouquet in shades of white and ivory with touches of champagne and soft blush, Quicksand and Cottage roses, Lisianthus and finished with Dusty Miller and Scented Geranium. Maid of honor was Rebecca Oginni of New York, N.Y. Bridesmaids were Cailin Davis of Chicago, Virginia Pondel of Deerfield, Kelly Laszlo of Chicago, Allison Nichols of Portland, Ore., and Dr. Katherine Lupo of Pittsburgh. Best men were Paul and Matthew Dumas, both of Indianapolis. Groomsmen were Samuel Oginni of San Diego, Sean Conway of Chicago, Luke Newcomb of Charlotte, N.C.,
WOODSTOCK – Announcement has been made of the engagement of Cheryl Svejcar and Mike Dantino, both of Woodstock. She is the daughter of Gary Svejcar and Theresa Anthony-Svejcar, both of Crystal Lake. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dantino of Woodstock. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Prairie Ridge High School, a 2006 graduate of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a 2012 graduate of American College of Education in Chicago with a master’s degree in educational leadership. She has received bilingual and English as a Second Language endorsements. She is a Spanish reading specialist teacher at Canterbury Elementary School in Crystal Lake.
Rachael Oginni Stephen Dumas and Andrew Shelp of Chicago. After a reception at the Riviera Ballroom in Lake Geneva, the couple took a wedding trip to Paris, France, and Barcelona, Spain. The bride is a 2001 graduate of Crystal Lake Central High School, a 2005 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a 2011 graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She is a knowledge manager at Perkins+Will in Chicago. The bridegroom is a 2001 graduate of Rensselaer Central High School and a 2005 graduate of Butler University in Indianapolis. He is an account supervisor for GA Communication Group in Chicago. They reside in the Lincoln Park area of Chicago.
Gem Talk
Mike Dantino Cheryl Svejcar Her fiancé is a 2001 graduate of Marian Central Catholic High School and attended McHenry County College in Crystal Lake. He is a sales manager at Lansing Building Products in Elgin. They plan to marry Aug. 31.
8BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT McHENRY Ryder Daniel Pagels, 7 pounds, 9 ounces, 20 inches, was born Jan. 16, 2013, at Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, to Dan and Nikki Pagels of McHenry. He joins a sister, Layla, 18 months. Maternal grandparents are Frank and Carole Tucci of Cary. Paternal grandparents are Matt and Terri Pagels of Fox River Grove. Maternal great-grandparents are George Freund of McHenry and Juliet Tucci of Setauket, N.Y. Paternal great-grandparent is Evelyn Grechis of Woodstock.
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By Suzanne Cannon
Amethyst-The February Birthstone The word amethyst is derived from the Greek word “amethystos” meaning sober. The amethyst is a variety of quartz and comes in many shades of purple ranging from very light purple to very deep purple. These purple beauties are found primarily in Africa and South America, but are also in Canada, Australia, India, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka and in the U.S. Legend has it that the amethyst is a very powerful gemstone. According to the ancient Greeks, the amethyst protected people from intoxication. They also believed that it had magical and medicinal powers. The amethyst has symbolized peace, protection and tranquility. It is also said to prevent baldness, improve the complexion and protect from treason and deceit. In addition to being February’s birthstone, the amethyst is the accepted anniversary gemstone for the sixth year of marriage. A gift of amethyst is symbolic of protection and the power to overcome difficulty. The amethyst is a member of the quartz family and is ranked a 7 on the Moh’s hardness scale. As with all gemstones, care should be taken to avoid scratches, sharp blows, and extreme temperature changes. Suzanne, Graduate Gemologist Email jewelry questions to: suzanne@steffansjewelers.com or visit us online at www.steffansjewelers.com
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