8BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Creviston Jesionowski
HARVARD
McHENRY
Evan Lee James Tevis, 8 pounds, 12 HARVARD – Jaclyn Creviston and Wayne Jesionowski, both of Harvard, were married at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Harvard. The Rev. Michael D. Pfingsten officiated. She is the daughter of Steve and Jeanine Creviston of Harvard. He is the son of Wayne and Vera Jesionowski of Palm Bay, Fla. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Matron of honor was Lindsay Clarke of Harvard. Bridesmaids were Nicole Duvall of Woodstock, Leah Campbell of Marengo, Katie Kremer of Harvard, Kari Ditsch of Harvard, Heather Malinowski of Harvard, Sarah Johnson of Harvard and Stephanie LaFrance of Macomb. Flower girls were Piper Campbell of Marengo and Kendall Kosin of Streamwood. Best men were Tyler Kurth and Allan Guzman, both of Harvard. Groomsmen were Matt Creviston of Harvard, John Rizza of Woodstock, Dave Lillie of Woodstock, Mike Clarke of Harvard, Hector Gonzalez of Harvard and Dan Zerby of Harvard. Usher was Austin Magnuson of Plano. Ring bearer was Paxton Campbell of Marengo. Nuptial music was provided by
ounces, 20 inches, was born Feb. 19, 2013, at Centegra Hospital – Woodstock to James and Elizabeth Tevis of Harvard. Maternal grandparents are William and Susan Foat of Capron. Paternal grandparents are Gary and Mary Tevis of Fayetteville, Ark.
LAKE IN THE HILLS Wayne Jesionowski Jaclyn Creviston guitarist Joel Berg of Harvard and bag pipes played by Ron Burlingame of Harvard. The reception took place at Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton. The bride is a 2005 graduate of Harvard High School and a 2010 graduate of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. She is a catering manager at Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton. The bridegroom is a 2004 graduate of Harvard High School, a 2010 graduate of Columbia College of Missouri and a prospective graduate of Aurora University. He is an employee services representative for PSAV in Schaumburg. They reside in Harvard.
Gem Talk
Olivia Ann Koester, 7 pounds, 8 ounces, 21 inches, was born Feb. 6, 2013, at Sherman Hospital, Elgin, to David and Lisa Koester of Lake in the Hills. She joins a sister, Elisabeth Koester, 19 months. Maternal grandparents are Patricia O’Donnell of Rolling Meadows and Jeff and Kathy Smith of Elk Grove Village. Paternal grandparents are Stephen and Barb Koester of Marengo.
Desirae Elizabeth Rose DePersio, 6 pounds, 13 ounces, 20 inches, was born Jan. 30, 2013, at Centegra Hospital – McHenry to Michelle and Vince DePersio of McHenry. She joins two sisters, Madison Anne, 18, and Gabriella Lynn, 12. Maternal grandparents are Nancy and Wayne Sward of Bucyrus, Mo. Paternal grandparents are Gail and Jim Taraszka of Hawthorn Woods and Deb and Mike DePersio of McHenry. Grace Catherine Johnson, 8 pounds, 1 ounce, 19 inches, was born Feb. 12, 2013, at Centegra Hospital – Woodstock to Eric and Kimberly Johnson of McHenry. She joins a brother, Aidyn Johnson, 6. Maternal grandparents are Gary and Debra Capps of Wonder Lake. Paternal grandparents are Ken and Sharon Johnson of Harvard.
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By Suzanne Cannon
March Birthstone: Aquamarine The word aquamarine is derived from the Latin word “aqua” meaning water and “mare” meaning sea. This beautiful gemstone is said to protect its wearer against sea sickness and dangers while sailing. It is thought to have originated from a mermaid’s jewelry box due to its color resembling a beautiful bluish-green like the ocean water. The principal source for most aquamarines for nearly 200 years has been Brazil. Pakistan and China are also leading aquamarine producers. Aquamarine crystals can range from very small to very large. The largest aquamarine crystal on record was found in Brazil in 1910. It weighed 244 pounds and measured 19 inches long an 15 inches in diameter! Aquamarine’s color range is very narrow: It can be blue, very slightly greenish blue, very strongly greenish blue or greenblue. It owes its color to traces of iron in its crystal structure. Most aquamarine is heat treated to remove the yellowish green component to produce a more blue color. It is said that the aquamarine brings wisdom, success, true love, peace and popularity to the wearer. It is also said it reawakens love in a tired marriage as well as symbolize safety and security. It was adopted as the Colorado state gemstone in 1971. It has fairly good hardness with a 7.5-8 ranking on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Aquamarine is an ideal gemstone to use in all types of jewelry pieces, but with all jewelry, it is important to have it routinely checked and cleaned every six months. Suzanne, Graduate Gemologist Email jewelry questions to: suzanne@steffansjewelers.com or visit us online at www.steffansjewelers.com
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