Page 2-B-Martinsville Bulletin, Sunday, October 26, 2008 WEDDINGS 4. Bennett-Kowtko- Jo.Ann Marie Bennett of Richmond and Timothy Kowtko of Alexandria were married Oct. 25 at First Presbyterian Church in Roanoke. The Rev. Robert Smith performed the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Bennett of Salem. She is the granddaughter of Joseph S.
Bennett of Roanoke. formerly of Martinsville. and the late Marie Bennett and the late Mr. and Mrs. B.
Irvin Gimbert. She is the greatgranddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Homer Bennett and the late Mr. and Mrs.
Isaac Biggs. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kowtko of Charlotte, N.C. He is the grandson of Delia Goetz of Sun City West.
Ariz. Maid of honor was Valerie M. Bennett of Atlanta, sister of the bride. Bridal attendants were Erin Kowtko of Charlotte, sister of the bridegroom; Anne Knarr of Roanoke: Stephanie Miller of 2. 4 Roanoke: Ashleigh Whitmore of Beaufort, S.C; Sarah Ogle of Marietta, and Chrissie Wilson of Newport News.
Best man was Jordan Bayersdorfer of Atlanta. Groomsmen were Chad Ciri of Springfield: Ian 'Foster of Arlington; Brandon Stewart of Arlington; Jon Riksen of Fairfax; Joshua Tonderys of Wilmington. and Erik Tratnyek of Malden, Mass. Wedding music was provided by organist Robert Chapman of Martinsville: and vocalist Nick Palance, pianist Vince Morton and violinist Jennifer Spingola, Hutchens-ComptonAshley N. Hutchens and Michael C.
Compton, both of Axton, were married Sept. 13 at Unity Baptist Church in Stuart. Ed Hartman performed the ceremony, The bride is the daughter of J.B. and Becky Hutchens of Critz. She is the granddaughter of Martha Hutchens of Stuart and the late Bernard Hutchens and the late Marley and Edith Catoe.
The bridegroom is the son of Michael and Diane Compton of Ridgeway. He is the grandson of Virginia Campbell of Martinsville and the late Malcomb Campbell and the late Clay and Curvie Compton. The bride was escorted by her father. She wore a satin A-line gown with scalloped sweetheart neckline and beaded lace and a chapel-length train. She carried a bouquet of red and white roses.
Bridesmaids were Crystal Fain of Martinsville, sister of the bride; Teresa Stowe of Spencer; Kari Turner of Ridgeway; Christina Farrington of Collinsville: and Stephanie Plogger of Collinsville. They wore crinkle chiffon halterstyle dresses with ruched bodices and cascading fronts and carried single calla lilies. Flower girl was Adyson Far-. rington. daughter of Christina Farrington.
Best man was the father of the bridegroom. Groomsmen were J.T. Mounce of Martinsville; Douglas Fain of Martinsville, brother-inlaw of the bride: Kemp Newnam of Collinsville; and Austin Plogger of Collinsville. Ring bearer was Eli Judkins, Robertson-Weigel- Marie Bennett) and Roanoke College. He holds a master's degree in public policy from George Mason University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
He is employed by ADT Federal Systems Division in Alexandria. Following a honeymoon cruise in the Mediterranean, the couple will live in Arlington. Compton (Ashley N. Hutchens) The bridegroom is a machinist for Kobe Weiland in North Carolina. Prior to the wedding, the couple were honored on the following occasions: July19, a wedding shower at Ridgeway Ruritan, hosted by the aunts of the bridegroom; and Aug.
2, a bachelorette party in Martinsville, hosted by Crystal Fain, and a shower at Unity Baptist Church, hosted by Crystal Fain, Martha Hutchens and Teresa Reeves. PL 5 4. M. Mr. and Mrs.
Travis Shane Weigel (Melody Anne Robertson) Historic Site in South Car- crew chief for the 437th air olina. wing at Charleston Air The bridegroom is a 2000 Force Base. graduate of Columbus High The couple will live in School and is a student at Anchorage, Alaska, at Emory-Riddle Aviation Elmendorf Air Force University. He is a. flying Base.
Melody Anne Robertson and Travis Shane Weigel, both of Charleston, S.C., were married Oct. 10 in front of the Pineapple Fountain in Waterfront Park in Charleston. Wedding officiant Jill Kruger performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Donnie and Sylvia Robertson of Bassett. She is the granddaughter of Vernon and Louise Stone of Bassett and Marie H.
Robertson of Martinsville and the late Marvin L. "Pete" Robertson. The bridegroom is the son of Bob and Debra Weigel of Bonanza; Colo. He is the grandson of Jean Rhodes Dulaney of Gunnison, and the late Bill Rhodes' and the late Ike and Kate Weigel. The bride wore a strapless blue and white tealength dress with an A-line skirt and pleated bodice.
She carried a bouquet of white spray carnations, baby's breath and silver dollar eucalyptus. A reception was held at the Meritage Restaurant in Charleston. The bride is a 2002 graduate of Bassett High School and a 2006 graduate of the at University of Virginia. She is an archaeologist for Colonial Dorchester State 5 Mrs. Timothy Kowtko (JoAnn all of Burbank, Calif.
A reception was held at the Roanoke Country Club. The bride is a graduate of Faith Christian School in Roanoke and of Roanoke College. She is employed by Atley Pharmaceuticals in Richmond. The bridegroom is a graduate of Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village, Mr. and Mrs.
Michael C. son of Joseph and Laura Judkins of Spencer. A program of wedding music was provided by pianist Katie Mitchell of Martinsville. A reception was held at Dominion Valley Park. The couple took a honeymoon in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
They live in Axton. The bride has an associate degree in general education and is a pharmacy technician at CVS. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Stephen Howell (Sara JoAnne Yokiel) Yokiel-Howell- Sara JoAnne Yokiel and Bryan Stephen Howell, both of Greensboro, N.C., were married Sept.
27 at Bald Head Island Chapel in Bald Head Island, N.C. The Rev, Tom Whartenby performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Judith and Leo E. Yokiel of Newton, Iowa. She is thegranddaughter of Delores Kennelly Decker of Mason City, Iowa; Robert Kennelly of Albert Lea, and Hazel Yokiel of Albert Lea and the late Leo E.
Yokiel Sr. The bridegroom is the son of Rose C. Howell of Collinsville and Ralph D. Howell Sr. of Pilot Mountain, N.C.
He is the grandson of the late Kelly Lee and Doris Cooper Cecil and Harry P. 'and Grace Rorrer Howell. The bride was escorted by her father. She wore a silk chiffon gown and carried a bouquet of mums in fall colors. Matron of honor was Amanda Price of Newton.
She wore a green chiffon dress and carried a bouquet of orange calla lilies. Bridesmaid was Beth Yokiel of Des Moines, Iowa, sis-, ter-in-law of the bride. Her dress and bouquet were to those of the matron of honor. Flower girl was Mara Ann Yokiel, niece of the bride and daughter of Jeff and Beth Yokiel of Des Moines. Best man was R.D.
Howell Jr. of Danville, brother of the bridegroom. Ushers were Michael Nichols of Seattle; Bradley Stovall of Patrick Springs; and Brian Stowe of Mar- Even as adult, woman still feels haunted by father's abuse tinsville. Ring bearer was Reeves Stowe, son of Brian and Melany Stowe of A program of wedding music was provided by pianist Cindy Sellers of Southport, N.C., and vocalist Stuart Stanley of Greensboro. A reception was held at Bald Head Island Country Club.
The couple took a honeymoon in Bald Head Island. They live in Greensboro. ty shell. They stay together for financial reasons. We children have been more perceptive about the situation and asked about a 50th anniversary party.
The answer was a resounding "no" from both of them. My father once said, "Your mother isn't the same woman I married." I replied, "And you're not the same man. Deal with it." Upstate N.Y. Dear Upstate: When neither parent wants to celebrate an anniversary, it. makes sense not to do it.
Your parents' situation sounds sad. Our condolences. Dear Annie: A close relative is a kleptomaniac. She has stolen items from us, as well as from others in our family. I have caught her going through drawers and cabinets.
It would be very awkward not to have her visit with the rest of the family, even though it upsets us every time she The bride is a graduate of Iowa State University. She is a Lowe's category manager with Valspar Corp. The bridegroom is a graduate of Virginia Tech. He is Vice president of Insurance Services. Prior to the wedding, the couple were honored on the following occasions: Sept.
25, a tea at the Bald Head Island Club, hosted by Judith Yokiel; and Sept. 26, a rehearsal dinner at the Bald Head Island Club, hosted by Rose C. Howell. Dear Annie: My father was a vile. cruel man who for 12 years molested, threatened, humiliated and beat my sisters and me.
We never told my mother about the sexual abuse. I once brought up the subject indirectly. and she said she'd first kill our father and then come after us. Ileft home when I was young and lived on the streets, where I was raped and beaten and got into some very bad relationships. My father died four years ago, and since then, my mother has turned him into a saint.
I love my mom with everything -AM that is in me, but I am so mad at her. She could have saved us, but her eyes were always closed. have kept my father's secret for so long that even now he is still controlling me. My mom's health is failing and I believe telling her would kill her. But when she claims my Annie's Mailbox father was so wonderful, it tears me up inside.
I want desperately to look in the mirror without seeing my father's shadow behind me. I am angry all the time. I want to tell my husband I love him without being afraid he will burt me. I have already had one marriage. I am scared I'll destroy my current marriage because I won't let anyone get close to me.
I want to talk to my mom without being so angry. Forget counseling. It doesn't work. Running from Shadows in Virginia Dear Virginia: The truth is, your anger toward your mother is bubbling over. but you are forcing yourself to.
hold it in. By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar The strain must be unbearable. Although the therapist you saw in the past obviously didn't help enough, the process can still be worthwhile and we hope you will reconsider therapy. What do you have to lose? Contact Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (ascasupport.org), P.O. Box 14477, San.
Francisco, CA 94114, or the Rape, Abuse Incest National Network (rainn.org) at 1-800- 656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673). Dear Annie: I am a teacher in a school where we are lucky enough to receive lovely gifts for Christmas and at the end of the year. These are usually plants, lotions, $10 gift cards, often accompanied by darling notes from the students. At Christmas, I diligently write out thank-you notes to my students, but I don't know what to do at the end of the year. Some teachers say all gifts should be acknowledged in writing, but others feel that these gifts are essentially "thank-you presents" and do not require a note.
What do you say? Grateful but Confused Teacher Dear Grateful: Please acknowledge all such gifts in writing. They do not fall into the category oftips for services rendered. Plus, a written note from the teacher sends an excellent message about manners and the importance of a personal touch. It will surely mean a great deal to your students. Dear Annie: I could be.
the daughter of "Not Really Married," who doesn't want his kids to plan a 50th anniversary party. My parents have been married for 54 years, very few of them happy. My mother got tired of my father's antics, of which there are many, and stopped having sex with him. It didn't make the marriage better for her, just less stressful. For Dad, it went from a great marriage (for him) to an emp leaves and we find things missing.
We would appreciate any suggestions you might have. Ripped Off Dear Ripped Off: Your relative has a mental health issue and should be evaluated by a professional. In the meantime, you can have family gatherings outside your home at a restaurant, park, community center, etc. And if you insist on entertaining her in your house, lock your cabinets and move your valuables into your bedroom and lock the door. We hope that helps.
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