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Moments of LifeMoments of LifeApril 11 ~ 2011

Top: Mara Steinweber, 8, and her mom, Kathy, head out on an 11-mile bike ride on March 13

during the annual Frost Bike, which is sponsored by the Healthy People Portage County’s Suicide Prevention

Committee to promote mental health awareness. (Photo by Doug Wojcik)

Left: Bette Reko gathers bunches of daffodils on March 8 at Citizen’s Bank for the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days fundraiser as Stevens Point Area Senior High juniors Alec Tutton and Mike Blake (obscured) prepare to deliver

them throughout the community. (Photo by Laura Schmitt)

Far Left: Morgan Cebula of Stevens Point Area Senior High competes in a heat of the 55-meter hurdles on

March 18 during the 21st annual Point Girls Track & Field Invitational at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Health Enhancement Center. (Photo by Doug Wojcik)

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Groshek-WengerAmber Groshek and Erik Wenger, both of Buford,

Ga., are engaged to be married.She is the daughter of Dennis and Virginia Groshek

of Amherst Junction. His parents are Lance and Bar-bara Wenger of Milwaukee.

Groshek earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and is employed by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Wenger earned a bachelor’s degree in education from UW-Whitewater and is employed by Gwin-nett County Public Schools.

A June 11, 2011, wedding is planned.

Knutson-AyersJohanna Knutson and Michael Ayers, both of Iowa

City, Iowa, are engaged to be married.She is the daughter of Connie Smith and Keith Knut-

son of La Crosse. His parents are Leon and Debbie Ay-ers of Stevens Point.

Knutson, who earned a Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree, is employed by Geico Insurance.

Ayers, who earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing, is employed by University of Iowa Hospitals and Clin-ics.

A Dec. 31, 2012, wedding is planned.

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Koch-ZouskiKimberly Koch and Paul Zouski, both of Fitchburg,

are engaged to be married.She is the daughter of Gary and Geri Koch of Ban-

croft. His parents are John and Sue Zouski of Plain-fi eld.

Koch is employed by Bankers’ Bank.Zouski is employed by Service Electric.A May 7, 2011, wedding is planned.

Sorenson-WettsteinStephanie Sorenson and Mike Wettstein, both of

Madison, are engaged to be married.She is the daughter of James and Elaine Sorenson of

Stevens Point. His parents are Beth Wettstein and Gor-don Wettstein, both of Hartford.

Sorenson earned a bachelor’s degree in paper science from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Colorado-Boulder. She is employed by UW-Madison.

Wettstein earned a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from UWSP and is employed by UW-Madison.

A May 2011 wedding is planned.

Moon-TetzloffAllison Moon and Aaron Tetzloff, both of Stevens

Point, are engaged to be married.She is the daughter of Scott and Kathryn Moon of

Plover. His parents are Dennis and Faye Tetzloff of Ste-vens Point.

Moon, a 2010 graduate of Winona State University, is employed as a registered nurse in the emergency department of OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Ill.

Tetzloff, a 2010 graduate of Michigan Technological University, is employed as an associate engineer for Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, Ill.

A July 30, 2011, wedding is planned.

Kouba-BradleyJessica Kouba and Daniel Bradley,

both of Plover, are engaged to be mar-ried.

She is the daughter of Don and Cin-dy Kouba of Wisconsin Rapids. His parents are Keith and Debbie Bradley of Almond.

Kouba is a 2001 graduate of Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids and a 2004 graduate of Mid-State Techni-cal College. She is employed by Min-istry Medical Group.

Bradley is a 2001 graduate of Al-mond-Bancroft High School and a 2008 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Phar-macy. He is employed by Walgreens.

A Sept. 17, 2011, wedding is planned.

Glenetski-HoerterJessica Glenetski of Schofi eld and

Justin Hoerter of Stevens Point are engaged to be married.

She is the daughter of Mark and Brenda Cheslak of Schofi eld. His parents are Stephanie and John Haka of Junction City and Larry and Geralyn Hoerter of Stevens Point.

Glenetski, a 2006 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwau-kee, is the marketing and commu-nications coordinator for the United Way of Portage County.

Hoerter, a 2001 graduate of UW-Stevens Point, is a network admin-istrator for Delta Dental of Wiscon-sin.

A Sept. 10, 2011, wedding is planned.

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Ted and Patty Brueggemann of Cedarburg announce the

engagement of their daughter, Lindsey to John C Coates,

M.D. son of Leslie Cunningham of Downers Grove,Ill. and

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The prospective bride is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens

Point and is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Public Health from the

University of Toledo.

The future groom is a graduate of the University of Toledo and is currently

in the second year of his psychiatry residency.

A May 2011 wedding is planned on Captiva Island,Florida

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Neuman-RosickyAmanda Neuman and Rob Rosicky,

both of Plover, are engaged to be mar-ried.

She is the daughter of Rocky Neu-man of Stevens Point and Lori Aceve-do of Clarksville, Tenn. His parents are Rosco and Jane Rosicky of Wisconsin Rapids.

Neuman is a 2011 graduate of Mid-State Technical College in Marshfi eld with an associate degree in respiratory therapy.

Rosicky, a 1992 graduate of Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids with an associate degree in automo-tive Technician, is employed by Travel Guard.

A May 21, 2011, wedding is planned.

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Benish-JohnsonJessica Benish and Gabriel Johnson,

both of Madison, are engaged to be married.

She is the daughter of Pamela and Paul Benish of Janesville. His parents are Bobbi Brown of Stevens Point and Phil Johnson of Fort Atkinson.

Benish graduated from Craig High School in Janesville in 2003 and re-ceived a degree in Russian language and literature in 2008 from the Univer-sity of Wisconsin-Madison. She is em-ployed by Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier in Madison.

Johnson earned a degree in comput-er science in 2009 from UW-Madison and is employed by the U.S. Geologi-cal Survey in Madison.

A May 28, 2011, wedding is planned.

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E ighmy-Grzes iakE ighmy-Grzes iakHannah Lea Eighmy and Michael Garrison Grzesiak were marriedon July 24, 2010, at St. Bronislava Church in Plover, Wisconsin.Father Jim Trempe performed the ceremony.

The bride’s parents are Bob and Margaret Govett of Plover,Wisconsin and John and Amapola Eighmy Cashiers of NorthCarolina. Parents of the bridegroom are Garry and ChristineGrzesiak of Plover, Wisconsin.

Olivia Eighmy was the maid of honor (Sister of the Bride,LaCrosse, Wisconsin). Shayna Foster was the matron of honor(Sister of the Bride, Las Cruces, New Mexico) and Sara Helmwas the bridesmaid (Friend of Bride and Groom, GlenwoodSprings, Colorado). Clare O’Connor served as the bride’s personalattendant (Cousin of the bride, Mt. Carroll, Illinois).

Jon Ronzani was the best man (Friend of Groom, Madison,Wisconsin). Groomsmen were Ryan Burhite (Friend of Groom,Plover, Wisconsin), Leland Petz (Friend of the Groom, Madison,Wisconsin), Kent Foster (Brother-in-law of the Bride, Friend of theGroom, Las Cruces, New Mexico), and Travis Mancl (Friend of theGroom, Madison, Wisconsin). Nick Govett (Brother of the Bride,Stevens Point, Wisconsin) and Zachary Koepke (Brother-in-law of

the Bride, LaCrosse, Wisconsin) were ushers.

The wedding reception was held at the Stevens Point Country Club.

John P Jones III and Jeff Gepfert, Wisconsin BagPipers and former officers of the US Navy, proudly led theprocessional of the newlywed couple with an Irish Medley in honor of Dr. and Mrs. J. T. O’Connor, maternalgrandparents of the bride, who were unable to join the couple on their special day.

The couple traveled to Oahu, Hawaii for their honeymoon.

The bride attended UW-Stevens Point and AVEDA Institute-Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is a cosmetologist at d‘Tangle Salon in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

The bridegroom attended UW-Platteville, Wisconsin. He is a design engineer with High Country Engineering inGlenwood Springs, Colorado.

The couple resides in Carbondale, Colorado.

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Skierka-Kazmierczak

Mary Skierka andDavid Kazmierczakwere married onJuly 17th 2010 at St.Joseph CatholicChurch in StevensPoint. The RevAl Burkhardtperformed theceremony. Thebride’s parents areFrank and BettySkierka of StevensPoint. Parentsof the groomare Rose Ann

Kazmierczak and thelate Frank Kazmierczak of La Crosse.

Holly Plaza was matron of honor; Bridesmaids were JoAnnRutta, Jill Kulinski, Kathy Connell, Traci Manzke and Chris Zalac.John Kazmierczak was best man; Groomsmen were Jeff Elliott, RobSkierka, Jason Dettman, Nick Manzke, and Mark Gaertig.Victor Kazmierczak, Alan Bembenek, John Dehlie, and Todd Albrechtserved as ushers.Readers were Frank Pisarski, Carol Mader, and Darlene Bembenek.Offertory was brought up by Bill, Tim and Jeff Skierka. Anthony Skierkavideotaped the ceremony.Vocals and music was provided by Mike and Lori Horgan, Kathy Hansen,Steven Schultz and Sandy Weyers.A reception was held at the Moose Lodge in Stevens Point. The coupleresides in Green Bay.

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Ostrowski-WierzbaKelley Ostrowski of Stevens Point and

Adam Wierzba of Wittenberg are engaged to be married.

She is the daughter of Ron and Sue Os-trowski of Rosholt. His parents are Gerard and Lori Wierzba of Wittenberg.

Ostrowski is a 1996 graduate of Rosholt High School and earned a degree in com-puter programming from Mid-State Tech-nical College. She is employed by Sentry Insurance.

Wierzba, a 2000 graduate of Wittenberg High School, is employed by W.W. Inc.

A Sept. 17, 2011, wedding is planned.

Sampson-PriceRachelle Sampson and Eric Price are

engaged to be married.She is the daughter of Darrel and

Pam Sampson of Plover. His parents are Mike Price of Eau Claire and the late Michelle Price.

Sampson is employed as a certifi ed nursing assistant by Syverson Nurs-ing Home and a personal care worker with Lutheran Social Services. She also plans to study radiography at Chip-pewa Valley Technical College.

Price is studying in the paramedic technician program at Chippewa Val-ley Technical College.

Both Rachelle and Eric are fi rst re-sponders on Emergicare for the Town-

ship Fire Department. Eric is also a fi reman.An August wedding is planned.

Pavelski-NelsonAmanda Pavelski and Dan Nelson were married on June 5, 2010, at St. Mary Magdalene

Catholic Church in Waupaca, WI. Father Brian Belongia performed the ceremony and Casey

Niesen and Barb Kirk provided music.

The bride’s parents are Richard and Jeannine Pavelski of Stevens Point, WI. Parents of the

bridegroom are Jeff and Terri Nelson of Pleasant Prairie, WI.

Lindsey Pavelski was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Emily Zurawski, Aliece Guarino and

Ashley Klismith. Claire and Natalie Stonitsch were the flower girls.

Jimmy Hackbarth was the best men. Groomsmen were Michael Nelson, Chad Angsten, and Jeff

Neuville. Noah Soumis was the ring bearer. Isaac and Kannan Bently were ushers.

The wedding reception was held at the Grand Ballroom - Ramada in Stevens Point, WI.

The couple traveled to Las Vegas for their honeymoon.

The bride has a bachelor’s degree in family and consumer education for UW-Stevens Point. She

is employed by the Appleton Area School District.

The bridegroom graduated from Tremper High School. He is employed by Neuville Motors in

Waupaca, WI.

The couple resides in Waupaca, WI. WI-5001292575

Hayleigh Trzebiatowski andWesley Perdue were united inmarriage on Saturday, January 29th, 2011 at The Springs,Your United Methodist Church, Plover. Reverend DeeWebber performed the ceremony. Family and friendscelebrated with the couple at a reception and dancing heldat the Elks Lodge, in Stevens Point.

The brides’ parents are Glen andMerridee Trzebiatowskiof Plover. The groom’s parents are James, Jr. and BrendaPerdue of Antigo, WI.

Kaylee Noth was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids wereHilary Kovatch, Kim Kriese, Ally Spreda, ColbyWest andBrittney Harder. Madelyn Onan was the flower girl. JulieOlds (Godparent) was the personal attendant and NikkiBrockman was the guestbook and Bible attendant.

Brent Reynolds, served as best man, as a stand-in for PFC. Robert Perdue, U.S. Marines Corp.Who was unable to attend, due to military orders. Groomsmen were Matt Sietzinger, VictorMurkowski, Westley Trzebiatowski, James Perdue Jr. and Ray Ramer. Weston Olds was the ringbearer. Ushers were Max Trzebiatowski and Ray Ramer. Wedding ceremony coordinator wasBeverlyWest.

Scripture readers were Hayleigh’s God Parents, Karen Trzebiatowski and Earl West. BarbWest-Kiser, Mary McComb and Dean Olds provided the music.

Hayleigh is a 2007 graduate of Stevens Point Area Senior High (SPASH). She attended NCTI forRadiology Tech and Business, Wausau. She is currently working at Best Buy in Stevens Point.Wesley is a 2009 graduate of Antigo High School and attended UW-Marathon County and iscurrently enlisted with the U.S. Marine Corp. The couple will be residing in 29 Palms, California.

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Wysocki-FrankowskiKatie Wysocki of Saginaw, Mich., and

Dave Frankowski of Freeland, Mich., are en-gaged to be married.

She is the daughter of James and Sha-ron Wysocki of Ellis. His parents are Gen Frankowski of Milltown, N.J., and John Frankowski also of New Jersey.

Wysocki earned a Bachelor of Science de-gree and is employed by Styron LLC.

Frankowski earned a Ph.D. in chemical engineering and is employed by the Dow Chemical Co.

A May 21, 2011, wedding is planned.

Tekler-KurszewskiMalorie Tekler and Adam Kurszewski,

both of Stevens Point, are engaged to be married.

She is the daughter of Howard and Mi-chele Tekler of Wausau. His parents are Francis and Susan Kurszewski of Rosholt.

Kurszewski is employed by ThyssenK-rupp Waupaca.

A May 7, 2011, wedding is planned.

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Kasun-LambStefanie Kasun and Christopher

Lamb were married on Feb. 26, 2011, at St. Mary’s Church in Hales Corners. Deacon Bill Goulding performed the ceremony. Dan O’Connor and Joy Koch provided music.

The bride’s parents are Robert and Lori Kasun of New Berlin. The groom’s parents are Dean and Kay Lamb of Al-mond.

Jackie Zakszewski was matron of honor, and Cassandra Lamb was bridesmaid.

Austin Lamb was best man, and Matt Kasun was groomsman.

Randy Berry and Jason Zakszewski served as ushers.A reception was held at Lake Front Palm Garden in Milwaukee.The couple reside in Wauwatosa.The bride is a 2008 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with

a degree in dietetics.The groom is a 2007 graduate of UWSP with a degree in accounting.

Amundson-HeierMyranda Amundson and Derek Heier

were married on Feb. 11, 2011, at the court house in Wausau.

The bride’s parents are Kelvin and Kath-erine Amundson of Stevens Point. Parents of the groom are Brian and Lisa Heier of Weston.

Amber Amundson was maid of honor, and Justin Heier was best man.

The bride is a graduate of Stevens Point Area Senior High.

The groom is a graduate of D.C. Everest High School.

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Nicole Swanson and Jeff Rice, both of Stevens Point, are engaged to bemarried.She is the daughter of Wendy and Rick Hentges of Millbank, SD; and MarkSwanson of Harris, MN. His parents are Dan and Jean Rice of Amherst Jct., WI.Swanson is a 2003 graduate of North Branch High School, a 2007 UW-StevensPoint graduate with a degree in Environmental Education. She is employed withthe Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education.Rice is a 2000 graduate of Rhinelander High School, and a 2005 UW-StevensPoint graduate with a degree in Communications. He is employed with Skyward,Inc. in the marketing department.A June 11, 2011 wedding is planned in Waupaca, WI.

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Wanta-SnyderAmanda Wanta and William Snyder II were married on Sept. 25, 2010, at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Stevens Point. The

Rev. John Potaczek performed the ceremony. Polly Adams, April Rutta and Jason Kozikowski provided music.The bride’s parents are Mike Sr. and Ellen Wanta of Rosholt. Parents of the groom are William “Ken” and Lu Ann Snyder of

Downingtown, Pa.Jenni Lehman was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Jo Lansin, Mackenzie Karaliunas and Pang Garcia. Sherry Wanta was

personal attendant.T.J. Fossett Jr. was best man. Grooms-

men were Mike Wanta Jr., Matt Snyder and Roy Burns III.

Mark Wanta and Tom Fossett served as ushers.

A reception and dinner were held at Memories Wedding and Banquet Hall in Plover.

The couple took their wedding trip to Door County and Upper Michigan.

They reside in Stevens Point.The bride is a 1999 graduate of Rosholt

High School and a 2008 graduate of Northcentral Technical College in Wausau with an associate degree in dental hygiene. She is a dental hygienist at Bridge Commu-nity Health Clinic.

The groom is a 2000 graduate of Coatesville Area High School in Coatesville, Pa., and a 2002 graduate of CHI Institute of Pennsylvania with an associate degree in information technology. He is a production control anaylist for Sentry Insurance.