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Weddings

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    Erin Huffman and Brian Mullhofer

    Mr. and Mrs. Bart Huffman and Mrs. Kathy Mullhofer are proud to announce the marriage of their children, Erin Huffman and Brian Mullhofer on Saturday, March 20th 2010.  Erin and Brian were married at Ponte Winery in Temecula, California.  The ceremony took place outdoors overlooking the vineyards in front of close friends and family.  Immediately following the ceremony, guest were shown into the winery’s barrel room for the reception. 
         Erin is a 1999 graduate of Bakersfield High School.  After high school she graduated from San Diego State University and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a teaching credential.  Erin is currently teaching fourth grade for the Panama Buena Vista Union School District.
         Brian is a 1997 graduate of Garces Memorial High School.  He graduated from Chico State with a Communications Degree.  After spending some time in the bay area, Brian took a job to relocate back to Bakersfield where he now sales produce for Stevco Inc.
         After the wedding Brian and Erin came home for a few days to relax and recall memories from the weekend.  They then went away for their honeymoon to St. Lucia Island in the Caribbean.

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    Sarah Oxford and Jeffrey Mestmaker

        Mr. and Mrs. William Oxford and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mestmaker are pleased to announce the marriage of their children, Sarah Marie Oxford and Jeffrey Kapral Mestmaker. Sarah and Jeffrey were married on June 20, 2009 on the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii. Her uncle Jeff Zippi performed the ceremony in front of 75 family and friends who traveled from various destinations in the United States and Thailand. Uncle Jeff also married her parents 27 years ago. The wedding ceremony took place at 5:30 in the evening just before sunset on the grounds of Westin’s Kaanapali Ocean Resort. Guests were welcomed to the reception by Hawaiians dressed in their native costumes. Dinner and dancing continued with the Pacific Ocean as a beautiful backdrop.
        Sarah is a 2002 graduate of Centennial High School in Bakersfield. She received her Associates of Science degree in Human Biology from Bakersfield College. She will be receiving her degree in Nursing in May. Jeff is a 2001 graduate of Garces Memorial High School. He received a B.A. in Economics from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California. He is a wealth advisor and partner in the firm, Mestmaker and Petrey Wealth Advisors located in Bakersfield.
        The couple honeymooned in Kaui, Hawaii and has made Bakersfield their home. They are very thankful for all the family and friends who traveled to make their day so special.

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    Carly Blackhawk and Casey Ploeger

    Mr. and Mrs. Clint Blackhawk and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ploeger are happy to announce the marriage of their children Carly Blackhawk and Casey Ploeger on Saturday, January 30, 2010. Carly and Casey were married at the First Baptist Church Pasadena by Pastor Dan Brink. The ceremony took place in front of 170 close friends and family at 5:00 in the evening. The reception immediately followed the service at the Rococo Room in Old Town Pasadena.

Engagements

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    Julie Ann Brown and Michael Chase, Jr.

      Julie Ann Brown and Michael Ralph Chase, Jr. are happy to announce their engagement.  Julie Ann and Michael met as students of Lenore Smith’s Dance Arts Centre at the ages of six and eight.  They became friends and dance partners.  They dated throughout high school and returned to each other after college.
      Julie Ann is the daughter of Louise Brown and the late Russell Brown.  Julie Ann is a 2008 graduate of California State University Bakersfield with a degree in Liberal Studies and in 2009 she received her elementary teaching credential.  Julie Ann currently works as a substitute teacher.
      Michael is the son of Benita and Michael Chase.  Michael is a 2008 graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with a degree in Agricultural Engineering.  Michael currently works at Rain for Rent as an engineer.
      They will be married on July 16th, 2010 in Pismo Beach, California and will honeymoon in Hawaii. 

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    Kayla Brisby and Anthony Green

    Bob and Sonya Brisby
    are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla,
    to Anthony Green
    son of Allen and Cheryl Green
    and Tammie Ginnett

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    Melissa Weinberg and Adam "AJ" Cemo

    Guy and Kim Weinberg of Bakersfield, California, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Weinberg, to Adam (AJ) Cemo, son of Pete and Lynette Cemo also of Bakersfield, California. The couple will be wed on May 1, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church.

Anniversaries

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    Bert and Linda Wilson

    Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary

    April 30, 1960 - April 30, 2010

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    Bill and Phyllis (Walls) Smith

    Congratulations for 65 Years of Marriage

        Bill and Phyllis met in Oil Center (on China Grade Loop) when Phyllis was fifteen and Bill was sixteen. After Bill came home from WWII in 1945, he got out of the Navy and they were married in Phyllis’s family’s home in Oil Center.
    Bill worked for National Cash Register doing repairs and maintenance. Phyllis worked for Posten’s then Montgomery Wards in the collections department. After having four children (Bill Jr., Sandra, Beth and Robbie) they added Curtis McClenny to their family when Curtis was about sixteen. They have embraced any and all into their family and can claim 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
    Throughout their marriage, they have enjoyed traveling, camping, hunting, and family functions. Most of the years have been spent in Bakersfield or Walker Basin. They still reside part-time Walker Basin and part-time Bakersfield.
        By example, they have taught love, patience and respect for which their large family will always remember and be grateful.

    Happy Anniversary from all your family. We love you

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    Marjorie Vendrasco

    Praise the Lord!!!