Billy and Tava Cook,  Blue Springs, Mo., announce the birth of a daughter, Clara Elizabeth, born Aug. 15, 2010, in Independence, Mo. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and was 18 inches long.Maternal grandparents are…

Justin and Kathleen Michael, Wichita, announce the birth of a son, Ryan Dontae, born July 21, 2010, in Wichita. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 18 3/4 inches long. He joins two brothers,…

Branden and Susie Valentine, Olathe, announce the birth of a daughter, Kourtney Shea, born July 30, 2010, at Olathe Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 inches long. She joins a…

Kenton and Denise King, Colony, announce the birth of a son, Easton Walker, born Aug. 18, 2010, at Allen County Hospital in Iola. He weighed 9 pounds, 1.6 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long.…

Dave and Nancy Hermreck, Garnett, and Wayne and Cindy Powell, Iola, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Candace Hermreck, Garnett, and Keith Powell, Iola.The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Anderson County…

Kevin LaCrone and Jessica Chapman, Neosho Falls, announce the birth of a daughter, Willow Justice, born Aug. 17, 2010, at Allen County Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and was 17 3/4 inches long.…

Don and Carol Cress, Humboldt, and Glen and Betty Cunningham, Iola, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Mary Ann Cress and Joseph “Joe” Glen Cunningham, Humboldt.The bride-elect received a registered nurse’s degree…

Greg and Sally Gulick, Moran, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at Moran Senior/Community Center.Greg Gulick and Sally Stever were married Aug. 27, 1960. The…

Hope E. Burtch and A. Colwell Holeman, Bronson, were married Aug. 23, 1950, in Bronson United Methodist Church. On Sunday, the couple will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at home with their family. The Holemans…

Donald “Bill” and Leanna Brixey, Kincaid, will be honored at a 50th wedding anniversary celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 21 in the Lone Elm Community Building.Friends and relatives are invited to attend. The…