ACADEMIA

GO-GETTERS

ANNIVERSARIES

Charlie and Mary Dawson
Charlie and Mary Dawson of Sturgeon will celebrate their 50th anniversary Sept. 25, 2005, with a luncheon reception at the Sturgeon Recreation Center. They also recently enjoyed a weekend at a gospel music concert at Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tenn., a gift from their son and family.

Donna and Oliver Beaman
Oliver and Donna Beaman of New Franklin will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005, at the Roslyn Heights Daughters of the American Revolution House, 821 Main St. in Boonville.

Barbara and Robert Valentine
Robert and Barbara Carver Valentine of Columbia celebrated their 50th anniversary July 1, 2005, with a surprise reception and dance given by their children and family at the Eagles Club.

ENGAGEMENTS

Gruender-Beaston
An Oct. 8, 2005, wedding on the beach in Rockport, Texas, is planned by Jody Beaston and Eugene Gruender III.

Haynes-Gerdes
An Oct. 1, 2005, wedding at Pershing State Park in Laclede is planned by Veronica Gerdes and John Haynes.

Kammerich-Wilmsmeyer
A Sept. 24, 2005, wedding at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Columbia is planned by Stephanie Kammerich and Kirk Wilmsmeyer.

Wooden-Ayres
An Oct. 1, 2005, wedding at Hallsville United Methodist Church is planned by Amanda Ayres and Jeremy Wooden.

Goodman-Osten
An Oct. 1, 2005, wedding in Springfield is planned by Melissa Goodman and Jeremy Osten.

WEDDINGS

Porter-Henderson
Michelle Porter and Jason Henderson were married June 11, 2005, at Twin Lakes Sporting Lodge in Mexico, Mo.

McGavock-Kuntz
Dawn McGavock and Scott Kuntz were married June 18, 2005, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Columbia.

Semon-Strawn
Kimberly Semon and Kevin Strawn were married Oct. 2, 2004, in Harrisburg.