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REXBURG — Taylor Christine Ballard and Darren H. Hymas have chosen to be married on Friday, Sept., 3, 2010, in the Rexburg, Idaho Temple.

    Taylor is the daughter of Rudey and Kelly Ballard and Jeff and Faith Jacbosen. Darren is the son of Rob and Peggy Hymas. Taylor was a graduate of Madison High School in 2009, and is employed at Gringos in Rexburg. Darren graduated from Sugar City High School in 2007, and is now working at Golden West Irrigation, and is finishing his schooling to become a licensed electrician.

    There will be a reception held that evening at the Henry's Fork Stake Center (2010 North 3000 West, Rexburg, Idaho), from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

    The happy couple is registered Walmart and Beehive Credit Union.

POCATELLO — Larry and Amy Gunn are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Amber Lynne Gunn, to Jonathan Richard Larsen, son of Richard and Terry Larsen.

    A ceremony will take place on Sept. 4th, 2010, at the Gunn residence, 11812 N. Nelson Lane Pocatello, Idaho 83202, with a reception at 6 p.m. to celebrate with friends and family.    

    The bride is a 2007 graduate of Highland High school, attended Idaho State University, and is currently employed at Idaho Central Credit Union.

    The groom is a 2008 graduate of Century High school, attended Idaho State University, and is currently employed at Qwest Communications.

    The couple plans to further their education, travel, and live happily ever after.

    We would like to thank everyone who has supported us through this exciting time. We apologize if anyone was overlooked when sending out invitations and would love for all of our friends and family to join us in our celebration.

Richard and Kathy Kirkham are pleased to announce the marriage of their son, Richard Christian, to Elyssa Jean Squires, daughter of Brad and Lori Squires, Las Vegas, Nev. The couple was married July 30, 2010, at the LDS Temple in St. George, Utah.

    Chris served in the Ukraine Donets’k Mission. He studied journalism at BYU-Idaho and graduated in 2009. During his studies, he also spent a semester abroad in Jerusalem. He is working for a marketing firm in American Fork, Utah.

    Elyssa grew up in Las Vegas, Nev. She studied English at BYU-Idaho, where she was involved with the university newspaper. She graduated July 23, 2010. She will be working this fall with the New Era magazine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

    The couple honeymooned in Israel and Ukraine. They will be living in Salt Lake City.

    Friends are invited to an open house to be held Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Meridell Park.

POCATELLO — David and Toni Garz, Ashton, Idaho, announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kate Garz, to Dustin Nordquist, son of Randy and Teresa Nordquist, Pocatello, Idaho.

    The couple was married Saturday, Aug. 28 at the Stonefly Lodge in Ashton, Idaho, at 3 p.m. The reception followed the wedding.

    The bride is a 2004 graduate of North Fremont High School. She graduated from Idaho State University’s radiographic science program in 2009. She is employed by Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center and the Pocatello Women’s Correctional Center.

    The groom is a 2000 graduate of Century High School. He graduated in 2007 from Idaho State University with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and mass communications, with an emphasis in advertising and public relations. He is the advertising and marketing manager for AMS Inc.

    The couple resides at their home in Pocatello with their beasts, Sophie and Cosmo.

ROCKLAND — Jon William and Dianne Kidd May, P.O. Box 233, Rockland, Idaho, will  have a 50th wedding anniversary party Saturday, Sept. 4 at the old LDS Church. The celebration will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the old LDS Church recreation hall in Rockland. There will be refreshments served and ‘50s music.

    Those assisting in the party are their children, Connie May, Melissa Holm, Maria Harris, Sarah May, Amy Barker and Kalani May, and granddaughter, Misty Brown.

    Friends and family are invited to attend.

    Jon W. May has worked for Direct Communications. He is a member of the LDS Church and has been a family history consultant. He is active with the Power County Museum.

    Dianne Kidd has been a housewife. She has been a member of the LDS Church and been a family history consultant. She is a board member with the Power County Museum.

    They have lived in Rockland, Pocatello and Arizona.

    Their children are son, David (deceased), daughters, Connie May, Melissa Holm, Maria Harris, Sarah May, Amy Barker, Kalani May. Their grandchildren are Shawn Casey, Misty Brown, Michael Brown, David Brown, Lisa Holm, Trent Krupa and Mindy Harris, Amorette and Landon Estrada, Ridge Barker, Madisen, Abby and Dodge Lutz.

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CHUBBUCK — Jan and Janice met while attending Ricks College and were sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on Aug. 14, 1970.

    Jan is the son of John “Jack” and Helen Heinz was raised in Ashton, Idaho. Before attending Ricks College Jan served his country in Vietnam, completing one tour. He continued serving his country for 20 years in the Army, Navy and Air Force. Jan retired from the Air Force in 1995 as a master seargent. He currently is a member of the Pocatello Veterans Honor Guard, and provides funeral services for the deceased service men and women of our area. Jan retired from the Bannock County Sheriff’s Department after 22 years of service as captain over the Civil Division. Jan currently is employed as a fraud investigator for the Idaho Department of Insurance.

    Janice is the daughter of Don and Marian Anderson and was raised in Twin Falls, Idaho. After college, Jan and Janice moved to Chubbuck. Janice found employment with AMI and is, after 31 years, still employed with ON, the company who purchased AMI, as an auditor. Janice has served in MANY callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While serving as her ward’s Relief Society president, she had to plan both of her daughter’s weddings. Janice is currently teaching the 3- and 4-year-olds in her ward, which she absolutely loves.

    Jan and Janice raised their four children, Janelle (Jared) Christensen, Jason (Treena) Heinz, Jenni Simons, Josh (Kristy) Heinz, in Chubbuck, and now have 14 grandchildren of which they dote on daily and two who are their guardian angels.

    Happy 40th anniversary,

    Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Grandma, we LOVE you!

AMERICAN FALLS — The children of LaMar and Theda Bischoff will be celebrating their parent’s 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, at the American Falls Stake Center between 7 and 9 p.m. Refreshments will be served. We would love to invite all to congratulate them with us.

    LaMar and Theda were married on Aug. 18, 1960, in the Idaho Falls Temple. They have made their home in various places such as Ogden, Utah, Seattle, Wash., Idaho Falls, Idaho, until settling down in American Falls in 1976. LaMar worked for IBM and First Security Bank before becoming a beekeeper. Theda works for Harms Memorial.

    They were blessed with 10 children, Mike (Deniece) Bischoff of Shelley, Idaho, Todd (Amy) Bischoff of Blackfoot, Idaho, Scot (Mary) Bischoff of Downey, Idaho, Dean Bischoff, Garr (Brooke) Bischoff, both of Georgia, Lora Bischoff (deceased), Gina Williamson of Utah, Benn (Fay) Bischoff of American Falls, Judy (David) Chugg of Boise, Idaho, and Sara (Jamie) Teuscher of Pocatello, Idaho. They have 22 grandchildren with one more on the way.

    Congratulations, Dad and Mom, on reaching a milestone in your lives that has blessed our family. We love you.

POCATELLO — Gene and Nina Christensen, 848 Wayne, were married Aug. 17, 1945. They eloped and were married by Judge Hyde in his chambers.

    The family will be getting together at a later date. They had seven children, Gwen Jarmillo (deceased), David and Nelda Christensen of Chubbuck, Jerry Christensen of Boise, Brent and JoAnn Christensen of Pocatello, Kevin and Patty Farnsworth, Rupert, Idaho, Boyde and Karen Chatterton of Pocatello, Blaine and Debbie Paulsen of Idaho Falls. They have 33 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.

    They built their home at 848 Wayne August 1946, and have lived there since. They enjoy being together and have family around them. They also enjoy going camping.

Mary Jane and Curtis Coman will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 27 by taking an Alaskan cruise with their family.

    After graduating in 1947 from Pocatello and Rockland High Schools respectively, where Curt was student body president and valedictorian of his class, Mary Jane and Curt met while attending Idaho State and were married in 1950. During college, Mary Jane became a charter member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority.

    After Curt’s college graduation, they moved to Rockland where he went into partnership with his father, owning and managing the Rockland Mercantile. They expanded the business by developing a small feedlot and meat plant and an egg operation of 10,000 laying hens.

    During their time in Rockland, their daughter, Christine, and son, Gregory were born. Mary Jane finished her education with a degree in Library Science by taking correspondence courses and attending night classes and summer school at Idaho State while raising her family and teaching at the Rockland school.

    In 1971 they sold the business and the family moved to American Falls where Curt started a new career with Farm Bureau Insurance and Mary Jane became the librarian at American Falls High School.

    Before retiring from Farm Bureau in 2000, Curt received many honors and awards, including Manager of the Year and being inducted into the Farm Bureau Hall of Fame. In conjunction with Curt’s position, the couple was able to travel to many U.S. states, including Hawaii, and several European and South American countries. Another highlight was a safari in Zimbabwe, Africa. Curt also served on his church’s board and was president of The Lion’s Club, receiving the Melvin Jones Award.

    Mary Jane retired in 1985 after twenty-six years of teaching. She belonged to Eastern Stars and was Worthy Matron in 1970. During her years in education, she belonged to Delta Kappa Gamma. She is still active in P.E.O.

    Since retiring, Curt and Mary Jane have enjoyed summering in their Island Park cabin and spending some winter months in St. George, UT.

    Their five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren are the light of their lives and they, along with Curt and Mary Jane’s daughter, son, their spouses and grandson-in-law will accompany Curt and Mary Jane on the celebratory cruise in August.