Katherine Elise Yosko and Jaysun Graham

Yosko-Graham

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Yosko of Groves announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Elise Yosko to Jaysun Graham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Graham of Fannett.

The bride is a 2001 graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School and graduated Lamar University Beaumont. She is employed by Sylvan Learning Center.

The prospective groom is a 1995 graduate of Fort Vancouver High School and graduated Clark College. He is employed by Calvary Baptist Church.

The couple plans to marry at 5:00 p.m. on July 29, 2006 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church.



Patrice Nicole Moses and Stavros Arthur Megas

Moses - Megas

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ralph Moses of Beaumont are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Patrice Nicole Moses to Stavros Arthur Megas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Megas of Nederland.

Patrice is a graduate of Lamar University with a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies. Stavros is a graduate of Texas A & M University with a degree in History. He is employed by Wachovia Bank as a financial specialist.

The Sacrament of Marriage will be held at St. Michael Orthodox Christian Church on July 15, 2006. The couple will reside in Lumberton, Texas.



Michelle Maus and Kevin Jones

Maus-Jones

Mr. Troy Maus of Martinville, Indiana and Mrs. Lori Hawkins of Las Vegas, Nevada are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Maus to Kevin Jones, son of Mr. & Mrs. Gaylon Jones of Port Neches, TX.

The bride is a 2000 graduate of Kasey-Westfield High School. She is currently employed at Total Impressions Hair Studio in Bridge City, TX.

The prospective groom is a 1998 graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School and a 2002 graduate of Lamar University with a degree in Sociology and History. He is currently employed by Bridge City ISD as a history teacher and coach.

The couple plans to marry on July 22, 2006 at First Baptist Church of Port Neches.



Mrs. Jeremy Paul Gribnau nee Emily Anne Pabor

GRIBNAU-PABOR

Emily Anne Pabor of Magnolia, Texas and Jeremy Paul Gribnau of Nederland, Texas were united in marriage on June 3, 2006 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring, Texas. The ceremony was officiated by Pastor Richard Noack.

Music was provided by Melvin Schiwart, organist, Tristan Smith on Oboe and Melissa and Nathan Frerking, vocalists. A reception followed at Tin Hall in Cypress, Texas.

Emily is the daughter of Louis and LuAnne Pabor of Magnolia, Texas and the granddaughter of Dolores Pabor of Austin, Texas and the late Louis Pabor and Patti Zimmerman of Seguin, Texas, and the late Edward Zimmerman. Emily graduated May 2006 from Texas A&M; University in College Station with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Master’s in Finance. Emily will begin work in September 2006 as an assurance associate with Grant Thornton L.L.P. in Houston, Texas.

Jeremy is the son of Ronnie and Barbara Gribnau of Nederland, Texas and the grandson of Howard and Lorine Gribnau of Nederland, Texas, and Amy Bulls of Port Arthur, Texas, and the late Jim Bulls. Jeremy graduated in May of 2005 from Texas A&M; University in College Station with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering. Jeremy is employed with Lyondell Chemical in Houston, Texas.

Serving the Bride as Maids of Honor were Jessica Pabor and Hannah Pabor, both sisters to the Bride. Bridesmaids were Jill Vacek, Shella Hightower, Leah Pabor, and Stori Wann. Flower Girls were Rebecca Thiltgen and Bailey Perryman. Members of the houseparty were Megan Chernosky, Erin Cox, Emily Goedecke, Vanessa Johnson, and Lauren Lockard.

Serving the Groom as Best Man was Jeff Gribnau, twin brother of the Groom. Groomsmen were Eli Millican, Donny Gribnau, Andrew Ryskoski, Jeremy Stender, and Nick Wann, Ring Bearer was Brice Perryman. Serving as Ushers were Zachary Pabor, William Pabor, Denver Bierstedt, Kendall Bierstedt, Clay Zimmerman, Zeke Zimmerman, and Carlo Limchuatuan.

Following a honeymoon trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico the couple will reside in Houston, Texas.



Christina Lea Philmon and Derrick Shaw Brannon Jr.

Philmon-Brannon

Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan of Bridge City announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Lea Philmon to Derrick Shaw Brannon Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Jay Matt of Groves and the late Derrick Shaw Brannon Sr.

The bride is a 2000 graduate of Bridge City High School and attended Lamar State College-Orange. She is currently employed at JV Industrial Companies in Beaumont.

The prospective groom is a 2001 graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School and attended Lamar State College - Port Arthur. He is currently employed at Philpott Motors in Nederland.

The couple plans to marry at 6:00 p.m. on August 5, 2006 at The Palms in Orange.



Nada Jean Welch and Don Chance

Welch-Chance

Don Chance and Nada Jean Welch are happy to announce their plans to marry on July 21, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. at the Singles Club on Green in Nederland

The Reverend Carl Durdan will officiate at the ceremony.

Honor attendants will be Vicki Welch McKenna and Leo Hayes.

After a honeymoon at the Bed & Breakfast in Breau Bridge, LA and the Ozark Mountains, they will make their home in Nederland, TX.



Amy Diane Gribnau and John-Christopher Austin

Gribnau - Austin

Donald and Julia Gribnau of Port Neches, TX are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Diane to John-Christopher Austin, son of Rodney and Paz Austin of Dallas, TX.

The bride is a 1997 graduate of Nederland High School and a 2001 graduate of Baylor University with a Bachelor of Business of Administration and a Masters of Accountancy. Amy is a Certified Public Accountant employed by Carlson Capital, L.P. in Dallas, TX.

The groom is a 1993 graduate of St. David’s Marist College in Johannesburg, South Africa, and a 1997 graduate of The University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa, with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He also received a Masters of Science in Accounting from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. John - Christopher is a Chartered Financial Analyst employed by HBK Investments, L.P. in Dallas, TX.

The wedding will take place September 9, 2006 at Perkins Chapel, Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX.



Phyllis Diane January and Russell J. Fontenette Jr.

January-Fontenette

Phyllis Diane January daughter of Diane January and Phillip January is engaged to be married to Russell Joseph Fontenette Jr. son of Mr. Russell Fontenette Sr. and the late Emily Murphy Fontenette of Port Arthur. The bride is a 1992 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and graduated from Delta where she holds her C.N.A. license. She is employed by Clientlogic. The prospective groom is a 1982 graduate of Lincoln High School. He is employed by Austin Ind. and at McDonald’s as maintenance man. The couple plans to marry at 6:00 pm on August 12, 2006 at First Sixth Street Baptist Church in Port Arthur with Rev. John R. Adolph and Rev. Donald Frank Jr. officiating.



Charisa Ann LeBlanc and John Mark Chatelain II

LeBlanc-Chatelain

Mr. Douglas J. LeBlanc Jr. and Ms. Agnes Ann Thomas of Groves, TX announce the engagement of their daughter, Charisa Ann LeBlanc to John Mark Chatelain II, son of Mr. Steve and Charlotte Chatelain of Nederland, TX and Mr. Craig and Patty Broussard of Houston, TX.

The bride is a 1998 graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School and graduated Lamar Institute of Technology. She holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene.

The prospective groom is a 1995 graduate of Bridge City High School and graduated Jefferson County Sheriffs Academy. He is employed by Jefferson County Correctional Facility.

The couple plans to marry at 7:00 p.m. on July 22, 2006 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.



Mr. and Mrs. Hardy Jr.

L.J. and Joy Hardy celebrated their 50th anniversary on July 8, 2006, with a family dinner. The event was hosted by their children and grandchildren.

Joy and L.J. Hardy Jr. were married on July 8, 1956, at St. Mary Catholic Church, in Port Arthur. L.J. retired from Quantum as an operator and Joy is a homemaker.

Their children are: Gay Woods, Jed Hardy, Cindy Stone, Jill McBride and Brett Hardy. The couple also has seven grandchildren.