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NOV. 12, 1983

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Julie and Mark Korting

Julie and Mark Korting live in Anchorage on Campbell Lake. Their marriage was at Little Chapel of the Flowers in Las Vegas, Nev. They will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a small dinner at their favorite local restaurant, which will remain unnamed. They had an early celebration in November while on a mini-holiday trip in Puerto Pinasco (Rocky Point), Mexico.

Normally Julie and Mark are traveling to a convention or a conference somewhere on their anniversary so they have celebrated all over the country and in different parts of the world. Mark is also quite involved in local charities or business groups and offers his "skill" of auctioneering in fundraising events. It is always a treat for them to not have other obligations on their anniversary so they can just enjoy some time on their own for a nice evening out with dinner and conversation.

Julie and Mark met in Anchorage, and at the time Julie was in the title insurance business and Mark was a real estate broker. Julie turned out to be a good "closer!" Julie and Mark have had many occasions to return to Las Vegas for business, and they always stop by Little Chapel of the Flowers and have their picture taken outside as a memento and reminder of the event.

Julie spent her career forming and operating Pacific Rim Title, which later merged into Stewart Title of Alaska; she sold her interest a couple of years ago.

Julie is spending her time gardening and landscaping and traveling. Mark is still a real estate broker and owns and operates RE/MAX Properties and RE/MAX of Alaska. He and Julie travel quite a bit for business and pleasure and have seen most of the United States, some of Europe and the Mediterranean and Australia.

They still live on Campbell Lake, and their weekends are spent "at the lake" or camping, boating and fishing in Alaska; in the winter, they cross-country ski.

The Kortings are involved with Rotary, Providence Alaska Medical Center, and the University of Alaska Anchorage, to name a few.

They have two sons, both of whom live and work Outside. Mike is in Los Angeles, and Matt is in Denver with his wife and two sons.

AUG. 30, 2008

Emile and Jonathan Ellcey

Emile Elizabeth Greeson and Jonathan Paul Ellcey were married Aug. 30, 2008, at Glacier View Bible Church, located at Mile 99 on the Glenn Highway.

Since Emile and Johnny both have only brothers, five of the six groomsmen were taken care of! Emile's bridesmaids included sisters-in-law and friends from both childhood and college days.

Guests came from as far away as the Netherlands, and accommodations were provided by Victory Bible Camp. Weekend festivities included glacier treks, horseback riding, boating and mountain trail hikes. Because of the groom's Texas background, the western barbecue rehearsal dinner took place on the grounds of Victory's Ranch Camp.

The event was officiated by Jasper Hall, a close family friend. The camp cafeteria was transformed into an elegant dining room with the help of students and staff from Alaska Bible College.

The couple spent the week after the wedding driving to their new home in Mesquite, Texas. They will take an overseas honeymoon in 2009, cruising the western Mediterranean.

Emile is the daughter of Joseph and Holly Greeson of Glennallen. She graduated from Glennallen High School in 2002 and earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Biola University in La Mirada, Calif. Emile worked at Cross Road Medical Center in Glennallen until the wedding and is presently an emergency room nurse with Baylor Medical Center in the Dallas area.

Johnny is the son of Chuck and Karen Ellcey of Dallas. He graduated from West Mesquite High School in 2001 and earned a bachelor's degree from Alaska Bible College in Glennallen. Johnny worked as an intensive instructional aide at Glennallen Elementary School, a buildings and groundskeeper at Copper Valley Electrical Association, and a volunteer EMT on the ambulance crew in Glennallen. He is presently employed with United Parcel Service in Dallas and will begin paramedic training in December.

OCT. 27, 1958

Beatrice and Robert Combs

Beatrice and Robert Combs celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 27 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay hotel. The event was planned by their daughters, Joyce, Rebecca, Sheila and Sheryl. An anniversary dinner was held at the top of the Mandalay Bay Hotel at the Mix Restaurant.

The Combses were married Oct. 27, 1958, at Holy Family Cathedral in Anchorage. Millie Spezialy was maid of honor, and the late Dave Carpenter was best man. The Combses have lived in Anchorage for all of their married years. They have four daughters and three sons-in-law, Joyce and Darryl Matthews, Rebecca and Nathan Turner, Sheila and Jack Lloyd, and Sheryl Combs.

Beatrice was a stay-at-home mom. Robert was self-employed as a carpenter and also worked and retired from ARCO, Alaska Inc. They enjoy their 10 grandchildren, Rachael, Kyle, Levi, Josiah, Megan, Hannah and Caitlyn, all of Anchorage, and Robert, William and Maya, all of Boston.

JUNE 27, 2008

Olivia and Jed Sims

Olivia Marie Webber and Jed Bernard Sims of Anchorage were married June 27, 2008, on a fabulously sunny day, overlooking the ocean and beautiful mountains at Kincaid Park.

The wedding was officiated by Carlos Cardoso, the groom's longtime close friend, who also specially wrote the vows. The bride was given away by her uncle, Jay Sweeney.

Celeste Johnson was matron of honor, and Michael Bell was best man.

Bridesmaids were Elke Villegas and Tammy Shelley from Anchorage and Rebecca Taylor, Jaclyn Revel and Amanda Sweeney all from Southern California.

Groomsmen were the groom's brother Matthew Sims, Kenny Roderick, Ken Ryther and Scott Shelley, all from Anchorage, and Edward Lebaron from Southern California. Flower girls were Anika Tischer and cousin Victoria Sweeney. Attendants were Andrew Snaider of San Francisco and Simon Ingham of Portland, Ore. The groom's friend, Michael Sherry was the D.J.

Happy birthday honors for Kenny Roderick and Carlos Cardoso were celebrated the same day. Thank you both for sharing your birthday with us.

The reception followed at Tanglewood Lakes and golf course.

The next day, friends and family enjoyed a white croquet brunch party with the newlyweds. The couple honeymooned on a cruise to the Mediterranean Islands and traveled around Europe for seven weeks.

Olivia is the daughter of Mae Webber of Arizona. Jed is the son of Patricia Sims and Steve Sims of Anchorage. The couple would like to thank their family and friends for sharing the most wonderful day of our lives with us. Special thanks to Becky Tischer with Becky's Buds, for our beautiful boutonnieres, bouquets and flower arrangements. Thanks also to Jennifer Ingham, our parents, and our entire wedding party, for all of your time, energy and effort put into making our wedding a beautiful, successful day; Guy Conley, our chef, for creating fabulously delicious meals for both our rehearsal dinner and reception; Susan Johnson and Laurna Collins, for all of your wonderful service and help throughout our wedding celebrations; Chris Carpentier for providing catering supplies; Char McClelland with Alaska Destination Specialists, for providing beautiful chair covers; Susan Smith for a wonderful job with the wedding parties' makeup.

SEPT. 12, 2009

Jodie Mavis and Chris Campbell

Jodie Mavis and Chris Campbell will marry Sept. 12, 2009, in Anchorage. The exact location is still to be determined.

Chris proposed to Jodie in Las Vegas on Sept. 27, 2008 during the Bellagio water show.

Jodie is the daughter of Beth Weeks and Bruce Mavis of Anchorage. Jodie graduated from Dimond High School in 2002. Jodie works for Beacon Occupational Health, where she is a clinic coordinator. Jodie plans on staying at Beacon and furthering her career in the medical field.

Chris is the son of Gail and Tony Campbell of Wasilla. Chris graduated from Bartlett High School in 2002. Chris currently works for Peak Oil Field Services.

SEPT. 13, 2008

Jennifer and Mark Preiss

Jennifer Wilcox and Mark Preiss of Anchorage were married Sept. 13, 2008, at Trinity Presbyterian Church.

The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Tom Letts of Trinity. Sharon Chriss was matron of honor, and Charlie Jones was best man. The bridesmaid was Christine Adams, and groomsman was Shawn Deubach. The flower girl was Cadence Stull, and the ring bearers were Dylan and Hayden Jones.

Our most memorable moment of the ceremony was when we looked into each other's eyes as we exchanged our vows; we knew it was perfect and blessed by God. It's wonderful to know it's right and forever, and it was great to share that in front of our family and friends.

Dinner, dancing and fun followed at O'Malley's on the Green for the reception. The couple enjoyed socializing and dancing with family and friends, but the highlight of the evening was dancing as husband and wife to their song "Amazed" by Lonestar.

The newlyweds honeymooned in Hawaii and enjoyed snorkeling, parasailing, hiking, watching sea turtles, becoming hula certified and taking in the romantic sunsets.

They both look forward to starting a family soon.

Jennifer is the daughter of Marilyn Dionne from Apple Valley, Calif., and Richard Dionne from Ceres, Calif.

She graduated from Apple Valley High School and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration/management from the University of Anchorage Alaska. She works for the state of Alaska in the Department of Transportation as an administrative officer.

Mark Preiss is the son of Edgar and Marion Preiss of Anchorage. He graduated from West Anchorage High School and earned a bachelor of science degree in electronics engineering in technology.

He's also earned his certified flight instructor license and an airline transport pilot license. Mark works for the Hewlett Packard Co. as a data center environmental consultant.

AUG. 1, 2009

Brittany Pearson and Logan Williams

Brittany Anne Pearson and Logan Bryant Williams, together with their families, are pleased to announce their engagement.

The wedding is planned for Aug. 1, 2009, at St. Patrick's Parish in Anchorage.

Brittany is the daughter of Bill and Wendy Pearson of Loxley, Ala.

She is a 2004 graduate of Service High School and received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alaska Anchorage in May 2008.

She is currently employed by the university and enrolled in the master's in clinical-psychology degree program.

Logan is the son of Larry and Marilee Williams. He is a 2001 graduate of Dimond High School and works for FedEx. He also attends the University of Alaska, studying criminal justice.

JULY 19, 2008

Kendra and Jason Bowman

After three years of long-distance dating, Kendra Clemmer and Jason Bowman married July 19 at Sunset View Bed and Breakfast in Big Lake. Phil Ling, friend and pastor, officiated.

Kendra is the daughter of longtime Alaskans Tim and Kelly Clemmer.

Jason is the son of Don and Pat Bowman, longtime residents of Kentucky. After the reception, the couple took a two-week honeymoon in the Caribbean. They live in Anchorage.

OCT. 5, 2008

Brenda and Daniel Wangnild

Brenda Adams and Daniel Wangnild were united in marriage on a beautiful fall day, Oct. 5, 2008, in Estes Park, Colo.

The late Jill Adams of Casper, Wyo., and the late David Oskolkoff of Anchorage, parents of the bride, were remembered throughout the day and present in their hearts. Parents of the groom, William and Laurel Wangnild, of Loveland, Colo., and many family and friends surrounded them with blessings and wishes.

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How to submit a Together announcement

The Daily News publishes engagement, wedding and anniversary announcements every Monday at adn.com and in the Life & Style section. We have teamed with Legacy.com to offer guest books and photo galleries to accompany all announcements. Those placing an engagement announcement also have a convenient online gift registry. Couples are encouraged to personalize these new enhancements. After a submission is made to the Daily News, Legacy.com will contact the submitter with an e-mail that contains a link to the extra features.

We accept all anniversaries, for couples married just one year or 60. We accept submissions from former residents who did not grow up in Alaska. We have extended the deadline to submit weddings and anniversaries from three months to six.

Engagements start at $55 for up to 200 words. Wedding announcements start at $5 for up to 70 words. Anniversary announcements start at $10 for up to 70 words. Couples celebrating their 40th anniversary or beyond can place a free announcement of up to 200 words; 201 to 350 words is $75. More words costs extra.

No engagement, wedding or anniversary announcement may exceed 700 words. Our electronic forms count words as they are typed. Our online forms allow for photo uploads and secure payment. See our forms at adn.com/help. Our online forms help us process submissions as quickly and accurately as possible. A $15 service fee will be added for announcements that are e-mailed, dropped off at or mailed to the Daily News.

Please submit wedding and anniversary announcements no later than six months after the event. Engagement announcements should be submitted at least one month before the wedding day.

We continue to edit announcements for clarity and news style. All announcements become the property of the Anchorage Daily News and may be republished in any format.

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