Cory and Amy Reust of Whitley County are pleased to announce the nuptials of their daughter, T. Brook Reust to Caleb Spyker of Defiance, Ohio.
The groom elect is the son of Bob and Lisa Spyker, also of Defiance.
The couple plans to wed September 3, 2011, in a ceremony just outside Defiance.

Christen Melvin to wed Spencer Batt

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Melvin of Columbia City announce the engagement of their daughter, Christen Ann, to Spencer Batt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Batt of New Haven.
The bride-elect is a 2011 graduate of Huntington University. She is employed with Apollo Design Technologies.
The groom-to-be also graduated from Huntington University, in 2009, and is employed with American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services, Inc.
A wedding date has been set for August 27, 2011.

Eliza Jayne Romano

Anthony and Jennifer (Zartman) Romano are pleased to announce the birth of their third child, a daughter.
Eliza Jayne Romano was born Saturday, July 16, 2011, at 5:19 p.m. at Parkview North Hospital in Fort Wayne. At birth, she weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Eliza was welcomed home by her brother, James, and sister, Mahri.
Proud grandparents include Rick Zartman of Tri Lakes and Anthony and Marilyn Romano of Fort Wayne.
She is blessed to have three great-grandparents, including Joan Main, Paul and Norma Zartman, all of Fort Wayne.

Lily Ann Lemon celebrated her first birthday on Sunday, August, 22, 2010.
Her parents are Ashley Lemon & Jeffrey Sanford of Fort Wayne.

On Saturday, Whitley County native Roy Sexton was presented with the Best Actor in a Musical Award from the Spotlight Players. He won the award for his role as "Curly" in the spring production of Spotlight Players' "Oklahoma!" early this spring. Sexton is the son of Don and Susie Duncan Sexton of Columbia City.

Delaney Dee, daughter of Tony and Jayme Dee, will be celebrating her first birthday on July 17!

Paul & Norma Zartman celebrate 60th anniversary

Paul and Norma (Henney) Zartman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday with a gathering of family and friends in at First Wayne Street United Methodist Church in Fort Wayne.
The couple was married in June 1950 at Washington EUB Church in rural Whitley County.
The bride is the daughter of the late Clair E. and Bessie M. (Lawrence) Henney and graduated from Jefferson Center High School in Whitley County and Methodist nursing school. She retired in 1984 as a registered nurse for Parkview Memorial Hospital.
The groom is the son of the late Emmett L. and Mary (Cline) Zartman and graduated from South Side High School in Fort Wayne. He retired in 1984 from Zollner.
The couple are the parents of Richard Zartman of Columbia City, Ronald (Rita) Zartman, Roger (Anna) Zartman and Rhonda Richards, all of Fort Wayne. Their grandchildren include Jennifer Zartman Romano and Sarah Schmitt of Columbia City, Ryan Staples of Seattle, Washington, Andrew Zartman of Charleston, North Carolina, Jeremy Richards, Jeanne Richards and Katie Zartman, all of Fort Wayne. They are also the proud great-grandparents of six - James, Mahrin, Eleanor, Thomas, William and Mackenzie.
Above, from left, Clair Henney, Bessie Henney, Norma (Henney) Zartman, Paul Zartman, Mary Zartman and Emmett Zartman. At right, the couple is joined by their children for the anniversary celebration Sunday, from left in front, Norma Zartman, Richard Zartman and Paul Zartman. From left in row two is Roger Zartman, Rhonda Richards and Ronald Richards.

Notes of congratulations for the couple may be sent in care of: Paul & Norma Zartman, PO Box 682, Columbia City, IN 46725

Happy Birthday to Megan Goldwood who celebrates her Sweet 16 on April 18!

Join us in extending our birthday greetings to Alex Bunyan. Alex celebrates her 18th birthday on April 1. Sharing greetings of their own with Alex include Mom, Dad, Sidney, Brock and Riley.