Announcements

Ellen Major of Lansford, and Alfonso Best of New York, N.Y., have announced their engagement.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of the late Margaret Hudasky and the late George Major.

She attended Panther Valley High School and is currently employed by the Advocacy Alliance in Dunmore.

The prospective bridegroom is the son of Shirley Best of New York, and the late Alphonso Best.

He holds an associate degree in medical technology. He is employed by Hale and Hearty in New York.

A wedding is being planned for September of 2010.

Joanne Sandt and Jeremy Atkinson, both of Spring, Texas, were united in marriage on Oct. 31, 2009 at Shady Oaks in Spring, Texas. The Rev. C. Daniel Swyden officiated at the double ring ceremony.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride is the daughter of James and Susan Sandt of Lehighton.

She chose Julie Schmidt of Spring, as the maid of honor.

Bridesmaids included Kimberly Bateman, Amanda Ratigan, Heather Flower and her sister-in-law Stefanie Lambert, who are all of the Spring-Houston area.

Joseph Dutzer, a resident at Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly, recently celebrated his 91st birthday.

Born in Beaver Meadows on Feb. 4, 1919, Joe has resided there his entire life.

He drove buses for Luzerne and Carbon county bus companies and also worked for Frame Oil Company. He served in the Army in World War ll and is a member of the VFW

Even though Joe never had any children of his own, he has always been a devoted uncle.

His hobbies over the years have been fishing, walking his dog, carpentry work, and going to the casino.

Mary K. Valentine and Joseph Jason Biasi, 19 S. Main St., MaryD, Schuylkill Township.

Dawn M. Hydro, 76 Hunter St., Tamaqua, and Scott A. Valentine, 17 Koenigs Crossing, New Ringgold.