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Opelika-Auburn News Milestones Policy

All Milestones announcements – for weddings, engagements, anniversaries and births – are covered by the Opelika-Auburn News Milestones policy. Milestones announcements run in the Your Life section published each Sunday in the Opelika-Auburn News.

SUBMIT
Please e-mail the information and photograph for your announcement, along with your name, physical address and telephone number to: . (Please note: The physical address and telephone number of the person requesting the announcement are required for every announcement order.)

After an announcement is completed, a proof will be e-mailed to the sender for proofing and approval. We must have final approval and payment by the Milestones deadline (listed below) to authorize publication of the announcement.

DEADLINE
All Milestones announcements must be proofed – with final approval – and payment must be submitted by 3 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the Sunday date of publication.

COST
Wedding, anniversary and engagement announcements:
  • Text – 25 cents per word
  • Photograph – $5 fee to include a photograph
  • Online posting – $10 fee to post on our Web site at http://www.oanow.com


  • Birth announcements:
  • Text – $12 per column inch (Example: The cost for a 1-inch by 1-inch announcement with no photograph would be $12.)
  • Photograph – $5 fee to include a photograph
  • Online posting – $10 fee to post on our Web site at http://www.oanow.com


  • PAYMENT
  • By telephone: The Opelika-Auburn News accepts checks and credit/debit cards by telephone.
  • In-person: The Opelika-Auburn News accepts cash, checks and credit/debit cards for in-person payment.


  • If you need additional information or assistance regarding a Milestones announcement, please call the Opelika-Auburn News at 334-749-6271.


    March 21, 2010

    Nichols 50th Wedding Anniversary
    Nichols 50th Wedding Anniversary

    Leo and Voncile Nichols celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 19, 2010.

    Morgan, Gaines
    Morgan, Gaines

    Mr. and Mrs. William Terry Morgan of Opelika, Alabama are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia Leigh, to Matthew Todd Gaines, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry W. Gaines of Montgomery, Alabama.


    March 07, 2010

    Hollis, Oravsky
    Hollis, Oravsky

    Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hollis of Auburn, Alabama announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Tessa Hollis, to Captain Shane William Oravsky, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Oravsky of Catskill, New York.


    February 28, 2010

    Webb, Burgbacher
    Webb, Burgbacher

    Miss Katherine Adele Webb and Mr. Andrew James Burgbacher were united in marriage, at 6 o’clock in the evening, on August 1, 2009, in the Wightman Chapel, at the Scarritt Bennett, in Nashville, Tennessee.


    February 21, 2010

    Armstrong, May
    Armstrong, May

    Mr. and Mrs. James B. Armstrong of Auburn, Alabama announce the engagement of their daughter Jami Marie, to Darren Bugs May, son of Mr. and Mrs. Darren May, of Flat Rock, Alabama.


    February 14, 2010

    Stebbins 60th wedding anniversary
    Stebbins 60th wedding anniversary

    Lew and Gen Stebbins were married February 15, 1950 in Atlanta, GA. After Lew’s twenty year retirement from the military, they settled in Opelika, AL.

    Donaldson, Chappell
    Donaldson, Chappell

    Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jeff Donaldson of Jasper, Alabama are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Elizabeth, to Mr. John Benjamin Chappell, son of Mrs. Rachel Talmage Chappell and Dr. and Mrs. Jesse Alan Chappell of Auburn, Alabama.

    Lundell, Garver
    Lundell, Garver

    Professor and Mrs. Clark Lundell of Auburn are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Bethany Irene, to Mr. Joshua Perry Garver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Garver of Brookline, MA.

    Bell, Riches
    Bell, Riches

    Ms. Debbie Allen of Auburn, AL announces the engagement of her daughter, Allison Allen Bell, to Victor Wallis Riches, son of Ms. Janice Burnett and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Riches, Sr. of Phoenix, AZ.


    January 31, 2010

    Bryant, McConnell
    Bryant, McConnell

    Keith and Cindy Bryant of Opelika announce the engagement of their daughter Mollie-Ann Bryant, to Anthony Franklin McConnell, son of Jay and Rene Wilmon of Beauregard.

    Brown, Glazier
    Brown, Glazier

    Michelle Brown and Gary James Glazier II were united in marriage on April 4, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church in the Beauregard Community. Dr. Rusty J. Sowell presided over the double-ring ceremony.

    Mitcham, Mauldin
    Mitcham, Mauldin

    Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Mitcham announce the marriage of their daughter, Mary Louise, to Mr. Randall Gray Mauldin.  Mary is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Wayne Mitcham of Auburn, Alabama and the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Everette Dixon of Brownsville, Tennessee.


    December 13, 2009

    Waldrip, Zuelzke
    Waldrip, Zuelzke

    Mr. and Mrs. John Kennon Waldrip of Tupelo, Mississippi are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Elizabeth Waldrip, to James Edward Zuelzke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Edward Zuelzke of Selma, Alabama.

    Carroll, Folta
    Carroll, Folta

    Mr. and Mrs. Barry Wayne Carroll of Montgomery, AL would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Michelle Carroll to Aaron Wesley Folta, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wesley Folta, Jr. of Opelika, AL.


    December 06, 2009

    Henderson, Fukai
    Henderson, Fukai

    Mr. and Mrs. Tom Henderson of Navarre, FL (formerly of Auburn, Alabama) and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bell of Auburn announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Mary Elizabeth Henderson, to Mr. James Jiro Fukai of Auburn, son of Dr. Junichiro Fukai and Dr. Shigeko Fukai of Auburn (formerly of Noda, Japan).


    November 29, 2009

    Jackson, Capps
    Jackson, Capps

    Miss Bonnie Nell Jackson and Mr. Matthew Walker Capps were married in a garden ceremony, at six o’clock in the evening, September 26, 2009, at Fountainview in Auburn, Alabama.

    Smith, Guth
    Smith, Guth

    Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Smith of Auburn, AL announce the engagement of their daughter Joy Jordan Smith to Todd Anthony Guth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight H. Guth of Franklin, PA.


    November 22, 2009

    Meadows, Weaver
    Meadows, Weaver

    Miss Claire Reaves Meadows and Mr. William Andrew Weaver were united in marriage in a double ring ceremony on May 9, 2009 at 6:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Opelika, Alabama.


    November 15, 2009

    Edwards, Riddle
    Edwards, Riddle

    Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wayne Edwards of Opelika, AL would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brandy L. Edwards to Jerrell Clint Riddle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jerrell Riddle of Opelika, AL.


    November 08, 2009

    Slagle, Carmichael
    Slagle, Carmichael

    Mr. and Mrs. Charles. C. W. Slagle of Montgomery, AL announce the engagement of their daughter Allison Elaine Slagle to John Russell Carmichael, son of Mr. Paul Carmichael and Ms. Debbie Dubose of Opelika, AL.

    Noa, Stroud
    Noa, Stroud

    Ms. Tina Noa of Auburn, AL announces the engagement of her daughter Jennifer Rose Noa to Jason Cleveland Stroud, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe C. Stroud of Auburn, AL.

    Brown, Olaveson
    Brown, Olaveson

    Mr. and Mrs. James Larry Brown of Eufaula announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Louise Brown, to Steven Lee Olaveson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Olaveson of Opelika.


    November 02, 2009

    Ellen 60th wedding anniversary
    Ellen 60th wedding anniversary

    Paul and Polly (Marbut) Ellen were married October 29, 1949 in Hokes Bluff, Alabama and recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception at Parkway Baptist Church.


    October 25, 2009

    Echols 50th Wedding Anniversary
    Echols 50th Wedding Anniversary

    Mr. and Mrs. Hosea Echols joyfully celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 11 with family and friends at the Marriott at Grand National.
    Hosea and Mary were married October 11, 1959 at Mary’s family home in Dallas County. They’ve lived in Auburn since then. They are both retired and the proud parents of a daughter, Vanessa, who lives in Orlando, FL. They are active members of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Auburn.


    October 18, 2009

    Hubbard 50th anniversary
    Hubbard 50th anniversary

    Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hubbard will happily celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on October 16 at their home in Opelika, AL with their children, grandchildren and friends.


    October 11, 2009

    Alexander, White
    Alexander, White

    Mr. and Mrs. David Edward Alexander of Auburn announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Rachael Nicole Alexander, to Mr. William Cowart White of Alexander City, son of Mr. John Thomas White of Childersburg and Mrs. Jane Cowart White of Alexander City.


    September 27, 2009

    White, Chaisson
    White, Chaisson

    Kathryn Elizabeth White and Brian David Chaisson were united in marriage on the evening of March 14, 2009 at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Dr. George Mathison presided over the double-ring ceremony held at the Chapel in the Gardens.


    September 06, 2009

    Sanders, McDonald
    Sanders, McDonald

    Danny and Marcia Sanders of Valley, formerly of Opelika and Todd and Deborah Moore of South Padre Island, Texas announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Leanna Marie Sanders of Opelika to Roger Dale McDonald, Jr. of Opelika, son of Roger, Sr. and Peggy McDonald of Opelika.


    August 29, 2009

    Mason Robert Kebe
    Mason Robert Kebe

    It is with great pleasure and excitement that Jill and Greg Kebe of Auburn announce the birth of their first child. Mason Robert Kebe was born at 11:52am, Wednesday, July 29, 2009. He weighed 8 lbs. 9oz. and was 21.5 inches long. We would like to thank everyone involved for their love and support.


    August 23, 2009

    Causey, LeBleu
    Causey, LeBleu

    Mr. and Mrs. Alan Morris Causey of Columbus, Georgia are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Courtney Lea Causey to Mr. Marshall Thomas LeBleu, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Rafael LeBleu of Auburn.

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