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Krutsinger – White

Brittany Krutsinger of Kinmundy and Cameron White of Vandalia were united in marriage on Saturday, June 12, 2010, at First United Methodist Church in Vandalia, with the Rev. Roger Grimmett officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Kim and Daniel Cousineau of Kinmundy, and Michael Krutsinger of Mt. Vernon.
She chose her friend, Leah Lane, as her maid of honor, and the groom’s sister, Keely Burns, as her matron of honor.
Bridesmaids were Tiffany Robison, cousin of the bride; and Sarah Webster and Ashley Wooden, friends of the bride.

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Swofford – 50 Years

Harold and Judy LaDuke Swofford of Pittsburg will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children from 2-5 p.m. this Sunday at the Vandalia Country & Golf Club.
They have three children: Kathy, Curt and Sandy; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Those attending are welcome to stay after the party and purchase their dinner at the country club.

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Brownstown-Sefton News-Sept. 30, 2010

By Panzi Blackwell

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Frogtown News-Sept. 30, 2010

By Belinda Harpster

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St. Elmo Area News-SEpt. 30, 2010

By Anna Jean Rhodes

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FOURGIVEN Quartet records CD in Tennessee

Lawrence Brown, Dewayne Brown, Russ Stewart and Bob Culbertson traveled to Nashville, Tenn., to fill the request of their fans, to cut a CD of their music as the popular gospel group, the FOURGIVEN Quartet.
They consented to share their experience, which proved to be even more unforgettable, sadly, by the fact that, due to the terrible onslaught of the recent storm, the area was flooded and homes and buildings ruined.

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Brownstown-Sefton News-Sept. 213, 2010

By Panzi Blackwell

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Frogtown News-Sept. 23, 2010

By Belinda Harpster

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St. Elmo News

By Anna Jean Rhodes

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Church Briefs

Jason Collins concert Sunday at Liberty

Singer Jason Collins of Bloomington will perform in concert this Sunday at 6 p.m. at Liberty Christian Church in rural Brownstown.

Collins has been in a full-time music ministry for the past 11 years, singing a wide range of Christian music.

For more information on Collins, visit his website at: www.JasonCollinsGospel.com.

Brownstown block party to be held Oct. 2

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