A Day to Remember — Brannen and Allina

Brannen Sorem and Allina Bryan, both from McKinleyville, were married in a small ceremony in Lake Tahoe, Calif. Bran is a freelance Web programmer, and a student at College of the Redwoods and Foothill College. Allina is a nursing student, in her second year at Humboldt State University. She also works part time at Mad River Birth Center as an aide. They live in McKinleyville and have a beautiful beagle named Belle. During their free time, they enjoy walking Belle on the Hammond Trail, going to movies and spending time with friends and family. They plan to take a road trip to Vancouver this summer for their honeymoon.

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Vitals

BIRTHS MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL + Lawrence Bluemoon McGregor was born to Rachel Boatsman on April 18.

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Youth Relay for Life 2008

The American Cancer Society Youth Relay for Life will be held May 16 and 17 at Eureka High School’s Albee Stadium. The event co-chairpersons are Trevor David and Ryan Cameron.

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Music teacher retires after 31 years

Gregg Sisk will be retiring this year after 31 years of teaching. He is inviting former students to join in his last concert, which will take place May 21.

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Birthing ‘under the table’

In California, midwives everywhere are doing home births “under the table.” Whether they’ve been certified or trained on the job by another midwife, these women are practicing medicine without the supervision of a physician, which California law requires.

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‘Hair’

“Hair” is a rock musical that debuted at Joseph Papp’s Public Theater, an off-Broadway location, but in a short time made its way to the bright lights of a Broadway theater.

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Vital Statistics

BIRTHS

ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL

• McKenzie Ash Hawk was born to Ben and Suzanne Hawk on March 31.

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A day to Remember

Luke S. Scown and Caitlin M. Lawrence were married August 4, 2007 at the Ingomar Club in Old Town, Eureka.

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Sovereign 60th Anniversary

Guy and Martha Sovereign of Eureka celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on May 1. + Guy Sovereign and Martha Pevey were married May 1, 1948, at the Salvation Army Church in Eureka. They are lifelong residents of Eureka. Their children are Connie Meisner and John Sovereign, both of Eureka. They have three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

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Eureka girl’s wish to go to Disney World granted

Eight-year-old Myranda Selvage of Eureka has cystic fibrosis, which qualifies her for a wish from the Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation, a news release stated.

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