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The bride is the daughter of Mark and Debbie Holscher, Paola. The groom is the son of Dennis and Jan Darting, Baldwin.

The maid of honor was Emily Holscher. The best man was Chris Benjamin.

Bridesmaids were Maureen Laux, Darla Blundell, Jessica Good, Codi Cutburth and Melissa Stallbaumer. Groomsmen were Jason Green, Brian Gresnick, Victor Rader, Colby Stanchfield and Cam Lindsey.

Kathryn Tieszn and Jessica Otto were vocalists. Sara Taggart was gift attendant. Renee Owens was the gift book attendant. Katie Johann was the program attendant.

A reception followed at the Topeka Performing Arts Center.

The bride graduated from Paola High School and Washburn University. She is employed at the First Christian Child Care Center, Topeka.

The groom graduated from Paola High School and Washburn University. He is employed at Berberich Trahan & Co. as an accountant.

The couple reside in Topeka.

Ward-Hamm

Sarah T.H. Ward and Michael A. Hamm, both of Lawrence, were married June 16, 2001, in the South Park gazebo, with Judge Robert Fairchild presiding.

The bride is the daughter of Tizby Hunt-Ward, Lawrence, and Thomas J. Ward, Lawrence. The groom is the son of Connie and Bob Hamm, Lawrence.

Leslie Hamm was maid of honor. Brian Hedricks was best man.

A dinner reception followed at the Eldridge Hotel.

The groom is stationed at Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Illinois. Following his completion of basic training, he will be joined by the bride while he attends school there.

Pierce-Phillips

Kristen Kathleen Pierce, Topeka, and Craig James Phillips, Lawrence, were married May 5, 2001, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Topeka, with Pastor Peter Lange officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mark and Linda Pierce, Topeka. The groom is the son of Ted and Ginger Phillips, Plano, Tex.

The maid of honor was Erin Pierce. The best man was Erick Law.

Bridesmaids were April Maddox, Stacy Kissling, Amanda Vawter, Becky Bridson and Stephanie Malcom. Groomsmen were Andy Phillips, Jeff Pierce, Will Griggs, Andy Henault and Mike Pagel.

Ushers were Danny Williams and Brett Ellis. Candle lighters were Shelly Domnanish and Stephanie Wedel. Flower girls were Anna Peyton, Kelsey Andrews, Jennifer Pierce and Aly Kirkpatrick. Brennan Kirkpatrick was ring bearer. Scott Andrews was the acolyte. Programs were passed out by Abby Pierce and Lindsey Andrews. Gift attendant was Cassie Pierce. The guest book was attended by Katie Williams and Sarah Peyton. Cake cutters were Angie Bingham, Krista Joy, Summer Gauger, Stephanie Neal and Beth Bell.

A reception followed at Heritage Hall at the Kansas Expocentre, Topeka.

The bride is a Topeka West High School graduate. She received a bachelor of general science degree from Washburn University where she minored in Spanish. She is employed by the Kansas University Medical Center. She is working towards a master's degree in physical therapy.

The groom is a Topeka High School graduate. He received a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Missouri Western State College. He is employed as a state trooper in Douglas County by the Kansas Highway Patrol.

The couple reside in Lawrence.

Silverman-Greenbaum

Michael D. Silverman and David S. Greenbaum, both of Lawrence, were married June 18, 2001, in a Civil Union in Brattleboro, Vt., with Justice Donald Long officiating.

Michael is the son of Susie and Jim Silverman, Omaha, Neb. David is the son of Jack and Karen Greenbaum, both of Boca Raton, Fla.

Michael is a 1991 graduate of Burke High School in Omaha, Neb. He received a bachelor's degree in political science in 1995 from Kansas University. He is employed as a senior quality assurance engineer for Netopia Inc., Lawrence.

David is a 1988 graduate of Copley High School in Copley, Ohio. He received a bachelor's degree in political science and psychology from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. He is a regional coordinator for AM/PM PC Services of Lawrence.

The couple reside in Lawrence.

Pollard-Stapleton

Taylor Ann Pollard and Josh Stapleton, both Arlington, Tex., were married June 16, 2001, at University Baptist Church in Arlington, with the Rev. Donovan Martin officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Ann Clark, Arlington, Tex., and Tom Pollard, Lawrence. The groom is the son of Kelvin and Janice Stapleton, Arlington, Tex. Taylor is the granddaughter of Floyd and Beverly Temple, Jean Pollard and the late Lewis Pollard, all of Lawrence.

Kaci Pollard was maid of honor. Jeff Stapleton was best man.

Kelly Temple, Rebecca Belmont, Sarah Borah, Stacie Ferguson, M'Leigha Jones and Kristin Stapleton were bridesmaids. Groomsmen were Josh Faulkner, Levi Dillon, Daniel Gardner, Brad Jones, Charlie Priddy and Matt Freeman.

Flower girls were Mallory Kaddatz and Caitlin Frances. Caleb Francis and Klayton Kaddatz were ring bearers.

A reception was held at the church.

The bride is a 1999 Arlington High School graduate. She will be a junior in the School of Education at Dallas Baptist University.

The groom is a 1999 Bowie High School graduate. He attended Dallas Baptist University. He is the owner of Joshua's Landscaping.

The couple reside in Arlington, Tex.