Goins–Ekart

Craig and Debra Springer, Lawrence; Robert Goins, Manhattan; and Dave and Alice Ekart, Manhattan, announce the engagement of their children, Shana Goins and David Ekart, both of Manhattan.

Shana Goins and David Ekart

The bride-to-be is a Lawrence High School graduate. She attended Kansas University. She works for Gateway Computers.

The future groom is a 1991 graduate of Manhattan High School. He is office manager for Briggs Auto.

The couple plan a May 21 wedding at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Manhattan.

Chadwick–Yorgey

Dennis and Judy Chadwick, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their daughter, Joyia Chadwick, Williamstown, Mass., to Brent Yorgey, Washington, D.C., son of Rick and Debbie Yorgey, Washington, D.C.

The bride-to-be is a 2001 graduate of Free State High School. She plans to graduate in June from Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., with a degree in math and then pursue graduate school this fall in foreign policy.

Joyia Chadwick and Brent Yorgey

The future groom is a 2004 graduate of Williams College. He teaches computer science in the Washington, D.C., public school district.

The couple plan a July 23 wedding at First Christian Church in Lawrence.

Hoffsommer–Cluthe

Amy Ann Hoffsommer and Peter Henry Cluthe announce their engagement.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Terry and Melody Hoffsommer, Overbrook. She is a graduate of Pomona High School. She received a bachelor’s degree in English and physical education at Emporia State University. She is a graduate assistant and assistant volleyball coach at Fort Hays State University.

The future groom is the son of Patricia Cluthe, Houston, and the late Peter Cluthe. He received a bachelor’s degree in English and political science at Kansas University. He is employed as a general manager with WKRP LLC, a franchisee of Pizza Hut International.

Amy Hoffsommer and Peter Cluthe

The couple plan a June 11 wedding at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Lawrence.

Nido–Gonzales-Garcia

Rene Conchita Nido and Javier Gonzales-Garcia, Topeka, announce their engagement.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Tonganoxie High School. She is a day-care worker.

The future groom graduated from high school in Mexico. He is a construction/concrete worker.

The couple plan an April 9 wedding in Tonganoxie.

Javier Gonzales-Garcia and Rene Nido

Carlson–Nicholson

Mindy Dawn Carlson, Ottawa, and Derek Kyle Nicholson, Topeka, announce their engagement.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Richard and Jacque Carlson, Ottawa. She is a 1998 graduate of Ottawa High School. She received a bachelor’s degree in human development and family life, early childhood education from Kansas University. She plans to graduate in August with a master’s degree in special education from Kansas University. She is a lead preschool teacher in Lawrence.

The future groom is the son of Ronald and Cherie Nicholson, Topeka. He is a 1999 graduate of Shawnee Heights High School. He received a bachelor’s degree in communications from KU. He is a production lead at Amarr Garage Doors in Lawrence.

The couple plan a May 27, 2006, wedding in Lawrence.

Lowe–Kaminski

Derek Nicholson and Mindy Carlson

Marc and Deanna Lowe, Topeka, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Lowe, Lawrence, to Jeff Kaminski, Lawrence, son of Phil and Suzie Kaminski, Olathe.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Washburn Rural High School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and accounting from Kansas University. She is pursuing a master’s degree in business administration at Washburn University. She is a staff accountant at Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

The future groom is a graduate of Olathe South High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Emporia State University. He is working on a master’s degree in business administration from Baker University. He is a surgical nurse at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

The couple plan a Sept. 10 wedding at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence.

Weeks–Edmonds

Russell Edmonds Jr. and Tamara Weeks, both of Tonganoxie, announce their engagement along with their children, Wyatt and Dylan.

Jeff Kaminski and Lindsey Lowe

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Frank and Catherine LaPlaca, Tonganoxie. She is a graduate of Tonganoxie High School. She earned a degree in cosmetology. She attended Johnson County Community College for two years. She works at JC Penney in Lawrence.

The future groom is the son of Russell Edmonds, Lawrence, and Janice Walters, Lawrence. He is a Lawrence High School graduate. He works at Hallmark Cards.

The couple plan a July 23 wedding in Lawrence.

Bear–Klausner

Dane and Diane Bear, Lawrence, and John and Patricia Klausner, Overland Park, announce the engagement of their children, Dena Bear and Brian Klausner, both of Lawrence.

The bride-to-be is a 1995 graduate of Goddard High School. She earned a degree in early childhood development and education in 2001 from Kansas University. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing in 2003 from Baker University. She is employed with Family Medicine Associates.

Russell Edmonds Jr. and Tamara Weeks

The future groom is a 1991 graduate of Rockhurst High School. He received a degree in environmental sciences in 1996 from KU. He is in the MBA program at Baker University.

The couple plan an April 9 wedding in Lawrence.

Wachter–Thompson

John and Susan Wachter, Lawrence, and David and Sharon Thompson, Independence, announce the engagement of their children, Jessica Wachter and Christopher Thompson, both of Lawrence.

The bride-to-be earned a degree in communication studies in 1999 from Kansas University. The future groom earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from KU in 1999. He is a professional golfer and is on The Grey Goose Gateway Tour.

The couple plan an April 16 wedding at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence.

Brian Klausner and Dena Bear

Christopher Thompson and Jessica Wachter