ANNIVERSARY

Opa Joe and Pam Gross

35th Anniversary

On Aug. 28, Opa Joe and Pam Gross celebrated 35 years of "for better or worse ... in sickness and in health ..." Congrats and best of luck for the next 35.

ENGAGEMENT

Pelz-Gorshenin

Chuck and Scottia Jordan of Endicott, Wash., have announced the engagement of their daughter, Alexandra Pelz, to Sergey Gorshenin, son of Lyubov and Dmitriy Gorshenin of Walla Walla, Wash.

The bride-elect was born in Coeur d'Alene. Her grandparents are Rosemary Pelz of Coeur d'Alene and David Pelz of Coeur d'Alene. Alexandra graduated from Gonzaga Preparatory school, Spokane, in 2007, attended North Idaho College in Coeur d'Alene, and is currently enrolled in Walla Walla Community College where she received her certificate in phlebotomy and studies nursing. Gorshenin graduated from Walla Walla High in 2003, attended Walla Walla Community and Eastern Washington University. He is currently employed by R-Reliable Trucking.

The wedding will take place at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, at Rocking Arrow Ranch in Endicott.

Mayne-Larsen

William D. and Clair Bennet of Coeur d'Alene are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tiffany Hannah Joy Mayne of Langhorne, Pa., to Alex Cristopher Larsen, son of Rick Larsen (deceased) and Suzanne Larsen, all of Port Saint Lucie, Fla.

Tiffany graduated from Pagosa Springs High School in 2005 and the University of Idaho in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She is employed with Private Nanny Inc.

Alex was home schooled and graduated high school in 2007. He received a certificate in Jewish studies from Philadelphia Biblical University in 2008. He will graduate from Cairn University in December 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in music education and a bachelor's degree in Biblical studies. He is currently student teaching in Allentown, Pa.

The couple plans to wed March 10, 2013, in Savannah, Ga.

BIRTHS

Peighton Alexandra Lyons was born at 7:32 p.m. May 22, 2012, to Jon and Misty Lyons of Coeur d'Alene. She weighed 9 lbs. 6 oz. and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Ed and Luanne Frazier of Vancouver, Wash. Paternal grandmother is Bonnie Smyth of Spokane.

Isabella Lilian-Marie Burney was born at 10:04 a.m. Aug. 8, 2012, to Whitney Whetstone and Jedediah Burney of Plummer. She weighed 8 lbs. 13 oz. and was 20.75 inches long. Sister is Emma Whetstone. Maternal grandparents are Carole and Charles Lynn. Paternal grandparents are Tom Burney, and Diane and Jason Flower.

Layla Beth Carnahan was born at 8:44 a.m. Aug. 19, 2012, to Molly S. McRae and Quinton S. Carnahan of Post Falls. She weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz. and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Patrick McRae and Diana McRae. Paternal grandparents are Rae Carnahan and Steven Carnahan.

MILITARY

Cadet Zachary Ryan LaBenne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey LaBenne of Hayden, completed Cadet Basic Training at the U.S. Military Academy.

LaBenne entered West Point on July 2 and has successfully completed six weeks of CBT. CBT is one of the most challenging events a cadet will encounter over the course of their four years at the academy.

The initial military training program provides cadets with basic skills to instill discipline, pride, cohesion, confidence and a high sense of duty to prepare them for entry into the Corps of Cadets. Areas of summer instruction included first aid, mountaineering, hand grenades, rifle marksmanship and nuclear, biological, and chemical training.

LaBenne began classes Aug. 20. The West Point curriculum offers 37 majors balancing physical sciences and engineering with humanities and social sciences leading to a Bachelor of Science degree.

LaBenne graduated from Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy. He plans to graduate from West Point in 2016 and be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army.

The mission of the U.S. Military Academy is to educate, train and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the nation as an officer in the United States Army.

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