Engelhart 60th

Al and Irene Engelhart celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends July 7, 2007, at their daughter's home in Milton-Freewater. They are members of the Milton-Freewater, Ore., Church.

Al Engelhart married Irene Seibold June 26, 1947, in the old Milton Church. Al was stationed in the European Theater with the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a local builder for many years, and later worked in sales for a floor covering business. Irene worked as a secretary for the Milton Nursery; as secretary to the superintendent at McLaughlin High School; and as secretary in a local attorney's office. She currently volunteers at the Community Service Center. The couple has enjoyed traveling for many years. They enjoy gardening, especially raising sweet corn to sell to the community.

The Engelhart family includes James and Ruthie Engelhart of Nampa, Idaho; Dianne and Jeff Cook of Milton-Freewater; Dwight Engelhart (deceased); and 2 grandchildren.

Ivy 50th

Jack and LuLu Ivy celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends Aug. 25, 2007, in North Valley Church Werner Hall.

Jack Ivy married LuLu Archer Aug. 25, 1957, in Deer Park, Calif., after meeting at Pacific Union College. Jack worked with his dad in St. Helena, Calif., at the Ivy Sheet-Metal Shop. They moved several times until 1965 when they moved to Grants Pass, Ore. Jack continued in the sheet metal business and LuLu stayed busy with the children until they started college. In 1981, they opened their own shop, Caveman Heating & Air Conditioning, at which time LuLu became the office manager. In 1993 they sold the business, and Jack continued on in heavy-equipment operation. They now spend their winters in Yuma, Ariz., and their summers in Merlin, Ore., helping with upkeep on the North Valley Church which they helped to build. Maranatha keeps them busy in their spare time.

The Ivy family includes Jerry and Tracy Ivy of Lostine, Ore.; Linda Ivy of Walla Walla, Wash.; and 4 grandchildren.

Smith 70th

Clyde and Winifred Smith celebrated their 70th anniversary on Sept. 14, 2007, with a reception hosted by their children in Big Timber, Mont. They are members of the Big Timber Church.

Clyde W. Smith married Winifred E. Wheatley on Sept. 14, 1937, in Seattle. Clyde and Winnie met at Auburn Academy. After marrying, they began a career in Adventist education in the North Pacific Union Conference lasting more than 37 years. They first served at Granger Academy, then Columbia Academy, Milo Academy, Mt. Ellis Academy and finally Auburn Academy where they retired in 1978. Clyde served as a business manager and teacher, and Winifred served in the food service department. The couple now resides in Big Timber.

The Smith family includes Valerie A. Emmerson of Big Timber; Janice K. and Tom Hurt of Auburn, Wash.; Roger A. and Connie K. (Schwarz) Smith of Eau Claire, Mich.; and a grandchild.