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12:30 am Saturday, March 27, 2004

Sapelin, Hutchinson

By Staff
Yuri and Galina Sapelin of Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic announce the engagement of their daughter, Olga Yurieuna Sapelin of Decatur, to Ralph Murray Hutchinson, son of Mary Lou Hutchinson of Collinsville and the late Willie L. Hutchinson.
The garden wedding will be Saturday, April 17, 2004, at 4 p.m. at the home of Marcy and Oliver Joyner, 12111 Maple Leaf Lane in Collinsville.
Ms. Sapelin is the granddaughter of Vasili and Elizabeth Sapelin of Omsk, Russia and Alexander and Paisia Parechemkina of Ivanovo, Russia.
While in Kyrgyzstan, Ms. Sapelin worked as a school educator. She is currently employed by Newton Regional Hospital.
Mr. Hutchinson is the grandson of the late Ralph and Martie Hutchinson of Jackson, and the late Morgan and Willie Lou Powell of Collinsville.
The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of West Lauderdale High School and attended East Central Community College and Mississippi State University. He is employed by Slay Steel.
A reception will be held following the ceremony.
Family and friends are invited to attend.

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