Stoneking -- 51 years

Johnny and Sandra Stoneking, of Valley Center, Kan., will celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary on Jan. 31, 2009, with a reception at the Calvary United Methodist Church, 118 W. Jackson, Iola, Kan. The event will be hosted by the couple's family -- four children, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Johnny Stoneking and the former Sandra Beyer were married on Feb. 6, 1958, at Grandview Methodist Church Dubuque, Iowa.

Cards may be addressed to the Stonekings at 202 Tanner Trail Court, Valley Center, KS 67147.