Jewel K. Smith
703-969-0050
jewelsmith@hotmail.com

Here’s a quick update on Chris Laborde and her case–Hamby et al. v. Parnell et al. With the new Governor (Walker) in office, the state of Alaska was getting ready to file an appeal to stay and/or allow more time to file an appeal until the Supreme Court decides. That Supreme Court hearing planned to be held in April with a decision in June 2015. The plaintiffs (Chris and her partner Susan) are opposing that stay. Chris and Susan are one of five couples suing the State of Alaska to recognize their marriage. Chris can be reached at CDLaborde@gmail.com. As for me, I moved back to Maryland from California in February. I am so very happy to be home enjoying the snow and I am looking forward to my new adventures! Thanks for the updates – keep them coming! That is the news for now…

Wondering what’s going on with Chris Laborde? Here’s the latest on the Alaska Same Sex Marriage Case:

Chris Laborde married Susan Tow on July 27, 2013 at Chris’ aunt’s farm in Adamstown, MD. Chris and Susan currently reside in Anchorage, Alaska where Susan retired from the Air Force. Chris works as a government contractor in Emergency Management. Chris and Susan are one of five couples suing the State of Alaska to recognize their marriage – the case is Hamby et al. v. Parnell et al. Chris can be reached at CDLaborde@gmail.com.

Stephanie Sheck Bahr is moving to Annandale, Virginia in August 2014 for a couple years while her husband, Jim, does a few years at the Pentagon! She is looking forward to getting back to the DC area!

Tanya Sander-Mark just got back from spending two weeks touring Germany with her daughters (Sophia – 8 and Ella – 5), husband (Brian) and father (Manfred) so her father could show the girls where he grew up. They loved it! She is also looking forward to getting together with Angela Schmuck Bond and her daughter, Mikayla, to go to Idlewild Park in Ligonier, PA, later this summer, and with Christine Jennings Madigan and Christie Spencer Katora later in the fall.

As for me, please note the new email address: jewelsmith@hotmail.com. Thanks for the updates – keep them coming! That’s the news for now…