Send your wedding, engagement or anniversary announcements to Avinell Johnson at the Los Altos Town Crier, 138 Main St., Los Altos 94022.

Photos are welcome. If you want your photo returned, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. For more information, call 948-9000, ext. 335, or e-mail

Ruddell, Ammann

Lindsey Ruddell and Kurt Ammann have announced their engagement to be married July 31 at the Copper River Country Club, Fresno, with a reception planned to follow the ceremony.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Edye Ward of Fresno and Gary and Connie Ruddell of Visalia. She is a graduate of Redwood High School, Fresno, and has a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She is employed as an auto adjuster for CSAA.

The groom-to-be is the son of Frederic and Catherine Ammann of Los Altos. He is a graduate of Los Altos High School and has a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness and a master’s degree in business administration from California Polytechnic State University. He is employed as visitor center manager at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars.

The couple live in Fairfield.

Hood, Dunford

Beth Hood and Darin Dunford have announced their engagement to be married Sept. 25, 2004, in La Jolla.

The bride-to- be is the daughter of Jeff and Vicki Hood, Los Altos natives, currently of West Linn, Ore.

She graduated from Los Altos High School and now works as a baby nurse providing in-home care for newborns in the San Diego area.

The groom-to-be is the son of Doug and Jan Dunford of Gresham, Ore.

He graduated from Centennial High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Portland State University.

He is employed as a sales representative for Hilti Inc.

The couple live in Encinitas.