Bates, Barkowsky plan April wedding

Justin Bates and April Barkowsky are to be married in Mount Laurel, N.J., on Saturday, April 14.

Justin Bates and April Barkowsky are to be married in Mount Laurel, N.J., on Saturday, April 14.

Bates is the son of Julie Kosmas of Oak Harbor and is a graduate of Oak Harbor High, class of 2007.

Barkowsky is the daughter of Ron and Wendy Barkowsky, who reside in Cherry Hill, N.J. She is a graduate of home schooling class of 2007.

The couple will reside in Mount Laurel with their dog Winnie while Bates continues his tour of duty in the Air Force.