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HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL WEDDING H JH p - WK jg -■ - Kate and Cainan Whelchel Branneri'Whelchel Katherine Michelle Brannen and Cainan Moody Whelchel were married at Epworth United Methodist Church is Jesup on April 22. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brannen of Jesup, and the granddaughter of Earnest Friedly and the late Agnes Friedly of Ephrata, Pa., Shirley Brannen the late Leonard Brannen, Jesup, and the late Jean Brannen, Lawley, Fla. The groom is the son of Marianne and Richard Weik, Perry, and the late Emmet V Whelchel Jr. He is the grand son of the late Pauline and L.B. Moody. Kimberly Jones of Jesup served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Tara Springfield and Brandi Dent from Milledgeville. Ashlee Savage of Jesup was flower girl. The groom chose Trice Irby of Perry as his best man. The groomsmen were Steve Golubow, Haynesville and Shane Walker of Perry. Ushers were Adam King of Crestview, Fla., and Daniel Lamb of Atlanta. Joshua R. Williamson, the groom’s nephew was ring bearer. Program attendants were Haylee Williamson and Lindsey Williamson, nieces of the bride. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The wed ding ceremony was officiated by Dr. Jerry A. Roe Jr. Music was provided by pianist Kathy Kight, with Roger Lewis and Laura McKinley as soloists. A reception in the church fellowship hall followed the ceremony. The couple honeymooned in Charleston, S.C- They are making then - home'iri Cehterville. ENGAGEMENT | V ||f s. ; ?Jtr ■.*>■!&s ' 9Li- v* WfftaQ, '• \ \ v , . Lindsey Marie Etheridge and Mark Andrew Norris Etheridge-Norris Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sterner and Mr. and Mrs. Byron Etheridge announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Marie Etheridge, to Mark Andrew Norris of Duluth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Norris of Clifton Park, N.Y. The wedding is planned for Dec. 16 at Vecoma at Yellow River in Atlanta. WANT NEWS? GOTO hhjnews.com Won? Opem INTERNATIONAL ARTS FRAMES 100 Suite 1 • N. Houston Lake Rd. • Centerville, GA 478-971-1303 ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS Large Selection Over 350 Canvas/Frames • BRING THIS AD AND ) RECEIVE A $5.00 DISCOUNT 1 Not Valid With Any Other Offer s.— Vanity, thy name is my friend My friends, I will admit, are vain. That’s because I’m vain and chicks of a feather flock together. Since you tend to group with those who are like you, I run with a pretty high maintenance bunch. The exception being Claudette who is an intriguing half-bred of tomboy meets diva. While the other divas will scour magazines for the lat est fashions, hair tips and make-up trends, Claudette will simply wait until some one convinces her that her wardrobe needs an updat ing and that leggings with tunics went out with the first Bush administration. It is a steady stream of dialogue between all of us about things concerning hair, make-up, manicures, pedicures, clothes, exercise, weight and diets, which, by the way, is always the most popular subject. One evening over dinner as we whined over pounds gained and diets lost, I asked the girls, “If you had the choice of being given one million dollars but it meant you had to be 35 pounds overweight for the rest of your life or to be the perfect Jazz, bugs, and star-gazing Special to the HDJ MACON - If you’re look ing for something different to do during the dog days of summer or you want to get your kids back in a learning mode before school starts, try making a short trip to the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon and vis iting the planetarium while you’re there. The Museum of Arts & Sciences and the adjacent Mark Smith Plantetarium are located at 4182 Forsyth Road in Macon. Unless noted otherwise, events are at the museum or the adjacent planetarium. For more information on any of these programs, call 477-3232; or visit wv/w. masmacon.com. Friday, July 14: Jazz Friday 6 - 8 p.m. Featured artist: LaChun Preston Listen to some of Central Georgia’s best jazz in a smoke-free, nightclub atmosphere. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be on sale. Make reser vations for your children to have fun in the activity center by calling 477-3232 x 127. After this month, Jazz Friday will be presented on the second Fridays of January, April, July, and October. $5 for adult mem bers, $7 for adult non-mem bers, $4 per child in the activity center Friday, July 21: “Are We There Yet?: Landscapes of the South and Beyond” Exhibit Opens Museum of Arts & Sciences Take a visual trip through landscapes paintings to see rolling hills, the Subscribe today Call 987-1823 LIFESTYLE Ronda Rich Columnist weight forever, which would you choose?” I would like to say - or at least I think I would - that it took the girls some think ing to make that decision. But it did not. Without a blink of one mascara-coated eyelash, seven women, in rapid-fire order one after another, said firmly, “The perfect weight, hands down. No choice.” “Really?” I asked my niece Nicole, the one person who is the most like me in this world. She is a shrewd money-manager who shops for discounts, price com pares and just does not believe in wasting a penny. “Absolutely,” she replied. “It would be the biggest load off my mind. I’m tired of worrying with it.” “You can always make beach, lakeside mountains, wide open fields, and small town life. Saturday, July 22: Bug Day 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. See some cool bugs up close or dare yourself to have a heaping helping from our Fear Factor Feast table. These family days fea ture arts and crafts live presentations, and more. Free with Museum admis sion Saturday, July 22: Museum Store Haul Sale 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Find some of the best bar gains of the year from the Museum Store. The sale items will be on display in the auditorium hall, ready for you to ‘haul away. Classes and Camps Camp Discovery Museum of Arts & Sciences July 17 - 21: Construct From Leaves to Legos (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) and Papier-Mache (1 - 4 p.m.) July 24 - 28: Stars and Planets (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) and Prints and Paint (1 - 4 p.m.) Campers may attend for more than one week and may be registered for a half day (science or art) or full day (science and art). Weekly: $l2O for members, $l4O for non-members; Half Day: $65 for members, SBS for non-members Weekly Activities July 19 & 26: Trail Tours 11 a.m., Wednesdays, through August 2 See the newly restored “I ask you to consider Cathy Cox as the next Governor of Georgia. I have known Cathy for 20 years, and have found her to be honest and honorable. She will always put the needs of Georgia’s families above partisan politics, and she has the vision and the ability to move Georgia forward.” " ttivc IRoleit 35621 money,” Debbie pointed out. “But nothing is more important than the way you feel about yourself. A strong self-confidence enables you to feel more powerful which will lead you to greater suc cess and therefore, more money. It’s a no-brainer.” I wouldn’t want all the money in the world if I couldn’t use it to buy the clothes I want,” Karen said. “If I were 35 pounds overweight, I wouldn’t be interested in buying clothes because I don’t think I’d care that much how I dressed. I’d be miserable with myself.” In full disclosure, I’ll tell you that I voted with the girls quicker than it would take you to say, “Manolo Blahnik.” I’ve thought a lot about Kingfisher Cabin and all of the native Georgia plants that are being estab lished along the Sweet Gum Nature Trail. Free with Museum admis sion July 20 & 27: Discovery House Activity Days 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 - 3 p.m., Thursdays, June 8 through July 27 Explore the culture of another country, try tex tile art, plan a city, make a puppet, be a scientist, or plan a trip. Enjoy a differ ent adventure each week. Free with Museum admission Planetarium programs July 21 & 28: “Sky Over Macon” Show 8 p.m., Fridays (seating beings from the planetari um’s outside doors at 7:45 p.m.) Our weekly, live star Rep. Robert Ray ißdorses Cathy Cox for Governor Cathy CO* I wwwcathycoxAom GOVQfHOf t -- —I M.C.L. iPcztuy Screen Your Patio At A Very Affordable Price! FREE ESTIMATES • We Build Fences TOO! If You Call With This Ad - We’ll Paint Your Floor FREE . (- 3 Color Choices <3^478-228-1767 00035626 SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2006 that conversation since that evening and I realized that the girls, as usual, were wiser and shrewder than you might think. See, the answer their womanly wiles led them to choose could lead them to having it all, money included. I’ll speak solely for the girls and me. We spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about, pondering, fretting over and discussing weight and exercise; It is on our minds every day, hang ing around intrusively like an unwelcome suitor who refuses to go away. There is never a time that any of us gather together that the issue doesn’t force its way into the conversation. If we took that time and energy and used it to make money, we’d make way more than a million dollars. In true Southern women style, we could have it all. Like Debbie said, “It’s a no brainer.” Meanwhile, I’ll admit that we’re vain. But at least, we’re not greedy. Ronda Rich is the best selling author of What Southern Women Know (That Every Woman Should) and The Town That Came A-Courtin’. talk returns to Friday night, coinciding with the Museum Observatory. Explore the constellations and planets visible from Middle Georgia. Admission by donation July 21 and 28: Museum Observatory Open 8 - 10 p.m., Fridays, if the sky is clear Take a close up look at far away celestial objects trough a variety of telescopes. Free; Donations appreciated “Dragon Skies” Show Daily at 4 p.m.; Saturday at 12 p.m. (new sum mer schedule), through August 1 Journey back to ancient China and join a young emper or in learning about the night sky. Free with Museum admission “Our Place in Space” Show Daily through Aug. 1 Animal friends solve a crossword puzzle about the night sky and solar system. Free with Museum admission. 3C