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HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL ■L ' M jHS jfl ■”*»•***** Margaret Ann Storm, Brandon Woodworth Bloodworthy Storm to exchange vows Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Russell Storm of Brandon, Miss, announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Ann Storm of Athens, to Brandon James Woodworth of Athens, son of the late Deborah Faye Woodworth of Warner Robins. The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of the University of Georgia with a BBA in International Business and an AB in Spanish. She is employed by The Dovetail Companies. She is the granddaughter of Mary Lou Storm of Brownwood, Tex. and the late Melvin Storm, the late Beatrice Lovell and the late Harvey Lovell. The groom-elect is a 2004 graduate of the University of Georgia with an AB in Spanish, a BS in Psychology and a Masters in Spanish Literature. He is teaching at the University. He is the grandson of Shelby McCuller and Gerald McCullers of Kathleen The wedding is planned for 6 p.m., Feb. 23, 2008 at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia Day Chapel in Athens, with a reception to follow at The Georgian. All friends and family are invited to attend. Pets as Christmas gifts? Proceed with caution ■Him. rWM Wendy Leonard FOPAS Volunteer were available for adoption through the Perry Animal Shelter. She immediately spotted our gray cat. That’s all it took. She told me the story as to why “gray”. Sharon’s Mother, Winnie Sordian, loves cats. She recently lost her gray cat “Smokey” to feline leukemia. Sharon filled out the adoption paper work but could not take him home but would pick him up on Wednesday. Well, that baby did not go back to the shelter to wait for his new Mom to come and get him, he came home with me. Rather than meet Sharon some where to hand over the cat, I asked if I could join her in her surprise for her Mother. I did and what a moment! Ms. Sordian lives at the Antebellum Grove in Warner Robins. Sharon opened the door to her Mother’s room. Ms. Sordian looked at Sharon, looked at me and then the cat carrier. Her eyes spoke for the moment. Sharon took the cat out of the carrier and handed him to her Mother. Ms. Sordian looked at Sharon and said “Smokey”. 1 didn’t stay too long, this was a special time for Sharon and her Mother. But while I was there, I did find out Ms. Sordian is originally from Germany. She still has her beautiful accent. She lived in Charleston for 30 years. She moved to Warner Robins about a month ago. Welcome to Georgia Ms. Sordian. Thank you, Sharon, for sharing your surprise. It is days like this that makes what I do worth it. Not all “Pet Gifting” goes this well. I spoke with a man this week that was looking for a home for his 7 month old Labrador. The puppy was a gift that was a misunderstand ing. So please use caution if you are considering giving a kit ten or puppy as a gift. Cold weather is approaching. The Perry Animal Shelter can use your old blankets, bed spreads, sheets and towels to put down on the concrete floors to keep our dogs warm at night. Did you know the “Friends of the Perry Animal Shelter” is a 501(c) 3 non-profit Georgia corporation? Go to the FOPAS website, www.fopas.org to see our mission and goals. Tree trivia Front page 4B lights for Christmas trees in 1882. *Christmas tree lights were first mass-produced in 1890. *ln 2002,21% of Christmas trees sold were from chain stores, 16% by non-profit I see cats and dogs get a new life time home on a day to day basis. What I don’t see is the end results. I don’t see the family and their new member interact or it’s new environ ment. Sometimes the not knowing leaves me wondering, especially for those kittens I have fostered. On the day before Thanksgiving I got the opportunity to see the end results of an adoption. Sharon Wynne came to the Warner Robins Petsmart to buy puppy food. She stopped by to look at what cats groups, 22% from retail lots, and 35% from choose and cut farms. * In 2001, about 35 million Christmas trees were har vested in the United States. Out of this number, some 28 million were sold, for a total value of $360 million. * In 2004, 60 million Christmas trees were plant ed by Christmas tree farm ers. New Arrivals Khalil Elllah Tariq Turner Felicia Smith of Warner Robins announces the birth of a son, Khalil Elijah Tariq Turner at Houston Medical Center Nov. 20. Grandparents of the baby are Lydia White of Warner Robins and Allen Smith of Atlanta. tfLaisa Sherice Styles Shandrea Styles of Warner Robins announces the birth of a daughter, A’Laisa Sherice Styles at Houston Medical Center Nov. 20. Grandparents of the baby are Patricia Ann Styles of Warner Robins and Henry Milton Gray of Kathleen. Stephen Douglas Hall Stephanie Hall Fogarty of Warner Robins announces the birth of a son, Stephen Douglas Hall at Houston Medical Center Nov. 21. Grandparents of the baby are Terry Hall of Warner Robins and Kimberly Hall of Warner Robins. Cayden Paul Seward Natasha Graham of Hawkinsville announces the birth of a son, Cayden Paul Seward at Houston Medical Center Nov. 19. Grandparents of the baby are Stephen and Linda Graham of Hawkinsville, and Jerry Seward of Hawkinsville. Nevaeh CaitUn Crenshaw Tiffany Crenshaw of Warner Robins announces the birth of a daughter, Nevaeh Caitlin Crenshaw at Houston Medical Center Nov. 24. Grandparents of the baby are Dorothy Whetzler of Warner Robins and Edward Crenshaw of West Orange, N.J. Ruben Lopez Ernestina Lopez of Warner Robins announces the birth of a son, Ruben Lopez at Houston Medical Center Nov. 23. Grandparents of the baby are Abel and Ernestina Arias of Mexico, and Ignacio and Juana M Lopez of Mexico. Kara Kynn Toler Sean and Rachel Grube Toler of Warner Robins announce the birth of a daughter, Kara Lynn Toler at Houston Medical Center Nov. 19. Grandparents of the baby are Jeff and Sheila Grube of Warner Robins, Robert and Sandy Toler of Centerville, and Billy and Karen Logue of Byron. Keiyana Nicquole Price Diamond Gray and Bernard Price of Warner Robins announce the birth of a daughter Keiyana Nicquole Price at Houston Medical Center Nov. 20. Grandparents of the baby are Mary Gloria Gray of Abilene, TX, Pearlie Mae Rouise of Albany, and Billy Morris of Albany. Eddie Elias Eduardo and Maria Elias of Warner Robins announce the birth of a son, Eddie Elias at Houston Medical Center Nov. 21. Grandparents of the baby are Domingo Elias, Rosalba Llanos, Alejandro Hernandez, and Amalia Manriquez, all of Morelia Michoacan. Caden Eve Mullis Chris and Emily Dix Mullis * This year’s White House Christmas tree was grown on a farm in North Carolina. I hope you have enjoyed this brief look at the Christmas tree industry and I trust you will enjoy your Christmas tree this year. Tim Lewis is a Georgia Green Industry Association Certified Plant Professional, gardening writer, former of Cochran announce the birth of a daughter, Caden Eve Mullis at Houston Medical Center Nov. 20. Grandparents of the baby are David and Susan Dix of Cochran, and Wendell and Linda Mullis of Cochran. Elijah Jermaine Clayton Janet Fuller and Tibias C. Clayton of Warner Robins announce the birth of a son, Elijah Jermaine Clayton at Houston Medical Center Nov. 20. Grandparents of the baby are Stephen and Dagmar Fuller of Warner Robins, Chenell Clayton of Hammond, La., and Kenneth Davis of Hampton, Va. Autumn Aral Martin Alden and Katherine Fryback Martin of Perry announce the birth of a daughter, Autumn Ann Martin at Houston Medical Center Nov. 19. Grandparents of the baby are Donald and Pamala Martin of Perry, Elizabeth Loy of St. Cloud, FL, and Kevin Fryback of St. Cloud, Fla. Matthew Jesus Lewis Michael and Madeline Lewis of Byron announce the birth of a son, Matthew Jesus Lewis at Houston Medical Center Nov. 20. Grandparents of the baby are Brigitte Lewis of Warner Robins, Kevin Lewis of Nivarre, Fla., Maria Lurdes Genao of Santiago, Dominican Republic, and Ramon Emilio Genao of Santiago, Dominican Republic. Antonio Renardo Smith 111 Charlene McKellar and Antonio Smith Sr. of Montezuma and Macon announce the birth of a son, Antonio Renardo Smith 111 at Houston Medical Center Nov. 20. Grandparents of the baby are Rev. Marie and James Mills of Macon, Mrs. Barbara and Kevin Bryant of Montezuma, GA, Charles and CeCe McKellar of Albany, and Clinton Phillip Smith of Macon. Taariq Anthony Hughes Elijah Alexander Hughes Toreka Eason and Elvin Hughes of Warner Robins announce the birth twin sons, Taariq Anthony Hughes and Elijah Alexander Hughes at Houston Medical Center Nov. 20. Grandparents of the baby are Elvin Hughes of Norfolk, VA, Bernetia M. Hughes of Hawkinsville, Renona Eason of Huntsville, Ala., and Lillian Hadley of Huntsville. Joshua Martin Hernandez Martin and Yeni Hernandez of Warner Robins announce the birth of a son, Joshua Martin Hernandez at Houston Medical Center Nov., 20. Grandparents of the baby are Gloria Herrera of Bonaire, and Adolfo and Maria Luz Hernandez of Chicago, 111. Brayden James Markham Christopher and Stephanie Glass Markham of Perry announce the birth of a son, Brayden James Markham at Houston Medical Center Nov. 21. Grandparents of the baby are Barbara Glass If Perry, Patrick and Brenda Glass of Albany, Valorie Markham of Warner Robins, and Dwayne and Melodie Markham of Lizella. Perry High School hor ticulture instructor, and former horticulturalist at Henderson Village and Houston Springs. He and his wife, Susan, own and oper ate Lewis Farms Nursery located on Hwy 26 two miles east of Elko, where he was born and raised. He can be reached at(478)954-1507 or timlewisl @alltel.net. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2007 ♦ Ip : V . ;. y f| J WE ; IkIL Christopher Bradley Howard, Crystal Gail Nace Nace, Howard to be wed in December Crystal Gail Nace, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie R. Nace of Kathleen and Christopher Bradley Howard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Howard II of Warner Robins would like to announce their engagement. The wedding is planned for Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Haynesville in Haynesville, The reception will be held at the Plantation House in Perry. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Magalene Robertson and the late Jack Robertson of Rochelle, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Nace of Hartshorne, Oklahoma. She is a 1999 graduate of Perry High School. She received an Associate’s degree in Science from Macon State College, a Bachelor’s degree in Early-Childhood Education from Georgia Southwestern State University, and'a Master’s degree in Foundations of Education from Troy State University. She is employed at Morningside Elementary school as a second grade teacher. The groom-elect is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Howard of Warner Robins, and Mr. and Mrs Henry Bullock of Pensacola, Florida. He attended Northside High School. He is currently attending Middle Georgia Technical College. He is employed at L. H. Thompson in Macon as a CNC operator. , - ''-it a 'v *■ iMi - .. ' , ;< , ft? H VjsS&H . , jKp Wr v" W». sk. v am... \ ■■ Ginnie and Jonathan Vaughn Brown, Vaughn wed at Massee Lane Gardens Ginnie Brown and Jonathan Vaughn were married July 28 in a candlelight ceremony at Massee Lane Gardens, with the Rev. Bobby Nix officiating. The bride, daughter of Bill and Shirley Brown, was attended by matron of honor, Bethany Cooper Copeland of Greensboro. Bridesmaids were Lisa Wills of Houston, Texas, and Brookie Manny of Villa Rica. The groom, son of Michael and Brenda Vaughn of Douglasville, was attended by his brother and best man, Jason Vaughn, also of Douglasville. Groomsmen were Jeff Robinson of Douglasville and David Timmons of Villa Rica. Ushers were Russell and Patrick Cooper of Perry. Ringbearers Noah and Luke Copeland carried ring cushions bearing symbolic matching wedding rings. The Lord’s Prayer was played by Brenda Bullard on piano and Joe Hutcheson on saxophone during the lighting of the Unity Candle. Charlie Walker of Perry gave the Prayer of Blessing. A dinner reception and dancing followed. The newlyweds departed under a canopy of spar klers. They enjoyed a honeymoon in Maui, Hawaii, and now make their home in Douglasville. 5B