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THE JACKSON HERALD
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2008
Davis, Seymour to wed Nov. 22
Lee and Karol Davis of
Commerce announce the engage
ment and forthcoming mar
riage of their daughter, Jessica
Lauren Davis, to Brad McGregor
Seymour, son of Walt and Gail
Seymour of Athens.
Miss Davis is the granddaugh
ter of Melvin and Merlene Sims,
Commerce; and Rev. Mina and
Betty Davis, Monroe.
She is a 2008 homeschool
graduate and is employed by
Maysville Baptist Church and
Candy Castle Christian Daycare.
Mr. Seymour is the grand
son of the late Guy and Loyce
Seymour, formerly of Dewy
Rose; and the late Joseph and
Eddie Mae Franklin, Elberton.
He is a 2003 graduate of
Prince Avenue Christian School.
Carter, Brock to
Kaye Carter and Herman Brock,
both of Jefferson, announce their
engagement and forthcoming
marriage.
The bride-elect is the daughter
of the late Homer Carter and the
late Katherine Jones. The future
groom is the son of Etheleen
Brock, Braselton, and the late
MR. SEYMOUR
AND MISS DAVIS
He is attending college and is
employed at Clyde Armory,
Athens.
The couple will be united in
marriage at 2 p.m. on Saturday,
Nov. 22, 2008, at Maysville
Baptist Church.
All friends and family are
invited.
marry Nov. 15
Jack Brock.
The wedding will be held at 3
p.m„ Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at
Mountain Creek Baptist Church
in Pendergrass with the Rev. Jeff
Graham officiating. A reception
will be held in the fellowship hall.
The couple will reside in
Jefferson.
Crain, Peek say vows Oct. 18
Angel Nicole Crain and
Johnny Joseph Peek were united
in marriage on Oct. 18, 2008,
at their residence in Maysville.
Dewayne Carroll officiated at the
ceremony.
Chris and Gabby Jones were
the ring bearers.
The bride is the daughter of
Sheila and Brad Crain, Maysville.
The groom is the son of Susan
and Bill Coward, Maysville.
Garrett, Case
Donna Slater, Commerce,
and Denice and Tim Fowler,
Arcade, announce the marriage
of their mother, Virginia Garrett,
to Charles (Buddy) Case on Oct.
17,2008.
The bride is the daughter of
the late G.C. and Louise Hart
and grandmother of Joe and
Jolly Byrd, Heath Hewell and
Will Fowler. She is also the great
grandmother of Morgen Byrd.
The groom is the son of Dewitt
and Bobby Jones of Elberton, and
father of Corey and Chris Case of
Elberton, and Chip and Lorraine
Case of California. He is also
MR. AND MRS. PEEK
The couple resides in
Maysville.
wed Oct. 77
MR. AND MRS. CASE
the grandfather of Heather, Alyssa
and Devin.
The couple resides in Elberton.
Whitfield, Hawks to marry Dec. 13
Ann and Jackie Whitfield
of Commerce announce the
engagement and forthcom
ing marriage of their daughter,
Kelli Elizabeth Whitfield, to
Joshua David Hawks, son of
Linda and David Hawks, also of
Commerce.
The bride-elect is the grand
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles L. Adams, Waycross;
Mrs. Grover Whitfield Jr.,
Commerce; and the late Mr.
Whitfield.
She is a 2006 honor gradu
ate of Commerce High School
and will graduate from Athens
Technical College after the win
ter quarter, specializing in surgi
cal technology.
Mr. Hawks is the grandson
of Juanita Payne, Commerce,
and the late Daniel Payne; and
Rachel Hawks, Commerce, and
the late G.B. Hawks.
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MR. HAWKS AND
MISS WHITFIELD
He is a 2004 graduate of
Jackson County High School
and attends Athens Technical
College. He is stockroom man
ager of Polo Ralph Lauren.
They will be married at 2 p.m.
on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at
Maysville Baptist Church. All
friends and family are invited.
Bennett, Parris wed Oct. 11
Brittany Marie Bennett and
Zachary Reed Parris were unit
ed in marriage Oct. 11, 2008,
at the residence of the Parris
family, Spartanburg, S.C., with
Steve Holler officiating.
The bride is the daughter of
Tina Bennett, Commerce, and
Timothy Bennett, Nicholson,
and the groom is the son of Mike
and Jill Parris, Spartanburg,
S.C.
Taryn Cooksey served as
maid of honor, and Suzanne
Lind and Elizabeth Faas were
bridal attendants.
The groom's father served
as best man, and Jacob Parris,
William Gieser, Kevan Kyle,
Ryan Turner and Stuart Spetseris
were groom's attendants.
The groom’s brother, Jacob
Parris, provided the wedding
music.
MR. AND MRS. PARRIS
A reception following the cer
emony was catered by Chelsea’s
Catering of Greer, S.C.
A rehearsal dinner was hosted
at the Four Seasons Restaurant,
Spartanburg, S.C.
Following a wedding trip to
Forrest Hills Resort, Dahlonega,
the couple resides in Atlanta.
March of Dimes kickoff set
THE JACKSON County com
mittee of the March of Dimes,
an organization that promotes
healthier beginnings for babies,
announced its forthcoming kick
off. The event will be held Nov.
19 at the Jefferson Club House
at noon.
Wendy Mingus, chairwoman of
the committee, said that the group
hopes to attract new teams, spon
sors and individual participants
this year.
“We are excited about the 2009
event and we’re starting early to
make it the best yet,’’ Mingus said.
Kickoff attendees will receive
information concerning sponsor
ships, team fundraising efforts and
how they can become involved
individually. Lunch will be pro
vided. Companies and individuals
are invited to learn more about the
March of Dimes and its work in
Jackson County, said Mingus.
Contact Sarah Gantt at
sgantt@marchofdimes.org or
678-546-0023 for details.
Flute continued from page 1C
Watson, who is an artist and
musician of Choctaw descent,
doesn’t have any formal musi
cal training. He agrees that the
music is a gift, a spiritual experi
ence.
“I started playing six years
ago in February,’’ Watson said.
“My seventh CD came out 10
months ago and I’m working on
number eight.’’
Watson was at a Native
American art show in Arizona
when he heard a Native American
band.
“The flute player played music
that would steal your heart,’’
he said. “On my way home, I
stopped in Oklahoma City and
traded artwork for a flute, that’s
how much it touched me. I asked
God to bless me, and two weeks
later I was on stage.’’
Through the years, Watson has
kept the letters, cards and emails
he receives from fans, and said is
a reminder for why he continues
with his musical work, creating
CDs from start to finish himself,
500 at a time.
“I just came off the road after
three years,’’ he said. “It’s a lot of
work, but I read one email or one
card, and it lets me know why
I’m doing it.’’
The evening continued as the
warm-up sounds of flutes began
filtering from the back yard.
Next came the smudging, for
those who chose it.
“We use sage to get rid of
bad spirits,’’ Davis said, as Allen
held a bowl of smoldering sage
and let the smoke rise around
each person taking a turn. It’s a
traditional ceremony, and not all
participate.
On a table with the smudging
bowl, Allen had a number of
flutes in a number of sizes and
designs to choose from and to
sell.
“You can have a flute in every
key,’’ he explained. “Beginners
can start with a midsize G or F,
which has smaller finger holes.
The larger bore is a deeper
sound and the smaller is a higher
sound.’’
Allen learned to build flutes
from Dana Ross of Conyers. He
usually has a design in mind, but
said the flute “usually winds up
as it is.’’ He uses local woods,
with the occasional South
American yellow heart or other
tropical wood thrown in.
Watson, who at one point had
75 flutes, also likes Ross’ flutes,
including a signature flute made
of Alaskan yellow cedar and
with ebony end caps.
“It really sounds sweet,’’ he
said.
Another signature flute
Watson has is a drone flute, or
a wider, double-barreled flute,
with a deep tone.
“I heard a sound clip and I
called this guy in Oregon — his
name’s Waking Spirit - and in
three or four days, he sent me
this flute,’’ Watson said, show
ing the inscription in the flute’s
wood. “It’s so awesome, you can
hear the difference.’’
The double-barrel allows for a
harmony, an echo effect.
“The Native Americans found
out they could get an echo in
caverns and canyons and caves,’’
Watson said of the effect. “It tugs
at your heart.’’
Davis plays his own brand
of harmony, with two flutes at
once. He plans, in a matter of
weeks, to play “Amazing Grace’’
in a two-flute harmony in an
attempt to reach a Guiness World
Record.
In the meantime, he plays his
flute at night out in the rock
“wisdom seat’’ he has created in
his yard, and continues to host
the monthly flute circle, encour
aging others to learn.
“Playing is a way to medi
tate,’’ Davis said. “When you
play a Native American Flute
you should play from your heart
and soul. That means when you
start playing a flute you begin
to listen to your heart and soul
and then you begin to listen to
things around you like nature.
You begin to see the harmony
in nature, in the sky, the rain and
so on. After I started playing I
started to slow my life down, not
work as much. I started to notice
all the things around me even the
very small things, but very great
in their own way. By playing
the flute I have made many great
friends. They are like me, they
enjoy the simple things in life
and are happy just to be alive.’’
Davis said he originally wor
ried about bothering the neigh
bors with the music, but said
one recently asked him to use
an amplifier so he could hear the
flute better.
“This group is growing,’’
Davis said. “There are a lot of
people wanting to learn.’’
The music continued under
the stars and as the moon began
to rise. As the music passed from
flute to flute and player to play
er, Watson said, “There you go.
We’ve completed the circle.’’
For more information and
for directions, contact Davis at
770-845-4300 or najablu@hot-
mail.com.
PUBLIC NOTICE
District 3 Commissioner Bruce Yates
will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at The
Depot in Hoschton at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Yates is seeking discussion and
citizen comments on local issues to
include, but not limited to, the Zion
Church Road development and the
new Hwy. 53 and 124 Overlay.
The public is invited to attend.
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