? i * : ? ?? MRS. GREGORY CHUCK STRICKLAND ..Jtosanna Fowler Fowler-Strickland Wedding Takes Place At Myrtle Head Rosalind Fuwlcf uCtuiiic ihc biiuc of Gregory Chuck Strickland in a 7 p.m. ceremony Aug. 13 at Myrtle Head Baptist Church in Ash with the Rev. David Todd of Whiteville officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Fowler of Ash. She is a West Brunswick High School graduate and is employed by the Department of Aging in White ville. The groom is the son of Howell Strickland of Fair Bluff. He was graduated from West Columbus High School and Southeastern Com munity College and is employed by United Carolina Bank in Whiteville. The bride wore a V-neck and V back gown overlaid with lace and adorned with sequins and pearls. It featured long sleeves, dropped shoulders and a skirt overlaid with lace and bows with hanging pearls. She carried a bouquet of roses and lilies-of-the-valley with pearls. Maid of honor was the bride's cousin, Sarah Ward of Shell Point. She wore a gown of fuchsia Beng aline with pearls at the neckline, large bow in back, high-low skirt and dropped shouldets. She carried three roses tied with a ribbon. Bridesmaids were the bride's aunts, Brenda Ward of Ash and Sheila Price of Whiteville, and her COUSui, Bicanu Wdi u of / .Ml. They wore gowns of fuchsia satin with high-low skirts, puffed sleeves, large bows in back and small bows on their sleeves. Each carried three ros es tied with ribbons. Junior bridesmaids were the bride's cousins, Stephanie and Mea gan Price of Whiteville. Flower girl was Jennifer Price of Whiteville, al so a cousin of the bride. They wore white satin dresses with lacc and pearis o? bodices, ruffled sleeves and skirts with bows in back. The junior bridesmaids each carried two roses tied with ribbons. Best man was Howell Strickland, the bridegroom's father. Grooms men were Tony Strickland of Fair Bluff, brother of the groom; Chris Fowler of Ash, brother of the bride; and Shannon Strickland of Fair Bluff. Ring-bearer was Jonathan Price of Whiteville, the bride's cou sin. A program of wedding music was provided by Rhonda Benton, pianist and soloist. Wedding director was Mary Lois Vereen of Ash. The bride's cousin, Jimmy Price of Whiteville, presided over the guest register, and another cousin, Jeff Fowler of Ash, handed out pro grams. A reception in the church fellow ship hall followed the ceremony. Birthdays And Thursday, September 15 Becky Carroll, Adam Stanley, Morgan Lugo, Tracy Carroll, Pam ela Sapps, Ewell Evans, Jeremy Holden, Sally Milligan, Isobcl Bee be, Lena Mintz, Laura Leigh Skin ner, Cheryl Hughes, Judy Hooper, Rotha Cheers; Polly & Gary White, Paul A Terri Gibble, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Nance, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Bellamy, Mr. and Mrs. David Gris sett. Ken and Yvonne Ferguson, Eddie and Carolyn Sweatt. Friday, September 16 Don Norman, Donna Williamson, Susan Furr, Douglas Baines Jr., Adam Stanley, Ronald Cox, Ryan Cariyle, Katie H. Varnam, Robert Lancaster, Ann Caison, Sandra D. Thomas, June Evans, Donna Wil liamson, Cherri Cheek, Gloria Al len. Saturday, September 17 Elayne Brantley, Rose Candela, Elizabeth W. Lewis, Jeremy Grain ger, Dave Gibson, Rachel Dawn Eades, Shakema Desiree Morgan, Dave Gibson, Gladys Mosley, Ran dy Hewett, Dwight McCall, Her cules Stanley, Dan Norman, Shan non Carter, Clyde Watts, Norma Swarts, John Williams. Ashley Hob son, Corbit Lee McLean. Sunday, September 18 Helen Street, Alicia Dionne Cla Happy Birthday ?Mom f7V/V/V? Vbws Sa/d On Oak Island Paula Bena Porterfield and Wil liam Todd Smallwood, both of Long Bcach, were united in marriage Saturday, Sept. 10, in a 7 p.m. dou ble-ring ceremony at Oak Island Presbyterian Church, presided over by the Rev. Richard DePriter of Fayetteville. The bride is the daughter of (Jail S. Hatley of Long Beach and Don ald R. Porterfield of Marion, S.C. She holds an associate degree in dental hygiene from Central Pied mont Community College and is employed as a dental hygienist in Raleigh. The bridegroom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. William Boyce Smallwood of Long Beach. He has a bachelor of science degree in business adminis tration and is employed by Thomp son Dental Company in Raleigh. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a formal white gown of bridal satin with a Sabrina neck line and leg-of-mutton sleeves. Ap pliques of sequins and seed pearls embellished the gown, along with an attached chapel train which featured a large bow at the waist. She carried a bouquet of white orchids, roses, stephanotis and ivy. Matron of honor was Kim Creger of Troy. Bridesmaids were Monica Baldwin of North Wilkesboro, Laura Bame of Charlotte, Paula Kimball of Winston-Salem and Leigh Walker of Long Beach. The bridal attendants wore ice pink suits with jacket-style tops with pleated shoulders, square necklines and pearl buttons leading to fitted waistlines accented with pink lace appliques. Fitted calf-length skirts completed their suits. They earned bouquets of white orchids, roses and carnations with ivy and pink stream ers. Boyce Small wood served as his son's best man. Groomsmen were Ray Small wood, the groom's broth er, of Long Beach; Ric Porterfield, the bride's brother, of Long Beach; Mike Cierpiot of Boiling Spring Lakes, Corey Winston of Richmond, Va., Reed Thomas of Hassell and B.J. Averett of Florence, S.C. Wedding music was provided by Greg Walker, pianist and organist; Cathy Furpless, pianist; and Spencer and Cynthia Smith, vocalists. Bridal showers were hosted by Dean Mason of Supply, Sandra Mullins of Wilmington and the em ployees of Dr. John Madison and Dr. John Ward of Shallotte. A reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hatley, the bride's mother and stepfather. After a week-long wedding trip to Jam aica, the couple will make their home in Raleigh. Skipper-Evans Vows Said Krisinda Rose Skipper and Adam Ken Evans were married at 4 pjn. Aug. 6 in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Their vows were spoken before David Leggett, branch president. The bride is the daughter of Wycuff and Quintina Skipper of Stanbury Road. The groom's parents are WaddeU and Wanda Evans of Exum. Courses Offered In Calligraphy Brunswick Community College's Community Services Department will offer courses in calligraphy and stained glass this fall. The eight-week calligraphy class es will begin Sept. 22 and continue through Nov. 10, with each session lasting from 6:30 until 9 p.m. The course will be taught by Catherine Langsdorf in Room 138 of the BCC Campus in Southport. The self-supporting class will cost $30 per person plus a $15 supply fee. Two stained glass classes have al ready begun. The 12-week sessions are being taught by Ed Simpson at ****************** * * m * * * * * * * * * * * * j Lordy, Lordy \ Boyd is 40! Happy Birthday Sept. 15 Savannah Powell the Calabash Volunteer Fire De partment on Mondays and Wednes days from 1 -4 p.m. Fee is $36. For information on any of the classes, call BCC at 754-6922. Happy Birthday Emm Moon I Love You! Your Sis, Pat MRS. WILLIAM TODD SMALLWOOD ..J*aula Bend Porterfield Tommy Dorsey Orchestra C^. .lL^ x r ! OIUI IO %JKJ\J 1 1 IdJ^I t^V V I JUI lUb Buddy Morrow will conduct the Tommy Dorse y Orchestra in the first concert of Southeastern Community College's 1994-95 Performing Arts Series on Tuesday. Sept. 20. Connecticut native Morrow has been a featured musician with the bands of Tommy Dorsey, Paul White man, Artie Shaw and Jimmy Dorsey. He also has been a staff mu sician with such productions as the "Tonight Show" and the "Arthur Godfrey Radio Show." The modem Tommy Dorsey or chestra's repertoire includes the original big band's tunes plus popu lar music from Dixieland rhythm and blues and ballads to progressive jazz and current rock tunes. Some selections to be performed are "On the Sunny Side of the Street," "Stardust" and "Night Train," which was recorded by the Buddy Morrow Orchestra, a group Morrow formed years ago. The performance begins at 8 p m at the Bowers Cultural Arts Center at Whiteville High School. Admis sion is by SCC Performing Arts Series season ticket, which may be purchased at the door, or by S 10 sin gle-event ticket. Season tickets for the eight-event series are $40 Senior citizens age 65 and older receive a Si discount on individual event tickets, or $5 off season ticket prices. For tickets or information, call se ries director Richard Burkhardt at SCC (910)642-7141. Janls Thomas 910-799-7380 of the Cape Fear Cout , Experience Music With Your Child! \ 18 mo.-3 yr. 9:30-10:00 or 10:15-10:45 3K-5 yr. 11:00-11:45 \ Open to all area children Monday Classes The Robin's Nest. Southport COASTAL PEDIATRICS James v. Mulholland m.d. ?Fellow of American Academy of Pediatrics ?The Only Board Certified Pediatrician In Brunswick County Shallotte Professional Plaza 4428 Main street ? Shallotte 754-KIDS(5437) s^awoiKACOw Dewey Hill invites you to a Free Breakfast C/ ? m 1/ Saturday, Sept. 17, 7-10 am at Shallotte*s Newest & Finest Supermarket Intersection of Main St. and Hwy. 130 W. Enjoy eggs, grits, hash browns, bacon, sausage, toast, biscuits, coffee and milk. Sample our homemade sausage ! Come by and visit with our staff!