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2C Th IndexjjourTiwI, Greenwood, S.C., March 27, 1994 Ceremonies unite couples CnnCi Piedmont Technical College with an associate degree in electrical engineering, he is a technician with Milliken Co. Susan White of Abbeville was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Victoria Mann of Pendleton and Tammy Wilson of Abbeville. Caroline Cothran of Atlanta, Ga. was a junior bridesmaid.

Flower girls were Rebecca Hembree and Kayle Hembree, both of Calhoun Falls. Ashley Hembree of Calhoun Falls was train bearer. The bride wore a formal gown of white silk shantung featuring a jewel neckline with a deep back. Pearls and bugle beads bordered with soutache braid enhanced the neckline and formed a cuff effect on the elbow-length pouf sleeves. Alencon lace embellished with pearls and iridescents lavished the bodice, sleeves, and skirt front The detachable cathedral-length train was highlighted by cut-outs appliqued with beaded lace and matching lace bordered the hemline.

A candy box bow adorned the back waistline. Her two-tiered veil of illusion featured a scalloped edge and iridescent accents and was caught by a headpiece of sequins enhanced with pearl loops. She carried a bouquet of calla lilies and white roses accented with baby's breath and greenery. The attendants wore formal gowns of black and white satin accented with a print inlay. Elbow-length black satin gloves enhanced the ensemble.

They carried calla lilies highlighted with baby's breath and greenery. Ushers were Jody Thomasson of Charleston, Chad Karls, and Joey Rogers, both of Abbeville. Zane Newton of Greenwood was ringbearer. The bride's parents hosted a reception in the church social hall following the ceremony. The couple will live at 211-B Wardlaw St.

(Continued from page 1C) Bridesmaids were Mrs. Anne Fuller, the bride's sister, Amy Fuller, the bride's niece, both of Maitland, Mrs. Shannon Cook, Mrs. Candy Hull, both of Greenwood, and Mrs. Debbie Koon of Greenville.

Lindsay Gray and Hannah Gray, the bride's nieces, both of Greenwood, were flower girls. The bride, escorted down the aisle by her father, Mickey McCall, wore a handmade formal gown of ivory Thai silk of her own design. The scalloped neckline highlighted a fitted bodice of French lace. Seed pearls enhanced the long tapering lace sleeves. A low scalloped back highlighted the basque waistline.

A bow adorned the chapel-length train flowing from a full skirt. Her full-length veil of ivory illusion was caught by a crown embellished with silk rosettes and accents of pearl strands. She carried a cascade bouquet of stargazer lilies, bridal white roses, and gardenias accented by sword fern. The bridesmaids wore street-, length, sheath dresses of fuchsia silk shantung featuring a sweetheart neckline flowing into a scalloped back accented with a bow and long sleeves. They carried nosegays of stargazer lilies, deep pink tulips, purple Dutch iris, bridal white roses, and yellow button mums enhanced with sword fern.

The flower girls wore handmade tea-length gowns of ivory Thai silk in a princess-style. A halo of flowers adorned their hair and they carried a garland of greenery. Joseph Olenoski Jr. of Spokane, the bridegroom's brother, was best man. Ushers were Stan Gilbert of Napoleon, Ohio, Spencer Holt of Syl-vania, Ohio, Joseph Sankey of and John Swope of Mountainview, Calif.

A reeeption, hosted by the bride and bridegroom, at the Colleton River Plantation Clubhouse followed the ceremony. After a wedding trip to Barbados, the couple will live temporarily in Palm Beach Gardens. McDowell-Thigpen Laurie Ann McDowell of Concord, N.C. and Steven Roy Thigpen of Kannapolis, N.C. exchanged vows of marriage during a 4 p.m.

Saturday ceremony at South Main Street Baptist Church in Greenwood with Dr. M.B. Morrow of Gaffney and the Rev. Ryan Ek-lund, church pastor, officiating. Mrs.

Kenneth Adams and Keith Polatty, both of Greenwood, presented a program of wedding music. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Keith McDowell of 207 Yosemite Drive in Greenwood. She is a 1990 graduate of Funnan University with a B.A.

de gree in history. She is employed with Hartsell, Hartsell, Mills, P.A. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Hill Thigpen of Kannapolis.

He is also the grandson of Mrs. Roy S. Braswell of Kannapolis. He graduated from Furman University in 1991 with a B.A. degree in economics.

He is employed with R.S. Braswell Co. in Kannapolis. Mary Wylie McDowell of Greenwood, the bride's sister, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs.

Keith McDowell, Elizabeth Ouzts, both of Columbia, Mrs. Robert Clybum of Tega Cay, Mrs. Stuart Pettit of Greenwood, Mrs. Joel Smith of Lexington, and Sheri Hughes of Rock Hill. The bride wore a formal gown of candlelight brocade featuring a sweetheart neckline enhanced with a double edged pearl and beaded trim.

Shoulder poufs highlighted long fitted sleeves with matching pearl accents at the wrist. The fitted bodice flowed into a basque waistline accented with pearls. The full skirt cascaded into a cathedral-length train. Her two-tiered, cathedral-length train was caught by a tiara embellished with pearls. She carried an arm bouquet of small white alstromeria, white tulips and roses enhanced with white moire ribbon, lace, and pearls.

The attendants wore formal, two-piece suits of black brocade with antique lace and pearl button accents highlighting the jacket topping a full-length sheath skirt. Shoulder poufs enhanced the short sleeves. They carried arm bouquets of small yellow alstromeria, yellow tulips, and red freesia accented with yellow moire ribbon, lace, pearls, and baby's breath. Alton Hill Thigpen was his son's best man. Ushers were Greg A.

Dodd of Concord, Jack Keith McDowell Jr. of Columbia, Allen Kipling McDowell of Richland, and David Allen Thigpen of Kannapolis. A reception at the church hosted by family and friends of the couple followed the ceremony. After a wedding cruise to Co-zumel, Mexico, the couple will live in Kannapolis. White-Rogers ABBEVILLE Jennifer Lynn White and Rodney Wayne Rogers, both of Abbeville, were united in marriage during a 3 p.m.

Saturday ceremony at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Abbeville with the Rev. Edward Geary of Abbeville officiating. Thales Mims and David Eller, both of Abbeville, presented, a program of wedding music. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

James White of 500 Marshall Ave. in Abbeville. She graduated from Anderson College with a B.A. degree in interior design. She is employed with Edith's Decorating House in Abbeville.

The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Rogers of Route 3, Abbeville. A graduate of Sleepy gD Barden-Sorrow NINETY SIX The Rev. and Mrs.

S. Dennis Barden of 104 Kate Fowler Rd. in Ninety Six announce the engagement of their daughter, April Joy, to James Russell Sorrow. The bride-elect of Ninety Six graduated from Ninety Six High School in 1989 and attended Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Ga. She is employed with United Savings Bank in Greenwood.

The bridegroom-elect of Greenville is the son of the Rev. and Mrs. J.C. Sorrow of 128 Avondale Rd. in Greenwood.

A 1988 graduate of Ware Shoals High School, he attended Clemson University. He is employed with the Greenville City Police Department. The wedding is set for 5 p.m. Barrett-Jabber SPARTANBURG Mrs. Ad-drinia Simpson Barrett of Spartanburg announces the engagement of her daughter, Florence Nightingale, to Frederick Earl Jabber.

She is also the daughter of the late Jonathan Barrett The bride-elect of Columbia is a candidate for a juris doctorate degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in May. A honor graduate of Spartanburg High School, she graduated from the University of South Carolina with two undergraduate degrees, a B.A. in journalism and a B.A. in political science. She is a member of the Gamma Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the National Bar Association, and Big BrothersBig Sisters mentor program.

The bridegroom-elect of Columbia is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jabber Sr. of Ninety SixAjraduate of Ninety Six High Anderson College with an associate of arts degree in retail management, he graduated from Winthrop Univer- McGaha-Mayo Mr. and Mrs.

David J. McGaha of 1102 Anderson SL in Greenwood announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Elaine, to Bryan Lee Mayo. The bride-elect of Greenwood is a Greenwood County Emergency Communications 911 telecommu-nicator and a member of APCO. A graduate of Northwood High School in Shreveport, she is a student at Piedmont Technical College studying criminal justice. She received NCIC certification in police communications from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.

She is a member of Associated Public Safety Communications Officers, Inc. (APCO). The bridegroom-elect of 216 Hunter Rd. in Greenwood is the son of Calvin Lee Mayo and Dianne G. Mayo, both of Green-woo.

A graduate of Eagle High School in Fort Campbell, he is a pre-nursing student at Piedmont Technical College and a certified intermediate emergency medical technician with. Green-' wood County Emergency Medical Morton-Henderson Mrs. Mildred Callaham and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morton, all of Greenwood, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sandy Lanett, to Kenneth Milliard Henderson.

The bride-elect of Atlanta, Ga. graduated from South Carolina State College in Orangeburg in 1988 with a B.S. degree in computer science and a minor in business. She is a 1983 graduate of Greenwood High School. The bridegroom-elect of Atlanta is the son of Mrs.

Gladys Walcott and John Henderson, both of Cleveland, Ohio. He is a 1979 graduate of Shaw High School in Cleveland. The wedding is set for 4 p.m. "April 23 at Jackson Memorial Bap- tist Church in Atlanta. No formal invitations will be imi in sleep easier.

Don't exercise too close to bedtime. Your body won't have time to shift gears. Cut down on stimulants. Caffeine in coffee, tea, soft drinks and chocolate can make it harder to get sleep and stay asleep. Nicotine in cigarettes has similar effects.

Sleep on a good bed. A mattress that's too small, too soft, too hard or too old can rob you of healthy sleep. In order to get quality sleep, you need a mattress that provides maximum comfort and support. 1 Drink 'in moderation. Alcohol may make you feel drowsy, but it deprives your body of deep sleep and causes awakenings throughout the night.

Go for quality, not just quantity. The amount of sleep needed varies from person to person. But everyone must have good, solid sleep in order to feel well rested. Worry early. Plan your next APRIL JOY BARDEN May 14 at South Greenwood Pentecostal Holiness Church.

FLORENCE N. BARRETT sity with a B.S. degree in retail management. He is a member of 100 Black Men of the Midlands and the Big BrothersBig Sisters mentor program. The wedding is set for 4 p.m.

August 27 at Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Spartanburg. 1 MMfeaMtfT" KIMBERLY E. McGAHA Services. The wedding is set for 4 p.m. April 9 at First Damascus Church in Greenwood followed by a reception at 216 Hunter Rd.

No formal invitations will be sent Friends and relatives are invited to attend. SANDY LANETT MORTON sent. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. 1 am PHARMACY li 1202-AAbbeviUeHwy. 'A Insomnia, apnea most common types of sleep-related disorders (Continued from page 1C) to noise muffling sounds can decrease sleep distractions.

And couples whose sleep habits keep one another awake need to compromise. If one is cold and the other is hot, an electric blanket with separate settings may be the answer. Partners competing for space should consider getting a bigger bed. For a good day's work, the council recommends the following tips for getting a good night's sleep: Keep regular hours. Stick to a sleep schedule to keep your body clock in sync.

Try to get up and go to bed during the same hours every day even on weekends. Doing the same things every night before bedtime helps cue your body that it's time to sleep. Exercise regularly. Exercise reduces stress and lets the body and mind un-wind so you can Daylight (Continued from page 1C) before bedtime or cutting back on caffeine-containing products, can help. "It's also important to avoid watching a bedside clock, which can cause stress by reminding you that you're still awake at a late hour," adds Dr.

Neu-bauer. "A physician can re-commend more sophisticated behavioral techniques, and when appropriate, prescribe sleep medications." More tips on improving sleep can be found in a free brochure available by calling 1-800-SHUTEYE, a toll-free hotline open 24 hours a day. Helpful hints Cooking for a crowd? Cup these guidelines for your next bash: 50 servings equals approximately 2 -gallons of ice cream (12 cup per serving); 12 pounds boneless cooked ham (4-ounce servings); 1 pound of coffee (6-ounce cup per person); 2 quarts olives or pickles and 1 22 pounds mixed nuts. day's activities early in the evening so worry won't keep you awake when you go to bed. Set aside a regular time to make lists and work out problems.

ured during the day. "Because the patients do not obtain a quality amount of rest while sleeping, their daytime performance deteriorates. They may fall asleep in meetings, while driving or even when they are engaged in conversation," he said. If sleep apnea is not treated, the patient may develop chest pain, high blood pressure, or problems with the kidney, heart or lungs, according to Dr. Chaudhary.

Sleep apnea patients also have a high rate of automobile accidents and receive more traffic tickets than average. In extreme cases, the patient may die from a lack of oxygen if he stops breathing for too long. Diagnosis for sleep apnea and-other disorders includes a sleep questionnaire and monitoring the sleeping patient, measuring brain breathing, muscle activity and other vital Treatments may include changing sleep habits, AUGUSTA, Ga. While most people wake up refreshed after a night's sleep, those with a sleep disorder often begin the day air ready feeling tired, according to a sleep specialist at the Medical College of Georgia. "The two most common types of sleep-related disorders are sleep apnea and insomnia." said Dr.

Bashir A. Chaudhary, director of the Georgia Sleep Center at MCG, where specialists in pulmonology, neurology and pediatrics provide individualized treatment. Approximately one-third of the population has a sleep disorder at some time during their lives, he said. Patients with sleep apnea stop breathing for more than 10 seconds at a time, and may not breathe for nearly a minute. While it can affect anyone, most people with the disorder are overweight men.

They often snore loudly, toss and turn during sleep and feel extremely Watch what you eat. Eating too much before bedtime makes your digestive system work overtime, interrupting sleep. A rumbling empty stomach can, losing any excess weight, medication, surgery or wearing a special mask to help push air through the nose and throat. Patients with insomnia, another common sleep disorder which is often stress-related, have difficulty falling asleep at night The condition affects approximately one- (Sec Insomnia, page 3C) Congratulations! Start Smart! Build your good credit rating and get the best buys in home furnishings tScicloooU HOME FURNISHING CENTERS 1302 Bypass 72 Greenwood 223-7227 next to Wal-Mart Valances Draperies Bed Skirts All Kinds of Shades Pillows Pillow Shams 223-0825 How does your garden grow? Read Today's Living Iko a WESTSIDE to Custom Made Draperies Specializing in All Types of Your Neighborhood Gift Shop Xt New Spring Fabrics Some Closeouts to l0 Ihz "Easter (Bunny Shops tHerell Let our rruftHHK'n convert your sofas and chairs into BETTER than new furniture. Quality remains after the price is forgotten.

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