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Sunday, August 8, 2004 Jackson Sun LIVING Travel in brief Rare bird seen in South PHARR, Texas An alert went out to birders over the Internet about the appearance of a blackheaded nightingale thrush at a bird sanctuary in south Texas. Within days, visitors from both coasts, the Midwest and Florida had arrived for a look, leaving their signatures in the guest book. The thrush was spotted here in mid-June but was still gracing the area with its distinctive mating call more than a month later. The tiny orange-billed bird, which lives in the mountains of central Mexico, had never before been documented in the United States, said Mark Lockwood, secretary of the Texas Bird Records Committee. The Rio Grande Valley is known as a haven for bird watchers.

Every year, thousands of naturalists come to see the more than 500 species reported there. See royal wardrobe LONDON Fashionistas and fans of the British royals will find common ground at a newly opened exhibit at Kensington Palace called "'The Queen's Working Wardrobe: Memories of Royal Occasions 1945-1972." The show features 12 outfits worn by Queen Elizabeth II. The exhibit of royal couture remains on display at the palace until July of 2005. But it won't answer the question that haunts so many Elizabeth-watchers: What exactly has she been carrying around all these years in those little structured pocketbooks? Swim with sharks VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. Swim with the sharks, splash with the seals and get a kiss from a sea lion.

Aquariums around the country are inviting visitors to get wet with the creatures they've come to see. The Harbor Seal Splash at the Virginia Aquarium in Virginia Beach permits guests to step down onto submerged rocks in the seal tank as seals splash through the water with their trainer, while the Maui Ocean Center in Hawaii and the Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay offer scuba divers a chance to cavort underwater with sharks. The Associated Press Authors at 'Cocktail Hour' Authors scheduled to attend Cocktail Hour events in New Orleans, running Aug. 19-21, include: Alexandra Eliot Angle, authors of 'Cocktail Parties with a Twist' Ted Breaux, author of 'Absinthe: Sip of Seduction' Bev Church, author of 'The Joys of Entertaining' Thomas Connors, author of 'Meet Me in The Bar' I Dale DeGroff, author of 'The Craft of the Cocktail' I John DeMers, author of 'Best Wining and Dining in New Orleans' Katherine Fausset Rebecca Gerslung, authors of 'The Cooking Club Party Cookbook' Mittie Hellmich, photographer of 'High Balls, High Heels' Ron Sharon Tyler Herbst, authors of 'The Ultimate A to Bar Guide' I Robert Markel, author of 'Cocktails a Go-Go' Kerri McCaffety, author of 'Obituary Cocktail' Anistatia Miller Jared Brown, authors of 'Shaken Not Stirred' Robert Plotkin, author of 'The Bartender's Companion The Original Guide to American Cocktails Drinks' I Rollin Riggs, author of 'The Hangover Handbook' Diana Seay, author of '173 PreProhibition Cocktails: Potations So Good They Scandalized a President' Jessica Strand, author of 'Holiday Cocktails' Stephen Visakay, author of 'Vintage Bar Ware' James Waller, author 'Drinkology: The Art and Science of the Cocktail' David Wondrich, author of 'Esquire Drinks: An Opinionated Irreverant Guide to Drinking With 250 Drink Recipes' Additional features at 'Cocktail Hour' include: Purchase books on-site with Borders Books and have them shipped home with Royal Shipping. Taste classic New Orleans dishes with a twist by local chefs who will conduct cooking demonstrations of recipes using New Orleans' own Southern Comfort.

Participating chefs and restaurants are: Arnaud's Tommy DeGiovanni, Giovanni Duke LoCicero, Wolfe's of New Orleans Tom Wolfe, and G.W. Zydeque Tenney Flynn. Taste a signature Southern Comfort cocktail, served up by a celebrity bartender, and take a chance to win the Southern Comfort bar, designed by a local artist. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit a culinary school scholarship. Visit with Tennessee Williams, Truman Capote, M.W.

Heron and other famous characters who frequented the literary landmark, Hotel Monteleone, among other renowned New Orleans establishments. RSVPs are required to attend the Cocktail Hour. Call (504) 558-1820 or email to reply or for more information. Celebrations! engagements Proud Parents Hunter and Beth Henley of Jackson are proud to announce the birth of their son, William O'Neal Henley, 7 Ibs. 13 born on May 14, at JMCGH.

He has one big sister, Jenna Henley. Grandparents are Jerry and Janice Boone, and O'Neal and Brenda Henley, all of Jackson. Proud Parents Scott and Lori Raches of Jackson, TN are proud to announce the birth of their son, Evan Douglas Raches, 8 lIbs. 13 July 8, 2004 at Jackson General Hospital. He has one big brother, Brayden.

Grandparents are Bob Lynn Albright of Jackson, TN and Chuck Marcia Raches of Bozeman, MT. Proud Parents Stephen and Kimberly Reid Hale of Memphis are proud to announce the birth of their son, 2, Jackson Reid Hale, 5 lbs 2 oz. 17 born May 17, 2004 at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women. Grandparents are Steve Doris Reid of Jackson and Jim Lucia Hale of Fairfield Bay Arkansas. Proud aunt is Ashley Reid.

Tara Danielle Holtzclaw, Michael Ted Beck, Jr. Tara Danielle Holtzclaw and Michael Ted Beck, both of Jackson, Tennessee, will marry at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2004 at Northside Assembly of God. The bride-elect is the daughter of Daniel and Mindy Holtzclaw of Jackson, Tennessee. She is the granddaughter of Rev.

and Mrs. Roy Holtzclaw, Mr. Bobby Ralph and Ms. Nora Baldwin. She is the great granddaughter of Ms.

Mary Baker. Miss Holtzclaw is a 2001 graduate of Jackson Central-Merry High School and was Salutato-1 rian of her graduating class. She is currently a senior at Murray State University, attending on a Regents Scholarship. She serves as a Student Ambassador for the Murray State College of Education, and is also a recipient of the Outstanding Scholarship in Learning and Behavior Disorders. The prospective groom is the son of Ted and Naomi Beck of Jackson, Tennessee.

He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. James Beck, and Rev. and Mrs. Paul Hinton.

He is the great grandson of Ms. Hortense Haynes. Mr. Beck attended home school and graduated in 1999. He is currently employed by XSI.

All friends and family are invited to attend. Share your Celebration with all of West Tennessee! Call 731-423-0300 and find out how. The Jackson Sun First in News. jacksonsun.com Earlier Years Gail Wilkerson, Dr. Ken Wilkerson Wilkerson couple 50th Dr.

Ken and Gail Wilkerson recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their children. They were married July 27, 1954 in Lakeland, Florida. Ken retired from Lambuth University in 2000 after teaching there 32 years and serving as chairman of the Department of Religion and Philosophy. Ken formerly taught at Martin Methlodist College in Pulaski, TN, and also served as pastor of churches in Middle Tennessee and here in Madison County. Gail retired from the Humboldt City Schools System in 1995 after teaching 20 years.

She also worked in earlier years as la secretary at Martin Methodist College, Vanderbilt University, land The Upper Room in Nashville, TN. The Wilkersons have three children: Dr. Rubye Beck (Johnson City, TN), Laura Gail Eskenazi (Orlando, Florida), and 1 James Kenneth Wilkerson, Jr. (Palmer Lake, Colorado). They have six grandchildren: Alicia Gail Harris, Emily Beck, Claire Beck, Clio Gail Wilkerson, Robin Wilkerson, and Michael Eskenazi.

Miranda Leigh Casteel, 2LT Kyle Brandon Harris Mr. Mrs. Michael Casteel of Afton, Tennessee are please to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Miranda Casteel to 2LT Kyle Brandon Harris of Jackson, Tennessee. He is the son of Mr. Mrs.

Jim Murdaugh of Jackson, Tennessee and the late Ray Harris of Luray, Tennessee. The wedding will take place at Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Greeneville, Tennessee, Saturday, September 4, 2004. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. Mrs. Alfred E.

Sheets and Mr. Homer Casteel land the late Virginia Casteel, all of Afton. The groom-elect is the grandson of Mr. Mrs. Charles Isbell of Jackson, Tennessee, Mr.

Mrs. Vann David Harris of Luray, Tennessee and the late Mrs. James C. Murdaugh of Memphis, Tennessee. Miranda a 1999 graduate of Greeneville High School and a 2004 graduate of the University of Tennessee Martin, where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychollogy and is presently employed lat the Clyde B. Austin 4-H CenIter in Greeneville. Kyle is a 1996 graduate of Jackson Central Merry High School and a 2001 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin, where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He earned a Bachelor of Scilence in Criminal Justice. He was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army on May 15, 2004.

The Early Years In Earlier Years Harry M. and Frances Smith Johnson will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a recepItion on Sunday, August 15, 2004, from 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m., at Prospect Baptist Church in Hollow Rock, Tennessee. The Johnsons were married on August 8, 1954 in Corinth, Mississippi, in a double wedding with Bill and Helen Anglin. God has blessed this union with three children, Linda McDonald, Donna Fleenor (Richard) of Huntingdon, Robert Johnson (Stacy) of Capon Bridge, West Virginia; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

The reception will be hosted by their children and grandchildren, who invite family and friends to help us celebrate this joyous occasion. The couple requests no gifts please, your presence and well wishes will be their gift. Frances Smith Johnson, Harry M. Johnson Johnson couple 50th engagement and forth coming marriage of their daughter, Kylee Dawn Lovelace to Clinton Stuart Moore; son of Diane Maury City and Danny Moore of Alamo The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. And Mrs.

Martin Tawater of Alamo; Elsie Lovelace, the late Marvin Lovelace, and the late Billy Tritt all of Maury City. Miss Lovelace is a 1999 graduate of Crockett County High She is also a 2001 graduate of Elite School of Cosmetology. She is currently employed at Jeff's Hair Krafts in Alamo. The groom-elect is the grandson of Mr. Dewayne and Mrs.

Shirley Hull of Stanton and Mr. And Mrs. Earl Turnage of Mr. Moore is a 1997 graduate of Crockett County High School. He currently employed at Moore Pumps Inc.

in Friendship. The couple will exchange vows in a private beach ceremony in St. Lucia on August 26, 2004. Kylee Dawn Lovelace, Clinton Stuart Moore Mr. And Mrs.

Ricky Lovelace are pleased to announce the Celebrations! Kiernan Anne Leonard, Rodney Allen Archer Laura Nicole Davison, Matthew Bishop Page Laura Nicole Davison and Matthew Bishop Page will marry at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2004 at Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson, Tennessee. Music will begin at 1:30 p.m. The bride is the daughter of Joe and Dianne Davison of Dyersburg, Tennessee. She i is the granddaughter of Travis land Wallis Ann Davison of Fin(ley, Tennessee and David and Mary Puraty from Newbern, Tennessee.

Miss Davison is a 2000 gradulate of Dyer County High School in Newbern, Tennessee, and a 2004 graduate of Union University with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine. She plans to attend Physical Therapy in the fall of 2005. The prospective groom is the son of James and Elaine Page of Jackson, Tennessee. He is the grandson of Luther Bishop Mott and Martha Mott, and Lula Fay Hardin, all of Jackson. Mr.

Page is a 2000 graduate of Trinity Christian Academy in Jackson, Tennessee, and a May 2004 graduate of Union University with a Bachelor of Science in History. He plans on attending law school in 2005. All friends and relatives are invited to attend. After a honeymoon trip to Jamaica, the couple will reside in Jackson, Tennessee. Share your Celebration with all of West Tennessee! Call 731-423-0300 and find out how.

Birthdays, promotions, employee awards, graduations, etc. One column wide by 2.5 inches deep for only Birth Announcements with picture $28, without picture $14. The Jackson Sun First in News. jacksonsun.com "Wedding, engagement and anniversary space available. Please call for price.

Kiernan Anne Leonard of Jackson and Rodney Allen Archer of Clinton, TN were married on October 18, 2003 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Jackson. Fr. Gerard Finucane, formerly pastor of St. Therese Catholic Church in Clinton, said the Nuptial Mass uniting the couple.

The bride's gown was a candelight silk Reem Acra ball gown designed and made by her mother. A silver floral cross was embroidered on the bodice, and the bride's monogram was featured at the neckline and on the long English netting sleeves. The train of the dress was also embroidered with the silver cross and the bride's and groom's names and the date of their marriage. The bride's cathedral length veil, also designed and made by her mother, was of candlelight illusion and was embroidered with the silver cross and year of the couple's marriage. The bride carried a bouquet of whitel roses.

Her wedding ring belonged to her maternal great grandmother, Catherine Nemleckay, who was married in Czechoslovakia in 1893. The bride's attendants' floor length candlelight silk gowns were also designed and made by the bride's mother. The bridesmaids carried bouquets of pale pink roses. Kara Allen of Franklin, TN, and Eileen Nichols of Jackson, TN, served as Matrons of Honor for their Bridesmaids were Megan Archer of Clinton, sister of the groom; Rebecca Hoffman of Memphis, Mary Jo Howard Jackson, and Christy Neihoff of Jackson, friends of the bride; Kaytee Huffstutter of Asheville, NC, and Ginna Snyder of Woodruff, SC, University of Tennessee Band members; Tina Smith, friend of the groom, of Knoxville; Keri Snedden of Cinnaminson, NJ, cousin of the bride; and Michelle Tackett of Lake City, sister of the groom. AnnaBeth Rose of Jackson, niece of the bride, was the junlior bridesmaid.

Terry Archer, father of the groom, served as Best Man. Groomsmen were Charles Ambos, cousin of the bride, of Cinnaminson, NJ; Will Baker of Nashville, TN, Jonathan Bradley of Memphis, TN, and Jared Crothers of Huntsville, SC, University of Tennessee Band members; Jeff Cole of Clinton, Jesse Goins of Erie, PA, and Kyle Stone of West Palm Beach, FL, friends of the groom; Mason Leonard, brother of the bride, of Jackson; Roy Stooksbury, cousin of the groom, of City, TN and Shane Stooksbury, cousin of the groom, of Clinton. Ushers were Clyde Allen Ill of Franklin, TN and Barrett Nichols of Jackson, brothers in law of the bride. Ring bearer was Clyde Allen IV of Franklin, nephew of the bride. Connor Allen, Sloanel Nichols, Mason Leonard III, and George and Snedden, niece, nephews cousin of the bride, served as pages.

Music was provided by the Memphis String Quartet, flutist Pam Hanes, trumpeter Lee Wiemer, organist Marilyn Huntsman, and the Gallowglass Bagpipers of Memphis. Soloists were Will York of Jackson and Eric Tackett of Lake City, brother in law of the groom. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Mason A.

Leonard, Sr. of Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. Terry W. Archer of Clinton.

Grandparents are Mrs. Veronlica McKiernan and the latel George McKiernan of Salisbury, MD, the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leonard of Bradley Beach, NJ, Mr. and Mrs.

Paris Archer of Clinton, and Mr. and Mrs. William Ballard of Clinton. Following the wedding, a reception was held at the Jackson Golf and Country Club. The couple took a wedding trip to the Bahamas and Orlando, FL.

They live in Andersonville, TN. in.