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1 Lflxfftrg ID) How to find decorator for Sunday- October 20, 1985 Vows exchanged during weekend weddings I te? lb ft Theatre Greenwood Woman's Club member Phyllis McWatty talks with Donald McKellar about the program he will present on the theatre at the Woman's Club meeting Wednesday. Oct. 23 at 11:30 a.m. He will talk about all aspects of the threatre. The Ways and Means Committee is sponsoring a Halloween Fair and luncheon at the meeting.

The fair will feature Halloween crafts and decorations. To make reservations for the luncheon call 227-6974. Do not call the clubhouse. Reservations must be made by noon, Monday, Oct. 21.

Hostesses are Mrs. Thomas S. Burns and Mrs. Bruce A. Churchill, co-chairmen.

(Staff photo by Rebecca Reynolds) Gardening world By DR. SHELTON E. STEWART Lander College Professor of Biology Dickerson-Burch COLUMBIA Sarena Kay Dickerson and Preston Ratlin Burch were united in marriage during a 7 p.m. Saturday ceremony at St. Mark United Methodist Church with the Rev.

Franklin Morris officiating. A reception was hostedby the bride's parents at Wildewood Country Club. The bride of Columbia is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis H.

Dickerson of West Columbia. She is a 1978 graduate of Converse College with a B.A. degree and a 1981 graduate of the University of South Carolina Law School with a J.D. degree. She is employed as a staff attorney with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina.

The bridegroom of Columbia is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Burch of Greenwood. He is a 1979 graduate of Clemson University with a B.A.

degree, a 1982 graduate of the University of South Carolina Law School with a J.D. degree and a 1983 graduate of the University of Florida with a L.L.M. degree in taxation. He is an attorney with the firm of J. Fitzgerald O'Connor, P.A.

Lisa Dickerson of Columbia was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Traoey Cox of West Columbia. Kimberly Dickerson of Columbia and Alison Burch of Charlotte, N.C. The attendants wore royal blue, off the shoulder, long taffeta dresses with apricot and white flowers. The bride wore a formal gown of white summer satin fashioned with an asymmetrically dropped waistline.

The Venise lace one-shoulder bodice was accented with a satin bow on the right shoulder. The A-line draped skirt and semi-cathedral train were enhanced with Venise lace at the hemline. The matching two-tier fingertip length veil with finished edge and spot pearls fell from a halo of alencon lace enhanced with pearls and crystals. She carried an oval cascade of white den-drobium orchids, white lilies and white roses. The bridegroom's father served as best man.

Ushers were John G. Burch Jr. of Greenwood, William R. Dickerson of Charlotte, N.C, John Kingman Keating of Orlando, Robert OlUffe of Atlanta, Ralph Edward Hilsman of Spartanburg and Clack D. Hopkins III of Mt.

Pleasant. -r After- wadding trip to-North Myrtle Beach, couple will live in Columbia. Lee-Daniel ATLANTA, Ga. Kimery Ann Lee and Anthony Warren Daniel were united in marriage during a 6 p.m. Saturday ceremony at Mt.

Carmel A. E. Church with the Rev. Edsel F. Robinson Sr.

officiating. A program of wedding music was presented by Edsel Robinson Ronnie Harville, Dwight Smith, all of Atlanta, Donita Clayton, Desiree' Robinson and Monica Mason, all soloists of Atlanta. A reception was hosted by the bride's and bridegroom's parents at the Ramada Inn. of Marietta, Brenda M. Webb of Mauldin.

S.C, and Kathy LaSure of Atlanta. The bride wore a gown featuring a standup collar, sheer illusion net front and back yokes. The front yoke was gleamed with simulated pearls and rhinestones and the back closed with buttons and loops. Puffed sleeves and button and loop cuffs accented the dress. The back flounce extended into a cathedral length train with lace and rhinestones.

The cathedral length veil was accented with pearls and a nylon net veil and blusher. She carried a bouquet of carnations and baby's breath. Timothy Broughton of Atlanta and Xavier Scott of Decatur served as best men. Groomsmen were Napoleon Wallace, Darryl Thomas, Craig Jackson, Ulysess Callaway, all of Atlanta, Reggie George of Oakland, Michael Sharpe, Landon Lee, both of Lithonia, Keith Williams of Decatur, Harvey Marshall of Marietta and Wallace Nelms of Dacuta. Junior groomsmen were Pjarro Scott of Decatur and Neil Bridges II of Atlanta.

Dwight Deadwyler of Atlanta was the ringbearer. Ushers were Steve Daniel, Kelvin Grayson, both of Atlanta, Charles Craft of Chamblee and Douglas War-bington of Doraville. The couple will live at 3915 Emerald North Drive, Decatur. Wheless-Holley Deborah Lynn Wheless and Paul Eugene Holley were united in marriage during a 7:30 p.m. Saturday ceremony at Sifoam Baptist Church with the Rev.

Jackie Newton of Ninety Six officiating. A program of wedding music was presented by Jane Calhoun and Bonnie Keeter, soloist, both of Greenwood. A reception was hosted by the bride's parents in the social hall. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Kenneth Wheless of Route 3, Box 351. She is a 1983 graduate of Ninety Six High School and attended Newberry College. She is employed by the Beckman Center. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Holley of Ninety Six. He is a 1981 graduate of Ninety Six High School and attended Piedmont Technical College. He is employed by Midland Ross. Cindy Gentry of Ninety Six was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Kathy Wheless, Jamie Taylor, Debbie Holley, Sondra Holley, Stacy Wheless and Tara Wheless, all of Ninety Six.

Tiffaney Royston of Greenwood was flower girl. The attendants wore a royal blue taffeta gown featuring a sweetheart neckline with face sleeves and a gathered skirt fashioned with lace ruffles, ribbon bows and a cummerbund. They carried a bouquet of mixed summer flowers. The bride wore a formal white satin gown made by her mother-in-law featuring a nigh neckline and yoke of chantilly lace with a bodice of satin and an overlay of (See Weddings, page 2D) Keeping flowers fresh til Mrs. Preston R.

Burch Sarena K. Dickerson Mrs. Paul E. Holley Deborah L. Wheless The bride of Decatur is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Landon Lee of Greenwood, S.C. She is a 1979 graduate of Greenwood High School and received a B.S. degree in early childhood education from Morris Brown College. She is assistant director of Kid-Ko Day Care Center.

The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Daniel of Doraville. He attended Peachtree High School, Dekalb Junior College and Morehouse College. He is employed with Tradin Times Newspaper.

Evetta Lee was the maid of honor and Delores Norman was the matron of honor, both of At-, lanta. Bridesmaids were Beverly Hood of Doraville, Delphine Mrs. Anthony W. Daniel Kimery A. Lee Mrs.

James A. Walton Tracy Thompson Sharpe of Lithonia, Deborah Latimer, Mary Williams, both of Greenwood, S.C, Brenda Scott of Decatur, Pamela Sullivan of Laurens, S.C, Sharon Thomas, Debra White and Valencia Williams, all of Atlanta. Gevara V. Anty of Greenwood, S.C, was the flower girl. The attendants wore bare shoulder gold gowns with elastic waists trimmed with sequins and a full floor length skirt.

They also wore black lace elbow length gloves trimmed with gold sequins and carried candles with a lamp base and glove decorated with black and gold ribbons. Honorary attendants were De-loris A. Anty, Deborah A. Burns, both of Greenwood, Betty Young water at all times. Continuous water on stems cause rotting.

If the end of the stem becomes soft, it should be cut off. Routine cleanliness is necessary to the life of cut flowers. All containers must be clean. All damaged and diseased leaves and stems should be removed to eliminate bacteria that cause decay. Leaves immersed under water nourish the bacteria that shorten the life of flowers.

Generally, the more leave that are left on the flower stem, the longer the blooms will last. Foliage continues to provide energy for sustaining life when there is a source of light. Some flowers such as daffodils exude a slimy substance from newly cut stems. Stems that exude when cut should be given special care. Freshly cut daffodils should be left in water for six hours to allow time for all materials to exude.

Then the flowers should be transferred into clean water without recutting the stem. Flowers are highly sensitive to ethylene. Ethylene is natural gas that is produced by aging leaves, flowers, and fruits. Ethylene causes petals and leaves to wilt and drop. Carnations, lilies, baby's breath and sweet peas are especially harmed by ethylene.

Cut flowers need a continuous supply of energy (food). Without energy, proteins in plants decompose and release ammonia. Ammonia turns red colors to blue and shortens the life of blooms considerably. Floral preservatives should not be added to flowers immediately after gathering. Sugars in floral preservatives slow the uptake of water in stems.

As soon as flowers are cut, they should be placed in a deep, container of plain, warm water. Stems absorb warm water rapidly. Placing stems in deep water forces most of the air out. Air bubbles slow or stop the flow of water through stems. Floral preservatives should then be added three or more hours after freshly gathered flowers have been stored: in plain water.

Flowers with bent necks can frequently be restored by recutting the stems and placing the ends in hot water. The ends should remain in hot water until the heads regain an upright position. Some stems, such as roses, have sharp prickles and spines. Spines should be left on stems as much as possible. Spines that are removed leave wounds for the entrance of bacteria and permit water to escape without reaching the bloom.

Fresh cut flowers can be made to last for one or more weeks when given proper care. Clean water, cool temperatures and floral preservatives prolong then-life and usefulness. Fresh cut flowers, treated properly, will remain in good condition for extended periods of time. When gathered, flowers should be free of blemishes and have yellow anthers and brighly colored petals. Brown, opened anthers and dull colored petals indicate old blooms.

It is best to gather flowers early in the morning when they are filled with water and have been chilled by low night temperatures. After the flowers are gathered, the stems should be placed immediately in deep, warm water. The stems should be cut again under water to prevent air from entering and blocking the uptake of water. Stems should be cut on a slant to create a large surface area. When cut straight across, stems rest squarely on the bottom of the container which inhibits the uptake of water.

Commercially prepared chemical preservatives prolong the life of cut flowers. Florist preservatives contain an acid, sugar and one or more heavy metals. Acids inhibit the growth of bacteria which clog the water-conducting tissues in plants. Water-conducting tissues must remain open to conduct water upward. Sugar provides energy for flowers, and heavy metals retain the bright and true colors of blooms.

Many forists urge that preservatives be added to all water that is lost from arrangements of flowers. Florist preservatives should not be used in metal containers. Preservatives etch, discolor and erode metal containers. Temperature is critical to the lasting qualities of flowers. Carnations and roses deteriorate three times faster when stored at 41 degrees rather than at 30 degrees.

Although it is impractical or impossible to refrigerate flowers in the home, it is easy to keep them away from direct sources of heat. Cut flowers should be placed away from radiators, heat registers, sunshine and other sources of heat. At night floral arrangements should be placed in the coolest location available in the home. High humidity helps preserve the life of flowers. The higher the humidity, the less water a flower uses.

Humidity can be increased by misting the flowers with water. A fine mist of water on foliage and blooms twice daily will enhance their appearance and increase their life. Flowers last a long time when treated properly. For example, a freshly gathered gerbera daisy may last two weeks in a vase. The base must be clean and a few drops of chlorine bleach added as a disinfectant (six drops of chlorine bleach in a pint of water).

Disinfectants prevent the growth of bacteria. The cut ends of stems should remain in shallow Keeping informed By KAY GREGORY County Extension Agent Clemson University Extension Service LOFT 6 ft. 3 in. 16X20 CARPORT 20ft 53 ft. PLAN 9X11 Selecting a house plan Choosing a house plan and building a nome for your family is a major decision.

It is also very probably the largest financial investment your family will make. So many things need to be considered in selecting the plan that will meet your family's particular needs and wants. Comfort, convenience, and energy requirements are often deciding factors. Clemson Extension Service has quite a few house plans that are available to the public at minimal cost. Agricultural Engineers have developed and adapted these plans to make wise use of living snace and to be enerev efficient.

Some are for small vacations cottages, some plans are for ranch or farm type houses and many are for more traditional 3 or 4 or even 5 bedroom size homes. Sever available plans are designed to take advantage Of solar energy for beating. There are several rilans with special provisions for he handicapped, and one 3 bedroom plan Includes a suite (bedroombath) adapted for use by someone who is handicapped. We even have plans for a detached contemporary carport, hop and storage building. If you are considering building, give us a call at 229-6681 or come by Room 207 in the County Courthouse to look over the house plans we have to offer.

20ftl 8ft A versatile building tion if it is ideally located on the west or northwest side of the house. It can block hot west sun in summer and cold northwest winds in winter. Private areas include bedrooms and baths, and possibly a study or sewing room. Correct location of the areas on the building site can help with energy conservation. Some estimate that 30 percent savings in heating and cooling costs over the life of the house can be achieved.

tractive guest or dressing drawings with available from phone 229-6681. quarters, a playhouse for children rooms for a pool. Scale building specifications are Clemson Extension Service, This contemporary carport, shop and storage building is a free-standing building with space for two vehicles, as well as space for lawn and garden equipment and a small workshop. Innovations could produce at Woman's Club calendar of events WEDNESDAY. OCT.

23 The Ways and Means Committee will sponsor a luncheon at 11: 30 a.m. with a program on "Theatre" by Donald McKellar. There will also be a Halloween Fair with decorations for sale. Hostesses are Mrs. Thomas S.

Burns and Mrs. Bruce A. Churchill; co-chairmen. EVENT RESCHEDULED Dedication services for the Blue Star Memorial scheduled for Wednesday have been changed to Sunday, Nov. 10 at 2:30 p.m.

The ideal orientation of a house on a lot is with the long axis or roofline sited east to west. Also, the majority of the glass areas should face south to maximize heat gain in the winter and minimize neat from the hot summer sun. Give us a call if you would like us to help with evaluating a house plan or a potential building site. Also, let us know if you would like to look through the house plans available in our office. House plans naturally divide themselves into three general areas; the living area, the working area and the private area.

Living areas are composed of the great room or den, the living room and the dining area. Working areas consist of the kitchen and utility. These are closely related to the car parking area in order to get groceries and cleaning supplies into the house and garbage out. The garage or carport can serve a second func.