Page D2 The Leaf-Chronicle FEATURES www.theleafchronicle.com WEDDINGS ENGAGEMENTS Pedigo Vaughn O'Sullivan Nicholas Helen Louise O'Sullivan and John Russell Nicholas exchanged wedding vows on Dec. 15, 2001, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Eric Fowlkes officiated. The bride is the daughter of Thomas and Esther O'Sullivan of Clarksville.
The groom is the son of John W. Nicholas of Iowa and David and Theresa Wood of Clarksville. Kristina O'Sullivan was of honor. Attendants were Lori Abernathy, Amanda Fields, Johnna Lee, and Shelley Scott. Amanda Brown and Aldrid Lopez were flower girls.
Chris Seay was best man. Groomsmen were Rob King, Steve Roberts, Kevin Teasley, and Brad Welker. in Dalton Lee-Cruz was ring bearer. A reception was held at the Riverview Inn. Mr.
and Mrs. John Russell Nicholas Following a wedding trip to Cancun, Mexico, the couple will reside in Clarksville. Keys Hayes Joel T. and Mary Elizabeth Keys of St. Simons Island, Ga.
announce the engagement of their daughter, Leah Thompson Keys, to Riggs Leigh Hayes III, son of Riggs L. Jr. and Kendra W. Hayes of Clarksville. The wedding will be 11 a.m.
April 20, 2002 at St. Ignatius Church in St. Simons Island. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Virginia R. Taylor of Aiken, S.C.
and the late Frank E. Taylor, and the late Theodore C. and Margery S. Keys. She is a graduate of Virginia Episcopal School, Lynchburg and attended the College of Charleston, Charleston, S.C.
Hayes i is the grandson of Clyde Wright of Clarksville and the late Agnes Wright, and the late Riggs L. Sr. and Linda W. Hayes. He is Leah Thompson Keys a graduate of Clarksville Academy Riggs Leigh Hayes Ill and Austin Peay State University.
Farmer Montgomery Mary Elizabeth Farmer and James Douglas Montgomery announce their engagement. Family and friends are invited to attend the 5 p.m. wedding Feb. 16, 2002, at Pleasant View United Methodist Church. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Pullman A.
and Fannie Bell Kelly. She is a retired employee of Parks-Belk. Montgomery is the son of the late Carl and Lulla Bell Mont- Mary Elizabeth Farmer gomery. He is a barber and a Navy James Douglas Montgomery Davis Allensworth Mickey and Mary Davis of Clarksville announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Michael Davis, to John W. Allensworth son of John and Jeri Allensworth of Clarksville.
The wedding will be 5 p.m. Feb. 23, 2002, at Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Polk and Lorene Davis and the late Morris and Dorothy Seay. She is a 2000 graduate of Austin Peay State University and is employed by the Bone and Joint Group.
The groom is the grandson of Emily Allensworth of Clarksville and the late Typp Allensworth, Ruby Williams of VanLeer, and the Mary Michael Davis late Jerrel Gilmore. He is a self em- John W. Allensworth Jr. ployed farmer. UPCOMING REUNIONS Northeast High School Class of 1977 is planning its 25th reunion.
Alumni can sign up at classmates.com to receive information or contact the committee at For details, call Connie Baggett 648-2154. The Clarksville High School Class of 1977 will be having its 25th class reunion May 31-June 1. Alumni who have new addresses or addresses of classmates who have moved, can foward information to Class of 1977, 907 Austin Drive, Clarksville, TN 37040. For details, call William Melan at 906-6726. call 648-5721.
Precious Friends Puppy Res- If you would like an older pet, Second Chance and Happy Tails may be the place for you. The nokill shelter specializes in finding homes for older dogs but also has young pets. An adoption fee of $65- 85 includes spaying or neutering, paid for and arranged in advance by the shelter. For information, call Inge Irby at 503-8300 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m daily.
Food donations are gladly accepted. Many homeless kitties have temporary residence at Cats Us. Adoption fees at the no-kill shelter are $50 for male cats and $60 for females, which includes spaying or neutering. If you adopt a kitten too young for spaying or neutering, Cats Us pays for the surgery when the cat is old enough to have it. Cats Us is located at 119 Providence Blvd.
For information, call 503-0053. The shelter accepts food donations. Bowl Continued from D1 Elizabeth Camille Pedigo and Michael 1 Randolph Vaughan exchanged wedding vows on Dec. 29, 2001, at Madison Street United Methodist Church. The Revs.
Douglas N. Norfleet and Enoch Hendry officiated. The bride is the daughter of Joel and Martha Pedigo of Clarksville. The groom is the son of Alfred and Jane Vaughan of Kingsport. Lora Mitchell was the maid of honor.
Attendants were Julie Blair, Ashley Robeson, Jennifer Zurawick, Kathryn Whitfield, and William Pedigo III. Lauren Pierce was flower girl. Alfred Vaughan was best man. Groomsmen were Matthew Vaughan, Mark Vaughan, Wesley Heinlein, Brian Boatright, and Bri- an Quesinberry. A reception was held at the Clarksville Country Club.
Following a wedding trip to St. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Randolph Vaughan Maarten, the couple will reside Decatur, Ga. Downton Townsend Lucy Marie Downton and James Allen Townsend exchanged wedding vows on Sept.
22, 2001, at Charles Hand's farm. Joe Creek officiated. The bride is the daughter of John Downton of Lebanon and Carol Downton of Nashville. The groom is the son of Guy Townsend of Stuart, and Pamela Hankins of Clarksville. Melody Moss was maid of honor.
Attendants were Amy Fessenden, Mollie Downton-Durham, and Michelle Crowe. Laura Keen and Katie Keen were flower girls. Marty Baker was the best man. Groomsmen were Chip Lee, Loren Richards, and Rocky Nolan. Benjamin Townsend was the ring bearer.
Mr. and Mrs. A reception was held at Charles James Allen Townsend Hand's farm. Williamsburg, the couple will Following a wedding trip to reside in Clarksville. Blankenship Gambrel Lisa Marie Blankenship and Bobby LeWayne Gambrel announce their engagement.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend the 2 p.m. wedding March 10, 2002, at Chappell Acres in Springfield. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Margarete Blankenship of Elkton, Ky. She i is a 1997 graduate of Todd County Central High School and attends Hopkinsville Community College. Gambrel is the son of Dean and Kathy Gambrel of Clarksville.
He is a 1998 graduate of Montgomery Central High School, is a landscaper, and is employed by Quebcor. Lisa Marie Blankenship Bobby LeWayne Gambrel Meltons celebrate 60th anniversary Luther Hodge and Ann Melton of Clarksville celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Feb. 8, Children of the couple are Lane Langford and Bobby Melton. The couple was married on Feb. 8, 1942, in Henderson, Ky.
He is retired from Melton Construction. She, the former Anne Lee King, is retired from Thomas Industries. Mr. and Mrs. Members of Hilldale Church Luther Hodge Melton of Christ, the couple has one grandchild.
MORE PETS OF THE WEEK Hoover is waiting for a home at The Humane Society of Clarksville, 614 Spring St. Hours of operation are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. -2 p.m. Saturdays.
An $85 adoption fee includes a $30 credit toward spayor neutering. For information, call 648-8042 or log on to www.clarksvillehumane.petfinder.org. can be found at St. Francis Animal Rescue. Adoption fees of $75 for mixed breeds and $100 for purebreds, which include spay- Cher ing or neutering.
For information, call 503-9057, or find pictures of the on Saturday. and Adoption for fees are $77 dogs available for adoption at for dogs $76 cats, which inwww.sfar.petfinder.org. The group cludes a $50 certificate free toward gladly accepts food donations and bies spaying shot. or neutering Unsterilized and a ravolunteers. animals can find a cuddly pet at more than 6 months old must be Animal Control and Adoption Ser- taken from the shelter directly to vice, 1231 Highway Drive.
Adoption a veterinarian to be spayed Ten- or hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday neutered, as required by through Friday and 9 a.m.- noon nessee state law. For information, Weathers and Izak and West. Bowl for Kids' Sake participants can catch a sneak preview of Izak and West's new video "Everything was fine," that is scheduled to air soon on CMT. Cameras will be shooting footage during their Pinnacle performance that will be used for an upcoming video.
March 3 entertainment includes Bad Habits, Windsor and Mike Robinson hitting the stage. Why the money matters From Thomas' perspective the money raised by Bowl for Kids' Sake provides for "little moments of big magic." Thomas retired from the Air Force and has lived in Clarksville for seven years. He has been a BBBS volunteer for six years and has had a little brother for 3 years. While in the military, he bowled on an intramural team. "Now is the only time I pick up a bowling ball is for Bowl for Kids' Sake and with my little brother," Thomas says.
Thomas is one of hundreds of local volunteers carrying on the legacy of Big Sisters, the nation's largest youth mentoring organization founded in 1904. Helping children reach their individual potential and offering them a positive role model is what BBBS is all about, Thomas says. DePriest says BBBS of Clarksville services about 120 children across Montgomery County. Thomas knows the one-on-one contact with youngsters results in significant positive growth. "I saw it with my little brother.
His grades in school improved and he would never had had that opportunity if not for a program like BBBS," Thomas says. De Priest agrees. He points to last year's state evaluation of BBBS of Clarksville. Play Continued from D1 TOXI DS SA 1 Donna Leaf-Chronicle Jim Thomas reviews some Bowl for Kids' Sake literature with Adam Caver. The two will join in the fundraiser, which raises money for Big Sisters of Clarksville.
cent of the children enrolled in school-based mentoring programs improved their grades, Fifty percent of the youngsters enrolled improved conduct and language skills and 46 percent improved their reading skills. "The benefits of our programs are undeniable. Our programs actually help children," DePriest says. He adds, "We encourage people to come out and bowl. One game does a lot of good for the community and the kids." Ann Wallace may be reached at 245-0287 or by e-mail at The critique found that 68 per- APSU women's study program, said son said.
Ensler's play is a multi-cultural per- "It's funny and sad. This play isspective of more than 200 interviews n't just a chick thing. It's a touching with women around the world in- portrayal that will help men emcluding Bosnia and Afghanistan. pathize with women," Carter said. She said the actors would read the Admission is $3 with 10 percent monologues from cards the of the proceeds channeled back to method designed and encouraged by the V-Day non-profit organization to Ensler.
sponsor Afghan refugee women. "We don't want to be over-re- Carter said the remainder is slated hearsed because the idea is for the for local agencies assisting female actors and the audience to experi- victims of violence. ence the stories together," Eichhorn Carter, Eichhorn and Robison said. hope the V-Day events, including the Although the play contains graph- "The Vagina Monologues," will conic material and is suggested for ma- tinue in the future on APSU camture audiences, Robison said the di- pus. alogues include moments of humor.
"I really feel this first year will be "You go from one woman's com- the first of many years of involvements about being invisible under a ment something we can leave burga to giving birth and to whether hopefully, as a legacy," Carter said. women wearing short skirts should be viewed as sexual objects," Robi- Ann e-mail Wallace reached at 245-0287 or by at Bratt Continued from D1 "I've read scripts and said, 'No, that's a horrible and then gone and done them and have been glad for it." The 6-foot-2 actor, who was raised in San Francisco by his Peruvian mestizo mother and American father of German-English ancestry, isn't the first in his family to act. His grandfather worked in New York theater; Bratt says it's part of family lore that he was in something called the Grand Street Follies and worked with James Cagney. It wasn't until Bratt's father suggested he look into acting, though, that he really thought about it, and he didn't seriously consider it until college. After graduating from the University of California, Santa Barbara, he entered a master's program at the American Conservatory Theatre in his hometown.
"In case the professional pursuit of a career didn't work out, I reckoned that I could always teach," he says, laughing. Things worked out well enough that he never finished getting the degree. In "Pinero," Bratt plays a man who couldn't kick drugs or crime (including robbing his own friends) even when he had a successful play running on Broadway and had co-founded the Nuyorican, Poets Cafe on New York's Lower East Side. (Pinero also appeared in the movie "Fort Apache: The Bronx" and the TV shows "Miami Vice," "Kojak" and A kind of Hispanic Charles Bukowski, Pinero wrote about the darkest, seediest aspects of life poverty, drug addiction, sexual abuse, child abuse, crime and imprisonment. "He embraced those things," Bratt notes.
"He knew about those things firsthand. That's what fuels his work. And that's what in essence made for his authentic "All of that said, he was quite capable of some fairly deplorable behavior. And his friends and family members told him as much. He was, selfish without a doubt, completely in the way he lived his life." His friends felt that Pinero, who died of cirrhosis at 41 in 1988, was squandering his talents.
In contrast, the man who plays him is getting so much praise for his talents that it's created a bit of an Oscar buzz. In its review, The Associated Press said he "could be this year's Javier Bardem, the Spanish actor nominated last year for 'Before Night a similar tale of a New York cultural flameout." It's also a long way from last summer, when most of what was said and written about Bratt focused on his breakup with Julia Roberts. Asked about that now in general terms, he says: "The fact of the matter is I understand the curiosity. And I also recognize by the nature of what I do it calls for attention. I think that the growth, however, of fascination with public figures and their lives has gotten out of proportion." cue and Adoption Program, 114 Kraft finds homes for puppies and kittens, and also accepts litters to place for adoption.
Adoption fees are $75 for puppies and $60 for kittens. When a pet owner has an adopted puppy or kitten spayed or neutered, $50 or $30 of the adoption fee will be refunded, respectively. Call 551-4407 for details. Fort Campbell Animal Impound, corner of 8th and Wickham, Fort Campbell has dogs and cats available for adoption. A fee of $57 includes spay or neuter.
Call (270) 798-5519 for details. 3913 Freedom Green Farm Road, Animal Sanctuary, Springfield, is a foster group that has dogs and cats available for adoption. Fees are $75 for cats or dogs, which includes spay or neuter and vaccinations. Call (615) 384-8662 for details, or view pets available at www.freedomfarm.net. Cher HOW TO ANNOUNCE A FIRST BIRTHDAY Readers who want their children featured, free of charge, in Baby's First Birthday must bring in a head and shoulders picture of the baby at least 10 days before the child's birthday.
The child's parents must live in the Clarksville area. The name, sex of the child, date of birth, and the parents' names, address and home and work telephone numbers should be printed on the back of the photographs. Photographs should be mailed to Baby's First Birthday, P.O. Box 31029, Clarksville, TN 37040-0018..
