McDaniel, Horne exchange vows
      Dr. Emily Summer McDaniel and Richard Brian Horne were united in marriage 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2007, at First Presbyterian Church in Waynesboro, Ga. The Rev. James P. Knight officiated at the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marion Tison III of Vidette, Ga., and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sidney McDaniel II of Lexington, S.C.
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Nelson, Shaw unite in marriage
      Miss Carrie Danielle Nelson became the bride of Wesley Kenyon Shaw 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, in Gatlinburg, Tenn. The Rev. Timothy McIntyre officiated at the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Rose and Danny Nelson of Sardis.
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Birth
      Ray and Ashlie McClellan announce the birth of their daughter, Addison Nicole, born Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, at University Hospital in Augusta. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces. Grandparents are Bill and Elaine McWhorter and the late Ronnie McClellan, all of Waynesboro, and Dock and Tammy Claxton Jr. of Kite.
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Miss Blockett to marry Mr. Bedford
      Evelyn Blockett and William Rhodes of Sardis announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Blockett, to James Bedford, son of Chazel Bedford and J.C. Bedford of Sylvania. The wedding is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008, at New Robbins Branch Baptist Church in Sylvania.
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Miss Jones to wed Mr. Lynch April 26
      One love, one dream, one heart has connected Miss Yalanda C. Jones and Mr. Gary B. Lynch. They are delighted to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Rays Bridge CME Church. The bride-elect is the daughter of Ms. Eddie Atwell of Augusta and Mr. Tommy C. Jones of Jupiter, Fla. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs.
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People in the News
      Robin Ford Robin Ford, a day surgery nurse at Trinity Hospital in Augusta, was recently granted renewal of her CAPA (Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse) certification by the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification Inc. She joins a cadre of nearly 6,000 other perianesthesia nurses who are currently certified in their specialty.
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BES Character Students for February
     BES Character Students for the month of February were, from left: Terek Golphin, fourth grade; William Morris, fifth grade; and Taison Brown, third grade. These students were chosen based on teacher observation of the studied traits of politeness, friendliness, kindness and creativity. Grade-level Character Students of the Month are chosen from the classrooms' nominees. Classroom nominees for the third grade were, Alana Baum, Anthony Crawford, Johnathan Church, Jesus Garcia, Shakira Crawford, Thomasia Crockett, La'Keyzia McNair, Cardereez Howard, DuGrandal Dukes, Perry Finch, Jaquel Jackson, Devin Williams, Marquella Wynn, Cameron Thomas, Darius Griffin, Jessica Daley and Billy Hunter Overton. Classroom nominees for the fourth grade were, Quintin White, Dalton Sims, Corey Milton, Dillon Carswell, Wallace Brown, Je'Quanezia Lewis, Dynesha Griffin, Shadecia Johnson, Tionne' Walker, Carrissma Mathis, Briana Lewis, Sarah Frye and Madison Bearden. Classroom nominees for the fifth grade were, Gabriel Cobb, Jackson Dye, Austin Jackson, Kenye Pryor, Devin Zimmerman, Cordel Robertson, Sarah Pignotti, Kimberly Oglesby, Christa Crawford, Sequoia Evans, Dallas Jackson, Elis Alston, Tia Wimberly, Kayla Godbee, Charecia Walker, Antonette Williams and Aleigha Dove. Each student received a T-shirt provided by Planters Electric.
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