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The Reese J. Booker Scholarship Committee will have its annual fund-raising program in memory of Reese J. Booker and Rosa Grant Warthen on May 28. More ... The children's choirs of the First Baptist Church, Washington, will present the musical, "King of the Jungle," Sunday evening, May 21, at 7 p.m., at the church. More ... The Washington Lions Club raised $910.00 in the community on Saturday, April 29, for the annual Lions White Cane drive, according to an announcement by Lions President Mary Hubbard. More ... There is no miraculous cure for blindness, but modern technology is increasingly providing the next best thing. Demonstrations of a variety of More ... As this school year comes to an end, we would like to take time to thank the teachers by celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week. Most students agree that the teachers have been very helpful and want what is best for all students. Much has been accomplished this year with the help of the teachers at W More ... The First Baptist Church of Washington will have Vacation Bible School Monday through Friday, June 5-9, from 9 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. More ... The Washington Rotary Club was the top award winner at the District Conference held at Myrtle Beach late last month. The club was awarded the prestigious "Club of the Year" plaque for its category as well as other distinctions. In the top photo above, the entire club is shown with the award. In the More ... The Senate Committee on Assignments has appointed Senator Jim Whitehead as chairman of the Senate Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee. He is succeeding Senator Brian Kemp (R-Athens) who is running for higher office. More ... Those volunteering their time to speak to students about their professions during Career Day included Carolyn McGahee (aviator), Joyce Williams (schools superintendent), Todd Lewis (business owner), Jeff Paul (Rayle EMC), Jerry Hackney (911), Mark Bryngleson (parole officer), Debbie Jackson (jeweler More ... Mayor Willie Burns gets down to the kindergarteners' level when he visited W-WPS for career day. More ... Piano students from the studio of Ruth Harris will perform in a recital on Saturday evening, May 13, at 7 p.m. More ... Jack is a wonderful dog. He's affectionate, quiet, and gentle. He has been a Shelter dog for too long. He would like a loving family of his own. More ... Washington-Wilkes Middle School Students of the Month are (front row, l-r) Josh Fair, Alaina Weber, Chandler Wade, (back) Brandon Dill, Courtney Gunter, and Keenan Jackson. Two students are chosen from each grade level for this honor each month. Students selected must have a positive attitude, a str More ... Students of the Month recognized at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School for the month of April were (front row, l-r) Megan Gowen, agriculture education; Jennifer Stroika, Spanish; Amanda Brooke, science; Ashton Hardin, business information technology; Brooke Dobbs, health sciences technology More ... Wilkes County Sheriff's deputies are passing out tickets -the good kind. The deputies are selling raffle tickets to win "The New Sheriff" a custom bike being built by Tim Harris (l) for the Georgia Sheriff's Association. All proceeds will go to the Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Home. So when you see (from More ... The Broad River Watershed Association will host a canoe float on Saturday, May 20, to view the rare shoal lily along the lower section of the Broad River between Highway 17 and Highway 79, at the mouth of Clark Hill Lake. More ... Rev. Kathy Lamon (l) committee member of the Wilkes County Relay for Life, accepts a check on behalf of the American Cancer Society from Barbara Roberts of the Woman's Club. More ... This year's Beekeeping Institute will cover everything from honey processing to bee breeding at Young Harris College May 19-20 in Young Harris, Ga. More ... Andrew Jackson, principal of Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, spoke to the members of the Kiwanis Club of Washington at their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 9. He gave a very informative and interesting update of W-WCHS activities and especially noted President George W. Bush's "No Chil More ... Honors Day was held at Washington Wilkes Comprehensive High School on Tuesday, May 2, and many students were recognized for their academic achievement during the 2005-2006 school year. Also, the senior class was featured, sitting apart from the rest of the student body, wearing their caps and gowns More ... I want to wish all mothers a happy Mother's Day Sunday, May 14, because all of you are special. We were glad to get a nice rain for our gardens and yards over the weekend. J.W. brought in a nice head of lettuce, radishes and onions from Johnny's garden last week. We are going to have squash this wee More ... God is so good to me. His love has been showered all around me and my loving family since my fall on Monday morning, April 24, like never before, or to say in a long time. More ... We had good services at Spring revival at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church. Attendance was down a bit and those who didn't come missed hearing very good messages by Rev. Donnie Walton. We appreciate him coming all the way from Oak Grove, Mo., just to preach at our revival. Everyone was happy to see E More ... Nita Riley will be having surgery at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) hospital in Augusta this week. Let's keep her in our prayers. Dave Derrick is doing better since his surgery last week, but still hospitalized at Athens Regional. Betty Dobson visited Amy and Robert Winecoff and grandchildren, More ... Every couple who retires within months of each other should have a great trip and experience as Tony and Marion Hammond did on a recent trip out west. More ... The North Wilkes Steering Committee met Thursday night, May 4, to prepare for the community-wide yard sale which will be on May 13. Those members attending were Margaret Fortson, Eudora Huyck, Margie Bunch, Susannah Carter, Gloria Ware, Celeste Adams. Robin Turner, and Carolyn Gammon. More ... |
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