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Students of the Month chosen at high school
     September Students of the Month at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School and the departments from which they were chosen include (front row, l-r) Kimberly Jenkins, Spanish; Sandricka Smith, family and consumer sciences; Keirra Norman, social studies; Jillian Sapp, English; Jessica Monique Walt
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Students of the Month selected
     Washington-Wilkes Middle School Students of the Month are (front row, l-r) Rebecca Yearwood, Danyelle Hurley, Emily Treadwell, (back) Tranesia Jones, Jose Olalde, and Nicole Hicks. Two students are chosen from each grade level for this honor. Students selected must have a positive attitude, a strong
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Students learn about fire safety
     Last week was fire safety week and Fireman Tim Wright visited Washington Wilkes Primary School to talk to the students about fire safety. Students were able to see the fire truck and the equipment the firefighters use.
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New Beginnings
     Hank Daniel Heard Mr. and Mrs. Richard Heard of Rayle announce the birth of their son, Hank Daniel, on Monday, October 2, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Hank weighed 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and was 20 inches long. He has a sister, Mattie, who is three years old.
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Friends of Library meeting planned for October 19 at 3 p.m.
     Lillie Crowe, the new director of the Mary Willis Library, will be featured on the program at the Friends of the Library meeting Thursday, October 19, at 3 p.m. in the meeting room.
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Ginger Dee Parham to marry Clifford Lee Pounds April 21
     David and Patsy Parham of Evans and Gene and Debbie Brown of Lincolnton announce the engagement of their daughter, Ginger Dee Parham, to Clifford Lee Pounds, son of James and Brenda Pounds of Augusta.
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W-W Garden Club meets, hears program on winterizing garden
     The Washington-Wilkes Garden Club met in the lovely home of Sally Kennedy on Thursday afternoon, October 12.
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Ashley Turner, Ames Barnett guests of honor at Family Southern Supper
     Engaged couple Ashley Turner and Ames Barnett were honored at a Family Southern Supper on Saturday evening, September 30, at the Groves-May House in the Lincoln County Historical Park. Hosts for the occasion were uncles and aunts of the prospective bridegroom, Mr. and Mrs. Fred McWhorter, Mr. and Mr
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Evan Kain Harper celebrates birthday with family, friends
     Evan Kain Harper, son of Wendi Harper and David Harper, was four years old on September 20 and celebrated on several occasions.
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Jeremy Aleman celebrates first birthday Sept. 15
     Jeremy Aleman, son of Jose and Francelle Aleman of Hayward, Calif., was a year old on September 15. He celebrated at a special birthday party with his family and friends on September 16 at the Eden Loren Park in Hayward.
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Amy Lannae, John Broadnax honored at Pre-Tailgate Party
     Engaged couple Amy Lannae and John Broadnax of Athens were guests of honor at a Pre-Tailgate Party on Friday evening, October 6, at the home of Tommy and Janet Warner in Athens. Co-hosts with the Warners were Gerry and Cathy Whitworth, Don and Claudia Osteen, Woody and Susanne Chastain, Ray and DeMa
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Washington Personal Mention
     Terry and Elaine Vinson of Greenville, S. C., attended Mule Day at Callaway Plantation on Saturday and visited his aunt, Virginia Ledbetter and her daughters, Linda Stapleton, who was visiting from McIntyre, Louise Walker and Gradee Ledbetter. The Vinsons also visited his niece, Nina Posey, and fami
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Kyle Frankel celebrates second birthday Oct. 13
     Kyle Frankel, son of Neil and Kim Frankel of Crawford, celebrated his second birthday on October 13 and was honored with a party at his home on Saturday, October 14.
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Denard attends Directors Conference
     Sherrye Denard, Wilkes Health Care Activities Director, is shown
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Kettle Creek NSDAR meets October 16 at Woman's Club
     The Kettle Creek Chapter NSDAR met Monday, October 16, at the Washington Woman's Club with Mrs. Eugene Pollock, regent, presiding.
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Iris Garden Club enjoys field trip to Phinizy Swamp Oct. 10
     Members of the Iris Garden Club enjoyed a field trip to Phinizy Swamp Nature Park in Augusta on Tuesday, October 10.
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AARP to participate in 'Make a Difference Day' set for Oct. 28
     The Wilkes County Chapter AARP 5320 voted to participate in "Make a Difference Day" at the meeting on Monday afternoon, October 9, at the Washington-Wilkes Senior Citizens Center.
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Rotary hears from new business
     Washington Rotary Club heard from cell phone service provider Verizon in their weekly meeting Thursday. Verizon area rep Keith Baxtenhagen, (l) and store owner Keith Wade were guests of Rotarian Julie Irby, and told the assembled club members that the new Verizon store could take care of all Verizon
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Presents 'Lunch and Learn' program
     Dr. Scott Lind (second from left) gave a power-point presentation on breast cancer at the Wills Memorial Hospital Lunch and Learn program. Dr. Lind is Professor and Chief of Surgical Oncology at the Medical College of Georgia and is associated with the Wills Memorial Hospital's Medical Specialties C
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Pierce selected for 'Best Lawyers in America' book
     J. William (Will) Pierce Jr. has been selected by his peers to be included in the 2007 edition of
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Wilkes Health Care residents visit with family and friends
     Janie Bates, Minnie Bell, Doris Willis, and Julia Gartrell visited Henry Butler and Charlie Williams. Mrs. Sara Gresham's visitors were William Feyerbend, Kathryn Melson, Jack Faulkner, and Lynda and Johnny Gresham. Guests of Mrs. Sara E. Walton were Shirley Crocker and Linda Garrett. Jeannie Wolfe
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