Federal government is to blame
     TO THE EDITOR: Today, people are blaming the oil companies for high gas prices. Unfortunately, the people should be blaming the creator of this situation: the federal government.
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Wheatley was faithful to God and to mankind
     TO THE EDITOR: Though I am no longer a resident of Wilkes County, I have remained close with the Wheatley family, Wallace and JoAnn in particular. I, like many in the community, was shocked to hear of his death, and the letter I just read from Joe Riley truly says it all!
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Thanks expressed to 50 blood donors
     TO THE EDITOR: Our thanks once again to loyal Wilkes Countians who donate blood at the community blood drives sponsored by the Wills Memorial Hospital and Shepeard Community Blood Center.
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