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Bonnie Bounds is named semifinalist in merit program
     Bonnie Bounds of Washington- Wilkes has been named by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) as one of approximately 16,000 National Semifinalists in the 52nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Paramedics visit PreK kids
     First United Methodist Pre-K had paramedic Dan and paramedic Teresa to come and visit them with their EMS truck. "The children enjoyed sitting inside and hearing their heartbeats," said Julie Lewis. "They also thought it was neat to see the lights. The children are learning that some community helpe
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Will Matthew Hite celebrates sixth birthday October 12
     Will Matthew Hite, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Hite, celebrated his sixth birthday on October 12 and was honored on three occasions.
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Personal Mention
     Steve and Eleanor Blackmon were joined by their son, Phillip Blackmon of Columbus, for several days visit in Roxboro, N.C., with their aunt, Edna Wilkerson, and other family members. +Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cook and Mr. and Mrs. Emory Sayer enjoyed several days last week at Fripp Island, S.C. +Visiting
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Michael Orr honored at 15th birthday cookout
     Michael Orr, son of Darryl and Laura Shedd, was honored on his 15th birthday with a celebration on October 7. His birthday was October 5.
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Samantha Wheatley treated to 'Wonder Woman' party Oct. 15
     Samantha Faith Wheatley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Greg Wheatley, celebrated her sixth birthday on Sunday, October 15, with a W o n d e r Woman party at her home on W h e a t l e y Road.
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Becky Blackmon entertained at baby shower on September 30
     Becky R. Blackmon of Newnan was honored at a baby shower on Saturday, September 30, given by Taryn Adams, Carole Abbott, Ellen Watson and Becky Tiller at the First Centenary United Methodist Church Fellow Hall in Quincy, Fla.
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New Beginnings
     Maggie Beth Ezzell Mr. and Mrs. William B. Ezzell of Washington announce the birth of their daughter, Maggie Beth, on Sunday, October 1, at University Hospital in Augusta. Maggie Beth weighed 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long. She has a sister, Anna, 13, and two brothers, William, 11, and
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Macy Michelle Moss to marry James Clayton Turner May 26
     Judge and Mrs. Lee Drinkard Moss of Lincolnton announce the engagement of their daughter, Macy Michelle, to James Clayton Turner, son of Lyle Dale Turner of Lincolnton.
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Lindsey Marie Hopkins and Marco Antonio Alanis exchange wedding vows September 23 in Fort Worth
     Lindsey Marie Hopkins of Fort Worth, Tex., and Marco Antonio Alanis of Haltom City, Tex., were united in marriage in a double-ring ceremony at Travis Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Worth Saturday, September 23, at five o'clock in the afternoon. Dr. Michael Dean of Fort Worth officiated.
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Emily Brown James celebrates 89th birthday on October 19
     Emily Brown James, youngest daughter of Ficklen and Kate Smith Brown of the Bethel Church community, celebrated her 89th birthday on October 19.
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Family honors Mrs. Ira Brown on 94th birthday
     Forty-five family members gathered at the home of Mrs. Ira Brown on East Robert Toombs Avenue Sunday, October 8, to celebrate her 94th birthday. Mrs. Brown, the former Mildred Carey, was 94 on October 10.
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Davis and Coe to present WMH Tea and Learn program Nov. 9
     Chief of Police Mike Davis and Dr. Stan Coe, Wills Memorial Hospital ER physician, will give a joint presentation on domestic violence at the Wills Memorial Hospital Tea and Learn on Thursday, November 9, at 2:30 p.m. in the hospital café. Both of these men have a world of knowledge in dealin
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Plans finalized for Woman's Club Yard Sale Saturday
     Plans are being finalized for the Washington Woman's Club Yard Sale set for Saturday, October 28, at the clubhouse on North Alexander Avenue beginning at 8 a.m. rain or shine.
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Brown presents DAR program
     Fran Thaxton (left) introduced her daughter, Carla Thaxton Brown, who spoke at the Kettle Creek Chapter DAR meeting Monday, October 16. Mrs. Brown gave the program on their aunt, Frances Louise Nash Dumas, a POW, entitled "All This Hell".
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Third graders busy learning science, math, and research
     The third grade is a busy place! Students have been studying nonfiction texts over the past few weeks and have already learned about carnivorous plants, weather patterns, and tornadoes. They have also conducted research on the planets.
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Callaway shows reserve grand champ
     Greg Callaway won first place in ninth and tenth grade showmanship and his heifer was named grand champion in the Continental Breed class at the Georgia State Fair in Macon September 29. Greg's Simmental heifer was named reserve grand champion at the East Georgia Junior Heifer Show in Louisville on
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Contest winners recognized
     Washington-Wilkes Primary School expressed its congratulations to the kindergarten students who were the winners of the Red Ribbon Week coloring contest, including (left to right) Caitlin Tate, Lexi Lowe, Rae Armour, Mekiah Tanner, Cameron Wade, Caleb Hiatt, and Laney Thornton.
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Best doors for Red Ribbon Week
     This week has been Red Ribbon Week and Washington-Wilkes Primary School students have been participating in a number of activities and contests. Green Apple Way-first grade classes were the winners of the Red Ribbon Week Door Decorating Contest. All doors encouraged student participatition and are r
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Wilkes Health Care residents visit with family and friends
     Guests of Mrs. Mae Butler were Herbert and Fay Butler, Mildred Hackney, and Emily Thornton. Visiting Mrs. Fannie Smith were Johnnie M. Terrell, Geraldine B. Ware, and Hattie M. McManus. Charlie M. King, Hattie M. McManus, and Geraldine B. Ware visited Charlie Williams and Henry Butler. Mrs. Sara Gr
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