Art festival a success thanks to Lou, others
     TO THE EDITOR: On behalf of the Washington- Wilkes Arts Foundation, I want to thank Louis Ricciuti, the chair of this fall's Festival of Art, for his outstanding work to make this past weekend the success it was. Lou gave his time and effort unstintingly, was organized and coaxed the very best eff
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Why would anyone do that?
     TO THE EDITOR: Sandra and I have been back in Washington for about two weeks now and I did miss family, friends, riding down country roads, and seeing cattle and beautiful farmland while we were gone.
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Billy Cofer's support for Wilkes Co. youth will not be forgotten
     TO THE EDITOR: This year won't be the same. Each year before Thanksgiving the Optimist Club has its Friend of Youth auction. Members call on local merchants for an item which can be sold at the auction.
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Halloween festival at Little Theater Co. is a 'huge success'
     TO THE EDITOR: On behalf of the Washington Little Theater Company, we would like to thank all those who participated in the first annual Halloween Festival. It was a huge success, and we are already making plans for next year's festival.
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