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Briarwood Academy names first honor roll and merit list
     John Hammond, headmaster of Briarwood Academy, has announced the students who have been named to the honor roll and the merit list for the first nine weeks grading period of the 2006-2007 school year.
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Brittain inducted into 'Golden Key' honor society
     Shavanti Brittain of Washington has been named to membership in the Golden Key International Honour Society and was among those honored during an induction ceremony at Georgia Southern University.
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Presents program for members
     Washington Rotary Club Foundation chairman Charlie LeGette (right) entertained and informed the club's membership about programs supported internationally through the Rotary Foundation. He explained how a member may seek designation as a "Paul Harris Fellow" and outlined each member's record of cont
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Hometown promotion in Greece
     On a recent trip to Greece, Sharlene and Al Zima enjoyed dinner with a local family and presented their hostess, Suzannah, with a "Washington is Wonderful" t-shirt.
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Primary kids ready for Thanksgiving
     First graders at WWPS are eagerly getting ready for their Thanksgiving Program which will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 21 in the school cafeteria. Each lab class is learning a song, poem, or play about the history of Thanksgiving and will perform for parents and friends. The science and social studie
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Washington Personal Mention
     Mr. and Mrs. Jack Heard have returned to Washington after an extended stay at their summer home in Helen. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Tyler of Norcross visited Sunday with Mrs. Richard Tyler. Charlie Burke of Statesboro was treated to a 21st birthday dinner and celebration by his parents, Mr. and
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New Beginnings
     Baylee Rose Bruce Curtis and Fern Bruce of Bowman announce the birth of their daughter, Baylee Rose, on Friday, October 6, at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens. Baylee weighed 5 lbs. 11 ozs. and was 19 inches long.
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Marie Michelle Layson marries Scott Lee Rogers on October 14
     Marie Michelle Layson of Haddock and Scott Lee Rogers of Macon exchanged wedding vows Saturday, October 14, at one o'clock in the afternoon at Gray United Methodist Church in Gray. Rev. John Haney of Gray officiated.
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Wheelis WOM group gathers at Madden home on November 6
     Nancy Madden was hostess for the meeting of the Frances Wheelis Women on Mission of First Baptist Church at her home on Monday evening, November 6.
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Rebecca LaMantia, Kevin M. Seibert exchange wedding vows on October 7
     Rebecca LaMantia and Kevin M. Seibert of Atlanta were united in marriage in a lovely double-ring ceremony on Saturday, October 7, at 5:30 p.m. in the afternoon at the Chateau Elan Resort in Braselton. Rev. Gale Seibert, pastor of the Washington First United Methodist Church and mother of the bridegr
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Amberly Aycock honored at basket shower November 4
     December bride-elect Amberly Aycock was honored at a basket shower on Saturday morning, November 4, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mattison on Wallace-Wells Circle in Lincolnton. Joining Mrs. Mattison and her daughter, Julianne, as hostesses were Mrs. Guil Mattison and Mrs. Rusty Spratlin of Lincol
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News-Reporter to publish annual Christmas Tree Babies' edition
     On December 21, The News-Reporter will publish its annual Christmas Tree Babies edition featuring children born to Wilkes County families during 2006
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Xi Delta Tau, Beta Sigma Phi members enjoy costume party
     Members of the Xi Delta Tau Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, and their spouses celebrated Halloween as they gathered at the home of Casey and Jennifer Jackson on Saturday, October 21, for a Halloween costume party.
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Amy Lannae guest of honor at shower on Nov. 4
     Amy Lannae, bride-elect of John Broadnax III of Athens, was entertained at a miscellaneous shower on Saturday afternoon, November 4, given by Mrs. William C. Johnson, Mrs. Charles Adair, Mrs. Buddy Lindsey and Mrs. Ben Bell at the Johnson home on East Robert Toombs Avenue.
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Washington Personal Mention
     C. Carol Cartledge enjoyed a gingerbread house decorating party Saturday in Mountain City given by Carol Edwards Turner and Joy Edwards Hawk at Mrs. Turner's "pond house" then a spend-the-night party Saturday night at Mrs. Turner's mountaintop main home. Friends from Franklin, N.C., Athens, Dublin a
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Amy Lannae entertained at kitchen, linen shower Nov. 4
     Amy Lannae, bride-elect of John Broadnax III of Athens, was guest of honor at a kitchen and linen shower and brunch on Saturday, November 4, at the Washington Woman's Club. Hostesses for the occasion were Mrs. James Meech, Mrs. Tony Powell and Mrs. Mickey Sisson.
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Hayley Johnson celebrates fourth birthday Oct. 16
     Hayley Johnson, daughter of Alvin and Crystal Johnson of Metasville, was four years old on October 16 and celebrated on several occasions.
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'Around the House' shower honors Amberly Aycock
     Amberly Aycock, bride-elect of Phil Roberts, was guest of honor an "Around the House" shower on Sunday, November 5, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Clyborne Simpsonville, S.C. Hostesses for the occasion were Kelly Clyborne and Ann Bean, college friends and sorority sisters of Miss Aycock.
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Seniors planning trip to Commerce outlets for first week in Dec.
     The Wilkes County Seniors are planning a holiday trip to the Commerce outlet stores for shopping and lunch the first week in December. The selected date will be either Tuesday, December 5, or Wednesday, December 6.
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All dressed up for a day of fun
     Fievet Pharmacy employees who got into the spirit of Halloween and dressed in costume for the day were (left to right) Sara Davis, Jane Anderson, Tracy McAvoy, Jeff Murphy, Andie Moody, Ashley Miller, and Heather Hammond.
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Wilkes Health Care residents visit with family and friends
     Guests of Mrs. Sara E. Walton were Ann Standridge, Chad Garrett, Gavin Garrett, Garrett Tawzer, Earl Tawzer, and Marcie Tawzer. Mrs. Sara Gresham's guests were Eleren Thornton, Katherine Melson, Mable Johnson, and Virginia and William Feyerbend. Virginia Wheless and Lyn Wolfe visited Mrs. Dot Wolfe.
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Ouida Maney was the winner of the hooked rug given away
     I'd Rather Be In Tignall Fall Festival. The rug was made by Margaret
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