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Cosby is winner at Old Frontier Open
      Carly Cosby and her horse Cody continue to be winners in horse competition. In the Old Frontier Open in Thomson November 4 they received first place in Western Walk/ Jog Championship, 12 and under, and Western Pleasure Championship. She won second place in Open Walk/Jog Championship ; and third pla...
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Dusty Brown gets a 10-point buck
      Dusty Brown, 15, of Anderson, S.C., grandson of Sam and Florence Bradley, brought down this 10-point buck Saturday in Wilkes County. His parents, Joey and Debbie Brown, formerly of the Beulah community, say they're having the buck mounted for Dusty's Christmas present. He hunts regularly with his s...
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Mack Chafin harvests 10-pointer
      Mack Chafin of the Po Boys Hunting Club nailed this healthy, mature 10- point whitetail buck at the Wilkes County club recently. He harvested the buck with a .35 Whelin rifle.
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New Beginnings
      Marshall Charles Frost Marshall and Erin Frost of Washington announce the birth of their son, Marshall Charles, on Wednesday, November 29, at University Hospital in Augusta. Charlie, as he will be called, weighed 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long.
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Young-at-Heart Club enjoys trip to Commerce
      The Young-at-Heart Club of First United Methodist Church enjoyed a trip to Commerce on Thursday, November 30. The group left Washington early for an enjoyable day browsing the shops and dining at Sonny's Barbecue. On the trip were Lewis and Ann Cook, Hugh and Sue Warren, Emory and Henry Sayer, W...
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Ashley Branan, Brad Sheffield honored at engagement party
      Ashley Branan and Brad Sheffield were entertained at an engagement party hosted by the Sea Island Bank in Statesboro at the Averitt Cultural Arts Center, also in Statesboro, Thursday evening, November 30. Mr. Sheffield is an employee of Sea Island Bank and he and Miss Branan are planning an April ...
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Grace Callaway guest of honor at birthday celebrations
      Grace Jefferies Callaway, daughter of Eugene M. Jr. and Kari Hudson Callaway, was five years old on Tuesday, November 28, and celebrated on several occasions. Grace celebrated with her K-4 classmates at Briarwood Academy on her birthday. Her friends were served Princess cupcakes with rings, Chees...
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Washington Personal Mention
      Chip and Sherry Manross of Dublin are visiting Marshall and Erin Frost and infant son, Charlie. • Visiting the week of Thanksgiving with Mrs. David Blackburn were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blackburn, Liza and Sarah, of Richmond, Va., and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Blackburn, Isabel and Emily, of Atlanta...
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Tatyanah Lane enjoys 'Walk It Out' birthday party Dec. 4
      Tatyanah (Ty) Lane, daughter of Marlos and Yvonne Sherrer of Washington, was six years old on December 4. Ty celebrated the day before with a "Walk It Out" party at her home. She was treated to a hamburger and hot dog cookout enjoyed with all the trimmings. Her Dora the Explorer cake was served f...
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Frances Wheelis WOM group observes Week of Prayer on Dec. 4
      The Frances Wheelis Women on Mission met Monday evening, December 4, in the Jesse Mercer Chapel of the First Baptist for its observance of the Week of Prayer for International Missions. Melanie Wells, vice-facilitator, presided and Gail Hunter read the WMU Watchword.
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Wilkes Health Care Center recognizes special Veterans
      Six residents and four staff members at Wilkes Health Care Center were recognized in a special Veterans Recognition Ceremony held around the flagpole at the Center. Social worker, Martha Hall, opened the program in prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag continued the program.
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Trey Rhodes celebrates third birthday Nov. 17
      Trey Rhodes, son of Robert and Lara Rhodes of Tignall, celebrated his third birthday on November 17 and was treated to a John Deere tractor party at his home the following day. A large John Deere tractor decorated the front yard. Trey and his guests enjoyed his John Deere tractor birthday cake af...
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'Season's Eatings' - 4 Sweet Holiday Ideas
      2. Take a dip. You may have seen (MS) - Few people can resist the decadent temptation of chocolate. Because this treat has universal appeal, it can be used as a cornerstone in your holiday theme this season - whether in baking, gifting or entertaining.
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Cancer Relief Fund receives donation
      On behalf of the Eta Omicron Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, Joan Geddings (left) presents a check to Bunny Gunby for the Cancer Relief Fund. The check was from donations collected during the annual Nancy C. Long Walk of Hope sponsored by the Eta Omicron Chapter. Other donations from the Walk of Hope will...
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Matt Shedd celebrates seventh birthday Nov. 18
      Robert Matthew Shedd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Shedd of Rayle, celebrated his seventh birthday on November 18. Matt was honored with a party at the Mary Callaway Burton Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church on Saturday, November 11. A Disney "Cars" theme was used and children enjoyed paint...
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DAR members hear program on Betsy Ross, original flag
      Mrs. Lawrence Pinson was program chairman for the meeting of the Kettle Creek Chapter NSDAR on Monday, November 20, at the Washington Woman's Club. Mrs. Pinson narrated the program on Betsy Ross and was assisted by Mrs. Wyatt Albea, dressed as Betsy, and Mrs. James Burton, who portrayed Betsy's fr...
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Anna Claire Edwards receives Sacrament of Holy Baptism
      Anna Claire Edwards, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Harvey Edwards III of Weddington, N.C., received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on Sunday, October 29, during the 11 a.m. service at We d d i n g t o n United Methodist Church in Weddington. A number of close friends and relatives attended the bapt...
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Students of the Month named
      Washington-Wilkes Middle School Students of the Month are (front, l-r) Myaka Bell, Victor Alvarez, Lauren Chafin, (back) Tabor Jackson, Jesse Bunch, and Teverrius Jones. Two students are chosen from each grade level for this honor. Students selected must have a positive attitude, a strong desire to...
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Wilkes Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends
      Visiting Charlie Williams were Guests of Mrs. Sara E. Walton were Gavin Garrett, Chad Garrett, and Linda Garrett. Mrs. Annie Kate Norman's guests were Debbie N. Lewis and Mary, Jerry Norman, Caleb Free, Derek N. Free, Gerald and Lois Ann Norman, Ann Flanigan, and Dianne Morgan. Edna Gresham, Julia ...
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