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The Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educators Association honored Wilkes County middle and high school students for academic excellence for the first semester of 2006-2007. Middle school students had an overall average of 95 or above and high school students had an overall average of 95 or above in four courses. More ... Army Pvt. Cadaricus A. Jenkins has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition, and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training. More ... Matt and Easton Smith, sons of Sonny and Jennifer Sanders of Washington-Wilkes, attended the Rod Stewart concert at Phillips Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, January 20. This show was part of the singer's 2007 "Rocking in the Round" tour. More ... Madeline Grace Hocutt, daughter of Wayne and Blake Hocutt of Indian Trail, N.C., celebrated her first birthday with family and friends at a Polka Dot Soiree on Sunday, January 21, at her home. Her birthday was January 23. For her party Gracie wore a lavender chenille outfit with an embroidered cupcake on the front and polka dotted socks. More ... Taylor McAvoy of Lavonia enjoyed her fifth birthday on Sunday, January 7, with two parties on her birthday weekend. Taylor is the daughter of Shala Hendry of Lavonia and Richard and Mandy McAvoy of Washington. On Saturday, January 6, Taylor enjoyed an indoor swimming party at the home of Inez Roach with her friends from Grace Academy Preschool. More ... Samantha Harkins, daughter of Jimmy and Amy Harkins, was five years old on January 12 and was treated to several celebrations. Samantha enjoyed a party on her birthday as she shared cake, Cheetos and punch with her school friends. That evening she was honored at a special dinner with her parents, brother, Nicklaus; and uncle and aunt, Billy and Susan Campbell of Tignall. More ... The Vestry of the Episcopal Church of the Mediator entertained at a reception honoring the Rev. Dr. Denise Moss and the Rev. Dr. David Moss and marking their arrival to Washington where she will begin her ministry at the church. The occasion was held at the home of Betty Slaton on East Robert Toombs Avenue Sunday afternoon, January 28. More ... Mr. and Mrs. Michael Beck of Loganville announce the engagement of their daughter, Alisha Marie, to Byron Michael Story of Covington, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Story of Monroe, formerly of Washington. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mrs. Floral Dean Nash and Willard Charlie Beck. More ... The Woman's Club of Washington will again celebrate the season by hosting the John Duggan Memorial Scholarship Dinner at the clubhouse on Monday evening, February 12, at 7 p.m. The evening promises to be delightful as a wonderful menu and program is planned. More ... Ben Wheatley graduated magna cum laude from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Atlanta on January 13 with an Associate of Occupational Science degree in Culinary Arts. While at Le Cordon Bleu, Ben was a member of the Le Cordon Bleu Honor Society. He completed his externship at the Inn at Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tenn., in December. More ... Ed George was treated to a birthday celebration in honor of his 65th birthday on Saturday, January 13, at his home given by his wife, Roberta George. Mr. More ... Claude and Inez Strother Vinson were honored on their 73rd wedding anniversary at a celebration at their home in Washington on Sunday, January 14, given by their daughters, Claudia Pitts of Elberton and Sherry Jones of Washington, and daughter-in-law, Mitzie Vinson More ... Dottie Norman enjoyed the weekend in Grayson with her son and his family, Ed and Hayden Norman, Kaitlin and Kindler. Gathering with them for a belated Christmas celebration were Roy and Julie Norman of Grand Junction, Colo.; Anna Norman and Mal Heaton of Moulton, Ala.; and Henry and Kathy Norman, Amelia and Mary Emma, of Watkinsville. More ... Avery Nathaniel Hall, son of Boyce and Pam Hall of Rayle, celebrated his ninth birthday on January 20. Avery visited his maternal grandparents, Norris and Frances Ware in Washington, after school the day before his birthday. On his birthday Avery had special visits from Clyde and Sandy Whittington. More ... Hope Ashley Nuhfer, daughter of Mark and Tracie Vinson Nuhfer of Watkinsville, celebrated her seventh birthday on January 5 and was honored on several occasions. On Friday night Hope hosted a slumber party at her house with friends from school. They all decorated their own cupcakes and slept in the living room by the fire. More ... Oakley Chad Safrit, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chad Safrit, celebrated his first birthday with a Georgia Bulldog theme party on Saturday, December 30, at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Robert Burgess. Oakley celebrated with a red, black and white #1 shaped cake of his own while his guests enjoyed a Georgia Bulldog sheet cake. Also served were hot dogs, hamburgers, Cheetos, cookies and CapriSuns. More ... The Wilkes County Emergency Medical Service will host a community wide CPR class on Saturday, February 10, in the Wills Memorial Hospital Library. The session will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with a break for lunch that may be purchased in the hospital café. More ... Shelby Lynne White, daughter of Tony and Kim White, celebrated her second birthday on Saturday, January 7, at her home on the Pendrey Farm on Oak Grove Road. Her birthday was January 10. Shelby Lynne celebrated with a cowgirl theme party that included her rocking horse cake made by Dr. Tracy Williams. Also served were hot dogs, hamburgers and her favorite, baked beans. More ... Skin Care for the Older Adult will be the program presented at the Wills Memorial Hospital Tea and Learn on Tuesday, February 6, at the hospital café. Ashley Branan, a consultant with Mary Kay Cosmetics since 2001, will be the featured speaker. More ... Shelby Glen Rhodes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Rhodes Jr., celebrated his second birthday on Sunday, January 14, and was honored with a party at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F r e d d i e Rhodes. More ... Brock Hammond, son of Marc and Heather Hammond, was three years old on January 12 and was treated to two celebrations. On his birthday Brock celebrated with his daycare friends at the home of Angie Gilland. On Sunday a f t e r n o o n , January 14, Brock was honored at a Spider Man theme party at the Tignall gym and lunchroom. More ... Guests of Mrs. Annie Kate Norman were Gerald and Lois Ann Norman, Freddie Norman, and Marie Smalley. ..Mrs. Sara Gresham's visitors were Johnny Gresham, Aslyn Johns, Katherine Melson, and Marie Smalley. ..Visiting Mrs. Sara E. Walton were Shirley Crocker, Linda Garrett, and Chad Garrett. ..Mrs. Elizabeth Ivey's guests were Iris Dyson and Grace Ferguson. .. More ... |
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