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Registration for the Washington- Wilkes Kindergarten (five-yearolds) for the 2007-2008 school year will be held during the week of March 5-9, daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Any Wilkes County child who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2007, is eligible to attend kindergarten. More ... Members of the staff of the Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) will be in Wilkes County to meet with senior citizens wanting free legal help, on a first-come, firstserved basis. Senior citizens 60 years of age or older who have a civil (non-criminal) legal issue may be able to receive help. A GLSP staff member will be in Wilkes County to meet with seniors from 10 a.m. More ... Army Staff Sgt. Tamarcus T. Norman participated in supporting the efforts for the 2007 All-American Bowl all-star high school football game played at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The U.S. Army-sponsored event brought in the best football talent from across the nation in an East versus West contest in front of a nationally-televised audience. More ... Major League Umpire Marvin Hudson (right) told members of the Washington Rotary Club about his rise to the big leagues and some of the experiences he has had calling professional baseball games. More ... Ann Kenny (left), public health liaison with the Office of Planning and Epidemiology in Augusta, spoke to the Washington Rotary Club at its regular meeting on Thursday, February 17, and told members many interesting facts about the flu season and the recent outbreak of flu in the area. More ... The 25th Anniversary of the Kiwanis Art and Talent Showcase will be held on March 16 at 7 p.m. in the W-WCHS auditorium. The art entry deadline is March 9 at 10 a.m. and auditions for the talent show will be held March 14 at 6 p.m. More ... Private Second Class Demitruius Deonta Acree visited with the reading and language arts class of Erin Frost and Pam Hall on Thursday, February 15, to express his thanks for the Christmas cards the students made and mailed to him while he was in Iraq. He spoke of his experiences with the Army in Iraq and answered questions that the students had. More ... Washington-Wilkes Middle School has been very active in sports and community contests this month. The baseball tryouts where held, students participated in the Optimist Club speech contest, two students attended District Band in Augusta, and art contest winners were announced. More ... This is Anne Tyler's seven teenth novel. Like most of the others, it is set in Baltimore, where Tyler lives. She won the Pulitzer Prize in 1988 for Breathing Lessons, and is widely read and praised. Digging to America tells the story of two families who adopt Korean babies at the same time. More ... The Washington-Wilkes Spring Tour of Homes 2007 will have a different schedule this year from years past. Both the Day Tour and the Candlelight Tour will be held on Saturday. There will be no tours on Friday or Sunday. The tours will be held on Saturday, March 31, with the Day Tour hours being 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.; and the Candlelight Tour, 6-9 p.m. More ... Students at WWPS have a 'song in their heart' and are willing to share it with others! WWPS Music program, led by Mrs. Ann Tiller, is an integral part of learning for all students in grades K-3rd. Students sing songs, play instruments, and learn how to use their voices to share feelings. Students even compose music and explore musical ideas through the Music Ace computer program! More ... The Athens Recorder Ensemble will present a concert at the Washington Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon, March 18, at 4 p.m. The program, entitled "Recorder Music Through the Ages," will contain selections from the Renaissance, Baroque, Modern, Folk, and Jazz traditions. The hour-long program will contain a commentary so that the music should be engaging and interesting to all. More ... Patty Stewart, nurse at the Washington Wilkes Primary School, has provided information for parents and others about sending children to school during this time when there are so many illnesses prevalent in the area. "Children with fever over 100 degrees should stay home until there is no fever for 24 hours," Stewart says. More ... The sixth week of the 2007 Legislative Session has now drawn to a close. Only 16 days remain in this year's Session, and many important issues remain on the table. The General Assembly welcomed four members of Georgia's Congressional delegation this week. Senators Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson, along with U.S. More ... Relay for Life (RFL) volunteers, cancer survivors (a term for anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer), team captains, and community leaders are in planning mode to make the Fourth Annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life for Washington-Wilkes a reality. The kick off meeting held in January brought many volunteers to the forefront. More ... Joe Barnett of Washington was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, February 27. He presented a most interesting and entertaining talk about his recent appearance on the Martha Stewart show which featured his famous "Shrimp and Grits" dish which had previously won him first place in a statewide cooking contest. More ... John Pope and Hayley Colvard were honored at the meeting of the Wilkes County Board of Education on Tuesday, February 20, for having earned a spot in the Tenth District Honor Band held in Augusta last weekend. Superintendent Joyce Williams presented each of them with a framed certificate from the board for their achievement. They are students of Jeff Thomas, W-WMS director of bands. More ... Paul Broun, well-known conservative leader and long-time Republican activist, announced his candidacy for Congress last week. A physician and resident of Athens, Broun is seeking to fill the unexpired term of 10th District Congressman Charlie Norwood who recently passed away following a struggle against lung disease and cancer. More ... The Washington Historical Museum is having a special exhibit of the personal belongings of Andrew Pickens and John C. Calhoun, two historic figures from South Carolina, through April 30. The exhibit includes the couch on which John C. Calhoun was carried into the United States Senate for the last time. The couch has never been seen in public. More ... Derrick Tutt has been named area manager for the Traction North America facility in Orangeburg, S.C. He is the son of Dorothy Tutt and grandson of Mary Ann Tutt. The new manager began his career in 1997 as an assembly operator and was later promoted to supervisor for the Spicer Driveshaft facility in Lenexa, Kansas. In 2001 he transferred to the Spicer Driveshaft facility in Gordonsville, Tenn. More ... This beautiful mixed-breed dog is one of the many dogs at the Washington Wilkes Animal Shelter that needs a loving home. She is affectionate, calm, spayed, and vaccinated. If you cannot adopt a dog, perhaps you would like to select a dog to sponsor. The dog would remain at the Shelter until, or if, it is adopted. More ... The University Health Care System Breast Health Center will sponsor a breast health class at Wills Memorial Hospital March 21, 8:30 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. There is no registration and no charge for the class. Participants may register for a chance to win a gift. More ... Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School's FFA chapter is celebrating FFA Week February 26 through March 1, 2007. Blue Jackets, Gold Standards is the theme this year, and it embodies all the best about FFA members, from the most recognizable symbol of the organization, the blue corduroy jacket, to the best ideals and traditions of national life, gold standards. More ... It takes a lot to get a Southern woman mad - bless our hearts - but, one way is to "mess" with our flowers and bulbs we have lovingly placed in the earth with the anticipation of blooms in the spring. Also, we have all grown accustomed to - perhaps even spoiled by - our daffodil sightings along our roadways. Well, it seems that we have a Daffodil Bandit right here in Tignall. More ... The second annual Awana Grand Prix was held in the Family Life Center of the Tignall Baptist Church. All-around winner in speed was Hunter Futch and all-around winner in design was Gage Dodson. Winners in the Cubbies division were - Whitney Dawson, first; Alex Lamar, second; Chloe Fain, third; and Emily Weaver, fourth. More ... The regular monthly meeting of the Tignall City Council was called to order at 7 p.m. on February 14 by Mayor Richard Gammon. Present were Council Members Albert Huyck, Leon Aycock, and Charles Bradley; City Attorney Michael Horgan; Water Superintendent Clyde Davis; City Clerks Linda Daniel and Jerri Scott; and residents, Walter Parker and Randy Luke. More ... I've been facing the giants this week, but I've decided the giants aren't going to win. ..G.B. has been sick for about 10 days. Finally today (Sunday) he is feeling some better. He still has a terrible cough and can't rest too well with that. .. More ... We had a good attendance at worship service at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Sunday. Rev. Martin preached a good message from I Corinthians 29-33. He shares with us news and weekly reports from his son, Rev. Larry Martin, and his wife Dianne who are missionaries in Moldova. They have been there just over one year. More ... The names of students listed on the fourth and fifth grade honor roll and merit list for the fourth six weeks grading period have been released by Principal Wanda Barton at the W-W Elementary School. These students are listed below. More ... Sardis Baptist Church enjoyed a special message on "An Unwavering Faith" by Tommy Harwell of Warrenton Sunday morning. Courtney Gunter played the piano with Pam Hall as music director. Children's church was held in the annex by Adriane Echols. Monica Gunter was in charge of the nursery. Prayer meeting will be held at the Echols home at 6:30 Wednesday evening. .. More ... Guests of Mrs. Sue Walton were Sherry Phillips, Shirley Crocker, and Linda Garrett. ..Lyn and Nora Wolfe visited Mrs. Dot Wolfe. ..Guests of Mrs. Virginia Ledbetter were Louise Walker, Jennifer Jackson, Mildred and Clinton Sanders, and Julia Gartrell. ..Mrs. Sara Gresham's visitors were Johnny and Lynda Gresham, Mable Johnson, Katherine Melson, Mickey and Nancy Sisson, and Gale Seibert. More ... Cecil Rhodes brought turnips from his garden for the residents and staff to enjoy. ..Doris Rhodes and grandson, Trey Rhodes, visited Mrs. Lois Flynt Saturday and took her for a ride. They had lunch at Doris' home. ..Jimmy and Linda Griggs visited her mother, Mrs. Sarah Curtis. ..Singers from the Church of God entertained the residents one afternoon. ..Rev. More ... The Week of Prayer for North American Missions will be March 4- 11 and the Easter Annie Armstrong Special Offering for Home missions will also be held. On Tuesday night, March 6, there will be an Associational Annie Armstrong Missions Banquet held with Double Branches Baptist Church in Lincoln County. It is a covered dish meal at 6:30 p.m. .. More ... While tornadoes can occur at any time of year if atmospheric conditions are right, March, April, and May are considered prime months for tornadoes to strike. On April 8 and 9 in 1998, tornadoes caused severe damage across the state and killed 10 Georgians. The heaviest damage was in the north metro area of Atlanta, but fatalities occurred in Cobb, Chatham, Bryan, Long, and Hall Counties. More ... First United Methodist Preschool visited local dentist Dr. Bruce Holes last Friday. "We are learning how to keep our teeth clean and why it is important," said teacher Julie Lewis. "February is Children's Dental Health month and we want to thank Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Holes for making our trip fun. We hope that all children will have fun next time they go to the dentist. More ... Despite the hardships, 'they never lost hope' Distinguished African American businesswoman and funeral home director, Bessie Wellmaker McLendon, was born March 28, 1916, in the Metasville Community of Wilkes County, Georgia. She is the youngest of two children born to Isaiah and Addie Moman Wellmaker. She is 18 years younger than her sister, Emmie who married Fleming Turman. . More ... |
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