(Second in a series focusing on courageous community friends dealing with cancer.) Mattie Hanson is that always smiling, friendly, and helpful lady who greets you at J & J Colonial Cleaners on West Robert Toombs Avenue.
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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 tomorrow, March 9, at 10 a.m. and auditions for the talent show will be held March 14 at 6 p.m. More...
George Washington and Benedict Arnold By DAVE R. PALMER
Reviewed by PEGGY BARNETT
Dave Palmer is a former Su perintendent of West Point, a post that certainly would indicate expertise in the subject of this book. More...
FISH! philosophy hooks W-WES teachers
Teachers at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School are up to something "fishy" this year in the area of professional learning! All certified personnel at the school are participating in a year long course based on the FISH! Philosophy. More...
The Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary held a wine and cheese membership drive on Wednesday, February 28, at the home of Sandy Burton. More...
"Preparing for the Climb" was the buzz phrase heard by all the attendees at the Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement (GLISI) Base Camp. More...
Learning in Retirement (LIR) will host geographer Louis De Vorsey, PhD, for two lectures on locating a critical boundary line checkpoint between the colony of Georgia and the Cherokee and Creek Indians. More...
The Wilkes County 4-H made its presence known in Perry last week by compiling several top 10 finalists in Dairy Showmanship. Speaking of her son, 4-H mom Tena Thomas said, "He's been waiting a long time to show in the dairy competition. More...
Chief Alan Poss of the Washington Fire Department was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, March 6. He discussed the 88-year history of the Washington Fire Department from its formation in 1919. More...
This Border Collie-mix is affectionate, intelligent, and should be a good companion or family dog. She is spayed and vaccinated. She needs a happy home. Danger! Dogs and grapes don't mix. More...
Pamela Eaton of Washington-Wilkes attended the 2007 Furniture Forum at Winterthur Museum in Wilmington, Delaware. She participated in four days of intense study on inlay, veneer, and imported woods in America, 1785-1830. More...
Doris Willis and Julia Gartrell visited Mrs. Corine Wallace .. Mrs. Mae Butler's guests were Mildred Hackney, Gene Butler, Mabel Smith, and Mary Sue Heard. ..Visiting Mrs. More...
By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657
Phillips Mill Baptist Church had a real treat Sunday morning, March 4. Skip and Jackie Van Dette of Evans, who recently became new members, shared their testimonies during the worship service. Please keep Jason Downs and family in your prayers. More...
On a stormy Thursday night, the North Wilkes Steering Committee met for a soup/salad/dessert dinner at the home of member, Nobie Keener. More...
Kayla Elizabeth Brown of Elberton, granddaughter of Betty Dobson of Tignall, was given a surprise 18th birthday party at Mimi's Japanese Steakhouse in Greenville, S.C., on March 3. More...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264
March came in like a lion with storms, rain and winds. Many in our community are still sick with flu, viruses, and other illnesses. Please keep all the sick and bereaved in your thoughts and prayers. More...
