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A diabetic support group will be meeting in the Wills Memorial Hospital Library at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 22. Each monthly meeting will focus on a topic of interest to diabetics who wish to control their blood sugar. The March meeting will look further into diet and nutrition. Recipes for diabetic cooking will be shared. Future topics will include exercise, oral hypoglycemic drugs, and podiatry. More ... Debbie Anderson (front) and Pete Gartrell (left) were the guest speakers at the regular lunch meeting of the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, March 13. They discussed the history, rules, and interesting anecdotes of the Kiwanis Art and Talent Showcase. This year is the Showcase's 25th Anniversary. The event is scheduled for this Friday, March 16, at 7 p.m. in the W-WCHS auditorium. More ... The Future Business Leaders of America chapter at Washington- Wilkes Comprehensive High School has been busy competing at the district level and celebrating during National FBLA week. In January, several members of the Washington-Wilkes chapter of FBLA participated at the district level in various computer and business related competitions. More ... Joni Bruce, a senior and member of Health Occupations Students of America at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, placed in the top five in the Nursing Assistant category at the HOSA state leadership conference and competitive events. Elaina Wood and Debra Williamson, juniors at WWCHS, placed in the top nine in the CPR/First Aid category. More ... While students are disappointed to be going to school when it's dark, they are adjusting to the time change. Many of them are getting on the bus when it is still dark. However, school goes on. One advantage to the time change is more daylight hours in the afternoon to participate in spring sports. More ... A meeting has been scheduled for all members of Company E, 1/ 122nd IN "TLAT" Battalion and other members of the TLAT Battalion who would like to attend. This meeting will be held at the National Guard Armory in Washington Wilkes at 500 Water Street on March 17 at 4 p.m. More ... State Route 47 in Taliaferro County will be temporarily closed from State Route 12 in Crawfordville to State Route 47 in Wilkes County for railroad maintenance and repair in Sharon. The Georgia Department of Transportation announced the closure which will take place on Thursday, March 15, and weather permitting should last for one day. More ... Crazy Horse was the greatest war leader of the Lakota people. Kingsley, who is a bookseller and historian, has spent years studying the Plains Indians, acknowledges that constructing a life for him is difficult because documentation is fragmentary. However, he has made use of early interviews with friends and contemporaries of his subject, as well as interviews of modern Lakota tribe members. 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 ... The Alexander H. Stephens State Park staff is planning a program to help local residents be successful in attracting wildlife to their yards. The program will be held on Saturday, March 17, 1-2 p.m., at the park museum in Crawfordville. The program is free to the public. More ... Medical travel costs for persons over 62 years of age could be reimbursed if current plans are accepted. The Area Agency on Aging, Regional Transportation Office, Washington Area Faith In Action Inc. More ... The 15 students who were inducted as new members into the Washington Wilkes Junior Beta Club during a special ceremony on March 5, 2007 included (front row, l-r) Emily Treadwell, Paige McAvoy, Lauren Roberts, Amber Anderson (back row) Doug Standard, Jonathan Wood, and Kohen Wolfe. More ... The Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a uniform sale in the WMH lobby Thursday, March 22. C and J Medical Supply will have an assortment of uniforms and shoes. The sale will be from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and is open to the public. Payment can be made with cash, check or credit card. Payroll deduction will be allowed for hospital personnel. More ... Berkmar High School at Lilburn has been named the Georgia academic decathlon state champion for the fifth year in a row. The team is coached by IV Bray, formerly of Washington-Wilkes and son of Ralph and Kay Bray. The school was honored Sunday during the Professional Association of Georgia Educators" Georgia Academic Decathlon awards banquet. More ... The Tour of Homes was of the topic of discussion at the meeting of the Washington Woman's Club Monday, March 12, at the clubhouse. Vivian Walker presided and Bunny Gunby led the devotional, blessing and Pledge to the Flag. After the luncheon Mrs. Walker led the business meeting. More ... High school seniors may apply for an honorarium sponsored by the Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educators Association (LWREA). To qualify for the award a student must plan to attend a college or a vocational school for the 2007-2008 academic year; and write a 250-500 word essay on the topic, "The Importance of Furthering My Education. More ... Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cook spent several days in Atlantic Beach, Fla., with granddaughters, Cathryn and Taylor Curington, while their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Whittingslow were on a cruise. +Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Lindsey enjoyed the weekend at St. Simons Island in celebration of her birthday. +Joining Mr. and Mrs. 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 cost to attend the showcase will be $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. The Art and Talent Showcase will consist of four divisions. More ... Metal workers from Lamont Lannae Construction attach steel panels to the roof of Brian Denard's soon-toopen Washington Hardware. "I believe in Wilkes County, and I believe we're going to grow," he said. His new business, on Andrew Drive at Lundberg Road, will sell hardware, and electrical and plumbing supplies. More ... Mothers and their daughters are invited to celebrate their uniqueness at a special "Celebrate You! Self- Esteem Workshop" on Tuesday, March 27, at the Washington-Wilkes Middle School from 6 to 8 p.m. The workshop is open to all girls in grades five through eight and is sponsored by the Girl Scouts of Northeast Georgia. Registration is open to the first 50 daughters and mothers. 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 ... Through Monday, March 12, 2007, the American Red Cross of Augusta had assisted 130 individuals and provided 196 comfort kits and 88 clean-up kits to individuals affected by the recent storms. There have been 2,515 meals and snacks served and the Red Cross has utilized 149 volunteers and disbursed $31,932 in direct assistance. More ... Alexius Thomas, a fourth grade student at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School, won the 2007 Safety Belt Poster Contest sponsored by Georgia Power. The theme for Alexius' poster was "Why you should use seatbelts. More ... Registration for the Washington- Wilkes Pre-Kindergarten 2007- 2008 school year is underway. All children who will be four years old on or before September 1, 2007, are eligible for registration. Parents may register them at the Washington-Wilkes Elementary School, 109 East Street, Washington, Monday-Friday from 8:15 a.m. until 3:15 p. More ... If so, please call the Washington- Wilkes Animal Shelter at 706-678- 2287. He (she) was picked up as a stray but obviously has had a home. He is a great dog and loves everybody. More ... Washington Police Lt. Robert Roca interviews the Winder, Ga. driver of a truck delivering beer to local businesses after the truck left Lexington Road and struck the front porch of a house and a tree. A passenger, the driver's assistant, was injured in the accident. Witnesses say that the truck was travelling at a high speed, and police are investigating. More ... Just a day after campaigning at a breakfast meeting in Washington last week, Republican state Senator Ralph T. Hudgens dropped out from the race to fill the seat of the recently deceased Charlie Norwood. "I've been out here three weeks on the campaign trail," Hudgens told the Madison County Journal Friday. "I just don't have the fire in the belly that I need to do this. More ... This young female Australian Shepherd-mix would be an excellent loyal companion. She is spayed and vaccinated and ready for that loving home. The Pedigree Dogfood Company is giving one month supply of dog food to anyone adopting a shelter dog. This is their way of helping shelter dogs. Visit pedigree. More ... I saw in the news that the farmers are concerned because the time change is confusing to the cows. It's confusing to people too, especially children. It is nice to have these long hours of daylight, but try putting children to bed when the sun is still shining. Wouldn't it be nice to keep daylight saving time all year long then no one would be confused. More ... Boy Scouts of Troop 34 attended the 2007 Georgia-Carolina Council Spring Fling this last weekend. Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts from Georgia and South Carolina gathered in northern Jefferson County for a weekend of camping, developing skills, fellowship, and fun. "Troop 34 did especially well," leader David Jenkins said, "earning awards in Patrol Flag, Camp Set-up, and Pioneering. More ... Guests of Mrs. Annie Kate Norman were Joyce Norman, Fred Norman, Freddie Norman, Lois Ann Norman, Gerald Norman, Lessie Mae Young, and Erline Young. ..Mrs. Virginia Ledbetter's guests were Louise and Jerry Walker, Jennifer, Madeline and Ella Jackson, Lynne Kelley, Linda Stapleton, Gradee E. Ledbetter, Mary Virginia Ledbetter, Bill Chastain, Rev. and Mrs. More ... Attendance was down a bit at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Sunday. But anyway, we had good services. Rev. Martin preached a good message from I Corinthians 15:35-49. ..Mr. and Mrs. James Sherrer visited Mr. and Mrs. Bud Spinks in Carlton Saturday morning. They all had lunch near Athens then they visited Mrs. Sue McCarty and her family in Danielsville. .. More ... UGA Cooperative Extension, Warnell School of Forestry and the Georgia Forestry Commission are sponsoring a Forestry and Wildlife Field Day to be held at the Georgia Mountain Research & Education Center in Blairsville, Ga. on Tuesday, March 27 from 8:30am to 3:00 pm. Registration is $15 per person and covers refreshments, lunch, and handouts. More ... I am enjoying the warmer weather. Everyone is as busy as bees working outside in their yards. The flowers have been prettier this year and the tulip trees, redbuds, and forsythia are so pretty. Easter comes early this year. ..Robert (Pee Wee) Armour was guest speaker at Sardis Baptist Church Sunday. He recited some of the wonderful poems that he has written which everyone enjoyed. More ... Those who were able to attend Sunday School and worship services Sunday, March 11, at Phillips Mill Baptist Church got to see the new stained glass windows put in last week. Sixteen windows counting seven on each side and two on the front; plus a new window at the baptistry, have been installed. Thanks to all of you who had a part. More ... The Rayle Lunch and Learn Club met Wednesday, February 24, at the Rayle City Hall. Fran Thaxton opened the meeting with prayer, scripture from Thessalonians 5:11, and a story, "Encouragement Is a Gift." Peggy Echols, president, led the meeting. She gave the treasurer's report in the absence of Shirley Chafin. Bonnie Boatwright gave the secretary's report. More ... Mrs. Jackie Smith and Mrs. Janice Andrews took Josephine Smith shopping recently. ..Doris Rhodes visited her mother, Mrs. Lois Flynt, and took her riding, along with her granddaughter, Jasmine Cleveland. Jasmine and Laura Cleveland visited Mrs. Flynt. ..Mrs. Joan G. Moon visited the residents. ..Todd and Gina Bradley visited Mrs. Marie Bradley. ..Patsy Borris visited Mrs. Jessie Scott. .. More ... The advertisement announcing a meeting of the Concerned "Citizens" of Wilkes County in last week's edition of The News- Reporter was incorrectly headed as Concerned "Taxpayers" of Wilkes County. The newspaper regrets the error and any inconvenience it may have caused. More ... |
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