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Visiting Thursday with Barbara and Virgil Wolter were Wilkes County natives, Wade and Eloise Moss Moone, and their son, David Moone, of Hapeville. Spending the weekend with the Wolters were great-grandchildren, Reese and C. J. Rogers. More ... The home of Julie Fanning in Suwanee was the scene of a bachelorette party honoring Lauren Denard, bride-elect of David Bridges, on Saturday afternoon, May 12. Amanda Poss of Washington was co-hostess with Mrs. Fanning for the festive event. More ... The home of Mr. and Mrs. Jamey Adkinson on Berkshire Drive was the scene of a Memorial Day celebration and the celebration of the retirement from teaching of Mrs. Sara Dees on May 26. A number of friends and family members gathered in the backyard around a table festively decorated and filled with an abundance of food. More ... Emmeline Hale, daughter of Bill and Allison Hale of Athens, celebrated her 13th birthday, May 25, on two occasions. On Satur- day, May 26, she and 11 of her girlfriends were divided into two teams for a scavenger hunt. More ... Cassidy Elizabeth Barnett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Barnett, celebrated her first birthday on several occasions. She celebrated on her birthday, June 1, with a butterfly-theme party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Roberson. Celebrating the occasion with Cassidy were her mother; also Mrs. Tommy Roberson, Kayley and Lathan, Chase Chafin,Alaina Weber, Mr. and Mrs. More ... Allison Bridges, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Bridges, was 12 years old on Wednesday, May 23. Allison celebrated her birthday on Sunday, May 20, with her family at her home at a "Happy Feet" party. Refreshments included her "Happy Feet" cake, chocolate and vanilla ice cream, pimento cheese and crackers, cheese straws and drinks. More ... Gail Barber Boyd of Washington and Charles Edward Bush III of Staunton, Va., were married in Washington on Saturday, May 5, at six o'clock in the evening. The wedding ceremony took place in front of the fountain at the Boyd home at 519 North Alexander Avenue. More ... Luke Brown, son of Cread and Alicia Brown of Thomson, was three years old on June 2. His parents were hosts at a birthday party in his honor at the Carter Farm in Wilkes County at noon on Saturday. More ... Katie Shelton, bride-elect of Tucker Hardy, was feted at a miscellaneous shower at the Georgia Baptist Association Mission Center Sunday afternoon, May 27, given by the Special Events Committee of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Miss Shelton was presented a daisy corsage to complement her floral print sundress. More ... "Taking Care of Yourself" will be the topic of the Wills Memorial Hospital Tea and Learn on June 15, at 2:30 p.m. in the hospital café. Jessica Oliver, LMSW, is the featured speaker. She is originally from Oregon but now calls Augusta home. She began her career by serving in the United States Army for four years. More ... The home of Mr. and Mrs. James Myers in Warrenton was the scene of a weekend celebration honoring Mr. Myers' 97th birthday. Mr. Myers was born June 17, l910. More ... Tanner Guinn, bride-elect of Tom Bridges, was entertained at a bridesmaids' luncheon on Friday, May 18, at the Rider House on Court Street. Hostesses for the occasion were Mrs. Michael Tanner of Rayle; Mrs. Ralph Denard of Tignall; Mrs. Charles Chafin and Mrs. Robert Guin of Washington. More ... Toni Roberson, bride-elect of Tom Callaway, was entertained at a bridal luncheon Saturday, May 5, at Ebenezer Baptist Church, given by Mrs. Tommy Roberson of Washington. For the occasion the bride-elect was lovely in a white tea-length skirt and white top with a back tie. She was presented a corsage of a single light pink gerbera daisy tied with sheer white ribbon. More ... Stacey Ware, son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Ware of Tignall, celebrated his fourth birthday with a Georgia Bulldog party at the Tignall gym and lunchroom Saturday, May 5. His birthday was May 6. Stacey and his guests enjoyed cookies, M&M's, chips and dip and ice cream with his Georgia Bulldog cake. More ... Lillian Den'nise Booker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Booker of Washington, was seven years old on Saturday, May 26, and celebrated on two occasions. On Fri- day, May 18, Den'nise enjoyed an early birthday celebration with the students at Emanuel Christian Academy. After singing "Happy Birthday" to Den'nise, they were served pizza and corn for lunch. More ... Jillian Malena Wells and Adam Laurie Andrews of Washington were married in an impressive double-ring ceremony Saturday, May 5, at six o'clock in the evening at the First Baptist Church in Washington. Rev. Chester Hall of Jefferson officiated. More ... Nathan McClure (left) of the Georgia Forestry Commission and Keith Murphy, District Forester (right) spoke to the Washington Rotary Club and outlined many of the benefits of the development of biomass energy and how it affects the forestry industry in Georgia and elsewhere. Joe Harris (center) was program host for the day. More ... . Jo and Buzzy Randall were in Atlanta recently to visit Joe Randall Jake and Griffin, and attend Jake's graduation from St. Martin's Middle School. . Ashton and Collier Worley of LaFayette are visiting this week with Mrs. Rosemary Hopkins and Billy Hopkins. More ... Arthur Graves was guest on honor at a birthday celebration on the occasion of his 80th birthday Sunday, June 3, at the Fitzpatrick Hotel in Washington. Joining Mr. Graves for a birthday luncheon were his son, Robbie Graves of Los Angeles, Calif. More ... Brantley Stevens, a senior and Future Farmers of America member at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, was named a high individual at the State Ag Mechanics Career Development Event in Covington, Georgia. Stevens prepared for the event for four weeks and competed against 48 individuals from around the state. More ... The Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School Class of 1997 will have its tenth year reunion on Saturday, August 18, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The event will be held at the Amity Recreation Site, "Blue Gill Way," and is for class members and their families. More ... Jennifer Shank received her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education during commencement exercises at Augusta State University Saturday, May 12, at the James Brown Arena. Jennifer was a member of Kappa Delta Epsilon honorary professional education fraternity. Students are required to maintain a 3.0 average in order to become a member of the fraternity. More ... Principal Wanda B. Jenkins of the Washington-Wilkes Elementary SChool has announced the names of students who were named to the honor roll and merit list for the six six weeks grading period. More ... Krystle Kvalheim (left), a 2007 honor graduate of Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, was the recipient of the Washington Rotary Club's annual $1,000 scholarship which was officially presented at the club's meeting on Thursday, May 31, by President Tammy Bryngelson (right). More ... Troy Colvard, a Washington-Wilkes High School student, will be attending the Governor's Honors Program from June 10 through July 21 this summer. More ... Simpson Corner Day Care Center held a Mother's Day tea on May 11 to honor mothers of the students on her special day. The children in the pre-kindergarten class learned and performed songs and recited poems for their mothers. The mothers took home a special flower pot and card made by their child. More ... Kimberly Moore of Washington completed a two-year program at the Medical College of Georgia and received a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration during MCG's annual graduation ceremony Friday, May 11, at the James Brown Arena in Augusta. More ... Six Wilkes County students have been named to the President's List at Athens Technical College. Students who carry 12 or more credit hours and earn a grade point average of 4.0 are named to the list each quarter. More ... David Williamson Jr. of Washington Wilkes was named to the President's List at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro for the Spring 2007 term. David received an "A" in every subject during the semester and received a 4.0 grade point average. More ... Guests of Mrs. Sara Gresham were Marie Smalley, Alma Amason, Johnny Gresham, Lynda Gresham, Emilie Waters, Katherine Melson, James Thornton, Will and Lynn Johns, Ashlyn Morgan, Camryn and Jaclyn Johns. .Bessie Porter and Raymond Porter visited W.M. Randall. . Bessie Porter visited George Mercier. .Visiting Mrs. More ... Oliver Gill and Patsy Wiinn visited Mrs. Genelle Gill. .Ouida and Wilber Maney sang with the residents. Rev. Dale Fincher sang and led a devotional for the residents. .Doris Rhodes, Trey Rhodes, and Lauren Johnson visited Mrs. Lois Flynt. . Ann Saggus visited Mrs. Pete Strother. .Ernie Rogers visited Mrs. Netta Hoffmann. .Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bradley visited Mrs. More ... Washington Rotary Club President Tammy Bryngelson (left) presented a check for $2,000 to Carolyn Reynolds of Wilkes County Family Connection. The Rotary District 6910 Matching Grant will be used in the organization's many programs including the twice successful Youth Leadership Wilkes and many others. More ... |
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