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Christopher Charping, a senior at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, has been diagnosed with acute leukemia after becoming quite ill at school on Tuesday, November 6. Christopher is the 18-year-old son of Thomas and Donna Charping of the Metasville community in Wilkes County. More ... Christmas At Callaway Plantation will be held Friday, December 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. All the rooms in the Brick House, Log Cabin, Country Store, Dally Cabin, Gilmer House and the Weaving and Ironing House will be featuring period decorations and will be open for visitors. More ... Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School and Washington- Wilkes Middle School will host a joint open house on Tuesday, November 13, 2007, for the parents and students of each school. Between the hours of 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., parents may pick up their child's latest progress report and meet with teachers. More ... Brittnay Turner, FCCLA president at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensine High School; John Lovvorn, FBLA president; and Debra Williamson, HOSA president; presented an $800 check to Dan Coxwell, a representative of the American Cancer Society, after the monedy was raised during the "Burn the Devil" campaign in late September. The three organizations were in charge of the fund-raiser which collected donations from the high school, middle school, and elementary school. More ... Wills Memorial Hospital hosted its annual "Tour for Treats" on October 31. Approximately 40 children and grandchildren of hospital employees were taken on a tour through the hospital. Each department provided treats for the children and displayed Halloween decorations. WMH patients and employees enjoyed the sights and sounds of children trick-or-treating through the halls. More ... The annual Optimist Club Friend of Youth Auction and Barbecue will be held Thursday, November 15, at the VFW Post 5899 home on Andrew Drive in Washington. Frank Bentley will be preparing his always-delicious barbecued pork, Brunswick stew, and all the trimmings. Plates will be available for eat-in or take-out beginning at p.m. More ... Sheriff Deputies Detric Jones and Luke Montgomery visited the Prekindergarten classes at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School last week to share Halloween safety tips with the students. Among the students participating were (front row, l-r) Ray Collins, Tyricus Gresham, Laila Sawyer, Wytravius Booker, Destiny Ricks, Taliyah Reid, Trestin Williams, Daviauna Mahoney, (second row) Yesica Velazquez, Antavious King, Michael Brothers, Lawrence Chapman, Robert O'Shields, Takira Pettus, Taliyah Allen, Taqavious Reid, Morgan Johnson, Lawrence Murray, and Tylik Thornton. On the back are Rebekah Montgomery, teacher; Detric Jones; Luke Montgomery; Barbara Stephens, teacher. More ... This little puppy is called Precious. She is a Jack Russell Terrier mix and has a winning personality. She would be a happy little pet. If your dog misbehaves, shake an empty soda can that has been filled with pebbles. The dogs don't like the noise. More ... The Pre-K Program at Washington Wilkes Elementary School serves 100 four year old children. The Pre-K is in its fourth year on the elementary school campus, and it just seems to be getting better all the time! The Pre-K program at W-WES is open to all Wilkes County four year olds who are four by September 1. More ... The City of Washington will be doing its part to make the holiday season special for residents of the state's mental health and retardation hospitals, according to Mayor Willie Burns. More ... Washington-Wilkes residents and former residents standing amid the ruins of Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius in the background are (front, l-r) Phyllis Scarborough, Laura Toburen, Lefreda Adair, Mary Jordan, Dolores McAvoy, Nancy Madden, Linda Webster, Frances Dyson, Carolyn and Richard Gammon; (second row) Donna Teasley Miller, Mike Scarborough, Kerry and Nancy McAvoy, Wayne Madden, John Webster, Edward and Susan Pope, Emily and James Thornton; (back row) Charles Hopkins and David Toburen. More ... Alarming news about staph, one of the most common causes of skin infections in the United States, has been in the headlines lately. Staph is a common bacteria that is carried on the skin of 30 percent of the population. Over the past couple of decades, staph has become resistant to antibiotics. More ... lPierce Giltner of Chester, S.C., was a weekend guest of Pam and Rod Eaton and was one of the featured artists participating in the Fall ArtFest. lTheron and Frankie Wallace of Conyers visited Sunday with Norma Alice Wallace. More ... Six strands of beautiful Asian pearls, including one strand with earrings, were generously donated to the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Foundation to benefit the hospital. More ... The Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring its first annual Christmas Tree of Love this month. "We're starting a new tradition," says Pat Niemann on behalf of the Auxiliary. More ... The Watson-Brown Foundation has announced the members of the 2007-2008 Junior Board. "These wonderful students represent the best and brightest in CSRA schools," said curator Michelle Zupan. "They are scholars, athletes, actors, and musicians with an abiding interest in history and in preserving the historic character of their communities. More ... The Washington-Wilkes Arts Foundation will present the Washington Chorale in Handel's "Messiah" at the First Baptist Church, Washington, on Sunday, November 25, at 8 p.m. The singers will be accompanied by a string ensemble from the Augusta Symphony Orchestra, Anne Myers, and Jo Randall. More ... Just three days before the Revolutionary War Battle of Kettle Creek, the "Fight at Vann's Creek" in Elbert County gave Tories loyal to the British a taste of the defeat to come. A ceremony commemorating the battle will be held in December, and the public is invited. More ... The Georgia Department of Labor has reported that the unemployment rate in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) was unchanged at 6.1 percent from August to September. Meanwhile, the state's unemployment rate rose to a 4.6 percent in September, up one-tenth of one percent from 4.5 percent in August. The state's rate was one-tenth of one percent higher than the U.S. More ... Caroline Danner, Community Relations Coordinator for the Wilkes Health Care Center, was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, November 6. Danner's presentation was titled "Long Term Care - What It Means Today." She discussed the operation and admittance procedure of the 47-bed, 15-room center and told members that the center was certified as a hospice care facility and that they were in the process of expanding their rehabilitation capabilities working closely with Wills Memorial Hospital. Kiwanis President Bes Moore was the program host for the day. More ... A new fineart gallery has opened on The Square in Washington. Gallery laPlace, with Debbie Wells as managing partner, opened with last week with the works of fiveartists on display, including Washington native and renowned equine artist Larry Dodd Wheeler, and Russian potter Genna Grushovenko and his wife, painter Signe Grushovenko. More ... Kewon H. Edwards has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve OfficersTraining Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Washington. The ROTC cadet has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army. More ... James Callaway, transportation director for Wilkes County Schools, showed the Washington Rotary Club a video dramatization of how a school bus hijacking might take place and what steps can be taken to prevent a hijacking and to handle one if it does occur. More ... Wilkes County 4-H has adopted Harpers Personal Care Home in Washington and celebrates monthly birthdays with a cake and gifts each month. 4-H'ers sing and visit with the residents. Also once a month they play bingo with the residents. During the month of October the Wilkes County 4-H Council officersand board of directors held a Halloween party for the residents. More ... The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School made treat bags for the students at Wilkes County Head Start and President Brittnay Turner delivered them on Wednesday, October 31. FCCLA focuses on community involvement and wanted to remind the children to be safe on Halloween night. More ... youth volunteer at the Robert Toombs House State Historic Site. He began his volunteer work in August 2005, after a tour of the site. Every week since then, he has come to volunteer with a good attitude, with enthusiasm, and for at least one hour each time. His only absences have been due to illness. "After all," he said, "this is my job. More ... The Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation held an afternoon of Appetizers and Appraisals at Wisteria Hall recently. "The Sunday event was very successful and over fifty people attended to have their treasures appraised and identified," Foundation President Stephanie Macchia said. More ... Smokey Bear visited with the students at First United Methodist Pre-K on recently. Smokey and his helper, Ranger Lorenzo Lee, talked with the students about helping to prevent forest fires where Smokey and his friends live. More ... A "Thanks for our Freedom -- Veterans Appreciation Day" will be held November 10, in Pittard Park in Winterville. A barbecue after the program will be free for all veterans and their wives. More ... A large crowd attended Sardis Baptist Church Sunday morning with several visitors in the congregation. The singing was led by Monica Gunter with Pam Hall at the piano. Rev. Jim Newsome brought an inspiring sermon on "Persistence" from Luke 11:1-13. The singing of hymns was led by Monica Gunter with Pam Hall at the piano. After the children's sermon by Rev. More ... Dale McLendon visited Mrs. Dot Wolfe and Mrs. Corine Wallace. .Rosalyn Adams and John Beggs visited Allen Thurmond. .Visiting Mrs. Annie Kate Norman were Gerald Norman and Derek Free. .Mrs. Bernice McAvoy's guests were Gail Galbreath, Ronnie McAvoy, Lois Hardy, Sandra Baynes, Thomas Wheatley, Michael Wheatley, Marion Poss, Frances Ogletree. .Florine Norman, T.J. More ... We were glad to have Rev. Martin's son Larry with us at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Sunday. He a missionary in Moldova and is on assignment in the United States and he was fortunate to be able to spend a couple of days with his parents. He spoke to us and told interesting things about his work in Moldova. He will be in the States several months. . More ... Rev. Dale Fincher presented a devotional and singing for the residents. .Doris and Trey Rhodes visited Mrs. Lois Flynt. .Mary and Pat Darden visited Miss Margaret Darden. .Mable Edwards, Oliver Gill, Peyton Gill, and Patsy Winn visited Mrs. Genelle Gill. .Hugh Dychez played the keyboard for the residents and all the residents really enjoyed the beautiful music. . More ... Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Dupree are back home after a month's vacation to sunny Florida. They had a wonderful trip and were able to attend the fall festival at Ebenezer Baptist Church Saturday evening. We all enjoyed that. We had a good crowd, good food, and wonderful fellowship. On Sunday, Dr. More ... The Tignall community appreciates the Independence United Methodist Church serving breakfast to the first 100 people for the festival. We heard some of the workers of the festival talking about what a delicious breakfast it was. Thank you, church members, who cooked and served pancakes and sausage to all these people. More ... WOW! What a festival! It gets better every year. A huge crowd of people felt that they'd "rather be in Tignall" for the sixth annual fall festival at the old school grounds last Saturday. It was a perfect day and all the other festivals around in the area did not keep people away from Tignall. More ... The children's choir of Phillips Mill Baptist Church was treated to a trip to Louisville Saturday afternoon to attend the corn maze. Bes Moore, music director, drove the church van. Mary Jane Scarborough, one of the mothers, went with them. They all had a fun afternoon, stopping in Thomson on their way home for supper. . More ... |
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