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The kids from First United Methodist Pre-K visited the Washington-Wilkes Park & Recreation Department where Director Pete Gartrell lead them in an excercise program to keep their hearts and bodies strong. "They played dodgeball, a kick the ball in the target game, and relays," said Julie Lewis. "Th... More ...
The Rev. Randy Hardy was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, February 12. A Kiwanian himself, Hardy's program title was "Overview of Islam." He provided an in-depth overview of Islam which he said has 1.2 billion followers world-wide. More ...
Washington-Wilkes Middle School Students of the Month are (front, l-r) Rebecca Wilson, Cara Mason, Jarvis Williams (back, l-r) Dominique Jenkins, Amanda Wood, and James McAvoy. Two students are chosen from each grade level for this honor. Students selected must have a positive attitude, a strong de... More ...
Emma Moore, daughter of Michael and Denise Moore, celebrated her fifth birthday with a party at her home Saturday, February 3. Her birthday was February 7. Emma celebrated with a Barbie and the Twelve Dancing Princesses theme. She and her guests had fun playing dress up. More ...
Paula Stevens, owner of E-Clips, attended the Redken Symposium 2007 held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The symposium was held January 20-23, and for the three days, Stevens and other salon professionals from around the world were taught and inspired by leading educat... More ...
Wilkes County School Superintendent Joyce Williams (right) told members of the Washington Rotary Club about the state of the schools in Wilkes County and she addressed dropout and graduation rates. She pointed out that Wilkes County's graduation rate is above the state level and that the system is ... More ...
Ashley Branam was the guest speaker at a recent Tea and Learn sponsored by Wills Memorial Hospital. The topic was skin care for older adults. Tea and Learn programs are a portion of community health education provided by Wills Memorial Hospital. More ... Little River Kidz Klub gets kids involved in community efforts In a neighborhood as close-knit as Washington, it's no wonder that community service is a high priority for many people in the area, and that is true for the Little River Kidz Klub as well. A ministry of the Little River family of churches (Bethel UMC, Mount Zion UMC, and Smyrna UMC), the Kidz Klub... More ...
IV Bray has been named a STAR Teacher for the second time in his 13-year teaching career. Bray, son of Ralph and Kay Bray of Washington-Wilkes and a graduate of Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, has been named STAR Teacher at Berkmar High School in the Gwinnett County Public School Syst... More ...
William Murry (Beau) Brown III, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Murry Brown Jr., of Walhalla, S.C., turned one on January 31 and celebrated on two occasions. Beau celebrated with a Big Top Circus party at his home on Saturday, January 27. The garage was transformed into a miniature Big Top where gues... More ...
Evan Moore, son of Michael and Denise Moore, was five years old on February 7 and celebrated several days before with a party at his home Sunday, February 4. Evan enjoyed a Cars movie party theme and he and his guests celebrated by watching the Cars movie. More ... Anna Gunter hostess for family gathering Feb. 11 Anna Gunter was hostess for a gathering of family and friends at her home on Sunday evening, February 11. The event was to celebrate the returning home of her husband, Billy Gunter, after a five-week hospitalization and to have a belated birthday celebration for their granddaughter, Anna Claire Gu... More ... Washington Personal Mention Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Mansfield, Hannah and Emily, of Johnson City, Tenn., enjoyed the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Gary Mansfield. .. Larry Tyler and Natalie of Brookhaven visited during the weekend with Mrs. James Tyler .. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Adams of Peachtree City and Mrs. Bill Welsh of Augusta were... More ...
Mr. and Mrs. Charles David Danner of Lincolnton announce the engagement of their daughter, Becky Ann, to Kyle Jackson Reese, son of Mrs. Sandra Ferguson Aycock and William Darrell Reese of Lincolnton. Miss Danner is the granddaughter of Mrs. Mary Tucker and the late Bennie L. Tucker of Washington... More ...
G. T. and Betty Saggus Hall were honored on the occasion of the 50 th Wedding Anniversary at a reception on Saturday, February 3, given by their children and grandchildren, Terry Hall Heaton of McDonough and Darren and Janet Hall Pharr, Michael and Chandler, of Washington, in the fellowship hall of... More ...
Lauren and Emily Mann, twin daughters of Jeff and Alicia Mann of Washington, were two years old on February 2. The girls celebrated on their birthdays at First United M e t h o d i s t Church Day Care in Thomson as they shared Elmo c u p c a k e s , Cheese Puffs and fruit punch with their friends ... More ...
John Wood (J.W.) and Bonnie Smith Boatwright were honored on their Golden Wedding Anniversary at dinner on Sunday, January 28, at Ryan's in Thomson. The celebration was hosted by their children, Connie Marlene Boatwright Gamble of Augusta, John Wesley (Johnny) Boatwright, and Bonnie Kay Boatwright... More ...
Sydney Lynn McClain, daughter of Terry McClain and the late Eydee Turner McClain of Washington, was two years old on Wednesday, January 31, and was treated to several celebrations. Sydney enjoyed a party on her birthday with her friends at Kiddie Korner where she shared Cheetos, punch and caterpi... More ...
Isabelle Blakey, daughter of Jeff and Tena Blakey, was four years old on Monday, January 29, and celebrated on several occasions. Her first party on January 27 at Pump It Up in Athens featured a Sleeping Beauty theme. Her birthday cake was a Barbie Sleeping Beauty. The children enjoyed pizza and d... More ... Young-at-Heart Club of First Methodist enjoys fellowship The Young-at-Heart Club of the First United Methodist Church enjoyed a delightful fellowship on Thursday, February 8. The group traveled to Wrens for lunch and fellowship at Lil' Dutch Restaurant and enjoyed shopping for delicious breads, cakes and pies at the adjoining bakery. More ... Cornelia Johnson Circle of FUMC celebrates babies born in 2006 The Cornelia Johnson Circle of First United Methodist Church celebrated the babies born in 2006 into the church family in a service during the morning worship hour Sunday, February 11. The children were recognized with their parents or other family members who have connections to First United Meth... More ... Mary C. Reid Women on Mission members meet February 6 at FBC The Mary C. Reid Women on Mission of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday morning, February 6, in the conference room. Mrs. Dennis Hopkins opened the meeting with the reading of the WMU Watchword and prayer. Mrs. Mary Ann Bentley offered the prayer for those with special needs. More ...
The library of the Fitzpatrick Hotel was the scene of a birthday luncheon honoring Mary Wright Latimer Blue and several members of her family Sunday, February 11. Mrs. Blue will celebrate her 102 birthday on February 15. Others honored with February birthdays were her nephew, Milton Roberts, who w... More ... Lunch and Learn Club meets The Rayle Lunch and Learn Club met Wednesday, January 24, at the city hall. Christine Wheatley, vice-president, presided in the absence of the president, Peggy Echols. Millie Mansfield led in the opening prayer. Fran Thaxton brought a Valentine devotional reading from John 3:16 and a story, "God's... More ... Wilkes Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends Sarah Avery and Jennifer Bells visited Welborn Avery and James Smith. ..Edna Gresham, Bertha Crew, and Lelia Watkins visited Joe Wilkinson. ..Guests of Mrs. Sara Walton were Shirley Crocker, Terry Crocker, Linda Garrett, Chad Garrett, Gavin Garrett, Garrett Tawzer, and Ashley Baker. ..Mrs. Sara Gr... More ... |
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