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This is one of the sweet puppies at the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter. This little one wants so much for someone to love him. Dogs are like babies with teeth, so never give them toys that can be chewed to pieces and swallowed. Visit the Shelter at 358 Brown Drive and see the puppies and kittens -... More ... Free legal services available April 23 at Senior Center Members of the staff of the Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) will be in Wilkes County Monday, April 23, to meet with senior citizens wanting free legal help, on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone who is a senior citizen, 60 years of age or older, and has a civil (non-criminal) legal iss... More ...
Two outstanding students at Washington-Wilkes Middle School recently participated in the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP). The mission of Duke's TIP is to identify academically talented students and to provide model programs and services to support the development of their optima... More ... Archaeology camp registration open for area kids Cultures hundreds even thousands of years ago left clues about their lives for modern scientists to discover - how they lived, what they ate, how they hunted, even what types of clothing they wore. The Watson-Brown Foundation is inviting students to "discover the Intrigue of the Past" through the ... More ...
Walter Currie of Asheville, North Carolina, was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, April 17. Currie presented an interesting and informative program entitled "Estate Planning." He discussed the definition of Power of Attorney citing specific types - ... More ...
A recent poll said that 83 percent of Americans called global warming a "serious" problem, and 63 percent agreed that the United States "is in as much danger" from environmental threats including global warming "as it is from terrorists." Do you agree? Why? More ...
Mark your calendars for the Southland Jubilee from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. this Saturday, April 21, in downtown Greensboro. The ninth annual Southland Jubilee will feature fun for the entire family with a heritage arts show, live entertainment, home-cooked food, children's activities, agricultural exhibits,... More ... High school sends progress reports for latest mid-term Students at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School received their progress reports for the midterm of the fourth nine weeks during homeroom on Wednesday, April 18. Parents are encouraged to discuss this report with their children. Students should return the report, with a parent's or guardian'... More ... History students may apply for 2007 scholarship award The Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation Board is announcing a call for applications for its 2007 scholarship award. Qualifying students need to be enrolled in a degree program with a declared major to teach history or work in the field of historic preservation. More ... Mass food distribution set for next Wednesday for Wilkes Co. low-income and elderly families The CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority Inc. will have a mass food distribution in Wilkes County on Wednesday, April 25, at the Washington-Wilkes Parks and Recreation Department. The food will be available from 10:30 a.m. until all the food is gone, and is for low-income and elderly persons, servi... More ...
Last-minute negotiations keep legislators busy With only three meeting days left in the 2007 session, both the State House and State Senate have been extremely busy trying to reach agreements on the amended 2007 state budget and the 2008 state budget. Negotiators from both sides reached a compromise on the amended 2007 spending proposal, and th... More ...
the U.S. Achievement Olivia Jade Rogers, a student at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, has been named a United States National Award Winner in Science by the United States Achievement Academy. The award is a prestigious honor and recognizes fewer than 10 percent of all American high s... More ...
Students of the Month for March at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School are (front row, l-r) Brittany Corely, math; Ryen Scarboro, math; Krystle Kvalheim, band; Kirby Wilson, family and consumer sciences; Tiffany Garcia, science; (back) David Rodrquez, physical education; Jaboris Wright, agr... More ...
Six ladies from the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary participated in the East Central District Meeting at Harbor Club in Greensboro Monday, April 9. The Minnie G. Boswell Hospital Auxiliary was host for the spring meeting and greeted attendees as they arrived for registration. More ... Shopping for good health Making wise food choices at the grocery store requires thought and time. Sadly, many of the foods that are in the grocery store aisles today are not the best choices. In general, if you shop the perimeter of the store, you will find more of the healthy food choices that you desire. Foods found in t... More ...
Neely Sarah Collum, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Collum of Rockmart, celebrated her fourth birthday on April 14 with a SuperGirl party at the Rome Bowling Center in Rome. The children and adults enjoyed a game of bowling before the party began. The party room was decorated with pink and lavende... More ...
Eleven members of the Kettle Creek Chapter NSDAR were in Thomson Monday, April 16, for tour of Hickory Hill, the historic home of Thomas E. Watson. Members were given a private tour of the home and learned much about Mr. Watson, Georgia author, lawyer and statesman, and his beautiful home. More ... Monthly meetings at WMH will focus on diabetic needs There will be a meeting in the Wills Memorial Hospital library at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, focusing on the learning needs of persons in the community with diabetes. This group will meet on a monthly basis at WMH. Resource leadership will be provided by Anne R. Myers, RN, MSN, who will also be... More ... Washington Personal Mention ..Mrs. Edward Pope returned home Saturday after an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Cheryl Coston in St. Augustine, Fla. Joining them for an Easter celebration were John Cook, J.C., Amelia and Natalie, of Alphahretta. ..Mrs. Robert Wallace enjoyed an Easter visit with Mr. and Mrs. Theron Wall... More ... Kristin Lukich, friends promote Tour of Homes Kristin Lukich, daughter of Jeff and Mary Beth Lukich, celebrated her 14th birthday on March 23 with different and exciting plans for her guests. Kristin invited three friends, Dixie Lee Trimm, Anna Attwood and Angela Broome, to spend the night on her birthday. On Friday night they watched movies ... More ...
Mark Waters (right) spoke to the April 10 meeting of the Optimist Club of Washington. A retired U.S. Navy meteorologist, Waters gave a PowerPoint presentation on global warming. He was the guest of Dan Coxwell (left), who was program chairman. More ...
Wilsbary's May Fest, the annual fundraiser of the Friends of the Mary Willis Library, is set for May 4 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the lawn of the library. The sale will feature used books at bargain prices, plants from some of Washington's beautiful gardens, and baked goods from some of the best... More ... Lundberg News By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363 Mrs. Justin Turner and Harrison of Elberton visited their grandmother, Mrs. Iris Dyson, last Monday. ..Mrs. Juanita Bradford and Mrs. John Sutherland visited Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Bradford in Thomson Friday and also had lunch at Ryans. ..Mrs. Ricky McCarty and Mr. and Mrs. More ...
NEWS By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264 What a beautiful day the Lord hath made! We have really rejoiced in the spring and the beautiful flowers that have been prettier this year than ever. We got our little cold spell that we always have at Easter time. It was an unusual cold that froze a lot of things that we had covered up. Blackberry... More ... Wilkes Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends Guests of Mrs. Sara E. Walton were Chad Garrett, Gavin Garrett, Garrett Tawzer, Shirley Crocker, Linda Garrett, Sherry Phillips, and Marcie G. Tawzer. ..Mrs. Bernice McAvoy's visitors were Gail Galbreath, Joyce Blackburn, Marion Poss, Katie Vickers, Brantley Vickers, Charles and Hilda Palmer, Keith... More ...
By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736 and NOBIE KEENER Please call 706-285-3232 I received this interesting item by e-mail. It is amazing that our government can track a single cow born in Canada almost three years ago, right to the stall where she sleeps in the state of Washington. And, they tracked her calves to their stalls. But they are unable to locate 11 million illegal ... More ... Tignall City Council considers ordinances dealing with chicken houses, chicken litter The monthly meeting of the Tignall City Council was called to order by Mayor Richard Gammon at 7 p.m. on April 11. City Council members present were Charles Bradley, Nobie Keener, Leon Aycock, and Albert Huyck. More ... Harper's Personal Care residents enjoy visiting with family, friends Milton and Mamie Baron visited Shirley Davis. ..Wilbur and Ouida Maney and Dale Fincher sang along with the residents and then sang some songs alone. Rev. Fincher gave a devotional. ..Oliver Gill visited Mrs. Genelle Gill. ..Tommie Heard visited Mrs. Genelle Gill, Mrs. Marie Bradley, and Mrs. Lois ... More ... Honor roll, merit list announced for 5th grading period at W-WES The names of students who have been named to the honor roll and merit list at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School for the fifth six weeks grading period have been announced by Principal Wandy B. Jenkins. More ...
By KIP BURKE news editor Wilkes County Superintendent of Schools Joyce Williams says that she has received new bids to build a slightly scaled-down version of a long-planned high school/middle school complex, and soon a decision must be made by the Board of Education, with citizen input, on whether to go ahead with the pro... More ...
Wills Memorial Hospital is participating as a corporate sponsor in the community 2007 Relay for Life campaign. The medical staff and employees have banded together to sponsor a "Sexy Legs" fundraiser. Members of the medical staff and other male employees of Wills Memorial have been good sports and ... More ... Auction planned to benefit Relay for Life; packages to be displayed at local events Leading up to the Relay for Life event set for May 4, Wilkes Countians will have an opportunity to bid on some unique items in a silent auction. "We have gathered some unique packages," says Cathy Lannae, auction organizer. More ... Lions Club to raise funds here for national White Cane Month The Washington Lions Club is accepting contributions for the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation this month in observance of White Cane Month. One hundred percent of all funds collected for White Cane go directly to the Lighthouse Foundation to provide sight services to indigent residents of Georgi... More ... Cancer survivors invited to dinner Saturday, April 28 Ninety cancer survivors have been extended invitations to attend the Fourth Annual Cancer Survivors Dinner scheduled at the Third Shiloh Center on McLendon Drive Saturday, April 28, at 5 p.m. This is the weekend before the Relay for Life event. Award winning chef Joe Barnett is catering and sponso... More ... |
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