Washington-Wilkes music: 'We are blessed'
TO THE EDITOR:
      To get from the Ryman Auditorium to Carnegie Hall, you can go through Washington, Georgia. I was reflecting upon this while relaxing after a terrific music weekend in Wilkes County. Not many towns or even big cities can claim a Grammy Award winner as we can of our own Hillary Lindsey.
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Blessed, thankful, filled with joy
TO THE EDITOR:
      I have been a daily visitor at the Senior Center for 25 years. I am about to celebrate my 92nd birthday. During these many years at the Senior Center I have enjoyed the programs and the many friendships of so many people.
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Citizens request that Wills Memorial issue be put on agenda
TO THE WILKES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
      We, the undersigned, respectfully request that this issue of the county endorsing the Wills Memorial Hospital project be put on the agenda for the May 10, 2007, meeting, invite an expert in the area of revenue bonds and someone who has the knowledge to explain the reimbursement of "Critical Access"...
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