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Lisa Luken, wife of Kiwanian Karl Luken, was the guest speaker for the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, January 15. Lisa presented a program titled "Mark Twain and My Father." Lisa's father, William Arthur Moeller, portrayed Mark Twain in 284 performances given at colleges, banquets, fairs, libraries, etc. She discussed Twain's early life and the background of the nationally known author and satirist who was described by William Faulkner as the "Father of American Literature." Also presented were excepts of her father's final Mark Twain performance from a DVD. Karl Luken (right) was the program host for the day. More ... As the cold winter season brings low temperatures, older adults and families look for ways to stay warm and cut heating costs. The Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services (DAS) is urging them to practice safety when heating their homes. More ... Stephanie Bagwell of Washington has been named as a Dean's Scholar at Piedmont College after completing the recent fall semester with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Piedmont College is an independent liberal arts college of about 2,000 students with campuses located in Demorest and Athens. More ... Gabby Gossip (Julie Irby, right) provided a delightful program for the Washington Rotary club when she told interesting and sometimes puzzling "facts" about each one of the members while those in attendance tried to guess who she was talking about. The Washington Rotary Club meets on Thursdays at noon in the Woman's Club building. President Paula Stephens introduced Gabby at the meeting. More ... Anthony Willis (at right) was the winner in the first round of the 2008 National Geographic Bee held at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School last Wednesday, January 16. He will advance to the next level of competition, a written exam to determine state competitors. More ... The next community blood drive sponsored by the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary with Shepeard Community Blood Center will be held on Thursday, February 14, in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church, Washington. The entrance is on Spring Street. Blood can be given from 2 until 7 p.m. More ... Rehearsals are underway for the first Washington Little Theater Company production of the 2008 season. "I Do! I Do!" will be presented February 28, 29, March 1 and 2, at the Bolton Lunceford Playhouse on North Alexander Avenue. More ... Alexander H. Stephens Park and Historic Site, Crawfordville, will celebrate the 195th birthday of Alexander H. Stephens, vice-president of the Confederacy, on Saturday, February 2. Dr. Marshall P. Waters III of Washington-Wilkes, will be the guest speaker for the program. His program will be on "The Dahlgren Raid on Richmond: Union Plot to Assassinate Jefferson Davis. More ... Jane Echols, Director of Nursing at Wills Memorial Hospital, was the guest speaker at the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, January 22. Director of Nursing for two years, Echols gave members a comprehensive overview of the WMH nursing program. She reviewed the hospital's nursing capabilities, discussed personal, and hospital goals relating to the nursing program. More ... Math students at WWCHS annually participate in the GA Math League High School contest. The contest allows WWCHS students to compete with students from other schools across Georgia. We compete with other schools by submitting our top 5 scores on each of 6 contests given throughout the year on dates specified by the state organization. Students also compete with each other. More ... We have completed the first week of the 2008 Legislative Session and so far, things are moving quickly. Both Governor Sonny Perdue and Lt. Governor Casey Cagle have outlined their legislative priorities for this year's session, focusing on four main issues: water, transportation, education and healthcare. More ... These are three beautiful cats at the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter. The long-haired beauty in the back is a spayed female. The two cuties in front are young neutered males. They are all affectionate cats in need of good caring homes. More ... The public is invited to join in celebrating the 195th birthday of the Vice President of the Confederacy at Crawfordville on Saturday, February 2, at 11 a.m. The celebration will be held at the group shelter near the ranger's officeinside the Alexander H. Stephens Park. Follow the flags and signs to the shelter. A barbecue lunch will be served at 11 a.m. More ... The annual membership meeting of the Friends of the Mary Willis Library will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, at the library. The program will highlight literature for children. Members are asked to bring a favorite children's book to show or perhaps to read to the group. "Whether it's Dr. More ... Every year, thousands of girls across the area gain valuable knowledge while providing the community with a special treat - Girl Scout cookies. This year will be no exception. More ... Members of the staff of the Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) will be in Wilkes County Tuesday, February 5, 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 issue may be able to receive help. More ... Dr. Lester Johnston (right) told the Washington Rotary Club all about how Community Associated Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus lives and spreads to infect the unsuspecting human body. More ... We have been blessed with some nice rain and cold weather and it is welcomed. . I enjoyed Sunday School and church at my church, Sardis Baptist, Sunday morning as usual. A good crowd came out despite the cold weather. The congregational singing was led by Pam Hall with Rebekah Echols as pianist. More ... Sunday was a special day at Beaverdam Baptist Church. Members honored Rev. and Mrs. John McMillian who will be celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary January 30. They also welcomed Rev. and Mrs. Andy Perryman. Rev. More ... Baby, it's cold outside. Aren't we fortunate to have warm clothes, a warm home, and warm food and drink. It's really been a peculiar week -- sunshine, snow, rain, wind, and cold temperatures. A variety of winter weather. The snow was beautiful and a good bit of it. I wish all the children could have seen it and played in it, but maybe next time. . More ... We will have a covered dish meal at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Sunday, January 27. We didn't have a fifth Sunday meal in December, so members, come on down and bring your friends. .It has been so cold I think most people stayed home and didn't go very much over the weekend. I'm sure the children enjoyed the snow Wednesday evening. I missed seeing it come down. More ... Isn't it funny that any time the weather forecast calls for snow or sleet, everyone flocks to the grocery store to get milk and bread as if they aren't needed any other time. I was at the North Wilkes Library Saturday for children's story time, but no one showed up. I know that all the kids were home looking for the snow that didn't arrive. More ... As we have begun a new year I want to take time to thank those of you who live in the Tyrone area and other interested friends for all your loving support, understanding, and encouragement over the many years I have tried to write this column. Through sickness and health many of you have been there for me. More ... Guests of Mrs. Bernice McAvoy were Gail Galbreath, Charles and Hilda Palmer, Ronnie McAvoy, Marion Poss, and Joyce Blackburn. .Mrs. Gertrude Tyler's guests were Zella Bennett, Rich and Gail Seibert, Mildred Tyler, Doug Tyler, Marjorie Tyler, and Bella Moss. .Carrie Mae Williams, Earnestine Woods and Atlanta Woods visited Henry Butler and Welborn Avery. .Mrs. More ... Local children and youth will get to imagine living in Wilkes County during the Revolutionary War during the upcoming Revolutionary Days Kettle Creek Celebration weekend in February. Activities especially designed for kids will include playing Colonial games, marching in a parade, learning how to march with muskets, and other living history demonstrations. More ... Bob Tanner will present the story of General Stonewall Jackson in the Shenandoah Valley to the Washington Civil War Round Table on Monday evening, January 28, at 6 p.m., at The Jockey Club Restaurant on the Square in Washington. More ... If you want to buy a home but don't know where to start, a good starting point would be Saturday's free educational workshop set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Pope Center on Lexington Avenue. The City of Washington is sponsoring the program to help take the confusion and uncertainty out of the home-buying process and provide a step-by-step guide to home ownership. More ... The warm hearts of Wills Memorial Hospital employees are bringing some warm hands this winter, as they donated gloves and mittens to the children in the Wilkes County Community Partnership (Family Connection and Communities In Schools). The gloves and mittens will be distributed to the children in the neighborhoodbased A-STAR after-school program. (left to right) Horace Jordan and Carolyn Reynolds of the Community Partnership; and Roger Coffee, Cissy Smith, Karen Saggus and Sissy Murray representing the WMH Activities Committee. More ... Gloria Norwood, wife of the late 10th District Congressman Charlie Norwood, was the guest of honor at a ceremony during which the name of the Augusta VA Medical Center was changed to the Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. More ... The Department of Human Resources has announced $1.6 million in emergency contingency funds to help low-income families meet home energy costs. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds will provide households across the state with heating assistance for the winter months ahead. More ... |
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