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Leigh Anne Aaron, of the University of Georgia's Cooperative Extension, was the guest speaker at the Washington Kiwanis Club's meeting on Tuesday, March 18. "Natural Gas and Energy Education" was the title of her program, the purpose of which was to educate consumers about the use, efficiency, and deregulation of the gas industry in Georgia. More ... After an interruption spanning several years, the Washington Lions Club will resume its popular houseto house "Broom Sale for the Blind" project next week. "Lions members and volunteer helpers will focus sales in various residential areas of Washington from time to time as manpower will allow," explained Lion President Mary Hubbard in announcing the sale. More ... Washington City Administrator Mike Eskew (left) was the guest speaker for the Washington Rotary Clubon Thursday, March 13, and he told members in attendance about various ongoing and upcoming projects in which the city is involved. He explained changes in economic structure and told of major efforts in economic development that are being made including projects totaling some $270 million in potential. Bill Amis was program host for the day. More ... This Bull Terrier-mix is a friendly, hardy, active, dog. She does not like cats and should not be in a home with small animals. She would be a good companion dog and is spayed and vaccinated. Call or visit the Washington- Wilkes Animal Shelter at 358 Brown Drive, or call 706-678-CATS. More ... The Arbor Day Foundation wants to celebrate the arrival of spring by helping people plant trees. Each person who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in March will receive 10 free white pine trees. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation's Trees for America campaign. More ... Goose Pond The 2008 Washington-Wilkes Spring Tour of Homes is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5. The annual tour is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club and the Woman's Club in partnership with the Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce. More ... This past week, the Washington-Wilkes Middle School baseball team played three home games. On Tuesday, they played against Putnam County. They won by the score of 5-1. On Saturday, March 15, the team played Wilkinson County in a double header. They won both games by scores of 11-1 in the first game and 8-0 in the second game. For the season, they are 4-1. More ... Each day students at Washington- Wilkes Middle School participate in Extended Learning Time (ELT). This thirty-minute period of time is intended to help students with skills they need to be successful in their academic classes. In previous years, students remained in their homeroom classes for this block of time and worked on reading and mathematics skills. More ... When the General Assembly finally reached Day 30 on Tuesday last week, the Senate was successful in passing more than 30 bills over to the House of Representatives. We passed a measure that would establish a threelevel system of stroke centers to provide better care to Georgia's stroke patients. More ... Life was good for Esper Lee last August. Lee had been enjoying a well-deserved retirement from the Georgia and South Carolina school systems since 2003. He had been a vital staff member of the Washington Wilkes Comprehensive High School until 1999 and then continued to teach in South Carolina until 2003. More ... The Washington-Wilkes Arts Foundation is again sponsoring a one-night appearance of Acoustic Eidolon in Washington-Wilkes. The program will be presented on Friday, April 11, at the Bolton Lunceford Playhouse on North Alexander Avenue at 7 p.m. More ... The W-WPS Primary Performers, directed by Ann Tiller, delivered an exciting program of music for the March PTG meeting on Tuesday night, March 11, for parents and teachers at the school. The high-energy program was packed with fun for the performers and the audience alike. More ... Tickets for the Briarwood Academy Chorus production of Fiddler on the Roof, which will be presented at 8 p.m. on March 28-29 in the Briarwood gym, are now on sale in the school office. Reserved and general admission tickets may be purchased in advance for $10 at the school office,which is open from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. More ... This Bull Terrier-mix is an affectionate sweet dog. She is a light brown reddish color and very good looking. She's spayed and vaccinated and needs a loving home. Call or visit the Washington- Wilkes Animal Shelter, 706-678- CATS, 358 Brown Drive. Hours are 3:30-5:30 p.m. More ... Preparations continue for the Washington Little Theater Company's production of Fiddler on the Roof April 3-6 during the Spring Tour of Homes. Besides many veteran actors there are a lot of newcomers making their first appearances ever on stage. More ... Wilkes County again dodged a bullet this weekend when a storm front that caused deadly tornados across North Georgia brought only strong winds, heavy rains, and large hail here, even as tornado warnings kept citizens and authorities on their toes. More ... The Seven Last Sayings of Christ will be presented on Good Friday, March 21, at 11 a.m., at the Third Shiloh Baptist Mission Center, 219 McLendon Drive. Bishop L. Dante Smith is the coordinator for the event and Rev. G.L. Avery is the narrator. More ... Dr. Bruce Holes visited with the students at the First United Methodist Pre-K in observance of Children's Dental Health Month. Dr. Holes took a video for the children to watch and several items from his dental officeto show the children. Each child received a goody bag courtesy of Dr. Holes. Pictured are (l-r) teacher Kathleen Reeves, Georgia Echols, Simms Dresch, Ryan Scott, Eli Strother, Dr. Holes, Evan Harper, Chase Chafin,Madison Porterfield, Whitney Dawson, Stephanie Colunga, Rickelle Kibbey, Will Lewis and teacher Cynthia Lewis. More ... The Wilkes County School System is joining in a statewide celebration this week to salute the efforts of local school board members. The week of March 17-21, 2008, has been proclaimed School Board Appreciation Week in Georgia. The week-long observance calls attention to the contributions of local boards of education. More ... Mr. and Mrs. Dave Peek returned home to Gouverneur, New York, Saturday after a week's visit with her parents, Jim and Karan Newsome, and her grandmother, Jenelle Newsome. They all spent some time with Jamie, Charlene, and Anna Newsome in Martinez last week. .We had a good service at Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday. The children's story was "Running to Meet Him. More ... Doris Rhodes, Bobby Blakey, and Mr. and Mrs. Sanders Rhodes visited Mrs. Lois Flynt. .Mrs. Nancy Gunby went shopping, and went on an outing to Thomson. She also went to Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Kathy Butler. .Deborah Prince and Lynn Simmons visited Faye Bufford. .Noel Griggs visited Mrs. Sara Curtis. . More ... The North Wilkes Library is fortunate in having two computers now. One will be used with children's games. Thanks to Carol McTier and Sybil Ashmore who donated books last week. I know that last Saturday was not a good day for storytime with the kids because of the stormy weather, but the storyteller was there. I started to just read to Becky Dixon. More ... The Tignall Baptist Women's Ministry, with the assistance of the ladies of Mallorysville Baptist Church, presented a night out with the theme of "Let Your Light Shine." What an elegant and delicious meal prepared by Pat Bobo with the help of Billie Ann Smith, Fay Lamar, and Ann Harrison, and the beautiful decorations done by Carol McTier with the help of Kay Fincher. More ... The Phillips Mill Baptist Church Choir presented an Easter cantata a week early this year. All those who attended morning worship service Sunday, March 16, were blessed to hear the presentation, "Glory In the Cross," featuring a Christ Is Risen medley, "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today. More ... Storms were in the news again Saturday and storms raced across Georgia with Rayle being mentioned once again on TV as in the watch and warning area. It seems like we have better coverage and warnings from all the TV channels now detailing the areas and letting us know what to do and where the storms are. More ... Anne Myers, RN, Wills Memorial Hospital nurse and diabetic support group facilitator spoke to the Wills Memorial Tea and Learn last Thursday on the subject of "Managing Your Handicaps." Volunteer coordinator Pat Niemann said, "Since an injury several years ago, she has much empathy for persons with handicaps." Sissy Murray and the Wills Memorial Hospital cafe staff provided Easter cookies and punch for the gathering. More ... After such awful weather Saturday we were thankful for a beautiful day Sunday and are hoping it will be as nice for Easter this Sunday. Following worship service, a covered dish meal will be served and weather permitting there will be an egg hunt for the small children. .Visiting Mr. and Mrs. James Sherrer for the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. More ... Guests of Mrs. Gertrude Tyler were Wanda White and Donnie Echols. .Marie Smalley visited Mrs. Annie Kate Norman. .Visiting Mrs. Bernice McAvoy were Ronnie McAvoy, Gail Galbreath, and Joyce Blackburn. .Sarah Avery and Jennifer Bells visited Henry Butler and Welborn Avery. .Mrs. Fannie Jackson's guests were Agnes Hurley and Fred D. Jackson. .Visiting Mrs. More ... Breckyn Hudson stole the show with her dance to "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" at the 26th Annual Kiwanis Talent Showcase held last Friday at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School. She will now advance to represent Washington- Wilkes in the state Talent Showcase to be held later this spring. More ... The qualifying period for the General Primary election in July has been set for the last week of April. Supervisor of Elections Judge Jim Burton said that the qualifying period will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, April 28, and close at noon on Friday, May 2. More ... Just a week after woman was seriously injured in a wreck caused by standing water on, Mary Williams, 66, of Washington hit the same patch of water a week ago Friday afternoon, losing control of her 2003 Dodge pickup and crashing into a tree. She was transported to Wills Memorial Hospital for treatment. More ... Ernest Clark (at left) looks on at his nearly destroyed home Monday morning on the Elberton Highway north of Tignall. Clark said he and his wife escaped unharmed after a firestarted in a clothes dryer vent at the rear of the double-wide manufactured home.Fire Chief Alan Poss said that the lack of volunteer firefighters in the area during the day was a problem, but firefighters were able to save part of the home that housed family photo albums and heirloom firearms. More ... WJBF-TV News Channel 6 has begun to promote its March 28 "Your Hometown Tour" visit here with on-the-air promotional announcements starting this weekend. The visit is being mentioned briefly on Channel 6 now, and full promos will begin to air Sunday, Robert Pippen told The News- Reporter, a co-sponsor of the visit. More ... |
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