October 23, 2008 RSS feed / News

Treasury exhausted; Salvation Army needs donations right away

The Wilkes County Unit of the Salvation Army is still seeking donations for aid to the needy during October and November. Funds were exhausted before $150 in donations was received following the last appeal. More...

Infections may trouble livestock after damp or cloudy conditions

If you are grazing mature pasture you may need to move your livestock. Bermudagrass staggers and ergot poisoning can be a threat to cattle, as well as other livestock, grazing mature pastures after a cloudy or damp period. More...

Simpson-Eskew home a highlight of Christmas tour

It's Sunday, December 14, 1909, and you're invited! Dr. Addison Simpson and his wife Clara are having an open house for friends and neighbors. More...

Natural gas users can get help free from Ext. Service

If you are a natural gas consumer in the Atlanta Gas Light service area, be sure to take advantage of a free service offered by the Wilkes County Cooperative Extension office. More...

Lundberg News

Don't forget the fall festival at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Saturday evening, October 25, beginning at 5 p.m. Bring your favorite soup or salad. There will be games and prizes and a cake walk. More...

Vendor spaces still available for festival

Vendor spaces are still available for the 7th Annual I'd Rather Be in Tignall Fall Festival. There is only one more week before this annual event. It's not too late to get space so call Carolyn Gammon or Gloria Ware as soon as possible. More...

RAYLE NEWS

Bring your chairs and come to the Rayle Ramble Saturday and spend the day and meet new friends, and renew acquaintances. It will begin at 10 a.m. More...

Management changes at Art Gallery La Place on the Square

The fall season brings change, and things are changing at the Art Gallery La Place on the Square in Washington. More...

Talks about assisted living

Allan Soto (left) spoke to members of the Washington Rotary Club at their regular lunch meeting on Thursday, October 16, and told them how he came to Washington to open an assisted living facility. More...

'Trunks of Treats' is set for First Baptist Wednesday, Oct. 29'Trunks of Treats' is set for First Baptist Wednesday, Oct. 29

First Baptist Church will have its annual "Trunks of Treats" on Wednesday evening, October 29, on the church parking lot. More...

Free legal workshop to be held Nov. 7 at Lincoln Sr. Center

The Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) will sponsor a free legal rights workshop Friday, November 7, at the Lincoln County Senior Center, 160 May Avenue, Lincolnton. More...

Diamond Go-Sti brings Cherokee culture, language to primary school

The students of Washington-Wilkes Primary School are spellbound as full-blood Cherokee Diamond Go-Sti told them about the history, language, and customs of the Cherokee people at the school all last Thursday. More...

Promise Keepers event set for men at FBC Saturday

The First Baptist Church, Washington, is sponsoring a Promise Keepers Adventure for men on Saturday, October 25. Registration will be in the Mary Callaway Burton Fellowship Hall of the church from 8:30 to 8:45 a.m. More...

Band 'excellent' in performance at Hartwell Festival

The Washington-Wilkes Marching Band was rated "Excellent" after performing a Beatles-themed show at the Hartwell Marching Festival on October 18. More...

Top sellers named at W-WES

Students at the Washington-Wilkes Elementary School have completed a successful fund-raising drive through the sale of Sally Foster products. As a school, the students sold a total of $9,046 in items and will keep a half of this amount. More...

Hands-on workshop to help women with cancer feel better

The American Cancer Society and McDuffie Regional Medical Center, Thomson, will be offering "Look Good . . . More...

Tree of Life Worship Center opens at 205 Brown Road

The Tree of Life Worship Center is opening its doors for the first time and welcomes everyone to be a part of all events, programs, and services. The Tree of Life Worship Center and Pastor Otis J. More...

SAR organizes new chapter, sets meeting Nov. 3

A new chapter of Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) is being organized in Washington- Wilkes. An organizational meeting will be held at the Mary Willis Library on Monday, November 3, 7 p.m. More...

Aonia News

It's 6 a.m. and I just carried some trash outside. It's really chilly, but after all, it's October. I've said it before, I love fall. Despite all the leaves falling and real chilly mornings I enjoy fall. More...

Tignall News

A gazebo makes a wonderful focal point for a community or town. Tignall has its focal point now with the construction expertise of John Yochim. More...

Quilt to be raffled November 1

The beautiful 2008 quilt shown at the October 17 meeting of the Tignall Homemakers meeting will be raffled at the Tignall Fall Festival Saturday, November 1. Tickets may be obtained from members or at the festival. More...

Harper's Personal Care residents enjoy visiting with family, friends

October 13 - Doris Rhodes visited Mrs. Lois Flynt and afterwards they visited Rose Newby. Bobby Blakey also visited Mrs. Flynt. ƒDarinda Holliday went on an outing. ƒ Dudley and Susan Bryant visited Melvin Cawley. More...

Student honored

The Rayle EMC student of the month for October is Tommy Bowen, a third grade student at Washington Wilkes Primary School. He is the son of Karen and Tommy Bowen. More...

Lions schedule chicken barbecue for November 8

With a host of late-year events and attractions already beginning to crowd the Washington-Wilkes holiday activities calendar, the Washington Lions Club announced Monday that its next chicken barbecue will be an event of Saturday, November 8. More...

Pet of the week

This mixed-breed dog is very friendly, loves his walks, and needs a place to run and play. He is vaccinated and neutered and would be a good companion. Call or visit the Washington- Wilkes Animal Shelter at 706-678- CATS, or 358 Brown Drive. More...

THEATER REVIEW

Denial in the Delta A review of Cat On a Hot Tin Roof

Utterly, crushingly, powerfully poignant, the 2008-2009 Washington Little Theater's season opened the last two weekends with a gut-wrenching bang. More...

Medicare beneficiaries need to review plans and compare to others to insure they meet all needs

Each year health care plans adjust what they cost and what they cover. Now is the time for people with Medicare to review the changes being made by their current plan and compare it to others to make sure it still meets their needs. More...

Several area groups now collecting shoe boxes for seniors' Christmas

Several groups are now collecting Christmas shoe boxes for the seniors in Wilkes County nursing homes and assisted living facilities Again this year, church groups, individuals, and organizations are helping bring "Operation Love and Care in a Sho More...