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The Sam and Annie Ruth Dye Rhodes family reunion was held Sunday, October 19, at the home of Chan and Phyllis Rhodes Drake on the Thomson Road. The date commemorated the anniversary date of the Rhodes' marriage, October 19, l921. More ... Ella (left) and Madeline Jackson were all smiles as they sat on Santa's knee and told their Christmas wishes at last year's Downtown Candlelight Shopping. The girls and many other children in Washington-Wilkes eagerly await Santa's return visit this year where he will greet the children at Washington Cellular on The Square during the shopping event November 25 from 6-9 p.m. More ... Bobbie Sue Johnson presented the program to members of the Frances Wheelis Women on Mission of the First Baptist Church when they met Monday evening, November 3, at the home of Susan Pope on Spring Street. Mrs. Johnson returned Friday from a trip to Romania with the Walhalla Foundation. More ... Charlie Newcomer and Larry Wilson, members of The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), were the guest speakers at the regular meeting of the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, October 28. More ... Fulani Doughty of Washington has attained certification as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board of Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC). Currently employed by the Elbert County Board of Education as a guidance counselor, Doughty joins more than 40,000 NCCs who are certified through NBCC. More ... The Optimist Club of Washington is again sponsoring an ATV raffle. One lucky winner will win a 110-CC 4-wheeler. Tickets are available for $5 each or five tickets for $20 from any Optimist Club member. More ... Fire Chief Alan Poss will speak on the topic "Fire Safety for the Home" at the Wills Memorial Hospital Tea and Learn Thursday, November 6, at 2:30 p.m. in the hospital café Chief Poss is a lifelong resident of Washington. He received his Associate of Business degree from Gordon Military College in l971. More ... Bill and Teresa Bishop visited Saturday in Rockmart with Jimmy and Stephanie Collum, Neely and Brennah, and attended Neely's soccer game. lSandy and Lawrence Burton spent a long weekend with Pinky, Tony, Cecelia, Mallory and Olivia Young in Hickory, N.C. More ... On December 25, The News- Reporter will publish its 35th annual Christmas Tree Babies edition. The full color feature will include children born to Wilkes County families during 2008 whose announcements appeared in The News-Reporter. More ... Mr. and Mrs. Randy Echols of Washington announce the engagement of their daughter, Sable Marie, to Matthew David Vanhart, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Vanhart of Washington. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Moon of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Echols of Rayle, and Mr. and Mrs. William Thurmond of Tignall. More ... Jessica Ohnemueller of Bavaria, Germany, and Ashley Lawrence James of Greenville, S.C., exchanged wedding vows in the presence of their immediate families on Saturday, October 11, at ten o'clock in the morning at Bethel United Methodist Church in Washington. Rev. Richard Broome of Lincolnton officiated. More ... Mr. and Mrs. Edward Forster of Antrim, N.H., announce the engagement of their daughter, Alison Leslie, of Arlington, Mass., to Michael Garrett Barney of Knoxville, Tenn., son of Rev. and Mrs. David M. Barney of Concord, Mass. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John P. Godley of East Orange, N.J., and the late Mr. and Mrs. More ... Ashley Brooke Land of Evans, bride-elect of Charles Richard Roberts Jr., also of Evans, was entertained at a miscellaneous drop-in bridal shower Saturday afternoon, October 11, at the home of Jeffrey and Tammi Land in Evans. Hostesses for the occasion were Tammy Land of Washington, Lindsey Land of Danburg, Janet Keve of Bishop, and Jennifer and Jamie Land of Statesboro. More ... Karla Dawson, bride-elect of Josh Grimaud, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous drop-in shower Saturday, October 25, at the home of Vonice Wells on Glen Street in Washington. Co-hostesses with Mrs. Wells were Jillian Andrews and Alicia DeWeese, also of Washington. More ... Samantha Wheatley, daughter of Greg and Crystal Wheatley, celebrated her eighth birthday on October 15 and was treated to several festivities. Samantha first celebrated on Friday, October 10, immediately after school. She and her friends had an after school snack of ice cream sundaes they created themselves using various toppings. More ... Sherree Bufford of Grovetown, a current nursing student at Augusta State University, was recently awarded the Anne Corbett Nursing Scholarship by the Georgia Baptist Association. The scholarship was presented at the Annual Meeting of the Georgia Association on October 21. This year's meeting was held in Washington and was simulcast to Lincolnton and Greensboro. Mrs. More ... Hank Heard, son of Richard and Lou Heard, was two years old on October 4. Hank was treated on his birthday to a John Deere tractor party at his home. A John Deere tablecloth and napkins were used in decorating along with yellow and green balloons. More ... C. Carol Cartledge enjoyed the weekend at the mountaintop home of her cousin, Carol Edwards Turner, in Mountain City. The annual weekend house party was hosted by Mrs. Turner and her sister, Joy Edwards Hawk of Franklin, N.C., and Slidell, La. More ... Mattie Heard, daughter of Richard and Lou Heard, celebrated her fifth birthday on October 11. Mattie was treated to a birthday celebration with her classmates on October 8 at the First Baptist Church Pre-Kindergarten. Everyone enjoyed Cheese Puffs and cupcakes. Favors were given to her classmates. More ... Bernie Pope is home after several days visit last week in Alpharetta with John Cook and daughters, Natalie and Amelia. lMichael and Vonice Wells and Joyner Wells enjoyed the weekend in Ludowici with Margaret Johnson and also visited with Neal Wells of Hinesville. lCliff Hopkins and Jason Hopkins of Hilton Head Island, S.C., visited Thursday with Norma Hopkins. More ... The Washington Questers met at the home of Skeet Willingham and Ginny King on West Robert Toombs Avenue Monday evening, October 20. Mr. Willingham presented the program, speaking on his extensive collection of Georgia pottery. More ... November bride-elect Ashley Land of Evans was honored at a shower Saturday morning, October 25, in Augusta given by Rachel Nevils of Augusta, Missy Perdue and Cindy Eibson of Appling at the home of the prospective bridegroom's mother, Debra Roberts in Augusta. More ... |
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