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Saturday, November 15, is National Adoption Day. The nation will celebrate adoption and encourage more people to give children in foster care permanent families through adoption. More ... The CSRA Regional Development Center Area Agency on Aging (AAA) will be holding a public hearing on January 14 from 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Wilkes County Senior Center located at 109 Marshal Street in Washington. More ... Lisa Franklin of Washington (left) was the recipient of $500 last week from Blake Thompson of TJ and Friends Foundation - TJandFriendsFoundation. com. "Anyone wishing to donate or apply to this wonderful fund can go to the website for information and get an application, or contact me locally," Thompson said. To qualify, applicants must be legal citizens of the U.S., resident of Wilkes, Lincoln, Elbert, Hart, Madison, Oglethorpe, or Franklin County for at least a year; and must have been diagnosed with any form of cancer. Thompson is also raising funds for the new charity through golf tournament at Hartwell Golf Club on Lake Hartwell November 7. For information, call John Scott at 706-436-3649 or Blake Thompson at 706-319-2237. More ... Applications will be received on November 13 and 14 for anyone interested in participating in the Low Income Energy Assistance program in Wilkes County. The program is to assist in paying utility bills. Applicants must be 65 years of age or older to qualify. More ... Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School and Washington- Wilkes Middle School will host an open house on Monday, November 17, for parents and students of each school. From 3:30-5:30 p.m., parents may pick up their children's latest progress reports and meet with teachers. This will be the second open house of the current school year. More ... On Wednesday, October 29, FCCLA members delivered Halloween trickor treat bags to local A-STAR sites and gave children safety tips to keep in mind while trick or treating. The sites they visited included Reese Booker, Harper Street, Washington Heights, Baltimore, and Tignall. Members attending were Kim Garcia, Wanda Turner, Domonique Milton, and Amber Armour. More ... As this year moves well into November, many kinds of musical presence make us increasingly aware that Christmas 2008 is almost upon us. One unmistakable reminder is the pleasant tingling of bells marking the location of a Salvation Army Christmas collection kettle. That sound is coming soon. More ... Math and science teachers have been taking part in the Math-Science Partnership with the University of Georgia (UGA) to build their content knowledge. The middle school has participated in this federal grant program since last year. Dr. More ... Genevieve Coe of Washington joined 45 other CSRA students for the Augusta State University Conservatory Honors String Jamboree Saturday, October 18, at the Maxwell Theater for the Performing Arts. The jamboree was organized by Conservatory director Dr. Quentin Kuyper. More ... The annual Optimist Club Friend of Youth (FOY) Auction and Barbecue will be held Thursday, November 13, at the VFW Post 5899 on Andrew Drive in Washington. Pork barbecue, stew, and all the trimmings prepared by Frank Bentley will be available for eat-in or take-out beginning at 5 p.m. More ... On Friday, December 19, the Wilkes County Community Partnership (WCCP) will host "Career Explorations Day: Fields of Opportunity" for grades 6-9 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Washington-Wilkes Middle/ High School Gymnasium. Gift bags and door prizes will be available for the students. More ... This sweet tabby is gray, black, and yellow. She is a housecat that needs a loving home. She is spayed and vaccinated. For a short time, the Washington- Wilkes Animal Shelter is charging only $10 for adoption of cats. The University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine has been a great help spaying and neutering our Shelter cats. These are not barn cats. More ... Mark your calendars to spend a leisurely fun few hours each day of the weekend November 14-16 on "The Art Ramble" and discover a whole new world. Every stop offers different art forms and you can watch artists demonstrate their unique crafts. More ... This cute black and white cat is a sweet cat that needs a loving home. She is spayed and vaccinated. The price now is only $10.00 for the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter's house cats. The Shelter is still in need of puppy food, as well as cleaning supplies, towels, blankets, tarps for outside, pens, dog and cat toys and treats, puppy cages and kennels. More ... Now we have to switch gears from the fall festival to Christmas. The North Wilkes Steering Committee will be sponsoring the Tignall Christmas parade on Sunday, December 7, at 3 p.m. Last year's parade was much better than in the past so let's beat that one and have an even bigger parade for 2008. More ... Tignall Baptist Church is looking forward to homecoming Sunday, November 16. The church will be celebrating its 110th year anniversary. Everyone is invited to attend, including former members, relatives of members, and friends. Come and enjoy a morning of worship and fellowship. More ... As mentioned in an earlier article, since our 2007 "I'd Rather Be in Tignall" Fall Festival, one of the North Wilkes Steering Committee's main objectives has been to have the gazebo on the old school campus rebuilt. Now that dream continues, and yes, one person can make a difference and influence others. More ... I would like to start off with a big Thank You for your prayers and loving concern not only for myself (Priscilla) but also for Morrison, and all the encouragement and offering to help the children out. It has been a long two years since I fell and broke my right hip. On August 25, 2008, I went to St. More ... There has been so much sickness around. People have colds and flu and sinus problems. So far we haven't been sick and we are thankful. ƒThe regular fifth Sunday covered dish dinner at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church has been canceled for November. Plans will be made for a Christmas social. I'll have more about that next month. More ... Sardis Baptist Church will have a fall festival Saturday, November 15, at 6 p.m. at the church. A hotdog supper with all the trimmings will be served and many fun activities including a hayride, face-painting, bubble gum blowing contest, go-fishing booth, cupcake walk, dart throw, bowling, More ... Last Wednesday, G.B. and I took a trip to the mountains of North Georgia and North Carolina. The scenery was beautiful -- about the prettiest I can remember seeing. It was a good trip and a fun day. We got home about 10:30 p.m. and I was tired. My bed surely did sleep good that night. ƒSupper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Dunnaway Sunday evening were Mr. and Mrs. More ... Joan Drinkard, who collects the news from the residents, and members of the staff at Heritage Home Health Care of Wilkes, will be conducting a contest during the next few weeks to see what resident has the most visitors each week. More ... Christmas at Callaway Plantation will be held this year on Friday, December 12, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. The Plantation is located five miles west of Washington on Highway 78 across from the Washington-Wilkes Airport. More ... Jeff Paul of the Rayle Electric Membership Corporation was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, November 11. More ... State Troopers from the Washington Post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated five traffic crashes during the month of October in Wilkes County. Sergeant First Class Andrews said the traffic crashes resulted in two injuries. There were no traffic deaths. More ... Local Washington artists Laura Connely Sleighter, Katherine Stolz Barber, and Johnny Mills feature in the new exhibit and sale of art at Art Gallery La Place on the Square. More ... The WWCHS Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) sponsored a Halloween costume contest for teachers and students during NBA Day Friday, October 31. NBA stands for "No Bad Attitude" and students are rewarded once per month for demonstrating good attitudes. More ... National Native American Heritage Month will be celebrated at the Mary Willis Library on Friday, November 28, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday, November 29, from 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. There will be discussions on American Indian history and culture. Various artifacts and displays will be shared as well as teachings from Native American, Tony White. More ... The Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor its second annual "Christmas Tree of Love" by receiving donations in memory of and in honor of loved ones to light the evergreen tree on the courthouse lawn. The lights will serve as a symbolic tribute to those who are honored or remembered. More ... |
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