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At the end of 2007, Lamar Cofer called an end to the job he'd had for almost haft a century. He saw Griffin Store, in the Tyrone Community, through three owners and decades of change. Cofer says he enjoyed his work and talking to the customers. He said he will miss seeing everyone on a daily basi... More ...
This affectionate little Beagle is not a barker, he's good with pets and people. He's neutered and vaccinated and would be a happy little companion. Call the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter at 706-678-CATS or visit the Shelter at 358 Brown Drive. Hours are 3:30-5:30 p.m. More ...
By W-WMS SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADERS On January 10, the W-WMS mathematics and science teachers participated in a workshop presented by the Math/Science Partnership. During this workshop Dr. Elliot Gootman, a University of Georgia professor, and members from the ETTC taught several of our seventh grade students. More ... Washington Little Theater Company elects officers, renames playhouse The high point of The Washington Little Theater Company annual meeting on January 8 was the naming of The Playhouse in honor of Bolton Lunceford. Also taking place that evening was the election of officersfor 2008. More ... Wilkes girls invited to Miss Forestry Pageant set for February 23 Girls in the Wilkes County and surrounding area who are age 2-24 are invited to enter the Miss Forestry Pageant. The pageant will be held on February 23, in Danielsville. Applications are available now by calling the pageant director, Beth Holloway, at 706-795-3489 or (706) 376-2627. Applications... More ... Cats can be taught to use scratching post with patience, praise Introduce your cat to a scratching post. It should be strong and sturdy and tall enough so that your cat can stretch to his full length while using it. Introduce your cat to the post by stroking his paws against it. Scent it with catnip and put it where he likes to scratch. If you catch him claw... More ...
Ian Coe (center), a senior at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, placed first in the Voice of Democracy audio essay compeition in the tenth district and will advance to the state competition. The contest is sponsored by the VFW. Post 5899 of Washington presented Ian $150. He is the son o... More ... Advertising during a recession makes good sense, provides opportunities By Robert E. Wilson, Jr. A few years ago when my wife was expecting our second son, we realized it was time to move our first born out of the nursery and into a regular bed. So, on a Saturday afternoon, we retrieved my old bunk-beds from my parent's attic. All we needed to do was buy a couple of new mattresses. More ... Connection classes link students to life skills THE ACADEMIC CORNER The purpose of connection classes is to connect what students learn in school with skills that they will be using throughout their lives. Connections classes at W-WMS consist of band, physical education and health, career exploration, study skills, business and information technology and chorus. More ... Honor roll students named at W-W Elementary School Principal Wanda B. Jenkins of the W-WES has announced the names of students who have been named to honor roll and merit list for the third six weeks grading period. More ... GLSP staff to offer free legal help for seniors Feb. 5 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... More ...
Ricus de Villiers, (left) owner of White Lion Safaris in Kimberly, South Africa, visited master taxidermist Lloyd Johnson III in Washington this week. Johnson will serve as a booking agent for de Villiers' 80,000-acre hunting concession, where hunters from all over the world come to hunt some 32 d... More ... Public invited to 195th birthday party for Confederate VP A.H. Stephens 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... More ... Master Equine Management training offered by McDuffie extension office By Frank Watson McDuffie County Extension Coordinator The Master Equine Management Training Program is designed as an advanced training curriculum to inform horse owners about the many topics critical to starting and managing a horse related business. The course is targeted toward horse owners, trainers, instructors, boarding stable managers, and bre... More ...
By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736 All we see in the paper or hear on television now are the political views of the media. We will be hearing that all year, so I hope we will findout all we can about each candidate before we go to vote. More ... Tignall Council reappoints all, hears engineering, water reports The regular meeting of the Tignall City Council was held at 7 p.m. on January 9. Those attending were Mayor Richard Gammon, Council members Nobie Keener, Leon Aycock, Albert Huyck, Charles Bradley, and Tom Jackson; City Clerk Elaine Jackson; Clyde Davis, water department; and Chris Quigley, engin... More ... Story Time changes to Saturday afternoon at N. Wilkes Library More news from the North Wilkes Library includes a change in the children's story time. Carolyn Gammon will be doing the story time on Saturday afternoon soon after it opens. Saturday seems to be the best time to reach more children until school is out for the summer. More ... Bamford celebrates 95th birthday with family and freinds Happy birthday to Dr. Sophia Bamford who was 95 years young Monday, January 7. She is still a very perky lady who likes to keep up with everything in her town of Tignall. Her daughter, Sara Pelot of Washington, D.C., has been visiting with her all during the Christmas holidays and stayed to celeb... More ...
Hope Gresham, an employee of Hollander Home Fashions, has been recognized as the runner-up of the Leo Award presented by the company. Announcement was made by Human Resource Manager Tracy Self. Gresham is a 32-year veteran pillow closer at Hollander Home Fashions in Tignall. The first place winne... More ...
By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898 I visited my parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wallace in Lincoln County, several times last week. On Saturday I visited patients at Wills Memorial Hospital. .Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gay, Loren and Conner of Brandon, Fla., visited Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Gay during Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Clark of Lakela... More ...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264 Our community was shocked and saddened Wednesday morning as we learned of the death of Alexander Boatwright. Many attended visitation Saturday evening at Hopkins Funereal Home in Washington. Rev. Jim Newsome brought a very comforting sermon to the large crowd who came for the service and burial at... More ...
By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657 I enjoy taking the Crawfordville paper, The Advocate Democrat, and keeping up with friends and relatives in Taliaferro County where I grew up and graduated from Alexander Stephens Institute (ASI) in the Class of 1953. I would like to congratulate their new mayor, J.H. Jefferson Herman Milner. He... More ...
By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363 We were glad Rev. Martin was able to come to Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Sunday. He and Mrs. Martin have not been well for sometime but were somewhat better. He preached a good message titled "In the Beginning" from the first chapter of Genesis. .Mr. and Mrs. James Sherrer joined Mr. and Mrs. More ... Wilkes Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends Zella Bennett visited Miss Mary McClearen. .Jean Bufford visited Mrs. Datez Turmon. .William Avery's visitors were Sarah Avery, Jennifer Bells, Rodney Wright Jr., Julia Gartrell, and Doris Willis. .Mrs. Iris Hall's visitors were Carrie Kenlow and Lillie Hill. .Guests of Mrs. More ... Harper's Personal Care residents enjoy visiting with family, friends Members of the Lexington Avenue Church of Christ visited residents. .Dale Fincher presented church and singing for the residents. .Visiting Mrs. Lois Flynt were JOURNAL, Lincolnton, Georgia Bobby Blakey, Doris and Trey Rhodes. .Cheryl Massey and Sandra Massey visited Mrs. Louise Bagwell. .Gues... More ... Washington Fire Dept takes record number of calls in '07 The Washington Fire Department had a busy year in 2007, with 479 calls of various types through the year. "This is the highest number of incidents we've ever had," said Fire Chief Alan Poss. The total of calls was far higher than 2006, when 363 calls were recorded. More ... Work Ready' assessment information session set for tonight, with testing set Saturday, 9 to 1 Wilkes County workers who want to get an edge when they apply for a job will be able to findout more about a new program tonight, January 17, at the Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. More ...
A benefit gala for Wills Memorial Hospital on Saturday, February 2, 2008, at The Pope Center in Washington will feature the sounds of an Atlanta big band, "The Usual Suspects. More ... Wilkes Relay for Life Kickoff set for Tuesday, January 22 Preparations for the 2008 Wilkes County Relay for Life will start next week with a Relay Kick Off Party on Tuesday evening, January 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator Parish Hall. The one-hour program will touch on the highlights of the 2007 Relay for Life event and plans f... More ...
The New Sutton Temple Baptist Church of Washington is having a fundraiser for a church van to benefit the church choir and praise dance team. All tickets are a donation of $20 each and will be entered in a drawing for a 1992 Honda Accord (shown above). More ... |
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