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Three Washington-Wilkes representatives attended the annual Georgia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast held at the Georgia Freight Depot in Atlanta. Blake Thomson and Ashley Barnett represented the Washington- Wilkes Chamber of Commerce and Janie Cravens represented the Georgia McDonald's Owners/Operat... More ... 'Managing your Handicaps' to be theme of Tea and Learn March 13 Wills Memorial Hospital will host a Tea and Learn March 13 in the hospital cafe. The subject will be "Managing Your Handicaps." Anne Myers, RN, MSN, will be the featured speaker. Mrs. Myers has been a nurse at Wills Memorial Hospital since 1992 when she returned to Washington from Milwaukee, Wis... More ... Bride-elect April Smith honored at photo frame, album shower The home of Anissa Marxsen was the scene of a photo frame and album shower honoring bride-elect April Smith on Sunday, March 2. Tracy McAvoy joined Mrs. Marxsen in entertaining. Miss Smith, whose marriage to Jonathan Wheatley will be an event of May 3, was attired in a turquoise, brown and orange... More ... Whitney James feted at drop-in bridal shower Sat. The Washington Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall was the scene of a drop-in bridal shower honoring Whitney James, brideelect of Jacob Richards of Lincolnton, on Saturday afternoon, March 8. Amanda Wolfe, Ashley Miller, Abigail Miller and Beth Hamrick of Washington were hostesses for the occasion... More ... Lindley Hall inducted in Alpha Lamda Delta honor society at GCSU Lindley Taylor Hall was inducted into the membership of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society in the Magnolia Ballroom at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville on March 3. Lindley is a 2007 graduate of Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School and is the daughter of Boyce and Pam Hal... More ... Presbyterian Church plans special services for March 18 and 20 The Washington Presbyterian Church, 206 East Robert Toombs Avenue, is again taking part in the Wilkes Ministers United Holy Week Lenten Lunches. The church will be the host on Tuesday, March 18, with a short service starting at noon. The service will include a song, a devotional, and a prayer. More ... Church of Mediator sets service schedule for March 17-23 The Holy Week schedule of services, March 17-23, for the Episcopal Church of the Mediator has been announced and includes the following: Holy Eucharist, Monday through Thursday at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 19 -- Seder Supper at 6 p.m. Due to limited space, reservations are requested by calling 706... More ... Frances Wheelis WOM members meet for Week of Prayer "Living with Urgency" was the title of the Week of Prayer for North American Missions program presented by Teresa Bishop at the meeting of the Frances Wheelis Women on Mission Monday, March 3, in the Jesse Mercer Chapel of the First Baptist Church. More ... Washington Personal Mention lDavid and Mindy Peek of Gouvernours Place, N.Y., have been visiting Jenelle Newsome and Jim and Karan Newsome. Also joining the family were Jamie, Charleen and Anna Newsome of Martinez. lVisiting during the weekend with Norma Hopkins were Dennis and Fran Drinkard Hopkins of Acworth, Emily Hopkins... More ...
Scott and Marie Rogers of Gray announce the birth of their son, Joseph Stephen, on Wednesday, March 5, at the Medical Center of Middle Georgia in Macon. Joseph weighed 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and was 21 ½ inches long. Maternal grandparents are Clifford and Patricia Layson of Haddock. Maternal great... More ...
Summer Scott, daughter of Joey and Shannon Scott of Thomson, celebrated her sixth birthday on February 21. Summer was treated to a party at Adventure Crossing in Augusta on February 23 and was presented a Hannah Montana cake. The children enjoyed pizza, cake and several outside rides and games. More ... Johnson United Methodist Women meet at Toburen home March 4 The Cornelia Johnson United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church met in the home of Laura Toburen on South Alexander Avenue Tuesday evening, March 4. Mrs. Toburen opened the meeting by welcoming members, leading in prayer, and offering a devotional on the Lenten season. More ...
Heritage Healthcare of Wilkes, formerly Wilkes Health Care, will sponsor pictures with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 15. The event will be held at the Chamber of Commerce on The Square in Washington from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. More ...
PERSONALITIES! Elizabeth W. King was treated to a birthday dinner in honor of her 60th birthday on February 29 at the Home Café. She enjoyed a dinner of catfish,baked potatoes, hush puppies, coleslaw, tea and her birthday carrot cake. More ...
The home of Ed and Susan Pope on Water Street was the scene of the Xi Delta Tau Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, Valentine party and meeting, hosted by Mrs. Pope, on Monday evening, February 18. After the meeting, 2008 Valentine Queen, Cynthia Walker, was crowned by last year's queen, Melissa Goldman Bur... More ... Mary C. Reid WOM group meets Mar. 4 at First Baptist The Mary C. Reid Women on Mission of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday morning, March 4, in the Jesse Mercer Chapel. Mrs. Dennis Hopkins read the WMU mission statement and opened the meeting with prayer. Those with special needs were recognized. More ... W-W Garden Club members attend Camellia Day Mar. 5 Ten members and guests of the Washington-Wilkes Garden Club enjoyed Camellia Day festivities Wednesday, March 5, at the Thomson Presbyterian Church in Thomson. A delicious luncheon was enjoyed from tables beautifully appointed and decorated with brandy snifters of large floating camellia blossom... More ...
Jake Tucker, son of Kevin and Lori Tucker, was one year old on March 6. On his birthday Jake enjoyed cupcakes and chocolate milk with his aunt, Libby Walden. Jake celebrated his first birthday on March 8 at his home with a Curious George theme party. More ... April Smith honored at bridal shower on Saturday, Feb. 23 April Smith, bride-elect of Jonathan Wheatley, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower on Saturday, February 23, at the Thomas C. Blackmon Jr. home in Washington. Hostesses for the occasion were Jayne B. Callaway and Pamela D. McCarty. More ... Anderson speaks to Woman's Club members at March meeting Peggy Anderson presented the program to members of the Washington Woman's Club at the meeting Monday, March 10, at the clubhouse. Introduced by program chairman, Ashley Barnett, Mrs. Anderson, vice-president of Washington- Wilkes Ventures, LLC, told of the many divisions and projects recently co... More ...
RJ Carnes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jadrien Carnes, celebrated his sixth birthday on February 27. RJ was treated on February 23 at the home of his great-grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. O'Neil Martin, in Lincolnton. Hamburgers, chips with dip, drinks, apple slices and dip and cake were served. Celebrating ... More ... Lewis presents program at Beta Sigma Phi Xi Zeta Delta meeting Holly Lunceford hosted the Beta Sigma Phi Xi Zeta Delta chapter meeting on Monday, February 25, at her home. After the business meeting, Julie Lewis presented the program. Members watched a video entitled "Embrace Life" showcasing how fivewomen overcame the loss of husbands, both emotionally and ... More ... Gresham-Saggus Women on Mission members gather for Week of Prayer The Rhetta Gresham-Terry Bennett Saggus Women on Mission met Thursday afternoon, March 6, in the Jesse Mercer Chapel of the First Baptist Church for the observance of the Week of Prayer for North American Missions. Gladys Reese presided. She welcomed members and offered the opening prayer. More ... Whitney James guest of honor at miscellaneous shower March 8 Whitney James, bride-elect of Jacob Richards of Lincolnton, was feted at a miscellaneous shower Saturday morning, March 8, in the Mary Callaway Burton Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church. Hostesses were Anna Heaton of Moulton, Ala., Jane Newsome, Mary Newsome, Susan Pope, Barbara Roberts,... More ...
Jordan Myles Dawson, son of Myles and Brooke Dawson, celebrated his first birthday February 12. He was treated to a cowboy theme party on Saturday afternoon, February 16, at the Tignall Baptist Church Family Life Center where guests sported cowboy hats, bandanas, cowboy boots and other country at... More ... WMH Auxiliary to hold uniform sale on Friday, March 18 The Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a uniform sale on Friday, March 18, in the hospital lobby. The sale will run from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Uniforms will be from First Uniform of Charlotte, N.C. Payroll deductions will be available for hospital employees. More ... |
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