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March 26, 2009 / News

Students at W-WPS involved in Relay for Life fund-raising

The Washington-Wilkes Primary School is participating in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Wilkes County. The theme for the Relay this year is "Cruisin for A Cure," so the school has adopted a Nascar racing theme. More...

Annual Wild Game Supper set for March 28 in Sharon

The 52nd Annual Wild Game Supper is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, in Sharon. The supper is sponsored by the Sharon-Raytown Garden Club and is held at the Garden Club Building (old schoolhouse) from 5 to 8 p.m. More...

Book fair to begin this Friday; math students enjoy trip to bank

The Scholastic book fair to benefit the W-WMS/W-WCHS media center will be held March 27-April 2 in room 208 of the high school. Teachers will take students to the book fair during the school day. More...

Library announces Bookmobile schedule for month of April

The Bartram Trail Regional Library Bookmobile schedule for April in Wilkes County has been announced and is as follows. More...

Tignall News

By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736

Spring has sprung and the pollen is out in full force. With everything budding out and looking so beautiful, it's a shame to have the allergies to go with it. I don't remember having a problem with allergies when I was a child. More...

Young adults invited to new Sunday school supper at Fishing Creek

Remember there will be a supper Saturday, March 28, at 7 p.m. at Fishing Creek Baptist Church for all young adults interested in joining the class being formed for young adults ages 18 and up. Bring your children. More...

Children and youth participate in Sardis Youth Sunday

Sunday was Youth Sunday at Sardis Baptist Church. The youth and children were in charge of most of the service. Sunday School Director was Mary Ellen Murphy. More...

'Sunday in the Country' highlights this year's Spring Tour of Homes

The Washington-Wilkes Spring Tour of Homes is scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 3, 4, and 5. Eighteen homes are included with special events scheduled each day in addition to the homes. More...

Easter season musical program set for Sunday, April 5, at First Baptist

The music department of the First Baptist Church will present a special program of Easter music on Sunday, April 5, at 7 p.m. More...

'Back Yard Boogie' this Friday evening to raise funds for Wilkes Relay for Life

Fund-raising for Wilkes County's 2009 Relay for Life continues with "Our Back Yard Boogie" sponsored by the Washington Wilkes High School Team and the Heritage Health Care Team, Friday, March 27, from 6-8 p.m. More...

Versatile building razed downtown

Property owner Ellis Thornton watches as the familiar Thornton Auto Parts building is demolished just east of The Square on Robert Toombs Avenue. More...

Technologies, drugs, research boost cancer survival to highest level ever

By CATHY LANNAE

"You've got cancer." Those are words that everyone hopes they will never hear. Instantly it brings to mind the perception of horrible medicines, perhaps surgeries, and fear of the unknown. More...

Briarwood to present Footloose

A number of Briarwood Academy students with connections to Washington Wilkes are participating in the Briarwood Academy Choral Department production of the teen rock musical Footloose, which will be presented at 7 p.m. More...

'Based on the Book' event raises over $1,000 for Mary Willis Library

Last Friday night's fund-raiser, "Based on the Book," raised more than $1,000 for materials and programs at the Mary Willis Library. More...

Speculates on health care reform

Dr. Lester Johnston (left) spoke to the Washington Rotary Club at its regular Thursday lunch meeting on March 19 and told member about some of the options and goals for health care reform under the new White House administration. More...

Summer drama camp registration to begin April 1, ends May 1

Registration for this year's Summer Drama Camp at the Bolton Lunceford Playhouse will begin on April 1 and end May 1. Registration and scholarship forms can be found at either www.thewltc.com or any Wilkes County school office. More...

RAYLE NEWS

By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264

Andy Perryman, Georgia Baptist Association Missions Director, will speak at Sardis Baptist Church next Sunday, March 29, at 6 p.m. .Prayer Meeting was held at the Echols Home Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. More...

Aonia News

By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898

We had a nice service at Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday. In the absence of Dr. Dupree, Bill Fair brought the message on "Fasting and Prayer." It was a good message and we appreciate Bill's service in bringing it to us. Dr. More...

Tignall Homemakers meet March 19, hear glass-making program

The March 19 meeting of the Tignall Homemakers Club opened with the new president, Joan Baker, leading the pledge to the flag. Billie Carroll gave the devotional. More...

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

March 16 -- Melissa Norman and Charlie Wright visited Mrs. Nell Walls. .Sharon Williamson visited Mrs. Bessie Skipper. .Mrs. Nancy C. Gunby went on an outing. .Willene and Jimmy Norman visited Miss Carrie Norman. March 17 -- Mrs. More...

Laughter doeth good like a medicine

Knowing that laughter may be the best medicine, Relay Dancers Libby Foster, Paula Stevens, and Sue Davidson perform "Dancing Queen" from the musical Mama Mia for an appreciative audience of Wilkes County cancer survivors at a dessert reception at the More...