  |
 |
|
|
|||||
|
Mackenzie Marie Justice Mark and Roxane Justice of Rayle announce the adoption of their daughter, Mackenzie Marie, who was born Tuesday, January 26. Mackenzie weighed 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and was 20 inches long. She has two brothers, Ryen Scarboro, 18, and Nicholas Justice, 14. Maternal grandparents are Art and Helen Adams of Rayle. More ... P– Lindley Taylor Hall has been named to the dean’s list at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville for the 2009 Fall Semester. A junior majoring in Early Childhood Education, Lindley maintained a 4.0 grade point average while carrying a load of 15 hours. More ... Kaitlin and Kindler Norman, daughters of Ed and Hayden Norman of Good Hope and granddaughters of Dottie Norman of Washington, continue to amass honors as they attend Westminster Christian School in Oconee County. Sixteen-year-old Kaitlin was voted Athlete of he Week by the Oconee Enterprise for her basketball talent. Kaitlin is also a member of the traveling volleyball team. More ... Kristin Lee Bridges Stevens of Pitts, mother-to-be of Hailee Claire Stevens who will make her arrival in April, was treated to a baby shower on Saturday, January 30, at the home of Donna Hardy on the Lincolnton Road in Washington. More ... Lila Mae Callaway Swanson was honored on the occasion of her 90th birthday at a party at Iron Hill Baptist Church in Acworth on January 25. Among the family and friends present to help her celebrate were her sisters, Mary Pittman, Evelyn Bridges, Rachel Johnson, and nephew, James Callaway, who surprised her by attending from Washington- Wilkes. More ... J. T. Mack, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mack of Tignall, celebrated his tenth birthday on Saturday, January 16, with a Harley-Davidson motorcycle party at The Ark of First Baptist Church in Washington. His birthday was January 12. J. T. and his guests enjoyed party foods and his Harley-Davidson motorcycle cake, baked by Mrs. Kevin Tucker. More ... The Frances Wheelis Women on Mission met Monday evening, February 1, in the home of Pug and Kay Nelms on Bryans Drive Melanie Wells, facilitator, presided. She welcomed visitors, Carol Souther and Tara Townsend. More ... Avery Hall, son of Boyce and Pam Hall of Rayle, celebrated his 12th birthday Saturday, January 23, with a bowling party at Showtime Bowling in Athens. His birthday was January 20. His birthday cake, made by Billy Amason, was a pool table noting Avery’s favorite past time. The cake was served with Coke, ice cream, Cheetos, Butterfinger and Baby Ruth candy bars. More ... Riscus deVilliers left Sunday for his home in South Africa after a ten-day visit with Lloyd and Bobbie Johnson. l Betty Dyson and son, Christopher Dyson of Thomson, enjoyed a visit in Beaufort, S.C., with William and Paula Dyson and infant son, Graham. l More ... The following policies for wedding write-ups, engagement announcements, birthdays, and other social articles are currently in effect and are strictly observed by The News-Reporter. Weddings and other events must be reported in a timely manner. All items of social news must be received within 30 days of the date of the event. There will be no exceptions. More ... Victoria D. McClendon of Washington Wilkes has been named to the dean’s list at Georgia State University in the College of Health and Human Sciences for the Fall 2009 semester. Students who have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for the semester are named to the dean’s list. More ... Zella Bennett and Megan visited Mrs. Jenelle Newsome and Miss Mary Mc- Clearen. ƒHattie M. McManus and Mattie J. Williams visited Carl Forster and Welborn Avery. ƒGuests of Mrs. Libby Ivey were Sally Hopkins, John Ivey, and Emily Appling. ƒMarion Cullars and Bobbie Ann Canady visited Carl Stewart. ƒMrs. More ... Steve Echols, principal of Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School was guest speaker for the regular meeting of the Washington Optimist Club where he talked about W-WCHS being named a U.S. News and World Report “America’s Best High School” for preparing students from the least advantaged groups for college-level work. More ... Todd Wilmot (left), plant manager for Berry Plastics, formerly Pliant Corporation, in Washington, gave the Washington Rotary Club an overview of the local plant’s operations and products at its regular Thursday lunch meeting last week. Wilmot explained that the plant’s two principle products are agricultural mulch film and diaper waterproof barrier film. More ... The Wilkes County 4-H Dairy Show Team competed in the third annual Rayle EMC Invitational Commercial Dairy Heifer Show hosted in Washington Saturday, January 30. More ... Former Washington Municipal Court Judge Walton “Chip” Hardin was honored at last week’s Washington city council retreat. More ... Harrison Barnett’s visitors have been Lawrence Burton, Kathy Lindsey, Johnnie Booker and Jarvis Scott. ƒGuests of Mrs. Blanche Sisson were Mike Sisson, Julie Driggers, Jenny and Morgan Dove. ƒJimmie Justice, Jimmie Justice Jr., Jim Justice and Heather Justice visited Mrs. Mary Jane Justice with Sunday lunch. ƒJimmy, Willene, and Ty Norman visited Miss Carrie Norman. More ... |
      |
||||
