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60th wedding anniversary Loyd and Helen Puckett celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on July 1, 2009. A reception with family and friends was held at their home on June 28. The Pucketts are life-long residents of Barrow County and have five children, Barbara Holmes, Elaine Webb, Joy Lee, Donald Puckett and Mary Stradley. They have 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. |
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Belvin and Ellis are wed Megan Eulala Ellis and Andrew Belvin were married on May 28, 2009 in a home ceremony. The Rev. Tom Johnson presided. |
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Phillips, Michael to wed Sabrina Phillips and Wayne Michael, both of Winder, announce their engagement. The future bride is the daughter of Willie Phillips and Barbara Metcalf of Winder and the future groom is the son of Tom and Joan Rauser of Winder. |
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Johnson to marry Cason Robert and Patty Johnson of Auburn, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla Marie to Jacob Matthew Cason, son of Joe and Pam Cason of Stockbridge. |
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‘Aladdin and his Magic Lamp’ to debut Winder-Barrow Community Theatre is excited to announce the Children’s PLAYhouse production of "Aladdin and His Magic Lamp" on Saturday, July 11 at 11 a.m. and at 7:30 p.m. This story of Aladdin and the genies of the lamp and ring is suitable for children of all ages. Come out and bring your children, grandchildren, neighborhood children, and friends to this show. The play will be held at the Colleen O. Williams Theater ... |
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Brainpower Summer vacation may be in full swing, but don’t tell that to the students who attended Camp Invention at Kennedy Elementary School last week. |
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Forever dancing with the stars OK, I admit it. I am the same age as Michael Jackson. Actually two years younger. I can sing all the Jackson 5 hits by heart. I liked them better than the Osmonds. But since I was a pre-adolescent at the height of the Jackson 5 fame, I moved on as I became a teen to harder rock like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. |
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Holiday weekend events slated The approaching holiday weekend offers a variety of happenings so close that families don’t have to venture far from home for Independence Day adventure. |
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Church calendar Arms of Grace |
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WEARING BIRTHDAY RED It’s become a birthday tradition at Four Seasons Retirement Community to don the red hat and boa when it’s your turn to blow out the birthday candles. Billy Herring, who celebrated his 91st birthday on June 24, was a good sport and sported the celebratory garb. For Peggy Spencer’s 83rd birthday on June 25, Chef Bill, whose wife provided the red hat attire, prepared a decorated Neapolitan ice cream cake to be ... |
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Magnolia Estates showing support for American troops Residents at Magnolia Estates in Winder are taking time to show their support for our troops by participating in Red Fridays and joining hands for a time of prayer for the nation. |
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A gift from the heart For Phil Chandler painting is a lot more than a hobby, it’s a gift from the heart. |
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The angel and the poet It wasn’t intended to be a long conversation but I should have known better than that. No call to Poet is ever abbreviated. |
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Pacify those pangs with pizza Eating out can be tough for a family of four, especially in this economy. But, a night out doesn’t have to break the bank, at least that’s what Matt West believes. That’s why he invested in the restaurant business and opened a Stevi B’s at Barrow Crossing in Bethlehem. |
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Use caution when handling fireworks While sparklers and similar non-explosive fireworks are legal in Georgia, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine is urging citizens to use extreme caution to avoid injuries and fires when using fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday. |
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Fort Yargo for the Fourth Fort Yargo State Park Naturalist Sara Kohl has put together an Independence Day weekend of fun-filled activities. Kohl lead two weeks of Junior Ranger Camp at Yargo in June. |
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