December 2, 2008

Craig R. Amason, Executive Director of the Flannery O'Connor-Andalusia Foundation, Inc. of Milledgeville, was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, December 2. Amason told members about the life of American novelist and short-story writer Flannery O'Connor (1925-1964) of Milledgeville who wrote two novels and 32 short stories. He also described her 544-acre ancestral farm - Andalusia - near Milledgeville which is open to the public. Lillie Crowe (right) was the program host for the day.

November 11, 2008

Dangers demonstrated

Jeff Paul of the Rayle Electric Membership Corporation was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, November 11. Using a model of overhead electrical transmission lines, a home, a school bus, farm equipment, and ladders, Paul demonstrated what dangers individuals - especially children - should be aware of when in proximity of electrical transmission lines.

He especially urged members to alert children to these dangers. He told members that in recent years the transmission voltage had been increased from 7,200 to 14,400 volts thus increasing the danger of injury. He demonstrated these dangers by showing what happens when TV antennas get too close to power lines, when ladders touch overhead lines, and when backhoes dig into buried power lines.

Bob Simmons (left) was the program host for the day.

July 14, 2009

Becky Hooton spoke to the Washington Kiwanis Club and told members about the ministries she is involved in at the Wilkes Pre-release Center. The first group, a Bible study called "Experiencing God," is a 12-week program that meets on Tuesday evenings. Upon the completion of the "Experiencing God" program, the men move into another group that they have named "Highway to Heaven." This group uses various Bible study materials for discussion. The purpose of these studies is to help men change their hearts and thereby change their behavior and be successful after their release.

July 7, 2009

This article was taken from The News-Reporter for July 16, 2009.

Joey Fievet (left), owner of Fievet Pharmacy, presented the program for the Washington Kiwanis Club at its regular Tuesday lunch meeting and told members some of the things that have happened since he and his family moved to Washington in 1973. He mentioned some interesting things that come to a small businessman in a small town, such as filling a prescription for the relative of a person in Washington who lives in Mongolia. He also talked about new drugs and shared a list of generic drugs with the members. Kiwanis Vice President Lillie Crowe (right) presented a book that will be placed in the Mary Willis Library under Fievet's name.

June 30, 2009

Shelter has important ongoing programs

Gloria Wheatley (right), director of the Washington-Wilkes Humane Shelter mentioned four ongoing programs at the shelter as she spoke to the Washington Kiwanis Club last Tuesday. She told about 1) dog food and veterinary services offered to senior citizens to help feed and keep their pets healthy; 2) the close relationship the shelter has with the UGA School of Veterinary Medicine to spay and neuter cats and dogs (The W-W shelter is the only shelter statewide currently working with the vet school.); 3) the use of W-W Humane Shelter dogs in a training video at the vet school for student training; and 4) spaying and neutering cats and dogs at an affordable rate of $60 and $45, respectively, for county residents. Wheatley told the group about the recent dog fighting case in Wilkes County and the efforts to place these dogs in suitable situations. She cautioned the members to be aware of dog fighting in and around Wilkes County and to call authorities if there is any suspected activity. Lillie Crowe was program host.

Kiwanis Scholarship Awarded June 30, 2009

Lindsey Guin (left), a 2009 graduate of Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, receives a scholarship check for $1,000 from the Washington Kiwanis Club presented by Vice President Lillie Crowe. Guin plans to attend North Georgia College in the fall

June 23, 2009

Hospital regeneration outlined
1232- 08 ABC PSC Ad 6x4 2/2 6/Wills Memorial Hospital Administrator Marvin Goldman (left) told members of the Washington Kiwanis Club about the hospital's planned "Regeneration Project" at their regular Tuesday lunch meeting on June 23d. According to Goldman, the plumbing at the hospital was literally rotting away beginning about six years ago. Estimates to replace just the plumbing were stated at over $1million. After much consideration, a master plan was developed for the hospital allowing for flexibility for future expansion and for the hospital to remain in operation during the "regeneration." The renderings of the proposal (pictured above) illustrated the scope of the project. Construction should begin in July, Goldman said. Jim Finch was program host for the day.