August 18, 2009 - Skeet Willingham's New Book

August 18, 2009

Author plugs historical novel

W Local author and historian Skeet Willingham told the Washington Kiwanis Club about his new book, "Deadly Trust," at the club's regular lunch meeting last Tuesday. Willingham mentioned how the family stories about this incident piqued his interest about the two sisters in Philomath from a very early age. Through research, Willingham finally found some 1914 newspapers with headlines about the Nelms sisters. He then scoured census data and the internet for more information. Program chairman Bob Simmons said the program was "an extremely interesting talk about history of the times and a real story of intrigue."

August 11, 2009 - Bob Simmons New Lieutenant Governor

Simmons is new Lt. Gov. 

Bob Simmons was recently voted the new Lieutenant Governor of Georgia Kiwanis District 6. He is shown above displaying the Home Club banner with Washington Kiwanis Club President Sherry Hudson.

August 4, 2009 - Chairman Sam Moore

Chairman reports on activity 

Sam Moore, Chairman of the Wilkes County Board of Commissioners, spoke to the Washington Kiwanis Club about the county's efforts to retain and recruit new businesses in the community, assist in getting an accurate census, upcoming programs for repaving roads, updating the water treatment plant, and opening the Robert Toombs House more frequently. Lillie Crowe (left) was the program host.

August 4, 2009 - The Atkinsons Inducted

New members inducted

Jennifer Lance Atkinson (left) and Jamie Greg Atkinson are the newest members of the Washington Kiwanis Club. They were welcomed upon their induction by Club Vice President Lillie Crowe (right).

July 21, 2009 - North Wilkes Museum

Kat Dodson, chairman of the North Wilkes Museum and Archives restoration committee, receives a check for $200 to help with renovation from Louise Maynard, representing the Washington Kiwanis Club. Dodson told about the restoration of the 1914 Tignall Bank Building and thanked the club for helping. She said that the committee welcomes help from other community members if they can do so.