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RICH — Hindsight reassures us God knows what he's doin’
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Last Updated: 9:25 AM 03/08/10 - When she talked about those tribulations back in 1937, her feeble voice crackled with both age and emotion. With over 70 years separating then from now, the grief still lingered but wisdom had covered it like moss on a riverbank. (Full Story) |
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SCHLICHENMEYER — "Wrench" explores friendships of women who nurture a bond because circumstances have forced it
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Last Updated: 9:25 AM 03/08/10 - Throughout your life, friendships come and go like seasons. Sometimes, you’ll barely notice. But in the new book “Wench” by Dolen Perkins-Valdez, four women forge a summer friendship that they need to last lifetimes. (Full Story) |
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Artistic Rejuventation Woman from Guyana finds peace in painting 1 Comment
Last Updated: 4:58 PM 02/26/10 - By her own admission, Shadé Mitchell-Orcel couldn’t sit still for a moment as a child. But she did find one activity that captured her attention long enough to force her into calm — art. (Full Story) |
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RICH — Ideas just walk up
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Last Updated: 4:52 PM 02/26/10 - At a café in Biloxi, Miss., friends and I were chatting over coffee when we were joined by a man who is a business associate of one of my friends who was sitting at the table. He pulled up a chair, plopped down and launched fast-paced into conversation. He was straight forward, minced no words and softened no opinion. (Full Story) |
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SCHLICHENMEYER — ‘A Century and Some Change’ a great history lesson
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Last Updated: 4:58 PM 02/26/10 - The picture wasn’t in the best of shape. Over time, it suffered cracks and folds, sun and chemicals not meant for old black-and-whites. (Full Story) |
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Citizen Community News
- Fields 70th Anniversary
James and Annie Fields celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Feb. 21. - New 50th Anniversary
James and Linda New, residents of Rockdale County for 36 years, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 31 at Piero’s in Monroe. - Hopkins 50th Anniversary
Bobby and JoAnn Hopkins of Covington will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 19. - Hampton 70th Anniversary
William Dale Hampton Sr. and Mary Jo Almand Hampton of Covington celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Sept. 9. - Ivey 70th Anniversary
Mary and Hogan Ivey of Conyers celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Nov. 3.
- Baylee Reese Williams Birth
Baylee Reese Williams was born Dec. 31 at Newton Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces, and measured 20 inches long. - Zoey Madison Cathcart Birth
Zoey Madison Cathcart was born Dec. 21 at East Cooper Regional Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, S.C. - Ivy Mae Gordon 90th Birthday
Ivy Mae Gordon celebrated her 90th birthday on Feb. 15. - Kathryn Eve Strickland Birth
Kathryn Eve Strickland was born Jan. 12 at Newton Medical Center. She weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 21 inches long. - Jillian Faith Franklin Birth
Jillian Faith Franklin was born Jan. 20. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and measured 19 inches long.
- Loden-Matthews Engagement
Darrell and Sheila Loden of Conyers announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley A. Loden of Conyers, to Jonathan C. Matthews of Covington, son of Jerry and Joyce Matthews of Conyers. - Myers-Watts Engagement
Jeanette and Bill Myers of Covington announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Myers of Covington, to Cooper Watts of Conyers, son of Jane and Mark Watts of Conyers. - Repasz-Easton Engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Rhonda Repasz of Columbia, Ill., formerly of Conyers, announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Nicole Repasz of Williamsville, Ill., formerly of Conyers, to Taylor Franklin Easton of Williamsville, Ill., son of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin and Lori Easton of Rochester, Ill. - Carr-Stewart Engagement
Marty and Debra Carr of Conyers announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine L. Carr of Atlanta, to Dustin S. Stewart of Atlanta, son of Ron and Terry Stewart of Covington. - Dew-Dineen Engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Dew Jr. of Covington announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Michelle Dew of Atlanta, to Michael Francis Dineen of Conyers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dineen of Hyde Park, Mass.
- Nunley-Mashburn Wedding
Casey Leigh Nunley and Jonathan Robert Ray Mashburn were married Sept. 12 at Conyers Church of Christ. Pastor Jeff Johnson officiated the ceremony. - Jones-McGrath Wedding
Elizabeth Marie “Betsy” Jones and Stephen Christopher McGrath were married Nov. 7 at the Sullivan House in Powder Springs. The Rev. Jim Martin officiated the ceremony. - Dennis-Carey Wedding
Jennifer Erin Dennis and John “Jack” William Carey were married Nov. 7 in Audubon Park’s Myrtle Grove in New Orleans. Minister Kyle Anderson officiated the ceremony. - Williams-Criswell Wedding
Tasha Lea Williams and Kevin Duane Criswell were married Sept. 12 at Nash Farms in Hampton. Bill McIlvain officiated the ceremony. - Mason-Hood Wedding
Stephanie Marie Mason and Steve M. Hood were married Oct. 24 at Doubletree Suites in Charleston, S.C. The Rev. John Reeser officiated the ceremony.
- Military News - 12/25/09
William R. Ellington, Bianca L. Greenwell, Christopher L. Dunn, Celene D. Connell, Camron J. Spencer - Military News - 12/08/09
Kelvin J. Thomas, Marvin K. Segars, Kameron N. Flick, Christopher Dunn, Rickey J. Martin - Military News - 10/01/09
Christopher A. Essue, Marshall M. Graham, Anthony R. Christopher - Military News - 10/22/09
Trent L. Lester, Cecilia J. Kelsey, Joshua L. Lakey, Christopher L. Dunn, Eric B. Bagley, Lamar D. Byrd
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