Entries from March 2012

Old dogs and new tricks

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Thursday, March 29. 2012
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Because I wanted to sew for my dolls when I was a child, Mama taught me and turned me loose with her old pedal-type sewing machine. I made pajamas, dresses, rompers, coats, and hats and undoubtedly had the best-dressed dolls in Hazlehurst. We discovered that I had a flair for sewing and I enjoyed it. Soon I moved from sewing for my dolls to sewing for me—skirts and dresses galore. No pants, of course. No well-bred young lady of the ‘60s wore those. I made prom dresses and even a wedding gown for my sister. Mama’s early instruction paid off well because I made most of her clothes from the time I was twenty. I very much enjoyed my sewing talent until I did all the sewing for my sister’s wedding. The flower girl’s outfit was fun, but after the second bridesmaid’s dress, I was swearing. Fortunately, I’d done the wedding gown first. [Full Story »] 

“Your marriage is Golden”

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Wednesday, March 28. 2012
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A partnership like yours is rare; 50 years you’ve been together! You’ve always been a loving team, in sunny and stormy weather. Nothing can tarnish your lasting love; at 50 years, you’re gold. Your affection shines as you go though the years, with each other to love and to hold! [Full Story »] 

It’s a boy-Griffin!

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Wednesday, March 28. 2012
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Courtney Nichole Stone and Rodney Clifton Griffin of Baxley proudly announce the birth of their son, Maddox Pete Griffin.  [Full Story »] 

It’s a boy-Bohannon!

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Wednesday, March 28. 2012
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Lisa Allagood Bohannon and James Darren Bohannon of Hazlehurst Proudly announce the birth of their son, Coleman James Bohannon. [Full Story »] 

It’s a girl-Switzer!

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Wednesday, March 28. 2012
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Grant Switzer is blessed to announce the birth of his baby sister, Tinley Brooke Switzer. [Full Story »] 

Pirate players named all-region

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Wednesday, March 28. 2012
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By Coach Bryan Weaver

The Appling County Pirate basketball team advanced to the State AA playoffs and finished with an overall record of 15-12 and 8-8 in Region 2AA. [Full Story »] 

Progress

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in Weekly Editorial
Wednesday, March 28. 2012
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For a quarter of a century this newspaper has published a Progress Report that presents unique information the general public may not be aware of about our community. First and foremost, let me thank this community for its continued support of this publication. Without your support this special issue would not be possible. [Full Story »] 

Hiss and crew at The Still

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Wednesday, March 28. 2012
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I visited my Mother, a very special lady, last Saturday morning. This is a ritual and years ago I would have expected a huge breakfast of grits, eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, biscuits, waffles or pancakes. I mean a feast, brother. This was standard fare for many years but time has taken its toll on all of us. I do not require such nourishment now for if I ate like that at my age I would weigh 400 pounds and Mother is no longer physically able to do the things she used to do. Make no mistake, if she gets it in her mind, she can still issue commands and you darn well better snap to it when she cracks her whip. She will be 88 this November and she is still a beautiful lady. I got my good looks from her side of the family. [Full Story »] 

Life aboard a cruise ship

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Wednesday, March 28. 2012
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There is something to do 24/7 aboard a luxury liner. Food is delicious and abundant. Because cruising is an international experience, the fare on the ship is an international experience. On the food bars and menus, cuisine from many countries is offered and prepared by some of the best chefs in the world. Whatever you have a taste for is probably available. You can dine casually in a relaxed atmosphere, eat hamburgers, hot dogs and pizza at poolside while listening to “hoedown” music, order in your stateroom, or dress up formal and be treated to fine dining in a stylish setting with a brass band to entertain while you enjoy a variety of delicately prepared dishes. [Full Story »] 

Brandi Dixon Deal

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Wednesday, March 28. 2012
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Brandi Dixon Deal, 34, of Screven, died Monday, March 19, 2012 at her residence. The Chatham County native was a homemaker and a member of the Screven Church of God, where she was active with the youth and delivering meals to the shut-ins of Wayne and Appling Counties. She loved her Lord and was a great cook. She was predeceased by maternal grandparents, Hubert and Edith Tyre, and paternal grandparents, Wid and Tyrus Dixon. [Full Story »] 

Myrtice (Polly) Morris DeSmidt

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Wednesday, March 28. 2012
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Myrtice (Polly) Morris DeSmidt, 75, died Thursday, March 15, 2012 in the Specialty Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. Polly was born in Appling County and had resided in Jacksonville, FL for the last 35 years. She was retired and before her retirement she was employed with Moose Lodge #42 in Jacksonville, FL. She was the daughter of the late Charles Morris and the late Ellie Holland Morris. In addition to her parents, a son, Chuck Edenfield, also preceded her in death. [Full Story »] 

Lillie Mae Hatcher

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Wednesday, March 28. 2012
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Lillie Mae Hatcher, 94, of Rochelle, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 at her home. She was born on November 1, 1917 in Burke County. [Full Story »] 

Gary “Bubba” Herrington

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Wednesday, March 28. 2012
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Gary “Bubba” Herrington, 55, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at his residence. Bubba was born Oct. 6, 1956 in Appling County and had resided here all of his life. He was a retired saw operator and had been employed with Baxley Veneer and Cleat. Herrington was a member of Miles Chapel. He was the son of the late Jack D. Herrington and Wanell Meeks Herrington. In addition to his father, Bubba was also preceded in death by a son, Tony Herrington and two brothers, Dennis and Dale Herrington. [Full Story »] 

Keith Kyle Herrington

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Wednesday, March 28. 2012
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Keith Kyle Herrington, 49, died Friday, March 16, 2012 in the Appling HealthCare System. He was born March 15, 1963 in Appling County and had resided here all of his life. Herrington was a retired roofer and had been employed with Stone Roofing. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Myrtle Lee Haynes, Cindy Ann Herrington and Holly Marcine Herrington and brothers, Frank Benton Haynes, Ricky Dean, Terry Lee and John Stanley Herrington. He was the son of the late Ira Lee Herrington and the late Ruby Ophellie Haynes Herrington. [Full Story »] 

ACA Eagle Baseball and Softball teams continue winning streaks

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Wednesday, March 28. 2012
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After losing their first two games of the young season, the baseball Eagles have come roaring back with four consecutive wins over Barnes Academy of Hartwell, First Presbyterian of Hinesville, Highland of Valdosta and Bible Baptist of Hampton. The baseball Eagles are 1-1 in league play and 4-1 overall thus far this season. [Full Story »] 
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