Entries from June 2012

County Commissioner Candidate Rev. B.J. Virgil (D)

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Thursday, June 21. 2012
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Democrat candidate for County Commissioner District 2 Rev. Dr. BJ Virgil delivers a message to the voters of Appling County and the second district. [Full Story »] 

Mite, Midget and Junior Girls District Tournament

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Wednesday, June 20. 2012
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The Appling County Recreation Department will be hosting the Mite, Midget and Junior Girls District Tournament June 22 through June 27.

Sellers couple to celebrate 50 years

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Wednesday, June 20. 2012
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The children and grandchildren of NovaDeen and Holt Sellers invite you to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. [Full Story »] 

Eason and Yarbrough wedding announced

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Wednesday, June 20. 2012
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The final plans for the wedding of Brittney Eason and Cary Yarbrough have been made. [Full Story »] 

Forums are great way to learn about candidates

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Wednesday, June 20. 2012
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I’ve stated several times over the past few months that I believe this is one of the most important election years in the history of our country. That is why I have been stressing to citizens the importance of voting, as well as, becoming an informed electorate. There is an abundant amount of information on the front pages of dailies across the country, television evening news and talk shows about the national election, but what about local candidates? [Full Story »] 

Country living

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Wednesday, June 20. 2012
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I helped my 88-year-old Mother put up corn the other day and I do believe it was the prettiest I have ever seen; 50 quarts creamed and 20-gallon bags on the cob. I thought we had enough but I was wrong. Somebody called her that night and said they had some corn ready and being one of the old school she did not want a single kernel to go to waste. So we put up more the next morning. I hope we have enough now. [Full Story »] 

Punkin’ pie in June

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Wednesday, June 20. 2012
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“Grandma, Grandma, look. Grandpa’s got a punkin’ from the garden,” three-year-old Will shouted excitedly. “Can we have a punkin’ pie? It’s my favorite.”

I’m not sure I’ve ever made a pumpkin pie in June before, but there’s always a first time for everything, or so my wise father used to tell me, and he, too, was rather fond of punkin’ pie. [Full Story »] 

The day dad retired his riding cultivator

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Wednesday, June 20. 2012
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I grew up on our family farm (still in my possession and debt free) in Toombs County. I learned to plow a mule at a very early age. My first experience with plowing was “jo harrowing” corn with a mule drawn plow known as a “jo harrow.” I could hardly reach the plow handles. I remember how daddy laughed at me when I had to trot along behind the fast-walking mule to keep up. [Full Story »] 

Jesus Bobby Toler

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Wednesday, June 20. 2012
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Jesus Bobby Toler, 20, died Friday, June 1, 2012 at his residence. Toler was born in Appling County Nov. 7, 1991 and had resided here all of his life. Toler was employed with Spells Bee Company. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mildred Roberson and his grandfather, Bobby Toler. [Full Story »] 

Melba Wright Warren

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Wednesday, June 20. 2012
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October 13, 1925 - June 11, 2012

Services for Melba Wright Warren, 86, of Dublin, were held Friday, June 15, 2012 at 2:00 p.m., in the chapel of Townsend Brothers Funeral Home in Dublin with burial following in Dublin Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Al O’Quinn and the Rev. Larry Waldrep officiated. [Full Story »] 

Hilton White

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Wednesday, June 20. 2012
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Hilton White, 86, of Alston, died Friday, June 8, 2012 in the Meadows Regional Hospital in Vidalia. White was born May 21, 1926 in Jeff Davis County, to the late Rowland Y. White and the late Lillie Creamer White, and had resided in Macon until moving to Alston when he retired 13 years ago. He was the owner and operator of White Tire City in Warner Robbins for many years. White was a veteran of the United States Army and served in World War II. [Full Story »] 

Drug arrests told by sheriff

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Wednesday, June 20. 2012
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Sheriff Benny Deloach, of the Appling County Sheriff’s Office, reported that on June 13 officers received an anonymous tip of subjects growing marijuana on 206 Willow Lane. Investigation by the DNR, Altamaha Drug Task Force and the Appling County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest of Connie Sherman Smith, 50, and Fred Lee Calhoun, 56, were both arrested and charged with V.G.C.S.A. - marijuana. [Full Story »] 

Political forums slated

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Wednesday, June 20. 2012
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The Appling County Heritage Center and the Appling County NAACP are preparing to host political forums for the citizens of Appling County. [Full Story »] 

Byron Buxton signs with Twins, honored by City of Graham

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Wednesday, June 20. 2012
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Appling County Pirate Byron Buxton signed a contract with the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, June 13 during a trip to Minnesota where Buxton was able to take batting practice with the team. Buxton was taken number two overall in this year’s Major League Baseball draft by the Twins. The contract includes a $6 million signing bonus, which is the biggest contract in this year’s draft class. Buxton will be reporting to the Gulf Coast League Twins minor league team in Fort Myers, Florida, where he will be playing outfield. [Full Story »] 

Cooling in Water Works Park

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Wednesday, June 20. 2012
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Shown above is a student in the Appling County School System’s Summer School program. [Full Story »] 
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