The True Citizen
P.O.Box 948
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-2111

Burke RFD

By Bonnie Taylor

January 30, 2002 <@011-news copy:>

I hope if you are on my e-mail list you have the lastest virus protection loaded on your computer. Some jackleg sent me his or her "party pictures" which I could not delete quick-ly enough before it started sending it to everyone on my mailing list. Unfortunately, I had not updated my virus protection either. I know many that it has not affected because I received their mail undeliverable. I apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused you. The moral of this story is to keep your system virus updated at all times no matter how long it takes!

****** I was saddened to learn Suzann North passed away last week. Suzann is sister to Barbara Hammett, Ronnie, Donnie, Wright and Bud North. She was a lovely person whom many my age will remember. As a youngster she had either a hole in her heart or a murmur which caused her to miss a lot of school. She grew into a beautiful woman, mother and hard worker. Soon after graduation she worked in the surveying field which was an uncommon profession for women at that time. Her family was elated to know she had welcomed the Lord into her life. She will be sadly missed by her family and a host of friends.

****** I heard Mr. Percy Dixon was out of the hospital and was seen eating at the Lake Restaurant last Friday night. That is great news!

****** Congratulations to Lee and Terrika Brantley's Sonic team. By the time you read this newspaper they will have competed in the Dr. Pepper Sonic Games, an Olympic-style competition in which teams vie for the Best Sonic Drive-In in the Nation in Las Vegas. The Waynesboro crew is one of 10 teams nationwide competing chosen from more than 1,800 other drive-ins by mystery shoppers who visited the location and judged the employees without their knowing. Congratulations to the team members: Terrika, Frankie Melton, Joey Scavone, Stephanie Donaldson, Tracy Sikes, Leslie Pulley and Marquis Wimberly.

****** Congratulations to Jack Williams of Waynesboro who captured the first bass tournament of the year - Unified Bass Club Tournament Trail with a take-home prize of $5,000. Williams sponsors include C&J Cleaners, Wesby's Personal Care, Kennedy's Convenience Store, Green &Green Lawn Care, Jones Brothers Car Wash and Hair Salon, Dixon Tire Co., Lynch Automotive, Lonnie's Towing and Adam's Deli. Williams was among 100 participants in the two-day tourney.

****** I spoke with O.J. Frazier Monday morning. O.J. is president of the Burke County Foster Parents organization. O.J. expressed his thanks on behalf of foster parents for assistance they received from area businesses, individuals and Waynesboro Jaycee Empty Stocking Fund for a merry holiday for our foster children. More foster homes are needed in Burke County. If you would like to know more about becoming a foster parent, contact Susan Sheppard at 554-7751.

We are compiling a new list of veterans. We need the names of all veterans, no matter which war they served in. We need their name, branch of service and the years they served. Special pages are planned for Memorial Day either May 22 or 29. Please send names and information to:

The True Citizen , P.O. Box 948, Waynesboro, Ga. 30830,
attention: Bonnie Taylor.