Fowler, Boyce to unite in marriage
      Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Thomas Fowler Sr. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Catherine, to Brian Joshua Boyce, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Boyce of Atlanta. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Patrick Mathias Fowler Sr. and the late Mr. Fowler of Waynesboro and Mr. W. H. Knox Jr. and the late Mrs. Knox of Brunswick.
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People in the News
      Sam Franklin Samuel George Franklin of Midville graduated from the University of the South. He received a Bachelor of Science in biology and Spanish. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Jerome Franklin.
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Confederate soldiers to be remembered
By Gracie Shepherd Intern
      Twelve Confederate soldiers will be honored in a grave marker and memorial service on June 21. The Margaret Jones chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Sons of Confederate Veterans will be honoring these men who served as
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CIS standouts
     Students and volunteers were honored at the annual banquet recently held by Communities in Schools of Burke County (CIS). Dozens of students participate in CIS programs through mentoring, teen leadership, Wise Guys and after-school programs. Instructors selected the students above as students of the year or most improved. Included are, left to right, front row: Tyrell Jones, Tetric Jackson, Ronesha Nestfield, Rachard Heath and Moses Jones; and back row: Knyieko Addison, Daniel Walker, Tiffany Gamble, Cedric Kent, Darius Heath and Terrance Jenkins. Below left, Shannon Flornoy Avera was honored as CIS Volunteer of the Year, and Daniel Walker, below right, received the CIS Youth Community Service Award.
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202 plus years
      The Burke County Board of Education recently honored 202.5 plus years of experience when retiring educators and Dickie Jenkins, Assistant Transportation Director, were recognized. Jenkins is retiring with 26 years experience.
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Sounds of Music
     Academy Avenue was filled with music recently when several of Jean Stanford's students presented piano and vocal solos. Parents and students enjoyed a variety of musical offerings. Pictured are, from left, front row: Sydney Quick, Isabel Casarez, Mally Ann Flowers, Tripp Carter and Kelly Carter; and back row; Bradley Sowell and Katie Lamb. Stanford said she plans to hold four workshops next term and will hold an end of the year recital next spring.
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