All dressed up with some place to go
     Teens in Communities in School's summer leadership camp danced the day away. The campers received ballroom dancing and etiquette lessons and were put to the test during a formal dinner and dance at Coradell's Wedding Chapel. Above, Treneishyia Phillips, Eric Owens Jr., Dusti Long, Travis Jackson, Kalee Jones and Jonathan Jackson show off their waltz.
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In the neighborhood
     Academy Avenue got a facelift Saturday when neighbors turned out to weed, edge, mow and pick up trash. According to residents, several area homes will be on the Christmas tour of homes, and Saturday's clean-up was the first of many. Above, Vanessa Santos edges the sidewalk near a vacant home while, below, Mason Mobley hauls sticks with his dump truck.
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June celebrated as home ownership month
     USDA Rural Development specialist Eugene Love, right, looks on as Burke County Commission Chairman Wayne Crockett signs a proclamation declaring June as National Home Ownership Month. Homeownership Month, celebrated this year with the theme of "Preserving Homeownership," promotes increased ownership among citizens, especially those with low incomes. USDA Rural Development has been making home loans since 1949 and offers direct and guaranteed loans for purchasing homes as well as grants and loans for home repairs. Anyone interested in learning more about USDA - Rural Development housing programs can call Burke County's local office on Tuesdays at 706-554-4486, ext. 111 or on other weekdays the Sandersville officeat 478-552 0901, ext.4.
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Grand Old Flag
     William Mizell was recently recognized by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution for his "exemplary patriotism" in the display of the United States flag. Pictured are, from left, David Hargrove, secretary of the Patrick Carr Rangers; Mizell; and Al Cooper, president of the Patrick Carr Rangers.
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People in the News
      Joshua K. Johns Army Reserve Pvt. Joshua K. Johns recently graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
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Birth
      Claire Elizabeth Syms Chad Russell Syms and Tara Lively Syms of Waynesboro announce the birth of their daughter, Claire Elizabeth, born April 15, 2009 at University Hospital in Augusta. She made her debut at 11:08 a.m. and weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long.
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Williams, DeLaigle to wed
      Frank and Jane Williams of Waynesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara M. Williams, to DeRossie DeLaigle III, son of DeRossie and Natasha DeLaigle Jr. of Shell Bluff and Donna DeLaigle of Waynesboro. The wedding is planned for Saturday, April 24, 2010 at First United Methodist Church of Waynesboro.
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Abrams, Freeman to marry June 27
      Beatrice Freeman of Waynesboro announces the engagement of her son, Timothy Ra'Sean Freeman of Waynesboro, to Brittany La'Shae Abrams of Midville, daughter of Ms. Cummy Stone of Midville and the late Roosevelt Abrams. The wedding is planned for 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Snella's Place in Statesboro.
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Hook, line & sinker
By Elizabeth Billips lizbillips@yahoo.com
      S ome local youngsters have fallen for fishing ... hook, line and sinker. Volunteers from the Triple Hook Bass Anglers spent Saturday teaching children the basics about fishing, and it paid off with stringers of fish and plenty of enthusiasm.
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