Entries from November 2008

WBHS fieldhouse repair needs stun BOE

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Top Stories & Breaking News, Winder Archives
Saturday, November 29. 2008
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Although the Winder-Barrow High School fieldhouse is still being termed “new,” it is already in need of numerous repairs. [Full Story »] 

Carolyn Gentry

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Friday, November 28. 2008
Carolyn Marie Gentry, 66, of Winder, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008. Born in Fort Deposit, Ala., she was preceded in death by her parents, was Baptist, and a member of the Dacula First Baptist Church, the Joy Sunday School Class. She was retired as a food service worker with Winder Barrow High School. Survivors include her husband, Ernest ... [Full Story »] 

‘Wimp’ Fowler

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Friday, November 28. 2008
Ezra Winfred “Wimp” Fowler, 72, of Danielsville, died Monday, November 24, 2008, at his residence, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Bond Community of Madison County on January 18, 1936, he was the son of the late Ezra and Livy Berryman Fowler. Mr. Fowler was the brother of David Fowler of Auburn. Funeral services were held ... [Full Story »] 

Beatrice Langford

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Friday, November 28. 2008
Beatrice Cruce Langford, 94, of Hoschton, died Monday, November 24, 2008. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was a member of the Hoschton First Baptist Church and was a retired seamstress. Mrs. Langford was preceded in death by her husband, T.C. Langford Jr.; sisters, Grace Patrick and Bertha Bryant; and brothers, Hoyt Cruce ... [Full Story »] 

Samuel Williams

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008
Samuel Lee Williams, 30, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, November 25, 2008. Born in Fulton County, he was the son of Eddie Williams Sr. of Jefferson and Vickie Henderson of Toccoa. He worked as a plumber most of his life. He was a passionate and brave person; losing his life in the process of saving four others, loved ones stated. Survivors include ... [Full Story »] 

John Scott

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008
John A. Scott, 89, of Winder, died Sunday, November 23, 2008. A native of Jamaica, he was the son of the late Alfred and Ethel Henry Scott. He was a retired cabinet maker. Survivors include his wife, Ivy Scott, Winder; children, Andrea Scott, Long Island, N.Y., Randolph Scott, Bushkill, Pa., John P. Scott, Winder, Alfred Scott, Bronx, N.J., ... [Full Story »] 

James Phillips

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008
James Phillips, 75, of Hoschton, died Monday, November 24, 2008. A native of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Frank and Susie Garrett Phillips. He was a retired carpenter and was Baptist. Survivors include children, Susan Pugh, Hoschton, Sara Jarrard, Braselton, Scotty Phillips, Pendergrass, and Sharon Holmes, Commerce; sisters, Edith ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Big 3 begging a low point in capitalism

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Editorial Archives
Wednesday, November 26. 2008
Comments (2)
The scene last week of the leaders of the Big Three U.S. auto firms begging Congress for a financial handout has to be a low point in America’s economic history. [Full Story »] 

Political junkie gets to share the spotlight

Posted by
Chris Bridges
in Editorial Archives
Wednesday, November 26. 2008
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As I entered the Winder Women’s Club building last week, I had no idea what was in store.

I was there to cover the Barrow County Republican Party meeting since state Rep. Terry England was to preview the upcoming 2009 legislative session. As I make it a habit of doing, I arrived at the meeting early and as I walked in the building, only a handful of people were there.

[Full Story »] 

Lady Wildcats win season opener

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in Sports Headlines
Wednesday, November 26. 2008
The excitement was evident in Michael Parks’ voice. The Apalachee High School varsity girls basketball coach was more pleased that his team had recorded a win in its season opener against Commerce High School Saturday. The 51-41 win was only the second time in school history the Lady Wildcats have won their season opener. “Overall, it was a ... [Full Story »] 
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