Pumpkin pies spice up food science class
By Randall Ellis Early County High School Food Science Essay
      Pumpkins are very popular this time of year. Fall festivals and Halloween parties remind us of pumpkins. So the students in the ECHS food science class, along with teacher Eric Harris, thought it would be a good time to make some pumpkin pie. My name is Randall Ellis, and I am a student in this cl...
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SCHOOL NEWS
      The following names were omitted from the honor roll list published in last week's edition: Early County Elementary School Principal List Second grade Jada George Mason Smith Tykerria Wimberly Bobcat Scholars Second
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Hilton receives white coat
      The Medical College of Georgia's School of Medicine hosted its annual "white coat ceremony" Sept. 15. Renee Hilton, the daughter of Lamar and Lisa Hilton of Edison, was one of 190 first year medical school students to receive a white coat.
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RECREATION
      The Blakely-Early County Recreation Department is having its annual basketball hot shot contest Dec. 1 at 9:30 a.m. for ages 5 to 10 and 10:45 a.m. for ages 11 to 17 at the Bessie Scott Gym. There is not a fee to enter the contest. For more information contact the recreation department at 723-319...
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LEO's earn recognition
      The Early County LEO Club held its Fall Recognition Banquet Oct. 4 in Blakely at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Over 50 LEOs, parents and Lions guests gathered to celebrate the LEOs' service and leadership projects in the schools and in the community during 2006-2007. LEO president Christop...
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Sasnett FFA member of the week
      The Early County FFA Chapter named Cassie Sasnett as FFA member of the week. Cassie has become very involved in FFA as a freshman and has already competed in the floral design career development event, placing fourth in the area. She is currently practicing for the nursery landscape contest which...
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Distance learning week at BC
      Bainbridge College, which offers many online courses in a variety of subjects and is part of the Georgia ONmyLINE initiative of the University System of Georgia, recently observed Nov. 12-16 as National Distance Learning Week.
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