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As it turns out, boll weevils proved helpful in South 04/19/12 - 12:09am

Elvis sang it; Dwight sang it: She’s mean and she’s evil like a little ol’ boll weevil … If that’s true, she’ll knock you down and dare you to get up while stabbing her stiletto in your chest. And when it’s all said and done, you’ll walk away a better man, saying she’s the best thing that ever happened to you.

It’s almost inconceivable that anyone could feel that way about her or about a fuzzy, brown, cotton-boll-browsing beetle. The only explanation is that they’re both God’s creatures. They both have purpose.

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Lunch on Lawn raises $450 for Relay for Life 04/19/12 - 12:10am

Norris Elementary School students recently raised more than $450 for Relay for Life through Lunch on the Lawn, a fundraising idea shared with NES by Thomson-McDuffie Middle School. Students donated $1 to Relay in order to enjoy their lunchtime outside. After eating their sack lunches prepared by Cafeteria Manager Donna Sullivan and staff, pupils tossed footballs, played on the playground, and visited with friends.

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Refrigerator Front 04/11/12 - 4:22pm

PHOTO PICKUP

WHERE: The McDuffie Mirror

WHEN: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Now until April 20

DETAILS: The McDuffie Mirror will publish its last issue on April 19. If anyone has photos they have turned in and never picked up, please feel free to come by the office and get them.

SUBSCRIPTONS

WHERE: The McDuffie Mirror

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Egged on 04/11/12 - 4:49pm

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The children are on restriction, whatever that means 03/28/12 - 5:42pm

“You’re on restriction!” When our oldest son was 3 and intentionally dumped over his cereal bowl to grab our attention from his 1-year-old brother, my husband angrily announced to the bugger, “You’re on restriction!” What a hollow threat. The kid had gone off his feed 12 months prior and had been living on air and milk ever since. He didn’t give two flips if we confiscated the animal crackers.

The little guy was rather proud of the pronouncement, too. He went to preschool and told his teachers, “I’m on astriction.” They loosened his belt.

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Norris book fair features variety of reading material 04/05/12 - 1:57pm

Norris Elementary School recently held its annual Spring Scholastic Book Fair in the media center. The theme for this year was Book Fair Luau. There were a variety of books to appeal to students from beginning novels, science-based books, photo-rich books, and even cookbooks.

Scholastic Book Fairs require schools to have a sales goal, and Norris Elementary School surpassed its goal, earning funds to purchase new books for the school’s media center. As the collection is weeded, the media center will replace books and purchase newer titles.

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Masters Week Special Events 04/05/12 - 1:55pm

MASTERS WEEK
SPECIAL EVENTS

The Thomson-McDuffie County Convention & Visitor Bureau, the City of Thomson and Thomson-McDuffie County Chamber of Commerce invite the public to enjoy several fun events during Masters Week.

Events are 6-8 p.m. each evening, April 2-6, on the lawn of the Thomson-McDuffie Government Center.

MONDAY, APRIL 2 -
PIG & SWIG

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Despite loss, Bulldogs enjoyed stadium game 03/28/12 - 6:24pm

AUGUSTA — Thomson parent Bill Doupé was all smiles as he watched his son play on a professional baseball diamond.

The Thomson High School Bulldogs settled for a 9-3 loss to the Evans Knights at Lake Olmsted Stadium, home of the Augusta GreenJackets.

From the shade of the overhang beneath the press box, Doupé watched his son, Hank, play second base for the Bulldogs. Hank had been excited about the event. “I think they all are,” Doupé said.

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Dogs join fun at Pine Top Farm equestrian event 03/21/12 - 5:46pm

Pine Top Farm was host to another world-class equestrian event Saturday. Horses, riding equipment, trucks, trailers and motor homes clustered onto the Thomson venue.

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