Seasonal music entertains Goldenheirs

"The reason for the cross" was the theme for Goldenheirs' March 4 meeting, with appropriate decorations for the covered dish luncheon and program.

Rice plantation site board recruiting

The LeConte-Woodmanston Foundation Board of Directors meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Coastal EMC office in Midway.

Travels to Argentina

Dennis Christiansen of Sunbury brought the Coastal Courier with him on a recent hunting and fishing trip to Argentina.

Choir performs at Full Gospel

The choir put together for the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church of God in Christ Praise & Worship Conference on March 15 was featured during the conference, performing several numbers.

Locks of Love donation

Annie Barrow of Midway is shown having her hair cut. She decided to donate her hair to Locks of Love, an organization that uses the hair to make wigs for children who lose their hair due to cancer or other health problems. The 8-year-old had been growing her hair for two years, and nearly 12 inches of it was available to send to Locks of Love. She is in third grade at First Presbyterian Christian ...

Boy Scout Executive addresses Rotary

Tom Cardiff, executive for the Coastal Empire Council, Boy Scouts of America, addressed the Hinesville Rotary Club at its weekly meeting on March 11. The Coastal Empire Council is comprised of 11 counties, including Liberty, where 8,500 boys are involved in scouting. Cardiff said he believes scouting is becoming more important than ever because of changes in the family unit -- more single parent homes and grandparents raising grandchildren. "We need it (scouting) more today ...

Long hosts Tri-County Easter Beauty Pageant

LUDOWICI -- KIDZ-ETC. had the 2008 Miss Tri-County Beauty Pageant this March 8 at the Long County High School.

Boy Scouts were off to the races

The Boy Scouts annual Pinewood Derby Races were held on Saturday at NeSmith Chevrolet. Click in the window at left to view the video.

Lions set sight fundraiser for March 29

Hinesville Mayor Jim Thomas and members of the Hinesville Lions Club gathered on March 6 for the signing of a White Cane Day Proclamation to benefit the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, which has been devoted to helping save the sight of Georgians for more than 50 years.

Mom prom

Scouts of Cub Scout Pack 500 recently had their first ever Mom Prom in appreciation of all the work and dedication their mothers have put into making Pack 500 as strong and productive as it can be. The boys put the prom on for their mothers in February at Hinesville First United Methodist Church.

Snelson-Golden crowns queen

Snelson-Golden Middle School had its third annual Miss SGMS pageant on Feb. 29. The pageant was created as a fundraiser by the SGMS cheerleaders to raise money for cheerleading competitions, uniforms and other events during the school year. Sixteen sixth, seventh and eighth grade contestants competed in the areas of casual wear, interviews and evening wear competition. Pageant directors were Stephanie Denkins and Daphne Smith. The winner of the 2008 Miss Snelson-Golden Pageant was Shelby ...

Grant funds recycling for coats project

The United Way of Liberty County will again its plastic bottles-to-coats project thanks to a grant from an engineering firm.

Liberty alums seek classmates

The Liberty County High School Alumni Association is planning its biennial reunion for July 4-8. Classmates are encouraged to participate. Send contact information, including maiden and married name (if applicable), mailing address, phone number(s), and e-mail address to: cfrazier172@yahoo.com or Liberty County High School Alumni Association P.O. Box 1774 Hinesville, GA 31310.

Red Hat Liberty Bells Court for 2008

The Red Hat Liberty Bells Chapter of the National Red Hat Society, now in its fifth year, re-elected Judy Mobley as queen mother for 2008.

Kiwanis Club

Members of the Liberty County Kiwanis Club met with Thomas Hall, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs during the club's Feb. 20 meeting. Hall was touring Fort Stewart. He had lunch with club members at the Youth Challenge Academy, which is run by the Georgia National Guard, on Fort Stewart. The Kiwanis meet every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. normally at Poole's Deli. Their mission is to, "Serve the children of the world."

Nuts deliver vitamins, healthy stuff and taste good

When told the Americans were hopelessly surrounded at Bastogne, Belgium, and ordered to surrender on Dec. 22, 1944, the 101st Airborne Division's acting commanding general, Brig. Gen. Anthony McAuliffe responded iconically to the German commander by saying, "Nuts!"

'Barefoot in the Park' May 17-19

The Liberty Theatre Company will perform Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park" at 7 nightly May 17-18 and at 2 p.m. May 19 at the Dorchester Village Civic Center. Doors open a half-hour before showtime.

'Iron Man 3' gets blockerbuster season off right

"Iron Man 3" currently is the No. 1 film in the world. You had to be a superhero this past week just to find a showing that wasn't sold out.

Horoscopes for week of May 8-14

April 20 to May 20: Just when you thought you had everything planned to the smallest detail, you get some news that could unsettle things. But a timely explanation helps put it all back on track.

Saxophonist releases second album

Hinesville saxophonist Bernard Rose will commemorate the release of his second studio album next month, but he also hopes his music will help him pay it forward.

Fundraiser for animal clinic

Wolf Animal Hospital of Jesup and the Liberty County Fire Services Station 15 recently provided an animal clinic for area residents.

Resident asked to 'pray without ceasing'

The National Day of Prayer was observed locally Thursday morning on the front steps of the Historic Liberty County Courthouse.

Goldenheirs discuss Old Glory

The American flag was the topic of discussion during the Goldenheirs' March meeting.

Airman finishes AF basic training

Airman Basic D'Marius Moye has graduated from basic training in San Antonio, Texas.

Photo contest solicits shots

ATLANTA - The Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is holding its fourth annual online photo contest to coincide with Preservation Month in May. This year's theme is "The Civil War in Georgia."

Allenhurst plants tree for Earth Day

Earth Day recently was recognized in Allenhurst as Boy Scouts from Troop 500 planted 10 dogwoods donated by Keep Liberty Beautiful Director Sara Swida at town hall.

Club Stewart brunch for Mother's Day

History center marks opening

Five generations of Ellis "Pete" Gordon's family gathered Saturday at the National Guard Armory to commemorate their patriarch's contribution to the Liberty Independent Troop's rich history.

Barnards celebrate golden anniversary

Bernard and Sheila Barnard celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 4. The couple married in Nahunta First Baptist Church in 1963, and they have two children: Bernie Barnard Jr. and his wife Kim, who live in Pooler, and Bruce Barnard and his wife Angie, who live in Vidalia. The Barnards have five grandchildren and one great-grandson.