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."

Kiss-A-Pig's back

Heritage Bank Vice President Danny Creasy is eyeing higher office, but not in Washington or even at his Main Street office. Posing as Pres. Abraham Lincoln on Saturday during the "Hamocracy in Action" Kiss-A-Pig kickoff, the Hinesville businessman will set his sights on the annual fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association.

Goldenheirs learn of YMCA

Liberty County's Goldenheirs got a lesson in the YMCA during their February meeting. Representatives of the Liberty County Armed Services Family YMCA Ambria Lanteigne, office manager/membership sirector, and Mary Gambel, RN, MSN, representative of St. Joseph's/Candler and health educator for the Y, were at the meeting. Ambria showed a video on the history of the YMCA and explained some of the programs available at the Y. Those include water aerobics, exercise classes and chair aerobics. ...

Attorney to speak at 11 Black Men banquet

The Eleven Black Men of Liberty County will have its 14th Annual Banquet in Club Stewart on Fort Stewart on March 8.

Young girl donates hair for a good cause

Alyssa Kellar may be only 8, but she is already thinking about others. She recently donated 10 inches of her hair to Locks of Love, an organization that makes hairpieces for children who are suffering from long-term medical hair loss. Kellar's mother, Betty, told her about the organization and the youngster decided she wanted to donate her long hair. Renee Zamora at Sandi & Company Family Hair Care cut her hair for free.

Arbor Day ceremony

Members of the Morning Glory Garden Club sponsored an Arbor Day Ceremony at Main Street Park on Friday, Feb. 15. A dogwood tree was planted in memory of fallen soldiers. Arbor Day is celebrated in Georgia on the third Friday in February. Judy Mobley, Louise Stewart and OMI workers put the finishing touches on the newly planted dogwood tree.

'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.

Eagle scout reunion set

SAVANNAH - Eagle Scout alumni are invited to the Coastal Empire Council Boy Scouts' annual Eagle reunion and new Eagle recognition banquet Saturday, May 18, at the Elks Lodge, 183 Wilshire Blvd. in Savannah.

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.

WACH dietician shares autism experience

Autism is a disorder with no known cause or cure and, according to the Centers for Disease Control, cases of it are increasing.

Chamber ribbon cutting for CASA

Atlantic Area Court Appointed Special Advocates had a ribbon cutting and open house April 24 in conjunction with the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce.