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Marne Community and Spouses’ Club awards scholarships, grants
Marne grants
The Marne Community and Spouses’ Club recently awarded more than $11,000 in grants to local community organizations and 12 academic scholarships to military dependents. The club recognized representatives of these organizations and students at a luncheon May 14 at Club Stewart.

The Marne Community and Spouses’ Club (MCSC) awarded its 2019 academic scholarships and welfare grants May 14 at its monthly luncheon at Club Stewart.

The club awarded scholarships to Bradwell Institute students Bailey LaMotte for $2,000, Christian Coffey for $1,500, Michael Hagerty for $1,000, Allison Boyle for $750, and Kei-shaunia Walters for $750. Jalisa Peterson from Liberty County High School received a $750 scholarship.

The Colonial Dames of America in Savannah awarded $1,100 to Harvard University student Bryce Kim, son of Susie Kim of Fort Stewart. The Colonial Dames encourage appreciation of national heritage through historic preservation, patriotic service and educational projects. Members must be descendants of someone who rendered significant service to his country during the colonial period before July 5, 1776.

Yotisha Cobb, who recently was accepted into the nursing program at Georgia Southern University, received this year’s Rita Ackerman Award in the amount of $1,500. The memorial scholarship is given to a military spouse based on academic records, letter of recommendation, volunteerism and an essay.

Continuing education scholarships were awarded to Linnea Schrantz, a student at Edinboro University in Pennsylvania for $1,500, Mercer University student Mecca Aikens for $1,036, Clark University student Sean Munroe for $500, and Georgia Southern student Michael Jones for $500.

MCSC gave away more than $11,000 in grants to the Protestant Women of the Chapel of Fort Stewart for $1,000, the SD Gunner Fund for $2,500, Boy Scout Troop 8 of Hunter Army Airfield for $1,000, Liberty County High School for $600, United Way of the Coastal Empire Liberty County for $1,000, Kirk Healing Center for the Homeless for $786, YMCA of Hinesville for $1,000, Bradwell Institute for $1,400, Boy Scout Troop 475 for $500 and Long County Basketball Booster Club for $2,000.

Club members raised the funds for the annual scholarships and grants through several fundraisers throughout the year including the annual basket auction. Spouses or children of service members stationed at Fort Stewart or Hunter Army Airfield may apply for the merit-based scholarships. Community organizations that serve the Fort Stewart, Hunter Army Airfield and surrounding area may apply for grants.

MCSC is a 501c3, non-profit social and welfare organization that supports Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield families and the greater Marne community through community outreach, academic scholarships and welfare grants.

For more information, visit us at www.marnecommunityandspousesclub.com.

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Community gets a rare snow day
Snow Day 1

City of Hinesville and Liberty County offices are closed today, and the Liberty County School System is undergoing a day of virtual learning after a winter storm hit southeast Georgia.

Coastal Georgia was inundated with one of the biggest snowfalls in recorded history as forecasters called for 4-6 inches of snow to fall Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Initial reports Wednesday morning indicate at least 2 inches fell on Hinesville.

Sean Hafer and his family took advantage of the quiet roads and still Wednesday morning to enjoy the snow at Bradwell Park. He’s lived in Hinesville for almost 12 years and recalled the snow storm of 2018. But that snow was “not this deep,” he said. “It’s been a while.

“I don’t think many people went to work today,” Hafer said. “You think people would be out in it having fun, but I guess they’re scared to drive in it. It’s fun when you don’t get it around here.”

Hafer said he was curious to see how much snow was going to fall.

“They did well on this,” he said of the meteorologists. “They were accurate. They earned their pay on this one.”

The City of Hinesville declared a state of emergency Tuesday in advance of the storm and residents are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel due to potential severe weather conditions. Melting snow and ice can refreeze overnight, making roads dangerous.

Liberty County offices will remain closed until Friday. Liberty County School System students are having virtual learning Thursday.

Near-record lows tonight could lead to hazardous road conditions through tonight and Thursday morning, especially on secondary roads due to refreezing of melted snow and sleet and black ice with freezing of water puddle.

While daytime highs will be more temperate, overnight lows for the next few days are expected to remain well below freezing. The City of Hinesville encourages residents to drip their faucets overnight, insulate exposed pipes and to let warm air circulate around pipes by opening cabinet doors under sinks, especially those near exterior walls.

Some travel issues could persist Thursday night, with the potential for any remaining snow or slush to refreeze, especially on secondary roads.

The city also is reporting no power outages and all traffic lights are operational. Since most businesses are closed, traffic is minimal and residents are urged not to travel unless necessary.

 

 

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