Archive By Author - Jeff Whitten
Random misses, near hits?
Some recent thoughts, in no particular order. No particular order at all. - First, a question: Why is it that so many people with "educator" license plates on their vehicles drive like they need driver's education? And why are teachers called educators now, anyway? - I think I have one answer to why there's a childhood obesity epidemic. I was in a neighboring county the other day around the time school got out and got ...
Deja vu for Richmond Hill soccer
With a week to go before the state soccer playoffs, the Richmond Hill High School soccer teams find themselves in familiar territory.
Meet Pembroke Library manager
Meet Nancy Nubern, manager of the Pembroke Public Library. First, tell readers a little bit about yourself. I was born and raised here in Bryan County. I graduated from Bryan County High School. I am happily married to Van Nubern and we have a wonderful son, Joshua Nubern, who is 16. We attend Beulah Baptist Church, which we fully enjoy and are very active members. My son is in Boy Scout Troop 357. He ...
Be invisible, command animals for $24.95
By Jeff Whitten Have you ever wanted to be invisible? Have you ever thought it would be a good idea to keep a squirrel in your pocket in case you might suddenly need one? What about commanding your own flock of birds? Or have you long thought the one thing should be able to do that you can't is teach your dog how to walk on stilts? Well, now you can do all the above ...
Pembroke green-lights police ride-alongs
Pembroke has again given the green light to police ride-alongs, five months after banning them because of worries over liability.
BCHS field named tops by Dugout Club
In 2009, the Bryan County High School softball field underwent a complete makeover. Lights were added, dugouts were spruced up or completely rebuilt and the playing surface was upgraded. And that's just for starters. In all, 17 improvements were noted at the facility, which sits between the school's baseball and football fields. It paid off recently, when the Georgia Dugout Club named Lady Redskins Field as the 2009 Field of the Year in Class A. ...
Thoughts inspired by 'Life'
If you haven't seen the Discovery Channel documentary "Life," it's worth a watch.
Church sets Easter events in park
Looking for something to do in Richmond Hill over the Easter Weekend? You might want to consider the tried and true Easter Extravaganza on April 3 at J.F. Gregory Park.
Donations add up for Bryan Schools
At Thursday night's Bryan County Board of Education meeting, school board members approved a donation of nearly $15,000 to Carver Elementary from the school's Parent Teacher Student Organization for new playground equipment at the school.
BoE keeps expenses down
Bryan County Schools have long had a reputation for getting it done in the classroom. But the school system may also deserve a reputation for thriftiness. The system has some of the tightest purse strings in the state when it comes to spending money on operating costs, overall administration and transportation, according to information from the Georgia Department of Education. "What the numbers tells me is that we have less fat at the top than ...
Resolution needed for our schools
I started covering the Bryan County Board of Education in June. Maybe there's some irony in the fact that I wound up with the beat because of the economy and resulting cutbacks in the newsroom.
SPLOST: Where it all goes
Ever wonder where all that Special Local Option Sales Tax Money money goes? Bryan County School Board members recently got a breakdown of how and where the approximately $18.2 million in sales taxes collected over the five year period during SPLOST II was spent. The money was used along with state grants, BoE funds and bond sales to pay for some $42.9 million in capital improvements and technology during the Fiscal Years 2005-2010. The biggest ...
Democrats stump in Bryan County
Two Democratic hopefuls visited Bryan County last week on their way to an event in Savannah. They are R.J. Hadley, who is seeking the party's nomination to run for U.S. Senate and Gary Horlacher, who is running for Georgia secretary of state. For more on the story, pick up a copy of the Midweek Bryan County News.
Come to Pembroke’s parade ... and bring along your floats
The more the merrier. That could be Bryan County 4-H agent Shanna Davis' motto for the 26th Annual Pembroke Christmas Parade and Festival. "This is the highlight of our year," she said. "The Pembroke Christmas Parade is Bryan County 4-H's sole fund-raising event. We would love to see queens, dignitaries, businesses, schools, organizations, churches, and others from all over the county participate in the parade." The parade and festival have grown ...
Couple named grand marshals for their volunteer spirit
Bob and Virginia Quattlebaum seem to never meet a stranger. They also give back -- and have been doing so for half a century. "They're just good Christian folks," Pembroke Mayor Judy Cook said. "If we need something, we know who to call." The Quattlebaums usually say yes when called. For more than five decades the couple has been actively involved in the community, serving as everything from volunteer EMTs and ...
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