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Rotary Club seeks charities for holidays
The Rotary Club of Richmond Hill is dedicating a percentage of its fundraising efforts this year to help local causes in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
Garden Club names November honors
The Pembroke Garden Club named Tremble Funeral Home on Ledford Street the Yard of the Month for November and the club named Pembroke City Hall the Beauty Spot for November for the pansy bed around the city hall sign.
Wreaths for vets in Glennville cemetery
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery will host Wreaths Across America, a holiday wreath-laying ceremony, at noon Saturday, Dec. 11 to honor and remember the nation's veterans. The Bonaventure Society, Children of the American Revolution is coordinating the event to pay tribute to veterans of each branch of the military, the Merchant Marines, prisoners of war and those still missing in action.
Local complets Air Force training
Air Force Airman Kevin M. Sullivan recently graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Roller derby rolls with local women
Aura Welch, Maria Martinez and Joyce Kelner are "fresh meat," enduring sore muscles and bruises from playing on a fast-paced and growing grassroots sport team.
Lions Club recognizes Marie Smith
Longtime Pembroke Lions Club member Marie L. Smith was recognized for her humanitarian work by Lions Club International and named a Melvin Jones Fellow on Nov. 16 by Joe Bill Brannon, Lions Club district governor. Brannon awarded Smith a plaque and said the Melvin Jones Fellowship is "the highest honor that a (Lions) club can give to an individual."
Garden club has Thanksgiving meeting
The Pembroke Garden Club had a Thanksgiving-themed meeting Nov. 18 for its regular monthly meeting at the Pembroke Community Center. The guest speaker was Scott Thompson of Thompson's Garden Center on Hwy. 67. The club will have its annual Christmas luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 9, at the community center.
Hunters organize to feed needy
Since 1993, hunters have been bringing meat to the tables of those in need through the Georgia Hunters for the Hungry program.
Farm donates trees for troops
Some people give money during the holidays. Others give toys to needy children. And some, like Judy and Paschal Brewer, give Christmas trees.
Church barbecue is taste of tradition
The 59th annual Richmond Hill United Methodist Church Bar-B-Q, Bazaar and Silent Auction brought a taste of tradition back in a big way on Saturday.
Cub scouts meet former NFL player
Cub Scout Pack 357 from Ellabell met Nov. 13 with former NFL player Terry Bryant. Bryant, who played college football for the Clemson Tigers and later in the NFL for the Washington Redskins and Green Bay Packers, graciously offered his time to discuss football with the Scouts. He shared the details of football and also talked about the importance of family, respect and school. The Pack thanks Bryant for his time and for sharing his ...
Groups work toward Veterinary Explorer post
PawParazzi and The Boy Scouts of America recently co-hosted a costume contest fundraiser to fund a new Veterinary Explorer Post program for Richmond Hill High School students.
Planning for the parade
Nancy Frye, left, Michele Meacham, Amanda Styer and Dana Brown gather recently to discuss plans for the coming Richmond Hill Chili Cook-off and Christmas Parade and set for Dec. 3 and 4, respectively. They, along with Roberta Bennett, Butch Broome, Harvey Lashley and Jessica Means, make up the planning committee for the holiday events and have been working on this year's festivities since October.
Locals' son finish basic training
Army Reserve Pfc. Nicholas B. Longphre has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.
Cities helping Mayors Christmas Motorcade
The cities of Pembroke and Richmond Hill will be doing their part to make the holiday season special for residents of Georgia's hospitals by serving persons with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs through the Mayors' Christmas Motorcade.
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Bill supposed to help parks, communities
The recently signed Rural Tourism Protection Act helps Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites meet budget challenges and aids communities dependent on the tourism provided by the state's parks, historic sites or outdoor recreation areas within their communities, according to state Rep. Debbie Buckner, D-Junction City, who wrote the bill.
Club spruces up library sign
The Pembroke Garden Club recently completed a beautification project at the Pembroke Library. The club thanked Ernest Hamilton from the Honey Wagon Company for donating the pine straw.
Tri-tip beef is a cut above
I have drooled while watching The Food Network's Bobby Flay and others cook a piece of beef called a tri-tip. Now that I've cooked and eaten one, I know why I was drooling.
Cirque du Soleil a welcome throwback
Last week, I enjoyed an evening at the Civic Center when the Cirque du Soleil made its first visit to Savannah.
Lectures on McIntosh County history
McIntosh County historian Buddy Sullivan will give two free lectures on key periods in the county in Darien.
Miss Georgia South applications sought
Applications are being accepted for the 2014 Miss Georgia South Pageant on July 13 in Adel.
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!"
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.
Garden club has two events
The Pembroke Garden Club had two events last month; its plant sale at the Pembroke Farmers Market, and its monthly meeting, at which Diana Churchill, bird watcher and photographer, spoke about creating backyard habitats for birds.
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.
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