Monday, June 21, 2010
Government Center upgrade changes parking, traffic flow
The road in front of the Columbia County amphitheater and walking track will soon be closed for construction to expand Evans Government Center Building C.
Accidental fire destroys cabins at Girl Scout camp
Columbia County's Girl Scout camp is several cots short this week after a fire destroyed two cabins.
Gateway area expansion OK 'd
Columbia County officials plan to simultaneously extend a road in the Gateway area near Grovetown while prepping a 50-acre site for future construction.
Quick action needed to fight pests
Record high temperatures are stressing us and our plants.
Father of the year: DeMargo Lewis
DeMargo Lewis strives to make sure his young family of six always feels special.
Decision to add buildings for health, animal services
After some budget finagling, Columbia County commissioners awarded a nearly $5 million bid for the construction of new Health Department and Animal Services buildings during a Tuesday meeting.
Monday is final day to register
Monday is the registration deadline to vote in the July 20 primary.
Artist puts decades of work on display at Evans church
Artist Wilmer Wallace recently paid homage to the Columbia County church he helped start.
Unity grows beside Evans First Baptist
Kathy Williams has never lived in a home where the yard lent itself to a garden. But thanks to her church and a little effort to start a communal garden, Williams now has enough fresh vegetables to share with her friends and family.
Proud Fathers
Tony and Frances Ferrara of Evans celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 11. The couple was married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Brooklyn, N.Y. Many family and friends celebrated with a surprise party given by their daughter and son-in-law, Jim and Theresa Somma of Evans.
Newsmakers
Letitie Clark, the mother of Ryan Christopher Clark, and Julie Miller, the executive director of Columbia County Community Connections, present a $1,000 check to Jacquelynne Rodriguez, a graduate of Evans High School, the winner of the 2010 Ryan Clark Scholarship and Community Service Award. Ryan was killed at Virginia Tech in 2007.
Pet Adoption Showcase
List of local pets available for adoption.
Property Transfers
List of recent local property transfers.
Mayfest Mayhem champions
The Bulldogs won the Mayfest Mayhem tournament.
Basketball Awards
Receiving Lakeside High School varsity basketball awards recently were Ben Black, Coach's Award (from left); Michael Punch, MVP and 3-AAAA All Region Team; Justin Pitock, Leadership; Blake Smith, Coach's Award; and Khadi Tshishiku, Leadership. Not pictured is Chris Harfield, Honorable Mention All Region.
Business newsmakers
Ryan's Buffet held a ribbon-cutting with the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce on May 7. The restaurant is at 208 Bobby Jones Expressway, Martinez.
All-County Team
List of girls all county soccer players.
On Vacation
A group of friends visited Niagara Falls, Canada, then toured Dutch Amish country in Pennsylvania.
Traveling together were Charles and Gerry Monroe (from left), Judy and Melvin Roberts, Margaret O'Neal, Elizabeth and Jim Beazley, and Mary Ann and Bob Martin.
Soccer banquet honors
Receiving awards at the Lakeside High soccer banquet were Michael Punch, Outstanding Defender; Dalton Beckham, Jenny Clark Memorial Outstanding Character Scholarship; Matt Hutchinson, Outstanding Midfielder; and Justin Pitock, Jenny Clark Memorial Outstanding Character Scholarship.
Arsenal U11 are champs
The Augusta Arsenal U11 Girls were champions of the Premier Division at the Julian Brown Memorial Tournament held in Charlotte, N.C., the weekend of April 17-18. The girls tied Bull City 1-1 before defeating Twin City '98 Blue 4-0 and Greensboro Twisters '98 White 5-0. In the finals, the Augusta Arsenal girls defeated the SC Bulls '98 4-2.
Marriage Licenses
List of recent local marriage licenses.
Sports Calendar
Calendar of local sports events.
Current Events
Calender of local events.
Columbia County Father of the Year Nominees
List of nominees for Columbia County Father of the Year.
Police Blotter
The following accounts were taken from reports from the Columbia County Sheriff's Office.
Divorces
List of recent local divorces.
Rotary service
Rotary Club District Gov. Shane Burr (from left), Thomson Rotary President Kim Bragg, Martinez-Evans Rotary President Jim Heaney, Columbia County Rotary President Lynn Michael and Columbia County Rotary President Alan Hampton were recognized for their outstanding service. The honors were presented at a Presidents Dinner in Jekyll Island, Ga., during the annual District 6910 conference.
Stallings Island Middle School Fourth Nine Weeks Honor Rolln
List of honor roll students from Stallings Island Middle School.
Editorial Cartoon
Editorial Cartoon for Sunday, June 20, 2010.
Perdue picks none of the above
That's gotta hurt.
Earthly dads and a fatherly God
>"How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God!"
Citizens can help police new sign law
If you weren't paying attention before, now would be a good time to start.
Don't delay: Register to vote in primary
The reminder probably isn't needed for most long-time Columbia County residents, but as noted in today's News-Times, Monday is the deadline for registration to vote in the July 20 primary.
Borror is Player of the Year
The Greenbrier girls soccer team had its share of unusual game-day traditions this season.
Hinske 's winning ways key to Atlanta 's success
Things appeared grim for the Atlanta Braves 22 games into the season.
Coach got most out of his talent
As Greenbrier High School entered the 2010 state playoffs, girls soccer coach Wes Kendrick realized just how much depth his squad featured.
Youth sports fees to rise over 5 years
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved an increase in fees for the next five years for the recreation department's youth sports programs.