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Camp Lawton Tour 10 AM
Meet at Camp Lawton History Center and
explore the grounds of what was once the
largest prison in the world. Admission to the
History Center is included.
$5 (Ages 3 and under free) Registration is
required in advance. March 16th March
30th
Bee Hotel Craft 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
Join us at the campground picnic shelter to
create your own unique tin can and bamboo
bee hotel.
$5 Registration required in advance.
March 16th March 30th
Archery 3-4 PM
Learn archery from a certified instructor with
all equipment provided, to improve your
skills. Meet at the archery range.
$10 Ages 7 and up. Registration is required in
advance. March 9th March 16th
This is a great opportunity for experienced
archers March 23rd March 30th
Oliver City Council
Meeting Highlights:
Community Growth
and Safety
-Sarah Saxon. Reporter
The Oliver City Council convened on Monday, March
4, with Mayor Justine Brown presiding alongside Clerk
Melba Parker and council members Melvin Mock, Gary
Curtis, and Shontae Roper. Notably absent was council
member Herman Holland.
During the session, the council diligently approved the
minutes and financial reports, ensuring transparency and
accountability in the city's governance.
A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to
a presentation by Zandra Overstreet from the Newington
Heritage Society. Overstreet addressed the council,
offering her expertise in grant writing to bolster the
city's financial resources. Drawing from her experience
in assisting other communities, Overstreet volunteered
her services to aid Oliver in securing grants aimed at
enhancing infrastructure, such as roads and sidewalks,
crucial for fostering community development.
In matters of public safety. Police Chief Pierre Jordan
provided a comprehensive report to the council. Chief
Jordan detailed the enforcement activities of the Oliver
Police Department, which included issuing 12 traffic
citations. Of note was an arrest made for Possession
of Marijuana and Driving with a Suspended License,
highlighting the department's commitment to maintaining
law and order within the city.
Beyond enforcement. Chief Jordan emphasized
proactive measures, reporting on 38 business checks
conducted throughout the city, along with inspections
of residential properties and the local Post Office.
Additionally, responding to citizen concerns. Chief Jordan
was tasked with inspecting streetlights following reports
of malfunctioning units requiring attention.
Homeschool: Bee Hotel Craft 1-2 PM
Gather at picnic shelter # 1 to create your own
unique tin can with bamboo bee hotel. This is
a great opportunity to get together with friends
for a fun afternoon at Magnolia Springs.
$5 Registration required in advance. March
22nd
LOCAL NEWS
MATTERS
We’ll be there
so you can be there too!
Friends of Screven County Library -
Meeting on March 14, 5 pm, to discuss the
library which is a vital part of our community.
Hiltonia City Council meets the second Monday
of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Oliver Town Council meets first Monday of
each month at 7 p.m.
Rocky Ford City Council meets the second
Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.
Newington Town Council meetings are the
second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m
Newington Heritage Society meets the first
Monday of each month at 4:30 in the Bank
of Newington Board room.
Screven County Board of Education meets
second Monday of each month at 5 p.m.
Sylvania City Council meets first and third
Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.
American Legion for Screven & Jenkins
Counties meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday at
7 p.m. Meeting are held at 112 community Dr.
Sylvania.
American Legion Auxilliary for Screven
and Jenkins Counties meets monthly on the
2nd Tuesday at 7 p.m. Meetings are held at 112
Community Dr. Sylvania
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Memorial Field
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RAFFLES | GAMES | FREE FOOD
FACE PAINT | BOUNCE HOUSES | CAKEWALK
PETTING ZOO | MESSAGE | EASTER EGG HUNT
*Free snow cones from Boro Sno*
FREE FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
KIDS BRING YOUR EASTER BASKETS
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Major Justine Brown swears in Shontae Roper as a continuing Oliver city
councilwoman. Photo by: S. Saxon
Gamecocks
Breakfast/Lunch
Menu
March 18-22
Breakfast - Grab and Go Breakfast Offered Daily,
All Meals are Served with a Choice of Fruit, Juice,
and Milk.
March 18 - Belgian Waffle, Sausage, or Cereal &
Yogurt.
March 19 - Sausage Biscuit, Assorted Jelly, or
Granola Bar & Yogurt.
March 20 - Scrambled Eggs, Cheese Toast, or Cereal
& Yogurt.
March 21 - Cinnamon Roll, or Granola & Yogurt.
March 22 - Pancakes, Sausage Links, or Cereal &
Yogurt.
Lunch - All Meals are Served with a Choice of
Assorted Lruit, Juice, and Milk.
March 18 - Comdog, Whole Kernel Corn, Carrot,
Sticks w/Ranch.
ES Choice: PB&J w/String Cheese.
M/HS Choice: Ham Deli Sub.
March 19 - Deep Dish Pizza, Green Beans, Caesar
Side Salad.
ES Choice: Turkey Sandwich.
M/HS Choice: Chicken Caesar Salad.
March 20 - Cheeseburger, Seasoned Fries, Pinto
Beans.
ES Choice: PB&J w/Cheezits.
M/HS Choice: Chef’s Salad.
March 21 - Chicken Tenders, Roll, Green Peas,
Mixed Greens.
ES Choice: Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich.
M/HS Choice: Turkey Deli Sub.
March 22 - Comdog, Whole Kernel Corn, Carrot
Sticks w/Ranch.
ES Choice: PB&J w/Goldfish.
M/HS Choice: Manager’s Choice Entree
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(Dozier's
(Doggie
(Daze
Husky ‘Refuses’
To Leave The
Park, So Dad Has
To Pull Out All
The Stops
All of us dogs love to go to the park. We arrive with you
and we immediately start sniffing the entire area trying to
figure out what dog had already come before us and when
that other dog was actually there. Then it’s time to mark our
territory and claim ownership over the land. And then, we
want to get a good game of fetch in before the inevitable
happens, you are wanting to leave. Really? Just like that,
you want to leave?
It’s not we don’t love our homes, we do. It’s just that
we have so much fun at the park with all of the sights and
smells that we never want it to end. Obviously, we know we
can’t stay there forever, but we don’t understand. Mom and
Dad are being totally unfair and being big meanies trying to
pack up and head back home.
Here my friend, Husky decided to lay down the law.
No, it is not time to go! I didn’t even sniff everything yet,
you know? Well, Husky at this point, absolutely refuses to
budge and causes a big scene with lots of back talk. Mom
and Dad can’t help but laugh, but they also feel slightly
embarrassed. After all, they don’t want to cause too much
of a ruckus with all of the other park-goers trying to enjoy
their day and relax.
So, Husky decides to stage a protest. Husky isn’t having
it. His tantrum is too cute and too funny! He lays down on
the grass and will not move. Lays there as if to say, "nope...
not going anywhere." His Dad tries to pull him to the car
and says, “You’re embarrassing yourself... and us.” Finally
after putting up quite the battle, Husky's time at the park
has come to an end. Dad does what he has to do and picks
the Husky up and places him in the car.
Let's give Husky a round of A-Paws for at least trying
to stay a little longer. He deserved it. And I can say, I get it.
See ya next week!
Bojeh
Class of 2024
Honor Graduates
The Screven County School System has
released the honor graduates, valedictorian, and
salutatorian. Congratulations to these students of
academic excellence.
Class of2024 Honor Graduates
Aidan Sowell-Valedictorian
Bailee Thames-Salutatorian
Honor Graduates with Distrinction 94 GPA and
above
Jay den Adams
John Boswell
Kaitlyn Burns
Jacob Carter
Davis (Bo) Doss
Christian Hutson
Makenzie Mitchell
Rasheena Richardson
Lana Shelton
Ra’Zayia Ziegler
Honor Graduates 91-93 GPA
Joseph Bazemore
Stephen (Kade) Chandler
Allyson Good
Devin Gulley
Gracen Kullberg
Jay la Lovett
Denver Perry
Ryder Rankin
Paul Sammons
Alailah Scott
Hunter Walls
Benjamin Warren
Jason Zheng
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