The Savannah tribune. (Savannah, Ga.) 1973-current, March 18, 2009, Image 2

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Newspaper Page Text2 - The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, March 18,2009 SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY NEWS (Rjzffaction of our JJngef Curtrice LaSkanee Richardson Doctor of Dental Surgery November 23, 1973 - March 1 5, 2000 Nine year* have come and gone but your Love and memory expands the limits of time.Our life, heart, and thought* are enrap tured by you. We wept upon your departure and because the comforter came into our nights and whis pered peace to our soirl there it joy. We can remember the delight of your presence In our lives and smile. Thank God for the memories and joy. That gentle smile reflects a caring individ ual, who gave of your time, love, and talenl to help others. From the little old lady al the bus stop, those heeding denial care, to the two vagrants you met the night before you took your last Trip 1o your earthly home. Little did we know that you would not reiurn to school (or graduation; tor a greater degree awaited you. We can thank God tor your years of preparation and knowing that your absence from the hody is your presence with the Lord Forever i*t our H cur In* Lti vc M OH lif L>*J. C urlit ^ Ivy AtoliAt-ilaori Slater" Ivancllc R iriiRrdvon mu! Cvirtrin* Swni n I Dc L h 11- h ) Youi- ittde* -“Trinity Swtin Ncplirw* CmtIii RJ R LL'tinrJ*i.iii « n J ID .Vlilt'r Swum. Meet Local Singles!! 1islen& Respond FRFEi L*? FREE cud? 71!M Straight - V12-344-9500 Gas Hi ■ ‘112-3+4-9494 Call 8HK-iiitgamal.cs, IH+ To Triumph.... It Takes Us All! QnMK o&LtruOftpc realty Robert "Bob" 8ess Owner - Broker For All Real Estate Needs Call Today Office {912)354-4454 Home 19121232 554* Fa* (9121354-5459 robert bess^oglethorperealty. com 5659 Abeftorn Express way ■ Suite 7 Savannah. Georgia 31405 www ogletho r pereal I y.cu m Eleven Black Men of Liberty County to hold Scholarship Banquet Daniel K. Wims, Ph.D The Eleven Black Men of Liberty County, Inc. will hold its “Fifteenth Annual Scholarship Banquet” at Club Stewart, Fort Stewart, Georgia, on March 28, 2009. There will be a reception from 6:15 to 6:45 PM, fol lowed by the banquet dinner at 7:00 PM. Daniel K. Wims, PhD, the Executive Vice- President, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, and Professor of Agricultural Sciences at the Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, GA is this year's ban quet speaker. The Georgia native's professional career has been dedicated to providing edu cational opportunities to non-traditional and minority students. Additionally, he has acquired expertise in youth, rural and community devel opment, conflict resolution, leadership development, social and educational research, budgeting, pro gram planning and develop ment, and program review and evaluation. In graduate school at Ohio State University and the University of Maryland, College Park, Dr. Wims had other aspirations, but his career unexpectedly steered him to academics. Tickets are $35 each and may be purchased by contacting Dr. Robert Simmons, 912-368-3333, Robert Blue, 912-368-7675, or any of the Eleven Black Men of Liberty County directors. For more information about the banquet or the Eleven Black Men of Liberty County scholarship, call Andrew Williams, 912-977- 3293. Cloverdale Celebrates 50 Years! Our community invites our neighbors, former neighbors and the public to share this milestone. The Reunion Banquet will be held on Friday, April 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at The Temple of Glory Eden Room at 1105 Stiles Avenue. Donation for this event is $35.00. The speaker will be Mrs. Iris Formey Dawson. The Cloverdale Community will also host our Reunion Picnic on July 18, 2009 at Butler Elementary School at 12:00 noon. Hope to see you at both events! Please note we do not plan to sell tickets at the door. Please come to our 3rd Thursday meetings at Butler Elementary School for banquet tickets. For more informa tion, contact Curtis V. Cooper, Jr., President at 234-8734, or Maureen Walker, Chairperson at 655-1068. Copy Due Friday, By 4pm March Marks Start of Active Tornado ‘Season’ Georgia has already experienced its first deadly tornadoes this year, claiming a life and causing harm and damage in 15 counties across the state. March marks the start of a three-month active tor nado season in the Southeast, making now the time for Georgians to get ready by preparing, planning and stay ing informed with Ready Georgia, the state’s emer gency preparedness cam paign. “Tornadoes have terror ized both rural and urban areas in Georgia’s recent his tory, making anyone vulner able to their hazards,” said Charley English, director of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency. “Just last March, an EF-2 tornado tore a six-mile path through the heart of downtown Atlanta. The next day, twisters ripped through Polk, Floyd, Jefferson, Burke, Butts and Bartow counties. Three peo ple died as a result of these storms, and seven counties received a federal disaster declaration. These tragedies and others clearly demon strate why every Georgian needs to be prepared.” Tornadoes have proven to be some of nature's most violent storms that can gen erate wind speeds of more than 250 mph and can appear out of nowhere with little warning. Being prepared to act quickly by having a plan in place and practicing how and where to take shelter is crucial to mitigating the effects of a tornado. Visit www.ready.ga.gov for more Georgia-specific tornado preparedness infor mation and to create a cus tomized Ready kit checklist and communications plan for your family or business. Backus to Host Teddy Bear Hospital The George and Marie Backus Children's Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) will host a Teddy Bear Hospital on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hoskins Center on the MUMC campus (Ranger Road at 66th Street). This event is sponsored by a generous grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation. Children age 10 and under are encouraged to bring their favorite teddy bear, stuffed animal, or doll through the mock hospital to learn some of the ways that hospitals help children feel better. This fun environment allows doctors, nurses, and technicians to perform vari ous procedures on the toys, including X-rays, lab tests, and surgery. At the same time, children get a better understanding of how hospi tals work and learn about wellness and injury preven tion. Participants can meet representatives from Backus Children's Hospital, SafeKids of Savannah, Coastal Therapy Dogs, Chatham County Sheriffs K- 9 Unit, Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department, Savannah Fire and Emergency Services, LittleOne child care, Children's Miracle Network, Wellcare, Savannah Community Blood Bank, Reach Out & Read, and more. For more info, visit memo- rialhealth.com. 204 West Hall Slreel Call Day or Night Business Phone: (912) Z33-2175 or 1912) 233*2176 Fas Number: (312)234-9343 Mrs Frennhyn M Bynns, President Mr FLdmrjh. □ Bynai, Vice Pram deni i Gertinl Manager Mrs. F rnuchyu Bynes-Jon□ e„ Troa&urer I Sicrvtary Mi. Alfred L Mulllc*. Msnsgsr Mrs. Olgifl l Williams. Sen rot Diretlur el AtlmmisD ,ilion Mrs, lsra £Jyn^-Jackson, Human Hasuurces Diretlur Mr Musgrow, Fimeral Apprcntica