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4 - The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, March 25, 2009 SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY NEWS "3 Days for AASU" Kickoff is March 31 Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) and the AASU Foundation will kickoff its annual "3 Days for AASU" campaign on March 31. Mike Kemp, senior vice president of Synovus Trust Co. and Ann Purcell, of Radiation Therapy Associates, are serving as co-chairs. Now in its sixth year, "3 Days for AASU" raises funds from businesses throughout the region to sup port academic scholarships and critical university pro grams. The university’s College of Education, College of Health Professions, College Liberal Arts and College of Science and Technology enroll some 7,000 students, with more than 800 students residing in on-campus housing. The university will cel ebrate its 75th anniversary in 2010. “Armstrong Atlantic has a long-standing tradition of providing a quality and valued education to students who work in needed profes sions: education, health care, and arts and sciences,” said Purcell. “In this challenging economy, more and more people will look to Armstrong to help them improve theirs skills or pur sue a new career.” “With the support of businesses, Armstrong Atlantic will continue to pro duce quality, educated employees who support the economic growth and the health of our communities,” Kemp said. Gifts of all amounts are meaningful and are tax deductible. Pledges made now can be paid through December 2009. For information on campaign events or to make a pledge, contact Suzanne Ansley, annual fund coordi nator, at 912.344.2870 or Suzanne. Ansley (alarm- strong.edu. MLK Observance Association Holds Freedom Ball The Martin Luther King, Jr Observance Day Association will continue its 2009 Celebraf ion by sponsoring the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Freedom Ball on Friday, Marc h 27, 2009. This is the last event of the 2008 King celebration that will benefit the Annual Scholar ship and Community Give Back Programs. The Ball will be held at the new Annex of the Ralph M ark Gilbert Civil Rights Museu m, located at 460 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Music will be provided by DJ Victor Cooper. Donaticn for this event is $25.00. All friends and supporteis of the Association are invited to continue their support by purchasing a ticket or table today For additional ticket info nnation please call the Associa tion s office at 912.234.5502 or the President Carolyn S. Blackshear's office at 912. 341.0041. THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE 1805 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Savannah, Georgia 31401 Ph. (912) 233-6128 FAX (912) 233-6140 www.savannahtribune.com Shirley B. 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Barrow Announces $2.4 Million In Assistance For Senior Nutrition Church of God In Christ Women’s Revival Welcomes Mother Willie Mae Rivers Southeast Georgia Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ Women's Revival Convention 2009 will con vene March 30-April 3, 2009. Mother B. LaRonce Gordon, Supervisor and Bishop Benjamin P. Collins, Prelate and welcomes Mother Willie Mae Rivers, General Supervisor of the Church of God In Christ on Wednesday April 1, 2009 at the Greater Emmanuel Tabernacle/Kelly Temple Worship Center Holiness Unto the Lord, 1101 Stiles Ave at 7:30pm. Monday, March 30-Friday April 3, 2009 all services except Wednesday will be held at Solomon Temple COGIC, 2005 Augusta Avenue. Host Pastor is Sup. Mother Willie Mae Rivers Larry J. Gordon. The theme for this event is “Holy Women of Courage Increasing in Time of Crisis”. For more information contact (912) 220-9165 or (912) 667-2409. Congressman John Barrow announced that Georgia's seniors will receive $2.4 million in nutri tion assistance funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The State of Georgia will receive $1,625,678 for congregate nutrition services, and $800,334 for home-deliv ered nutrition services. “Seniors have been hit hard by this economic crisis, and we need to make sure they're getting the food they need,” said Barrow. Singed into law on February 17, 2009, by President Obama and sup ported by Congressman Barrow in the House, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 contains key investments that will prevent the loss of health coverage, promote prevention programs, and lower health care spending for our nation during these challenging economic times. To help older Americans maintain their health and independence, the legislation includes $100 million for meals and nutri tion services under the Older Americans Act (OAA), as follows: $65 million for congre gate nutrition services; $32 million for home- delivered nutrition services; and $3 million for Native American nutrition services. These funds will pro vide meals to seniors in need of food, restore nutrition services that have been cut, and restore positions which may have been eliminated or reduced. SSU to Host Jazz and Blues on the Marsh STC Effingham gets Certified for CDL testing Savannah State University (SSU) will host evenings of Jazz and Blues on the Marsh every Wednesday and Thursday, 5- 8 p.m., beginning April 1 on the King-Frazier Student Center marsh-side terrace. Patrons can order appe tizers, dinner and/or dessert while enjoying entertainment YFACE and Toastmasters will hold Youth Leadership Classes for 2009. Starting every Thursday, beginning April for eight weeks. Dates are April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14, & 21, 2009 There will be an awards ceremony honoring all the kids completing their 8 week session followed by a recep- provided by the SSU Jazz Ensemble, the SSU Revue and others. Proceeds will benefit components of the university’s Fine Arts Program. Reservations are not required. For more informa tion about Jazz and Blues on the Marsh, call Tonia Mydell at (912) 356-2240. tion on May 21, 2009 in the Memorial Medical Educational Building Call YFACE voice mail at 912- 897-0311 for further details and to receive a application. No charge for classes. Open to the first 30 kids. We accept ages starting at 4 on up to High school. We have instructors available for the younger kids and the teens. The Georgia Department of Driver Services certified the Effingham Commercial Truck Driving range as an approved site for third party CDL testing. Both students and members of the general public are able to test for licensure using Savannah Technical College's Effingham Campus track. “We are very pleased to offer the CDL program at the Effingham Campus of Savannah Technical College. The program is very popular and the classes have been filling to capacity every five weeks. We are proud to have this program on our cam pus,” says Laurie Herrington, Effingham Campus Director. Commercial Truck Driving is a certificate pro gram at the college, consist ing of 70 hours of classroom and 240 hours of hands-on instruction. Emphasis is placed on professional driv ing techniques, local and over the road travel, safety and the rules and regulations of the Department of Transportation. Financial aid is available for students enrolling in the courses. “The certification of our CDL range provides tremendous opportunities for students as well as the gener al public to take the commer cial truck driving road exam on the Effingham Campus,” says Joseph Franklin, Dean of Industrial Technology programs. For more information contact John LeCounte Enrollment and Retention Specialist for Industrial Technology programs at 912.443.4789 or Eric Horadan, Commercial Truck Driving Department Head at 912.754.2884. Y.F.A.C.E. and Toastmasters present Y.L.C. Docudrama to Benefit West Broad YMCA “Thought My Soul Would Rise And Fly!” - an interactive docudrama with music and dance on the Civil Rights Movement, written and directed by Ja A. Jahannes, will be presented as a benefit performance for the historic West Broad Street YMCA. The play shows the complexities confronting Savannah and the nation dur ing the turbulent, heart- wrenching ‘60's. This show is open to the public. Ticket donations are $10 and are available at the West Broad Street YMCA. Churches, social and civic organizations are encouraged to purchase group tickets in blocks of 10 to make available to commu nity members and children so they can learn the authen tic story of the Civil Rights struggle. Ticket purchases are tax deductible. J-Rep has just complet ed public performances of the popular play “Juice” and now takes this opportunity to serve the West Broad Street YMCA in its effort to reclaim its legacy of service to the community. With a cast of eight actors and the ITK singers and dancers, “Thought My Soul Would Rise And Fly!” promises to be an engaging evening of theater says Ja Jahannes. For additional informa tion, contact Mr. Peter Doliber, Director of the West Broad Street YMCA at 912 233-1951 or DeQuincey Brown, Public Relations Director for J-Rep Company at JRepTheater@aol.com Checks for tickets should be made out to West Broad Street YMCA and in the memo section include “Tickets - donation.” Deadline For All Copy Due By Friday, 4pm www.savannahtribune.com
