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14 The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Sports \ iVitlu%\ [ } Walter; Moore Don Wilson, Former “Voice of the Tigers”, Dies Don Wilson, former radio play-by-play commenta tor for the Savannah State foot ball games, has died. He was 74. Wilson died early Saturday morning on March 23, 2024, at the East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. A Statesboro native, Wilson was a graduate of the William James High School Class of 1967. He furthered his education by graduating from Savannah State College (now university). He was employed, for many years, at WSOK and WEAS radio stations in Savan nah where he retired as a radio broadcaster and sales represen tative. He was also employed by Sears, in both Savannah and Statesboro, from which he also retired. Wilson started as the Tigers radio play-by-play an nouncer in basketball and then moved on to football. He start ed in the late 1970s and stepped down after the 2005 season. Lee Grant Pearson, who spent 25 years as the Sa vannah State sports informa tion director said that Wilson was one of the best at his craft. “He was definitely the voice of Savannah State and he was really committed to broadcast ing.” Former longtime SSU public address announcer Lawrence Simmons said that Wilson was a inspiration to him. “Don Wilson was one of the most exciting play- by-play announcers that I ever heard. He was my inspiration to do public address announc ing. The way he articulated the plays, it made you feel as if you were right there in the seats. He was a trend setter. He was a legend in his own time.” Curtis Foster spent the 2004 season working be side Wilson in the football i ft Mr. Don Edwin Wilson Sr. booth as his color analyst. He said that Wilson also inspired him and that he worked hard at his job. “Dandy Don Wilson was a smooth sports broadcast er. He inspired me to become a sports analyst. I loved listening to him calling Savannah State University football games. He definitely was the voice of the Tigers. He will truly be missed in the broadcast booth. He was the hardest working man in sports broadcasting at SSU and WEAS 93.” After leaving Savan nah State, he moved back to Statesboro where he did radio play-by-play games for Bull och County high school foot ball teams on the “Friday Night Live” for a few seasons. Funeral services for Wilson were held on Fri day, March 29 at 2 pm, at the Original First African Baptist Church in Statesboro. He was laid to rest at the Rehovia Mis sionary Baptist Church Ceme tery. Follow Us On All Of Our Social Media! US Sports Camps announces the launch of the Nike Girls Flag Football Mega Camp - South Florida, set to take place this summer. This groundbreaking camp for fe male flag football players offers a transformative experience focused on skill development, talent exposure, competition, and networking opportunities. Directing the camp will be current Prairie View A&M defensive line coach Jo nas Jackson. A former player at Eastern Michigan, Jackson was the head football coach at West Virginia Wesleyan from 2009- 12. Other coaching stops on his resume include Illinois State, La Salle, Temple, Arizona Western, Savannah State, Al bany State and Delaware State. Jackson and a team of passionate coaches hopes this All-Girls Flag Football Camp provides an unparalleled platform for young athletes to showcase their talents. “We partnered with US and international club, high school, and collegiate coaches to offer this unique opportuni ty,” said Jackson. “Our mission at the Nike Girls Flag Football Mega Camp - South Florida is clear: to provide a platform where girls can showcase their athleticism, develop their skills, and build lasting confi dence.” The camp is designed as a showcase for talented girls interested in getting on the ra dar of collegiate programs with women’s flag football teams and organizations providing scholarships for girls’ football. To date, Jackson has brought Hk Jonas Jackson 21 partners on board who will participate in the camp and evaluate each athlete. Campers will embark on a dynamic schedule includ ing athlete vital verification and recording, group warm ups, group stretches, athlet ic testing, positional skills evaluations, 1-on-l sessions, and thrilling 5-on-5, 6-on-6, or 7-on-7 competitions. All metrics recorded during the camp will be made available to high school, college, and club coaches nationwide. The one day camp is for ages 7-18 and will be held on June 1, 2024 at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, Florida and costs $150 per person. Ages 7-12 will have a camp from 8 a.m.-ll:30 a.m. and ages 13-18 will have their camp from 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Canoochee Paddle Race: A Celebration Of Community and Conservation Ogeechee River- keeper (ORK) will host an action-packed event aimed at celebrating the beauty of the environment and promoting conservation efforts in the re gion. Paddlers will traverse seven miles of the Canoochee, from Brewton Bridge to Rocks River Bridge landing. The fin ish line at Rocks River will also serve as the headquarters for fun during and after the race. “We encourage friends and family to come cheer for the racers and enjoy a day out by the river,” says Meaghan Walsh Gerard, com munications director for ORK. “This year we are delighted to have Chris Stalcup performing. With a tune named ‘Ogeechee River,’ we knew he’d be a great fit.” Stalcup is a Georgia-based country singer and songwriter. His music has been described as “a bonfire raging behind some small-town dirt-road shanty, of a band valiantly lay ing bare its soul while every one dances wildly.” After all the paddlers have arrived at the finish line, ORK will hold an awards pre sentation. Trophies will be presented for timed winners as well as outlandish categories like Dynamic Duo, Funkiest Costume, Most Creative Boat, and the Lazy River Award for the slowest paddler. Food and drink will be available from food trucks including Roily’s Taqueria and Road-Tisserie, and Norburg Chiropractic will be offering free massages. ORK will have an information table to answer questions about the work of the nonprofit. Raf fle tickets and official merchan dise will also be available . By raising awareness and supporting conservation initiatives, the Canoochee Pad dle Race aims to protect and preserve this natural treasure for generations to come. “We believe that events like the Canoochee Paddle Race play a crucial role in fostering ap preciation for our environment and inspiring stewardship,” says Damon Mullis, river- keeper and executive director. “Through this event, we hope to empower individuals to take action and make a positive im pact on the health of our rivers and waterways.” Where: Canoochee River, Evans County Rocks River Bridge Landing: GPS 32.184196, -81.889276 When: Saturday, April 13, noon. - 5 p.m. Cost: $50 per person; Free to cheer for the paddlers Details and registration: https ://ww w.ogeecheeriv- erkeeper.org/events/canoo- chee-paddle-race/ The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 10,2024, at noon. Ogeechee Riverkeep- er 501(c)(3) works to protect, preserve, and improve the water quality of the Ogeechee River basin, which includes all of the streams flowing out to Ossabaw Sound and St. Cath erine’s Sound. The Canoochee River is about 108 miles long and the Ogeechee River itself is approximately 245 miles long. The Ogeechee River sys tem drains more than 5,500 square miles across 21 counties in Georgia. More at ogeecheer- iverkeeper.org. Medicaid/PeachCare Redetermination Assistance Available April 6th In cooperation with the Hungry Club Forum of Savannah’s program on April 6th at the West Broad Street YMCA, 1110 May St., The Savannah Tribune will host a pri vate space, on-site, from 10 am to 12 Noon where informa tion, assistance, and sign-up may take place to comply with the new requirements and guidelines concerning Redetermi nation for Medicaid/PeachCare in GA. If you know of persons who receive and/or are eligible for Medicaid/PeachCare, but have not reapplied or signed up under the new requirements, please encourage them to come to the reserved booth to do so. The deadline for signing up is May 31, 2024. For Additional Information, contact The Savannah Tribune at 912-233-6128 or 912-655-7081 (Voice Message or Text). The Deadline Date Is April 22,2024 To Register To Vote In The May 21st Primary Election Check Your Voter Status: mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/ APPLICATIONS FOR THE ABSENTEE BALLOT ARE NOW AVAILABLE! In Person At The Voter Registration Office: 1117 Eisenhower Dr., Ste E, Savannah, GA 31406; Call in the request: 912-790-1520; or Email voter@chathamcounty.org to request the application ONLINE REQUESTS at https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gOv/s/ & JordanGray 1 Ron Cell: 912.441.7124 ! Jordan Cell; 912.233.1575 I KW Officer 912-232-&5B0 RonMelartder@qmail.com I JordanGrav@KW.com WWW. 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