2008-02-27

Up The Creek Without A Paddle

'Dysfunctional school board'

“Did you read what happened to the Clayton County schools?” was the caller’s question. I had to admit that I hadn’t read about the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) recommendation last Friday that Clayton County schools be stripped of its accreditation in September due to the “dysfunctional school board.” This is very serious for a school system, and […]

Isabella Grace Rentz arrives!



Jimmy and Sandy Rentz of Bainbridge announce the arrival of their daughter, Isabella Grace Rentz. Isabella was born on December 28, 2008, at Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville. She weighed six pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Edward and Hester Brown of Colquitt. Paternal grandparents are Rudy and Dianne Rowe of Tallahassee and Don […]

Welcome, Heidi Rose



“Miss” Heidi Rose Dinkelmeyer was born on January 10, 2008, at 9 p.m,, weighing in at 6 pounds and 3 ounces. She was named after her father’s sister, Heidi, and her mother’s grandmother, Rosa Lee. Her proud parents are Brian and Kelley (Holzknecht) Dinkelmeyer. Her grandparents, Larry “Grumps” and Pat “Pitty- Pat” Holzknecht reside in Colquitt. Heidi’s maternal cousins, Jackson […]

The priest and the pilot



A priest dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is a guy who’s dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket and jeans. Saint Peter addresses this cool guy, “Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to admit you to the Kingdom of Heaven?” The guy replies, “I’m Peter Pilot, […]

Welcome, Madison Lillian Hosmer!



Rich and Brandi Hosmer announce the birth of their daughter, Madison Lillian Hosmer. Madie was born Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at 2:44 a.m. at Donalsonville Women’s and Children Center. She weighed six pounds, nine ounces, and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Rodney and Debra Bryan of Colquitt, Peggy Bush of Albany, Marvin and Jo Hosmer of Abernant, AL. Great-grandparents […]

Picture of the Past



Can anyone guess who these young ladies are? If you think you can, please call the Liberal before Friday at 5:00 p.m.

Dipper, skillet, cotton sacks, oh my!



On Friday, February 22, 2008, the kids from New Vision were thrilled and at awe over images from the past. There were straw and yard brooms, quilts, and many other images shared from the past. Also on display were images from Africa. A special thanks goes to Mr. Bill Grow for the history of the images. Mrs. Petrina Hopson and […]

Transplant



My husband, an auto mechanic, was on the kidneytransplant list. As you can imagine, it was a tense time for our family. But one day, the phone rang and our teenage son answered. It was the hospital with good news. “Dad,” he yelled excitedly. “your parts are in!”

President Bush and Moses



Recently, while going through an airport during one of his many trips, President Bush encountered a man with long gray hair and beard, wearing a white robe and sandals, holding a staff. President Bush went up to the man and said, “Has anyone told you that you look like Moses?” The man didn’t answer. He just kept staring straight ahead. […]

Henry competes in the Georgia Junior National



Will Henry traveled to Perry on February 21-22 and competed in the 2008 Junior National Heifer Show. Will showed his January Angus Heifer in showmanship and breed class where he placed seventh. This was Will’s last show of the season and although he was disappointed that Miller County was unable to have a cattle show, he still had a very […]