At the turn of the 20th century, Chicago attorney Paul Harris noted how admired a friend and fellow attorney was in the community. It occurred to him that if this notoriety could happen at an individual level, the strength could be multiplied into a force if recreated in a group. I couldn’t help but feel [...]
“I want to be an actress when I grow up,” Ava Rose Willis told me without hesitation. The tone of her voice was serious. She’s not your typical third grader, sharing silly dreams of the day she will become famous, she can already envision what it’s going to be like the day it happens. “It’s [...]
South Bryan County is blessed to enjoy a rare quality of life, much of which is drawn directly from our marine resources. From our recreational activities to our favorite table fare, we are dependent upon our marshes, rivers, and Mother Ocean. The use and enjoyment of these resources comes with the responsibility to preserve them, [...]
When it comes to food, people tend to follow one of two trains of thought. Either they view food as a matter of function—something that we require to fuel our bodies that should be effective and efficient so that we can get on with the day or—as a form of art. Perhaps, something to be [...]
Richmond Hill High School has always been known for its excellence in academics, but our athletic programs are not far behind. In the 2009-2010 school year—Richmond Hill athletic teams had 11 teams advance to the state playoffs. In addition, individual athletes advance to the state playoffs in two other sports including one state champion. Out [...]
Each generation has several events etched into memory where they can recall not only where they were when they heard the news, but what they were doing, as well. For my parents’ generation, it was the assassination of JFK. The generation before that remembers clearly the day that our country entered WWII, December 11, 1941 [...]
Hilary Diebold has always had an interest in theater, no doubt something she picked up from her mother and theater teacher, Kim Diebold. Upon graduating from high school in 2007 she went to Georgia Southern University where she is part of the GSU Theatre and Performance Program. She has acted in plays such as A [...]
The Ogeechee River is a very powerful and constantly changing river. Ask any seasoned boat operator who hits a sandbar, “What happened?” and the first thing you will hear is, “That sand bar was not there the last time I passed this way.” Now, this may or may not be true, but we all know [...]
How many times have you tried to get into shape or just loose a few pounds and felt unsuccessful? It happens more times than not. Being fit does not have to mean looking like America’s Next Top Model, but rather being healthy and happy in your own skin. Setting personal goals does not always have [...]
Nan Hiott, (pronounced Hyatt), is someone I always wanted to meet…I just wasn’t aware of it until the day we actually met. The beautiful, inside and out, octogenarian works at Wendy’s on Route 17 in Richmond Hill. She is close to her 84th birthday, but has the glow and spirit of a woman twenty years [...]
