VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERISTY TO STREAM PLAYOFF FOOTBALL ONLINE

U.S. Education TV will provide a free live webcast of the Division II playoffs

The NCAA Division II playoffs will be broadcast live online Saturday November 20, 2010 at 1:00pm as the Valdosta State Blazers (VSU) take on the North Alabama Lions. Fans of both teams are encouraged to check out the free, high definition live webcast at the Valdosta State athletic site (http://www.useducationtv.com/default.aspx?sid=286), a partner of the U.S. Education TV platform.

VSU students will facilitate on-site production, allowing fans to get an up-close view of the college football battle. The HD-featured event will be broadcast with zero commercial interruptions, offering all viewers an ideal football environment.

U.S. Education TV, a Georgia-based media company, delivers full-production internet broadcasting and production packages, enabling high schools and colleges to connect, interact, communicate, relate and experience local and regional events through the eyes of its students, staff and community. All events uploaded to the network are free to view, providing fans with a high-definition medium to watch their favorite teams play.

For more information, please contact Todd Woodruff 229-356-1375 or email at todd@useducationtv.com

www.useducationtv.com

SMOKED BOSTON BUTT, HAM, & TURKEY SALE!!!!

Don't forget to buy your BUTT, HAM, and or TURKEY before they're ordered next week. They will be delivered the day before Thanks Giving Break - November 23rd. Please contact Elaine Grice for Details at 229-686-6576 elain.douglas@berrien.k12.ga.us. This partnership with Rotary will help support CASA of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Berrien County

Berrien County and the City of Nashville are thrilled to announce the beginning of construction on the new Berrien County Boys and Girls Club Building. This project is being funded through DCA's Community Development Block Grant with J. Glenn Gregory as architect and Eastern Corporation for primary contracting and construction. This beautiful new building will be used to facilitate Boys & Girls Clubs afterschool activites for the children and youth of Berrien County. Currently, the Berrien County Collaborative, Board of Education, and Boys & Girls Clubs conduct afterschool activities for students in grades Pre-K-12th grade. Constance Thomas, program coordinator stated, "The new building is truly a gift, and the success of this project is directly reflective of the great work being done for kids in Berrien County". The dedication of the County Commission, City of Nashville, Board of Education, and Berrien County Collaborative is a great example of putting others first, dropping personal agendas and working for the good of the community. This new building will be a source of pride for the citizens of Berrien County for years to come.

CASA of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit receives support from District Attorney's Office.

CASA of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit received over $8,000 from District Attorney's Office. Cathy Helms right(District Attorney) and Sarah Surratt middle (Victims Assistance Coordinator) presented a check to Elaine Grice left (CASA Director) on Thursday, October 8, 2010. Funds were part of the 5% allocation from collected fines and fees in Atkinson, Berrien, Clinch, Cook, and Lanier. This support will be used recruit and train volunteers for the over 60 children in need of a CASA in our judicial circuit.

CASA Receives Expansion Funding

The Promoting Safe and Stable Families grant under DHS has provided funds for expansion of CASA of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit that serves Atkinson, Berrien, Clinch, Cook, and Lanier counties. These funds will be used to advocate for our abused and neglected children in fostercare. To put this in perspective, 4 out of the five counties in the Alapaha Judicial Circuit are in the top 16 counties for child abuse and neglect in the state.

CPPC 2009 Report

Lanier #1 2009

Berrien #9 2009

For more information on how you can advocate for our most precious asset, please contact Elaine Grice @ 229-686-6576.

Boys & Girls Clubs Groundbreaking Ceremony

Please Join us for a

Groundbreaking Ceremony

For the new

Boys and Girls Club Building

Wednesday, October 6th

11:00 am

Adjacent to the Y.E.S. Center

Please R.S.V.P. by October 4th

To Constance Thomas

229-686-6576

constance.thomas@berriencountycollaborative.org

CASA for CASA's

CASA of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit is asking that the community join in our fundraiser to support the children of our communities. The Mission of CASA of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit is to provide screened, trained, and supervised community volunteers to work with our children in foster care. CASA volunteers are appointed by Juvenile Court Judge Clay Tomlinson to advocate for the best interest of over 60 abused and neglected children in our service area.

Tickets are currently being sold for $5.00 each to raffle off a hand crafted playhouse (6ft x 8ft) on December 2, 2010. The raffle is being held in order to raise awareness for the Court Appointed Special Advocate program as well as funds to support the many children in our area.

Contact: Elaine Grice (229)686-6576

Or

Amy Burton (229)482-3476 Lanier County Family Connection

Donated & Built by: Kirby Sapp, Lanier County Contractor

Raffle Ticket $5.00 each

Playhouse will be raffled off December 2, 2010