Ann’s Thrift Shop, 1724 Hwy. 80 in Bloomingdale. Open from 10AM to 5PM. Closed on Wednesdays and Sundays. We offer good, used furniture at reasonable prices, very nice clothes, Avon products at discount prices, and much more!

For Sale... HUGE safe, weighs 1000 lbs. $950, call 912-823-3419.

Antique Upright Piano, cherry wood, fully restored, great condition, $900. Call 656-2343.

12-minute turbo tanning bed, 2005 model, $7,000 or best offer, call 728-5605 or 656-5515.

EZ Go Golf cart GT, 2006 model, red, gas, paid $6500, asking $4500. Call 728-7788.

2006 Kubota L2800 tractor, 4 x 4, just $11,500. Call 728-7788.

THE SPIRIT WORKS!

Sports

The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's Athletic Department would like to announce a switch in location for two high school varsity football games on Friday, October 20, 2006.

Jenkins High School's homecoming game against Windsor Forest High School will be played at Memorial Stadium, not at Savannah Country Day as scheduled.

The Savannah High School versus Groves High School game will be played at Savannah Country Day, not at Memorial Stadium as scheduled. Savannah High School will be the home team.

Pooler Packer News

Our first 2006 Pooler Packer Pep Rally will be on Friday, October 13th starting around 6:30. Come and show your spirit and have some fun!

Homecoming Parade- Our 2006 Homecoming Parade will be on Saturday, October 14th. We will leave from the Pooler Rec. Dept at 10 AM sharp. Come out and support our kids!!

2006 Homecoming Games- Our 2006 Packer Homecoming is scheduled on Thursday, October 19. Mini Pee Wee's 8 & under, will play Bloomingdale, Pee Wee's 10 & under, will play Fort Stewart # 2, and Midget's 12 & under, will play Garden City. We will be starting at 6 so come cheer our teams on!!!! Please call Loreen at the Pooler Rec. Dept if you have any questions, 748-5776.

15th Annual Coastal Sport & Wellness Hilton Head Bridge Run

The 15th Annual Coastal Sport & Wellness Hilton Head Island Bridge Run will be held Saturday November 11th at 8:00am.? The 10K Road Race, 5K Fun Run & Health Walk will start and finish at Crossing's Park and take participants over the Broad Creek on the Cross Island Expressway.

The 10K Road Race will feature all standard race divisions including: Master & Grand Masters.? The 5K run will feature limited divisions.? All participants will receive a colorful Bridge Run T-shirt. An award ceremony featuring refreshments, music, and door prizes will be held following the race.

Since 1992, the Hilton Head Bridge Run has hosted over 7,250 runners and walkers and has raised more than $20,000 for the area charities. The Lowcountry tradition continues in 2006 when more than 500 men, women, and children will challenge themselves and the elements during the 15th Annual Hargray Hilton Head Island Bridge Run.

This year's race will benefit Region 9 Special Olympics, the Children's Relief Fund and HH Aquatics.? Applications are now available at all sponsor locations. For additional information or to register on line visit us at www.bearfootsports.com or call Bear Foot Sports at 843/379-3440.

"THE OUTLOOK FOR SAVANNAH AREA COASTAL REFUGES"

The Ogeechee Audubon Public Program will be held at Oatland Island Education Center, on Tuesday, October 17th at 7:00 PM.? Coastal Refuges will be discussed by Jane Griess, Project Leader for Refuges local to Savannah.? Contact Beth Roth 598-1980.

Southbridge 5K Fun Run on November 4 to Support Independent Living

Southbridge, a premier golf and spa community in west Chatham County, will host a 5K Fun Run on Saturday, November 4 at 9:30 a.m. to support Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE), a Savannah- based, non-profit organization which provides services for people of all ages and all disabilities.

This non-profit works with our friends, relatives, neighbors and co-workers in our community,? said Kara Kavanagh, a Southbridge resident who is organizing the event. We want local residents to show their community support and sponsor, participate or donate to support this life-changing organization.

Money raised from the event, which is open to the public, will help dozens of individuals receive adaptive equipment and assistive devices that will allow them to live independently. LIFE's Home Modification Program helps provide individuals with wider doorways, roll in showers, lift chairs, ramps, grab bars and hand rails. These minor changes often determine whether a disabled individual can live independently or must go to a nursing or group home.

This is a great event for a great cause, said Sue Onofrio, director of marketing at Southbridge. ?We hope to make this 5K Fun Run an annual tradition at Southbridge.?

The event kicks off at 9 a.m. with a Kiddie Run for children ages 10 and younger at the Grand Lake Lodge and Spa. The 5K Fun Run starts at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $5 for children and $15 for adults and includes a T-shirt.

Southbridge is looking for volunteers to help out before, during and after the event. Sponsorships are also available. To sponsor, volunteer, or donate prizes for 5K Fun Run, please call the Southbridge office at (912) 651-5400 or e-mail Kara Kavanagh at KaraKav@yahoo.com

Savannah Area Tennis Association invites middle school juniors to enter a team tennis event. Enter as an individual or as part of a school team. Play will be Monday's and Wednesdays after school beginning October 16th and ending November 8th. Call or email for more information: 961-9862 or ctcsavannahga@prodigy.net.

"Photo's From The Past" - The Pooler Recreation Department is looking for "Photo's From the Past". If you have any old photo's from the recreation program and would like to donate them to be put on display please contact Loreen at the Recreation Department at 748-5776, Monday thru Friday, from 9 AM - 5 PM.

The Pooler Recreation Committee is looking for volunteers to join the committee. If you are interested please call Loreen at the Pooler Rec. Dept. at 748-5776.

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High School Sports

Softball... Groves win region title!

First-year Coach Chuck Smith inherited a talented group of softball players from Groves' Athletic Director Kevin Brown. The change in coaches didn't slow down the Rebels (15-5, 10-1) one iota as it went on to capture its fourth region crown in the last five years.

The Rebels blanked Jenkins 4-0 behind the two-hit pitching of Tiffany Munn. The Warriors contributed to their own demise by committing four errors, which accounted for three unearned runs in the defeat. Bailey Bazemore doubled in the only earned run for Groves.

The Rebels won the outright title as Camden County defeated Bradwell, which gave Groves the clear-cut title for Region 3-AAAAA.

South Effingham, which boasts the best record in the area, blew out Liberty County enroute to the top-seed in the upcoming Region 3-AAA tournament. The Mustangs (27-2, 10-0) limited the Panthers to only one hit, while scoring 11 runs and getting 15 hits on its way to an 11-0 victory. It was the third-straight season in which South Effingham has finished region play undefeated.

Sara Faircloth won her ninth game of the season and is the only pitcher on the Mustang staff to suffer losses this season. The Mustangs will host Washington County at 2 p.m. on Friday to determine which team advances to the state tournament.

Savannah Christian added to the woes of McIntosh Academy as the Red Raiders easily won 18-0 in the Mercy Rule shortened game. Emily Corish (17-5) picked up the win for SCPS (17-5, 11-3). The loss for McIntosh was its 23rd of the season, while the team went 0-14 in Region-2-AA action.

Madelyn Kessler had two hits and drove in three runs. Corish not only pitched a one-hitter, but went 3-3 at the plate and drove in three runs to help her own cause.

Effingham County defeated a highly-touted Savannah Arts Academy volleyball team, only to turn around and lose to cross-town rival South Effingham County in a tri-team volleyball match on Tuesday. In the first game, the Rebels Jennifer Smith led her team with 10 kills, while Becca Rawski had 10 assist. In the nightcap, Smith came up with only three kills.

The Groves Rebels will try to pick up its second straight win against the Beach High Bulldogs on Friday at Westside Stadium in Garden City. The Rebels, fresh off a victory over Windsor Forest on last Friday, will be trying to stop the throwing of Beach senior quarterback Marquis Cummings.

According to Beach Coach Ulysses Hawthorne, the 6-foot-7 inch Cummings is the best quarterback in the Region.

Over in Richmond Hill this weekend, South Effingham will try to rebound from its shellacking by Washington County last week. The Wildcats will try to derail the Mustangs hope of picking up another win in Region 3-AAA play.

Beach versus Groves @ Westside Stadium, Friday, 7:30 p.m.

South Effingham @ Richmond Hill, Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Jamie Lindley (14) is the lead blocker for Brandon Sumner (35) during the Brantley County/SCPS game on Friday.

SAVANNAH CHRISTIAN RAIDERS DEFEAT BRANTLEY COUNTY

Savannah Christian won a close one against a tough Brantley County team 28-21 on Friday night at Westside stadium.? The game was almost postponed due to bad weather and high winds.

Russell DeMasi, the starting Raider quarterback, was sidelined for the first half, forcing back up quarterback Caleb Wynn into the starting position.? Caleb performed well, leading the Raiders to only a 7-6 half-time deficit with no miscues.? The Raiders scored on their first possession, which used up eight minutes of the first quarter, and kept the dominant spread offense of the Herons off the field.? Capping the 67 yard drive was a 7 yard run by David Butler.? Brantley County scored on their first possession as well, with a 2 yard run by Jay Edwards, followed by the PAT by Austin Lee.

Demasi started the second half and on the second play from scrimmage hooked up with Tyler Sumner for a 59 yard touchdown.? DeMasi again connected with Sumner for the 2 point conversion to tie the score.? Following a successful onside kick by Jamie Lindley, the Raiders took only 6 plays to go ahead of the Herons 21-14, completed with a 3 yard run by DeMasi with PAT by Lindley.?

The Raiders held the Herons on their next possession, but the ball struck a blocker in the back of the leg and the Herons recovered on the SCPS 48.? Brantley scoring on a 5 yard run by Adriane McMillian and a 21 yard pass from Stephen Prevatt to Randy Clark, with PAT after each by Lee.? In the fourth quarter, the Raiders scored for the final time with a 4 yard run by Butler and PAT by Lindley.?

Chris Barnwell lead the offense of the Raiders with 30 carries for 149 yards.? Butler had 11 carries for 76 yards and DeMasi had 4 carries for 13 yards and one touchdown.? Barnwell and Caleb Wynn received offensive team awards for the week and Adam Radford received special team honors.

Keeping the offense of the Herons off of the field was a monumental task for the Raiders defense.? Tyler Sumner lead the defense with 13 tackles and 3 interceptions, receiving Savannah Morning News? defensive leader honors and Player of the Week honors.? Kevin McCarthy had 9 tackles, with Lindley and Jordan Hill each adding 6 1/2.?? The Savannah Christian Raiders will face number one ranked Charlton County in Folkston Friday night at 7:30.

OUTDOOR TRUTHS

(Editor's Note: Outdoor Truths is a weekly sportsman's article that appears in newspapers and regional magazines across 13 states in the South, and Midwest. It is a blend of observations and experiences that have come over time from being in God's great outdoors. We're proud to offer this column for the outdoor sportsmen in our area.)

I was determined to locate a good place to put my tree stand, away from any other hunter.

I was hunting on private property but others hunt there as well. It's large enough for several people, but I wanted to make sure that I was far off the beaten path. I was willing to climb, crawl, and creep until I had found my ?promised land.?

I loaded my lock-on tree stand and my stacking sticks on my back and headed up the mountain. The first 300 yards was almost straight up the hill, with an occasional bend. I knew that most hunters would be unwilling even to go to these extremes. But I was not satisfied.

After a few more turns, I was standing in a ?saddle? that was an obvious, deer travel, corridor. I studied the situation a few minutes. (I really just needed to rest!) But after some soul-searching, I determined I needed to go a little farther, around the next hollow. I wanted to be sure that I would be alone.

By now, my shirt was soaking wet and my legs were feeling the extra weight of the tree stand. I moved about 50 yards below a thicket, just above the crest of the hill. When I made it to the other side, I noticed a nice flat. I weaved my way through the mountain laurel until I reached the center of that small flat that was loaded with plenty of signs, of deer.

I made it! I knew that I was at a place that no hunter had ever been. Heck, I doubt if even ole Daniel Boone himself had ever set foot on this virgin territory.

I quickly located a perfect tree where my stand would go. I set the stand up, put the stacking sticks together, and strapped everything snuggly to the tree. I climbed up, looked around, and noticed an odd shape about 40 yards away. You guessed it.. another tree stand! I wished I had brought my chain saw!

Sometimes in our lives we think that we too are at a place where no one has ever been. We think that we are alone in our situation or circumstance. We feel that nobody has ever faced the trouble we are now facing.

The fact is, there is nothing new. Someone else has been where you're at.

But our consolation is not in the knowledge that someone else has walked in our shoes, but our consolation and comfort is in knowing that if we'll look around, we'll find the Lord has already been there, just waiting for us to arrive.