On Friday, October 16, 2009, Liberty City-Richfield- Southover Community Association, Inc. celebrated its 26th annual banquet. The celebration took place at 7pm at Derenne Middle School. The theme was "With Unity, There will be Power in our Community". Mr. John Finney, Administrative Executive of E.O.A. served as the emcee.The music was provided eloquently by Mrs. Eudora M. Allen, a resident of Liberty City.

The program opened with the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing", invocation/blessing of the food by Rev. Henrietta Lovett, greetings from Mr. Patrick Rossiter, Interim Principal, Derenne Middle School, welcome by Ms. Gabrielle Moore, necrology by Mrs. Florence Brown/Mrs. Martha McCullough, recognition of elected officials by Mr. Horace Scandrick, followed by a solo by Ms. Sharon Chalmers.

Dinner was served by Creative Catering Company and door prizes awarded interspersedly. The door prizes were given out by Mr. Howard Dawson, Sr. and Mr. James Cooper, Jr. The food was displayed attractively on the table in buffet style and was very delicious.

The speaker for the occasion, Dr. Carlton Middleton was seated on the stage with his parents, Coach Carl Middleton and Dr. Emogene Middleton. He was graciously introduced by his mother. Following the introduction Mrs. Sharon Chalmers returned and sang a beautiful rendition of "I Want Jesus to Walk with Me", accompanied by Mrs. Allen and the audience.

Dr. Middleton was brought up in Liberty City, graduated from Windsor Forest High School in 1987, graduated from S.C. State University and then graduated from Life University Chiropractic School in 1995. He's a local Chiropractor practicing here in Savannah. He's married to Tamala Booker and is the father of one son and two daughters. Dr. Middleton spoke on things changing consistently and continuously with God's help. Dr. Middleton received a standing ovation for presenting an excellent speech. Following the speaker's presentation LCRS President Mrs. Ernestine J. Jones made special presentations and presented awards.

Immediately afterwards, Alderman Clifton Jones, Banquet Chairman, gave final remarks. He thanked everyone for coming out, especially those from other neighborhoods. He also thanked and acknowledged his committee for all of their hardwork. Chaplin Elder Joseph Gibbons rendered the benediction.

Mrs. E. Jones, President, Dr. R. Gatson-Dawson, Reporter.