LIBERTY – As the weeks of the 2009 Liberty Idol season wind down quickly, the number of those attending the event begins to multiply. In order to keep everyone safe in the large crowds, Pickens County and the City of Liberty Police Department recently initiated a bike patrol system.

“The bike patrol was put in place to better serve the community during the Liberty Idol competition on Saturday nights,” said Mayor Deese during a Liberty Council session.

Sergeant Mike Constance and James Jackson make up the bike patrol on Saturday nights. They ride around to ensure the safety of the thousands attending each week. The two patrolmen are on bike patrol all night.

Last Saturday’s Liberty Idol was an important one for contestants, audience members, and all of those who work hard each week to put on the event.

Liberty Idol was broadcasted on the Kids to Kids News (K2K) based in Atlanta. K2K broadcasted the show all over Atlanta as well as worldwide via the internet.

Roy Costner, director of Liberty Idol, wants to remind everyone of the first annual Liberty Idol Golf Tournament that will take place on Friday, July 17. Teams should be made up of 4 people and the cost is $200 per team. The proceeds go to the Ronald McDonald House of the Carolinas.

Costner hopes all will come out and vote for their favorite contestant this Saturday at 7 p.m.