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nCCc&-*v«f/ Qlh .0 <VH A •ksmJJ^ Find what you're looking for in See Healthlines 10A The Vidalia Advance Established 1901 The Lyons Progress Established 1894 Market Place \ See Page 6B Your Newspaper - Toombs, Montgomery & Wheeler County, Georgia April 12, 2023 Cherish all your happy moments; they make a fine cushion for old age. -Booth Tarkington News BYTES DOT Issues Advisory About Road Work The Georgia Depart ment of Transporta tion has advised that road work will be un derway on State Route 4/U.S. Highway 1 over the Altamaha River from West River Road in Appling County to George Hill Road in Toombs County through May. Daily lane closures are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vidalia Onion Packing Begins April 17 By Makaylee Randolph Staff Writer mrandolphadvance@gmail.com The first week of packing for Vidalia On ions will occur the same week as the Vidalia Onion Festival, making this year’s celebra tion a true beginning-of-harvest event. The Vidalia Onion Commission has determined April 17 to be the best packing date this season; this determination is made based on the soil quality and weather in the area, and differs from year-to-year. Begin ning this date, onions will be shipped to gro cery stores across the nation, and will remain available until September. Georgia Agricultural Commissioner Tyler Harper commented on the event. “It’s an exciting time for farmers and producers in our state and for consumers across the country as we look forward to enjoying the sweet onion once again,” he remarked. “The Vidalia onion has become a sought-after ingredient by professional chefs and home cooks alike, and we’re proud to grow them right here in Georgia.” Sweet Onion Autism Support Group The Sweet Onion Autism Support Group will meet Thursday, April 13, at 6 p.m. at 912 Nutrition in Vidalia. Founder Patrick Bowers will be the speaker. For more information, contact Patrick Bowers at 912- 328-9739. Tire Amnesty Week The Cities of Vidalia and Lyons will host the annual Tire Amnesty Week from Monday, April 10, until Friday, April 14. Tires should be placed out by the curb on the right of way by residents within city limits by noon on Thursday, April 13, and will be picked up free of charge. IN THIS ISSUE Editorials Page 6A Obituaries Page 8A From the Record Page 5A Your Mind On Line Page 4A Sports Page 1 B SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE 30% OFF NEWSSTAND IMV Call 537-3131 (or delivery! Arnsdorff to Join Leaders Across Nation By Makaylee Randolph Staff Writer mrandolphadvance@gmail.com A Montgomery County High School Junior will travel to the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Wash ington Leadership Con ference free of charge af ter being 1 of 24 students selected for a scholarship. Brandon Arnsdorff has been very active in his local FFA Chapter for several years, and currently serves as the Montgomery County High School FFA Secre tary. He said that when his FFA Advisor Brittany Braddy told him about a chance to go on scholar ship to the Leadership Conference, which pro vides students the oppor- Brandon Arnsdorff tunity to further develop their leadership skills while being surrounded by the history of the na tion’s capitol, on scholar ship, he decided to take a chance and go for it. “I decided to apply Please see FFA page 2A Lyons PD Introduces New Officer Photo by Makaylee Randolph INTRODUCING CUBACUB - Lyons Police Chief Wesley Walker told the City Council that he was excited to have new officer Danilo Cuba cub at the Department, as he was a unique asset because of his certification as an EMT. Lto R: Lieutenant Kevin Mathis, Officer Danilo Cubacub, Chief Wesley Walker, By Makaylee Randolph Staff Writer mrandolphadvance@gmail.com Lyons Police Chief Wesley Walker addressed the Lyons City Council to introduce the Depart ment’s newest certified officer, Danilo Cubacub, at the Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, April 4. Walker informed the Coun cil that Cubacub was a certified officer who previously served for 2 years at the Hazlehurst Po lice Department. “We are proud Please see Lyons page 3A 3rd Generation 1/PD Officer Graduates The Academy Photo by Makaylee Randolph A NEW ROLE IN THE VPD - Previously, after being hired last year, Officer Andrew Williams spent his time working in the front office of the Vidalia Police Department, as he awaited his time at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in For syth, Since graduating from the course, Officer Williams is now working to complete his field training hours. L to R: Officer An drew Williams, Chief James Jermon. By Makaylee Randolph Staff Writer mrandolphadvance@gmail.com A 3rd generation Vidalia Police Department officer has graduated from the Georgia Public Safety Training Cen ter in Forsyth, and is now working to complete his field training in hopes to patrol the streets on his own within Please see VPD page 2A Tales from the Altamaha an award winning folk-life play Mysteries, Mayhem dC Stranger Things playwright Laurie jo Upchurch Blue Marquee Theater General Admission $15 Lyons, GA Reserved $20 April 20 - 7:00 pm - Family Night/$IO Tickets Scan QR Code to purchase tickets 21 - 7:00, 22 - 2:00, 22 - 7:00, 27 - 7:00, 28 - 7:00, 29 - 2:00, 29 - 7:00 online or call 912-526-6445
