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On Friday of last week, the SPD began asking for the public’s assistance Tylick Sherrod of Millen was apprehended Friday, (photo contributed) in identifying what was thought to be two individuals who were wanted for questioning in the latest car break-ins that plagued the town in recent days. The break-ins had been focused on the St. Andrews, Abram, Lariscy Lane, North Main, South Main, Railroad, South Hull, Cooper, Georgia, East Ogeechee, and Davis Street areas. On the morning of February 3rd, the subjects escalated their crime spree by breaking into businesses. Several businesses were broken into by what appears to be two different subj ects. All store locations were closed at the time they were burglarized. Chief Burke cautioned, the subject was considered armed and dangerous. “Our officers have been riding through neighborhoods and been on foot all night.” Chief Burke asks for everyone to remain vigilant and constantly be aware of their surroundings. “Please do not leave any cash in your cash drawers or any valuables in your vehicles. Please be careful and call us if you see anything or anyone out of the ordinary at (912) 564-2056,” Chief Burke explained. At approximately 5 p.m. Friday afternoon, the SPD in conjunction with the Screven County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on a Robbins Street address and took Sherrod into custody. Please continue to be safe and observant.” Chief Burke stated the subject appears to be responsible for a majority, if not all, the car break-ins and burgleries. The investigation continues and more information to follow at a later date. Detective Norman Royal was instrumental in this investigation. Aging hydrants to be replaced -Jake Gay Sylvania Times Reporter The City of Sylvania has a list of thirteen fire hydrants that have a problem in one form or another. City Council voted at the February meeting to use Shamgar, Inc. from Bloomingdale, GA to perform the work for $168,598.00, the scope of the work includes replacement and/ or repair. Stacy Mathis, City Man ager explained, “While being the lowest bidder, Shamgar, Inc. also has glowing references. The Coun cil felt, for this work, Shamgar, Inc. was the best choice.” Those fire hydrants identified are number CS3 on Burtons Ferry; CS47 on Frontage Rd between Mims and Curtis Fumber; CS52 inside the fence of David Reed Industrial Road; CS61 at Single- ton and North Main; CS62 North Main; CS64 on North Main and MFK; CS87 on Rocky Ford Road and Cherry Street; CS88 on Rocky Ford Road past SCSO; CS98 on S. Main and Telephone ST; CS99 on S. Main and Academy; CS101 at N. Main and W. Ogeechee ST; CS201 behind Maxway; CS204 on E. Ogeechee St. Shamgar is a family-owned busi ness founded in 1965 as Custom Fawn Sprinkler Systems. Funds for the project will come from the American Rescue Plan which was signed into law by President Biden in March 2021 and the City had also budgeted $115k for the project. " /[ L'c- : 'S &r ft I IVHv Hr ■ ■ ' r jfw Si' IS | J 9 - ■*ys^ Pictured at the recent ribbon cutting is Craig Lariscy, Paul Patel, Ken Austin, Chad Mont gomery, Lesle Montgomery, Keely Montgomery, Royce Montgomery, Alvin Andrews, Brett Warren, Pam Bolton, Mikki Saxon, and Walker Saxon. The bakery is available for catering as well as grab and go lunch, (photo by Haley Waters) Local bakery offers sweet alternatives It’s a long way from New York to Sylvania. But for Chad Montgom ery, owner and pastry chef of 4 and 20 Bakers, it could almost be one and the same. “My dad, Joe Mont gomery, retired to Screven County a while ago so I had been visiting for quite a few years. I fell in love with the area and a local girl. So here I am.” Chad and Fesle Fields, daughter of Roy and Annette Fields met and married and began catering together. “When I left New York, I was a pastry chef with Hilton Hotels. In 2015 we started our food truck busi ness.” Chad caters for special occa sions and is the exclusive caterer for Black Creek Scout Reservation. Chef Montgomery also hopes to be gin a new venture. Adventure Birth day Parties, for kids and kids at heart. “Fesle and I want to support our community and would even like to facilitate a boy scout start up pro gram,” Chad explains. When it comes to fans of his food, the list is as long as Screven County to New York. Aaron Tippin, Gladys Knight, Franki Valli, Celtic Thun der, Manheim Steamroller, Shenan doah, Gold Medal Olympian Kip Keino, Tittle Texas, Ernie Hudson, and countless other notables. 4 and 20 specializes in a wide vari ety of desserts as well as vegan, sug ar free and gluten free. “All of our food is made from scratch,” Chad continues, “we are also known for our grab and go lunch. Food tastes better not only if it’s made from scratch but if it’s sourced from local vendors. We take pride in our local suppliers.” The bakery also offers pies, cakes, filled cupcakes, flat- breads, paninis, and salads. You can also find the unconven tional lining the shelves such as soaps and other hard to find gift See BAKERY page 6 Davis Street residents say, “No more speeders” -Jake Gay Sylvania Times Reporter “Speeding has been a problem on Davis Street for quite some time,” Residents explained to the Sylvania City Council at last week’s monthly meeting. The Mayor and Council heard their concerns and then ruled in a unanimous motion to install new signage and make the Randall and Da vis Street intersection a four-way stop. Mayor Dees explained to Council, “because there are children playing out there, we need caution signage as well.” Children at play signage will also be installed along the roadway. There are several signs on Davis Street currently, but the residents and Council anticipate an all way stop at the intersection at the roads will deter the speeders. The City Manager, Stacy Mathis explained, “the signage is an economical solution to the problem. To purchase and install is approximately $300.” If the speeding continues, then Council will look at other options. Monyka Nunez, McKenzie Triplett, Alani Newton, BJ Mincey, Chris Loos, Brad Wilson, John Wilson, Paul Patel, and Brett Warren, (photo by Jonna Thompson) A-l practicing the golden rule “None of this is possible with out my savior Jesus Christ,” Brad Wilson explains during our recent interview. Brad, a Macon, Georgia native knows all about struggle. The former valedicto rian of his senior class says, “I began heading down the wrong path until I found God in 2012.” Brad attributes Christ for giving him the power to live a different life. God sent him to Sylvania where he began working at Auto Aid. “They gave me my first job and then I went to work with the volunteer fire department. I had never done anything selfless in my life until I went to work as a firefighter.” The lifelong mechanic began tinkering with lawn mowers and being a back yard mechanic until Auto Aid gave him the knowl edge to become a professional. “Now I’m ASE certified but that See A-l page 6 Pictured with Kendall and her husband Zac are Bridget Gordon, Cindi Kent, Brad Kent, Ashley Oglesby, Brett Warren, Angie Johnson, Dorie Bacon, Jenny Daley, Kelli Luckey, Hoke Reeves, Starr Clark, Wendell Clark, and Paul Patel, (photo by D. Hearn) See CLARK FAMILY page 6 Lifestyles 2 Church News .... 4 Legals 6 Sports 7 & 8 Editorials 3 Obituaries 5 Classifieds 6 Farm & Land ... 9 Subscribe and view online at thesylvaniatimes.com 912.451 .NEWS (6397) j
