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J^lll atria “Qu^lrty News That Affects You" PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID SYLVANIA, GA PERMIT NO. 4 VOL. 1 NO. 7 February 23, 2022 SERVING ALL OF SCREVEN COUNTY SYLVANIA, GEORGIA • $1.25 LADY (GAMECOCKS CLAIM REGION SA BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP! Immediately after their Region Championship victory the Lady Gamecocks posed for this. They are Rasheena Richardson, Christian Roberson, Skyler Jordan, Raz Simon, Olivia Jackson, Rayven Tyler, Alailah Scott, Kadence Morris, Kiara Scott, Asia Roberson, Mariah Liggins, Tamiyah Tyler, Delydia Cox, Tamiyah Maynor, Avan Mingle, Head Coach Stephanie Davis, and Coach Semia Williams The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter participated in Region STAR Events on Saturday, February 12 at Southeast Bulloch High School. Kathryne Davis and Emma Webb competed in the STAR Event, “Community Service Project” and received a gold medal. Scout Black, Abbey Wall, and Emma Warren competed in “Focus on Children” and received a gold medal. Both teams will advance to state in March. FCCLA, is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education. FCCLA has over 150,000 members and over 6,500 chapters from 50 state associations, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The organization has involved more than ten million youth since its founding in 1945. The Ultimate Leadership Experience is unique among youth organizations because it is the only career and technical in-school student organization with the family as its central focus. Participation in national programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders in their families, careers, and communities. Pictured are Emma Webb, Kathryne Davis, Emma Warren, Scout Black, and Abbey Wall. (Photo contributed) Boddiford elected Chairman of Georgia LADY GAMECOCKS CLAIM FIRST TITLE SINCE 2006, SECOND EVER By Burton Kemp Trailing only at 2-0 and with only one tie at 30-30, the Screven Coun ty High School Lady Gamecock basketball team of Stephanie Davis led pretty much from start to fin ish as they downed homestanding Claxton 46-39 in front of a sold out Durell Lynn Gymnasium last Sat urday night to claim the Region 3A championship. The win gained the Red and White their first region title since their Region 3AA title from the 2005-06 season and just the sec ond in the 70+ years of basketball at SCHS. The win improves the third ranked team to 20-3 on the season. An out of breath Davis was almost speechless with emotion after the game, “I really don’t know how to feel,” she said. “To have started from literally the bottom (1-25 in 2017-18) and getting to this point is an awesome feeling. My grand mother passed at the beginning of the season and losing my dad a month ago has put a lot of things in perspective for me. These young ladies have been by my side the en tire time and they and their success mean so much to me. ” see CHAMPS page 9 FCCLA 1023 Grill welcomes diners Peanut Commission -Joe Brady Sylvania Times Editor “October 23 is our anniversary date 1023 Grill owner, Grace Waits expl “We saw a need in our community, prayed over it, and did it.” When Gi and Brad see a need in their commu they don’t wait for someone else to it, they tackle the problem themselv The grill focuses on BBQ, but they steaks at night as well as chicken ar burgers. Each month the restaurant feature two specialty burgers. “We aiso try to use local whenever we can,” Grace said. The restaurant sources all their beef from Savannah River Farms and plans on using the local farmer’s market when available. “It’s all about supporting our local economy. For instance, by supporting your local businesses, you are also supporting job growth in our county. You’re not just supporting one business but all of them.” Grace says. Grace and Brad are also the owners of Little Dipper, next door to 1023 Grill. Chef Adam See 1023 page 5 Pictured are Will Boyd, Caleigh McQuaig, Alexander Kile, Erin Thompson, Max Bums, Marley Moore John Boswell, Sarah Newton, Jacob McMillan, Lynnlie Rountree, Rick Allen, Jon Burns, and Ben Boyd, (photo by Jake Gay) Eggs N’lssues answers locals’ questions -Jake Gay Sylvania Times Reporter Locals joined together Saturday, Feb. 12 for the annual Eggs n’ Is sues. This event is sponsored by Farm Bureau and was catered by Pop’s Kitchen and held at the Ex tension office. The speakers at this year’s event were Georgia House Majority Leader Jon Bums, State Senator Max Bums and Congress man Rick Allen of the United States House of Representatives. All of which were introduced by local famier Ben Boyd. There was a plethora of issues dis cussed, issues like AG production and the supply chain as well as cli mate change, energy, and election integrity. Rep. Rick Allen praised, “Georgia has the most secure elec tions in the United States.” He re- See ISSUES page 5 Joe Boddiford, peanut farmer and owner of Boddiford Peanut Company has been elected chairman of the Georgia Peanut Commission during the February monthly board meeting. Boddiford succeeds Armond Morris, peanut farmer from Tift County, who retired after serving as chairman for the past 16 years. “I look forward to working with Georgia peanut farmers and our industry partners to help enhance the peanut industry and the profitability of farmers,” Boddiford says. “Farmers can contact me at any time if they have suggestions for the work of the Georgia Peanut Commission on their behalf.” Other officers elected during the board meeting include Donald Chase, Oglethorpe, Georgia, as vice chairman, and Rodney Dawson, Hawkinsville, Georgia, as treasurer. Additional see BODDIFORD page 5 The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents and caregivers of infants to check their powdered infant for mula before using it due to a recall of some products. The recall includes select lots of Similac®, Alimentum® , and EleCare® for mulas manufactured by Abbott Nutrition in its Sturgis, Michigan, facility. The products are sold throughout the U.S. The recalled powdered infant formulas - Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare - can be identified by the 7-to-9-digit code and expi ration date on the bottom of the package. Do not use these brands if they meet all 3 of the following conditions: • the first two digits of the code are 22 through 37 and • the code on the container contains K8, SH, or Z2, and • the expiration date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later. Parents can also check Similac's recall web site or call 800-986-8540 and follow the in structions provided to find out if a formula they use is included in the recall. The recall does not include liquid formula products or any metabolic deficiency nutrition formu las. Georgia WIC participants may return, or exchange recalled formula to the place of purchase or contact their WIC clinic to exchange for replacement vouchers. Parents and caregivers of infants should contact their child’s healthcare provider for recommendations on changing feed ing practices if their regular formula is not available. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating after four babies became sick with bacterial infections after consuming the products. Three of the complaints con cerned Cronobacter sakazakii infections and one complaint was Salmonella infection; both infections can be foodborne. Addi tional recall information is available on the FDA website: https://www.fda.gov/newsev- ents/press. Lifestyles 2 Church News .... 4 Legals 8 Sports 9 & 10 Editorials 3 Obituaries 5 Classifieds 8 Farm & Land ... 11 Subscribe and view online at thesylvaniatimes.com 912.451 .NEWS (6397) j
