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Hannah Derriso, Screven County Elec tions Supervisor uses this example to help explain, “Because of the shift in district lines, the residents on Bazemore Loop are now in District 7 instead Primaries, they will see the Board of Commissioners District 7 can didates on their ballots.” Hannah promises however that all registered voters will receive postcards in the mail within the next several weeks, outlining their designated voting lo cation and district informa tion. Detailed redistricting maps available for viewing in the commissioner's of fice, registrar’s office, and the probate/elections of fice. Voters may also view their district information at www. mvp .sos.ga.gov. ways have, but they will vote for District 7 races instead of District 6 races. During the upcoming May See AFFECT page Election season promises to be busy -Joe Brady Sylvania Times Editor Qualifying for the Pri mary and General Elec tion has come and gone with several newcomers throwing their hats in lo cal races. On the Board of Commisioners, facing off against incum bent Edwin Lovett(D) of District 1 is Bill Arthur(R) and Tyler Thompson(R). Screven County Commission Chairperson Will Boyd(R) of District 4 will battle three oppos- ers, Stacy Scott Mincey(R), Ben Counts (D), and Chris Frost (I). Also on the Board of Commis- ELECTIONS sioners incumbent John Triplett(R) of District 7 will face off against Benjamin James Thompson(R), and Chris Nasworthy(D). In the three Board of Education districts up for election is Incum bent Frank Johnson. Frank does not face opposition. The Dis trict 4 race will see Incum bent Lindy Sheppard(NP) face off against Alex Mock, Jr.(NP). District 7, Incum bent Whit Myers(NP) will not face any oppostion. All of the candidates will be on the May Primary ticket with the exception of Christopher Frost who is running as an Independent. Mr. Frost will appear on the November general election ballot. Count on The Sylvania Times to bring you more informa tion on each contested race as we profile the candidates over the next few weeks. The Primary Election will be May 24, 2022 and the Gen eral Election will be Nov. 8, 2022. Lariscy to covnpete in Miss Georgia pageant -Joe Brady Sylvania Times Editor One thing you can say about Sa vannah Lariscy, “she ain’t no quit ter”. “I learned fairly early that determination will go along way.” Savannah first competed at nine years old, “but I never did well. I was nervous around people. I told my dad that I was determined to win, and I did, I won Miss Live stock.” Savannah is the current Miss Flint River 2022 in Albany which qualifies her to compete in the Miss Georgia pageant in June. The pag eant system is affiliated with the Miss America program. “I competed in Miss Teen GA in 2019 and then realized I needed sur gery, so I had to quite competing for a while.” Then her mother, Danielle passed away in August 2021 from a Covid related illness. “I miss my mom being out there, cheering me on.” The Albany pageant was the first since her mom’s death. Savannah is the daughter of Dani elle and Herschel Lariscy. Her dad is the owner of Quality Masonry and Concrete and natives of Sylva nia. Lariscy is a pre-nursing major and has plans to enter the nursing program in 2023. She has four sib lings and admits to being the spoiled baby. “Pageants aren’t all bad. Sure, you run into people who don’t discour age catty pageantry but for the most part, pageants build confidence, promotes teamwork, builds job skills, and forces you to be a respon sible servant to others.” Savannah praises. Lariscy also discourages those pageant systems that promote more glam than brains. “The Miss Amer ica system is the largest scholarship pageant in the country. The contes tants are required to have a social impact initiative and work tirelessly in your community. The system even stopped promoting the swim suit category. It is about empower ing women, not degrading them into sex objects.” Working tirelessly in her commu nity is what Savannah is all about. She has partnered with the First Responders Children’s Foundation which also includes health care workers, a cause that is very close to her heart. She is currently wrapping up a t shirt drive with Nine Line Apparel, a Savannah, GA based company, founded by veterans. The company is American owned and American made. When asked if she is nervous at all. Savannah offers this little bit of ad vice, “why be nervous, if I’m meant to win, I will.” The Miss Georgia pageant will be held June 15-18 in Columbus, Ga. Subscribe and view online at thesylvaniatimes.com Tanner residence RECOGNIZED AS BEST YARD JoAnne Tanner of Wildwood Drive has been recognized as beauty spot of the month. The Screven County Garden Club awards this distinction each month to the best yard. Let’s get out the rakes and trowels and go to work! Congratulations Ms. Tanner for a job well done! (photo by S. Saxon) Battle of Brier Creek commemorated with re-enactment -Jake Gay Sylvania Times Touted as “The most important battle of the American Revolution in the state of Georgia.” The Battle of Brier Creek was fought on March 3rd, 1779, and this past Saturday the 243rd anniversary of this battle was commemorated with many key speakers paying their respects and speaking about the history of the battle. Dr. John Derden of East Georgia State College and Professor Emeri tus of History, spoke about plans to erect a flagpole near the battle site which is encompassed in Tuckahoe. “The battle was short but intense with the British winning and reestablishing a government in Georgia.” Dr. Derden explained. Representative Jon Bums of the Georgia House of Representatives was also present and brought greetings from the Georgia House, Lieutenant Governor, and Governor Kemp. Rep. Burns referred to A.L. Freeland, who passed away unexpectantly last month. “His dedication to this place and our history will not be forgotten!” To honor the fallen there was a gun salute and cannon volleys followed by the playing of Taps. The guns and cannons were replicas of those used during the battle. Sixty-five students were on hand to watch history come alive as re-enactors wore clothing and fired flintlocks and cannons appropriate to the Sonny Pittman, 1st Vice President of the Battlefield Association explained, “the association was formed as a 501c3 to be able to receive funds for the improvement of the battlefield.” He also explained they do re-enactments all over the state and they include the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Children of the Ameri can Revolution. This is an annual event and free to the public. Lifestyles ..2 Editorials .. 3 J —i Church News .. Lesals .. 4 .. 8 Obituaries Classifieds .. 5 . .6 l| Farm & Land ... 11 912.451.NEWS (t >397) r-. J
