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Recipes ... 2 Calendar ... 2 Editorials ... 3 Farm & Land ... 4 Church News ... 5 Obituary ... 6 Legals ... 7 Booking ... 7 Sports ... 11. 12 & 13 Barnwell to lead Development Authority Joe Brady Editor During the regular August board meeting of the Screven County Development Authority, the board unanimously approved the hiring of Rachel Barnwell as Executive Director. Barnwell will begin in her new role September 7th and brings 9 years of experience from her work as Manager of Economic Development Programs with the Development Authority of Bulloch County. Barnwell has previously assisted with the recruitment of new companies like Aspen Aerogels and Hyundai as well as managed the existing industry programming for Bulloch County. “The Screven County Economic Development Board is proud to bring Mrs. Rachel Barnwell on as its next Executive Director,” says Stephen Milner. “Rachel’s experience and qualifications will ensure a seamless transition at this pivotal moment and will maintain positive momentum in the county’s growth and development. We look forward to working with Mrs. Barnwell to improve the lives of our citizens and provide opportunities for our community.” “I am thrilled to be selected as the next Executive Director of the Screven County Development Authority,” says Rachel Barnwell. “The authority and community have successfully positioned Screven County for positive economic growth, and I am excited to work with local leaders to further this mission. There are a lot of opportunities for success in Screven County and I look forward to being part of that success moving forward.” For more information about Screven County Development Authority, visit www.screvenworks.com. COUNTY Poll Watchers hold training session Pictured are Brett Warren, Stephanie Smith, Amanda Haddix holding baby Earl, Kent Haddix, Scarlett and Emmaline Haddix, Earl and Karen Haddix, and Nadine Loitz. (photo by Sarah Saxon) leaning Pines reinventing itself Steve Rathbun Special Contributor The Jenkins County Republican Party recently hosted a Poll Watchers training session provided by the Georgia Republican Party's Election Integrity Team. In the state of Georgia, Poll Watchers are persons designated by an independent candidate, nonpartisan candidate, a political party, or political body to observe at polling places on Election Day or during advance voting. The training session was a combined effort of the Jenkins, Screven, and Evans County Republican Parties in preparation for the upcoming election, (photo by Steve Rathbun) Jake Pollock #14 hands off to Miyon Fulcher #21 (photo by PJ Richards) • See SPORTS PAGE page 11 Blood Drive scheduled for Sept. 8 The American Red Cross will be sponsoring a blood drive at the Screven County Recreation Dept on Thursday, Sept. 8 from noon until 5 p.m. Every donation goes to local area hospitals to save lives in the area. One blood donation has the potential of saving three lives. The process is easy. Red Cross volunteers will go over basic eligibility and you will be asked to show and ID such as a driver’s license. The volunteers will ask you basic health questions and then check your temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and hemoglobin level. The blood donation process takes an average of ten minutes, during which time you’ll be seated or lying down. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Joe Bradv UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP Editor “This community is a good fit for us. Everybody is just so friendly,” Kent and Amanda Haddix told me last week while we talked in one of their rental cabins. Leaning Pines Campground and Cabins reminds me of a 4-H camp of old. The cabins are rustic and quiet. If relaxation and solitude is what you’re after, this is the place. The campground was built in 2008 by the Edenfield’s and then purchased by Doug Green. The place was built as a hunter’s refuge. When Doug decided to return to Florida, the Haddix’s saw their opportunity to own a campground. “We had been looking for three years to buy a campground,” Amanda says, “we wanted a place to raise our three children away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and the technology.” Kent laughs, “it’s funny because this place has better internet than folks have in town.” So, in June, the couple became the newest owners. “We have big plans for Leaning Pines,” Amanda describes, “we are going to build more cabins, create a common area and offer more activities tailored too outdoors.” They want the spot to be family friendly. “Oh, we’ll never stop hosting hunters, we offer fish and game cleaning stations as well as deep freezers,” Kent says. The campground offers 8 RV hookups and 6 with „ F • See PINES page 9 Joe Brady Editor The Sylvania Times will be moving into our new home in a few months at 125 North Main Street. The Times building will be the former Sylvania Bank or more recently, Rebecca’s. It will also house The Sylvania Times newspaper offices and The Shepherd’s Nook. Our phone number will stay the same, 912-451-NEWS (6397). Look for weekly updates as the remodeling progresses. Quality news that affects you. Sylvania Store Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 - 5:00 Saturday 7:30 *3:oo Closed Sunday Possum Eddy Local Folk k icrving Local FcofSl iJ 'i Tine helpful plact Inrfustriaf JZoart St/fCantu, Georgia C91 2)5Gb-2003
