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thesy lvaniatimes. com The Sylvania Times Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - Page 7 voter information Who, what, whan, where, and haw Screven County Booking Log February 7 It’s your VOTE! For the March 12, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary December 25, 2023 First Day to Apply for an Absentee Ballot by Mail January 23, 2024 First Day Registrars Shall Mail an Absentee Ballot by Mail to Eligible UOCAVA Voter February 12, 2024 First Day Registrars Shall Mail a Regular Absentee Ballot by Mail February 12, 2024 Last Day to Register to Vote and Change Name and/or Address on Voter Registration February 19, 2024 First Day for Advanced In-Person Voting 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. February 24, 2024 Mandatory Saturday Advanced In-Person Voting 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. March 1, 2024 Last Day Registrars Shall Accept an Application for Absentee Ballot by Mail March 2, 2024 Mandatory Saturday Advanced In-Person Voting 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. March 8, 2024 Last Day of Advanced In-Person Voting 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. March 12, 2024 Last Day Registrars Shall Accept an Absentee Ballot By Mail by 7:00 p.m. All Advanced In-Person Voting will take place Monday through Friday (except for mandatory Saturday voting) from 9:00 am -5:00 pm., at the Screven County Courthouse; 216 Mims Road, Room 114, Sylvania, GA 30467. To request an application for an Absentee Ballot by Mail, contact Voter Registration office at 912-564-2153 or by visiting mvp.sos.ga.gov SCREVEN COUNTY POLLING PLACES Precinct/District#!: Hiltonia Town Hall 2386 Waynesboro Hwy. Hiltonia Precinct/District#2: Senior Citizens Center 209 East Ogeechee Street, Sylvania Precinct/District #3: Fire Station #10 916 Robbins Branch Road, Sylvania Precinct/District #4: Newington, Planter’s Annex 100 Ogeechee St. Newington Precinct/District#5: Jenk Hill Fire Station#2 1170 Jenk Hill Road, Sylvania Precinct/District #6: Bay Branch Fire Station #9 149 Millerville Road, Rocky Ford Precinct/District #7: Cail Community Center 304 Mims Road, Sylvania Precinct #8 Screven Co. Courthouse Advance in-person voting/Voter’s Registrar’s Office EGGS ‘N ISSUES SCREVEN COUNTY FARM BUREAU IS SPONSORING AN EGGS 'N ISSUES BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2024 AT 8:00 AM, AT THE SCREVEN COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE. A PREPLATED BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED. YOUR STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATORS AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE. IF YOU HAVE ANY AGRICULTURE-RELATED OR OTHER LEGISLATIVE/POLICY CONCERNS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT, PLEASE WRITE THEM DOWN AND BRING THEM WITH YOU. THE PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. CONTACT PERSON: BETH REDDICK (912) 564-7891 Safe Haven addresses teen dating violence By Kim Billings, Special Contributor for The Times February is a month dedicated to raising awareness on an issue that continues to impact a large percentage of our youth - Teen Dating Violence. The statistics are sobering, with 1 in 3 teens experiencing dating abuse each year. Unfortunately, only one-third of these teens will ever tell anyone about their abuse. It is alarming to note that Georgia ranks third highest in the nation for teen dating violence, yet 81% of adults do not acknowledge it as an issue. Experiencing abuse in adolescence is not only a traumatic event but also puts teens at a higher risk for both immediate and lifelong issues. To address this problem, nonprofit organizations such as Safe Haven are working to end the cycle of family violence through prevention and education. They offer training and presentations to schools, organizations, churches, and others to highlight the topic of teen dating violence and explain the differences between healthy and non-healthy relationships. Prevention is key, and recognizing the signs of both types of relationships is vital. To bring attention to Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Safe Haven is hosting their annual art contest powered by Davis Marketing Company that invites teens to illustrate what a healthy relationship should look like for a chance to win a prize from Virgina Luxe. This initiative is an excellent way to encourage teens to think about what a healthy relationship looks like and helps raise awareness about the issue of teen dating violence. Safe Haven helps empower and educate teens and young adults to recognize the signs of dating abuse early on, and to seek help when needed. Safe Haven's 24/7 helpline at (912) 764-4605 is always available for those experiencing domestic violence, dating violence or stalking. You can find more information about Safe Haven online at www.safehavenstatesboro.com. To set up a presentation or to request free outreach materials, please call Kim Billings at (912) 259-9255 or email her at kbillings@safehavenstatesboro.org. Everyone deserves to be safe in their relationships, and help is available. ART CONTEST Please return sheets to hbillings@safehavenstatesboro.org for a chance to win a giftcard or gift from Virgina Luxe! POWERED BY DAVIS MARKETING COMPANY The Hidden Rules of English: Ablaut Reduplication and Adjective Order Have you ever pondered why we say "tick-tock" instead of "tock-tick," or why it's "King Kong" and not "Kong King"? It turns out that these patterns are part of English's unwritten rules, which native speakers intuitively follow without conscious knowledge. A recent BBC article sheds light on these intriguing linguistic norms. One of these rules, known as "ablaut reduplication," dictates the sequence of vowel sounds in repeated phrases. If a phrase contains three words, the order follows I, A, O. With two words, the first word uses I, and the second either A or O. Examples include "mish-mash," "chit-chat," "dilly-dally," "tip-top," "hip-hop," and "flip-flop." This pattern is so ingrained in the English language that deviating from it feels unnatural. Another rule, which is evident in the name "Little Red Riding Hood," pertains to the order of adjectives. English requires adjectives to follow a specific sequence: opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, and then the noun. For instance, one might say, "a lovely little old rectangular green English silver knife." Altering this order can make the phrase sound peculiar or confusing. Interestingly, some phrases like "Big Bad Wolf" seem to violate the order of opinion-size-noun, but they actually adhere to the ablaut reduplication rule (I-A-O). This rule seems inflexible, as seen in phrases like "clip- clop," where reversing the order to "clop-clip" sounds distinctly off. The technical term for this phenomenon is "ablaut reduplication." However, most English speakers unknowingly apply these rules, illustrating the language's complexity and the intuitive grasp native speakers have on its nuances. Such linguistic patterns highlight the subtle, yet powerful, forces shaping our everyday communication. Georgia State Patrol January 27 - Krystal Montaisica Gray, 35, Turkey Trail, Sylvania, DUI. January 28 - Irvin Jackson, 52, Davis St, Sylvania, DUI. January 28 - Kevin John Weeks, 23, Brigham Landing Rd, Sylvania, DUI. Sylvania Police Department January 29 - Christopher Eugene Owens, 35, Jackie Dasher Rd, Glennvilfe, Driving w/Suspended License. January 29 - Lizzie Mae Cox, Heights Rd, Sylvania, Driving w/License or Revoked, Driving w/Suspended Tag. January 30 - Shawntay Washington, Givens Church Rd, Sardis, No Insurance, Driving w/Suspended Tag, Driving w/License Suspended or Revoked. January 30 - Cameron J’Anthony Hulbert, Virginia Pine Ave, Statesboro, Driving w/Suspended Tag, Speeding, No License on Person, Driving w/License Suspended or Revoked. Incidents January 27 - Theft by Taking (More than $500), Singleton Ave. January 28 - Damage to Property, North Main Street. January 29 - Aggravated Assault, Village Green Motel. Screven County Sheriff’s Department January 22 - Thomas Jamison Lanier, Bill Futch Rd, Ellabell, State Bench Warrant. January 22 - Hannah Reeves Derriso, Charlie Jones Rd, Millen, Court Sent (State Awaiting P/U). January 25 - Jamie Lynn Tootle, Lawton Place Dr, Sylvania, Hold for Other Agency. January 26 - Jerry David Thorne, Poor Robin Rd, Hold for Superior Court. January 26 - Russell Thomas Rosier, Brannen’s Bridge Rd, Weekend Time. January 28 - Shawna La’Meique Douse, Doe Run Rd, Sylvania, Weekend Time. Incidents January 22 - Identity Theft, Friendship Rd. January 22 - Damaged Property, McKinley St, Newington. January 22 - Theft of Motor Vehicle (Parts, Components), Statesboro Hwy. January 23 - Accident w/Deer, Brannen’s Bridge Rd. January 24 - Abandoned Property, Wrecker Needed, Goloid Rd. January 24 - Theft by Taking, Terroristic Threats and Acts, Disorderly Conduct, Oak View Dr. January 25 - Theft by Taking, Criminal Trespass (Misd.), Damaged Property, Harmony Rd. January 25 - Criminal Trespass (Misd.), Stalking, Terroristic Threats and Acts, Hill Crest. January 25 - Damaged Property, Lawton Place Drive. January 25 - Prowler Report, Main St, Rocky Ford. January 25 - Missing/Stolen Items, Statesboro Hwy. January 25 - Accident w/Deer, Waynesboro hwy. January 25 - Accident w/Other Motor Vehicle, Statesboro Hwy. January 26 - Overdue Motorist, Lawton Place Dr. January 26 - Interference w/Govemment Property, Rocky Ford Rd. January 26 - Welfare Check, Lawton Place. January 27 - Criminal Trespass (Misd.), Bascom Rd. January 27 - Accident w/Deer, Burton’s Ferry Hwy. January 28 - Accident w/Deer, Hwy 24. January 28 - Welfare Check, Mary Lane. January 28 - Animal Case, Jarrell Pond Rd. January 28 - Civil Dispute, Effingham Hwy. January 28 - Entering Auto, Rifle Rd. January 28 - Miscellaneous Report, Oak View Drive. Screven County Fire Department January 27 - Motor Vehicle Accident w/Injuries, Waynesboro Hwy. January 29 - Brush Fire, Halcyondale Rd. January 30 - Assist Other Agency, Waters Grove Rd. January 30 - Public Service, Jenk Hill Rd. PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Sylvania is accepting proposals for grounds maintenance for certain city properties. Interested contractors can pick up bid specifications at City Hall, 104 S. Main Street, Sylvania, GA 30467. Contractor must have a current business license. All bids must be submitted before 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 at the same address specified above, at which time the bids will be opened. CITY OF SYLVANIA 2.14.24 WATERS Continued from Page 1 connection she feels within the community. One of the notable programs at Optim Medical Center- Screven is the Swing Bed Program, which has been a valuable service since its inception in rural America during the 1970s. The program allows rural hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) with a Medicare provider agreement to transition patients from acute care to Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care without requiring them to leave the hospital. Medicare Part A covers post-nospital extended care services furnished in a swing bed hospital. Waters emphasized the importance of understanding the patient's story beyond what is written in black and white. "What's written in black and white doesn't tell a patient's whole story. You have to listen to them; only then do you get the whole picture," she concluded. Brenda Waters' return to Screven County and her role at Optim Medical Center-Screven underscore the significance of local connections in healthcare, where understanding and compassion play pivotal roles in patient care.
