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The SMWfESlTfEfR awte Local Mews gExaMBflflM Saatos&ite Vol. 141 - No. 18 - 750 Serving Worth County Since 1884 229-776-7713 www.thesylvesterlocal.com December 25,2024 for yarn ntxt can truck, or SUV, call Puljb\ RcbuLMrt, Jr, at SUNBELT fORP Bobby Robinson. Jr. Sales Manager/ Sales Consultant robin son_1863@ yahoo.com Bobby's Cell#; (229) 544™6?24 iW. Sytvener. GA 0 Tannenbaum: The History of the Christmas Tree How lovely are your branches? This time of year just tends to evoke memories of crashing over a snow bank and skidding into a parking lot before forcing your family to hike out into the wilderness to dig up a huge evergreen by hand and tie it to the roof of your Family Truckster station wagon. But why? Whether we go to a tree farm or a Lowes garden center or maybe you just pull a box out of the shed and hook the pre-lit plastic branches onto the metal pole. It’s all magical, and it sets the tone for the gift giving season. But, where does this compulsion come from? Why do we bring dead trees into our homes and decorate them for Christmas? First of all, “O Tannenbaum,” is an old German folk song that we translated into “Oh Christmas Tree” maybe 200 years ago. Tannenbaum is literally the German word for Fir Tree or evergreen, so therein lies part of the mystery of the Christmas tree. Honestly, The history See TREE on page 4 Enhanced Stop Signs Installed at Spring Flats after Fatal Crash Enhanced safety measured have been added to the inter section of Spring Flats Road and County Line over a year af ter a crash claimed the life of a 23-year-old woman. On August 28 of2023, Gabrielle Grace was driving when she swerved to avoid another vehicle at the in tersection and struck a tree. Mr. Warren Taylor was the other driver involved in the crash, and following the young woman’s death, Taylor made it his mission to prevent wrecks like this from ever happen ing again. He has worked with both the Worth County Board of Commissioners as well as Dougherty County since the fatal accident. And in response, Chairman Fred Dent expressed his sympathy for the family of the young woman, and Worth See STOP on page 4 Flashing lights and rumble strips have been added to the intersection of County line and Spring Flats Road after a fatal crash at the intersection in August of 2023. “Christmas time is here Happiness and cheer Fun for all The children call Favorite time of year Snowflakes in the air Carols everywhere Olden times And ancient rhymes Love and dreams to share Sleigh bells in the air Beauty everywhere Yuletide by the fireside And joyful memories there Christmas time is here Families drawing near Oh that we could always see Such spirit through the year Sleigh bells in the air Beauty everywhere Yuletide by the fireside And joyful memories there Christmas time is here Families drawing near Oh that we could always see A favorite time of year” ~ Lee Mendelson and composed by Vince Guaraldi for the 1965 TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas. COMMUNITY FIRST SATURDAY of each month, 9-10:30 AM: Food Pan try at Pinson Memorial Church, 109 E. Pope St., Sylvester Every Tuesday and Friday night at 7:30 PM: AA Meetings at the Board of Education building off Isabella Street. Free to join. Call 894-7029 for more info. OBITUARIES Delaney Leigh Anglon Harris, Worth County Lisa Glover Roberts, Sylvester Fonda Dwight “Bud’ Childers, Worth County Worth County Farm Bureau Receives GFB Award Worth County Farm Bu reau (WCFB) was recognized for its outstanding member programs and agricultural ad vocacy activities at the 87th Annual Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Convention held Dec. 8-10 on Jekyll Island. Ronald Sumner is the [WCFB] pres ident. Connie Melton is the WCFB office manager. WCFB received the GFB Rewarding Excellence in Ag Program (REAP) Harvester Award in the organization’s medium membership divi sion. GFB’s REAP award honors county Farm Bureaus for the organization/member ship, advocacy, leadership de velopment, education & out reach activities they did be tween Sept. 1, 2023, and Aug. 31, 2024. The REAP Awards are divided into three tiers - Harvester (1st), Planter (2nd) and Cultivator (3rd) with tier winners in each of GFB’s three membership categories - small, medium and large. “No grassroots organi zation succeeds without its volunteer leaders, and we are extremely blessed at Georgia Farm Bureau to have dedi cated volunteers all over the state supporting Georgia ag riculture,” said GFB President Tom McCall. “We’re proud of all of them, and we’re honored to recognize Worth County for the work they have done to promote agriculture in the lo cal community this past year.” As a REAP Harvester Award winner, WCFB re ceived a plaque and President Ronald Sumner received an embroidered Farm Bureau vest. Office Manager Connie Melton re ceived a $750 gift card. Georgia Farm Bureau President Tom McCall, left*, presents Worth County Farm Bureau (WCFB) Office Manager Connie Melton and (WCFB) President** Ronald Sumner with a GFB Rewarding Excellence in Ag Program Har vester Award in the organization's medium membership division. The award was presented on Dec. 9 during the 87th Annual Georgia Farm Bureau Convention held on Jekyll Island. (Photo courtesy of GFB) WCHS Class of 1976: Spreading Love and Making a Difference The Worth County High School (WCHS) graduat ing class of 1976 continues to make an impact nearly 50 years after leaving the halls of their alma mater. A dedicated group of alumni, fondly referred to as “The 76ers,” meet monthly to fellowship, reconnect, and reflect on their shared past while working together to create a brighter future. This year, their collective spirit of giving reached the resi dents of Pruitt Nursing Fa cility in Sylvester, Georgia. On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the 76ers distributed over 100 gifts to patients at the facility, with each resi dent receiving a cozy throw blanket and a pair of skid safety socks. This thought ful gesture brought warmth, comfort, and smiles to those in need during the holiday season. The distribution ef- See 76ERS on page 6 SCAN AND SAVE WITH OUR DIGITAL CIRCULAR A dedicated group of alumni, fondly referred to as "The 76ers," meet monthly to fellowship, reconnect, and reflect on their shared past while working together to create a brighter future. This year, their collective spirit of giving reached the residents of Pruitt Nursing Facility in Sylvester. ExclusiMs Diktat Circular Our current ad is always available at this site, 365 days a year! SCAN HERE TO SEE OUR CURRENT AD 4CE Farmers & Builders Ace Hardware 623 E Franklin St, Sylvester, GA 31791 Flours: Mon-Sat 8 am - 7 pm; Sun Closed (229)299-9949 8 10499 02459 9 Our newspapers are promptly mailed every Wednesday morning. 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