Sylvester's 'John Tibbetts Day'

July 25, 2017

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SYLVESTER NAMES 'JOHN TIBBETTS DAY'

FOR GEORGIA'S TEACHER OF YEAR


	John Tibbetts, left, is honored Monday as his father, GW Tibbetts of Tifton, joins him.

Monday , July 24, was "John Tibbetts Day" in Sylvester, honoring the 2018 Georgia Teacher of the Year.

Tibbetts, of Tifton, teaches economics at Worth County High School in Sylvester and was named Teacher of the Year last month.

On Monday, Sylvester Mayor William J. Yearta issued a proclamation stating: "Sylvester, Worth County and the Worth County School System are very proud to be represented by Mr. John Tibbetts as he travels the state and the nation serving as an ambassador for the teaching profession, and to represent City of Sylvester, Worth County and the State of Georgia in the National Teacher of the Year competition.

"He states that his greatest accomplishment is that he is a lifelong learner, and that he is able to impart this concept to every student he meets," the proclamation reads.

In his proclamation, Yearta also noted that "educational investment is the key to the community's well-being and long-term quality of life."

Tibbetts is a former teacher at and graduate of Tift County High School. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and served 21 years as an officer in the U.S. Army before becoming a public school teacher. He served in Desert Storm, Turkey and Afghanistan.

During the next year, Tibbetts will serve as as an advocate for public education throughout the state, will appear at conferences and will give workshops to fellow educators. In this role, he will be on sabbatical from his teaching duties during the period.

BLUE DEVILS

FOOTBALL

STARTS SOON

We may be in the dog days of summer but high school football is just a couple of weeks away.

The Tift County High Blue Devils begin the season with a scrimmage 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10 against Turner County High at Brodie Field.

From there, the Blue Devils will once again play in the Erk Russell Classic at Georgia Southern. That game against South Effingham High will be on Aug. 18.

Homecoming will be Sept. 22 when Coffee County High comes to town. Senior Night will be on Nov. 3, the last game of the regular season, and Camden County High School will be the opponent.

THEATRE KIDS CAMP PLANS PERFORMANCE

The Summer Kids Camp at the Tift Theatre for the Performing Arts culminates with this week's kids' production of "Seussical Jr."

The live production musical will be this Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m. nightly, and at 3 p.m. this Sunday, July 30. It includes elements from more than a dozen Dr. Seuss books. The "Cat in the Hat'' serves as the narrator.

Tickets will be available at the theatre box office 45 minutes before each performance and online at Freshtix.com

HERE'S WHAT TIFTON CELEBRITIES ARE UP TO....


	VIDEO: 'I Like the Sound of That," Home Free

Wondering what's happening in the world of professional entertainment with some of our former Tiftonites? Well, wonder no more:

HOME FREE RELEASES NEW VIDEO

Tifton's Austin Brown, a member of the acclaimed, nationally recognized a cappella singing group Home Free, is the lead singer in the group's latest video -- a cover of the Rascal Flatts song, "I Like the Sound of That." The video was released a few weeks ago, just in time for students and teachers heading back to school, since the video has a school motif.

By the way, Home Free recently announced their fall tour schedule, heading out West for performances in Idaho, Colorado, Oklahoma, Montana, Wyoming Arizona, South Dakota, Washington, New Mexico and California.

ACTRESS CARMICHAEL FILMS NEW MOVIE

Tifton native Caitlin Carmichael, a veteran actress at 13, is filming a new drama, "Epiphany," in Tarpon Springs, Fla. Filming began on Monday and continues for 22 days.

The film follows the story of a young girl named Luka who wants to connect with her negligent father, who lives in Tarpon Springs. She is also juggling her relationship with her uncle, who is addicted to pills. She befriends an older man and uncovers her family's past, according to a press release.

The cast includes George Georgious, who acted in the films "Mama Mia" and "The Mummy;" and Scottie Thompson, a recurring character on TV's "NCIS" and "Grey's Anatomy" and who was in 2009's "Star Trek" movie.

ABAC GRAD MAKING DIFFERENCE WITH N.C. FARM

A graduate of Tifton's Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is making a difference in a North Carolina community with his


	Wilkes Journal-Patriot photo Cody and Beatrice Brodfuhrer and son Elan

family's organic farm and support of the farm-to-table movement.

Cody Brodfuhrer, 24, was profiled last last week in the Wilkes Journal-Patriot in North Wilkesboro, N.C. Brodfuhrer, who grew up in Winter Springs, Fla., got a degree from ABAC in agri-business and agricultural marketing.

A few years ago, his family bought a 39-acre berry farm outside Moravian Falls, N.C., and rechristened it Brushy Mountain Berry Farm.

The Brodfuhners, including Cody's mother, father and brother, have built an expansive greenhouse where they grow strawberries, vegetables and herbs hydroponically year-round. They also allow customers to visit and pick blueberries out of the field. They have established relationships with local processing plants and restaurants, and sell at local farmers markets.

"Working with the community and local chefs in support of the whole farm-to-table concept is something we're all 100 percent committed to at this farm," Brodfuhrer told the newspaper.

"From having folks come to the farm and pick their own berries, to educating customers and their kids at the local farmer's market about the wholesome food they're buying so they understand where it comes from, how it's grown and the health benefits just helps reinforce our mission and what we stand for. I believe there's something really special about meeting the farmer who grew your food. It makes it more personal. Making a genuine connection with the land, the food and the people who eat it and doing right by them, that's what it's all about for me."

ABAC SETS 'TOWN & GOWN CONNECTION'

The 10th Annual Town and Gown Connection will take place 4-6 p.m. Aug. 24 in Gressette Gymnasium at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

The event gives local businesses and churches an opportunity to welcome new and returning ABAC students to Tifton .

Businesses may participate for $25; churches may take part for $10 and all other non-profit organizations can join in free. All churches, businesses, and non-profit organizations must register ahead.

Businesses are invited to bring samples, freebies, coupons and job applications. One table and two chairs will be provided for each participant. A drawing for door prizes will take place at the end of the event.

For more information, contact Bernice Hughes, dean of students, at bhughes@abac.edu

28th RUN FOR LOVE AIDS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAMS

The 28th Annual Run for Love, supporting the Tift County High School cross country teams, is set for Aug. 5 at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

The one-mile fun run begins at 7:15 p.m., and the 5K begins at 7:45 p.m. at the Red Hill Athletic Center on the ABAC campus.

This year, the Tift County Animal Shelter will be at the event with pets available for adoption.

Race registration is $15 for the one-mile run; $20 for the 5K. Registration for both events is $30. Families may register for $70. To register , Click Here!

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