Super Eagle Day is Saturday

Jenkins County Teen Leadership Council and the Jenkins County Wellness program is the sponsor of the Super Eagle Day event set for Saturday, March 10, on the lawn of the Jenkins County Courthouse. Members are, from left, first row: Rhonda Lovett, Jessica Head, Patricia Milton, Anna Gainey, Aaron Tanner and Becca Rich; second row: Peggy Milton, Jessica Herrmann, Hannah Johnston, Mary Alice Becton, Chiquita Kelly, Zac Clark, Brooks Brinson, Danielle McBride, Melissa White, Christian Chance, Sara Burke and Chris Simmons; and third row: Jeffery Stripling, Raphael Lovett, Bonnie Milton, Jeremy Stripling, Courtnei Earls, Chester Joyner, Boyd Sasser, Caleb Chance, A.J. Jenkins, Jacob Burke, Tyler Kirkland, Arkedus Kelly, B.J. Dunnum, coordinator Nan Searles and Dallas Wilson. (Photo contributed)

Raising health and literacy awareness in the community is the main focus of the fourth annual Super Eagle Day Road Race and Community Health Fair scheduled for Saturday, March 10. All activities will be held on the lawn of the Jenkins County Courthouse. All proceeds will benefit the JCES Health Index project and the Jenkins County High School girls and boys track teams,

Event schedule: 7 a.m. - Late registration and packet pick-up; 8:15 a.m.- Baby Eagle Mile Fun Run/Walk (ages 12 & under); 8:35 a.m. - Super Eagle 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (ages 13 & up); 9 a.m. - 5K Road Race; and 9-11 a.m.- Community Health Fair.

Entry fee for the 1 Mile Fun Run is $8 for early registration and $10 on race day. Entry fee for the 5K Road Race is $15 early registration and $17 on race day. Everyone who enters will receive an official Super Eagle Day Race T-shirt. Participants may pick up entry forms from the office of all three schools and in area businesses.

The Millen Milers and More Running/Walking Club will coordinate the races with Jim Hite serving as race director. Photographs and results from 2004 and 2005, as well as 2007 entry information can be found at www.millenmilers.com/ eagleday.html

The following agencies have been invited to participate in the Community Health Fair: the Jenkins County Hospital, the Jenkins County Health Department, Jenkins County School Food Services, East Central Health District VI and Jenkins County Emergency Medical Services

Randy Hill and a group from the Planters E.M.C. Child ID Project will be on hand to issue child ID's for their safety and protection. A parent must accompany each child to get his or her ID.

The Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center will provide the children's books and literacy information. Jenkins County School Food Service, the 21st Century Community Learning Centers and Augusta Coca Cola will provide post race refreshments.

In 2006, there were 218 runners and walkers in the two races.