Local equestrian reaps ribbons, rewards at shows
By Anne Marie Kyzer Staff Writer
      There's a sign in the main barn at Cross Ridge Ranch that reads, "The desire to win is nothing without the desire to prepare." Local teen Tara Salter has taken those words to heart, and her hard work is paying off big. The young horsewoman recently claimed big titles in the Quarter Horse show w...
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'High School Musical' to be performed July 14
      Live theater will come to Millen 7 p.m. July 14 with the performance of "High School Musical" at the Pal Theatre on Cotton Avenue. Produced and directed by Tony Phillips of Statesboro, who brought "The Sound of Music" to Millen in March, the performance has a cast of 75.
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Georgia readies for busy hurricane season
      The 2007 hurricane season is underway amid predictions of an active summer and fall that could spawn as many as 17 named storms, including 10 hurricanes.
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McBride commissioned as second lieutenant
      Following two years of intense military training, Justin Grey McBride was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army during a ceremony held Friday, June 1, at Georgia Military College in Milledgeville. His grandfather, Melvin Dickey of Millen, and uncle, Holmes Ramsey of Statesboro, pin...
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Commissioners say no tax increase in Jenkins
      The Jenkins County Commissioners announced last week that they would not seek a tax increase for fiscal year 2007-2008. A public meeting will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, to allow interested citizens the opportunity to ask questions and seek information concerning the proposed 2007-2008 budge...
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'I Can'
      Members of Daniel Grove Baptist Church celebrate July 4th with a message on the church's sign. (Staff
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Syl-View Happenings
By Betty Scarborough
      We are celebrating Nursing Assistants' Week at Syl-View. These are the men and women who provide hands-on care for the residents. They assist with bathing, dressing and grooming, as needed. They also assist with feeding and transfers. We rise up and ask God's blessings upon them. We spotlight all ...
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Library News
By Sharon Blank
      Hope you all have a great Fourth of July! We're looking forward to it ourselves, but Friday we'll be back and ready to keep that Vacation Reading Program ball rolling into the end zone! This Saturday, July 7, we're having another of our hot teen programs! Anime action will be going into full swin...
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Students named to president's list for spring quarter at STC
      Swainsboro Technical College recently announced their president's list and merit list for spring quarter 2007. To be named to the president's list, students must have completed 12 or more credit hours and have earned a quarterly grade point average of 3.60 or better.
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Payne named Institutional Advancement Director at STC
      Larry Calhoun, President of Swainsboro Technical College (STC), announced that Johnny Payne has been named as STC's Institutional Advancement Director as of July 2. Payne, 56, resides in Dublin, Georgia. Upon graduating from Dexter High School and attending Middle Georgia College, Payne served tw...
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McDonald joins staff at STC
      Dr. Richard Thornton, Vice- President of Swainsboro Technical College (STC), announced that Barry McDonald has joined the staff at STC as a Welding Instructor. He has experience in a variety of different types of welding including MIG, TIG, and Stick welding.
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