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Plans have been finalized for the local celebration of Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Day. Activities will begin 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, with the "Miss Dream Queen - Mr. Dream King" pageant at Morrison Grove Baptist Church. There is a $30 entrance fee. For information, contact Carolyn Lowe, 982-8092; Annie Mikel, 982-8092; or Mirian Johnson, 982-9993. More ... The Jenkins County High School boys' basketball team is showing improvement in a lot of areas except the win column. "Our roster has fluctuated over the last three weeks, but the eight we've got right now are playing better basketball", said head coach Mark Whitt. "We're playing better defensively. We've just got to be more consistent with our shooting. More ... Today, Wednesday, Jan. 16, is the big day - we kick off the middle school version of the "Not Yo Mama's" book club! If you have a middle-schooler who loves to read, bring them by at 4 p.m. so they can find out more! Next Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 4 p.m., we're going to have the high school version, so if you have a teen (or are a teen! More ... Post Commander Lamar Faircloth of American Legion Post 188, Millen, recently presented a $500 Wal-Mart shopping card to fund-raiser winner Wade Parker of Millen. Other post members who were present include, from left: Dave Pilz, service officer; Joe Harmon, judge advocate; Larry Thompson, sergeant-at-arms; Parker; Faircloth, post commander; Ed Arita, junior vice-commander; and Harold Moore, adjutant. (Photo contributed) More ... The American Legion Post 188 of Millen recently donated two College Financial Aid Handbooks for 2008, titled "Need a Lift," to the Jenkins County Memorial Library. This will be an annual contribution which, according to library personnel, is most appreciated. Shown are, from left: Wendy Weinberger, director of Screven-Jenkins Regional Library System; Wilma Gainey, branch manager of the Jenkins County Memorial Library; Harold Moore, adjutant of American Legion Post 188 of Millen; and Pamelia Dwight, Jenkins County school program coordinator and legionnaire. The publication is also available to students through the Jenkins County High School counselor's office. The American Legion, an organization of wartime veterans, wrote this handbook to spare frustration and time as students plan their after-high school education. While the focus of this book is to help children of deceased and disabled veterans in their pursuit of higher education, all students can benefit from the information offered. The Legion wants to help all students to go as far as they can. The handbook is filled with scholarship, grants, fee waivers, student loans and the organizations that offer them. Also included is information to help students select a school, apply for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA,) learn about loan forgiveness, understand tax credits and more. (Photo contributed) More ... The Rockin' Teepee Ranch, Millen, is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports John Crouch, executive vice president of the national breed registry organization in Saint Joseph, Mo. Jeff McPhail is owner of The Rockin' Teepee Ranch. More ... As the tax deadline approaches, Georgia Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Pete Wheeler wants to remind all veterans and their dependents that benefits paid under any law administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are tax exempt. More ... On Bob's most memorable trip, he landed on Omaha Beach on D-day. His most recent trip landed him on the azaleas behind his house. He was cleaning the gutters and fell off the ladder. That was two hours ago. The bushes broke Bob's fall but the impact sprained his ankles. It is November in Minnesota. Bob is in serious trouble. So is his wife, who has Alzheimer's. More ... Wearing a milk mustache could help fund your college education. The National Milk Mustache "got milk? More ... The world is changing and you've got to keep up if you want your nest egg to provide a comfortable retirement. However, many seniors have unrealistic expectations about their ability to enjoy a well-financed retirement because they overestimate both their financial resources and their capability to continue to generate income into their golden years. More ... |
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