Local runner completes 108th marathon
      Joyce Hodges-Hite completed her 108th marathon on Dec. 9, 2007 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Joyce was one of over 23,000 who ran 26.2 miles from downtown Honolulu through Waikiki, past Diamond Head before returning to Kapiolani Park below Diamond Head.
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Federal funds to benefit hospital
      Congress recently approved a funding request by Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) that will directly benefit Jenkins County. Included in the Omnibus Appropriations bill is an appropriation of $268,000 in federal funds for Jenkins County Hospital in Millen. This funding will be used for new, state-o...
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Scholarships available through Planters EMC
      Each year, Planters Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) accepts applications for the Walter Harrison Scholarship. This year, nine scholarships will be awarded to students throughout Georgia.
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Syl-View Happenings
By Betty Scarborough
      The activity departmentsponsored parties for Christmas at Syl-View have come to a close. The family Christmas parties were great with standing room-only in attendance. I had that old cold, but with everyone's help, I made it through. Thanks to Betty Malloy and two great helpers from the nursing de...
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JCES Fall Festival
      The top 10 sellers in the recent Jenkins County Elementary School (JCES) PTO fund-raiser were eligible to spin a money wheel.
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Secretary Handel gives advice on donating to charities
      Secretary of State Karen Handel recently gave advice to individuals planning to give to charities during the holiday season. Secretary Handel serves as Georgia's chief charities regulator. "The holiday season calls us all to give to those in need," Handel said. "However, not all charities are tr...
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Program's millionth meal served this holiday season
      Gov. Sonny Perdue recently recognized the Georgia Hunters for the Hungry program and the success of the multiagency initiative by serving the millionth meal to those in need at the Community Concerns Outreach Center in Atlanta.
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