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MLK celebration plans announced
      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-...
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Eagles still looking for next win
      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 defensivel...
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Library News
By Sharon Blank
      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,...
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American Legion recognizes winner
     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-a...
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American Legion makes donation
     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, ...
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Ranch joins American Angus Association
      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.
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VA benefits are tax exempt
      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.
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Caring for aging parents: keeping in touch
NAPSI
      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 Minnesot...
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Got milk? Get cash
National campaign offers money to senior athletes
NAPSI
      Wearing a milk mustache could help fund your college education. The National Milk Mustache "got milk?
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How to ensure a comfortable retirement
StatePoint
      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 ...
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