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, 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)