Members of VFW Post 2776 and Jenkins Senior Citizen Center clients and workers are shown with the sign the VFW repaired. Shown are Hattie Chafers, William Cauley, Center Director Shirley Chance, Jesse Guthrie, Bill Mathews, VFW Commander Byron Scogins, Casey Johnson, Dana Edenfield, Ray Garvin, James Landing, Center Assistant Director Ann Johnson, Lucille Scott, Gloria Oglesby, Inez Green, Gertrude McNeely, Frankie Whitehead, Ollie Bell Bassett, Cameal Fennell, Reba Bennett, Bessie Wright, Mary Frances Lattimore and Ruby Jean Gregory. (Staff photos by Deborah Bennett) Local All American Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2776 has responded to needs at the Jenkins County Senior Citizen Center.

The sign at the center had been vandalized with some of the letters being removed, and the rope and attachments for the U.S. flag were also removed. The flag and pole had previously been donated by the VFW.

Below, VFW members and Senior Citizen Center clients and workers are shown with a picnic table donated by the VFW. Shown are, Mary Frances Lattimore, Casey Johnson, Reba Bennett, Gertrude McNeely, VFW Commander Byron Scogins, William Cauley, Center Director Shirley Chance, Ray Garvin, James Landing, Dana Edenfield, Center Assistant Director Ann Johnson, Bessie Wright, Jesse Guthrie, Cameal Fennell, Ollie Mae Bassett, Gina Harbin, Bill Mathews, Inez Green, Ruby Jean Gregory, Gloria Oglesby, Lucille Scott, Frankie Whitehead and Hattie Chafers. Commander Byron Scogins stated that lettering was procured and reattached to the sign, and Old Glory once again flies proudly with a new rope and attachments. Additionally, the VFW purchased materials for two picnic tables for the center. Construction was donated by Thomas Hughes, and Ralph Paramore made the letters for the sign.

“The VFW stands ready and committed to community projects as our budget allows. We are totally reliant upon funds raised through donations and Buddy Poppy Drives. VFW members will be conducting a fundraiser in front of various businesses 10 a.m. until noon Saturday, May 29, in recognition of Memorial Day weekend. All donations will be greatly appreciated,” said Commander Scogins.