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Page 2 - Wednesday, August 30, 2023 The Jenkins County Times j enkinsc ountytimes .com Bv Sam Eades, Publisher/ Writer for The Times The Dekle Building Driving around Jenkins County lately, I have noticed some unusual buildings that I found out are a big part of the History of our County. The Dekle building is one of those historic places that I drive by, on a weekly basis, but never considered what it was used for until now. The Dekle building is located at 105 East Winthrope Avenue and was built in the late 1800's. Now, originally, it was located on the northeast comer of Gray and Winthrope, but was later moved to make way for the Lane Building around 1914. The building recieved its name from the Dekle attorney's who had law practices in this building for many years. G.C. Dekle and later his son, Clyde would occupy the building. Later on down the road it was of the offices's of Jason Williams who served Millen in the Real Estate business. The historic Dekle building is currently owned by the Gunn family. The Lion's club and Main Street Millen now use this building for their monthly meetings. Have any history you would like to share with us, or places you would like us to investigate about the beautiful county of Jenkins, please email me at samjenkinscountytimes@ gmail.com presents PIG SKIN PICK EDI' NCAA FOOTBALL & NFL FOOTBALL 'IS SUBSCRIBE TODAY 912-451-NEWS (6397 OR ^ 478-401-5007 THIS SEASON, WHEN NCAA FOOTBALL AND NFL FOOTBALL KICK-OFF, YOU WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN! EACH WEEK IN THE JENKINS COUNTY TIMES GAMES WILL BE PICKED FROM COLLEGE AND PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL. YOU WILL CHOOSE WHO YOU BELIEVE WILL BE THE WINNER OF EACH GAME. THEN, THERE WILL BE ONE GAME CHOSEN BY THE SPORTS EDITOR THAT WILL BE THE TIE-BREAKER AND YOU WILL GUESS THE FINAL SCORE OR SOME OTHER TIE-BREAKING CHALLENGE. THERE WILL BE ONE WINNER EACH WEEK. AT THE END OF THE PIGSKIN PICK’EM CHALLENGE, WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE AFTER NCAA CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKENDIN DECEMBER, THE WINNER FROM EACH WEEK WILL BE PLACED IN A HAT FOR THE GRAND PRIZE. PRIZES WILLBE ANNOUNCED LATER. THE GAMES WILL START BEING PICKED BEFORE THE FIRST GAMES OF THE SEASON! STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS IN THE WEEKS AHEAD. THE JENKINS COUNTY TIMES - 425 HWY. 2S SOUTH, MILLEN, GEORGIA 30442 • • 4 By Tracey Pruitt Special to The Times And Then There was Soap This past weekend, my daughter and I decided to make homemade soaps. I have childhood memories of my grandmother (Nanny) making soaps through what I now know is a modified re-batching process. She would take all of her small pieces of unused soap, grate them and mold them together to form a larger “calico” concoction. Her process was not exactly re-batching but definitely repurposing! Soap making has been around for centuries. My daughter and I decided on a simple method (or so we thought) called “melt and pour”. Several hundred dollars later, we were ready to begin the age-old process. For our endeavor, we purchased soap bases which included all the essentials of soap including lye. These soap bases came in one pound blocks. Unfortunately, they all sounded so wonderful, I purchased thirty-five (35) pounds. I already had an apothecary of essential oils. My daughter purchased multiple molds, soap containers and coloring. All we needed to do to complete the process was to add ingredients such as coloring and essential oils to our soap base and pour it into a mold. Temperature is a critical component of the process. We overlooked the fact that when utilizing essential oils (which add aroma and medicinal qualities), the temperature of the soap base can destroy the oils. We learned the “hard way”. We also decided that though many people post recipes online, beware of those with faulty or incomplete recipes. We learned after creating eighteen (18) bars of an Epson salt soap that turned into a mushy “soft salt scrub”. We were very successful with two soaps. The first one was Honey and Oats which was a honey and oatmeal soap poured into a honeycomb mold. The second was a Goat milk and honey soap. Both of those turned out great. At the end of the day, we had spent many hours and hundreds of dollars. I am not throwing away my Dial soap anytime soon! However, I did spend a wonderful day with my daughter enjoying a centuries old process. We laughed and made lasting memories doing something from yesteryear. Local newspaper advertising could result in cash back to small business Special to The Times Rep. Andre Carson (D-Indiana) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pennsylvania) are the first official co sponsors of the Community News & Small Business Support Act (HR 4756). Additional co-sponsors are expected to be announced The Community News & Small Business Support Act was introduced by Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY- 24) and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-1), both members of the Ways and Means Committee. The bipartisan legislation supports two institutions critical to sustaining hometown communities: local news organizations and small businesses. Much like the Local Journalism Sustainability Act, which was introduced in the 117th Congress, the Tenney-DelBene Act makes refundable tax credits available to local newspapers of up to $25,000 per journalist in the first year and up to $15,000 per journalist in the next four years. The Act also makes non-refundable tax credits available to local businesses that advertise with local newspapers of up to $5,000 in the first year and $2,500 in the next four years. HOT to WEATHEI Oft High Temperatures in Georgia Raise Health Concerns Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated, Stay Informed Special to The Times With temperatures expected to be in the high 90’s throughout the state for the next several days, and at times feeling like more than 100 degrees with the humidity, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to avoid prolonged exposure to the heat and sun, and to limit strenuous outdoor activity to prevent heat related illnesses. To protect your health when temperatures are extremely high, remember to stay cool, stay hydrated and stay informed. STAY COOL Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. Stay in an air-conditioned place. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the shopping mall or public library or a friend or relative’s home - even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat. Electric fans may provide comfort, but when the temperature is in the high 90s, fans will not prevent heat-related illness. Taking a cool shower or bath is a much better way to cool off. NEVER leave infants, children, adults, or pets in a parked car, even if the windows are cracked open. If you see anyone locked in a hot vehicle, call 911. Avoid using heat-generating appliances like your stove and oven. Avoid hot and heavy meals which will only add heat to your body. Limit your outdoor activity to morning and evening hours. Cut down on exercise. If you must exercise, take short breaks, and stay hydrated. When you are outdoors, protect yourself from the sun with a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher (the most effective products say “broad spectrum” or “UVA/UVB protection” on their labels) The Times Printing Services YOUR ALL AROUND PRINT SHOP BUSINESS CARDS ENVELOPES ► JLYERS CERTIFICATES % BANNERS* INVITATIONS /mf v p, T-SHIRTS OTHER ACCESSORIES
