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Page 6 - Wednesday, September 13, 2023 The Jenkins County Times j enkinsc ountytimes .com Perfection Jenkins County Senior Center By Lee Wilson, Special Contributor for The Times One of our stories that we shared earlier this week reminded us that we should find a reason to be thankful for everything. A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole that he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of a long walk from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full. For a full two years this went on daily, with the bearer delivering only one and a half pots full of water to his house. Of course, theperfect pot was proud of its accomplishments, perfect for which it was made. But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection and miserable that it was able to accomplish only half of what it had been made to do. After two years of what it perceived to be a bitter failure, the cracked pot spoke to the water bearer one day by the stream. “I am ashamed of myself, and I want to apologize to you. I have been able to deliver only half my load because this crack in my side causes water to leak out ah the way back to your house. Because of my flaws, you have to do ah of this work, and you don’t get full value from your efforts,” the pot said. The bearer said to the pot, “Did you notice that there were flowers on your side of the path but not on the other pot’s side? That’s because I have always known about your flaw, and I planted flower seeds on your side of the path. Every day while we walk back, you’ve watered them. For two years, I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate my tables. Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace my house!” EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE FIREFIGHTER The City of Sylvania is accepting applications for the position of firefighter. Applicant would be responsible for general duties of engaging directly in firefighting, rescue, ana fire prevention activities. Drives and operates fire equipment, assists in maintenance and repair of fire stations and equipment; does related work as required. Must possess certification as a Firefighter from the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council or be able to obtain certification within one year of employment. Must have or be able to obtain a valid Class F State of Georgia Motor Vehicle Operators License. Salary increases after six- month successful probationary period and annually thereafter as budget allows. Benefits include health insurance including an employer paid option for the employee, retirement option, disability insurance, vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay. Applicant must pass a drug test and physical. Submit application to Stacy F. Mathis, City Manager, Sylvania City Hall, 104 S. Main St., Sylvania, GA 30467. The City of Sylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer UacotvM September 76-Brooklet Peanut Festival 10 a.m. September 18-19 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and September 20 8:30 - 12 Noon Qualifying for the vacant District 1 city council seat left vacant by Council member Shumake The cost is $72 and must be paid at the Elections Office at the Jenkins County Courthouse. The election will be held with the General Election on November 7, 2023. September 23 - Tortoise & the Hare 5K Run & Walk 7 a.m., to support SC Community Collaborative & Soup Kitchen, sponsored by Queensborough Bank & Trust. October 7 - 46th Millen Fair on the Square, 9 am - 4pm, with Parade at 10 a.m. October 6 & 7- David Jeremiah Prophesy Tour, Charleston, SC Coliseum, Friday, and Saturday, Get free tickets at davidjeremiah.org/prophesy-live October 24 - Downtown Swainsboro Fall Festival, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. November 10 - Evening w/Tim Tebow, Burke County Health (1057 Burke Veterans Parkway, Waynesboro), 6:30 p.m., tickets $50. November 30 - Downtown Waynesboro Christmas, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. December 9 - Sylvania Christmas Extravaganza. are you trying to rehome cats/kittens or dogs/puppies? place an ad in the classified section at no charge! thej enkinscountytimes@gmail.com or call 912-451-NEWS (6397) Partners In Education BUSINESS, COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS WORKING TOGETHER The 2023-2024 Partners in Education for the Jenkins County School System are: B&T Food Fresh Market; Brinson Insurance; The Charm Bam; CoreCivic; Dairy Queen; Durden Bank; Georgia Power; Hadden Insurance Agency; Huddle House; Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce; Jenkins County Times; Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center; Jenkins County Medical Center; Modem Woodmen of America; Planters EMC; Queensborough Bank; Regions Bank; Round's on Winthrope; Subway; Superior Alarm of Millen; Spring Creek Auction These businesses are proud to support Jenkins County Schools. BOOKING LOG September 13 August 28 - Vickie Eileen Handberry, Hold Placed 10 Days County Time. August 29 - David Brandon Carroll, Theft by Taking 2 Counts (Misd.)., Theft by Receiving Stolen Property (Misd.), Probation Violation (When Probation Terms Are Altered) for Finger Printable Charges, Theft by Conversion. August 29 - Billi Dekle, Public Drunk. August 31 - Briana Simone Thompson, Interlock Probation Violation. August 31 - Quintarah Mone Ricks, Driving w/License Suspended/Revoked, Speeding (19-23 Miles Over), (55 Zone). September 1 - Rene Edward Malik, Aggravated Assault (2 Counts), Aggravated Battery, Discharge of Firearms on or Near Public Highway or Street, Possession of Firearm/ Knife During Commission of/Attempt to Commit Felonies, Unlawful for Person Employ/Assoc. w/Criminal Street Gang to Conduct/Participate In. August 31 - Jessilyn Nicole Garcia, Interlock Probation Violation. September 1 - Dion McCollum, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Battery, Discharge of Firearms on or Near Public Highway or Street, Possession of Firearm/Knife During Commission of/Attempt to Commit Felonies, Unlawful for Person Employ/Assoc.w/Criminal Street Gang to Conduct/Participate In. September 1 - Adrian Hernandez, No Drivers License, Speeding (24-29 Miles Over), (55 Zone). September 1 - Allede Gonzalo, Hold for Weekend. September 1 - Justin Nicolas Flake, Hold for Weekend. September 2 - Jesse Nicholas Flake, Hold for Weekend. September 3 - Bobbie Lee Branch, Public Indecency. September 3 - Bobby Jason Merritt, Hold Placed for MPD to Bond Out. STATE OF GEORGIA CITY OF MILLEN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF MILLEN The Special Election in the City of Millen-District 1 to fill the unexpired term of the former District 1 Council Member Giovanni R. Shumake will be held at Millen City Hall 919 College Avenue Millen, Georgia on November 7, 2023, in conjunction with the Municipal General Election. All persons in the City of Millen -District 1 who are not registered to vote and desire to vote in the special election must be registered to vote by October 10, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Advance (Mail-Out-Absentee) Voting begins on October 16, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. and ends on November 7, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Advanced (Absentee-In-Person) Voting shall be held at the Jenkins County Courthouse, 611 East Winthrope Avenue Millen, Georgia 30442, beginning on October 16, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. and ending on November 3, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Saturday Advanced In-Person Voting shall be held on October 21 and October 28, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. On Election Day, November 7, 2023, all voting will take place at Millen City Hall 919 College Avenue Millen, Georgia 30442. Polls will open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Should a runoff election be required, such runoff will be held on December 5, 2023. For Additional information contact Wanda P. Burke, Election Superintendent at 478-982-5581. This 30th day of August, 2023. Wanda P. Burke Election Superintendent Jenkins County, Georgia 611 East Winthrope Avenue PO. Box 904 Millen, Georgia 30442 478-982-5581
