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Page 10 - Wednesday, October 18, 2023 The Jenkins County Times j enkinsc ountytimes .com Capture the Beauty of Ogeechee Watershed: Ogeechee Riverkeeper’s Annual Photo Contest Opens for Submissions The Ogeechee Riverkeeper (ORK) invites photographers, amateur and professional alike, to showcase their skills and capture the breathtaking beauty of the Ogeechee and Canoochee Rivers and their surrounding areas. With an expanse of 5,500 square miles, the watershed offers a unique opportunity for photographers to document the diverse ecological features, the vibrant wildlife, and the lush plant life that call this region home. The Ogeechee watershed boasts a remarkable habitat, hosting more than 160 rare species of plants and animals. Whether it's the sweeping landscapes, the intimate portraits of nature, the wildlife that roams the riverbanks, or the submerged wonders beneath the water's surface, this contest encourages photographers to bring forth the exceptional essence of this ecologically rich area. Photographers are invited to participate in multiple categories, including Landscape, Portrait, Wildlife, Plant Life, Underwater, Aerial, Black and White, and even a category for "Funny Wildlife." This diverse range of categories allows artists to explore various facets of the watershed's beauty and ecological significance. The rules for the contest stipulate that all entries must be photographs taken within the same calendar year as the contest. As the competition is an annual event, this ensures that the submitted images remain current, highlighting the ever-changing landscapes and life within the watershed. ORK is enthusiastic about the potential of the contest, with a strong desire to receive entries from all 21 counties that encompass the Ogeechee River watershed. By encouraging participation from photographers residing across the entire region, the contest aims to showcase the stunning biodiversity and natural wonders found throughout the watershed. Judges for the contest will be looking for photographs that not only exhibit technical excellence but also convey the essence of what makes the Ogeechee and Canoochee Rivers and their surroundings remarkable. These images will serve as a testament to the ecological significance of the area, emphasizing the importance of its protection and preservation. Winners of the Ogeechee Riverkeeper's Annual Photo Contest will receive recognition for their outstanding contributions to capturing the natural beauty and diversity of this region. In addition, the selected images may be featured in publications and exhibitions to raise awareness about the importance of safeguarding this valuable natural resource. To submit your photographs and learn more about the Ogeechee Riverkeeper's Annual Photo Contest, please visit their website Annual Photography Contest - Ogeechee Riverkeeper or contact them directly for more information. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your talent and play a part in the conservation of this vital watershed. Experience Halloween fun at the library By Sharon Blank, Special Contributor for The Times Want to create a unique Halloween costume for your little one or yourself? We’ve got just what you need here at the library! Whether you want to learn how to add strips of lights to your child’s costume to help keep them visible or want to dress as your favorite character this spooky season, stop in and check out what you need. Speaking of fun stuff to do this harvest season, there are three different events that our library will be participating in, the Daycare Trick-Or-Treat at 11 am on Friday, October 27, the Fall Festival from 5 pm until 7 pm on Friday, October 27, and Sylvania Ford’s Trunk or Treat event on Monday, October 30 from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm! Stop by and say hi to our friendly staff! Looking for some frightfully good movies that aren’t the usual Halloween fare? Check out Kanopy’s “Fright Fest” movies - they’re smart, scary, and will send a shiver up your spine! Head over to sjrls.kanopy.com and enjoy these thrillers free. All you need is internet and a phone, computer or smart TV to see it. If, however, you want a movie with a more low-key and family-friendly vibe, come to the library on Thursday, October 19 at 10:30 am or 3:30 pm and enjoy a slightly-scary adventure with the monsters under the bed during our Free Monthly Movie! The eRead Kids website has updated to Boundless, and we think you’ll love it! Your kids will find it much easier to find exactly the ebook or audiobook that they want, and you’ll love how much they can learn reading their favorite books! Check it out at https://sjrls.boundless.baker-taylor. com or download the Boundless app on Google Play or the App Store. The Screven County Library Board of Trustees will be meeting at 4 pm on Thursday, October 19 in the library. The Screven-Jenkins Regional Library Board of Trustees will be meeting on Thursday, October 26 at 4 pm in the Screven County Library. Want to know more about what’s happening at the library? Head over to www.facebook.com/screvencountylibrary and get a look at our new books and movies, events at the library or that the library has attended, and much more! Well, that’s all for now - see you at the library! 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With that win over ECI, Portal has outscored their regional opponents 91-23. In other news from around Region 3, Montgomery County finished 0-8 after a loss this week to McIntosh County Academy. After being ran over by the War Eagles, MCA got revenge on Montgomery by winning 46-14. This week, games across the region will be Jenkins County traveling to Montgomery County and ECI playing host to McIntosh County Academy. The Georgia High School Football Daily Top 10 has changed very little in the past week. Jenkins County remains the only team from Region 3 in the rankings and presently they are ranked 7th . The War Eagles have consistently stayed in that spot for the last 3 weeks. In other high school football news around the state, former Jenkins County alumni Jed Hodges who is the Special Teams Coordinator/co-defensive coordinator for Mill Creek High School in Atlanta had a big victory on Friday night. The game, which was broadcast on ESPN2, saw Mill Creek defeat Buford High School 31-24. Both teams were nationally ranked entering the game, with Buford High School being ranked fifth and Mill Creek 25 th . The win for Mill Creek was an upset! Class A Division II Region 3 Football Standings Team Jenkins County Portal McIntosh County Academy ECI Montgomery County Regional Record 1-0 2-0 1-1 0-1 0-2 Overall Record 7-0 5-3 4-4 3-4 0-8 Class A Division II (Georgia High School Football Daily) 1. (1) Schley County (7-0) 2. (2) Greene County (7-0) 3. (3) Manchester (6-1) 4. (4) Macon County (5-2) 5. (5) Clinch County (7-1) 6. (6) Bowdon (7-2) Week 8 Pigskin Pick’em 32” TV in Prize Package There are only 6 weeks left in the college football season. At the end of those 6 weeks, conference championships and bowl games will take place. With the season coming down to the last six weeks, that means we only have six more chances to win at Pigskin Pick’em! The Week 7 winner of the Pigskin Pick’em was Justin Gray! Justin picked everyone correctly and it came to a tie-breaker and he was the closest. Congrats Justin on the win again this week! The Week 8 Tiebreaker is: Guess the TOTAL # of passing yards Alabama will have against Tennessee. m w* Ohio State T Tennessee Utah Cleveland 9$ Miami VS VS vs vs vs Penn State A Alabama i Southern California U Indianapolis a Philadelphia Email your predictions to pastorbradasburvh gmail.com, or look on the Jenkins County Times Facebook page or Brad Asbury’s Facebook page and make your guesses when you see the “Pigskin Pick’em page. Selections must be received by 11:00 AM on Saturday morning. Remember, the winner is the person who guesses the correct number of games each week. The “tie-break challenge” will be used if there is a tie. The winner from each week will then be entered into a drawing at the end of “Pigskin Pick’em” which will be the week of Novembe 28-December 4. 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