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Page 6 - Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Jenkins County Times
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Perfection
Jenkins County
Senior Center
By Lee Wilson,
Special Contributor
for
The Times
Well, our senior “James” has been
at it again...
“James” told us he had been to Wal-Mart this past
weekend to buy a large bag of Purina dog food for his
loyal pet, Gunner the Wonder Dog, which weighs 191
lbs. “James” said he was in the check-out line when
a woman behind him asked if he had a dog. What did
she think, I had an elephant? “James” said that since
he had retired, he hadn’t done too much except come
to the Senior Center everyday so he said he thought he
might just have a little bit of fun. So “James” replied
to the lady that he was starting the Purina Dog Food
Diet again. He said that he probably shouldn’t because
he ended up in the hospital the last time, but that he
had lost 50 pounds.” James” told the lady that when
he woke up, he was in the intensive care ward, and
he had tubes coming out of him and IVs in both arms.
Even though he had to go through that, “James” said
that it was essentially a perfect diet and the way that
it works is to load your pockets with Purina dog food
nuggets and simply eat one or two every time you
feel hungry. The food is nutritionally complete, so it
works well, and he was going to try it again.
Horrified, the lady asked “James” that when he
ended up in the intensive care ward was it because
the dog food had poisoned him? “James” replied to
her that it wasn’t the dog food that put him in the
intensive care ward but that when he had stopped to
pee on a fire hydrant he got hit by a car!
“James” seems to have been a teaser his whole life.
When “James” was in middle school, his science
teacher was conducting an experiment one day. The
teacher took a frog and placed it in a container and
said “jump”. The frog jumps. Then he cuts his front
leg off and again shouts “jump”. The teacher does it
two more times and every time the frog jumps when
the teacher says to. Finally, the teacher cuts the frog’s
last leg off and again shouts “jump”. The frog didn’t
move. Then the teacher faced the class and asked the
students if they understood this experiment. “James”
stood up and said “Sir, when we cut all four legs off of
a frog it becomes deaf!”
Let us honor your veteran
this Veteran’s Day,
November 11!
Send us a pic with name/
branch and dates of service,
Email:
thej enkinscountytimes@gmail.com
Deadline: Nov 3 @2 p.m.
Leonard Roy & Mary Lou Stevenson
US Army WWII
Honorable Discharge 4 July 1945
EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE
EIRELIGHTER
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, and 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
Jacobs wins jackpot at
Spring Creek Auction
Gloria Jacobs was the big jackpot winner Saturday night
at Spring Creek Auction in Millen. Auctions are held
every Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. This weekend is Kyle
Landman and Rick Weaver. Photo by S. Eades.
Aiden
Heidler
entertains
auction
patrons
Spring Creek Auction
patrons were entertained
Saturday afternoon by
Aiden Heidler, most
notably one of the stars
of Hee Haw presented
by the Jenkins County
Players. Aiden is a
Statesboro resident that
has grown up singing
country hits from the
1970’s and 80’s. Photo
by J. Brady
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.
are you trying to rehome cats/kittens or dogs/puppies?
place an ad in the classified section at no charge!
email: thej enkinscountytimes@gmail.com
or call 912-451-NEWS (6397)
Millen Garden Council
to hold Joint Meeting
The Millen Garden Council Joint Meeting is
scheduled to be held on Thursday, November
9, 2023 at 6:00pm in the Jenkins County Senior
Citizen’s Center. According to President Buddy
Pope, the public is invited to attend. The program
will be Designs for the Holiday Season presented
by Talmadge Fries, owner of the Cotton Gin.
Nominations open
for Outstanding
Georgia Young
Peanut Farmer
Award
TIFTON, Ga.— Nominations are now open for
the Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer.
The state winner will be announced at the Georgia
Peanut Farm Show on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, in
Tifton, Georgia. The award is sponsored by the
Georgia Peanut Commission and BASF.
The Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer
Award is based upon the applicant’s overall
farm operation; environmental and stewardship
practices; and leadership, civic, church, and
community service activities.
“We have so many young peanut farmers
making a difference in their communities, and I
consider this awards program a great opportunity
to recognize one young peanut farmer for their
contributions to the agricultural industry,” says
Joe Boddiford, chairman of the Georgia Peanut
Commission.
The award is open for any active Georgia
peanut farmer who is not over 45 years of age, as
of Jan. 18, 2024. An individual may receive the
award only once. There is no limit on the number
of applicants from each county in Georgia.
“BASF is honored to be a sponsor of the
Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer
Award,” says Dan Watts, district manager of BASF
Crop Protection Products. “We are committed to
agriculture and bringing innovative solutions to
producers that will allow them to continue to be
successful.”
Applications are due to the GPC office by Friday,
Dec. 1, 2023. The award application is available
online at www.gapeanuts.com or by contacting
Joy Crosby at 229-386-3690 orjoycrosby@
gapeanuts.com.
The 2023 winner was Adam Curies of Camilla,
Georgia. The award winner receives registration
and hotel accommodations to attend the Southern
Peanut Growers Conference, July 17-19, 2024, at
the Westin Savannah Harbor Resort, Savannah,
Georgia, and a sign to display at his or her farm.
CLAYTON
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that the other men had been holding. I was able to tie
them around me into an emergency harness of sorts."
"It wasn't me holding the ropes sir," he told the reporter,
"it was the ropes that were holding me."
So often we are faced with difficult situations in
life. Sometimes it can feel that we have lost it all, like
the man with the photo, or that calamity has swept
us away, like the man with the hot air balloon. We
are sometimes called in to face these extraordinary
circumstances with great strength and resolve. I am
thankful that in these times of uncertainty and fear
that we have something that will always help to see us
through. We can hold tight to the promises written in
God's word, like the man held the picture of his son so
dear. We can hide that word in our hearts and access
its tmth anytime we are in need. We too can tmst, like
the man who tied the ropes around himself that day.
God will hold on to us when we are too weak to hold
ourselves.
Tmst in God has never failed me and it has truly
seen me through the storms of life. Look for your own
answers in Him and there you will find safety and
peace. Come and follow Jesus, you'll never be sorry
that you did.
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
