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Page 2 - Wednesday, November 8, 2023 The Jenkins County Times jenkinscountytimes.com , Q© JjQODfcOoQS <S@Qfl[JQ% By Sam Eades, Publisher/ Writer for The Times The Historic Pal Theatre Ingredients 3 egg yolks* 2 large eggs* 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 (16-oz.) package frozen cinnamon rolls 1/2 cup golden raisins 2 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes Directions Whisk together first 7 ingredients until blended. Break apart cinnamon rolls, and chop. Place in a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Toss raisins with rolls in dish. Pour egg mixture over top; dot with butter. Cover and chill 4 to 24 hours. Preheat oven to 325°. Bake casserole 55 minutes to 1 hour or until set and golden. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. *1 cup egg substitute may be substituted for egg yolks and whole eggs. CHECK OUT OUR Daily Specials ON Facebook (478)982-2390 537 East Winthrope Ave. Millen, Georgia 30442 Eddie Dickey Mason Davis Cierra Smith Charlie Rossman 5 Diane Johnson Ralph Brown Tim Frawley Happy Anniversary!! Ralph & Joan Brown Jett Johnson Thanksgiving Brunch This cinnamon roll bake recipe combines the delight of the decadent breakfast sweet with the simplicity of a casserole Cinnamon Roll Casserole As most of you know, I am now the new Production Director for The Pal Theatre in Millen. While preparing for several shows recently in the old Theatre, I have experienced several things and also found out some great history about our beloved Theatre. History tells us that the Pal Theatre, which was a chain of movie theatres that opened back in the late thirties and forties, has alot of great history. More than history, the pal has its own visitors sometimes. You can sometimes hear the voices of past singers echoing in the wings of the stage. However, it is always uplifting and enjoyable. The Millen Pal Theatre opened in 1940 with a seating at over 450. This included the balcony which seated African Americans at the time of the opening. This beautiful Theatre was built in the Modem art style. Throughout the forties, fifties and sixties, the Theatre would show movies from the old style of two steam heated movie projectors with fairly large reels. Many area patrons would frequent the old Theatre and watch some of the old movies from stars like Clark Gable and Anita Haywood and more. It is said that several stars would ride the train to Jenkins County and sing or act on the small stage occasionally. It is also said that. President Harry Truman paid a visit to the Theatre. The Theatre closed in the mid to late sixties and stayed closed until it was revived and renovated by the Jenkins County Developmental Authority and finished in 2007 with a new marquee installed where the old one was. The current marquee is the one that was installed on this date and now needs some work, but is still in fair shape. After the renovation of the old Theatre, it was named The Olde Pal Theatre and Civic Center. It housed a few plays, singings and concerts at that time. Now, the old girl still remains and is called The Historic Pal Theatre. Talks are in the works to remodel it again, but this time giving it an overall new look. Larger staging, dressing rooms, a VIP Lounge in the balcony and more seating, with added side balconies, new seats and carpeting through out. And not to mention, new paint. (Lord! that orange wall!) The new shows are really going well. The next presentation will be the nationally acclaimed movie "The Help" on the stage. After that, a presentation of "Peter Pan, The Musical" featuring kids and adults from all over the area will adorn the stage of the new Historic Pal Theatre. The theatre is now on the National registry of Historic Places in Georgia and is able to receive grants from different sources. I will say for one, I am very exctied to what the Historic Pal has instore in the future and I hope generations to come will enjoy the shows, movies and concerts that will be held at this Historic place. Shown here are The Jenkins County Players in front of the Historic Pal Theatre. New shows are coming soon and will be held on a regular basis as the Theatre will go through a new renovation. Applications for St Nicholas' Toy Box can be picked up at the following locations: * Eagle Pharmacy l * Spring Creek Auction * JC Times Newspaper * JC Family Enrichment Center * JC Chamber of Commerce Application Deadline Dec 2 Dec 16 (Ag Center) 9am-12pm for distribution
