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The Jenkins County Times
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Jenkins County
Senior Center
By Lee Wilson,
Special Contributor
for
The Times
Boy, did we have a fun filled
Halloween day at the Center
When the seniors started arriving that morning in their
costumes, we really weren’t sure who it was coming in!
The seniors were welcomed with Halloween decorations
all over the Center.
To start the morning off, we enjoyed some breakfast
munchies along with our coffee, hot chocolate, or apple
cider while visiting with each other and admiring or
laughing at each other’s outfits. Some of our seniors had
some really outlandish and original costumes that they
paraded around in.
About mid-moming, we had a mummy wrapping
competition between two teams. We had two seniors that
volunteered or got volunteered to be the team’s mummy.
As we cheered our favorite team on as they wrapped their
mummy with toilet tissue, we couldn’t stop laughing while
our mummies began to be unrecognizable as the toilet tissue
began to completely cover them. In the end, it was difficult
to decide which team had the most realistic mummy.
You always have a good time whenever you have a
pumpkin throwing contest.
It may be easy to throw a pumpkin but having to ring
a basket may make it a little more difficult. Our seniors
didn’t disappoint though as they began ringing the baskets
with their pumpkins.
The highlight of our morning was our costume contest.
We were fortunate to have Jessica Wilson with Southland
Realty and her co-workers to come and be our judges. Our
seniors really put on a show as they paraded across the
room toward the judges to let them get a good look at their
costumes. It was a difficult decision for the judges to pick
a winner but they narrowed it down and chose a winner
along with two runner ups. Jessica and her team surprised
everyone by handing out homemade pumpkin bread to all
so everyone was a winner!
After our costume contest, we were entertained as young
Hank Woodard sang us several songs and told us a few jokes.
Hank really put on a show! Hank and his little brother then
went around to all of the seniors and handed out candy.
It was then time for us to finally enjoy some refreshments
consisting of witch’s fingers, dead man’s toes, and a
graveyard cake.
Until next Halloween...
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The War Eagle Band has gotten
creative in recruiting sponsors for their
band competitions and special projects.
If you are interested in a business
listing on their truck, then just clip the
application and send it in to the JCMHS
school office, attention Jim McBride or
Bob Russell.
SPELLS BACKHOE
Annual Holiri„„ r, ,
November 20 3 p. m .'
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.
Jenkins County Band
Booster Club
2023/2024 Sponsorship
Fundraiser
Business Name (if applicable):
Option (see below):
Name:
Phone:
Email:
Address:
Contact Person (if different from above):
Name / Wording for advertising:
Photo/Logo supplied by customer: YES NO N/A
Additional Information:
Payment Method: Cash Check
Bill Later Other
IRON EAGLE: $75.00 - Individual/business name
in newspapers as sponsor -OR- IndividuaFbusiness
name printed on War eagle Marching Band banner -OR-
Individual/business name announced at home football
games
BRONZE EAGLE: $150.00 - All three of the above
SILVER EAGLE: $225.00 - All of the above PLUS
induvial/business name mentioned at all War Eagle Band
performances (parades, Christmas in Millen, Spring
Concert, etc.)
GOLD EAGLE: 500.00 - All the above PLUS a
recorded ‘Happy Birthday’ for person of your choice
PLATINUM EAGLE: $1000.00 All the above
PLUS a small live personal performance
DIAMOND EAGLE: All the above PLUS your
individuaFbusiness name advertised on the back of the
War Eagle Marching Band track; contact Bob Russell,
229-977-5332 or email Robert.l.rassell.iv@gmail.com for
more information on this option
are you trying to rehome cats/kittens or dogs/puppies?
place an ad in the classified section at no charge!
email: thejenkinscountytimes@gmail.com
or call 912-451-NEWS (6397)
Visits From 5 angels
By Diane Wasden
Special Contributor
for
The Times
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, 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 drag 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
It was a cold dark silent night when suddenly gunfire echoed throughout the jungle,
each side tries in vain to read the other’s mind to guess, estimate, anticipate the next coming
move.
Choking, gasping, sputtering out blood the jungle floor around him turns blood red as men
start falling to the ground like limp rag dolls,
He’s thousands of miles away from home and finds himself shot dying in his fox hole.
The pain he felt was excruciating and he was in and out of conscience,
He awakened to a voice telling him to take a deep breath and to count backwards from 10
to 1.
Tears cascaded down the young soldier’s face, his heart felt so heavy, and he was to weak
to even move.
He looked tip to the sky and saw a beautiful angel in bright glowing white with long golden
hair as she flies right down to him.
She introduced herself as the Angel of Hope, standing there without a sound the angel
realized how much doubt this young soldier felt way deep down inside of him,
as he knew he could just die right there all alone in his fox hole.
There was so much running around inside of his mind,
the angel touched his face and dried his tears up, cry no more my soldier never gives
up on Hope help is on its way, just keep holding on.
The young soldier didn’t know if he was awake or just dreaming but he did as he
was told, next came the Angel of Love she touched his heart, and the heaviness and blood
were
no more.
She told him to keep his eyes on the Cross and Jesus in his Heart and his journey to safety
was about to start.
The Angel of Guidance stopped by and told me to get up, she guided me through the most
difficult parts of the jungle and told me to carry on the rest of the way.
Along came the Angel of Courage, be not afraid my soldier you know what may lie ahead,
use the Courage that lies within you to finish your journey out.
Finally, the Angel of Protection embraces me with her wondrous white wings, “I will always
protect you my young soldier, fear no more help is just over that ridge “.
Next thing he knew he awoke in a recovery room, he just had emergency surgery, were the
5 Angels real.. .he would like to think so.
Some of our veterans have been put through some life altering experiences,
and it’s our job [ you and I] to see that they get all the help and respect that is due to
them.
Without our Armed Forces this would be a country played out much differently,
so, this Veteran’s Day take the time to thank a Veteran it costs nothing but means the
world to the veteran just to be appreciated. They gave up so much to keep this country safe
and free, they did it for you ana they did it for me!!! HAPPY VETERAN’ S DAY
