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Page 6 - Wednesday, November 8, 2023 The Jenkins County Times jenkinscountytimes.com Perfection 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... IF YOU’RE WAITI IMG FOR A SIGN THIS IS IT. ■ ■ 1—> ^ t~ i ■ <—» cJ ==* w t (912)451-NEWS (63Q7) Wm fftand &{uuisaxs 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
