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Jenkins County
Senior Center
By Lee Wilson,
Special Contributor
for
The Times
We honored our veterans, past and present, with a
Veterans Day program at the Center. We recognized our
seniors that were in the military or had family connections
that have served or are presently serving.
We wrote names of veterans on red, white, and blue
ribbons and placed the ribbons around a flag on a display
table. We then shared a poem “A Soldier.”
He says he’s leaving.
He’ll be gone about a year.
He’s headed off to fight the war,
And his time is drawing near.
I have no words of wisdom.
To ease our aching hearts.
He’ll be gone and I’ll be here,
A thousand miles apart.
The dangers that soldier face.
He knows it all too well.
Still, he keeps our spirits up.
As our throats begin to swell.
The morning comes all too fast.
I’m not prepared at all.
Because I know there is a chance
My soldier won’t come home.
My soldier is a strong man,
One that’s brave and tme.
He’s not afraid of dying.
He fights for me and you.
So, if you see a soldier.
Give him lots of praise.
Tell him that you are thankful.
You see the price we pay.
We want to remember our soldiers all year long not just
on Veterans Day.
Because of them we get to live in a free country, the
United States of America.
ELECTION
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emerging as the victor.
The results for this
district were as follows:
Joel Carter, Sr.: 178 votes
Willie Lockhart: 109 votes
In the District 2 race, incumbent Darrel Clifton won re-
election with a significant lead against challenger Shanelle
Carr. The votes in this district were as follows:
Darrel Clifton: 268 votes
Shanelle Carr: 62 votes
Incumbent Darrel Clifton's victory with 268 votes
demonstrates the community's confidence in his leadership
to represent District 2.
The Millen Municipal election showcased the city's
democratic process in action, with a notable level of voter
engagement. The upcoming mayoral runoff on December
5, 2023, between A. King Rocker and G.R. Shumake, will
be closely watched, as the residents of Millen eagerly await
the outcome that will shape the city's future. Additionally,
the confirmed incumbents in District 1 and District 2
will continue their dedicated service to their respective
constituencies.
Experience
Magnolia Springs
Friday, Nov. 17
l-2p.m. Com Husk Doll
Join us at the Picnic Shelter# 1 to hear the Legend of the
Com Husk Doll and create your own to take home. All ages
are welcome. Registration is required. Please call the park
office at 478-982-1660. $3 per person and $5 parking fee.
5:30-6:30 p.m. Camp Lawton Lantern Tour
Experience historic Camp Lawton and be transported back
in time during this guided nighttime lantern tour. Visit the
History Center at 5 p.m. and we will begin our walking tour
at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. Please call the park
office at 478-982-1660. $15 for ages 7 and up; $10 for ages
6 and under; $5 parking fee.
Saturday, Nov. 25
10-1 la.m. Camp Lawton Tour
Explore the grounds of what once was the largest prison
in the world. Admission to the History Center is included.
Gather at the History Center front porch. Registration is
required. Please call the park office at 478-982-1660. $5
per person and $5 for parking.
12-1 p.m. Archery Class
Learn archery from a certified instructor with all equipment provided. This is a great
opportunity for experienced archers to improve your skills. Meet at the archery range.
For ages 7 and up. Registration is required. Please call the park office at 478-982-1660.
S10 per person and $5 for parking.
3 p.m. Tree Cookie Ornaments
Gather at the campground picnic shelter to decorate a
Magnolia Springs Christmas "Tree Cookie" ornament.
Make memories while giving new purpose to fallen trees
here at Magnolia Springs.
$5 plus $5 parking fee. Registration is required in advance
at the Visitor Center or call (478)982-1660
Join the holiday
fun with a
wreath contest
By Sharon Blank,
Special Contributor
for
The Times
Who’s ready to play some games? This Saturday,
November 18 from noon to 2 pm we’ll be having a games
day with a variety of board and video games for all ages
to enjoy! Bring all of your friends and family in for fun,
games, and some snacks and drinks. It’s going to be a blast!
The library will be closed from Thursday, November 23
through the Thanksgiving weekend. We will reopen on
Monday, November 27.
We’ve got something special coming up for December,
and it’s going to be a holly-jolly good time! We will have a
wreath decorating contest in which anyone can participate,
and everyone can vote to see whose wreath is the most fun
and festive. You can pick up your wreath base and the
rules of the contest beginning Monday, November 27, and
will have until Friday, December 15 to turn in your entries.
Voting will begin on Saturday, December 16 and votes will
be counted on Friday, December 29.
While you’re waiting for the wreath contest to begin, why
not come in and pick up one of our great Crafts To Go?
We’ve got a new craft kit for kids every week, a new craft
for teens every other week, and a new adult craft once a
month (because we know you’re busy!)
Every Tuesday at 3:3 0 pm we have a wonderful storytime
for the kids. You can bring in your little ones for a lovely
story and a craft or activity related to the story.
The Screven-Jenkins Regional Library Board will meet
on Thursday, November 16 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/
jenkinscountymemoriallibrary and see the latest additions
to our collection, information about our events, and much
more!
Well, that’s all for now - see you at the library!
The Jenkins County Democratic
Committee will meet Saturday,
November 18, 2023, at 10:30 am The
Jenkins County Senior Center, 998
College Ave., Millen, GA, 30442
Thanksgiving in Millen will be Tuesday,
November 21, 2023, at 10 a.m. at West
Millen Baptist Church.
November 30 - Downtown Waynesboro
Christmas, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
December 3 - Christmas In Millen 2-5
p.m. Cotton Ave.
December 9 - Sylvania Christmas
Extravaganza.
December 16 - Jenkins County
Christmas Tour of Homes Saturday, 4-8
p.m.
St. Nicholas Toybox applications
are available at Eagle, Chamber, and
Spring Creek/JCT office. Completed
apps must be postmarked by Dec.
2 and returned to P.O. Box 1448
Millen, GA 30442 or you may drop
them off at the chamber office or
auction house.
Retired Educators will meet at 11:30 at the
school media center with lunch at noon in
the cafeteria.
MEETINGS WILL BE HELD:
January 25, 2024; March 28, 2024; and April
25, 2024 in the school media center.
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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.
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
individual/business name advertised on the back of the
War Eagle Marching Band truck; contact Bob Russell,
229-977-5332 or email Robert.l.russell.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!
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