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THOMAS "TOMMY" FRANKLIN SHEPARD
Thomas “Tommy” Franklin Shepard, 76,
entered into rest Monday, November 20, 2023.
He was born in Millen and has been a lifelong
resident of Sardis. He was a Veteran of the
Army and a member of the Sardis United
Methodist Church. Tommy retired from the
Burke County School System, where he
served as a bus driver for Sardis.
He is survived by six daughters, Cassy Lane
(Gabe) of Grovetown, Leigh Ewing (Robert)
of Hephzibah, Leslie Denney (Dennis) of
Martinez, Lori Newman (Kevin) of Martinez,
Heather Stokes (Matt) of Lyons, and Blair
Merritt (Amos) of Lyons; 12 grandchildren; 7
great grandchildren; two sisters, Judy Taylor
of Millen and Harriett Spangenburg (Jerry)
of Byron, GA; a brother, Donnie Shepard of
Alabama; and a very special friend, Phyllis
Shepard.
Memorial Services will be held 11:30am
Wednesday, December 6 at Sardis Methodist
Church with Rev. Sonny Moon officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior
to the service.
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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.
Jordan’s Way continues its National Tour helping
animal shelters and rescues raise much needed funds
Special
to
The Times
Kris Rotonda, founder of Jordan’s Way, LLC., will head back out on his journey through South Carolina & Georgia to
continue his fundraising tour visiting underfunded and overpopulated animal shelters and rescues. Kris will host 3-hour
LIVE Facebook fundraisers filled with non-stop challenges, high energy fun while raising awareness for the animals and
much needed money for the organizations. Jordan’s Way aims to make a difference in the lives of animals across the country.
Rotonda founded Jordan’s Way after his best friend, Jordan, passed away. Jordan was a shelter dog who spent the first
3.5 years of her life being overlooked in a shelter. He spent 11 years with her before she died of cancer. After she passed,
Rotonda made it his mission to honor her life by helping raise awareness for overlooked shelter animals and helping them
get the attention they deserve.
“No animal should have to spend their life in a shelter, and I am passionate to highlight and support the many organizations
across our country who work relentlessly to ensure these pets find loving homes, despite their age, breed, or heath issues”,
said Rotonda. “Each stop on the Jordan’s Way tour offers the ability to bring awareness to the importance of the saying
“Adopt, Don’t Shop” to an entirely new community”. “The system with animal welfare is broken, and Jordan’s Way want to
help become THE VOICE to Fix it”, said Kris.
Jordan’s Way has been highly effective in bringing attention to the shelters and rescues through their work with dogs.
However, highlighting these dogs in the context of how they would behave in a home or with people is a game changer. It’s
important to note that a dog’s initial reaction doesn’t reflect their true personality. Rather, it’s how they interact with people
they know and trust over time that truly showcases their unique character.
Since beginning their nationwide tour in January 2021, Jordan’s Way, LLC., has helped raise over $6 million in much
needed funds for shelters and rescues across the United States. They have also influenced thousands of animals to get
adopted, some even during the LIVE Fundraising event. To learn more about Jordan’s Way and follow their journey, visit
www.JordansWayTour.com or their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/jordanswaytour for more details.
@§alm6 S3 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me
to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He re-
storeth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's
sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou
anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mer
cy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of
the Lord for ever.
The First Noel
Thanksgiving has come and gone for another year.
However, Christmas is just around the comer.
Christmas as a child was wonderful for me and
my siblings. I was telling someone the other day
about my Dad and how he would make Christmas
Eve so special for us.
We could not wait for bed time. It was just the
thrill of waking up to Santa’s visit in the night,
where he brought of gifts and stockings filled with
goodies. Not only did we go to bed, but about an
hour into our sleep, we would wake to noises on
the roof. It sounded like hooves and a sleigh (with
bell sounds) along with the sound of Santa saying,
“ho, ho, ho”. We would tuck down deep in the bed,
just knowing that Santa was coming inside with our
toys and gifts. Yes, the noises we heard were real. It
was our Dad taking time to make the experience of
“Santa” very special for us every year.
Another Christmas tradition for our family was
singing Christmas carols around the piano. Now, as
I have said before, the entire family could sing, and
boy would those carols sound good. Each one of us
would take a part and sing to the top of our lungs.
The First Noel was one of my favorites. I guess
it was just the way it was written. The blend of
powerful harmonies are fantastic.
The First Noel, is one of the most famous carols.
It is a herald proclaiming the coming of Christmas.
But how old is this song we grew up with, and
where does it come from?
Originating in Cornwall, a county in South West
England, The First Noel came about during the
period that led into the Renaissance, during the 13th
or 14th century.
There were productions called. Miracle Plays.
They were among the earliest forms of theater, and
came about during this time. The plays portrayed
famous Bible stories, and the story of Jesus’ birth
would have been among the most popular. The First
Noel is thought to have originated from one of these
Miracle Plays. Perhaps the carol was written for a
play, or simply inspired by a play. Either way, it
took on a vibrant life of its own beyond the stage.
Citizens of Cornwall would sing the carol in streets
outside of churches, and the unique and beautiful
song would latch onto all who heard it, its melody
bringing joy, its lyrics bringing hope. The hymn
survived and spread across the earth for centuries
before being first transcribed in 1823. The First
Noel is sang every Christmas in Churches all over
the world.
Sing with me
The first Noel the angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds
In fields as they lay.
In fields where they.
Laying their sheep
On a cold winter's night
That was so deep.
Noel Noel Noel Noel!
Bom is the King of Israel!
They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the East beyond them far.
And to the earth it gave great light.
And so it continued both day and night.
Noel Noel Noel Noel!
Bom is the King of Israel!
And by the light of that same star
Three wise men came from country far.
To seek for a King was their intent
And to follow the star
Wherever it went.
Noel Noel Noel Noel!
Bom is the King of Israel!
This star drew nigh to the northwest
Over Bethlehem it took its rest.
And there it did both stop and stay
Right over the place where Jesus lay.
Noel Noel Noel Noel!
Bom is the King of Israel!
Then entered in those wise men three
Full reverently upon their knee.
And offered there in His presence
Their gold, and myrrh and frankincense.
Noel Noel Noel Noel!
Bom is the King of Israel!
Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
That hath made heaven
And earth of naught
And with His blood
Mankind hath bought.
Noel Noel Noel Noel!
Bom is the King of Israel!
