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Tift Regional recommends getting a flu shot
Tift Regional Health System (TRHS) urges
local residents to get a flu shot to help stay
healthy during the influenza season, which of
ficially began Oct. 2 and will run through May.
“Getting an annual flu vaccine is the first and
best way to protect yourself and your family
from the flu,” said William Guest, M.D., TRHS
Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Offi
cer. “Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses,
visits to the doctor and absent days at work and
school due to the flu. It can also prevent flu-re
lated hospitalizations.”
Dr. Guest said the more people who get vac
cinated, the more people will be protected from
flu, including older people, very young children,
pregnant women, and people with certain long
term health conditions who are more vulnerable
to serious flu complications.
“Public health officials warn this could be a
bad flu season,” said Dr. Guest.
In addition to a flu shot, Dr. Guest said there
are other ways to help limit the spread of in
fluenza. Some basic rules-of-thumb include:
Avoid close contact - stay away from those
who are sick and if you’re sick, stay away from
everyone else.
Stay home when you are sick - you’re doing
no one any favors by going to work or school
with the flu. Also, do not visit a family member
or friend who is hospitalized. Rest until you’re
better.
Cover your mouth and nose - when you
cough or sneeze, use a tissue and save everyone
in the immediate vicinity from your germs.
Clean your hands - washing your hands often
is always a good idea. If you are around anyone
who is or has been sick, wash your hands even
more frequently.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth -
germs are often spread when a person touches
something that is contaminated with germs and
then touches his or her eyes, nose or mouth.
Practice other good health habits - get plenty
of sleep, be physically active, manage your
stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious
food.
Visit www.tiftregional.com for a download
able flu fact sheet. Additional information can
also be found at www.cdc.gov/flu.
“We appreciate the community’s help and co
operation in reducing the spread of flu,” said Dr.
Guest.
Middle School students attend mock legislature in Atanta
"The 41st State YMCA of
Georgia Junior Youth Assem
bly will come to order."
"Will the Senators please
rise for the oath of office?"
"Mr. Speaker, is it not true?"
The above statements be
came the "order of the day",
November 5-7, as nearly 400
participants from 6th, 7th, and
8th grades statewide attended
the 41st State YMCA of Geor
gia Junior Youth Assembly, a
mock legislative conference
sponsored by the State YMCA
of Georgia, Inc. Fifteen local
students from Turner County
Middle School made the trip
from Ashburn to Atlanta to at
tended Junior Youth Assembly.
The 3-day mock legislature
gave the young "Senators" and
"Representatives" a chance to
learn firsthand the practical op
eration of state government.
There were numerous bills
written and debated by the stu
dents throughout the confer
ence dealing with such
subjects as:
Making it mandatory for
siblings to remain together in
the foster care system
Making it mandatory for
middle school students to take
a foreign language
Requiring passage of a
money management course
prior to high school graduation
The Senate and House are
arranged to resemble the actual
setup of the "real" Senate and
House in the State Capitol. The
State YMCA of Georgia is
careful in seeing that the pro
cedure used during the Junior
Youth Assembly is as close as
possible to that followed by
our actual legislators.
The students attending Jun
ior Youth Assembly this year
were: Ja’Quan Williams,
Colton Lavender, Grade
Gunn, Chloe Fowler, Giana
Menjivar, Natalie Hobbs, Jolie
Dean, Sophie McCard, Anna
Belle Williford, Skylar Mc-
Griff, Michael Bryan, Chae
Thomas, Jacob Burgess, and
Brady Coffey & Cameron
Parker.
The students would like to
extend a great big Thank You
to the people and businesses of
Turner County who supported
them through the “Tanks for
Turner” Campaign. It is only
because of the overwhelming
support that many of these stu
dents were able to take advan
tage of this awesome
opportunity.
Mrs. Rene’ Hasty thanks
Ms. Alice Nelson, Ms. Martes-
sia Woods, and Mr. Bill Clark
for assisting with the supervi
sion of students while on this
trip.
For general information
about the State YMCA of
Georgia’s programs and the
other activities and confer
ences it offers, contact The
State YMCA of Georgia Head
quarters at (770) 455-9622.
Ja’Quan Williams. Colton Lavender, Gracie Gunn, Chloe Fowler, Gianna Menjivar, Natalie Hobbs, Jolie Dean, Sophie McCard, Anna Belle
Williford, Skylar McGriff, Michael Bryan, Chae Thomas, Jacob Burgess, Brady Coffey and Cameron Parker
Steven Sauls, Student of English - Class of 2021
Valdosta State University
The Peanut Poem
A humble peanut lies in the ground
Secure from anger, danger, and sound
The peanut knows not from where it came
Only to grow, exist, and to stay in his game
Then just when his world was perfect it seemed
Along came a giant green peanut machine
It dug up the root, and killed the legume
And brought upon peanut, his ultimate doom
Officers at the scene of the suicide at the Zaxby’s parking lot.
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himself,” the sheriff said.
The GBI was called in to in
vestigate the shooting.
The EMS responded and the
man was put on Life Flight to
Macon. He died the next day.
For some reason, the man
was also carrying a 30-round
AR15 magazine loaded with
full metal jacket ammo. Offi
cers never found a rifle for the
magazine.
“You just don’t carry a full
mag with FMJ unless you have
something to put it in,” Capt.
Purvis said.
The APD thanked the GBI,
Sheriff’s Department, EMS
and the Fire Department for
their help.
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Alas, that poor peanut was never the same
As he dried in the sun, it drove him insane
He turned inside out, and about in his shell
And thus, met his end on a grocery store shelf
You see, this poor peanut was a victim of you
The wealthy consumer with a big taste for food
Our friend here was mashed and beaten for butter
A11 so that you could have him with your supper
So, in the poor peanut’s interests here we convene
To resolve a problem that I have seen
How can we save him from your hunger and wrath
And spare him the doom of your peanut attack
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I say it’s quite funny, how you doubtless now pity
A lifeless old peanut, with no lively feeling
Yes, the peanut I spoke of has never lived
Except in your mind, where poetry is
Meter Reader/Laborer
Ashburn, Georgia
BRIEF SUMMARY: This position is responsible for reading all commercial and residential natural gas and
water meters monthly, performing installation, repair, and maintenance work on water distribution and waste-
water collection systems, under the leadership of the Superintendent, and or the direction of the Technician
MAJOR DUTIES:
• Visually read and record consumption levels on all commercial and residential water and gas meters
• Assists in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater lines including the following:
• Installs and repairs fire hydrants and water meters.
• Locates water lines for crews and other utility companies
• Installs and repairs Water and Wastewater line taps.
• Repairs utility cuts necessitated by Water and Wastewater repairs.
• Pulls water meters; installs new water meters.
• Repairs cut or damaged Water and Wastewater lines; cleans drains; unstops sewer lines.
• Flushes water mains.
• Perfonns plumbing maintenance in all city-owned buildings.
• Locates leaks in water lines
• Responds to emergency service calls as required
• Performs grounds maintenance duties as needed
• Collects water samples for analysis by the state laboratory
• Maintains work area and assigned tools and equipment
• Gathers materials and supplies used in daily activities; maintains records of materials used.
• Checks wells and oil levels; adds chlorine and fluoride as needed.
• Operates light equipment and vehicles
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The City Manager and the Head of the Water/Wastewater Department assigns
work in terms of departmental goals and objectives. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and ob
servation of departmental activities.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This position has no supervisory responsibility.
INIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School education or equivalent. Ability to understand and comprehend
simple electronic equipment used in the reading of meters.
Please contact Tanita Norris Human Resources Director for the City of Ashburn for further information on re
quirements for these positions.
The City of Ashburn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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It’s time to get your child's
pictures in for the special
Christmas issue in December.
Email pictures or bring them
by the Wiregrass office.