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The Millen News, Wednesday, January 7, 2009 — Page 3 Census bureau holds testing for taker positions U.S. Census Bureau testing for census taker positions will be held 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, and Thursday, Jan. 22; and 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, and Satur day, Jan. 24, at the Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center, 527 Barney Ave., Millen. Interested persons should call 982-8004 to sched ule a test. Veterans, please bring DD214 Form. Applicants should arrive to the test site 15 minutes early. The test is a 30-minute timed test. A practice test is available online at www.2010censusjobs.gov; click on “documents,” then click on “census practice test.” Please bring with you identi fication; one from List A or one from List B and List C. List A: passport or employment autho rization document (unexpired and a photo); List B: driver’s license or ID with photo, school ID with photo, voter’s registra tion card, U.S. military or de pendents ID card or draft record, U.S. Coast Guard or Native American tribal docu ment; List C: social security card, original or certified copy of birth certificate. Native American tribal document, U.S. citizen ID card, resident citizen card, unexpired employment card from Homeland Security. The U.S. Census Bureau will hold job testing for supervisory positions with the census 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, and 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Savan nah Local Census Office, 2 East Bryan St., Johnson Square, downtown Savannah. For infor mation, call 1(866) 861-2010. No appointment is necessary. Veterans, bring a copy of your DD214 to receive veteran’s preference. Testing procedures state that applicants should arrive at the test site 15 minutes early. Bring three references’ names and telephone numbers. The test is a 60-minute timed test with multiple-choice questions. Ex pect to spend approximately two hours at the testing session (filling out forms and complet ing the test.) A general practice test is available online at www.2010censusjobs.gov; click on “documents,” then click on “census practice test.” Please bring with you identi fication; one from List A or one from List B and List C. List A: passport or employment autho rization document (unexpired and a photo); List B: driver’s license or ID with photo, school ID with photo, voter’s registra tion card, U.S. military or de pendents ID card or draft record, U.S. Coast Guard or Native American tribal docu ment; List C: social security card, original or certified copy of birth certificate. Native American tribal document, U.S. citizen ID card, resident citizen card, unexpired employment card from U.S. Dept, of Home land Security. Library News By Sharon Blank Wednesdays are wonderful for your kids! Every Wednesday at 4 p.m., we have a great story time where your kids can come listen to a story and then do a fun craft project, great to hang on your wall, refrigerator or wherever else you need a little color! Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 4 p.m., we’ll be having our Teen Book Club meeting. Teens are wel come to join us for food, fun dis cussion and a free book! This month, we’re discussing Code Talkers by Joseph Bruchac. The library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Got a New Year’s resolution that you want to keep, and don’t know where to start? We have books and other materials to help you do it! Lrom learning a lan guage to losing that extra weight, come on in and we’ll get you started off right! The Screven County Library Board will be meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, at the Screven County Library. The Jenkins County Memorial Li brary Board will be meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Jenkins County Me morial Library. Now, on to the books! THE MERCK/MERIAL MANUAL LOR PET HEALTH: HOME EDITION by Cynthia Kahn. From hip dysplasia to de hydration, fleas to antifreeze, from dogs to horses to prairie dogs and beyond, there are a lot of things that can go wrong with your pet’s health. Here is infor mation on how to safeguard your pet and what to do if something happens. EASY BEADING: THE BEST PROJECTS LROM THE FIRST YEAR OL BEADSTYLE MAGAZINE. Necklaces, bracelets, earrings and even ornaments can be found in this colorful and clearly-written book. Included are instructions, supply lists, de tailed color photos and lots of clever and beautiful ideas. Links to these cool sites can be found at www.sjrls.org or on our blog at sjrls.blogspot.com. Once Upon a Sleigh Ride: The Music and Life of Leroy Ander son Companion to a Public Broad- casting Service (PBS) show about American composer Leroy Anderson, who was bom in 1908 and is best known for the pieces “Sleigh Ride,” “The Typewriter” and “The Syncopated Clock.” Features a biography, audio clips of Anderson performing, a video clip about “Sleigh Ride,” ex amples of Anderson’s writing about music and details about dozens of his works. Universe Awareness for Young Children (UNAWE) Details about this “interna tional outreach program that uses the beauty and scale of the universe to inspire very young children in underprivileged en vironments.” Features project background, a blog, interna tional event listings, and educa tional materials (such as games and hand-on activities). Includes a Spanish version of the website. The project, which is part of the 2009 International Year of As tronomy, is hosted at Leiden Observatory, Leiden University, Netherlands. Well, that’s all for now - see you at the library! ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE The sixth annual meeting of the membership of the North Jenkins County Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009. The meeting will be held at the Perkins Community House (The Village Club). Starting time is 7:00 PM. No new amendments are being brought forth for changes to the By-Laws. Four at-large Board positions are to be voted upon. Those positions are currently being filled by David Chance, Jeannine Curl, Byron Newton and Mike Lane. NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR A PUBLIC HEARING PRIVATE ENTERPRISE COORDINATION RURAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Jenkins County is applying for funding assistance under Title 49 U.S.C. Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act pertaining to rural and small urban areas. Jenkins County will offer general public transportation to all citizens of Jenkins County for any worthwhile purpose, includ ing but not limited to shopping, medical treatment, social serv ices and other purposes. Jenkins County solicits private sector input and participation to assure that private for-profit transportation operators have a fair and timely opportunity to participate in the development of this program. Jenkins County also solicits comments and concerns from the general population on local rural public transportation services. Jenkins County also solicits comments and concerns from the disabled population and their representatives to assure that issues relating to the disabled are addressed in the service design proposed during the planning process. Interested persons are invited to request that a public hear ing be held to discuss the services being offered or devel opment of the application. Written comments, requests for a public hearing and/or writ ten notice of intent by private for-profit transportation opera tors to provide or participate in any or all of the above services should be submitted no later than fifteen (15) days from the date of publication to CHAIRMAN JAMES HENRY P. 0. BOX 797 MILLEN, GA 30442 (478) 982-2563 If no response is received within the fifteen (15) days, the Department of Transportation will proceed with the application. Mr. and Mrs. Marc Lee Becton Brinson, Becton unite in marriage Ashley Nicole Brinson and Marc Lee Becton were united in marriage at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14,2008 at the Jenkins County Courthouse. Ashley is the daughter of Roy and Janet Jones of Millen. She is the granddaughter of Pearl Weathersby and the late Franklin Weathersby, and Leroy and Mercidene Jones, all of Millen. She is a 2001 graduate of Jenkins County High School. She is employed by Bethany Nursing Center of Millen Marc is the son of Danny Ray Becton of Millen and Alyson Romedy of Rincon. He is the grandson of Jerry and Beckie Becton of Millen and Roscoe Young of Millen. He is a 1995 graduate of Jenkins County High School. He is employed by Clark Iron Works in Statesboro. Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory jn3S> an y {tM^enx//ott'U’ Sunday, January 11 th from 2 to 5p.m. This is an original Georgia car, has spent all its life here. Paint is original yellow. Car has a slant six engine with many new parts: New distributor, alternator, plugs, wires, pertronix ignition, Clifford performance 4 barrel intake, holly 4 barrel carb, Clifford headers, custom true dual exhaust w/turbo mufflers. Car needs floor boards, carpet, headliner and rear seat is torn. The body is very straight, I haven’t found a dent yet. Would love to restore but I have too many projects and not enough time. Car also has AC, blows good, needs a recharged. ASKING $3000 - (814) 215-7915 Locally Owned and Operated by: Tracy Joiner, Funeral Director Mark Anderson, Funeral Director Phil Graham, Funeral Director Ed Thompson, Funeral Director FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Screven Chapel 202 Ennis Street Sylvania, Georgia 912.564.7725 • 800.701.8536 www.joineranderson.com