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VOL. 105, NO. 28, JANUARY 28, 2009 LEGAL ORGAN OF JENKINS COUNTY MILLEN, GEORGIA • 75 CENTS Harold Moore preserves ‘Yesteryear’ By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor The "out with the old and in with the new” mentality has no place in Harold Moore’s way of thinking. He prefers to preserve and rehabilitate the old - build ings that is. His recent purchase and reno vation of the 813 Cotton Avenue building that was formerly occu pied by The Millen News, is his fourth such project. While it is still a work in progress, the inte rior transformation is already astounding. Much of the struc ture has new flooring, new ceil ing tile, freshly painted walls, a new heating/cooling unit and new lighting. When completed. it will become the home of a new business owned by Moore, “Yesteryear’s Fine Used Furni ture.” Two new businesses recently located in other offices of the structure, a barber shop and Sweet Memory’s Photography. It is also home to Daniel’s Clean ers and Sister’s Gifts and Col Harold Moore is shown in the former Millen News building on Cotton Avenue that he is presently renovating. It will house “Yesteryear’s Fine Used Furniture” when renovations are completed. (Staff photos by Deborah Bennett) lectibles. While Moore realizes that the community needs major indus tries, he also believes that small enterprise can play a part in pro viding jobs for local citizens. “We don’t want to forget about local businesses,” he said. “We need to come up with incentives to attract smaller businesses that employ 10-25 people. We don’t want to over look them.” He suggested the formation of a committee consisting of a rep resentative from the Jenkins County Commissioners, Millen City Council and commercial/ industrial property owners. “The purpose of the commit tee would be to encourage small, private enterprise and help them get established here,” Moore said. He also offered words of praise for the assistance he has received from Paula Herrington, Millen-Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce executive director, and Ann Floyd, C.S.R.A. Re gional Development Center re gional historic preservation plan ner. “They have been great,” he said, adding that he would like to see more individuals get in volved in the preservation and renovation of local buildings. Renovation of the former Millen News building is not Moore’s last project. He recently purchased the 445 Cotton Av enue property that formerly housed Ocmulgee Trading Com pany and a 118 N. Gray Street building occupied years ago by Aycock T.V. repair. Moore, who owned a success ful document conservation cen ter in Atlanta, moved to Millen in 2001 after the death of his wife to be near other family members. Two new businesses that have moved into other offices are a barber shop and Sweet Memory’s Photographs. INAUGURAL PARADE Millen resident marches in D.C. Lance Corporal Adam Lanier of Millen was one of 81 members of the 8th & I Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., selected to march in the Presidential Inaugural Parade for President Barrack Obama last week. Estab lished in 1801, the “8th & I” is known as the oldest active post in the Marine Corps. The Barracks supports both ceremonial and security missions in the nation’s capitol. Lanier is the son of Marshall and Elaine Lanier and a 2007 graduate of Jenkins County High School. He is shown in this photograph with his unit during the parade. (Photo contributed) New store opens doors JCES named Distinguished School ’08-09 The Jenkins County school system is pleased to announce that the Jenkins County Elementary School (JCES) has been recognized as a Georgia Title I Distinguished School for 2008- 2009. Title I schools have a significant population of students who are economically disadvantaged and receive federal monies to assist with the education of these students. Schools recognized as Title I Distinguished Schools must have made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for at least three consecutive years. Selected schools receive monetary awards for their achieve ment. JCES will receive $8,104 to be used to enhance educa tional opportunities for all students. "The JCES has made AYP for the past six consecutive years and with the distinguished status for four years. We are cer tainly proud of our students, parents, teachers, staff and ad ministrators. Each group has worked arduously to form part nerships that enable our students to be successful,” said In terim School Superintendent Melissa Williams. Qualifying fees announced The City of Millen announced this week qualifying fees for positions up for election in the Non-partisan General Election to take place Nov. 3. The three seats on Millen City Council to be elected are: Ward #1, presently held by Walter Thomas; Ward #2, pres ently held by Ivey McMillan; and Ward #3, presently held by James Ford. The fee is set at $45 for each position. For additional information, contact Wanda Burke, Election Superintendent, at (478) 982-5581. The Millen-Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce recently sponsored a ribbon cutting ceremony for the New and Used Bargain Store located on Daniel Street. From left, are City of Millen Admin istrator Lamar Faircloth, Chamber Director Clay Boulineau, Ron Alexander, owner Lillian Priegel and Chamber Executive Director Paula Herrington. The business features a variety of items purchased wholesale from chain stores such as K- Mart and Wal-Mart that are sold locally at greatly reduced prices. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday- Saturday. (Staffphoto by Deborah Bennett) Absentee ballots for Special Election available Absentee ballots for the March 17 Special Election are now available. Applications may be made in the office of the Jenkins County Registrar at the Jenkins County Courthouse until Fri day, March 13. Voters do not have to give a reason for voting absentee and no photo I.D. is required when voting by mail. However, first time registrants who are making an application for a ballot by mail must provide one of the following as a form of identifica tion: current utility bill, current bank statement, government check or paycheck, valid government document with name and address, Georgia’s driver’s license, valid I.D. card by any state or U.S. with photo, valid U.S. passport, valid govern ment employer photo I.D., valid U.S. military I.D. card with photo or valid tribal I.D. card with photo. A photo ID is required when voting in person. Anyone who is not already registered to vote may do so until Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the office of the Registrar.