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The Millen News, Wednesday, February 18, 2009 — Page 7 Future Farmers of America Step Up and Stand Out in Jenkins County Members attend Wildlife Management Derek Mcleod, Taylor Brinson, Ashlee Rhodes and Tiller Gay, the members of the JCHS FFA Wildlife Mgt. Team, competed in the State-wide Wildlife Mgt. Contest Nov. 6, 2008 at Swainsboro Technical College. The contest involves aging and judging white-tailed deer and wild turkeys, identifying and describing native fish and game, and demonstrating knowledge of Georgia hunting, fishing, and boating regulations. The team placed 27 th out of the 120 teams that were present. (Photo contributed) JCHS FFA mechanics team to compete in Area IV contest The Jenkins County High School FFA AG Mechanics team will compete in the area IV Ag Mechanics contest on March 3. The team members are: Kevin Williams, Derek Mcleod, Joanna Burke and Chase Fitch. The competition consists of three Practicum or “Hands-On” parts: Small Engines Maintenance, Electrical Wiring, and SMAW or “Stick” Arc Welding. The contest also requires a general knowledge test of all three areas. This team has been practicing very hard and is hoping to do very well at this competition. (Photo contributed) FFA speaking competition On Nov.13, 2008, Joanna Burke, right, and Amanda Mays represented the Jenkins County High School’s FFA Chapter in the Extemporaneous and Creed Speaking Career Develop ment Events. In the Extemporaneous speaking contest Joanna had to develop a four to six minute speech on a topic related to current Agricultural issues. Joanna’s speech covered the topic of Advantages and Disadvantages of Biotechnology. The Creed speaking contest is for FFA members in grades 6 through 9, participants must memorize the FFA creed, which was written by E. M. Tiffany and adopted as the FFA creed in 1930. Amanda placed 4 th in the Area IV Creed speaking con test. Joanna also placed 4 th in the Area IV Extemporaneous speaking contest. (Photo contributed) FFA members attend 2008 State convention Jenkins County High School FFA members attended the 2008 State FFA Convention held in Macon in April of 2008. These members attended informative and inspirational sessions conducted by the State FFA Officer team along with motivational speakers and performers. FFA members also had the opportunity to attend a concert featuring country music singer Luke Bryan. The FFA members also visited several locations in Macon on their breaks throughout the Convention. JCHS Members shown attending the convention are, from left, Travis Williams, Lindsey Hall, Joanna Burke, Melissa White, Chris Oglesby, Charlotte Davis, Jesse Williams and Molly Edenfield. (Photo contributed) —I JOHN C. L WILSON CO. These businesses tip their hats to FFA members! Your F.RM Feed Dealer Phone 982-5454 I AH' Fulcher* t*t» H. Wiiithnijw Iwv \l ilfi-ii, Gn < i'l Josh Fleming leads FFA at JCHS. “Our Policy Is Service & Qualify” 1120 Old Sylvania Rd. “I Millen r" QUEENSBOROUGH IriosAi Biask a 735 East Winthrope Avenue Millen, Ga 30442 478-982-5700 M«#ber FDIC QxtmpUm&nti (J Jutthuw County CfiamFex 0/ Commence A Mitten fBettex Mometown 54S Cotton Clue., Millen 478-982-5595 Compliments Jenkins County JENKINS COUNTY FARM BUREAU 1104 East Winthrope Ave. Millen 982-1679 NEAL HARDWARE CO. 723 Cotton Avenue Millen 478-982-4515 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE Congratulations to our Jenkins County FFA Planters Electric Membership Corporation ...promere ihun just ELKO K!Cl i'Y A Touchstone Energy “CwpeJativv 478-982-4722