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The Millen News, Wednesday, March 11,2009 — Page 3
Sheriffs Corner
During the past few weeks,
Jenkins and neighboring coun
ties have been experiencing an
increase in theft related
crimes. Items stolen include
lawnmowers, tillers, 4-wheelers,
go-carts and bicycles.
Sheriff Robert Oglesby re
minds citizens to secure these
and other items of value in a
building, if possible. If not, they
should be kept in an area not vis
ible from the roadway. ’’Property
left in the open and unsecured is
an invitation for a thief riding by.
“With the economy like it is,
we all need to take a few extra
steps to protect our homes and
property,” said Sheriff Oglesby.
Also, if you see suspicious ac
tivity, please contact the Sheriff’s
Office at 982-4211 or 982-1570.
Reports have also been re
ceived from neighboring coun
ties of "Flim-Flam” artists oper
ating in the area. They are ap
pearing at citizens’ homes,
claiming to be repairmen, sales
men, looking for another address
or delivering packages. They
practice a variety of scams, most
of which involve luring the
citizen’s attention away from
other criminals operating with
them, while the others plunder
through belongings taking
money and small items of
value. Also these criminals
sometimes pose as repairmen,
painters and flooring
salesmen. They come around of
fering to do work on homes, give
an extremely low estimate, ask
for part of the money up-front
(supposedly for the purchase of
materials), leave and never come
back.
Sheriff Oglesby says, “Your
best line of defense against these
criminals is to know who you are
dealing with, whenever
possible. Never pay up-front for
these type of services - reputable
contractors and business
men will not ask you for funds,
in advance of doing the work.”
Information on these
topics and other crime preven
tion is available on the Georgia
Sheriff’s Association’s web page
at www.georgiasheriffs.org -
click on the Public Safety &
Crime Awareness tab.
Community House Park
Plans for the Millen Community House Park project include outdoor furniture and playground equipment as well as
landscaping. The park is a joint effort of Millen Woman’s Club and Millen Better Hometown. With the landscaping com
pleted, the two groups are now working on the furniture and playground equipment. The first piece of furniture, the swing,
was purchased with funds from Millen Woman’s Club, Millen Better Hometown, Azalea Garden Club and a United
Way Community Mini-grant. Shown with the swing are, from left, Brenda Sharpe, Millen Woman’s Club; Mary Wasden,
Millen Woman’s Club and Azalea Garden Club; Bobbie Reid, Azalea Garden Club; Becky Becton, Millen Better Home
town; Jean Skinner, Azalea Garden Club and Millen Woman’s Club; Anette Head, Millen Woman’s Club; Diane Wade,
Millen Woman’s Club, Azalea Garden Club and Millen Better Hometown; Clay Boulineau, director of public works, City of
Millen; and Art Johnson, Millen Woman’s Club and Millen Better Hometown. (Photo contributed)
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
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Center of Millen is applying to USD A Rural
Development for loan and grant funds for
various capital improvements.
A public meeting will be held on March i6, ;ooq
at 12:00 p.m, at Vkthany Nursing Center of
Millen, 466 South Cray Street, Milfen GA 30442
to answer any questions the public may have
regarding this project.
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HUNTERS CAMO SALE
Lion’s Club holds pancake supper
The Millen Lion’s Club held their annual pancake supper Monday, Feb. 23, at the Millen Community House. This long-time
tradition has become a social event for the community. Plates were available for eat-in or take-out, with proceeds benefitting
the prevention and treatment of visual and hearing impairments of Georgians. Secretary-treasurer Lamar Gay, who has
been involved with the fundraiser longer than he cares to admit, stated that the event was a huge success. President Jim
Lindsay expressed appreciation to those who purchased plates and to those Lion’s Club members who prepared and served.
He also stated that they look forward to providing this to the community again next year. Shown are, from left, first row:
Buddy Harvil, Jimmy Edenfield, Lindsay, Wade Parker and Gay; and back row: Byron Scogins, Robert Fields, Dick Parker,
George Parker and James Poole. (Photo contributed)
Millen Woman’s Club —
The Millen Woman’s Club held its regular monthly meeting
recently at the Jenkins County Hospital Education Building.
President Anette Head called the meeting to order and
Marilyn Knight gave the inspiration. Mrs. Knight reminded
members that when everyone wants something ASAP, they
should remember that it stands for “Always Say a Prayer.” If
they do this, they will feel much less stressed.
The program for the day was presented by Preston Harpe of
the Medical Reserve Corps. After presenting a film on the
history of bio-warfare, Mr. Harpe presented a program on all
facets of emergency preparedness. There will be an emergency
preparedness exercise in May in Jenkins County, and the Medi
cal Reserve Corps is recruiting volunteers for this event. You
may volunteer even if you have no medical training.
After committee and department chairmen gave their re
ports, Mrs. Head discussed Step for the Roses program, a
walking program that encourages Woman’s Club members to
walk for good health. She also announced a hospital volun
teer program at the local hospital and asked for volunteers.
Millen Woman’s Club is also committed to helping with the
local Books for Babies project. The club purchased books to
go in the “Building Blocks” bags given to every new baby in
Jenkins County. After the meeting, members helped assemble
the bags with gifts and information for new mothers and ba
bies.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25th ■ 12:00 PM Lunch with message byRev. Sue Dieboft
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Reverend Sam Vernon, pastor of
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