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The Millen News, Wednesday, March 27, 2009 — Page 3 Participants in the Super Eagle Day 1 Mile Fun Run are shown at the starting line. (Photo contributed) Rizzo, McMillan win Super Eagle Day 5K Chris Rizzo and Kimberly McMillan were the overall win ners in the Super Eagle Day 5K on March 14.Rizzo made the trip from Augusta and covered the 3.1 mile course in 18:14. Millen na tive Kimberly McMillan won the women’s division of the 5K in a time of 27:51. Kimberly is a teacher at Jenkins County El ementary School. In the men’s race. Burt Carter pressed Rizzo for the first mile.Both men passed the 1-mile mark in just over six minutes. At about the 2-mile mark, Jenkins County Middle School student Mark Brannen passed Carter and finished second overall in a time of 20:56. Carter held off a hard charging Jimmy Brannen for third place overall. Carter’s time was 21:08 while Brannen finished fourth overall in 21:09. First place age group awards in the 5K went to: Mark Brannen, Burt Carter, Jimmy Brannen, Colton Wilkerson, Greg Rowell, Rick Umpleby, Mike McGrath, Zac Becton, A1 Massey, Catherine Massey, Melissa Williams, Sum mer Holloway and Angela Lamb. Second place age group awards went to: Cody Lindsey, Brad Lively, Tony Fu, Ron Bennett, Tyler McMillan, Zan Becton and Ronnie Lamb. Third place age group awards went to: Scott Klusterman, Tim Goodman and Paul Deiteman. In the 1 Mile Fun Run, Will Brinson was the overall winner for the second year in a row. Will’s time was 6:19. In the fe male division, Alyssa Brannen won the 1 mile in a time of 8:24. First place age group winners in the 1 mile were: Coley Clifton, Colton Wilkerson, Nicholas Bragg, Will Finch, Katelyn Carter, Tori Becton, Taylor Hearn, Bowden James, Carson James, Bobby James, Nan Searles, Sara Brooke Thompson, Kayla Kirkland, Callie Dailey, Ruth Williams, Jim Jarvis and Ann Saxon. Second place age group win ners in the 1 mile were: Austin Anglin, Jonathan Carter, Elijah Waters, John Paul Hearn, Kase Fountain, Arion Waters, Alexus Oliver, Maggie Searles, Chassity Wilkerson, Kristin McLmab, Michelle Brannen, Jancey Brinson, Bradley Hoopes, Donnie Saxon and Annie Harbin. Third place age group winners in the 1 mile were: Wesley Finch, Quamiane Lockett, Ansley Brinson, Bryce Cranshaw, Julie Gainey, Andrew Hoopes, Robert Highsmith, Grace McLamb and Raymond McLamb. The race would not have been possible without the cooperation of the Millen Police Department and the Jenkins County High School FCCLA and their sponsor Summer Holloway. Keith Taylor, Wayne Wallace and James Bedgood of the Millen Police Department helped with traffic control. Ms. Holloway’s FCCLA club helped with directions on the course and they worked at the water table. The club members who helped were: Anna Gainey, Shanique Mitchell, Cierra Joyner, Haley Newton, Alicia Amerson, Taylor Thomas, Heather Will iams, Bettania Dunnum, Melissa White, Joy Hargrove, Shiamante Grimes, Sharnice Snelling, Brianna Lane, Mary Alice Becton and Ashley Lyons. Volunteers at the finish line were Joyce Hodges-Hite, Jim Hite, Rob Sharkey, Pat Miller, Ray Miller, Joe Sasser, Danielle McBride, Joey McBride, Matt Brinson, Melissa Williams, Bobby James and Jimmy Brannen. Finish line refreshments were provided by Millen BI-LO and the Augusta Coca Cola Bottling Company. Sponsors for this year’s race were: Adrian Homes, BI-LO of Millen, Discount Building Cen ter, Eagle Pharmacy, Hall Con tractors, Inc., Huddle House of Millen, Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center, Kytrena’s Hair Salon, Rocker Supply, Inc., Royal Plumbing & Electric, The Shirt Shack and Wilson Southland Properties, LLC. Complete results and photos from Super Eagle Day can be found at www.millenmilers.com/ eagleday.html. FFA to hold spring plant sale Monday The Jenkins County High Marigolds and Vinca. stop by and browse the selec- tion of The Millen News. With- School FFA club will hold its Ferns and Gernaiums will be tion of plants that the club has out this support, the display of spring plant sale 9 a.m. Monday, $ 10 for hanging basket; Lantana worked diligently to grow. FFA member accomplishments March 30. Plants for sale will and Coleus will be $3 for 6 inch Members also express appre- would not have been possible, include Boston ferns, Gerani- pot; and all bedding plants will ciation to all individuals and All who support the activities ums, Lantana, Coleus, Verbena, be $7 per flat of 36 plants. businesses that supported the and endeavors of the club are Petunias, Impatiens, Begonias, The FFA invites the public to FFA Week in the Feb. 18 edi- appreciated. Millen News goes to Reno Faye Pleasants of Millen, shown at right, and her daughter, Teresa Johnson of Waynesboro, recently flew to Reno, Nevada for a week’s vacation. While there, they enjoyed sight seeing, touring the local sights and gambling. Pleasants stated, “We had a ball!” (Photo contributed) "T Katie* Ub-K-Sltide Saku A ^Wafk Ins Welcome Prom Specials %S/ Owner/Slylisl 478.539,1475 Mon„ Tue., Thu. & Fri. 9-6 Lalf . 115 M. Masonic Si. Wed. M2 Bat. 8:30-12 ,,^; E % r^asl Millen, Georgia J0442 HUNTERS CAMO SALE Uhe - outkea.it i Sportiman^-J^eact^ucerteri 30% Off All Camo Shirts 40% Off All Camo Pants 45% Off All Camo Insulated Clothing Also, we have a large selection of turkey shells in stock at last year's prices. Open: Tuesday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm/ Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Toll Free: (866) 564-2012 E-mail: gwo@alltel.net 120 N. Main Street • Sylvania, GA 30467 We Can Make It Happen NOW! 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With 42 project categories - ranging from mechanical drafting to agricultural science and graphic design - the event showcased a diverse group of skill sets. First, second and third place winners will move on to the state level competition at Jekyll Island April 2-4. CS A members competing from Jenkins County High School were: Porshea Cooper, Applied Communications - 1 st place; Courtney Johnson, Healthcare Science Technology - 1 st place; Shardavia Green, Career Profile Portfolio - 2 nd place; Barbara Watson, Most Improved Young GCSA Lady - 2 nd place; Jalisa Banner and Sashe Foster, Chapter of the Year - 2 nd place (Excellent Rat ing); Crystal Daughtry, Career Manual - 2 nd place; Patricia Milton, Leadership Development - 2 nd place; Lashonda Kelsey, Childcare Development - 3 rd place; Shante Bynes, First Aid/ CPR - 3 rd place; Gussie Lee, PowerPoint Presentation - 4 th place; Marquis Moody, Entrepre neurship - 5 th place; Marshella Herrington, Mathematical Con cepts, 5 th place; and Chris Simmons and Shenita Mozee, Creative Problem Solving - Hon orable Mention. In addition to JCHS, 13 schools participated in the competition. Pamela Dwight and Robin Scott of Millen served as judges. 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