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The Millen News, Wednesday, April 8, 2009 — Page 3 Millen Woman’s Club The Millen Woman’s Club held its monthly meeting in the Education Building of the Jenkins County Hospital. As members arrived, refreshments were served by Emily Dickey and Marie Busby. The meeting was called to order by club president Anette Head. Mandy Underwood gave the inspira tion, and Diane Wade led the pledge of allegiance. Judy Womack and Jane Durden, representing the Emanuel Rangers Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, presented the program. They explained the purpose of the organization and gave its history. The club hon ors all veterans from the Civil War through present day con flicts. Mrs. Durden discussed genealogy and how to research one’s ancestors. As a public service, their club plans to clean and restore the base of the Confederate monument on the courthouse square in Millen. After committee reports were given, Mrs. Head reminded members to sign up for the hos pital volunteer program if they are interested. She also encour aged members to participate in “Step for the Roses,” a walk ing program. Mrs. Head urged members to attend the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs’ Shown are, from left, Jane Durden and Judy Womack of the Emanuel Rangers chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy as they spoke at a recent meeting of the Millen Woman’s Club. (Photo contributed) state convention in Augusta meeting, members donated April 17 for which the Millen many items that they had Woman’s Club will be one of brought for soldiers at the hosts for the luncheon Bethesda Naval Hospital and meeting. At the close of the Walter Reed Hospital. NWTF supports 4-H The Beaver Dam Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) sup ports local 4-H Shooting Team in Jenkins Co. with a $500 donation. This dona tion comes from the local Hunting Heritage Banquet that was held on Feb. 28. Shown from left, are Wade Parker, county extension coordinator; Horace Weathersby, 4-H shooting team head coach; Krystal Chance, chapter president; and Edwin Cates, banquet chairman. (Photo contributed) Singing their hearts out Hayley Parker and Emma Springer both sang solos at Edmund Burke Academy’s Spring Concert (“Highlights from High School Musical”) held last week. Each received a certificate for their dedica tion and achievements. Bragg earns national recognition Linda F. Bragg, a repre sentative of Modern Woodmen of America, has been named to the Modern Woodmen 2009 President’s Club. This distinction recognizes Bragg’s high achieve ment in life insurance sales among the organization’s represen tatives nationwide. (Photo contributed) Red Cross DAT team raises $1,120 The Jenkins County Red Cross DAT team, under the leadership of Glenn Campbell, has raised $1,120 to help with local disaster relief. The HE ROES Campaign is a grass roots campaign designed to raise awareness and funds for disaster relief. Through out the month of March, the members of the DAT team held several events, includ ing collection sites at many local businesses. They worked very hard through out the month to let the community know how they respond when a disaster strikes. Other members of the team include: Charlotte Brummer, Brian Brummer, Gordon Sasser, Halley Linsey, Ebony Scott, Harold Moore, Bessie K. Sharpe, Dale Wagner and Tyler Wagner. Happy birthday! Inez Green recently cel ebrated her birthday at the Jenkins County Se nior Citizens Center. (Photo contributed) Murray receives scholarship at GSU Jessica Murray of Perkins received the Paul LaGrone Scholar ship during Georgia Southern University’s Honors Day ceremony held recently. Individual awards were presented to 156 students and inductees into various honor societies were also recognized. JENKINS COUNTY April 13-17 Monday - Sausage Pizza or Cold Cut Sandwich, Corn, Orange Halves, Super Donut or Salad Bar: Lettuce, Tomato, Celery Sticks, Boiled Egg, Cheese, Cold Cut Sandwich, Grapes. Tuesday - Chicken Filet on Bun or Cold Cut Sandwich, French Fries, Baked Beans, Fruit Cup, Graham Crackers or Salad Bar: Lettuce, Tomato, Celery Sticks, Boiled Egg, Pimento Cheese, Grapes, Graham Crackers, Saltines. Wednesday ■ Corn Dog Nuggets or Cold Cut Sandwich, French Fries, Carrot Sticks w/Dip, Pineapple Tidbits or Salad Bar: Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle Spears, Boiled Egg, Cheese, Cold Cut Sandwich, Grapes. 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Main Street * Sylvania, GA 30467 Guido Evangelistic Association welcomes everyone on Easter Sunday, April 12, 7:00 a.m. to the Hamstra Worship Center with Speaker Larry Guido w for Water is a precious resource in Georgia and its neighboring stales. Growing populations and ongoing drought are squeezing our water resources dry, causing natural habitat degradation and impacting our everyday use of water. We have no choice bill to pay more attention to how we are using water, and how we may be wasting it. We must bridge the gap between our understanding of how important water is to our survival and what w e can do to ensure that we have an aqcquate Supply of clean water for years lo come. There are simple ways we can take action and conserve water, both inside and outside our homes. Drop by the City of Millen Municipal building for further information.