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The Millen News, Wednesday, July 8, 2009 — Page 3 People in the News Ann Tucker is contestant in “Ms. Senior Jacksonville, Fla. Pageant” Ann Brinson Tucker, daughter of the late Pete Brinson of Millen, was chosen as a contestant in the “Ms. Senior Jacksonville, Florida Pageant 2009.” The televised pageant was held in the Times Union Center of Per forming Arts with over 400 in attendance. Ms. Tucker was chosen on her sparkling personality and beauty for the top 10 from the many participants. She performed a comedy skit for her talent, which all in attendance enthusiastically applauded. She has been doing this skit for about 15 years. The character, Annie Mae Buttonbuster, is the cousin of Minnie Pearl. Ms. Tucker performs this skit at nursing homes, churches and benefits. Ms. Tucker won the majority of com puter votes, was chosen “Miss Congeniality” and placed first- runner up in the pageant. She attended schools in Millen and her brother, Dan Brinson, came from Texas with friends to attend the pageant. He visited many friends and family members in Millen and Jenkins County. The group had lunch with Runette Herrmann and his sister-in- law, Martha Snider Brinson, visited him. Fundraiser held for David Poythress Lt. Gen. David Poythress, candidate for governor, and wife Elizabeth enjoy the food and hospitality at a recent fundraiser event in Millen, hosted by Byron Scogins. Over 50 persons attended the activity. (Photo contributed) Lattimore celebrates birthday Mary Frances Lattimore recently cel ebrated her birthday at the Jenkins County Senior Citizens Center. (Photo contributed) VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Jenkins County Schools Transportation Coordinator (Part Time} TITLE: Transportation Coordinator (Part Time) QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma with preference given to higher education CDL License with PS endorsement Excellent Communication Skills Ability to apply computer skills Such alternatives lo the above qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable REPORTS TO: Superintendent TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to he determined by the Goard Haley Anderson graduates South University School of Pharmacy Haley Herrmann Anderson of Sylvania, formerly of Millen, received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from South University School of Pharmacy, graduating with High Honors on June 20. Jamie Linder named to VSU dean’s list Jamie Rebekah Linder of Millen has been named to the spring dean’s list at Valdosta State University. To make the dean’s list, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and must have a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 with at least nine hours of course work. HAWK & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Victor C. Hawk Melissa Detchemendy Need Help? Call: 478-982-4226 (day) or 706-294-4447 (night) American Trial Lawyers Association Southern Trial Lawyers Association Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Office located in The Millen News Building 856 E. Cotton Ave., Millen, GA Two local students inducted into NTHS at STC Two Jenkins County residents were among 16 students at Swainsboro Technical College inducted into the National Tech nical Honor Society at a recent luncheon held at Catered Cre ations in Swainsboro. New members inducted into the Society were Natosha Branch and Marietta Langston of Millen; Steven Brown, Clay Claxton and Victoria Lawrence of Adrian; Lisa Callaway of Collins; Kenneth Hudson of Dexter; Jacqueline Romaska of Kite; Blake Odom of Lyons; Angel Diirrcncc and Marcus Holland of Metter; Jonathan Harvey of Odom; Michelle Smith Lane of Statesboro; Deryll Bruce and Jason Sapp of Swainsboro; and Ashley Raley of Wrightsville. (Photo contrib uted) Hall family visits Fannie Mae Jones Fannie Mae Jones was recently visited by members of the Hall family. From left, are, first row: Jalun Hall, Yasmen Hall and Jacob Hall; second row: Joseph Hall Jr., Fannie Mae Jones and Pastor Joseph Hall Sr.; third row: Juston Hall and Yoshua Jones; and fourth row: Sharon Hall and Aaliyah Jones. (Photo contributed) ?L?he Sou.thea.it A Sportiman ^ea-d A-arteri A' ~ " . ’i WirLU- Wilderness Out (GUM W wm €W© It's never too early to start getting ready for hunting season and we are your one stop shop!! No Phone Quotes...All Sales Are Final...All Sales Are As Is 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 Locals play with Tri-County Panthers Several local citizens are playing with the semi-pro “Tri-County Panthers” football team. Team members are, from left, first row: Akeem Frison, Ridge Hagan, Anthony Scott, Larry Badger, Coley Clifton, Marcus Evans and Jason Crews; second row: Bobby Dammarell, Eric McGlamery, Brandon Wade, Demetrius Mer cer, Jessie Cheever, Rene Clark and Dewayne Cox; third row: Justin Akins, Andrew Barnette, Tyler Williams, Steve Corbridge and John Clark; and fourth row: head coach Steven Singleton and assistant coach Malquom Stoudmire. Not pictured: Brian Walker, Tony McCoy, Karolos Williams, James Howard, Randy Raymond, Ronnie Overstreet and assistant coach Joseph Will iams. (Photo contributed) ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Monday and Friday at 8 p.m. at the Wimberly House at 521 S. Liberty St., Waynesboro. These meetings are open and anyone can attend. AA already has... Step Study: Tuesdays (Open Meetings) 8 p.m. Thursdays (Closed Meetings) - 8 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hwy. 24 South - Waynesboro ALANON Open Meeting-Monday 8 p.m. at Wimberly House 521 S. Liberty St., Waynesboro Mr. & Mrs. Jones celebrate 60 th wedding anniversary Friends and Family are invited to help Mr. & Mrs. C. J. (Laura) Jones of Millen celebrate their 60 th wedding anniversary at the Jenkins County Ag Center on Saturday. July 11, 2009 from 3-6 p.m. The Ag Center is located on Barney Avenue across from Jenkins County High School. Come and share in this great event! Is Your Child Straggling? Is your chHd having problems in school? Does he/she have difficulty listening, fol lowing directions or doing homework? He/she may fight frustration every day and may even have been caUed lazy, unmotivated or a “student at risk...” PACE can identify and successfully treat learning problems that are often reflected in the following behaviors: • Is unable to sit still; cannot stay on task for any length of time; is easily distracted • Avoids work that seems complicated or hard • Has difficulty comprehending and remembering • Has problems sounding out words • Does written work very slowly; often faHs to complete task • Has difficulty copying material; constantly looks up and down • Often needs instructions repeated • Has trouble reading and speUing • Makes reversals - for example: confusing the words “was” and “saw” or the letters “b” and “d” • Is disorganized and frustrated when studying • Makes frequent, “careless” errors Alma Jewell watches as her son, John, works on some of his PACE procedures. Mrs. Jewell says that, “John has felt totally successful in the classroom after starting his PACE training. He is enthusiastic about his work and always reminds me before school when it’s ‘PACE DAY’!” E3 pr-ac essng and cogrutwcs PACE Develops: • Attention • Comprehension • Memory • Processing Speed • Auditory Processing • Logic & Reasoning •Planning • Visual Processing PACE May Be The Very Answer You Seek If your child is between the ages of 6 and 21 and exhibits one or more of these behaviors, call today to schedule a screening to evaluate your chUd’s cognitive proc essing skills. It could be the most important phone caH you wiH make during his or her school years. Learning Enhancement Centers Call Toll Free 1 8662374260 Waynesboro • MiHen or visit our website at mchalker.processingskills. com