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Page 2 — Wednesday, July 29, 2009, The Millen News Minimum wage increases to $7.25 By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor Some workers may notice a slight increase in their pay- checks this week, thanks an in crease in the federal minimum wage that went into effect Fri day, July 24. The increase from $6.55 to $7.25 per hour amounts to $28 weekly for those working the standard 40- hour work week. This was the last of a three- step increase in the minimum wage that began in July 2007. Minimum wage at that time in creased from the $5.15 per hour, established in 1997, to $5.85 per hour. In July 2008, the minimum wage increased to $6.55 per hour. The Minimum Wage Act was passed in 1938 and a mini mum wage rate of 28 cents was established. Increases fol lowed through the years so that by Jan. 1, 1978, the rate was $2.65 per hour and $4.95 by Jan. 1, 1991. It was in creased to $5.15 per hour in 1997, and was not raised again until 2007. Commission may require companies to carry Worker’s Compensation By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor Companies contracting with the Jenkins County Commission ers may be required to carry Workers Compensation insur ance. A discussion of the matter during the group’s July 7 meet ing resulted in the decision being made to contact the county attor ney about the county’s needs, the associated cost and whether or not all small contractors doing business with the county should be required to carry the insurance. Field Director Grady Lane was in attendance and discussed with the commissioners the need for a contract with Stantec Consulting Services for landfill groundwater monitoring as well as dealing with dry contaminated wells at the landfill. The commissioners approved a contract price of $7,500 with Stantec for both is sues. Director Lane also noted the need for additional pickup trucks for the Road Department. The commissioners approved the pur chase of a vehicle from Venture Auto Sales, Inc. at a price of $8,900, and Commissioner Tommy Lane was authorized to replace the motor in another ve hicle. Commissioner Lane also dis cussed the need for an incinera tor at the landfill. Other actions taken by the commissioners included the fol lowing: • Approved #1 county logo with additions; • Approved nomination of these citizens for consideration for membership on the Jenkins County Hospital Authority - Jewel Anfield, Bobby R. Dailey, Ralph Crowe, Mike Lane, Buddy Harvill, Gregg Griffin, Bobby Anthony, Wanda Dwight and Brien Linder; • Approved the reappointment of Troy Gay to serve on the Jenkins County Recreation Board for another three year term; • Approved the reappointment of Charles Drummer to serve an other five year term on the Jenkins County Department of Family and Children Services Board; • Approved the appointment of Art Johnson to serve a five year term on the Jenkins County De partment of Family and Children Services Board; • Approved the purchase of a half-page ad in the ACCG Year book at of a cost of $548.45; and • Approved the purchase of a full page ad in the Jenkins County Athletic Booster Club program at a cost of $125. JCHS Awards From left, Kevin Belanger and Marsha Madray present $1,000 High School Heroes Scholar ships to Shante Bynes, Trevor Weathersby, Cierra Joyner, Amanda Godbee and Sheila Boone. The presentations were made during Jenkins County High School’s academic awards pro gram. (Staff photos by Deborah Bennett) Georgia Southern University Educational Talent Search awards were presented by Issac Taylor. From left, are Taylor, Patrica Milton, Chris Carter, Shanique Prescott, Breonna Smart, Porsea Cooper, Shante Bynes and Jalissa Banner. From left, Sharon Holton pre sents Yearbook Editors, Sheila Boone and Melissa White with awards. Nancy Deal presents the Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award to Jessica Head. JROTC awards were pre sented CSM Hayward Thompson and Col. Kenneth R. Wade. From left, are CSM Thompson, Andres Jeronimo, Brianna Joiner, Chris Hillis and Col. Wade. 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 Knife Sale: 25% Off Summer Clearance Sale on Columbia Sportswear From Shoes & Shorts to Shirts & Pants Cooler Sale: All Colmeman Coolers 20-40% Off No Phone Quotes...All Sales Are Final...All Sales Are As Is We Can Make It Happen NOW! If you own or have equity in your home, land, mobile home or car, you can get $1.000, $2,000 or more al Millen Loan and Finance Corporation. Call or come by and discuss your money needs wilh us today. Monday Ihrough Friday 0:30 a,m,-5:30 p m. Closed Saturday MILLEN LOAN and FINANCE CORP. 128 N. Gray Street - Millen 982-5644 JBIKINS COUNTY SCHOOLS 2009-2010 calendar New Slat! OrieMion [te-Planimi Open Emm Elm toy flf Sctod Labor Jay MOty. tad tf IfL Ii«WeelB„ Fall Ebtidip _ Ttiesday-fTidjy_ Triia/ —Monday —Noafoy, Wundiy-Mduy- Early Release Jay .Thrnliy. Ttacitr tuarviff fl*y - JYiday - 'feaBkHjivLDj Holiday*-.—. ~ -Mwidiy-hiday. End nr 2nd Nine Week! 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