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Page 2 — Wednesday, August 26, 2009, The Millen News Qualifying begins for City of Millen election By Deborah Bennett cil member Ward #1, to succeed p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at the office 5. Those who are not already reg- Millen News Editor WalterThomas; Council member, of Election Superintendent istered to vote may do so at the Three seats on Millen City Ward #2, to succeed Ivey Wanda Burke at the Jenkins office of the Jenkins County Reg- Council will be up for election in McMillan, and Council member, County Courthouse. istrar, Jenkins County Court- the City of Millen Nonpartisan Ward #3, to succeed James Ford. The qualifying fee each Coun- house. General Election to be held Tues- Candidates may begin qualify- cil member post is $45. For additional information, day, Nov. 3. ing 8:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, The last day to register to vote contact Wanda Burke at (478) Seats up for election are: Coun- and continue to do so until 4:30 in this election is Monday, Oct. 982-5581. We Can Make It Happen NOW! If you own or have equity in your home, land, mobile home or car, you can gel $1,000, $2,000 or more al Millen Loan and Finance Corporahon. Call or come by and discuss your money needs with us today. Farm & Home Ag Line: Armyworm Control Monday through Friday 8:30 a,m.-5:30 p.m. Closed Saturday MILLEN LOAN and FINANCE CORP. 128 N. Gray Street - Millen By Wade Parker County Extension Coordinator In late summer, almost every year, armyworms invade pas tures, hay fields, and turfgrass throughout the state. Particu larly in pastures and hay fields, damage may be severe before the worms are noticed. The grass is not killed, but hay yield and forage can be reduced to almost nothing over whole fields in extreme cases. The damage to established turf is mostly aesthetic, but newly sod ded or sprigged areas can be more severely damaged or even killed. Most of the worms are fall armyworms. The adult moths are active at night and females lay eggs in batches of 50 to sev eral hundred. Eggs hatch in 2 - 10 days, and the young larvae begin to feed on leaf tissue. Damage from small larvae may at first look like skeletonizing, but as the worms grow, the en tire leaf is consumed. Army- worms are most active early and late in the day, spending the hotter hours down near the soil in the shade. Larvae feed for 2 to 3 weeks before pupating in the soil. Moths emerge 10-14 days later. Few insecticides are labeled for use on armyworms in pas tures. The most consistently ef- Brinson speaks to Rotary Club Matt Brinson, Rotarian and president of the Jenkins County Boosters’ Club, gave the Millen Rotary Club program Aug. 18 on the contributions of the Boosters’ Club to the athletic program in Jenkins County. (Photo contributed) Dorminy Johnson participates in pageant Dorminy Marie Johnson re cently participated in the Miss Georgia Princess Program at the Rivercenter for Performing Arts in Columbus. This program is by invitation and is in conjunc tion with the 2009 Miss Geor gia Scholarship Pageant. Dorminy shared this magical experience with Whitney Bush, Miss East Georgia College. She participated in daily rehearsals and productions from Tuesday, June 23, through the finals on Saturday, June 27. She is the 10-year-old daugh ter of David and Angie Johnson and sister to Hil of Swainsboro. She is the granddaughter of Franklin and Marie Garvin of Millen and Hilton and Abby Johnson of Thomasville. ROTC Schedule The Jenkins County High School Army JROTC Raider schedule for competitions is as follows: Aug. 29, Jenkins County; Sept. 12, Statesboro High School, Statesboro; Sept. 19, Portal High School, Portal; Sept. 26, Hephzibah, Blyth Recreation Center, Hephzibah; Oct. 3, Elbert County, Elberton; Oct. 10, Spaulding High School, Grif fin; Oct. 17, Hiram High School, Hiram; Oct. 24, State Raider Championship, Fort Yargo State Park, Winder, 8 a.m.; Oct. 31, Hart County, Pine Valley Recreation Com plex, North Georgia State College, Dahlonega; and Nov. 7, National Raider Championship, Thunder Scout Boy Scout Camp, Molena, 8 a.m. Competition start times are 9 a.m., unless noted differ ently. There is no admission, and concessions will be avail able. Augusta Dental Center J. 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Up front these two products will be more costly, but again the residual activity will help compensate. Spray volume is important to improve the chance of control ling larger worms. I suggest spraying with a minimum of 15 gallons/acre. This will assist the farmer in obtaining the neces sary coverage. Keep in mind that army- worms can defoliate a hay field in a matter of days. As always, call if you have any questions! 982-5644 Modem Woodmen FRATERNAL FINANCIAL Touching lives. Securing futures.® Need to move your 401 (k)? If you change jobs or retire, your Modern Woodmen representative can help you make the right decisions about your 401(k). Modern Woodmen of America offers financial products and fraternal benefits. Call today to learn more. 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