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The Millen News, Wednesday, September 2, 2009 — Page 3 People in the News Justin McBride promoted to First Lieutenant During a ceremony held Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the headquarters of the First Battalion, 121 st Infantry Regiment in Winder, Justin Grey McBride was promoted to First Lieutenant. The order states, “The President of the United States, acting upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the Amry, has re posed special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidel ity and professional excellence of Justin Grey McBride. In view of the qualities, demonstrated leadership potential and dedicated service to the United States Amy, he is hereby promoted to First Lieutenant with a date of rank of 01 June 2009.” He is the son of Buford and Melodye Williams of Millen and Jerry McBride of Sylvania. He is the grandson of Melvin and Annelle Dickey of Millen. Tyler Wagner is shown on the JumboTron as he announces the Atlanta Braves’ starting lineup for the Aug. 22 game. (Photo contributed) Tyler Wagner announces starting line up for the Braves A Millen 7th grader was the guest Public Address Announcer at the Atlanta Braves game Saturday, Aug. 22. As part of Braves Radio Network Affiliates weekend, Tyler Wagner won a raffle to announce the starting line up for the home team while pictured on the JumboTron in front of 35,000 fans at Turner Field. Tyler was joined in the control room by his brother Austin and father John Wagner of WXRS Radio, Swainsboro, and Braves Public Address Announcer Casey Motter. After Tyler’s duty on the microphone he met team president Commission from page 1 County and recommended that Jenkins County plan this type of activity. Commissioner Lane was requested to gather information and report back to the group. Field Director Grady Lane reported on repairs that were needed at the Jenkins County Memorial Library, Jenkins County ASCS, Jenkins County Health Department, Jenkins County Senior Citizen Center and Headstart buildings. The commissioners instructed that bids for repairs to all of the buildings, except the Senior Citizen Center and Headstart building, be advertised. There was general agreement among Happy birthday! Martha Robbins celebrated her 80 th birthday Sunday, Aug. 23, with a fish fry attended by family and friends. (Photo contributed) # School Menu# JENKINS COUNTY Sept. 7-11 Monday - HOLIDAY Tuesday - Chicken Fajita w/Shell or P/B Jelly Sandwich, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese & Sour Cream, Corn on Cob, Donut or Salad Bar: Lettuce, Tomato, Celery Sticks, Boiled Egg, Pimento Cheese, Grapes, Graham Crackers, Saltines. Wednesday - Corn Dog or P/B Jelly Sandwich, French Fries, Carrot Sticks & Dip, Graham Crackers or Salad Bar: Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle Spears, Boiled Egg, Cheese, Cold Cut Sandwich, Grapes. Thursday - Chicken Filet on Bun or P/B Jelly Sandwich, Green Beans, Sherbet, Dill Pickle Spear or Salad Bar: Lettuce, Tomato, Celery Sticks, Cheese, Tuna or Chicken Salad, Grapes, Graham Crackers, Saltines. Friday - Cheeseburger on Bun or P/B Jelly Sandwich, French Fries, Lettuce, Tomato, Apple Slices, Birthday Cake or Salad Bar: Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle Spears, Boiled Egg, Cheese, Turkey/Cheese Sub, Grapes. John Schuerholtz who told him, "Not to pressure you, but I hope you gave us a good lineup. We need to win this game.” It must have worked. The Braves jumped out to a 4-0 lead at the end of the first inning, and held on for a 4-3 victory over league rival Florida Marlins. Tyler was also accompanied to the game by his mother. Dale Wagner, and grandmother, Marie Busby, the widow of former Braves’ third base coach Jim Busby. Single Economy Deotui'-i 1 Augusta Dental Center p c J. Michael Scoh HMD Lee l>h ftVilinJ * 'ilr. arrcjrt OrJi Vie.; MC, D*icnMr, Ortir:*:. 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(Photo contributed) Jenkins County teen set to graduate from Georgia’s Youth Challenge Academy Floyd Brinson III of Millen was among 215 youth who gradu ate from the Fort Gordon Youth Challenge program 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Bell Auditorium located in Augusta. Georgia’s Youth Challenge is a 22- week residential youth pro gram for teens aged 16-18 who have dropped out of school. The military-styled program provides teens with the opportunity to complete basic academic courses leading to a high school di ploma or GED. The voluntary program also provides teens valu able life skills training emphasizing academic, physical fitness and personal discipline. The Georgia National Guard operates two Youth Challenge Academy campuses in the state, the original campus at Fort Stewart near Savannah, and a second campus at Fort Gordon near Augusta that opened in 2000. To date more than 8,500 for merly “at risk” teens have graduated from the Youth Challenge Academy program at the two Georgia campuses. Knife Sale: 25% Off Summer Clearance Sale on Columbia Sportswear Ffltw* A Sminrii IB Siinrfs & Pan's Cooler Sale: All Clhmlmaiv Okllebs 20-10% Oh □St Quotes...Alt Sates Are Final...Alt Sates Are As ts Ortn: Tutsda, 1 - Fridas ? ant - (i pm' Viturdsi t an' - ,1 pm Toll Jtvc: (866) 5W-20I2 E-mail: gwoftaUteUel 120 N. Main Street • Sylvania, GA 30467 the board to offer the Headstart building for sale to the organi zation that currently leases the building. Other actions taken by the commissioners included the fol lowing: • Approved the purchase of an Alamo Boom Cutter at an an nual lease/purchase cost of $17,757.80 with the lease pe riod being five years; • Approved the LARP road list for 2010; • Approved the part-time em- OATS Bagged or Bulk 97% Germination Call 478-982-4847 or (912) 536-1562 ployment of Otis Dailey, com munity service supervisor; Tisha Robertson, meals van driver; and Jill Clayton, backup driver and clerical; and • Approved the #1 logo to present Jenkins County for all purposes. mm Old Fashioned Soda Shop 615 Cotton Ave. Millen www, a nti q uesandsod ash o p.co m 47^-982*1200 / year Anniversary y Customer Appreciation Day September 5 Free Rootbeer Float 2:00pm - 5:00pm NOTICE The Jenkins County Board of Education does hereby announce that the millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held at the Board of Education Central Office on September 21,2009 at 7:00 PM and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-32 does hereby publish the following presentation of the current year's tax digest and levy, along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the past five years. CURRENT 2009 TAX DIGEST AND 5 YEAR HISTORY OF LEVY COUNTY SCHOOL 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Real & Personal 132,285,603 136,818,074 140,278,173 225,868,086 221,764,180 223,119,065 Motor Vehicles 16,059,110 15,675,420 15,185,340 16,332,720 16,846,480 18,288,750 Mobile Homes 3,583,738 3,337,942 3,231,836 2,967,384 2,842,220 2,805,169 Timber - 100% 7,302,438 5,094,039 5,617,078 3,600,949 4,584,696 4,610,520 Heavy Duty Equip 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gross Digest 159,230,889 160,925,475 164,312,427 248,769,139 246,037,576 248,823,504 Less M&O Exemptions 9,278,450 11,926,862 12,810,538 22,236,184 30,977,210 44,364,604 Net M&O Digest State Forest Land Assistance 149,952,439 148,998,613 151,501,889 226,532,955 215,060,366 204,458,900 Grant Value 0 0 0 0 0 2,917,542 Adjusted Net M&O Digest 149,952,439 148,998,613 151,501,889 226,532,955 215,060,366 207,376,442 Gross M&O Millage 10.520 10.500 10.500 9.500 12.900 12.901 Less Rollbacks 0 0 0 0 0 0 Net M & O Millage 10.520 10.500 10.500 9.500 12.900 12.901 Total School Taxes Levied $1,577,500 $1,564,485 $1,590,770 $2,152,063 $2,774,279 $2,675,363 Net Taxes $ Increase $37,163 -$13,015 $26,285 $561,293 $622,216 -$98,916 Net Taxes % Increase 2.41% -0.83% 1.68% 35.28% 28.91% -3.57%