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Page 2 — Wednesday, September 9, 2009, The Millen News Local school board members complete training Jenkins County School Su perintendent Melissa Williams recently recognized Jenkins County Board of Education (BOE) members for success fully completing board member training activities sponsored by the Georgia School Boards As sociation. Receiving certificates of recognition at the August 17 meeting of the BOE were Carroll Gay, chairman; Roderick Campbell, vice-chair man; Freddie Brinson, Roy Cook and Irene Drummer. Georgia was among the first states in the nation to require that local school board members receive training to ensure qual ity educational leadership. Board members receive training on topics such as Georgia’s Quality Basic Education Act (QBE), budgeting and financ ing, legal and policy issues, school and community relations and the roles and responsibili ties of the school board. “By participating in training and board development activi ties, local school board mem bers show their dedication to improving the educational sys tem for the students within their communities,” said Mrs. Will iams. "Life-long learning doesn’t just apply to our stu dents; it applies to all of us, es pecially those in a leadership role in public education.” Police Blotter Saturday, Aug. 15 • A Statesboro resident re ported the theft of several items from her vehicle while it was parked at Popeye’s restau rant. Tuesday, Aug. 25 • An Old Waynesboro Road resident reported the theft of a pistol from her vehicle. • A Jacksonville, Fla. resi dent reported that the tag was stolen from his vehicle while it was parked at a local motel. • Nicholas Walter Dudarenke of 604 Harvey Street was charged with simple battery and obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers. • Officers investigated a criminal trespass report at a Vir ginia Avenue residence. • A Toole Court resident re ported that someone known to him let the air of out of the tires on his vehicle while it was be ing worked on at R & M. Auto. Wednesday, Aug. 26 • A Cleveland Avenue resi dent reported that someone broke the glass on the back slid ing glass door of his residence. Sunday, Aug. 30 • A Drexel Avenue resident reported that someone known to him pointed a high power rifle at his face and threatened him. • A Victor Street resident re ported that someone known to her pointed a rifle at her as she attempted to exit the residence. Monday, Sept. 1 • A Gilmer Street resident re ported that she was approached by a black male as she arrived at the residence and robbed of her pocketbook at gun point. Rotary Governor visits Rotary District 6920 Governor Clyde Taylor visited the Millen Rotary Club Wednesday, Sept. 2. Shown with the governor are Joey McBride, director; Watson Rocker, member; F. A. Black, director; Wanda Burke, director; Sue Taylor, spouse of Governor Taylor; Doug Lambert, assistant governor; Governor Taylor; Art Johnson, president; Randy Hill, secretary/treasurer; John Jackson, director; and Joey Kirkland, president-elect. (Photo contributed) CALLED MEETING TO SET MILLAGE The Jenkins County Board of Commissioners has called a special meeting in order to set the millage rate for the upcoming tax year. This meeting will be held in the Commissioners' Conference Room on the third floor of the Courthouse on September 17, 2009 at 8:00 P.M. All concerned citizens are invited to attend this meeting. 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Shinseki; numerous politicians; retired four star Air Force General Michael Hayden, former director of the CIA; Connie Stevens, actress and musician; Baseball Hall of Fame great Rick Monday; and Brigadier General Rhonda Comum, the female black hawk pilot shot down during Operation Desert Storm and was a prisoner of war until hostilities ceased. All American Commanders were recognized and at tended a breakfast with the VFW Commander in Chief. (Photo contributed) Correction The address of Kids Korner was incorrectly listed in a cut line appearing in last week’s edition of The Millen News. The business is located at 610 N. Masonic Street. The Millen News regrets the error. 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