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Page 2 — Wednesday, November 4, 2009, The Millen News
Tigers
The East Georgia Tigers
baseball team recently won an
other championship, their sec
ond win this season. Led by
coaches Adam Lane, Eddie
Conway and Noot Irvin, the
Tigers drove to Brunswick
ready to play baseball where
they won four out of five games
to seal the championship.
The Tigers’ defense held all
five teams played to a total of
14 runs the whole tournament.
This compared to 28 runs
scored by the Tigers during the
event. The Tigers’ defense was
lead by the team’s pitching
staff.
In the first game, Dillon Lane
delivered, but the game was
called before the Tigers could
seal the win. They lost 5-4 to
the Richmond Hill Hooks. The
second game saw Austin Fields
lead the Tigers to a 7-5 win over
the Wayne County Rampage. In
the third game, Dillon Lane
dominated, and TJ Hackle
closed the game with a 10-0 win
over the Richmond Hill Hooks.
The Tigers needed to beat the
Jacksonville Force twice to se
cure the championship. With D.
Brown pitching and the offense
win championship
Members of the Tiger team shown are, from left, first row: Scott Irvin, TJ Hackle, D.
Brown and Jacob Wedincamp; and second row: Coach Adam Lane, James Brown,
Tyler Taylor, Austin Fields, Pete Conway, Dillon Lane, Coach Noot Irvin. (Photo
contributed)
dominating at the plate, the Ti- Austin Fields and D. Brown East Georgia Tigers baseball
gers won the first game 10-2. pitched the final game, and the has just begun for the 2009-
“For the championship, the Tigers beat the Jacksonville 2010 season. To become a
Tigers’ defense played an out- Force 7-5. The Tigers ended the sponsor, please contact Adam
standing game,” commented tournament and headed home at Lane at Lane Brothers Auctions
the coaches. 12 a.m. at (478) 237-5848.
Help us help you, Jenkins County
The Energy Assistance Pro
gram began taking applications
Tuesday, Nov. 3, for homebound
and elderly 65 years and older
households to assist with paying
their home heating costs. If funds
are available, it will be opened to
the general public Tuesday Dec.
1.
To qualify for assistance, ap
plicants must be responsible for
paying the cost of energy for pri
mary home heating source; must
be a U.S. citizenship or legally
admitted alien; must have income
at or below 160% of the poverty
level for Georgia as follows: One
person - $21,458; Two person -
$28,061; Three person - $34,663;
Four person - $41,266; Five per
son - $47,868; Six person -
$54,471; Seven person - $55,709;
and Eight person - $56,947.
Applications will be taken at
the Jenkins County Family En
richment Center Tuesday, Nov. 3,
through Friday, Nov. 20. Appli
cations will be taken by appoint
ment only on Tuesday’s and
Wednesday’s 9 a.m. until noon
and Thursday’s 1 p.m. until 4
p.m. For appointments call (478)
982-8004. For further informa
tion call 1- 866-722-4346.
Applicants must have a copy
of social security cards for every
one in the household; proof of
income for everyone in the
household; and most recent heat
ing bill. The person applying
must have a picture ID and docu
ment showing proof of age. Ap
plicants that have all the informa
tion will have their application
processed much quicker.
No calls will be accepted re
garding the status of an applica
tion once it has been completed.
The pink copy will be mailed
immediately after application has
been processed. JCFEC regrets
this inconvenience, however the
Energy Assistance Program is not
an emergency program, and ap
plicants are encouraged to con
tinue paying on their heating
bills. Limited personnel and the
need to process applications as
quickly as possible make this
necessary.
Road to
Recovery
Jenkins County citizens turned out in record
numbers for the U. S. Department of
Energy’s “Road to Recovery” tour Oct. 27
at the Jenkins County Memorial Library.
The tour provided information on job train
ing, employment assistance programs and
information on remaining Recovery Act jobs
at the Savannah River Site. Those attending
also had the opportunity to submit resumes
to staffing firms. (Staff photo by Deborah
Bennett)
HAWK & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
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The Millen News goes
to upstate New York
Former Millenite, Billy Cates and his wife, Jessie, welcomed
classmate Patsy Spiers Mercer and her husband, David, to
their home in Rochester, NY. Shown are Patsy Mercer and
Billy Cates. (Photo contributed)
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Monday - Salisbury Steak or P/B Jelly Sandwich, Cream Potatoes,
Garden Peas, Juice Bar, Roll or Salad Bar: Lettuce, Tomato, Celery
Sticks, Boiled Egg, Cheese, P/B Jelly Sandwich, Grapes.
Tuesday - Chicken Filet on Bun or P/B Jelly Sandwich, Green Beans,
Dill Pickle Spears, Sherbet 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 Juice Baror Salad Bar: Lettuce,
Tomato, Pickle Spears, Boiled Egg, Cheese, Cold Cut Sandwich,
Grapes.
Thursday - TURKEY DAY: Turkey & Dressing with Gravy or P/B Jelly
Sandwich, Green Beans, Sweet Potato Souffle, Cranberry Sauce, Fruit
Cup, Roll. NO SALADS TODAY.
Friday - Cheeseburger on Bun or P/B Jelly Sandwich, French Fries,
Lettuce, Tomato, Fresh Apples, Chocolate Chip Cookie or Salad Bar:
Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle Spears, Boiled Egg, Cheese, Turkey/Cheese
Sub, Grapes.
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