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Page 2 —Wednesday, November 18, 2009, The Millen News 1- V m ■: Hi ito & card case /symphony in Hue pattern) to be given off Vera Bradley patterns and styles retiring this month 20% storewide (cash, check, credit cards only) Register to win Christmas wreath also Decorative Stocking of your choice (up to S tOO 00 regular retail) Drawing at 6 45 p m (must be present to win) Gift baskets, Inspirational gifts„ Gifts for men. New childrens T-Shiri line and gifts. Door prizes wilt be drawn eveiy hour Come meet Hotly who bungs 26 years of floral design experience in Savannah to Wientt! Special discounts are being offered throughout the store ranging Lady Eagles Members of the Jenkins County Middle School girls basketball team are, from left, first row: Leeketria Williams, Christiana Drayton, Precharious Torrence, Amber Branch and Alexis Deal; and second row: Amanda Harden, Olivia Sapp, Jenifer Sanders, Timberly Watson and Artesha Newton. Not Pic tured: Ra’seandra Collier. (Photo contributed) Modern Woodmen Touching lives. Securing futures.® FRATERNAL FINANCIAL Honoring those who served Local veterans were honored at the Jenkins County High School new gym during ceremonies held Nov. 11. The Jenkins County Middle School and High School Band played songs from each military service while the JROTC stood in ranks and saluted service members. Cadets Keondra Kelly and Lewis Williams presented the National Anthem. Cadets William Duck, Henry Yarbrough and Arion Waters presented two musical tributes. Cadet Henry Yarbrough read a poem titled “Heroes”, and another poem “Freedom is not free” was ready. Ayana Walker presented the history of Veterans Day, and cadet Andres Jeronimo closed the ceremony with “Taps”. JROTC members are shown with veterans participating in the program. Veter ans were Major Edwin Arita, USMC; Staff Sergeant Dana Edenfield and Staff Sergeant Jasper Marion, USA; Sergeant Don Leonard, USMC; Sergeant Arthur Milton, USA; Sergeant Larry Thompson, USA; Corporal Elbert Burke, USMC; Specialist Wardell Lewis, USA; Specialist William Matthews, USCG; Private First Class Edward Alsobrooks, USA; Private William Gunn, USA; Private Ray Garvin, USA; and Seaman David Mullins, USN. (Photo contributed) Donate old electronics to JCHS Supporting the community starts at home We Can Make It Happen NOW! If you own or have equity in your home. land, mobile home or car, you can gel SLOOO, $2,000 or more at Millen Loan and Finance Corporation Call or come by and discuss your money needs with us today Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Closed Saturday MILLEN LOAN and FINANCE CORP. 128 N. Gray Street-Millen 982-5644 Eagles basketball Members of the Jenkins County Middle School boys basketball team are, from left, first row: Martese Parris, Alonzo Evans, Demarius Baldwin, Shequille Kelly and De’Andre Gaines; and second row: Charles Williams, Jarvez Watson, Justin Reese, Trentin Drayton, Tyler McMillian and Thai Reese. Not Pictured: Will Finch (Photo contributed) Library News By Sharon Blank It’s almost Thanksgiving! The library will be closed from Thurs day, Nov. 26 until Monday Nov. 30 to allow our staff time to en joy the holiday with their fami lies. We’ll be having a Thanksgiv ing themed storytime this Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 4 pm. Bring your child in to hear Thanksgiving stories and do a Thanksgiving craft or art project! We will not be having storytime next Wednesday, Nov. 25. What do you geek? Everyone has something that they “geek out” about, and from bass fish ing to high-flying, we can help you learn more about it! Want to know more about what other people geek get cool stuff and see what all this geek stuff is about? Go to www.geekthelibrary.org and geek out! Monday, Nov. 30, at 11:30 a.m. we’ll have a wonderful time with “Mommy & Me”, a special pro gram for mothers and children under three years old focusing on playtime, nursery rhymes and all the fun you can have with your little one! Looking for great holiday gifts that won’t break the bank? We have great craft books if you like making things. Don’t have the time? We have lots of great al- most-new and gently-used books on our sale table, waiting to find their way into a Christmas stock ing belonging to a reader you love! From now until New Year’s, you can get a bagful of books for only $1! Now, on to the books! Half Broke Horses', a True-life novel by Jeannette Walls. Lily Casey Smith was no-nonsense, resourceful, and would eventually become the grandmother of the author. Here, Walls tells the story of the woman who was breaking horses with her father at six, riding 500 miles alone on a pony at 15, and who managed to sur vive everything from the Great Depression to the worst Mother Nature cared to throw at her with her spirit intact. Links to this and other great sites can be found at www.sjrls.org Thanksgiving Recipes From America’s Past - Find recipes for mince pie (1832), chestnut stuff ing (1891), roast turkey with truffle gravy (1905), and a vari ety of pies and other holiday dishes. Recipes are accompanied by vintage illustrations. From the Pilgrim Hall Museum (Plymouth, Massachusetts). Well, that’s all for now - see you at the library! Why does your Modern Woodmen repre sentative live and work here? Because that’s the best way to know you ... and the best way to touch lives and secure futures. Our financial services can protect your loved ones and help you reach your financial goals. Our fraternal benefits support families and your community. Call today to learn more. modern-woodmen, org President’s Club Linda Bragg, FIC 121 Terri Dr. Millen, GA 30442 478-982-1824 706-871-0914 Linda.F.Bragg@mwarep.org 2008 Modern Woodmen of America Jenkins County High School Science club is collecting old electronics to recycle. Most electronics contain substances that are toxic and may leach into soil and groundwater. These toxins have been associated with cancer and a range of other disorders. So the club is collect ing electronics that are no longer used to recycle and re duce this type of pollution. Items collected include cellphones, inkjet cartridges, laptop computers, mp3 players, digital cameras, digital video cameras and hand-held game systems. Please, no other items than those listed. The club does not recycle charger cables. Items may be taken to several pick-up locations around Millen. Collection boxes have been placed in Linder Phar macy, Thompson’s Corner on Hwy 25, Rite Aid, Dr. Gay’s office, Dr. Makerson’s office, Bethany Home and Papa’s Pizza. Items may also be dropped off at the school’s of fice or given to a science club member. Thank you, advertisers! - The Millen News from 20-50% off. Drawings for door prizes will be held eveiy hout