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The Millen News, Wednesday, December 2, 2009 — Page 3 People in the News VFW holds recognition party Local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Commander Byron Scogins presented the All American Awards to mem bers of VFW Post 2776 dur ing the group’s annual party. Dinner was provided for VFW and American Legion mem bers and their wives with Larry Thompson preparing a delectable catfish stew, fried catfish, Boston butt and nu merous side dishes as well as dessert selections. Beverages of choice were available This has become an annual event at the Scogins home with this being the third year. Scogins stated it provides an opportunity to recognize and show appreciation for local veterans and their service to country. Over 30 were in at tendance. Members of the local VFW Post 2776 shown at the group’s annual party where they were presented All American Awards are, from left, first row: Commander Byron Scogins; second row: Ray Garvin, Pam Dwight, Keith Fordham, Larry Thompson, Jesse Guthrie, Randall Brown and Don Leonard; and third row: Bill Mathews, Lamar Faircloth, Elbert Burke, Jim Lindsay and Dana Edenfield. (Photo contributed) Getting GED in family endeavor From left, siblings Rusty Smith and Brittney Smith prove that getting your GED can be a family endeavor. They are stu dents at the Southeastern Technical College Jenkins County Center. (Staff photo by Deborah Bennett) Celebration of Education Essay winners named In an effort to foster student awareness regarding the impor tance of a post-secondary edu cation, East Georgia College and Southeastern Technical College recently sponsored the fifth annual Celebration of Edu cation Essay Contest for el ementary, middle and high school students. The Celebra tion of Education Awards Cer emony was held Nov. 19 at East Georgia College in Swainsboro where the winners of the essay contest were announced. Jenkins County High School (JCHS) senior, Jessica Head, was named the top essay win ner from a field of 10 finalists. Head was awarded a $500 scholarship to her choice of East Georgia College or Swainsboro Technical College. Sophomore, Nathan Lewis, was awarded third place for his essay in the high school division. Of the seven surrounding counties par ticipating in the essay contest, the Jenkins County school sys tem was recognized for having the most participants in the con test. Jenkins County Middle School submitted 254 essays and JCHS submitted 123 essays. From left are essay winners, Nathan Lewis, third place, son of Keith and Wendy Lewis; Jessica Head, top essay winner, daughter of Mike and Anette Head; and Dr. Joseph Kirkland, Jenkins County High School principal. (Photo contributed) Jodi Farrow Kersey and Jim Jarvis Kersey, Javis to exchange vows Plans have been finalized for the wedding of Jodi Far row Kersey and Jim Jarvis. The wedding is planned for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Oak Hill Baptist Church in Millen. The bride-elect is the daughter of Don and Martha Far row of Summertown, and the granddaughter of Sybol L. Toole of Metter. The groom-elect is the son of Eloise Jarvis and the late James F. Jarvis, Sr. of Lakeland, Florida. All friends and family are invited to attend. BOE from P a 9 e 1 Members of the JROTC Raider team recently recognized by the Jenkins County Board of Education are, from left, Col. Ken Wade, Brittany McKinney, James Amerson, Keith Heggs, Keondra Kelly, Ayana Walker, Rubicelo Delgado, Tay Taylor, Tykierra Bobbit, Jerome Taylor, Natalie Branch, Marquis Moody, Anthony Sea, CSM Hayward Thompson. Not shown: Dwayne Snelling, Andres Jeronimo, Fernando Gomez and Brittany Singer. Members of the Jenkins County High School varsity girls softball team recognized by the Jenkins County Board of Education are, from left, Coach Bill Smith, Whitley Clark, Courtnei Earls, Zandra Lake, Ayana Walker, Callie Bailey and Pam Luke. From left, Jenkins County School Su perintendent Melissa Williams is shown congratulating Callie Dailey on being named to State School Superin tendent Kathy Cox’s Student Advisory Council. ALL CLOTHING 25% OFF GUNS ON SALE NOW Register to win a Mystery Gun with every $50 purchase in December Geur, ijiiiurs Open: Tuesday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm / Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Toll Free: (866) 564-2012 E-mail: gwo@windstream.net 120 N. Main Street • Sylvania, GA 30467 No Phone Quotes...All Sales Are Final...All Sales Are As Is NOTICE TO BID The Jenkins County Board of Commissioners would like to request contractors offer the County a bid on replacing the kitchen floor tile and kitchen hallway carpet at the Jenkins County Senior Citizen Center. Bid quotes should be based on industrial grade tile for both of these areas, kitchen and kitchen hallway. Bids will be accepted until 5:00 P.M. Monday, December 14, 2009. These bids will be opened at the regular bi-monthly meeting to be held in the Conference Room on the third floor of the Courthouse Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. The Jenkins County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids received and opened at the appointed time. Jenkins County Board of Commissioners We Can Make It Happen NOW! l|| If you own or have equity in your home, land, mobile home or car, you can gel $1,000, $2,000 or more at Millen Loan and Finance Corporation. Call or come by and discuss your money needs with os today. Monday through Friday 0:30 p m, Closed Saturday MILLEN LOAN and FINANCE CORP. 128 N. 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