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Page 2 —Wednesday, December 16, 2009, The Millen News
FOL conducts membership drive
A membership drive is cur- this by paying dues. They may, County. All checks should be made
rently underway by Friends of also, if they choose, participate Membership dues are as fol- payable to Friends of the Li
the Jenkins County Memorial in volunteer opportunities to lows: personal - $5; couple - brary and mailed to Friends of
Library (FOL). raise funds for the library and $10; family - $15; lifetime (in- the Library, c/o Jenkins County
The mission of FOL is to as- increase the community’s dividual) - $100; small busi- Memorial Library, 223 Daniel
sist the library’s efforts in pro- awareness of the importance of ness - $25; large business - $50; Street, Millen, GA 30442.
viding the best possible service the services the library pro- and non-profit organization or For additional information,
to the community. Members do vides to the people of Jenkins club - $25. call (478) 982-4244.
Restrictions eased on H1N1 flu vaccine
By Deborah Bennett
Millen News Editor
Due to a decrease in the de
mand for the HIN 1 flu vaccine
among the priority groups, the
vaccine is now available to the
general public, those six months
old and over, including the eld
erly, public health officials an
nounced last week.
The vaccine had previously
been restricted to those in the
priority groups which included
pregnant women, people six
months to 24 years old, adults
ages 25-64 with chronic health
problems, caregivers of an in
fant less than six months old and
health care and emergency per
sonnel.
Tammy Burdeaux, district
clinical nursing director, East
Central Health District, said,
“This is a great opportunity now
for those who have wanted the
H1N1 vaccine to get it. We will
still focus our attention on the
priority groups simply because
they are the ones who have had
the most hospitalizations and
deaths. However, with the an
nouncement of expanding the
vaccine outside of the priority
groups, we expect to see more
people, especially the elderly,
wanting to get the H1N1 flu
shot.”
The Jenkins County Health
Department reports that it has a
plentiful supply of the vaccine
available.
As of last week, Georgia had
been allocated more than 2.5
million doses and has ordered
more than 2.1 million.
Nationally, spread of the
H1N1 flu seems to be dropping.
PROGRAM TECHNICIAN NEEDED
The Jenkins County FSA Office will accept
applications for Program Technician position
through the close of business on December 24,
2009. This position for office assistance to help
administer federal farm programs to producers in
Jenkins County. The incumbent will work only
when needed.
This job will be a temporary position not to
exceed April 30, 2010. Salary will depend on
the experience of the person selected, but no less
than $ 1 1.74 per hour.
Vacancy announcements and applications may
be picked up at the Jenkins County FSA office at
837 College Avenue, Millen, GA across from the
fire department.
Police Blotter
The Millen Police Depart
ment (MPD) reported the fol
lowing incidents this week.
Thursday, Nov. 26
• Marcellious Shonta
Phillips of 187 Johnson Street
was charged with failure to
report an accident with dam
age/injuries, driving with a
suspended driver’s license-
first offense and driving under
the influence of alcohol-first
offense.
Monday, Nov. 30
• A MPD officer investigated
an animal nuisance complaint,
second offense. The Animal
Control Officer was contacted
and a ticket will be issued to
the owner of the animal, who
was not at home at the time of
the incident.
• Jimmy Randolph Willis of
3932 Rocky Ford Road,
Sylvania, was charged with
driving under the influence of
alcohol-second offense and
failure to maintain lane (weav
ing).
Tuesday, Dec. 1
• MPD Officers investigated
a criminal trespass complaint
at an Acorn Avenue residence.
Wednesday, Dec. 2
• Cleveland Steptoe of 3674
Fountain Springs Road was
Community VBS holds Christmas dinner
The Community Vacation Bible School group held their Christmas dinner Dec. 9 at
the Jenkins County Senior Citizens Center. (Staff photo by Deborah Bennett)
Relatives attend STC
Relatives Freda Talton, left,
and Debra Kay Talton prove
that getting an education can
be a family affair. Both are
students are the Southeastern
Technical College Jenkins
County Center. (Staffphoto by
Deborah Bennett)
Hites attend USATF
meeting
Jim Hite and Joyce Hodges-
Hite are shown with Marlene
Atwood (GA USATF) and
Meb Keflezighi, winner of this
year’s New York City Mara
thon, at the USATF annual
meeting in Indianapolis Dec.
3-6. Though representing
Georgia athletes over 40, the
Hites occasionally socialize
with Elite athletes, who tend
to be younger. (Photo contrib
uted)
Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center, Inc.
Parents As Teachers Parent Educator
Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center, Inc. is seeking qualified person(s) to fill the position of Parents As
Teachers Parent Educator. Qualified applicants must have positive experience working with parents and young
children and a working knowledge of our community collaborative programs and services. Applicants must dem
onstrate excellent customer service, written and oral communication skills, and have the ability to effectively inter
act with all collaborative staff, partners, and families. This work requires the ability to manage multiple duties
efficiently and simultaneously. Applicants must demonstrate flexibility and have a high degree of dependability
and efficient use of Microsoft Office Suite.
Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualifications for Position
1. High School Diploma or GED minimum - Some college preferred.
2. Georgia Certified Work Ready Certificate - Gold level minimum.
3. Two years related work - Work experience and volunteer experience preferred.
4. Willing to work nights and weekends for special activities.
5. Fluent verbal and written communication skills required.
6. Work thirty (30) hours per week with possible flex time as needed for special events and related
activities. Regular working hours will be 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday.
Occasional Saturday and night work is required.
A job description and employment application can be picked up at the JCFEC Resource Center, 527 Barney Avenue,
Millen, GA 30442. For additional information call Becky Thomas at (478) 982 - 8004. A fully completed employ
ment application and resume must be received by 5:00 PM, Monday, December 28, 2009. Please bring or mail
the application to the JCFEC Resource Center at the address listed above.
(This position is funded through grant funds. Grant funded positions are contingent upon the availability of grant
funding and evaluated outcomes.)
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charged with driving under the
influence of alcohol-first of
fense, failure to maintain lane
(weaving), no insurance and
headlight violation.
Thursday, Dec. 3
• MPD officers investigated
a 911 complaint about a ve
hicle hitting a light pole on
Park Avenue. Found at the
scene was a Mercury grill with
green paint on it.
Clarification
In its coverage of the Millen
City Council November meet
ing that appeared in last week’s
edition. The Millen News re
ported that attorney Evelyn
Hubbard had been hired to con
duct Municipal Court due to the
illness of the current judge. It
should have been noted that her
employment was for only one
court session.
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