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Page 2 — Wednesday, December 23, 2009, The Millen News They gave, and they gave, and they gave! Employees of the local BI-LO store donated a truckload of toys to the local Toys for Tots campaign, sponsored by the Council of Churches. Shown are, from left, Steven Odom, BI-LO employee; Tonya Gearheart, Council of Churches; Xavier Mason, BI- LO employee; Buddy Saxon, BI-LO store manager; Linda Jenkins, BI-LO employee; Callie Sidwel, BI-LO em ployee; and Robin Scott, Jenkins County Family En richment Center. (Staff photo by Deborah Bennett) Members of Millen Woman’s Club recently held a silent auction and $212 was raised to benefit the local Toys for Tots. Members shown are, from left, Vivian Davis, Elaine Brown, Huann Worley, Jean Skinner, Club President Anette Head, Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center Director Mandy Underwood, Marilyn Knight, Diane Wade and Marie Busby. Not pic tured: Kay Green. The De cember meeting and silent auction were held at the home of Vivian Davis, which was beautifully decorated for Christmas. (Photo contributed) Sylvania Ford-Mercury do nated $1,000 in toys to the lo cal Toys for Tots campaign. The donation was a company wide effort with employees doing the shopping. Shown are, from left, Robin Scott, Jenkins County Family En richment Center; Tina Long, Sylvania Ford-Mercury; and Tonya Gearheart, Council of Churches. “We at Sylvania Ford-Mercury would like to thank our Jenkins County customers for their business and appreciate this opportu nity to do something for the less fortunate during the Christmas season,” said Phillip Ayers, owner. (Staff photo by Deborah Bennett) We Can Make It Happen NOW! If you own or have equity in your home, land, mobile home or car, you can get $1,000, $2,000 or more at Millen Loan and Finance Corporation. Call or come by and discuss you r 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 Modern Woodmen ^ sm FRATERNAL FINANCIAL Touching lives. Securing futures.® Supporting the community starts at home 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. Linda.F.Bragg@mwarep.org modern-woodmen.org 2008 Modern Woodmen of America President’s Club Linda Bragg, FIC 121 Terri Dr. Millen, GA 30442 478-982-1824 706-871-0914 Georgia Power seeks rate increase The Atlanta Constitution re ported last week that Georgia Power has requested a rate in crease that would increase the monthly electric bill of residen tial customers by $6.98. The request, if approved by the Georgia Public Service Com mission (PSC), would take ef fect April 1, 2010, raising the typical customer’s monthly bill to $109.42. Of that monthly bill, 42 percent would be attrib uted to fuel costs. Georgia Power is asking for $3.9 billion to cover the costs of fuel for the period from April 2010 to May 2011. This repre sents a $470 million increase over its current fuel cost charge. The new filing was delayed from last spring at the request of Georgia Power due to the economic recession. The PSC will hold public hearings on the matter in Feb ruary 2010 with a decision ex pected to come in March of next year. JCMS to collect food for Golden Harvest Food Bank As Christmas approaches, one local student organization is learning about the importance of giving and community service. Loretta Reynolds, a volunteer with the Golden Harvest Food Bank, recently spoke to mem bers of the Jenkins County Middle School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). Mrs. Reynolds explained that during these tough economic times more families are in need of the services of the food bank. The food bank relies heavily on donations from the community not only at Christmas, but also throughout the year. Mrs. Reynolds described the types of food items that were needed and in response, Pam Luke, local club adviser, ex plained that the FBLA chapter would embarked on their own community service project, Pan try Raid. Members will ask fam ily and friends to raid their pan- tries, cupboards and kitchen cabinets of dried and nonperish able foods for people in need this holiday season. All food col lected by the Dec. 16 deadline will be turned in to the Golden Harvest Food Bank. QUICK STOP 924 Winlhrope Avenue • Millen • 478-982-1636 Sale-All Time CIGARETTES: Marlboro.....$3.69/pk. Ne wport.....$3.7 5/pk. Beer - 30 Can Pack - $19.99 Budweiser • Coors Light • Miller Light Mmy ChiiitniM & Beat Wiislm ton A Happy Mm Year! Loretta Reynolds, Golden Harvest Food Bank, speaks to members of the Jenkins County Middle School FBLA. (Photo contributed) 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. 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