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The Millen News, Wednesday, October 7, 2015 — Page 3
Childhood Cancer Awareness
Month observed
Tag Office will be
closed October 14
due to a tax digest appointment
in Atlanta. We will re-open October
15 at 8 a.m. No late fees will be
assessed for this day
Optim Medical Center-Jenkins staff observed September as Childhood Cancer
Awareness Month by purchasing T-shirts to support the cause. Shown, from left,
are Sylvia Hutcheson, Bob Sellers, Dianna Bolton, Karla Moore, Erin Walden
and Jill Bazemore. (Photos contributed)
From left, Laurie Overstreet and Ali
cia Johnson, Optim Medical-Jenkins
employees, are shown in theirT-shirts
observing September as Childhood
Cancer Awareness Month.
5tate to celebrate Pre-K Week
Leaders from around the state will show their support for
early childhood education by visiting early learning classrooms
as part of this year’s Georgia Pre-K Week Oct. 5-9, 2015.
Launched five years ago, Pre-K Week’s support from govern
ment, business and community lead
ers grows every year. This year, the
Georgia School Boards Association
joins as a Pre-K Week partner, and
Georgia Power, Synovus and Scho
lastic return as corporate sponsors.
Additional key supporters include
Gov. Nathan Deal and First Lady
Sandra Deal.
"Sandra and I believe that engag
ing Georgia’s children and encour
aging our educators is essential to
preparing students for future suc
cess,” said Gov. Deal. “Ensuring
that Georgia’s youngest scholars
continue to benefit from the Pre-
K program is a top priority of my
administration. By making strategic investments in Georgia’s
Pre-K program, we hope to provide each student with a strong
learning foundation.”
"The support of such influential public and private organi
zations is a powerful statement about the value of children’s
education and learning in the early years,” said Emily Pelton,
Executive Director of Voices for Georgia’s Children, the child
advocacy organization that organizes Pre-K Week each year,
along with its partners. “Investment in early childhood educa
tion creates the foundation necessary for a child to succeed in
nearly every phase of life, from learning to read successfully
by third grade to graduating high school and entering the
workforce.”
During the state’s official Pre-K Week Oct. 5-9, hundreds of
state, business and community leaders will visit Pre-K centers
across the state to witness early learning in action and engage
children and educators. Many will read a favorite children’s book
to young learners. The statewide celebra
tion, which includes all 159 counties, draws
attention to early learning, including Pre-K,
a hallmark program that was pioneered in
Georgia 22 years ago.
According to DECAL Commissioner Amy
M. Jacobs, “DECAL readily acknowledges
that Georgia Pre-K Week, like the Pre-K
program itself, would not be possible without
the unwavering commitment of our public
and private partners. We appreciate how
more and more individuals and organizations
clearly understand how important quality
early education is to the future of our children
and our state.”
Georgia Pre-K Week is developed with
the support of Scholastic and the Georgia
Department of Early Care and Learning
(DECAL). Joining Voices for Georgia’s Children as partners
on Georgia Pre-K Week are Black Child Development Institute
Atlanta, Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy, Georgia Child
Care Association, Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready
Students, Georgia Family Connection Partnership, Georgia
Partnership for Excellence in Education, Georgia Public Library
Service, Georgia Vision Project, Multiple Junior League Chap
ters, Quality Care for Children, United Way of Greater Atlanta,
and YMCA of Metro Atlanta.
Planters Electric
Membership Corporation
ANNUAL MEETING
Thursday, October 15, 2015
6:30 p.m. Registration
7:30 p.m. Business Meeting
Location: Jenkins County High School Gym
440 North Avenue - Millen Georgia
Millen Home Care Medical, Inc.
5S0 College Ave. - Millen, GA 30442 - 478-982-1999
As of September 11, 2015, Millen Home Care Medical has been closed
permanently. We want to ensure all our clients are taken care of. Clients can
call 478-982-1999 and leave your name and where you would like your records
to be faxed.
A certified letter of this notification is also being mailed. We regret that it has
come to this but increasing costs, government regulations, and cut backs
have given us no choice. We apologize for any inconvenience. We greatly
appreciate all of our clients that we have grown to know over the years.
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Sheriffs Report
The Jenkins County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents
for the time period of Septl. 295 - Oct. 1.
Domestic/Family Disturbance - Williams Estate Road, Sept. 28; Williams Estate Road, Sept.
28; Optim Medical-Jenkins - to take report, Sept. 28.
Theft by Taking - Horse Creek Road, Sept. 30.
Motor Vehicle Accident W/Injuries - E. Winthrope Avenue, Sept. 25.
Motor Vehicle Accident/Deer - 2 incidents.
Motor Vehicle Accident/No Injuries - 1 incident.
Vehicle Unlock - 3 incidents.
School Traffic Detail - 1 incident.
Damage to Property - 1 incident.
Funeral Escort - 1 incident.
Livestock/Carcass on Roadway - 1 incident.
Keys Locked in Vehicle - 3 incidents.
Suspicious Vehicle - 2 incidents.
Booking log
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Jenkins County Jail Booking Log Sept. 25 - Oct. 1
Rhonald Darrell Newton - No Driver’s License, Speeding, Failure to Maintain Lane/Improper
Lane Usage, Improper Stopping on Roadway, Seat Belt Violation, Improper Lane Change, Fail
ure to Signal While Turning or Changing Lanes; Georgia State Patrol Post-Statesboro; Sept. 26.
Christopher Jon Rhodes - License Suspended or Revoked, Tire Requirements; Georgia State
Patrol Post #21; Sept. 26.
Rhonda Melissa Roberson - Speeding, Child Restraints, License Suspended or Revoked;
Georgia State Patrol Post 21; Sept. 26.
Rachel June Scholz - Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Crossing Guard
Lines/Contraband; Jenkins County Sheriff’s Office; Sept. 26.
William Harold Colson - DUI-Refusal, No Driver’s License; Georgia State Patrol Post 21;
Sept. 28.
Earl Anthony Williams - 24 Hour Hold/Per Courts; Jenkins County Sheriff’s Office; Sept. 28.
Ashley Brinson - Hold for MPD; Millen Police Department; Sept. 30.
Randall Bryan Sherrod - Parole Violation; Parole Board; Sept. 30.
Neighborhood
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Hwy. 25 South • Formerly HiTeer Food (t Fuel Station
DRINKS
Pepsi 12 pack
Fountain drinks
Crushed nugget ice
FOOD
Sunday Chicken Special
12 Piece mixed box
Breakfast bowl $2®®
Channel Catfish
FUEL
Off Road (Farm) diesel fuel
On Road diesel fuel
Hydraulic oil
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 5 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 5 a.m. • midnight