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Page 2 - Wednesday, December 29, 2021 The Millen News themillennews .com Don’t forget the birds Winter is here and the cold, damp days are upon us, don’t forget the birds. Not all birds migrate south for the winter, some stay here with us. During the winter, food for the birds is scarce and a little helping hand is always nice. One beautiful bird that stays with us during the winter and is also associ ated with Christmas time is the Cardinal. The Car dinal is a beautiful bird of regal red and accented with black. It has been said that when a Cardinal appears, it is a gentle reminder of a loved one that has passed. Although they are no lon ger with us, they remain forever cherished in our heart. The fond memories we shared, the love that filled our lives with them will never part. Take a few minutes and check your bird feeder, repair it or replace it if it needs to be replaced or if you do not have one, now is a good time to get one. Place it where you can watch it and enjoy the birds that will visit it often. It is amazing to see the different birds in all colors and shapes that will visit. Bird seed is available in most retail stores sell ing pet supplies and local garden centers. There are several different types of seed, some for songbirds, seeds for larger birds and a wild bird mix. The sunflower mix is good this time of year. This is an at tractive mix for cardinals and for other winter birds. Once you fill your bird feeder, sit back, and enjoy the birds. As always, join your local garden club for a wealth of information and fellowship. VA conducts first IVL cardiology procedure A ground-breaking technique offers Veteran patients new life-saving options for clearing calcified arteries. This week, two Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center cardiologists conducted the Medical Center’s first Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) procedure, an innovative technique for restoring blood flow to blocked and calcified arteries. “The Veteran on whom we conducted the IVL procedure had a previous bypass surgery and a heavily calcified coronary artery narrowing,” said Charlie Norwood VA cardiologist Dr. Mahendra Mandawat, who alongside his VA colleague Dr. Stuart Cavalieri, conducted the procedure Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. “The Veteran had no other viable options for opening blood flow to his artery, so this technology offers life-saving possibilities for our patients, moving forward.” Heavily calcified arteries pose significant risk for traditional arterial procedures, such as angioplasty, during which the high-pressure balloon can rupture a calcified artery. IVL technology, approved by the FDA this year, offers cardiologists a safer option. Much like technology used to break up kidney stones, the “shockwave” IVL technology empowers VA physicians to fracture the calcium into miniscule pieces in Veteran patients’ arteries using sonic pressure waves, allowing for the safe expansion of the artery and restored blood flow with the placement of a stent. “This is game-changing technology for Charlie Norwood VA and, more importantly, our Veteran patients,” said Dr. The Millen Rotary Club recently donated children’s books that were distributed over the Christ mas holiday. Millen Rotary Club President Shana Brinson said, “if we can help one child to read by giving them a book then we have done our job.” Pictured are: Tara Cooper, Shana Brinson, Jes sica Suggs, Jeff Brantley, Tonya Bailey, Jessica Wilson, Wanda Burke, Randy Hill and Don Gay. (photo contributed) Follow us Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday to the auction man/ad guy/Sammy! 58 looks good on you! From all of us at Spring Creek Auction and The Millen News! on INSTAGRAM xi themillennews Robin Jackson, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Director. “It’s a testimony to how Augusta VA is pursuing and employing cutting- edge technology in serving the CSRA veteran community. AU MEDICAL continued from page 1 explains, “Having access to the AU Medical Center network of specialty pro viders, such as obstetrics/ gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology or neurology is key to helping patients have the best outcome possible.” The program is expected to give JCMC staff an interface to connect wit the AU staff to evalu ate patients in real-time. The equipment allows for EKGs, vitals, patient charts, and biometric data. “In emergency situ ations, seconds count and outcomes can worsen if patients have to travel especially with time sen sitive critical conditions such as strokes, heart at tacks, trauma, and com plications during child birth,” says Poythress. Happy Birthday, Paul Paul Heam, youngest grand son of Debbie and Terry Hearn and son of Paul and Tara Hearn, recently cel ebrated his 8th birthday! “I ate a subway sandwich for the first time,” Paul says. Happy Birthday Paul from all of us at The Millen News! 5 Tips for Sticking to a Schedule in the New Year Sticking to a schedule is good for health, wellness and productivity, and the start of a new year is the perfect time to form great habits. Resolve to adhere to a daily routine with the following tips and tricks: • Write it down: The act of writing things down can help reinforce priorities. Keep a list of short- and long-term goals, events and meetings. Be sure to check items off your list as you complete them. Doing so can help you stay motivated. • Get a good watch: Keep yourself accountable with a good watch. The line-up of Ed ifice watches by Casio are not only stylish, they contain must-have productivity fea tures, such as multiple alarms, as well as countdown timers displaying the remaining time until the alarm beeps. They also connect with your smartphone and offer cool, sync-up features that help you keep your essentials organized, such as “phone finder.” If you prefer a sportier timepiece, Pro Trek watches offer similar alarm features, along with step counters and sensor technology like altimeters, compasses and more, all of which are great for hikes, fishing expeditions and other outdoor activities. • Keep it consistent: Keep both bedtime and the time you awake consistent day-to- day. Doing so can mean better quality slumber so you will be more alert, energized and ready to tackle tasks. Consistent meal times can also be beneficial, helping you maintain your energy throughout the day, manage metabolism and avoid hunger. • Don’t overdo it: It can be tempting to try to schedule more tasks and to-dos into your day than is actually realistic. Doing so however can leave you feeling constantly stressed, and always in catch-up mode. Be sure your schedule offers you sufficient time to actually complete tasks and travel between appointments. • Practice self-care: Downtime is essential. Whatever self-care looks like to you, be sure to build it into your schedule, whether that means relaxing with a good book, getting together with friends or working out. Make 2022 the year you finally create and maintain a well-balanced schedule. With smart habits, you’ll be more inclined to stick with the program. CENSUS continued from page 1 resulting in 1,655 resi dents reported as living in the district. District 3, Perkins pre cinct, reported a 2.76% decrease in population, resulting in 1,482 resi dents living in the district. District 4, Senior Citi zens Center precinct, re ported the largest increase in population with a 63.85% growth, resulting in 2,497 residents living in the district. District 5, Four Points precinct, reported a 5.12% increase in population re sulting in 1,602 residents living in the district. Jenkins County has a total population of 8,674 residents. Earlier popula tion totals reported, in cluded the Jenkins County Correc tional Center inmates. How ever, to illustrate an ac curate picture of the county popula tion, fluid to tals have been removed. As redistricting continues to be addressed, more changes will be proposed. Draft - Jenkins County District Lines Great Deals For The New Year! HAPPY NEW V E A P Open Monday - Friday 10 - 6 Closed New Years Day (478)401-5028 123 North Gray Street - Millen, Georgia 30442