The Jasper County 4-H shotgun program is gearing up for the 2020 competition season, Practices will begin on Sunday, Feb. 16 and will be held weekly on Sundays starting at 2 p.m. Students in seventh through 12th grades are eligible. There will be an orientation meeting for potential new team members held today, Feb. 6,…
It’s long been said that the fastest way to a person’s heart is through their stomach. One great way to tug at multiple friends’ heartstrings at once is by hosting a dinner party. While the thought of entertaining and preparing a meal for multiple guests can be quite daunting, dinner parties can be a…
CHRISTIE MCALUM, JIMMY JORDAN, MARI JABLONSKI Mari Jablonski of Jasper County High School, was named Jasper County’s STAR (Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition) student last Friday during the annual STAR banquet held at Washington Park Elementary School. Miss Jablonksi named Christie McAlum as her STAR teacher. Senior Emily Mills represented Piedmont Academy and chose Angie Marks as…
MARVIN JENKINS Marvin Jenkins has a face familiar to many, if not all. If you don’t know him by his face, you will most certainly recognize him by his trade. Most days you can catch Marvin riding his mower, trimming some weeds, or pruning bushes in the brightness of daylight which is usually early mornings.…
Make your cleaning routine something the world would be proud of. Quit using those harsh chemicals that are bad not just for your body but for the environment and figure out a different way to clean. As we get closer to spring, think about the different ways you can make cleaning safe for you, your…
At the start of the New Year, many people adopt a new diet to achieve their resolution of living a healthier lifestyle. However, there are some common dieting misconceptions to be aware of before fully committing to a diet. There is so much information out there about what you should eat to lose weight. So,…
Ethel Mae Spell Young, age 88, of Mansfield, passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at her residence. Ethel Young was born in Douglas on April 28, 1931, to the late Joshua Thomas Spell and Ethel Wright Spell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elton Young in 1999; daughter,…
Healthcare facilities are prone to inefficiencies. There’s so much that can go wrong in a day, and when different emergencies come up with patients, it can feel impossible to keep up sometimes. However, there are some tips we can give to at least make the process a little smoother. For example, aside from patient-facing work,…
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” or so your great-Grandma said. She probably also said, “a stitch in time saves nine.” The idea of fixing small problems before they become big ones is the main reason you need a sewer inspection. Schedule sewer lines inspections every other year or so, especially…
Herman Robert “Buddy” Avant, age 72, of Hillsboro passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020, at the Hospice of Central Georgia in Macon. Buddy Avant was born in Hillsboro, Georgia to the late Herman Glover Avant and Sybil Williams Avant. In addition to his parents, his brother and sister, Calvin Williams Avant and Shirley Anne Avant;…