Today’s Happenings

Andersonville

Memorial Service: The 34th annual Capt. Henry Wirz Memorial Service is at 2 p.m. today. Sponsored by the Alexander H. Stephens Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) Camp in Americus, the service is to honor the memory of Capt. Henry Wirz, Commandant of Andersonville Prison Camp during 1864-65. Guest speaker is Frank Heathman, Tennessee Society Lt. Commander, Military Order of the Stars and Bars (MOSB), from Gallatin, Tenn. Music will be provided by Mrs. Milton Foster and Millie Foster of Dawson. Tommy Lawrence, local SCV Camp Commander, will be the master of ceremonies, and the local Confederate reenactment group, the Muckalee Guards, will serve as the Honor Guard. Marvin Baugh, mayor of Andersonville, will welcome the group. The public is invited, and in case of inclement weather, the event will be held in the Andersonville United Methodist Church. For information contact James Gaston at 924-7460 or gaston7460@bellsouth.net

Leesburg

Palladium Players: Lee County High School’s Palladium Players present the one-act production of “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” at 2:30 p.m. today at the Clay Auditorium located in Lee County High School.The cost is $5 for the public and free to all drama club star members with an identification card.

This Week

Americus

Free Insurance Help: An investigator from the State Insurance Commissioner’s Office is scheduled to be in Americus from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday at the Courthouse. Call 928-4551 to confirm the investigator’s schedule. Investigators are available to assist you by phone from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays or call toll free 1-800-656-2298 or visit www.gainsurance.org

Board of Equalization: The Sumter County Board of Equalization meets at 8:30 a.m. Monday and Wednesday in the Board of Commissioners meeting room, Sumter County Courthouse, 500 W. Lamar St. The meetings are open to the public.

Free Seminar: “Georgia Workers’ Compensation Legal & Medical Perspectives,” a free seminar for human resources professionals, is from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 12 in the conference room, Americus-Sumter County Chamber of Commerce. Limited seating; reservations required. Complimentary lunch included. RSVP by Monday to Christie Wood 866-995-8663. Co-sponsored by Corporate Health and Ross & Levy Law Offices.