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The Lee County Ledger, Thursday, July 5, 2001 - Page 7B A Properly Edged Lawn Can Save Lawn Care Time CLASSIFIED ADS All Classified Advertising 150 Per Word In Advanced Unless Regular Account Maintained Minimum Charge .... $2 00 Free Non-Commercial Classified Ads For Subscribers (ARA) - Thanks to inexpen sive string trimmers or "weed whips," trimming the edge of a lawn is no longer backbreaking work. But it is work that homeowners can mostly avoid by choosing "maintenance free" edging materials where a lawn borders trees, flower beds, fences and foundations. Choosing the proper edging materials can eliminate hours from the typical homeowner's yard maintenance over the spring and summer months. "Although string trimmers are easier to use than grass shears, letting the lawnmower cut that grass is even easier," says Jeremy Powers, a writer for national home and how-to (ARA) - For most people, gardening is a relaxing, outdoor activity, as much anticipated as the coming of spring. But for those of us without the requisite 'green thumb,' the stress of tending to a garden and generat ing flourishing produce or flowers can be a daunting task. Still for others, the simple action of bending down for a long period of time deters them from enjoying their spring pastime. Now, a different method of gardening, called raised-bed gardening, is increasing the enjoyment for gardeners everywhere, and making this sometimes strenuous activity productive and fun. Raised-bed gardens offer gardeners a number of advantages over conventional gardening. Because you can easily supply your own soil mix, raised beds enable you to improve the quality of the soil where it naturally has a high clay content. The raised bed can also give you a head start on planting because its soil warms earlier than ground soil. You can work in wetter weather without getting your feet muddy or compacting the garden soil, and you can do less bending as you tend your plants and pick your vegetables. A typical raised garden consists of long beds six inches to three feet high. The beds Money, From Page 8B watering during rain or heavy cloud cover. The costs of underground sprinkler systems vary around the country, but a professionally installed system can cost $1,500 to $3,000. The price will depend on how complicated your landscaping is and the size of your lot. If you install the system yourself, it can cost less than $1,000. Focus on the Environment It's great to save money on utility bills, but it's even better to save the environment. Tree planting and appropriate landscaping can control erosion, clean the air, reduce the need for pesticides and protect water supplies. For more information about landscaping for energy effi ciency, ask the landscaping professionals at your local nursery or visit the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network Web site at www.eren.doe.gov. * Source: U.S. Department of Energy, www.eren.doe.gov. Courtesy of ARA Content, www.aracontent.com, e-mail: info @ aracontent.com publications. "Meticulous gardeners may spend nearly as much time with a string trimmer as they do with the mower." The easiest way to keep the lawn looking good without extra work is a distinct edge that can be mowed over without ruining the edging or mower blade. Plastic edging meets these criteria, but requires digging and trenching to install. Powers says, "Many plastic lawn edging products eventu ally work themselves out of the ground. Not only does this look terrible until repaired, but mowing over the dislodged edging becomes virtually impossible". A variety of wood products should be no broader than you can reach, but they can extend as far as your property lines allow. The path between beds can be as narrow as 12 inches or so. To prevent mud, you can top the path with gravel or build a preserved wood walkway. Preserved wood is an excel lent material to use when building raised beds. Because of its long life and ability to resist termites and decay, pressure- treated wood is ideal for the garden. "Some organic gardening publications have objected to the use of preserved wood in gardens because of the chemi cals used to pressure-treat the wood," said Mel Pine, manager of communications for the American Wood Preservers Institute (AWPI) in Fairfax, VA. "But research conducted by extension agents and academics in Texas found no cause for alarm." Nevertheless, Pine added, gardeners who are concerned may line the wood with heavy- duty plastic. A plastic drop cloth normally used for painting might be one inexpensive source for the plastic liner. Once the walls of the raised bed have been constructed, you can fill in the beds with soil and compost. Then you're set to also offer "mower friendly" options for edging if installed properly. However, even cedar and redwood lumber will rot over time with ground contact unless it is treated with a preservative. "Green-treated lumber can look too industrial for some people," Powers said. Because brick and stone can ruin a mower blade, make sure it is smooth on top and wide enough for the mower wheel to ride on. Powers comments. "If your edging material won't allow you to run the mower over it, choose a product with a shape that minimizes trimming. Any edging with little nooks and crannies, such as odd shaped stones, will make the plant. With the efficiency of your raised-bed garden, it's likely that you'll have produce for yourself and your family, with plenty left over to share. The Texas research on the safety of preserved wood in gardens and a host of additional information can be found on the AWPI's Web site. www.preservedwood.com. Courtesy of ARA Content. www.aracontent.com, e-mail: info @ aracontent.com trimming job much more time consuming." Tree bases are one of the most common yard areas trimmed with "weed whips." Both string trimmers and mowers are responsible for the majority of tree deaths after planting due to damage to the bark. Unfortu nately, product options for edging around individual trees, particularly younger trees when their bark is most fragile, is limited. Edging products are made by numerous manufacturers.and are readily available at home and garden centers. Courtesy of ARA Content, www.aracontent.com, e-mail: info @ aracontent.com NOTICE The Lee County FSA Office, USDA, will be selling, by sealed bid, one surplus Olivetti Fax Machine. The machine is used, in fair con dition and may be inspected at the FSA Office in the Lee County Governmental Build ing during normal business hours. Sealed bids must be submit ted by Friday. July 13, 2001 and will be opened at 9:00 a.m. in the Lee County FSA Office on Monday July 16th. The County Office reserves the right to reject any and all bids deemed unacceptable. For more information call 759-9267. FOR SALE: Gateway EV 700 Computer, monitor, key board, Canon S 400 color printer; Good condition, speaker wire needs repairing: Call 759-0149 or 759-0116. July 12 FOR SALE: Yamaha Wave Runner with trailer and cover; Used less than 90 hours; Great condition; Call 435- 5178 and leave message or call after 6:00 p.m.. July 12 MOBILE HOME FOR SALE Single-wide, 3 BR, 1 BA, central AC, ready to roll: $6000 firm. Call 846-4399. July 5 FOR SALE Solarflex and iron plate weight set. $400. Call 432-7137. July 5 FOR SALE: 1987 4 door Cadallic. Good con dition; Call 759-2194. July 5 FOR SALE: TIME-OUT BABIES Large selection of Time-Out Baby Dolls (with faces) for sale; Call 434-1793. FOR SALE: 3 pieces one inch square tubing 21 feet long, $50; Large electric stainless steel rotisserie, holds 6 chickens, $100; Lazier electric four wheel scooter, $1000; elec tric wheelchair lift for car, $200; bedside toilet, $25; Electric hos pital bed. $100; Call 759-6295. July 5 BLUEBERRIES FOR SALE: Blueberries for sale; Monday, through Saturday morning; seven miles north of Leesburg on High way 195, turn left at sign; For more information, call 759-6950. July 5 TRACTOR FOR SALE: Ford 801 Tractor; New Engine, clutch and paint; $4000; Call 846- 5027. July 5 HOUSE FOR SALE: House for sale in Lee County; 118 Kathy Street, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, hardwood floors through out, single car carport, new cen tral electric AC unit, utility room.; one acre corner lot, close to schools; $62,000.00; For more details, call 759-6054,759-1414, 869-5018 or 869-3518. HELP WANTED: Growing Business Needs Help! Work from Home. Mail-order/E- Commerce $522+/week PT. $1000 - $4000/ week FT. www.attainthelife.com 888-673- 3881 HELP WANTED: Attn; Work From Home $1000 - $7000 per mo. PT/FT Mail Order/Internet www.ub-rich.com 888-310-5669 Free Info July 12 SALVAGE REMOVAL: Remove unwanted cars, trucks and junk farm equipment free; Call 436-2673. July 5 FAMILIES NEEDED: Lee County DFCS is in need of families to foster and adopt chil dren; Please contact us at 759- 3000 for more information. UPHOLSTERY: Larry Hogsed's Upholstery; Complete line of fabrics; furni ture, boats, trucks, window treat ments; Refinishing and so forth; Repair with care; Free estimates, pickup and delivery; Call anytime 853-7500, Lake Blackshear. YDAYCAMP mmMb YMCA Day Camp offered fo* thQte_§ar^jj,ed in Lee County Summer Day Camp Program. Transportation to Albany included 1:15 ratio. Safe, fun enviroment includes swimming, arts/ crafts, sports and field trips. Early drop off available. Pick up by 6:00 p.m. For more information, call 759-9008. Financial assistance available. Would you like to have a bet ter job and earn more money? Get your GED by attending classes at Lee County Adult Learning Center. 759-3040. 1 73 Society Street Leesburg, GA 31 763 Buttons Bovs Daycare anp Learning Center Hours: owner/director: Michelle Peterman 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (229) 759-8008 Hugh O. Morris, P.C. ATTORNEY AT LAW I Criminal Defense Personal Injury Family Law 506 N. Jefferson St. Albany, GA 31702-0582 (229) 420-4104 email: hughmorrisattorney@hotmail.com Lee County Board of Commissioners NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MAP AMENDMENTS : PROPOSED REVISIONS OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF LEE COUNTY. Z01 -016 / Amendment to the Lee County, Leesburg, Smithville official zoning map to consider rezoning for new commercial zoning districts. Exact legal descriptions of the above amendments are on file at the Lee County Planning Commission Office, 108 Leslie Highway, and may be reviewed along with any other information regard ing these requests between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lee County, Leesburg, Smithville Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on this case Tuesday June 26, 2001 at 7:00 PM in the Administration Building Assembly room in Leesburg, Georgia. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lee County Board of Commis sioners will conduct a public hearing on this case, at its workshop meeting on Monday July 2, 2001 at 6:00 PM in the Administration Building assembly room in Leesburg, Georgia. Meetings of the Planning Commission and the County Commis sion are open to the public. NOTE: Georgia Law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to any member of the Board of Commissioners/City Council in excess of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) within two (2) years immediately preceding the filing of this request, who desire to appear at the public hearing in opposi tion or support of the application, shall, at least five (5) days prior to the public hearing, file a campaign contribution report with the Lee County/Leesburg/ Smithville Planning Commission. Asset forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992, the Lee County/City of Leesburg/City of Smithville Governments do not discriminate on the basis of disability, and will assist citizens with special needs given proper notice of seven (7) working days. The meeting rooms and buildings are handicap accessible. For information, please call (912) 759-6037. 6/28,7/5, Leesburg Pawnbrokers Instant Cash on Most Anything of Value T.V.’s, Guns, Jewelry, VCR’s, Computers Large Selection of Jewelry & Firearms 101 Tabatha Street Jewelry Repair (US 19 South, next to Phoebe) Flowers and Happy Birthday Latonya Walton Compliments of Leesburg Flower and Gift Walnut Street Leesburg, Georgia Phone 759-6917 Flowers may be picked up at Leesburg Flower and Gift WISHES A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: July 6: Earnest Ware, Brittany Rajala, Melvin Eubanks, Justin Wiggins, Lori Temples, Wade McKinnon, Justin R. Purvis, David Bowden, Velma J. Williams, Mary O’Heam, Frances Flournoy, Mary Ann Simpson, Roby Medley, Mitchell Taylor, Melissa Hawkins, Kaye Magee; July 7: Kaye Smith, Macy Seymour, Wade Thomaston, Jenny Cannon, Earnest Jenkins, Katherine Espy, Ethel Ellington, Richard E. Home, Beth Longson, Blaine Johnston, Vicki Bell, Debbie Parrott, John K. Berryhill, Amanda Hartley, Donnie Bishop, Ron Dillard, Katie Marie Stripling; July 8: John Kerce, Tony Davis, Dexter Wells, Billy Tucker, Richard Bush, Alan Adams, James Kempf, Opal Sizemore, Mitchell Apperson, Jamie Owens, Gina D. Spires, Larry Willis, Dana Harris, Shayna Parsons, Grant Capps, Maggie Cheek, Jonathan Ouzts; July 9: Janelle Wetherald, Anissa Henderson, Lamar Hatcher, Charlotte Murphy, Dennis Harrell, Eric Lott, Randy Forde, Dianne Radcliffe, Terry Cook, Robert E. Hammack, Jr., Michelle Satterfield, Mark Jennelle, Robby Kirksey, Kenecthia Stubbs, Kevin Paul; July 10: Selena Walker, Chedsey Hopewell, Bronie Massey, Sally Storey, Nicholas Wiggins, Alan Dismuke, Jr., Anita Moody, Cynthia T. Sparks, Sissy Hardee, Paul Lowthian, Rebecca Powell, Traci Posey, Julian Carswell, Jackie Somers, Keith Alderman; July 11: Kathryn Applewhite, Robin Culp, Wayne Morrow, Mrs. Johnie R. Tucker, Shane Bowyer, John Longson, Louise Fishback, Shane White, Jesse L. Lassiter, Jr., Randy L. Floyd, Stephanie Pate, Danny Blackshear, Toni Rhodes, Payge Carswell, Edna Jones, Lisa Pressley, Christy Harris, Cheryll Lamkin, April Walls; July 12: Latonya Walton, Mark Thomas Taylor, Michelle Knight, Daniel VanOteghem, Tom Pratt, Lee Johnston, Richard Scarborough, W. Clayton Holton, Jr., Jodi Price, Donnie Worrell, Carolyn Smith, Darrell Beasle, Jack Hall, James Parr, Gussie Harris, Reinhold Vonderaa, Amanda Marie Davis, Debra Long, Tony Tucker, Norma Ferrell, Beverly Lightfoot, Ellen Nesbitt, Celia Doggett, Larry Cooley, Matthew Gay, Kim Tompkins, Charlie Chandler, Daniel Durden WISHES A HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO: July 6: Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Walton, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wimbush, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. William Bailey; July 7: Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dutton, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Long, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Lallathin, Mr. and Mrs. Brian LeMay, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Toms; July 8: Mr. and Mrs. Don Gay, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Sneed, Mr. and Mrs. Elston “Pete” Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Hammack, Jr.; July 9: Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Plummer, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Owens,Mr. and Mrs. Kelvin Fritt, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Nickens.Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Williams, Sr.,Mr. and Mrs. Gene Ritchie,Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Muliford, Mr. and Mrs. Steven McCorkle; July 10: Dr. and Mrs. Joe Greenway, Mr. and Mrs. Bo Godfree, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Gardner; July 11: Mr. and Mrs. k Coo per, Mr. andMrs. Gary Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. Butch Duren, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff O’Hearn , Mr. and Mrs. Farrell Turner; July 12: Mr. and Mrs. Rodger Wagoner, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Corley, Mr. and Mrs. Rob bie Brogdon 883-9375 Raised Beds Make Gardening Easier