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The Lee County Ledger, Thursday, August 2, 2001 - Page 3B Alex Reese celebrated her fifth birthday with her four month old sister Kyli Rae and other family members. Alex and Kyli are the daughters of Stacy and Rick Reese. Their grandparents are Richard and Yvonne Bush of Leesburg and Edwin and Shirley Reese of Shellman. Alex will be entering kindergarten at Kinchafoonee Primary School this year. Lee County Retired Educators Association served refreshments to new teachers in the Lee County School System Tuesday morning, July 31. Pictured (l-r) are Barbara Akridge, President of the Lee County Retired Educators Association, and new eductors Kerry Holt, Laci Bynum and Carol Burrell. To submit articles and pictures to The Lee County Ledger, you may e-mail them to leeledger@aol.com or mail items of interest to P.O. Box 715, Leesburg Georgia. The National Kidney Foundation of Georgia to Offer Health Screenings To Help Keep You and Your Family Healthy The National Kidney Founda tion of Georgia will conduct a free health screening for people at an increased risk for kidney disease, particularly those with diabetes or high blood pressure, or with a parent, grandparent or sibling who has high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic kidney failure. The screenings to be held on Saturday, August 11, 2001 at James H. Gray Senior Civic Center, 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd., Albany; GA from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm is part of the Foundation's new Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP). "Diabetes and uncontrolled high blood pressure are the leading causes of kidney failure for more than 200,000 Ameri cans who require treatment on a dialysis machine." according to Harold Franch, M.D., Chairman of the National Kidney Founda tion of Georgia's Medical Advisory Board, "By targeting people who have these condi tion themselves or in their family we hope to identify more individuals who are at an increased risk for kidney disease,” Franch says, "We know that early detection and intervention may help prevent the onset of kidney failure and save lives." "Because African-Americans have high rates of diabetes and high blood pressure, and as a result, have an increased risk of developing kidney disease, a special effort has been made to recruit African-Americans for the screening program, African- Americans represent about 60 percent of patients suffering from end-stage renal disease in Georgia, but they make up just 26 percent of the population. Participants in the screening will have their weight and blood pressure measured and will be given a complete health risk appraisal, which includes questions about current health status, health history and family health history. They will also receive educational materials about preventing and treating kidney disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Medical professionals will collect urine and blood samples from individuals who require further testing for kidney disease. In many cases, kidney failure can be prevented or delayed through education, early Intervention and proper treatment, The National Kidney Foundation of Georgia urges people identified in these "at risk" groups to attend the free screening to learn how improv ing or maintaining their level of health, as well as getting proper medicine attention when necessary, may help prevent or delay the onset of kidney disease. To get more informa tion about this screening, call Judy Bellenger at the National Kidney Foundation of Georgia at 1-800-633-2339. The National Kidney Founda tion is the major voluntary health agency seeking the total answer to diseases of the kidney and urinary tract. The National Kidney Foundation of Georgia is one of the 51 affiliates across the country bringing help and hope to the millions of Ameri cans who suffer from kidney disease through research, patient services, organ trans plant programs, professional education and public informa tion. Election And Registration Board To Meet The Lee County Board of Elec tions & Registration will hold a regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 7. The public is invited to attend this meeting. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will be held in the Elec tion and Registration Office in the Lee County Courthouse, Obituaries Charles Ray McBride Mr. Charles Ray McBride, 78. died Saturday at Sumter Regional Hospital. The funeral service was Mon day at Kimbrell-Stern with inter ment in Crown Hill Cemetery. Rev. Tony Haefs and Mr. Steve Hurley officiated. Born in Soperton. GA, Mr. McBride had lived in Albany for the last 75 years. He was a retired letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service. Mr. McBride was a member of Gillionville Baptist Church and the National Associa tion of Letter Carriers. Survivors include his wife Betty McBride, Albany; a daugh ter Diane Hardee and her hus band Merv of Leesburg; 3 sons, Don McBride and his wife Pam of Grayson, GA. Dave McBride and his wife Deborah of Verda Beach FL, Dale McBride and his wife Joy of Leesburg; 2 brothers Russell McBride, Conway. SC. Mac McBride, Jr. Whitesburg. GA, 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Those desiring please make memorials to Gillionville Baptist Church Building Fund, 4614 Gillionville Rd, Albany, GA 31707. Leon S. Lee Jr. Leon S. Lee Jr. . 71 died Fri day. July 27, 2001 at his home. The funeral service was held Monday at Byne Memorial Bap tist Church with Dr. C. Michael Gravette officiating. Interment was at Crown Hill Cemetery with Masonic Rites. A native of Bulloch Co., Ga, Mr. Lee had lived in Albany since 1965. He was a member and dea con of Byne Memorial Baptist Church and the A and P Sunday School Class. He was retired from Giles Builders Supply, a member of the Flint River Power Squadron, a 1947 graduate of Brooklet High School in Bulloch Co. and a veteran of the US Navy serving during the Korean Con flict. Mr. Lee was very active in Masonic organizations being Past Master of Albany Lodge #24 F&AM and served as secretary from 1977 to 2000, Past Master and charter member of Monu ment Lodge #741 F&AM and served as secretary in 2000 to 2001, Past High Priest of Will iam J. Penn, Jr. Chapter #15 of Royal Arch Masons, served as secretary from 1984 to 2000, member of the Order of High Priesthood, Past High Priest of the 2nd District, Royal Arch Con vention, past Grand Chaplain of the Grand Chaplain Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Georgia. He was past illustrious Master of Hugh L. Smith Council #7 , Royal and Selected Masters and served as secretary from 1984 to 2000 and member Order of the Silver Trowel. He was past Com mander of Saint Paul Commandery #24 Knight Templar, served as Recorder from 1984 to 2000 and Georgia Priory #39 Knights of the York Cross of Honour. He was past president of the Georgia Masonic Secretary's Association, past advisor of the Albany Chapter Order of DeMolay and past president of the Albany Masonic Temple Board of Directors. He was also a member of the Tri-County Me morial Club, charter member of the Cart F. Lester # 65 Knights Masons, Ancient Accepted Scot tish Rite, Valley of Albany, Ori ent of Georgia Good Shepard Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, Hasan Temple and A.A.O.N.M.S. Survivors include his wife, Nell McElveen Lee of Albany, a daughter and her husband, Jackie and Bill Cooper of Chula, GA, a son and his wife. Sam and Kathy Lee of Leesburg, a son-in-law, Don Kruglak of Warnerville, NY, five grandchildren, Chris Humphries, Debbie Walther, Kam Kruglak, Pearl-Anne Lee, Samantha Lee. three great-grand children, Jason Walther. Joshua Walther, Dylan Humphries, three sisters, Elizabeth Knight of Chi cago. IL, Mary Roddenberry of Hobbs. NM. Hazel Day of Mi ami Springs. FL., a brother. Talmadge Lee of Columbus. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jan Lee Kruglak. 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