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Grace Rhodes A thought to remember! “Warm the World, (light the candle of your heart).’ - I bet you went to Hardee's last Tuesday, right? Didn’t you enjoy meeting your friends, having a hot cup of coffee or a cold coke and talking of other times? Boy Scout Troop #210 meets each Monday at 7 p.m. at the Leesburg United Methodist Church Learning Center. The American Legion meets each first Monday at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Building. The Lee County Historical So ciety meets each second Thursday at 7 p.m. Children of First Baptist Church returned last Thursday from Children’s Camp at Norman Park. Mrs. Mary (Polly) Rhodes and co-workers at Dr. Williams den tal office spent last weekend at Panama City, Florida. J.M. and Grace Rhodes spent the weekend at Stone Mountain, Georgia with son, Jim Rhodes. His wife, Toni and son, Graham, returned from a two weeks visit with Toni’s sister and family in St. Petersburg, Florida. Mrs. Marion McAfee, sister of J.M. Rhodes, Jr. is spending two weeks with J.M. and Grace Rhodes. Mrs. McAfee lives in Memphis, Tennessee. The Rhodes Reunion will have their 35th Family Reunion this Sunday at the Chehaw Building in Leesburg. Thursday, August 2nd, the FBC Leesburg Youth are going to “Whitewater’’ for the day. They will leave at 6:00 a.m. and return that night. A new month is upon us, let us welcome each new day, all we need to do is look to God and pray: Katherine Amann, Hunter Barfield, Joshua Barnes, Dorothy Bell, Belle Betton, Kitty Bohler, Bob Boney, John Bond, Billy Bowling, Annie Kate Bradley, Bill Bradley, Pat Bradley, Patsy Busey, James Cannon, Joey Can non, Ed Callahan, Joyce Callahan, Nancy Carson, Ryan Chaffin, Frank Christmas, Lisa Collins, Buddy Cook, Courtney Cook, Maggie Cox, Dean Craig, Helen Crotwell, Keith Culpepper, Brenda Davis, Janie Davis, Rich ard Davis, Virginia Davis, Ann DeWitt, Darion DeWitt, Ron Dillard, Loraine Edwards, Chase Eubanks, Jackie Eubanks, Jack Fore, Dorathy Forrester, Lois Forrester, Shirley Gana, Bob Gibbs, Cecil Gibbs, Hoot Gibson, Mary Lou Gibson, Dot Gill, Dora Lou Goforth, Shanna Golden, Frank Gosa, Tammy Gregory, Elaine Griffin, Jim Griffin, Voncil Griffin, Chris Hale, Jim Hall, Shirley Hall, Robert Hammack, Lewis Harris, Annette Hart, Bob Hartley, Flora Hartley, The Gene Hatcher Family, Linda Hauts, Charles Hill, Frankie Houston, Pam Hughes, Barbara Hunt, Elaine Jacobs, Roy Jones, Lucille Kearse, Fred Knowles, David Johnson, Dolly King, Lee Lamb, Fay Langford, Virgil Lee, Bertie Long, Willene Malone, Billy Manning, Pat Manning, Rusty McDonald, Marion McAfee, Bonnie McCoy, Lucia Morrison, Andy Miller, LaVeme Moorman, Ethan May, Johnny Myers, Buford Newman, Esther Newman, Alma Newell, Nora Norris, Lucile Oxley, Jean Pace, Belle Pate, Lutrelle Perry, Bonne Patat, Martha Powell, Katibel Prisant, Deanie Ramers, Del Ramers Jr., Delmer Ramers III, Bobbie Roberts, Pauline Roberts, Kourtney Rouse, Jennifer Ruffin, Monica Seegar, Pete Smith, Estoria Spillers, Debra Swann, Thomas Swann, Page Tharp, Danielle Tolbert, Dustin Tolbert, Aug Torrellas, Jay Tucker, Ernest Ware, Eric Watson, Dan Wentezell Jr., Mary Williams, David Wilson, Mary Wilson, Veta Wise, Beverly Weatherly, Cassie Whittle, Carolyn Worthy, Patricia Zublionis, and World Peace. See You Next Week! Satterfields Announce “Birth Of “Daughter Mr. and Mr. Joel Satterfield of Newnan, Georgia, announce the birth of their daughter, Elaina Marlie Satterfield, on Saturday, July 21, 2001 Emory - Peachtree Hospital. Mrs. Satterfield is the former April Draper. At birth, Elaina Marlie weighed eight pounds and three and a half ounces. She was twenty and a half inches long. Grandparents are Bill and Jean anc j [y[ art y Young of Lee County Satterfield of Albany and Melanie anc j j a j e Donnie Draper. LCMS To Hold Open House Elaina Marlie Satterfield Lee County Middle School will host an open house for seventh and eight students and their par ents next week. All students and their parents are invited to the open house. Seventh Grade Open House will be held Wednesday, August 8 starting at 6:30 p.m. The open house for the eighth grade stu dents and their parents will be held Tuesday, August 7 starting at 6:30 p.m. The Open House will begin in the gym. After a short meeting, parents and students can visit with the teachers and students in the classrooms. Stacey Emerson Receives Degree Stacey Emerson, daughter of Audrey Emerson of Lee County and Luther Emerson of Albany, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Busi ness Administration in Finance from the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas in December 2000. At the commencement exercise on May 12, 2001. Miss Emerson was recognized as both a Senior Scholar and member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the Academic Honor Society for Collegiate Schools of Business. Leesburg’s Fifth Street To Be Paved In Near Future Georgia DOT Commissioner Tom Coleman recently approved preparation of a contract covering grading, drainage, base, and sur facing improvements to Fifth Street between Academy and Peach Streets in Leesburg. While contract preparation has begun, construction on this project cannot begin until the contract has been signed and a work order issued. State Transportation Board member Billy Langdale has been in strumental in gaining approval for this project. Langdale represents the 2nd Congressional District, which includes Lee County. Others who worked to help secure state funding for this project include Senator George Hooks (D) and Representatives Jimmy Skip per (D) and Bob Hanner (D). In cooperation with state and local leaders, the Georgia DOT is committed to building and maintaining top-quality roads that meet mobility needs with environmental sensitivity. For general informa tion on the Georgia DOT, check out the Web site, www.dot.state.ga.us Peterson - Ma?(zvett ‘Estrange ‘Wedding Vozvs Laura Amy Peterson and James Edwin Maxwell, both of Leesburg, Georgia, exchanged their wedding vows at 6:30 p.m. May 19, 2001. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Sedberry of Leesburg, Georgia and the late James Edwin Peterson. Mr. Maxwell is the son of Charlie Maxwell of Lees burg, Georgia and Kathy Wilkes of Leesburg, Geor gia. The couple were united in marriage at the Little Log Wedding Chapel in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Rev. Travis Tatum offici ated. The bride was escorted by her mother, Pamela Sedberry. The couple honeymooned in Tennessee. A wedding reception was held June 30 at the Shrine Club in Lee County. Jade Hollow provided the enter tainment. The bride and groom are both graduates of Lee County High School. The bride is employed at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital as a registered nurse. The groom is employed at BellSouth as a service tech nician. Trojan Renaissance 2001/2002 By Henry Crain "It is cool to get good grades" "You are recognized when you improve" "Our parents and the busi ness community is involved" "Our teachers are enthusias tic and excited about teach ing!" Lee County High School Renaissance is a revival of the way students, staff, and our community approach educa tion. It helps students experi ence the true joy of learning, recognizes educators as dedi cated and valued profession als, and increases the involve ment of parents and busi nesses. Lee County is in the second year of Renaissance. Renaissance schools most often focus on several target areas: *Improving overall aca demic performance increasing student atten dance increasing graduation rates *Creating a positive, safe school environment *Celebrating the great things our students and teachers are doing *Recognizing our successes Our Renaissance program helps promote our strong scho lastic reputation. We do this by involving the entire community including students, teachers, other leaders, parents, business and community organizations. Working together as partners we help foster a solid base of support, recognition, and re ward. If you have not been con tacted, please contact the school and become a part of our Re naissance. GO TROJANS! Lee County School System 2001 - 2002 Calendar Pre-Planning First Day of School Labor Day Holiday In-Service Day Student Holiday Holiday Thanksgiving Holidays End of First Semester In-Service Day Student Holiday Christmas Holidays In-Service Day First Day of Second Semester MFK Holiday In-Service Day Student Holiday Spring Holidays Fast Day of School Graduation Post Planning August 6 - 9 August 10 September 3 October 12 October 15 November 21-23 December 19 December 20 Dec. 21 - Jan. 4 January 7 January 8 January 21 March 15 April 1 - 5 May 24 May 24 May 27 - 28 The Lee County Ledger, Thursday, August 2,2001 - Page 3A Lee Pride n i * CLEANERS Serving You With Pride ! 759-6200 Across From Fred’s Auto Service Pioneer Credit Company $ PHONE FOR FAST APPROVAL • Personal & Auto Loans THY CALL PAM OR SHANNON M/e Tty To Understand 104 WALNUT AVE. LEESBURG 759-1200 We’re Flexible. Rely on Alfa’s Universal Life plan to grow and change with your family’s needs. 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Member FDIC Community Calendar i • American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Thursday, August 9 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Century Fire - EMS Station. • Lee County Board of Elections & Registration will meet Tuesday, August 7 at 9 a.m. at the courthouse in their office. • Lee County Board of Commission will meet Monday, August 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Assembly Room at the Admin istration Building • Leesburg City Council will meet Tuesday, August 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the city hall. • Lee County Board of Education will meet Monday, August 13 at 6:00 p. m. at Kinchafoonee Primary School in the media center. • Kiwanis Club of Lee County meets at 7:00 a.m. each Tuesday at Grand Island Club House. • Lee County Lions Club will meet Thursday, August 9 at 12 noon at Post’s Country Restaurant. Visitors are welcome. • Historical Society will met at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 9 at the Lee County Library in Leesburg • Smithville Lodge 250 F &AM will meet Monday. August 6 at 8:00 p.m. Visiting brothers are welcome. • American Legion Post #182 meets each first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Building. • Albany Area Community Service Board which includes Lee County will meet August 6 at 3 p.m. at the Worth County Board of Education. • Leesburg Civitan Club meets Tuesday, August 7 at 7:00 a.m. at Post’s Country Restaurant. • Lee County Sertoma Club meets each Wednesday at Grand Island at 12:00 noon. • Troop 210 meets each Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the Leesburg United Methodist Church Youth Center. Items for Security Bank’s Community Calendar can be mailed to P.O. Box 715, Leesburg, GA 31763 or faxed to 229-759-6599. Deadline is Monday at 12:00 noon. ^^1531 U.S. Hwy. 19 South, fat Leesburg, GA 31763 ™ *“■* 430-5383 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY