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Family Matters To Lee Countians:
oo Atypical, Horrific Times Shared - 2001
oo Notable Quotes
oo Unity for The Community Ideas: Block Parties
oo Unity is a comin' Family is key!
Atypical, Horrific Times Shared — 2 0 0 1
How are my fellow and
fern Lee Countians this day? We
have a lot of added information to
deal with in light of the events be
ginning on September 11, 2001, or
as my twelve-year old son calls it the
day of 911.
President George Bush
has just addressed the nation at 9:00
p.m. this evening. I’ve just arrived
home from a class at Albany State
University in time to experience this
with my son and daughter. My ten-
year old daughter is turning cart
wheels in front of the T.V. A
young neighbor knocks on the back
door to ask if I have room in my
refrigerator for a bouquet of flow
ers he wants to surprise his girl
friend with in the morning. My
precious senior-citizen mother was
about to leave, having finished her
babysitting. But, she decides to
join us for the President’s message.
So, we all gather in the
living room to hear what Mr. Bush
will tell us. My youngest, the cart
wheeler, simply is not interested in
the message. She expresses that
she does not want to hear about
these issues anymore. I put her to
bed, tucking her in with a kiss and
a “goodnight” and return to listen.
It was a good time to
share the strong voice of Mr.
Bush with my son, my mother,
and my eighteen-year old
neighbor. I know this young
man is concerned about the
prospect of being drafted and
has considered computer edu
cation at Albany Technical Col
lege or Darton. I encourage
him to pursue further education
as we hear statements from the
President which clearly indicate
imminent military action on the
part of the United States. I put
my hand on his shoulder as I
explain that going through with
the college options he’s thought
Families are strength and healing
to an ailing nation and will be key
to the future of America.
about will be an asset to him
should he get drafted. In contrast,
my seventh grader is ready to join
the military and fight terrorism
nght now.
I am very grateful and
inspired by the company I am
keeping in this moment in my lving
room as we gather together to lis
ten. My mother remembers aloud
my fathers’ and her fathers’ service
in past World Wars.
All of us have realized by
now that there is a violent enemy
coming against freedom. We saw
the horror with our eyes and un
derstand that this enemy has sin
gled out the United States for de
struction. What do our children
think?
Even the youngest have
their fears about safety because of
these events. Let them play as a
healthy outlet for their feelings and
fears. Join in play with your young
ones. Be close and personal with
your time, even if it is sparse due to
responsibilities. Share your eyes,
smiles, and hugs daily with your
kids and with your community!
Mik Learsi
* * * NOTABLE QUOTES FOR PARENTS * * *
TVE NEVER MET a PARENT WHO WORRIED THAT THEY WERE NOT A GOOD
ENOUGH PARENT THAT WASN'T A GOOD PARENT."
Paraphrased...Dr. James A. Dobson, author, psychologist, & founder of Focus on the Family
UNITY FOR THE
COMMUNITY IDEAS:
Whatever happened to old-
fashioned Block Parties?
It’s about time we got to
know one another.
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Cancer Support Groups Meet In October
Having a support network can
make a world of difference when
faced with a cancer diagnosis for
yourself or a loved one. The fol
lowing support group meetings
are planned for the month of Oc
tober:
Facing Cancer with Love and
Laughter will be from 12:30 to
1 ;30 p.m. on October 1.
Women Facing Cancer To
gether will meet from 12:30 to
1:30 p.m. on October 11.
Caring Touch Caregiver Sup
port Group will meet from 12:15
to 1:15 p.m. on October 10 and
October 24.
The support groups meet in the
radiation oncology conference
room located in the lower level
of the Phoebe Medical Towers.
For more information call Erica
Cuneo at 312-7161.
MEGIODO (PG13)
1:15 4:15 7:15 9:45
PRINCESS DIARIES (G)
2:00 4:45 7:15 9:50
ZOOLANDER(PG13)
2:00 4:30 7:35 9:55
AMERICAN PIE 2 (R)
2:15 4:45 7:15 9:40
THE MUSKETEER (PG13)
1:00 4:00 7:00 9:30
SUMMER CATCH (PG13)
4:35 9:45
HEARTS IN ATLANTIS (PG13]
1:00 4:20 7:15 9:45
DON’T SAY A WORD (R)
1:00 4:00 7:00 9:50
TWO CAN PLAY
THAT GAME (R)
2:30 4:30 7:45 9:55
RUSH HOUR 2 (PG13)
1:15 4:10 7:10 9:40
HARDBALL (PG13)
2:30 4:30 7:15 10:00
GLASS HOUSE (PG13)
1:15 4:10 7:10 10:00
THE OTHERS (PG13)
2:10 4:35 7:15 9:45
RAT RACE (PG13)
2:10 4:45 7:30 10:00
JEEPERS CREEPERS (R)
1:00 4:15 7:00 9:30
LEGALLY BLONDE (PG13)
2:15 7:30
Lee County Elementary School's fourth grade
students enjoyed a presentation of "Power Town"
sponsored by the Georgia Power Company.
Representatives from Georgia Power, Mr. Shell
Stanley and Mr. Bernie Spell, demonstrated the
dangers of downed power lines and explained ways
to be safe around electricity.
LEE COUNTY
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
LABORER PARKS &
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
$7.00 per hour plus benefits
This full-time position, under the direction of
the Parks & Recreation Director, performs
skilled tasks such as mowing grass, paint
ing, cleaning, and maintaining buildings.
Requires a high school diploma or GED
equivalent, six months experience per
forming skilled and unskilled tasks, a valid
Georgia driver's license, and the ability to
successfully pass a drug screen drug test
and criminal background check.
For an application, contact:
Peggy Everson, Personnel Clerk
Lee County Board of Commissioners
104 Leslie Highway
Leesburg, Georgia 31 763
(229) 759-6000
www.lee.ga.us
Position will remain opened until filled. Lee
County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and Drug Free Workplace , Sept. 27 and Oct. 4
The Lee County Ledger, Thursday, September 27,2001 - Page 5B
_ee County Primary School First Grade Good Citizens for September pictured
on the front row are Ellison Garrett, Sarah Sheffield, Tori Temples and Stevie
Rocklin. Pictured on the back row are Kate Morrow, Casey Millhof, Patrick
Thompson, Jordan Cheshire, Chad Moore and Lindsay Cribb.
IF YOU SMELL NATURAL GAS
YOU SHOULDN'T
To help you detect a natural gas leak, we have added the
smell of rotten eggs to make it easy for you to identify.
yVhat you should do if you smell this odor:
• Alert others and leave the area immediately.
• Open doors and windows to ventilate the area.
• Refrain from operating any electrical switches or equipment that
might create a spark in the area - including telephones and flashlights.
• Go to a phone away from the smell and call
Atlanta Gas Light Company.
Outside gas odors should be reported to us right away -
do not try to locate the source yourself.
Since deregulation of the natural gas industry in Georgia,
the role of Atlanta Gas Light Company is to manage and
repair its gas line infrastructure.That’s why you should
call Atlanta Gas Light Company, and not your Marketer,
to report a gas leak or gas emergency.
If you smell natural gas, call Atlanta Gas Light Company
at 770.907.4231 or toll free 1.877.427.4321.
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