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Page 8A - The Lee County Ledger, Thursday, September 27,2001 School Superintendent Explains New Food Service Policy Special To The Ledger The following is a response to an article that appeared in Sunday’s Albany Herald By: W.S. Bill Lewis, Superintendent, Lee County Schools A recent newspaper "editorial" masquerading as news raised questions concerning Lee County Board of Education Policy EBB passed in the regu lar business meeting on August 13,2001. The intent of the policy is to curb abuses from a few in dividuals in the community and on staff. At the end of each fis cal year much time and effort is required on the part of food and nutrition services staff to collect past due accounts. Delinquent accounts through the year create cash flow problems for the food services program. This past year after much effort to collect past due accounts, some accounts Want To Quit Smoking? The American Lung Association Can Help There are three points to keep in mind when quitting smoking, according to the American Lung Association; it’s relatively easy to quit, it’s hard to stay off cigarettes for the first two or three months after quitting, and those who have quite for over three months have a good chance of remaining non- smokers. The American Lung Associa tion of Georgia is offering Free dom From Smoking, a 7-session group quit-smoking program led by trained volunteers who under stand why you smoke. The Free dom From Smoking (FFS) Clinic begins Tuesday, October 9, at Phoebe East in East Albany. The first session is a free orientation about quitting smoking and the FFS clinic. The cost of the complete pro gram is $60. Information and pro gram registration are available by calling 229-435-3626. For many smokers, especially those who have tried to quit be fore. group support can make the difference in helping to stay smoke-free. Freedom From Smoking uses a positive behav ior-change approach that teaches a person how to become a non- smoker for good. Throughout the program participants will get spe cial attention in developing their own quitting plan, dealing with recovery symptoms, controlling weight, managing stress, and fighting those urges to go back to smoking. “Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for them selves and those who care about you” said Pam Adams, Director of the American Lung Associa tion in Southwest Georgia. “Most people quit smoking many times before they quite for good - four to five times is the average" said Adams. Call the local American Lung Association for help in quitting smoking at 229-435-3626. Lee County Health Care News Johnson, From Page 4A the Unknown Soldier. People paid the ultimate sacri fice, dying for their country. I think we owe it to the heroes of our country to remember them and I am very glad we do. Some people thought that World War I was going to be the war to end all wars, but just a few years later we had World War II. In the early 1930’s Hitler gained control over Germany. This is what started World War II. Also, in World War II around 405,000 American Soldiers died fighting for our country. My grandfather was in the Navy during the Korean War. He is still alive today. He never really came close to being killed, even though he saw action during his time in the Navy. But I am sure that the memories will live with him for ever. My great uncle was also in volved in the Korean War. I’ve been told that my uncle lived in the jungles around 18 months fighting. Yet the really sad thing is that I never knew or met him because he never came back. He was either killed, never found, or is one of the unknown soldiers. I think that everyone should stop and be thankful for the people who fought for our free dom. especially on November 11th. I know that I am proud to be the granddaughter and great niece of two wonderful men who fought for our freedom. Again, I say, I thank veterans for my free dom. By J. Long-Powell Lee County Health Care has been busy for the month of Sep tember. Medicaid/Medicare State Surveyors inspected the facility and found LCHC free of deficien cies. Congratulations to Laura Amos and the staff for great team work and dedication to making our nursing home deficiency free. Resident’s Council has elected a new president for the 2001- 2002 term. Mrs. Cleo Shattles took the president’s seat on Au gust 28. 2001. Mrs. Shattles fol lowed the president status after the term of Mr. A1 Clark came to a close. Mrs. Shattles already has a head start in her term. She started the Pennies for Books Pro gram, which raised close to $12.00 for the library. For Hal loween, Mrs. Shattles plans to hold a hot dog fund-raiser to build monetary value for Resident’s Council. Good Luck to Mrs. Cleo Shattles!! LCHC would like to send our condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Merle “Ma" Clark. Her presence will be greatly missed here at the facil ity. We would like to welcome our new resident, Mr. William Sand ers. Mr. Sanders is a retired sci ence teacher and a joy to be around. Welcome!! Activities would like to thank all that donated bottles of nail polish. Our ladies appreciate the new selection. Activities would also like to thank the volunteers that take time to come and visit our resi dents: Mr. Jim Luttrell, Mr. Bobby Brooks, Mr. John LeMont, Pastor William, Mrs. Wilma Smith, Mr. Ralph McGill, Ms Corey Ellis, Ms Kristy Ethridge, Ms Christy Harden, Ms Misty Johnson, Ms Kim Balkcom, Ms Melissa Miller, Mrs. April Story, and to everybody that comes to visit our loved ones here at LCHC. A special congratulations to Kristy Etheridge on receiving over 150 hours of volunteer ser vice. Kristy is a junior at Lee County High School and is the daughter of Donna Espinoza, a LPN employed at LCHC. We are proud of you Kristy. Keep up the good work. If you are a family member and would like to be involved in Fam ily Council, contact Robbie York at 759-9236 for more informa tion. Jack F. Varner — Attorney at Law - Divorces - Contested or Uncontested, Worker's Comp.,Wills, Auto Accidents, Bodily Injury, Real Estate, Criminal Defense General Practice 25 yrs experience Peach Tree Village 425-2449 104 Century Rd. Leesburg, Georgia 31763 759-2403 iSS i§ < It ftitiVi , k - r t , y V * , V - 'K‘ JtL-^ J Ly’lUIOWlIII ftITlVi r me. 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A-1 Goes Anywhere, Anytime 229-436-3990 - 229-436-6209 We are not new, we have been towing for 20 years! Lee County Primary School Good Workers To be a Good Worker at Lee County Primary School means that the students are focused on the learning activities, conscien tious about their work, tends to assigned tasks diligently and with a good attitude, and helpful to others; in other words, just a real pleasure to have in class. The following students were named Good Workers during the week of September 17th: Kindergarten: Amber Bergan - Mrs. Bynum; Katie Delk - Mrs. Duke; Brittany Boyett - Mrs. Hemphill; Ashley Slappey - Mrs. Hurst; Melanie Melton - Mrs. Lubbehusen; Rachel Pipkins - Mrs. Pennington; Kyle Gill - Mrs. Thomas; Tony Long - Mrs. Whit ley; and Carson Griswold - Mrs. Ann Williams. First Grade: Taylor Brown - Mrs. Bennett/Mrs. Reed; Mike Wilson - Mrs. Crew; Cindy Lashley - Mrs. A. Davis; Erin Benson - Mrs. Geeslin; Kyle West - Mrs. Hammond; Corey Fowler - Mrs. Moore; Edie Sinclair - Mrs. Murdock; Catherine McCarty - Mrs. Stanford; Taylor Liggin - Mrs. Thompson; and Cassidy Pickle - Mrs. White. Second Grade: Nathan Elmore - Mrs. Bateman; Kristi Sheridan Mrs. Cutchens; Jesse Hutchinson - Mrs. Heath; Ryan Piscopo - Mrs. McCaskill; Nathan Allen - Mrs. Newcomb; Maurice Worlds - Mrs. Shattles; Austin Askey - Mrs. Tucker; Kris Ellerman - Mrs. Waitzman; and Morgan Sumners - Mrs. Amy Williams. covering about 1,455 meals re mained unpaid. The policy provides a warning time before any action is taken. Every effort is being put forth not to embarrass any child in this process. For those who cannot afford meals, a program is in place to provide free and reduced lunches. Parents, students, and staff can prepay meals if they choose; however never has there been any intent to provide a “charge service" for school meals. In the article the issue of char acter education is raised. I assure everyone that the school system does not want to throw away food. We do want our students to eat what is provided. It must be noted here that "paying your bills" is a character issue that we do well to teach. If someone beats the system, the rest have to pay. Students in Mrs. Irene Tabor’s class at Lee County Middle School had the opportunity have a “book signing” last week. Parents were invited to the class to have the students tell them about the books that they wrote and sign autographs. 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