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Page 4A - The Lee County Ledger, Thursday, October 4, 2001 Georgia Forestry Commission Report "Sure, my faith in the airlines has returned. I may even buy stock in them at the next bus stop!" National Fire Prevention Emphasizes Personal Responsibility The Georgia Forestry Commis sion (GFC) urges residents throughout the state to think safety and exercise caution in observance of National Fire Pre vention Week designated October 7-13. GFC Rangers and Foresters statewide urge hunters, fisher men, campers and all other outdoorsmen to be aware of wild fire potential at this time of year. "Clearing a wide area around campfires - and extinguishing all campfires when leaving the area - are primary preventive measures especially important during the fall season," said Chief Forest Ranger Tom Lambert of the GFC Lee County unit. Ranger Lambert said debris burning continues to be the num ber one cause of wildfires. He added that GFC units throughout the state issue burning permits when climatic conditions are fa vorable. GFC statistics show that forest fire risk has increased due to ur ban/wildland interface situations where increased numbers of homes are being built near wood lands. "Fire prevention practices for homeowners should include raking leaves and removing flam mable vegetation at least 30 feet from any structure," said Ranger Lambert. "Homeowners can cre ate a defensible space and beau tify property by planting fire re sistant plants and properly spac ing plants in the yard. Leaves should also be removed from gut ters - and firewood should be stacked well away from any structure that could catch fire." The GFC works in cooperation with Rural Fire Defense (RFD) operations statewide in the pro motion of fire prevention. RFD is a network of volunteer/paid fire departments coordinated by the Georgia Forestry Commission. During National Fire Preven tion Week, the GFC presents Facts About Masonry By J.M. Rhodes Member of Chehaw Lodge 701 Leesburg, Georgia Conventions are rules which society makes for itself, without the force of law, by which its members live together with the least friction. It is not a sin to eat with one's knife or to keep one's hat on in the house. I hate to see a man sit down in a restautant and keep his hat on. But these are not “good form” or good man ners. Masonry has developed its own conventions, by which its mem bers act in the lodge and the an teroom. Not to proceed accord ing to their dictates is not a Ma sonic offense, it is merely a lack of Masonic manners. Brethren do not pass between the Altar and the East in lodge. It is a conven tion, there is no penalty for its infraction. It is courtesy offered the Master. Well informed breth ren do not take seats in the East without invitation. Brethren who respect the formalities of their lodge will not enter it undressed, that is, without their apron, or while putting that apron on. The Worshipful Master in the East occupies the most exalted posi tion in the gift of the lodge. A lodge does not honor its Master, nor because of what he himself may be, but on account of the honor gjven him, is lacking in Masonic courtesy. The position Etiquette With The Flag Of The United States By Hugh Morris The Flag Code formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag and contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. Raising and Lowering The Flag The flag of the United States of America is saluted as it is hoisted and lowered. The flag should be raised briskly and lowered slowly and ceremoniously. When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any other object; it should be received by waiting hands and arms. To store the flag it should be folded neatly and ceremoniously. Displaying the Flag Outdoors The Lee County Ledger ‘EstabCisfecC August 24,1978 P.O. Box 715 (124 4th Street) Leesburg, Georgia 31763 (229) 759-2413 USPS 470-310 Official Organ of Lee County SUBSCRIPTION RATES Lee and surrounding counties $14. 95 year Elsewhere $19. 95 year Publisher Derryl Quinn Editor Jim Quinn Layout and Design Tricia Quinn (USPS 470-310), is published weekly for $14. 95 per year in Lee and surrounding counties, and $19. 95 per year else where by at its offices at the May Office Building, 126 - 4th Street, Leesburg, Georgia 31763. Periodicals postage paid at Leesburg, GA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes on Form 3579 to, RO. 715, Leesburg, GA31763. 0 Printed On Recycled Paper MEMBER OF GEORGIA PRESS ASSOCIATION Tom Lambert school related programs state wide at the request of teachers. For additional information, visit the GFC website: www.gfc.state.ga.us or contact your local office in Lee County at 759-3011. betters To The Editor he occupies, not the man, must be given the utmost respect, if the traditions of the Fraternity are to be observed. No mason sits while speaking, whether he addresses an officer or another brother. This does not refer to conversation on the benches during refrestment, but to discussion on the floor dur ing business meeting. One does not talk in church. God's House is not for social conversation, it is for worship, and the learning of the lesson of the day. A good Mason does not talk during the conferring of a degree. Failure to obey the gavel at once is a grave discourtesy. It is courtesy to the Master to advise him beforehand that you intend to offer thus and such a motion, or wish to bring up thus and such a matter for dis cussion. You have the right to do it without apprising him in ad vance, just as he has the right to rule you out of order. But the Master may have plans of his own for the meeting, into which your motion or discourse does not fit. Lodge courtesies, like those of the profane world, are founded wholly in the Golden Rule. They oil the Masonic wheels and enable them to revolve without creaking. They smooth the path of all in the lodge, and prove to all and sun dry the truth of the ritualistic ex planation of that "more noble and glorious purpose" to which we are taught to put the trowel. The flag should be dis played only dur ing the daylight amid sunrise and sunset. Illuminate the flag if displayed at night. When displayed from the same flagpole with another flag of a state, community, society or Scout unit, the flag of the United States must always be at the top. The flag of the United States is always the first flag raised and the See Flag, Page 2B SPECIAL THANKS I would like to thank Dr. James Hotz for the wonderful care he provided my mother, Frances Shepherd. She had been ill since February of this year and was in the hospital except for a short period of time. Dr. Hotz always took the time to talk with her and our family. He never tried to candy coat her condition. When the time came for Hospice to step int we could see the genuine hurt in Dr. Hotz eyes. He is truly a compassionate doctor with a huge heart. Having a doctor that truly cares makes times like this more bearable. I would also like to thank many others for having a part in Mother's care. Dr. Robert Pilcher, Dr. Craig Smith and Dr. Craig Mitchell. We could not have asked for a better team of doctors. All of the nurses at Phoebe on the 6th floor. CCU, 4th floor, physi cal therapy and the Red Coats were wonderful. A special thanks goes to Jeanette and Arvada. Both treated my mother like she was their own. Dr. Hotz’s staff at Lee Medical Arts Center are also an gels. Mike Hardy, Rita, Zelda, Eula, Dr. Fink and Dr. Shutanker, thank you so much for all you did. A special thanks goes to Donna Eppling and Dorothy at Phoebe Home Care. The Lee County EMS also played a vital part in our lives. Thank you for the many trans ports and assists you gave us. Without you trips to the hospital and doctor would have been much more difficult. Bobby Spencer was always here when we needed him. Every call that was made he always came be cause he knew how to get Mother out of the house. ( Mother had her leg amputated in March and transporting her in and out of our mobile home was not an easy task. ) The last group of medical pro fessionals I would like to thank is Hospice. ANGELS from Heaven! This may sound bad to say but for anyone that knows me will understand. What a way to die! ! My Mother wanted to be at home when she left this world - thanks to hospice that was pos sible. Selena, Kerry. Stacy and all the nurses were wonderful. Thank you. Another wonderful group of people are the guys at Mathews Funeral Home. Gary, Mike, Kenny and Mickey are more an gels from heaven. They made those few days much easier to bear. Gary and Mike were here for me 25 years ago when my fa ther died and again now. Thank You. Harold Breeden and the Lee County Sheriff Department are one of a kind. If you have never seen them escort a funeral-then you should. They have the utmost respect for the people of Lee County and they make sure that everyone else does. Thank you Sheriff Breeden for all that you and your staff did for us. Travis and Cathy McLeod, Wayne and Cindy Corley and Ruby Davis and Lynn Chaverria were such support to our family this year. We know what true friends are because of them. We could not have made it without them. It did not matter what time we called they were always here. My Mother went to heaven on September 9,2001 and as my son told her. she is getting a BIG house ready so when we get there we can all be together. All of the above mentioned people made her journey much easier. Our prayer is that God will richly bless you and as the epotah on Mother's grave says, "May the works she did speak for her”, the works all of you did speak for you. The Family of Frances Shepherd WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are having a serious prob lem with children on 4 wheelers and motorcycles riding on private land without permission in the woods between Northampton and Canterbury subdivisions and Woodlake Plantation. The own ers of Northampton and Woodlake Plantation DO NOT give permission for 4 wheelers or motorcycles to ride or be on their properties. No trespassing signs are posted and are being ignored. Hunting season is now open. No hunting is allowed in the woods between Canterbury and Northampton Subdivisions. There are too many houses for hunting here. There WILL be hunters with high powered rifles on Woodlake Plantation. These few hunters have permission to be there. Please help us prevent any hunting tragedies by keeping your children out of these woods and fields. We are currently building a new road in Northampton Subdivision at great expense to the owner. These 4 wheelers and motor cycles tear up the ditches. They do not need to be around the heavy machinery being used in this area. Please help us keep 4 wheelers and motorcycles off of our new roads and out of the woods including the area around Lake Marian in Northampton. Children have been seriously injured and hospitalized due to a head on collision of two 4 wheel ers in the woods between Canter bury and Northampton. Please help us to prevent this from hap pening again. Warnings have been given to trespassers verbally by agents for the owners and by Lee County Sheriffs Deputies. If warnings are continually given to repeat trespassers, the owners will be forced to take other action. Thank you for helping us keep your children safer by respecting the rights of these property own ers and keeping the 4 wheelers and motorcycles off their proper ties. Sincerely, Gary B. Eller, Agent Northampton S/D Tom Crowley. Agent Woodlake S/D Norma E. Ferrell, Owner, Northampton S/D The University of Georgia • Cooperative Extension Service Buy Bulbs Now Doug Collins, CEA j Putting Knowledge toWork^ Buy spring bulbs now and refrigerate them for better blooms. A cooling period is essential for proper blooming of bulbs such as tulips. Buy Bulbs Now Now is the time to buy spring bulbs. It's still warm, and spring is the farthest thing from most of our minds, but preparation now is necessary for a colorful spring. But why now? Can't you plant bulbs in November and Decem ber? Yes, you can plant bulbs in No vember and December. But bulbs need a cooling period if they are going to bloom properly. This is especially true of tulips. Buy your bulbs now and put them in the refrigerator for a couple of months. Then they'll be ready for planting at the end ofNovember/beginning ofDecember. Buy a few extra bulbs for forc ing. Green foliage and colorful flowers will be a welcome site inside your home or office when everything outside is dormant. I'll discuss planting bulbs outside and forcing them inside later in this column. Buy bulbs in the narcissus fam ily if you want bulbs that will flower year after year. The nar cissus family includes daffodils and Paper Whites. A cooling pe riod before planting is not criti cal to narcissus bulbs. Tulips and hyacinths, on the other hand, are adapted to a cooler climate than ours. After the first year, they generally won't bloom well. They need a cooling period cooler and longer than what we normally have with our short, mild winters. If you want tulips and hyacinths, plan on re planting them every year. For more information, call the Lee County Extension Office at 759-6025. The A Bridge Sutan JZatwdon Old Glory All Letters must be signed. Your name can be withheld if re quested. Send letters to P.O. Box 715, Leesburg, GA 31763. It has been three weeks since the foundation of our world as we knew it was drastically chal lenged and terrorized. When I heard that a plane had crashed into the World Trade Cen ter I couldn't believe it, I thought “how awful”. Then when the principal of the school where I am employed said that someone was crashing planes into all kinds of places I got up from the computer where I was working and asked the secretary what was happening. She said that terrorists were attacking America. My first thought was “How dare they!!!!!!!!”. I remember hearing my mother- in-law say that the first thing she remembered thinking when she heard that the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor was. “How dare they?” I felt the same incred ible pain and disbelief. My second thought was that I wanted to get my children out of school and go home to be with them. I was scared. I heard rumors of the terrorist attack during the morning and was able to see a few minutes of the coverage on televisions that were turned on throughout the school. Fear engulfed me. Who could do such a thing to us? How could they do it? Why would they want to hit the world trade centers See Bridge, Page 6A