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Page 4B - The Lee County Ledger, Thursday, October 18,2001 1 73 Society Street Leesburg, GA 31 763 Buttons Bovs vay care anp Learning Center Hours: owner/director: Michelle Peterman 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (229) 759-8008 FORECLOSURE SALE - NOVEMBER 6, 2001 GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY! 246 Leslie Hwy . Leesburg, GA 31763 Appraised Value-$63,000****Minimum Bid $54,356 3 Bedrooms, 1 1/2; Baths, 1.250 Square Ft. PLEASE NOTE: A 20% non-refundable down payment is required on the day of the sale. For More Information, Call USD A, Rural Development 955 Forrester Dr ., SE Dawson, GA31742 (912)995-5811, Ext. 4 FORECLOSURE SALE - NOVEMBER 6, 2001 GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY! 174 Canal St. Leesburg. GA 31763 Appraised Value-$37,000****Minimum Bid $30,915 3 Bedrooms. 1 1/2 Baths, 1,101 Square Ft. PLEASE NOTE: A 20% non-refundable down payment is required on the day of the sale. For More Information, Call USD A, Rural Development 955 Forrester Dr., SE Dawson, GA 31742 (229) 995-5811, Ext. 4 lit City of Smithville City of Smithville is accepting applications for full time police officer. Must be P.O.S.T. certified. Contact Chief Causey at 846-2101 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ATTENTION LEE COUNTY CITIZENS The gate across the road that used to go to Burke’s Ferry has been removed by temporary restraining order. This road has been abandoned by the county for almost 40 years. This is known by the people who live in the area. Anyone that is concerned about the treatment of Lee County citizens and taxpayers in this situation should contact their commissioner and voice their opin ion. What is happening to the landowner in this situation can and may happen to you!!! Wake up Lee County and know the truth. Paid for by Lee County citizens who know that this has not been handled fairly by our local government. Jobless Claims Continue To Rise; Pending Layoffs Not Included The Georgia Department of Labor announced that the num ber of Georgians who filed ini tial claims for unemployment in surance in September increased by 45 percent over the same pe riod a year ago. "The increase in claims in Sep tember is mostly tied to the eco nomic downturn we have expe rienced for the last several months,” State Labor Commis sioner Michael Thurmond said, "and does not reflect the full im pact of the layoffs resulting di rectly from the September 11 ter rorist attacks. The pending lay offs at Delta Airlines and other companies that have announced layoffs are just now beginning to show up. We're preparing to serve what we expect to be a very large influx of unemployed Georgians who will be filing claims for unemployment insur ance benefits." TENNIS CAMP AT GRAND ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB REGISTRATION OCT. 22 TENNIS CAMP FOR GIRLS AND BOYS REGISTRATION FEE $50 AGES 7-12 MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS 4:30 - 6:00 P.M. AGES 13-17 TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 4:30 - 6:00 P.M. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL GRAND ISLAND AND ASK FOR LONNIE Learn fundamentals to play tennis from a national award winning professional In September, 42,079 Geor gians filed first-time claims for unemployment insurance ben efits, up 13,059, or 45 percent, from 29,020 in September of last year. The seven metro areas of the state and their changes in ini tial claims over the past 12 months are as follows: Albany, down 165, or 32 percent, from 522 to 357. Athens, up 65, or 27 percent, from 241 to 306. At lanta, up 4,793, or 76 percent, from 6,326 to 11,119. Augusta, up 640, or 119 percent, from 538 to 1,178. Columbus, down 71, or 13 percent, from 528 to 457. Macon, down 70, or eight per cent, from 853 to 783. Savannah, up 55, or 10 percent, from 534 to 589. Despite the increase in layoffs, many employers throughout the state have available jobs listed with the state labor department. "I continue to encourage work ers who've lost their jobs to turn adversity into opportunity by us ing the lull in the economy to re tool their skills to make them selves more employable," Thur mond continued, "and many are doing exactly that. Help for laid- off workers, or those who want to make a career change, is avail able through our statewide net work of career centers, as well as on our Web site." The Georgia Department of Labor's Web site at www.dol.state.ga.us offers ex tensive information about career, job openings, and labor market data. Question and Answer Column from Georgia Insurance and Fire Commissioner John Oxendine Each year with the start of Fall and cooler weather, we see an in- M MH M nul Good/ submitted by Jeff Ringham TRUCKLOAD SALE Hotpoint by GE 30-inch Freestanding Electric Range Self-Cleaning Oven Electronic Oven Controls Time Bake with Delay Option Preheat Signal RB757BBWW 5D Hotpoint by GE Built-in Dishwasher New Power Wash II System 6 Cycle Selections Hi-temp Boost Heated Dry On/Off Delay Start HDA3400F fiQBEHkn Hotpoint by GE 18 Cu.Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Icemaker Ready 4.0 Cu Ft Freezer Three Full-width Shelves CTX18LYZ ■ GE Super 3.2 Cu Ft Capacity Washer AutoBalance Suspension System 6 Wash Cycles WVSR1060A T'l GE Extra Large 5.7 Cu Ft Capacity Dryer Automatic Dry Control 2 Heat Selections 2 Cycles Removable Up-Front Lint Filter Painted Steel Interior Quite-By-Design DVL223EA FREE Delivery All Closeout Models Reduced Financing Available (with approved credit) (800) 342-6978 Sumter emc S 1120 Felder Street Americus, GA Open M - F 8:30 - 6 and Sat 9 - 2 crease in house fires and related fatalities. So this season is a good time to remind ourselves of the toll fire takes in lives and prop erty, and the need for an aware ness of fire safety in our homes and places of work. The reason my office gets in volved in fire issues is that in Georgia, the Insurance Commis sioner is also the Safety Fire Commissioner. The responsibili ties of the Safety Fire Division fall into five main categories: building inspection, manufac tured housing inspection, fire scene investigation, engineering, hazardous materials inspections and licensing, and fire safety edu cation. The office enforces fire safety rules and regulations for hotels, apartment houses, schools, day care centers, personal care homes, churches, hospitals, nursing homes, industrial buildings, race tracks, and other buildings throughout the state. The engi neering staff deals with buildings in the planning and construction stages, reviewing and approving plans. Fire Safety Compliance Officers examine new and exist ing structures for compliance with safety fire laws. Question: How can I protect myself and my family from house fires? Answer: Make sure your home has smoke detectors, at least one for every floor. Also, practice a family escape plan. Teach family members to stay low, crawling under the smoke, when leaving the house. Everyone in your fam ily should know how to get out of the house if a fire should oc cur, and where to meet after they're outside. Finally, each room of your house, and espe cially the bedrooms, should have two avenues of escape in case one exit is blocked by fire. Question: I have a three-bed- room house. How many smoke detectors do I need? Answer: An average-size home should have more than one detec tor, at least one for every level of the house. Ideally, place one in each bedroom and one outside the bedroom area. Smoke detectors should be located on ceilings if possible, well away from walls. Question: What are the most common causes of fatal house fires? Answer: The top causes for fa tal house fires are: misuse of por table heaters, careless smoking, unattended cooking, and electri cal problems, such as an over loaded circuit. Please send your insurance or fire safety questions to: Insurance and Fire Commissioner John Ox endine, 716 West Tower, 2 Mar tin Luther King Jr. Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30334 or call 404-656- 2070 (toll free at 1-800-656- 2298) for assistance insurance question. TDD services available at 404-656-4031. Web address is gainsurance.org