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Aeedmf 7lem Grace Rhodes A thought to remember! “We write our own destiny: We be come what we do." If you want to know where Hardee’s is in Leesburg? Also to meet friends with a cup of hot coffee or a cold coke! By the way, Hardee’s is on Highway 19 on the right going south. Boy Scout Troop #210 meets each Monday at 7 p.m. at the Leesburg United Methodist Church Learning Center. The Lee County Historical So ciety meets each second Thursday at 7 p.m. The American Legion meets each first Monday at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Building. The Masonic Lodge meets each second and fourth Thursday night at 7 p.m. at the Lodge Building. The Youth of the Leesburg United Church will have a Youth Prayer Breakfast each Thursday at 7:15 a.m. There will be a Women’s Bible Study at the First Baptist Church each Friday from 10 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. All ladies are welcome. The Men of the Leesburg United Methodist Church will be meet ing at Krystal’s in Leesburg at 8 a.m. each Tuesday for a Prayer Breakfast. There will be a Youth Yard Sale, Saturday, November 3 at Ace Hardware. The Crossroads Sunday School Class of the Leesburg United Methodist Church will have a Chili Lunch Sunday, November 4. Donations go to a Special Project in the church to minister to fami lies in the church body. Say, did you remember to turn your time pieces back last Satur day night? Hope you did. I believe the Chicken Pie Festi val in Smithville last Saturday was a great success. However, the cold weather affected some of those attending. Halloween was Wednesday, Oc tober 31, Hope all kids had a safe and fun one. Don’t forget the Homecoming Parade this Thursday, today. Make plans to attend. Doris Houston is a patient in Houston Clinic in Columbus, Georgia. The Leesburg United Method ist Church celebrated Laity Sun day or Law Witness over a few days. Food, friendship and Bible Study were enjoyed by a nice group. Your thoughts are needed now today, so will you pause for us 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, Brenda Davis, Janie Davis, Richard Davis, Virginia Davis, Ann DeWitt, Darion DeWitt, Ron Dillard, Laura Duren, 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, Doris Houston, 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, Bill Lumpkin, Willene Malone, Billy Manning, Pat Manning, Rusty McDonald, Marion McAfee, Bonnie McCoy, Andy Miller, LaVerne Moorman, Ethan May, Buford Newman, Esther Newman, Alma Newell, Nora Norris, Lucile Oxley, Belle Pate, Lutrelle Perry, Bonne Patat, Mar tha Powell, Katibel Prisant, Deanie Ramers, Del Ramers Jr., Delmer Ramers III, Bobbie Rob erts, Pauline Roberts, Kourtney Rouse, Jennifer Ruffin, Monica Seegar, Pete Smith, Estoria Spid ers, Debra Swann, Thomas Swann, Page Tharp, Danielle Tolbert, Dustin Tolbert, Aug Torrellas, Jay Tucker, Ernest Ware, Eric Watson, Dan Wentezell Jr., Mary Williams, Bobby Wilson, David Wilson, Mary Wilson, Veta Wise, Beverly Weatherly, Cassie Whittle, Carolyn Worthy, Patricia Zublionis, and World Peace. See You Next Week! First Baptist Sponsors Single Adult Fellowship Single Adult Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church of Lees burg is sponsoring a fun afternoon of bingo and fellowship for single adults. Single adults are invited to attend this activity Sunday, No vember 4 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Creekwood Club House, Those attending will enjoy free fun and free refreshments. Chil dren are welcome with accompanying parent. The Lee County Ledger, Thursday, November 1,2001 - Page 3A A LeePride Serving You With Pride ! Across From H4TAA Fred’s Auto Service ' The Albany Mounted Patrol visited the staff and residents of Lee County Health Care October 25. Pictured (l-r) are Corporal Butler and Officer Amber, Corporal Hawkins and Officer Zena and Corporal Lavoie and Officer Chief. Lee County Health Care News By: J. Long The residents of Lee County Health Care received a really big horse treat on October 25. The Albany Mounted Patrol came out to visit and strutted their stuff for the staff and residents. Among the members were Corporal Hawkins riding Officer Zena; Corporal Lavoie riding Officer Chief; and Corporal Butler riding Officer Amber. The residents enjoyed petting the beautiful horses and feeding them peppermint candies, even though the candy lodged in their teeth. Corporal Hawkins is the train ing officer for the horses. He stated that it takes about five years for a horse to be fully trained be fore coming onto the force. The extent of the training consists of firing guns behind the horse's back, shooting fireworks, and other experiences. Corporal Hawkins stated that the horses have to be trained to the fullest to three are wonderful and gentle. TOES Teacher Feature Lee Geriner teaches fourth grade E.I.P. at Twin Oaks El ementary School. She has six years of teaching experience and this is first year of teaching in Lee County. Mrs. Geriner has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Middle Tennes see State and a Masters of Edu cation in Reading Education. Her husband is Stuart Geriner. Lee Geriner is a native of Macon, Georgia. Her hobbies are fishing, reading and traveling. NOW HIRING Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society is now in terviewing for several career insurance sales representa tives. For those who qualify, we offer: • Comprehensive training at the Home Office and excel lent field training • Exceptional benefits pack age with 401 (K) plan, medical, dental and disability coverage • Competitive commissions with generous bonus and incentive programs We want individuals who: • Want to be successful and don’t mind working • Have a good self-image • Will follow our proven sales system Previous insurance experience NOT required If this is a description of you, we want you for a confiden tial interview J. Terry Cook, Area Manager 820 Liberty Expressway Albany, GA 31705 229-436-4002 or 229-881-1199 | An Equal Opportunity Employer S ATTENTION SENIORS Are you paying over $100 for Medicare Supplement! You MAY qualify for lower rates! Call Madison Moore - 759-2850 r Ret. Col. Edward Dudley, a resident of Lee County Health Care, is pictured with Corporal Butler and Officer Amber. 4 WARM GAS HEAT Rinnai You Can Rely On Rinnai • High Efficency Room Heaters • Vented Or Vent Free • 1/1Ve Sell, Service & Install • Free Custom Installation Estimate OOLMft . rue mot in pbopanc since im 507 W. Broad Ave. Downtown 435-6116 Ramon J. Fajardo Attorney At Law 124 Fourth Street 759-2243 General Practice - Including Personal Injury, Divorce, Workers Compensation and Criminal Defence handle traumatic occurrences. The horses are donated by private individuals and are given back to the individuals after retirement. If the individual chooses not to take the horse back then the officers can purchase the horse for a small amount. Corporal Butler is the training officer for the people. He stated that the training is an eight-week horsemanship camp. There the people learn how to mount up, ride and balance, and how to care for the horse. Lee County Health Care would like to thank Sergeant Barnes for allowing the Corporals and Of ficers to come out to the facility. We would also like to thank Cor poral Hawkins, Corporal Lavoie, and Corporal Butler for their time to come and make this a special occasion. A big thanks goes mainly to Officer Amber, Officer Zena. and Officer Chief. You Lee Geriner iBANIC An affiliate ofSynovus Financial Corp. Member FDIC Community Calendar • Lee County Board of Commission will meet Thursday, November 5 at 6:00 p.m. at the Administration Building. • Lee County High School Homecoming Parade will be Thursday, November 1. • Lee County Board of Education will hold a planning meeting Monday, November 5 at 4:30 p.m. at Lee County Elementary School. The public is invited to meet with the board at 4:00 p.m. • A program on Memory, Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease will be presented at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 13, at the Lee County Library in Leesburg. Guest speakers include Dr. Bernard Scoggins and Dr. Neeta Sukthanker. • Day of Thanksgiving and Homecoming will be held at Amazing Grace Baptist Church Sunday, November 11. • Crape Myrtle O.E.S. #163 Fall Festival Under The Trees will be from 9 to 3 on Saturday, November 10 on Palmyra Road between Hasan and Masonic Building. • Exchange Club of Northwest Albany/Lee County meets each Thursday at Grand Island at 7:00 a.m. • Lee County Lions Club will meet Thursday, November 8 at 12 noon at Post’s Country Restaurant. Visitors are welcome. • Kiwanis Club of Lee County meets at 7:00 a.m. each Tuesday at Grand Island Club House. • Girl Scout Troop #20 meets each Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Creekwood Apartments Clubhouse located at 1578 Hwy 19 South. All seventh to twelfth graders are welcome. • American Legion Post #182 meets each first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Building. • Troop 210 meets each Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the Leesburg United Methodist Church Youth Center. • Leesburg Civitan Club will meet Tuesday, November 6 at 7:00 a.m. at Post’s Country Restaurant. • Lee County Sertoma Club meets each Wednesday at Grand Island at 12:00 noon. 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, fast Leesburg, GA 31763 ^ B ™ J 430-5383 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Pioneer Credit Company $ PHONE FOR FAST APPROVAL * Personal & Auto Loans TrfC Call Pam, Pam, or Dan We Try To Understand 104 WALNUT AVE. LEESBURG 759-1200 Time-Out Babies For Sale Large Selection Time-Out Baby Dolls (with faces) Call 434-1793 Join Us jor Health News You Can Use UPCOMING EVENTS "Creative Cooking For Diabetes" Monday, November 12, 5:30 p.m. Phoebe Northwest Conference Center 2336 Dawson Road Learn some new tasty tricks for preparing meals in compliance with a diabetes lifestyle. This program will include demonstrations on how to prepare food and participants will enjoy a delicious meal. Cost is $5 per person. Reservations required by November 9. Call 312-1392 to register. "Holiday Blues Workshop" Tuesday, November 13, 6:00 p.m. Phoebe East Conference Center 2410 Sylvester Road Speakers: John Stoeckel, L.C.S.W This workshop will focus on handling holiday stress, scheduling family obligations, resisting overspending temptations, avoiding disappointments and managing recent grief and losses. To register for this complimentary program, call 312-7001. "Arthritis: What's In A Name?" Tuesday, November 27, 7:00 p.m. Phoebe Northwest Conference Center Speaker: Jeffrey Wohlgethan, M.D. Rheumatologist Arthritis, a condition with more than 100 different classifications, affects children and adults alike. Join Dr Wohlgethan as he discusses various types of arthritis from diagnosis and treatment options available. To register for this complimentary seminar, call 312-4404. )gues www.phoebeputney.com »»»®®®@®®®@®®»®®®®®®® f t»®®®®®9®®»»®®®®®®®®®»®®®®9®®»®®®®®®®®®®®®® Phoebe offers a Speaker's Bureau with a panel of healthcare experts to speak on a wide range of topics. If you would like a speaker for your organization, please call (229) 312-7116.