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The Lee County Ledger, Thursday, November 8,2001 - Page 7A Cities, County To Benefit From Sales Tax Referendum The staff of Colony Bank dressed for Halloween. The staff at Allergy and Asthma Clinics of Georgia, dressed as Dr. Kool and the Peace Lilies last Wednesday for Halloween. The Lee County Board of Com missioners gave their approval to the proposed special purpose spe cial option sales tax. Voters will decide in March if they will ap prove the continuation of collect ing sales tax at the current rate. It is anticipated that the current SPLOST III funds will be col lected by September 2002. Since the maximum collection of SPLOST funds is projected to occur 19 months prior to the March 31,2004 collection period deadline, a referendum will be scheduled Tuesday, March 19, 2002. At this time, voters will continue the SPLOST for another five years. Based on the preceding SPLOST - III collection trend, as suming aggressive business growth, Lee County can expect to receive about $300,000 per month or 18 million dollars over the maximum five year period in SPLOST - IV revenue beginning in October 2002. In addition, the Georgia Department of Transpor tation usually matches every county SPLOST dollar spent on road projects with $0.75 of state funds thereby greatly extending the county's SPLOST funds. If the voters approve the SPLOST IV referendum, it will become effective October 1, 2002. The county commissioners ap- Leesburg, from Page 2A Montgomery was issued a cita tion for speeding and issued a personal service for the suspen sion of her driver’s license. Mark Anthony Vanzant, 31, of 110 Turnkey Circle, Leesburg, was charged with striking station ary object, hit and run and ha bitual violator by Officer David Bullington on November 4. Vanzant backed into the water and air pump at a convenience store. While checking the status of Vanzant’s license through G.C.I.C., the license was sus pended and was declared a ha bitual violator. He was placed un der arrest and transported to the Lee County Jail. Lt. James Arnold worked a case of criminal trespass and theft by taking on Linden Road Novem ber 1. The victim told Lt. Arnold that a motor and gas can was missing from his boat. The mo tor was valued at $1000 and the case can at $50. Captain Monterey Moody worked a theft by taking case at a local restaurant October 31. A storage rack with five shelves valued at $275 was reported miss ing. Timothy Loman, 18. of 126 A Magnolia Street, was charged with theft by shoplifting October 30 by Officer Barrett. Officer Barrett was dispatched to a con venience store on Highway 19 S. in reference to a theft by shop lifting. Loman was summoned to court December 18 for thief by shoplifting. The item was valued at $5.00. Adam Lee Arellano, 17. of 184 Darian Drive, Leesburg, was charged October 30 with posses sion of marijuana less than a ounce and possession of alcohol by minor (under age person) by Assistant Chief George McDonald. Area Runners Compete In Race Members of the Albany Area Runners Club participated in the Coffee Regional Medical Center 3rd Annual Fall Fitness 5K Run/ Fun Walk at Douglas, Georgia on November 4, 2001 Kerry Underwood finished first in 19:49 in the Overall Male age group. Benny Wade finished first in 22:33 in the 60-over age group. Fred Goolsby finished third in 26:15 in the 60-over age group. Danny Wall finished first in 34:20 in the 50-59 age group. Kirsten Underwood finished in 34:50 in the under 20 age group. Brenda Gail Wall finished third in 41:08 in the 40-49 age group. the made-for-you Makeover MARy KAy Discover makeup made to suit your skin tone, your style, even the clothes you wear. Call me today for a free makeover We'll create a look that’s uniquely yours. 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Century Road - Leesburg proved the low bid from Afford able Painting & Remodeling for price of $14,600 with a comple tion date of 60 days to paint the exterior of the tax assessor's building, exterior trim of the health department building, exte rior trim of the government build ing and exterior trim and interior of the DFACS Building. The commissioners approved a budget amendment for the recre ation department to budget $8,000 to pay the board members and $500 for mail outs. The county commissioners con ducted a public hearing Monday night. Ralph Cannon requested a conditional use of property to al low a one time split of farm land to allow a single family residence. The property is located at 334 U.S. Highway 19 South, Lees burg. Pam Thompson of the planning department presented a proposed change to the Lee County Zon ing Ordinance to allow adminis trative approval for the one time split of farm land request. The current zoning ordinance requires planning commission and board of commissioners approval through a public hearing process to allow for a one time split of farmland in agricultural districts. The staff proposed to change the process to allow administrative approval. By having the staff ap prove the change administra tively, the county can streamline the process and better serve the ning commission recommended citizens of Lee County. The plan- denial of this proposal. George (Smitty) Johnson Home and Lawn Maintenance, also Pressure Washing "PROBLEMS SOLVED" No Job Too Small ^ % 120 Jayne Street Leesburg, Georgia 31763 Office: (912) 759-0126 Fax: (912) 759-0126 Pager: (912) 431-3704 YCHILD CARE. Afterschool Program at Lee County Elementary School Gym. Transportation included. 1:15 ratio, safe environment. Includes homework, snack, creative, and sports times, field trips, and much more! For more information, call 759-9008. Time: 3 - 6 pm daily plus school holidays. 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