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Hometown Newspaper of Ray and Ketrena Walker
Volume XXIV - Number 15 Leesburg, Georgia -- November 22,2001 Fifty Cents
Lee County Chamber Of Commerce
Putting Together New Map!
Special To The Ledger
From Lee County
Chamber of Commerce
The Lee County Chamber of
Commerce has designated Ad-
Scope Designs, P.O. Box 383003
Birmingham, AL 35242 and tele
phone number 205-408-1963, to
update and publish a full-color,
commercial grad map for distri
bution to new residents, busi
nesses and visitors. The new map
will also contain needed updated
street information.
The detailed map of the county,
and the cities of Smithville and
Leesburg, will include land
marks, points of interest, and a
street index. Ad-Scope Designs
will print 5,000 copies of the
maps. Once they are available,
the Chamber and those busi
nesses advertising on the maps
will distribute them. The maps
are included along with other sta
tistics and promotional material
that are furnished to newcomers
and prospective businesses.
Beginning November 19,2001,
Mr. Keith Barker with Ad-Scope
Designs, will begin visiting busi
nesses to receive orders for the
The Leesburg City Council honored one of their own last Friday with the
dedication of a road in memory of Jesse Henderson. A long time councilman,
Jesse (J.C) Henderson recently passed away. In memory and in honor of his
service to the citizens of Leesburg, Carter Street was renamed to Jesse
Henderson Road. Mrs. Henderson (on the ladder) had the privilege of placing
the new street sign on the post. Pictured (left to right) are Councilman Sidney
Johnson, Mayor Bob Boney, Councilwoman Deborah Long, Councilman Morris
Leverett and Mr. Henderson’s daughter, Ann Range.
Smith Rejoins Smithville
Police Force
James Smith who recently
served as chief of the Smithville
Police Department, has rejoined
the department as an officer.
Smith was one of the first of
ficers employed by the City of
Smithville when the city reestab
lished the police department. In
an effort to curb expenditures sev
eral years ago, the city council
disbanded the police department
leaving the city unprotected ex
cept for sheriff deputies on rou
tine patrol in the north end of the
county.
Smith resigned from his posi
tion following allegations about
inappropriate use of computers
and phone lines in the police de
partment.
Skylar Martin (right), Sertoma International Vice
President, was the guest speaker at a recent Lee
County Sertoma Club meeting held at Grand Island.
He is accompanied by Bil Sadler who is President-
Elect for the Lee County Sertoma Club.
James Smith
Leesburg Police
Department
Issues Weekly
Report
Chief Charles Moore released the following incidents.
On November 15, a complainant reported a theft by taking on
Starksville Street. The incident occurred between November 9
and November 12. Taken was a Pitney Bowes weighing scale.
The case is still under investigation.
On November 14, Captain Moody was informed of a warrant
on a male suspect. The officer arrested the subject for probation
violation at a Fourth Street address and turned him over to a
Lee County Deputy.
On November 14, an officer responded to a call on Old Smith
ville Road regarding damaged property. The owner indicated
that his chain link fence had been damaged.
advertisements. He will be avail
able locally for approximately
two weeks. An accompaniment
introduction letter will be with
Mr. Barker as he visits the differ
ent locations.
To ensure you a spot in a the
full-color map project, please
contact Ad-Scope Designs at 1-
205-408-1963.
COLONY BANK
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CHECK AMOUNT
orde°r t oP YMCA $ 7,800.00
LEE COUNTY
SERTOMA CLUB. INC.
LEESBURG. GA.
SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND 00/100 DOLLARS
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MEMO
Brett Kirkland (left), President of the Lee County
Sertoma Club, presents a check to Anna Lee O'Neil
who is the Resource Development Coordinator for
the YMCA. The funds were raised from the Lee
County Sertoma's annual Bike Night event and will
be used to help build YMCA facilities in Lee County.
Doherty
Duggan
Rouse
Insurors
Home • Auto • Business • Life/Health
P.O. Box 71628 (229)888-2040
Albany, GA 31708-1628 800-628-2040
2301 Dawson Road (31707) Fax (229) 435-3036
www.ddrins.com
Count Your
Blessings
As you gather around
your Thanksgiving
table, may you
remember the
true meaning of
the season.
Have a happy
holiday.
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On November 17,2001, Asst. Fire Chief Mel Lane, Driver Bobby Spencer and Volunteer Fire Fighter Cindy
Spencer delivered live fire, fire extinguisher training to the employees of the Lee County Health Department.
BUFFALO ROCK
A
Thanksgiving
Wish
From our house
to yours, we wish
you all the best
during this special
holiday season.
