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Page 6C - The Lee County Ledger, Thursday, November 29, 2001
Online, FromPage 5C
and porch. If this is done in
conjunction with replacing a
walkway, there will be little, if
any. additional cost.
Inside the home, there usually
aren't many steps that are easily
eliminated. Just make sure that
if you put on an addition, it isn't
necessary to use steps to get
into it! Another approach that
works well is to prepare for
single-level living. This means
that as you make changes over
the years, seek to give yourself
the option of living entirely on
one level — even if only
temporarily. That means making
sure the full bath, kitchen and
main bedroom are all on one
level. Having laundry facilities
on the same level is also a big
plus.
Maneuverability is most
critical in the kitchen and the
bathroom. Use floor surfaces
that don't become slippery when
wet. Widen spaces and door
ways. Whenever possible,
design doorways that are 36
inches wide. Also, try to
eliminate thresholds (those
wooden, metal or stone bumps
on floors in doorways) bigger
than one-half inch. Make sure
the thresholds used have
beveled (sloped) edges. While
you don't give any thought to
them when you are fully
mobile, they present real
obstacles to wheelchairs and
other wheeled devices. These
changes will not only make
your home wheelchair friendly,
but also give it a more open,
spacious feel.
Handholds and Railings
The next issue to focus on is
handholds. While it seems kind
of unnecessary, keep in mind
that many serious falls could be
prevented with adequate
railings and grips. This is
especially true in the bathroom.
Make sure you've got plenty of
support around the toilet and the
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LEE COUNTY
INVITATION TO BID CONSTRUCTION OF THE
NEW LEESBURG FIRE/EMS STATION AND THE
NEW REDBONE FIRE/EMS STATION
The Lee County Board of Commissioners is accepting sealed writ
ten bids from professional and qualified contractors to construct
two new 8,850 square foot pre-engineered metal buildings with
masonry fronts in accordance with the construction plans and
specifications prepared by Pollard & Company.
Construction plans and specifications for both buildings are avail
able after Monday, November 5, 2001 at the offices of Pollard &
Company located at 1900 Dawson Road in Albany (229-434-0882)
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a deposit of
$75.00 per set. Payment must be made by check, no cash ac
cepted. Make checks payable to Pollard & Company. The deposit
is fully refundable to each bonafide bidder if the documents are
returned to Pollard & Company in good and reusable condition
within ten days of owner's announcement of the successful bidder.
In addition, the construction plans and specifications for this
project are also available in the Dodge Room located at 1216
Dawson Road in Albany (436-2458).
If you choose to submit a written bid on this project, your sealed
bid must be marked, "Sealed Bid - Leesburg and Redbone Fire/EMS
Stations" and delivered to the Lee County Clerk's Office at 104
Leslie Highway, Leesburg, Georgia 31 763 no later than 11:00 a.m.
on Thursday, November 29, 2001. All bids will be opened during a
public bid opening at 11 :05 a.m. on Thursday, November 29.2001
in the County Clerk's Office. You are invited to attend this bid
opening. No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after
the bid opening.
Each bidder must include in their sealed bid a bid security of 5% of
the base bid amount payable to the Lee County Board of Com
missioners from a company authorized to do business in the state
of Georgia. In addition, the successful bidder must submit a 100%
performance bond and 100% payment bond.
The successful bidder will have until June 30, 2002 to complete this
project or face $100 per calendar day in liquidated damages. The
terms and time of payment will be monthly.
The Lee County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to ac
cept or reject any or all bids received and/or disregard informali
ties in the bids received.
The Lee County Board of Commissioners will consider awarding the
project to the lowest responsive bidder during the Board's commis
sion meeting of Monday, December 3, 2001 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Both stations shall be treated as one project. The lowest total bid
der shall be awarded both stations, "Winner take all".
11/1,11/8,11/15, and 11/22
Amanda Goodson, Miss Plantation Trace 2002,
recently spent time at Lee County Primary School
visiting with students to read Oh the Places You Will
Go by Dr. Suess. She talked with the students about
setting goals now to prepare for their future. Miss
Goodson is a student at Georgia Southern University
majoring in Early Childhood Education. Amanda is
pictured reading to Mrs. Whitleyis Kindergarten class.
The Pies Have It ...
National Championship
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tub or shower. Does every step
in the house have an adequate
railing? Be aware that many
original stair banisters aren't
strong enough to support an
adult's body weight. That is why
railings need to be checked and
reinforced if necessary.
A room-by-room review of
handles and knobs can yield a
substantial list of inadequacies.
Doorknobs, window handles,
faucets and other controls can
be difficult for many people.
Make sure they are easy to
operate. The kitchen may be the
most critical room of all. Can
the stove control knobs be
reached without risking a burn?
Will knobs be easy to turn as
hands become less nimble?
How about the sink faucet?
What about all those cabinet
and drawer handles?
Other Safety Issues
Finally, there are some other
issues to consider. The odds are
that your neighborhood will
become less safe over time.
Have you taken adequate home
security measures? Do you have
bright, automatic external
lights? What about internal
lighting? As people get older,
they need brighter light to see
the same things. Reading lights
need to be brighter. Well-lit
stairs become more important.
An intercom provides added
safety and a convenient way to
communicate with others when
it's difficult to get around.
Something as simple as a
peephole in the front door can
be very helpful.
Burns are one of the most
common injuries that older
people face. In some cases, you
can eliminate the use of the
stove entirely for heating water.
There are hot water dispensers
that can be set up like another
faucet in your sink. These are
very convenient.
Scalding hot water also causes
many injuries in the bathroom.
It's not unusual for someone to
fall in the shower or tub, hitting
the faucet on the way down.
What if the water temperature is
suddenly increased and you
can't get to the controls? Even
moderately hot water will cause
burns if allowed to flow for
several minutes. A number of
manufacturers make faucets that
have a built-in scald prevention
mechanism. They automatically
cut off if the temperature
exceeds a preset maximum.
There are numerous online
sources to obtain help or learn
more about assuring indepen
dence for seniors. To find more
information on hundreds of
home-related topics, consumers
can visit Web sites like
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research projects or find a
prescreened remodeling
contractor or handyman service
that specializes in disability
remodeling. Consumers can
also contact ServiceMagic toll
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(ARA) - Approximately 165
pies from commercial pie
makers throughout the United
States were recently judged
during the 7th Annual National
Pie Championships sponsored
by the American Pie Council.
Judges honored just 49 of the
entrants with blue ribbons. The
country's largest pie maker
walked away with the most
recognition. Mrs. Smith's
Bakeries received a record-
breaking 15 first-place blue
ribbons for its pies. No other
company has won as many
awards in the history of the
competition. "There was strong
competition in the different
categories." said Don Kemp,
vice president of marketing for
Mrs. Smith's Bakeries. "To have
the judges, who were both peers
and consumers, give us this
designation is a great endorse
ment." Other companies
honored included Bonerts Slice
of Pie with seven awards,
Baker's Square with six, and
Sara Lee won five. All pies
were graded on appearance,
taste and overall appeal by a
panel of 40 judges. Courtesy of
ARA Content,
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EDITOR'S NOTE: Mrs. Smith's
Bakeries, Inc. is a business unit
of Flowers Industries, Inc.
Based in Suwanee, Ga., Mrs.
Smith's Bakeries markets a full
line of fresh and frozen branded
baked foods to retail, in-store
bakery, foodservice and vending
customers nationwide. The
company's products are sold
under brand names such as Mrs.
Smith's. Cobblestone Mill,
Nature's Own, Our Special
Touch, Danish Kitchen,
Stilwell, Mrs. Freshley's, Pet-
Ritz. Oronoque Orchards and
Pour-A-Quiche. Flowers
Industries. Inc. (NYSE: FLO),
headquartered in Thomasville,
Ga., produces and markets a full
line of fresh and frozen pack
aged baked foods for national
and regional markets. These
products are sold under such
well-known brand names as
Mrs. Smith's. Nature's Own and
Cobblestone Mill. For more
information please contact
Caren Higdon or Amy Gerborg,
Rountree Group Inc. at (770)
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