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“For A New
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“CHRISTMAS HOPE”
By Bruce Pittman
Whew! Now that the holiday
rush is basically over, I can
take a break. This in-between
time from Christmas to New
Years is quite frankly, dead.
Very few people do anything
constructive. Except for the
mail being delivered, I have
found that most folks are quite
content with this set-up. I
know that I am. One reason is
that it gives me a moment to
catch my breath from the last
year and to start setting my
focus on the new year. Lots
of possibilities are before us
in the next 365 days. So this
year I want to publish my “I
hope for” list. This is not to
say that any of my dreams will
come true, but then again, who
knows? God has been known
to answer prayers before, even
the impossible ones.
I HOPE THAT -
- Politicians on all levels of
government will become less
party focused and less self-
interested and begin to work
for the sake of the people they
serve. We fail to realize that
we hold their income in our
hands.
- People will be happy living
where they are. We live in
a whining society. Perhaps
living two weeks in Baghdad
would make us thankful to live
in southwest Georgia.
- Parents will be parents. We
are neglecting our children to
their harm and these are times
they need us the most.
- People will stop crying
about the Ten Commandments
being taken from public prop
erty and will start crying about
the Ten Commandments being
taken from people’s hearts.
That is the real tragedy.
- Spouses would want to
build their marriages instead of
just going through the motions
of everyday living.
- We will stop trying to get
so much and will start trying to
give much more.
- Abortion becomes unneces
sary, legal or not.
- Africa gets help with its in
creasing AIDS epidemic. Did
you know that the average life
span in some countries there
is in the 30’s? That makes for
lots of orphans.
- The media will stop glamor
izing that which is embarrass
ing.
The church will stop chang
ing the truth to make it fit the
culture.
- The American troops will
be able to pull out of Baghdad
completely this year.
That is not all I hope for, but
it is a start. Just imagine if
only half of them happened?
In case one of your resolu
tions for 2004 is to start attend
ing church regularly, why not
give New Generations Church
a try? We meet at the Galleria
Plaza (Westover Blvd. behind
the Albany Mall) on Sundays at
10:00 AM. You will discover
that attending NGC will help
with your other resolutions as
well. I promise.
Computer Guru
By Zane Binder
DESIRABLE AND DOABLE:
HOME NETWORKS
Opossum@ix.netcom.com
Little more than a year ago,
published studies indicated the
nation’s percentage of homes
with computers had finally
topped 50 percent. Today, that
landmark’s being eclipsed: resi
dences with two or more beige
boxes are soaring! If govern
ment projections are accurate,
within two years, society will
witness the marvelous but ag
gravating gadgets become cell
phone common! To get the most
from your electronic investment
- and save greenbacks - multi
computer families should
consider home networking.
Before your eyes glaze and you
flip the page, realize hardware
and software advances have
turned a daunting task even for
geeks into something possible
for average users. Though still
not simple, the ability to share a
single high speed Internet con
nection, e-mail accounts, spam
and virus protection, files, and
much more, far outweighs the
short-lived installation agony.
Before beginning, be sure
you’ve relatively modern PC’s
with at least 256 megs of RAM.
Don’t ask why!
NO WIRES! - A primary
household objection to in-home
networks was where to run
wires, particularly if more than
two computers are involved.
The latest technology does away
with plastic and metal con
duits ... and with virtually zero
performance loss. Yes, the signal
penetrates walls and is powerful
enough to “cover”
most any home.
COST - Theoreti
cally, any number of
computers can be
networked, but
consider two for
simplicity. Hard-
ware-wise, your
primary box will
need a “wireless
broadband router,”
nominally the same
animal as the “split
ter” many use to
distribute cable TV
or satellite signals
to various TV’s. It’ll
cost under $200.
Receiving computers
use a “wireless net
work adaptor,” little
more than a radio
that connects to the
receiving PC. About
$55 buys a top-line
one. A tip: stick
with the same brand
for both. Linksys
(www.linksys.com)
is generally recog
nized as the industry
standard, and by
Guru’s testing, func
tion perfectly. Each
computer should
also employ the
same software, for
PC’s preferably any
Windows XP ver
sion. Yes, you can
make old and new
Windows versions compatible,
but it isn’t worth the effort!
THE DETAILS - Hooking up
the hardware takes 10 minutes,
but the software settings can
hurt! Windows XP includes
“setup wizards” that, sup
posedly, make configuration
effortless. Before beginning
read the instructions included
with the hardware, then visit the
vendor’s site! Scanning the vari
ous networking bulletins posted
at www.microsoft.com (use the
site’s internal search engine) is
also worthwhile.
TIME - If everything goes as
planned, network installation
takes less than an hour. Allocate
at least four, during which time
your PC’s will be “down.” If
network installation proves tem
porarily impossible, it’s easy to
unplug the new hardware. Make
notes of ALL software changes
made in case the procedure must
be reversed.
If you decide networking’s for
you but not installation, most
broadband firms will do the
work and supply the hardware
for about $330. Whatever route
you take, you’ll find a home
network’s a real convenience
and long-term money saver!
(c) 2003 DBR Media, Inc.
Beauty Tip
If you’re on a diet, you know that it’s very impor
tant to read package labeling carefully. For instance,
Splenda, which is a substitute for sugar, touts itself as
a no-fat product. That’s not exactly true. It does have
some calories because it is a natural sugar product. The
problem is, due to government standards, it can legally
call itself fat-free. So, if you’re thinking this sugar
product can be used liberally, you’re wrong. Those
sneaky little calories can creep up on you. Read before
you buy!
(c) 2003 DBR Media, Inc.
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including pecan trees
Clean-up included
For free Estimates
Call 759-0749 and leave message
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Lee County, GA
SATURDAY, January 17, 2004 10:00 AM
171.9 + Acres (Offered Divided)
Lee County, Georgia
171.9 ± Acres - Selling Divided or as a Whole
Paved Road Frontage on Lee Street Road
Home Sites - Development Property - Mini Farms
Irrigated Farm Land (approx. 140 + acres)
Valley 12-Tower Center Pivot Irrigation System
& Perkins Power Unit (Offered Separately)
Excellent Crop Basis
Directions: From Leesburg, travel north on Hwy 195
for 7 miles to Lee Street Rd. Turn left on Lee Street
Rd. & travel 7/10 mile to property on your right.
Watch for auction signs.
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Inspection: You may inspectthe property atany time.
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The Lee County Ledger, Thursday, January 1, 2004, Page 7B
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IN-HOME LINGERIE PAR
TIES:
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parties
by Petra Fashions
Call to book yours now
for lots of fun and earn
free lingerie. 883-8282.
NEED CHILDCARE?
Free referrals for Day Care
centers and Family Care
providers in your area avail
able from infants, toddlers,
after-school, special needs,
nights, and weekends. Call
Stepping Stones CCR&R @
1-866-833-3552.
Feb. 5
FAMILIES NEEDED:
Lee County DFCS is in need
of families to foster and adopt
children. Please contact us at
759-3000 for more information.
ROOMMATE WANTED:
Mature female has home
available for a female to share.
House has central heat and air
and private bedrooms. Must
have references; call 436-
3620.
FOR SALE:
Maltese puppies; beauti
ful, silky white coat; ador
able faces; S300 & up; call
436-5836 (H) or 894-8877
(cell) and leave message.
UPHOLSTERY:
Larry Hogsed Upholstery
Quality craftsmanship
every time; household,
restaurants, churches, fu
neral homes, hospitals, busi
nesses & so forth; complete
line of fabrics; call anytime
- free pickup & delivery, 373
A Ed Stephens Rd, Lake
Blackshear; call 853-7500.
FIREPLACES & STONE
WORK
Leo Harrison, contractor;
fireplaces; metal fireplace
repair, chimney repair,
stonework; 30 years of
experience. Call 432-5296 or
886-5879
WANTED:
Would like to buy an
aluminum boat and
trailer; call 436-8462
and leave message.
HEATERS FOR SALE:
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Two Marvin Electric Heat
ers; nice; for home, trailer or
office; nice condition; call
Don Kearce at 759-2476.
Jan. 1
TRUCK FOR SALE:
1989 Ford F250 diesel S.T.D.
overdrive, towing package;
$3000; call 436-2673.
Jan.15
DOGHOUSE FOR SALE:
New large heavy duty dog
house with shingle roof for
sale; $50; call 883-7986.
Jan. 15
FOR SALE:
Hobart MeatTenderizer;
$850; call 995-6287 and ask
for Roy.
Jan. 1
MOBILE HOME FOR SALE:
3 bedroom, 2 bath 24x64
double wide; large living room
with fireplace, large kitchen
and dining room; must be
moved; call 888-5308.
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HOUSE FOR SALE:
House for sale in North
Lee County on one acre
of land; 3 bedrooms one
bath; new carpet and
paint; $65,000; call 439-
0172 and leave message
WEED EATER CARRIER:
Weed Eater carrier holds
three; trailer mounted; $50;
call 83-7986.
Jan.15
PUPPIES FOR SALE:
Bloodhound puppies for
sale; 3 females, 13 weeks
old with all shots; Adequate
fencing required; $400 each;
call 995-3940 and leave mes
sage.
Jan. 1
FOR SALE:
Inside mausoleum
crypt for two; eye level;
save $3,990; call 432-
0652.
Jan. 8
BOAT FOR SALE:
Venture Bass Boat and
trailer, Mercury motor 1150
with night light for night fish
ing; good shape; $3500; call
759-2093.
Jan 1
AUTO FOR SALE:
1993 Ford Crown Victoria;
$2000; call 435-5553
Jan. 1
WALKER FOR SALE:
Walker for sale; like new;
$40; call 888-7472.
Dec. 25
CEMETERY LOTS:
2 choice lots in Floral
Memory Gardens in Last
Supper Section; valued
at $2200, asking $1490 or
will trade for something
of equal value; call 883-
5031 or cell 881-7272.
HOME DAY CARE:
Home day care; daily or
weekly; 21 years of child
care experience; Lee County
School Schedule; near Winn
Dixie Shopping Center; Call
888-7472.
Jan.15
HELP WANTED:
ATTN: Leesburg
Postal positions. Clerks/
carriers/sorters. No exp.
required, benefits. For exam,
salary, and testing informa
tion call (630) 393-3032 ext.
317 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 7 days.
Jan. 8
JOBS & CAREER
HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS,
SENIORS, PRIOR SERVICE
MEMBERS AND GED GRAD
UATE, GET PAID NOW!
The Georgia Army National
Guard starts investing in you
now, not after you graduate
High School! If you qualify,
you can join the Army National
Guard now, train one weekend
per month, and receive a pay
check once a month, all while
still in school. Are you in need
of extra money? Could you
use money for College? Are
you looking for a retirement
plan? Are you looking for ad
venture? If you answered yes;
then you owe it to yourself to
call us.
• Earn Extra Money $$$$
• Money for College
• $3,000 - $8,000 Signing Bo
nuses
• $200,000 Life Insurance
• Free Car Tag/Drivers Li
cense
• Retirement
All this and you only have to
work PART-TIME. For more in
formation, call SSG Gerhardt
at (229) 430-4367. YOU CAN
in the Georgia Army National
Guard
Jan. 29.
YGHILD 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. Financial assistance available.
Flowers and Happy Birthday
Mason Dorminey
Compliments of
Leesburg Flower and Gift
Walnut Street Leesburg, Georgia
Phone 759-6917
Flowers may be picked up at Leesburg Flower and Gift
Wishes a Happy Birthday To:
January 2: Mary Lou Ramsey, Nicholas Widner, Shaun R. Wil,
Terry Willis Sr., Lorraine Carter, Stephanie Davis, Mary William,
Joanne Kirkland, Anne Sedberry, Barbara McDonald, Bruce Fack-
ler, Ferrell Knott, Johnny Jenkins, Mark Dato, Courtney Back, Alec
Edwards, Roger D. Chinell, Kim Davis; January 3: Krista Antonio,
Dottie Bridges, Landon Jones, Paula Beckman , Kathie Entz, Tricia
Quinn, Duane McLeod, Sandy Mackey, Cyle Pittman, Krissy Ray
Bowyer, Brittany Watson, Ronald D. Foreman, Chris Laramore,
Mimi McGinley, David Williams; January 4: Katie James, William
Soto, Curtis McNeal, Mike Morrow, Helen Milton, Annette Bruce,
Felicia Barbosa, Cathy Davis, Mrs. Browie Bass, Eva Whitehead,
Jennifer Eubanks, Billy Spires, Debra Broome, John Bell, Theda
Thacker, Kattie Hanner, Kelli Strickland, Toni Mitchell, Amber
Moody, Bowden Hires, Charlie Rowell; January 5: Craig Rhodes,
Cheryl Williams, Taylor Akins, Sue Holt, Jim Snow, Charles L.
Moore, L. Wright, Mary Eloise Green, Beverly Sumner, Willie
Pearl French, Dawn Snow, Karen Lilly, George Dorminy, Darlene
Satterfield, Cindy Murphy, Roger Watson Jr., Kevin Stroud, Chris
Fiveash, Vicky Hubbs, Ezmel Dorminy,Catina Hayes, Jim Rhodes,
Whitney Adams, Taylor Akins, Chris Hurst, Eva Marie Bass, Jen
nifer Swinson, Emily Akins Dawdy, Nate Edwards, Scarlett A.
Burgamy, Henry Johnson, Dale Cox; January 6: Mason Dominey,
Alan Edmunds, Ashley Kinnett, Alison Singletaryt, Kristin Abney,
Kara Brinson, Winston Marchbanks, Hugh Breeden, Michael Sum
ner Sr., Cindy Brown, Jake Collins, Shakita McCray, David Free
man, Elizabeth Saindon, Ann Scarborough, Annette Duren, Polly
Wiggins, Carrie H. Joiner, Carrie L. Chinell; January 7: Dwayne
Suggs, Steve Nelson, Cornwell Webb, Mrs. W.K. Howell, Frankie
Young, Roger Young, Lady Harcrow, Bryan Wiggins, Steven
Ludwig, Rose Hanna Armbruster, Matt Owens, Darlene Wallace,
Joseph H. Sizemore, Shana M. Sparks, Freddie Chinnell; January
8: Adam Wilkerson, Joy Godwin, Myrtle Meeks, Billy Manders,
Brian Layton, Jimmy Graham, Glenn Greene, Brad Whiddon, J.W.
Jenkins, Robert A. Reid, Paul White, Robbie Brogdon, Celena Gay,
Erin Ashley Eubanks, Gilbert Mills, Carly Mathis
Wishes a Happy Anniversary
January 3: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Runge, Mr. and Mrs. Lynwood Den
ham; January 4: Mr. and Mrs. Garnett Shiver; January 6: Mr. and
Mrs. Donald Tarrer, Mr. and Mrs. John McGee; January 7: Mr. and
Mrs. Willie Lockett, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Miles
Slappey; January 8: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bowling, Mr. and Mrs.
Lem Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Keyser, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
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