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“For A New -ft* *- Generation” “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. Fall Special Limb Trimming All types of limbs including pecan trees Clean-up included For free Estimates Call 759-0749 and leave message TAT ucTion 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. Sale Site: The property will sell on site. Inspection: You may inspectthe property atany time. 10% Buyers Premium J. DURHAM AND ASSOCIATES, INC. Realtors & Auctioneers 1216 Dawson Rd, Suite 102, Albany, GA 31707 Joseph P. Durham, CAI, Auctioneer To View Brochure OnLine: www.jdurhamauctions.com 800-342-2666 gal#h2o The Lee County Ledger, Thursday, January 1, 2004, Page 7B CLASSIFIED ADS All Classified Advertising 150 Per Word In Advanced Unless Regular Account Maintained Minimum Charge .... $2 00 Free Non-Commercial Classified Ads For Subscribers IN-HOME LINGERIE PAR TIES: Cynthia’s in home lingerie 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: TOtyemwjf /^420-9102 ■ 1 5TADIU r^SEATINI M , 3 ShowTimes Fri. Jan. 2-Thurs. Jan. 8 Gift Certificates Nowon Sale LORD OF THE RINGS 3: RETURN OF THE KING (PG13) Showing on 3 Screens 11:45 12:30 2:45 4:00 4:45 7:00 8:15 9:00 PETER PAN (PG) 12:00 2:30 5:00 7:30 9:55 PAYCHECK (PG13) 2 SCREENS 12:30 1:40 3:10 4:20 5:50 7:10 8:30 9:50 CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN (PG) Showing on 2 Screens 12:15 12:45 2:35 3:05 4:55 5:25 7:15 7:40 9:35 10:00 COLD MOUNTAIN (R) 12:30 3:45 7:00 10:15 MONA LISA SMILE (PG13) 1:30 4:15 7:00 9:45 STUCK ON YOU (PG13) 12:00 5:30 9:45 LOVE DON'T COST A THING(PG13) 12:10 2:40 5:10 7:40 10:10 SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE (PG13) 12:00 2:30 5:00 7:30 10:00 THE LAST SAMURAI (R) 7:20 THE HAUNTED MANSION (PG) 12:30 2:40 5:00 7:10 9:20 DR. SUESS' CAT IN THE HAT (PG) 1:15 3:15 5:15 ELF (PG) 12:40 2:50 5:10 7:45 10:00 BAD SANTA (R) 3:00 7:15 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. ufn 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 Sagendorph