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Grace Rhodes Aeedtm %m Leesburg Police . . Files Report A thought to remember! “Warm the world, light the candle of your heart.’’ Hardee’s is here in town! Come on down on Tuesdays about 9 a.m. Eat your breakfast and have a friendly talk with friends! Boy Scout Troop #210 meets each Monday at 7 p.m. in the Learning Center at the Leesburg United Methodist Church. Chehaw Lodge #701 meets each second and fourth Thurs day at 7:30 p.m. There is a Men’s Prayer Breakfast of the Leesburg United Methodist Church at Krystal’s in Leesburg each Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. There is a Youth Prayer Breakfast at 7:15 a.m. on Thursday at the Leesburg United Methodist Church. There is a Women’s Bible Study each Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Leesburg United Method ist Church. There is a Bible Study each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the home of Jamie and Pam Horne for high school seniors and college students at Lirst Baptist Church. Congratulations to Shane and Tracy Archer on the birth of a handsome baby boy, Benjamin “Luke,” on December 23. His brother is Brooke. Girl Scouts meet each Lriday at 3:30 p.m. at the Leesburg United Methodist Church. The Methodist Men of the Leesburg United Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7:00 p.m. How was your Christmas? Mine was just great! J.M. and I as well as Butch and Mary spent the day and night with Jim, Toni and Graham Rhodes in Stone Mountain, Georgia. We enjoyed a beautiful day, good food and family love, thank you, God for it all! Hope you have a safe and happy New Year Day and a great new year! God bless each of you today. so pause for awhile and kneel and pray: Katherine Amann, Hunter Barfield, Kathryne Barfield, Joshua Barnes, Belle Betton, Bob Boney, John Bond, Billy Bowling, Annie Kate Bradley, Bill Bradley, Patsy Busey, Lola Byrd, Etheline Cannon, James Cannon, Ed Callahan, Joyce Callahan, Nancy Carson, Ryan Chaffin, Lrank Christmas, Lisa Collins, Courtney Cook, Dean Craig, Helen Crotwell, Brenda Davis, Virginia Davis, Ann DeWitt, Darion DeWitt, Loraine Ed wards, Doris Fore, Jack Fore, Dorathy Forrester, Mary Fowl er, Tim Fowler, Bob Gibbs, Cecil Gibbs, Raymond M. “Hoot” Gibson, Dot Gill, Dora Lou Goforth, Frank Gosa, Aline Grace, Eloise Green, Voncil Griffin, Chris Hale, Jim Hall, Shirley Hall, Robert Hammack, Charles Hardison, Annette Hart, Bob Hartley, Flora Hartley, The Gene Hatcher Family, Linda Hauts, Charles Hill, Doris Houston, Pam Hughes, Bar bara Hunt, Mrs. Hurst, Elaine Jacobs, Roy Jones, Lucille Kearse, Dolly King, Lee Lamb, Fay Langford, Virgil Lee, Ber tie Long, Bill Lumpkin, Willene Malone, Billy Manning, Pat Manning, Rusty McDonald, Marion McAfee, Bonnie Mc Coy, Andy Miller, LaVerne Moorman, Ethan May, Buford Newman, Esther Newman, Alma Newell, Nora Norris, Lucile Oxley, Jean Pace, Belle Pate, Fay Payne, Holly Pinsky, Lutrelle Perry, Bonne Patat, Del Ramers Jr., Delmer Ramers III, James Rhodes, Bobbie Roberts, Kourtney Rouse, Jennifer Ruf fin, Ethel Ryan, Douglas Ryan, Monica Seegar, Pete Smith, Estoria Spillers, Debra Swann, Page Tharp, Danielle Tolbert, Dustin Tolbert, Jay Tucker, Eric Watson, Dan Wentezell Jr., Mary Williams, Veta Wise, Beverly Weatherly, Cassie Whittle, Carolyn Worthy, and World Peace. See You Next Week! Leesburg Police Chief Charles Moore reports that officers worked several cases and inci dents recently including cases involving D.U.I. drugs, posses sion of marijuana less than an ounce, possession of Schedule III narcotic (Hydrocodone), driving under the influence of alcohol, open container, possession/consumption of alcohol by underage person, and burglary. Joseph Carl Blaine, 20, of 105 Violet Drive, was charged with D.U.I. drugs, possession of marijuana less than ounce and possession of Schedule III Nar cotic (Hydrocodone) December 26 by Capt. Chris Prokesh. Capt. Prokesh was contacted by Major Duanne Sapp of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office of a certain vehicle that would be coming through Leesburg. Major Sapp advised that he observed the driving smok ing a marijuana blunt. Capt. Prokesh observed the vehicle as it made an improper turn from the bypass onto Hwy 19 North. Capt. Prokesh initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver and noted the strong odor of marijuana on the driver’s breath. He gave consent to search the vehicle and the officer found marijuana in the ash tray and small pieces of marijuana on the floorboard. The officer also found a tablet of Hydrocodone. In the truck, the officer found seven small marijuana plants and 1/8 ounce of cut marijuana. Blaine was arrested and transported to the Lee County Jail. Ethel Louise Maples, 41, of Live Oak Florida, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and open container and Kenneth Barfield, 43, of 182, Northwood W., Sylvester, was charged with open con tainer December 25 by Officer Gregory Barrett. James Michael Wood, 20, 646 Hwy 32 West, Oakfield, Georgia, was charged with possession/consumption of alcohol by an underage person and possession of marijuana less than an ounce, Lonnie Adam Glass was charged with possession of marijuana less than an ounce December 22 by Capt. Tim Murphy. Three juveniles were also arrested and charged with posses sion of marijuana less than an ounce and released to their parents or guardians. Capt. Murphy received a call from the dispatcher about underage children drinking and smok ing marijuana at a party on Stonegate Manor Circle. Capt. Murphy and Lt. Kirk Rouse of the sheriff’s office went to the residence where the charges were made. Officer Davis Bullington worked a burglary December 19 on Starksville Street. Com puters and other related acces sories were stolen along with some clothes. The case is being investigated by Capt. Prokesh. Campbell Receives Degree Andrew Campbell, of Lee County, received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Middle Childhood Education from the University of Findlay in Find lay, Ohio. A total of 387 graduate and undergraduate degrees were granted when the University of Findlay held its fall commence ment on Saturday, December 6. The University granted 206 undergraduate degrees and 181 graduate degrees. New Website Makes it Easier to Keep Relationship Resolutions Nearly half of all Americans make New Year’s resolutions and a third of those usually keep them, according to a recent study conducted at the Univer sity of North Carolina. But, just what are those resolutions that half of America is making? Last year, General Nutrition Centers found that 67% of Americans wanted to enjoy life more, 54% wanted to improve their relationships and 45% wanted to manage stress better. But, according to Georgia Family Council (GFC), there is no better resolution than committing yourself to take active steps to make your mar riage stronger. John Jauregui, Vice President for Community Abraham Baldwin Agricul tural College, in its quest to maintain its status as a leader in providing educational oppor tunities to Hispanics/Latinos - the nation’s fastest growing population according to the U. S. Census Bureau - announced that The Goizueta Foundation of Atlanta, Ga., has selected the college to receive a grant in the amount of $500,000 to provide financial assistance and educa tional resources for Hispanic students. The grant will provide $425,000 to establish and en dow The Goizueta Foundation Scholars Fund to offer need- based scholarship assistance annually for Hispanic/Latino students whose families cur rently reside in the United States. An additional $75,000 Strategies, says “a New Year’s resolution which challenges husbands and wives to be pur poseful in maintaining a healthy marriage would not only benefit them, but also their children and community. It is hard to imagine a resolution that would have more positive benefits to their overall quality of life than this one.” Studies show that when couples improve the health of their marriage, all other aspects of their lives benefit. They are healthier, more productive at work, have higher self-esteem, fewer emotional problems, are less stressed and have more time to devote to family and friends. will provide immediate need- based scholarship assistance annually over three years to Hispanic/Latino students whose families currently reside in the United States. “We are most honored to be selected by The Goizueta Foundation for this important grant,” ABAC President Mike Vollmer said. “The funds will enable ABAC to further expand educational opportunities for generations of college students.” Roberto C. Goizueta estab lished The Goizueta Foundation in 1992 to provide financial assistance to educational and charitable institutions. The Foundation is a private, general purpose, grant-making founda tion whose mission is to assist organizations that empower individuals and families through Like New Year’s resolutions, most marriages begin with the best intentions. According to GFC research, 9 out of 10 Georgians believe that marriage is a lifetime commitment. Yet, after the wedding, many couples find that they are ill-equipped to fulfill the vows they made. That is why GFC has devel oped a website specifically for Georgia couples who are look ing to strengthen their marriage. Marriagenet.org is purposeful in identifying resources that can help couples in their everyday struggles. Resources range from best-selling books by top-rated authors, conferences, videos, study guides and resource kits that deal with marital issues and educational opportunities to im prove the quality of their lives. A native of Cuba and a gradu ate of Yale University, Goizueta was Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Execu tive Officer of The Coca-Cola Company until his death in October, 1997. In creating The Goizueta Foundation, he sought to acknowledge his indebted ness to the United States and to continue the commitment to philanthropic endeavors that has symbolized the leadership of The Coca-Cola Company for more than a century. The Foundation aims to support educational programs that promote sustainable change and See ABAC, Page 5A challenges. There are also free articles available for download, as well as links to e-newsletters that provide the latest in mar riage and relationship advice. Marriagenet.org is unique because the resources available are specific to Georgia. Couples will be able to find resources located in their own community, as well as those located in Geor gia and around the nation. For more information about marriagenet.org, simply log on to www.marriagenet.org or call Jamie Self to schedule an inter view at 770-242-0001. Bill Chambers Motors Serving the People of Lee and Dougherty County and all of Southwest Georgia for over 47 years. “Trade with Bill and save a bill!” U.S. 19 North at Creekside Drive Leesburg 883-0887 409 W. Oglethorpe Albany 436-4046 • 439-2101 WWW. Billchambersmotors. com ABAC Receives $500,000 Goizueta F oundation Grant The Lee County Ledger, Thursday, January 1, 2004, Page 3A J*.ea&foot4 petro 'tJttffet ^i22A Creeksibe. 432,-2.970 1-eeibuvc) 7^9-8330 Buttons K Bovs DAYCARE ANT> LEARNING CENTER 173 Society Street Michelle Peterman Leesburg. GA 31763 229-759-8008 Lee Pride © n CLEANERS Same Day Service Across from Fred’s Auto Service 759-6200 George (Smitty) Johnson Home Maintenance and Repairs IM PROBLEMS SOLVED (No Job Too Small) u Anything Needs Done At Home Af- Office: (229) 759-0126 120 Jayne Street Fax:(229) 759-0126 Leesburg, Georgia 31763 N. Pager: (229) 431-3704 Stone &loec*ty Everything Must Go! 75% Off 7 "gift shop Downtown Leesburg Across From Post Office 759-8300 IBANK A provider of Synovus Financial Services ^ ^ Member FDIC Community Calendar Lee County Commission will meet at 6:00 p.m. Monday, Janu ary 5 at the County Administration Building in Leesburg. Leesburg City Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Leesburg City Hall Tuesday, January 6. The Smithville Improvement Group will meet Tuesday, Janu ary 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge. Southwest Regional Office for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases Planning Board will meet Tuesday, January 13 at 3 p.m. at Diversified Enterprises of Tifton in Tifton. Interested consumers, families and advocates are invited to attend. Lee County-Leesburg-Smithville Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, January 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the County Administration Building. Albany Toastmasters Club 1827 meets on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 at the Police Community Center at the comer of Broad Ave. and Madison Ave. Visitors are welcome. Lee County Lions Club meets on Thursdays at 12 noon at Post’s Country Restaurant. Visitors are welcome. American Legion Post #182 meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Bldg. Troop 210 meets each Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the Leesburg United Methodist Church Youth Center. Leesburg Civitan Club meets on Tuesday, at 7:00 a.m. at Post’s Country Restaurant. Lee County Sertoma Club meets each Wednesday at Ramada Inn on Slappey at 12:00 noon. Bariatic Surgery. A new support group - The Losing Diva’s will meet the second Monday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 at Boxers in the Holiday Inn. For more information call 436-6803 or 995-5766 or 995-6101. Items for Security Bank’s Community Calendar can be mailed to P.O. Box 715, Leesburg, GA 31763 or faxed to 229-759-6599. 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