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Page 8A,The Lee County Ledger, Wednesday, September 28, 2011 H Buy Any Combo And Get A #1 Combo For Only... 99v Coupon Expires 10/31\ 1486 US Hwy 19 South Next to Backwoods Outdoor * 0\Nmrs Eric & Shannon Tompkins 436-1500 Kim Gonzalez Welcomes Everyone To Their New Location 109-A Branchview (Turn by Ace Hardware on US Hwy 19, Salon is on your left just past Ace) Accepting New & Tomer Clients SNalk-lns r Welcome-. Ask About My New Referral Program & Earn Free & Discounted Services! 888-9400 www.kimgonzalez.net Hunters ^ Special l\EVu HOLLAND Rustler 115 4 Wheel Drive Brand New 2 Year Warranty mmss HEAVY EQUIPMENT ' a BUY • SELL• TRADE BARGAIN PRICED! 1718 W. Oakridge Albany 1-800-554-1428 229-883-1827 ervice election atisfactlon The Waycross has curb appeal and more! This open floor plan has three bedrooms, 2 baths, large master suite with separate tub and shower and a fireplace. Located on a beautiful lot with woods in the rear in quiet neighborhood convenient to all Lee County schools. Move in before the holidays! Call today for an appointment to see this beautiful new home! H&MS www.plantationbuilders.com illl fiH I ■ I “ OPPORTUNITY *Payments based on purchase price of $135,620, interest rate of3.875% and APR of4.299% for 30 years as of 9/9/2011. Payments include P&l only. Models Open Daily Monday-Saturday; 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. For more information call 229-759-0680 or 229-343-1412 NO LEASES OR RENTALS The Waycross Anchorfest 2011 Special to the Ledger Anchorfest 2011 will be held Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Albany, 145 Oakland Parkway, Leesburg. Great entertainment from various local churches. Don’t miss this night of fun and fellow ship. Tickets available at Family Christian Store and LifeWay Christian Store or call 229-435- 5692. Tickets are $10.00. All proceeds will benefit the Anchorage, a local non-profit treatment center committed to helping men overcome drug and alcohol addictions rheumatologists and to highlight how important a doctor-patient relation ship is to improving patient care. Bristol-Myers Squibb sponsors the “Let’s Talk RA” campaign. A free “Let’s Talk RA” communication kit that can help patients take a more active role in their care is available from the Arthri tis Foundation at www. letstalkra.org, or by calling (800)568-4045. ^/nll ijnto pavings ^t... Lee County Optical %Off Lenses With purchase of frame, offer excludes insurance. Offer good thru October 15th. 2011. We Now Carry costa Costa Del Mar Sunglasses! 1569 Hwy 19 South (Next to SunTrust Bank) 229-439-1200 Care for You! Photo by Jim Quinn The City of Leesburg Police Department was awarded a $12,500 Technology Grant award from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The grant is being used to install laptop computers into patrol vehicles. The new laptops will enable officers to submit crash data electronicly to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The added technology will also allow officer to work on reports while in the cars and eventually allow the officers to print tickets while in their vehicles. Pictured installing the mounting bracket in one of the patrol cars is Cary Reno, President of Synergistic Software, Inc. IT'S A GREAT TIME TO BUY Good doctor-patient communication can lead to better management of rheumatoid arthritis Special to the Ledger (ARA) - For patients suf fering from rheumatoid ar thritis (RA), pain is a part of life. Nearly 70 percent of people being treated for RA, experience pain, stiffness or fatigue on a daily basis. However, many patients don’t realize that better communication with their rheumatologist could lead to improved care. Studies have shown that earlier treatment of RA A can limit joint dam age, which can limit loss of movement. “Talking to your doctor and effec tively communicat ing how RA affects your life are keys to improving the management of your disease,” says Dr. John H. Klippel, CEO of the Ar thritis Foundation. “Patients need to recognize that the rheumatologist has the very same goal as they do - to understand how RA affects their life and to develop a plan to manage their disease.” RA is a serious form of arthritis that impacts more than 1.3 million people in the United States alone. The chronic inflammation in the lining of joints that defines RA can lead to decreased range of motion and permanent joint dam age. The Arthritis Founda tion suggests RA patients do some homework before visiting their doctor by “Taking P.A.R.T.”: * Prepare: You should keep a journal of symp toms and compile a list of questions for your doctor. List all of your medica tions, including prescrip tions, over-the-counter remedies, and even herbal supplements. * Ask questions: You should ask questions when ever something doesn’t seem clear. This will help to ensure you understand what’s going on and how to best manage your condition. Keep it simple, specific and direct. * Repeat: Take notes and repeat the instructions and information you receive from your doctor to make sure you heard and under stand it. Ask for written handouts and instructions. * Take action: Be part of the solution. Let your doctor know about your lifestyle, concerns, and preferences so a treatment plan can be customized to your specific needs. The Arthritis Foundation has launched a national campaign called “Let’s Talk RA” to educate RA patients on how to better communicate with their