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Page 8A,The Lee County Ledger, Wednesday, January 28, 2015 Leesburg Police Files Weekly Report Leesburg Police Chief Misdemeanor Probation of- SFC Jason Anthony Charles Moore reports that officers worked sev eral cases and incidents recently. Sgt. Jeffrey Fordham worked a theft by taking case January 24 that oc curred in the 100 block of Callaway Street. The victim reported that someone stole two towing chains from the back of his truck. Ashley L. Lane, 21, of Lee County, was arrested by Lt. Gregory Barrett January 23 on an outstand ing warrant for probation violation. She was arrested at the Southwestern Circuit Jones Tree Services Tree Clean-up Tree Trimming Stump Grinding Pressure Washing .EREE.ESTIIVIATES. Wt>rz*3r : Call Charles: 229-343-7747 Local and Affordable! lice and transported to the Lee County jail. Jerome L. Beamon, 30, of Lee County, was charged with disorderly conduct January 26 by Major David E. Bullington. The charge was made at a residence in the 200 block of Firetower Road after officers were called to the residence. A 16 year old juvenile was charged with simple battery January 23 by SFC. Jason Anthony. The charg es were made following a light at the high school. Lt. David Turner was dis patched to an apartment in the 100 block of Stonegate Circle in reference to two sisters fighting. After talk ing to the two sisters and witnesses, charges were not filed. Capt. Chris Prokesh worked a criminal trespass case January 23 in the 100 block of Magnolia Ave. The victim reported that someone had cut the win dow screens. charged a 17 year old juvenile with disorderly or indecent conduct January 21 at the high school. The charges were made after the juvenile used profanity at two school administra tors and refused to obey their instructions. A 16 year old female high school student was charged with possession of marijuana less an ounce January 20 by SFC Jason Anthony. The charges were made following a tip from a citizen that observed two females smoking marijuana while driving to school that morning. A 17 year old male student was charged with criminal trespass at the high school by SFC Jason Anthony January 20. The charges were made after a cell phone was removed from a closed classroom. The juvenile did not have permission to be that area of the building. Submitted Photo Sixth grade students from Team Excalibur enjoyed an opportunity to meet with Leesburg Mayor Jim Quinn at Lee County Middle School West. Several students are participating in an essay contest entitled “If I were the Mayor I would...,” and Mayor Quinn provided some insight into local government as part of their research. Top Notch fc Painting & Pressure Washin<K Commercial and Residential Free Estimates Before & After Pictures Leesburg Stockade Girls of 1963 Commemorative Program of work we’ve done, our price includes the paint and material to get the job done and we put our work in writine. We pressure wash any size home Licensed & Insured for $100 or less. Willie Latimore 229-854-5103 Member of Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilizations in Albany, Georgia, Member Since 2006 ^maillatimoredee^ahooxon P Special to the Ledger The Boys & Girls Club of Americus-Sumter County is sponsoring a program to commemo rate the bravery of the 1963 Leesburg Stockade Girls. This program will be held at Georgia South western State University in Americus, Georgia on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. The life and legacy of the fourteen (14) black female adolescents held hostage in the Leesburg Stockade will be commemorated. Those living are Dr. Shirley Green-Reese, Willie Mae Smith-Davis, Carol Barner- Seay, Melinda Jones- Williams, Verna Hollis, Billie Jo Thornton-Alien, Diane Dorsey-Bowens, Lula Westbrooks-Griffin, and Laura Ruff-Saunders. Those deceased are Pearl Brown, Mattie Crittenden, Sandra Russell-Mansfield, Annie Lou Ragans-Laster, and Gloria Westbrooks. These girls, ages 11-15, played an instrumental role in shaping the Civil Rights Movement in Americus, Dawson, and Leesburg, Georgia during the 1960s. The survivors of this horrendous ordeal will break their silence to share how the intricacies of their illegal imprisonment and abuse impacted their lives. 246 Walnut Street Leesburg. GA 31763 (229) 759-8384 Give Your Pet A Healthy Smile! Leesburg Adult Day Solutions Center Receives Donation from Lee County High School Special to the Ledger Lee County High School recently donated a Wii con sole and numerous games to the Leesburg Adult Day center. The individuals who attend the center now have a system they can enjoy and several choices of games to play when they are in between activities and com- The mission of Eas ter Seals Solutions Day Program is to ensure that individuals with develop mental disabilities experi ence valued roles in the community by providing services and training that supports individual choices and opportunities. There are four Day Solutions Centers located in South Georgia including Tifton, Cordele, Vienna, Albany, and Leesburg. Easter Seals Southern Georgia creates solu tions that change the lives of children, adults and families with disabilities or special needs by offer ing a variety of programs and services that enable individuals to lead lives of equality, dignity and independence. For more in formation, visit us online at http://www.southerngeor- gia.easterseals.com or call us (229)439-7061. munity outings. Adult Day Solutions Director Julie Hall says “The Wii is very much appreciated by the individuals who attend the center, they are enjoying all of the game choices they now have.’’ LRRSBURG Animal Hospital We visit our dentist for regular cleanings and dental exams; it is important we do the same for our pets. Regular professional cleaning under general anesthesia will help remove plaque and tartar on teeth and prevent dental disease. If you notice your dog or cat has any of the following symptoms, be sure to visit your veterinarian: -bad breath -red or swollen gums -yellow-brown crust near the gum line -loose or missing teeth -discomfort when mouth or gums are touched -possible decreased appetite or weight loss due to difficulty chewing The month of February is National Dental Awareness Month. Leesburg Animal Hospital is offering $10 off any routine dental cleaning and polishing with this coupon. Please call for ap pointment. Offer expires February 28, 2015. February 7, 2015 The Bindery at Oakland Library s io COUPON COUPON EXPIRES FEBRUARY 28, 2015. Dance 1 4:00-5:30pm Ages 5 & below Dance 2 6:00-8:00pm All Ages Dance 3 8:30-10:30pm All Ages Photographs begin 30 minutes prior to each dance with Photography by Design Purchase tickets online at www.leecountyddd.eventbrite.com or February 2nd-6tb at fbe Lee County Ledger (9am-5pm) Sponsored by Leesburg United Methodist Church Scan here to purchase tickets now! Call 229.759.2096 or email ddd@umcleesburg.com for more information. Submitted Photo Pictured on the front row, left tor right are Dale Aycock, Sally Loska, Marideane Maxwell, Joanne Opperman, B J Hambric, Pat Brinson, and Paula Long. Back row: Claudia Copeland, Brenda Dunham, Jil Powell, and Freddie Nation. Daffodil Garden Club Holds Meeting Specicd to the Ledger Daffodil Garden Club met Tuesday, January 20 at the Federated Garden Center in Albany. Marid eane Maxwell presented an interesting program on “Terrariums and Dish Gardens’’ Mrs. Maxwell displayed several beautiful designs from her own col lection of succulent plants and gave tips on planting. The members designed and planted their own creations. Officers for the term 2015-2017 were elected as follows: Jil Powell, Presi dent; Sally Loska, First Vice President; Claudia Copeland, Second Vice President; Pat Brinson, Re cording Secretary; Joanne Opperman, Corresponding Secretary; and Paula Long, Treasurer. Mrs. Nation presented out going Presi dent, Kathy Hicks, with two beautiful orchids in appreciation for serving the Club for her term. Officers will be installed by Dale Aycock at the February 17 meeting and they will take office March 1. Several projects were discussed at the business meeting including Garden Therapy, The Yard of the Month, the Club’s Garden at Chehaw Wildlife Animal Park and the Wildflower Planting Project in association with Chehaw.