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The Lee County Ledger, Wednesday, November 9, 2016, Page 3B
YMC A to Host 28th Annual
Holiday Chili Run
Special to the Ledger
This Saturday, Novem
ber 12 marks the 28th
Annual YMCA Holiday
Chili Run. This local
tradition begins at 8:00
a.m. at the YMCA at
1701 Gillionville Road in
Albany. Events include
a 10K, 5K, and 1 mile
run/walk followed by
chili provided by Chili’s
Restaurant. Prizes will
be awarded for top three
male and female runners
in each age division.
The 2016 Chili Run is
generously sponsored
by Chili’s Restaurant,
Albany Air Condition
ing & Heating Co., Inc.,
.Tim Boyd Construc
tion, Wild Side Run
ning, Webb Properties,
Regions Bank, Atlantic
Pallet Exchange, Bank
of Dawson, Vansant &
Corriere, Inc., Moore,
Clarke, DuVall & Rodg
ers, Finnicum Motor
Company, and Old South
Clothing and Logo
Specialties. The Chili
Run’s status as a Run &
See Georgia, Black Bag,
and Clover Glove event
is made possible by the
generosity of Brenda
Gail and Danny Wall.
“This is truly a com
munity event,” says
Donnette Kline-Lewis,
Health and Wellness
Director for the Albany
Area YMCA. “The Chili
Run would not be pos
sible without the support
of these great local busi
nesses and the countless
volunteers.”
All ages are welcome,
and participants can
register for the Chili Run
online at www.active.
com, or in person at ei
ther the Albany YMCA
or Lee Branch YMCA.
Early registrants will
receive a long-sleeved
commemorative t-shirt,
and goodie bag. Late
registration is also avail
able Friday, November
11 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m. at Chili’s Restaurant
on Ledo Road, and from
6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
the morning of the race
at the YMCA at 1701
Gillionville in Albany.
For more information,
call 229-436-0531.
Apprehensive about joining a fitness
class? Try these expert tips
(BPT) - You’ve joined
a health club and now
you’re curious about
fitness classes. You’re
almost ready to sign up
for an indoor cycle, yoga
or strength-training class,
but something stops you.
You feel nervous and un
comfortable and decide
to wait.
Group fitness classes
are a fantastic way to
exercise because you’re
guided by an expert, plus
the energy of the group
keeps you motivated.
However, because it’s
something new that puts
people outside their com
fort zone, it’s common to
feel apprehensive in the
beginning.
To help you gain con
fidence to try any type
of group exercise class,
consider these tips from
three health club mem
bers.
Comfort over style.
“Trust me, no one cares
what you’re wearing,”
says Deb Kampe, a mem
ber at Life Time, which
operates 122 destinations
across the United States
and in Canada. “If you
want to wear gym shorts
and a T-shirt, do it. Head-
to-toe athleisure? Do it.
A tutu? Do it. Just make
sure you’re comfortable
and safe. Don’t spend
a fortune on the latest
fitness clothing trends or
labels. Expensive does
not equal better.”
Don’t be self-conscious.
“It’s easy to assume
everyone in class is fit,
knows all the moves
and is judging you. No
one cares,” Kampe says.
“Once the music starts
and the instructor begins,
all eyes are up front tak
ing direction and being
lifted into the moment.”
Everyone was a newbie.
“Everyone was a first-
timer at some point, so
they know how it feels,”
says Dustin Meriwether,
member at Life Time.
“They’re not going to
judge you for it, and
many - hopefully all -
will be willing to answer
any questions and help in
any other way.”
Instructors want to as
sist. “All instructors - and
other members - want
to help you,” says Kelby
Mezzenga, member at
Life Time. “So just walk
in and let the instruc
tor know you are new
or have a question. That
welcoming feeling takes
the edge off and chances
are, you’ll have met a
new friend.”
Keep an open mind.
“Group fitness classes
are designed to challenge
you and take you out of
your comfort zone. You
may be unfamiliar with
the equipment you’ll use
or how hard it might be,
but I guarantee you will
feel the burn,” Mezzenga
says.
Listen to your body.
“You know your body
best,” says Meriwether.
“If something doesn’t
feel right or if you know
you have problems with
something, modify the
workout correspondingly.
People do that all the
time and many instruc
tors are good about
suggesting such modifi
cations.”
Give it 100 percent.
“You get out what you
put in,” Meriwether says.
“If you put in minimal
effort, you can expect
minimal results. But if
you give it your all, you
can expect some pretty
fantastic fitness changes.”
Bring water. Hydra
tion is important, but
you don’t need to worry
about anything else.
“Life Time has every
thing you’ll need for any
class, from yoga mats to
towels,” says Mezzenga.
Celebrate victories
“During the cool-down
and stretching segment
of class, take a moment
to celebrate your victo
ry,” says Kampe. “Look
around, everyone no
matter what their age and
ability will beseriously
sweaty, all there with
you sharing the same
endorphins. Take that
feeling with you and own
it. Then look at the class
schedule and commit to
another one.”
For more information
about group fitness, visit
wwwTifetimefitness .com.
5 DIY projects to liven up your office
(BPT) - Whether you
go into the office every
day or work from home,
most of us probably
spend a lot more time at
our desk than anywhere
else. Why not take some
time to make it a space
that you can enjoy? With
some creativity and
individual flare, you can
transform a utilitarian
work station into a per
sonalized think tank that
is as stylish and unique
as you.
Best of all, you don’t
have to hire a contrac
tor to do this. Whether
you’re a pro DIYer
or new to the craft
ing game, here are five
simple ways to make a
serious design statement
in your office.
Add color
It’s truly amazing what
vibrant or soothing col
ors can do for a space!
So where to begin?
Try this: Take a quick
inventory of everything
in your office that looks
dull, flat or just plain.
This could be a wicker
basket, a lamp or even
a coat rack! Try using
a high quality general
purpose spray paint such
as Krylon COVER-
MAXX. It’s a paint and
primer in one, resulting
in premium coverage
and superior color in one
simple coat! Whatever
color you choose - red,
green or blue - the trans
formation will astonish
you and the bright bold
colors are bound to put a
spring in your step, even
on a stressful work day.
Go green and fill your
space with plants!
If you already have a
plant or two in your of
fice, why not buy more?
In most cases, you’ll
want to select plants that
thrive in low-light condi
tions. Now, the true cre
ative work is in how you
choose to arrange your
plants. Rather than just
placing them on your
desk, look into hangers
and wall hooks - all of
which will create a win
ning combination where
nature meets design.
Write it out on a
chalkboard
If you’re someone who
stays organized by writ
ing out your schedule
or to-do list each week,
a chalkboard is the
perfect addition to your
workspace. Rather than
buying a board, pick up
a can of Krylon Chalk
board Paint. Simply
spray it on wood, metal
or glass and once it dries,
See Office,
page 10B
TWIN OAKS &
LEE COUNTY ELEMENTARY
LUNCH MENU
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 - Manager’s Choice
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Manager’s Choice
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Turkey-n-Dressing Or Pepperoni Pizza
Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce
Chocolate Rice Krispy Treat, Milk
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Chicken Nuggets Or Corn Dog
Macaroni-n-Cheese, Seasoned Com
Breaded Okra, Fruit, Milk
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Chili Dog with Cheese Or Chicken Sandwich
French Fries, Cole Slaw, Fruit, Milk
LUNCH MENU
LCMS EAST& LCMS WEST
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 - Manager’s Choice
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Manager’s Choice
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Turkey-n-Dressing Or Pepperoni Pizza
Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce
Chocolate Rice Krispy Treat, Fruit, Milk
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Chicken Nuggets Or Corn Dog
Macaroni-n-Cheese, Seasoned Com
Breaded Okra, Fruit, Milk
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Chili Dog with Cheese Or Chicken Sandwich
French Fries, Cole Slaw, Fruit, Milk
LEE COUNTY 9TH & LCHS
LUNCH MENU
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 - Manager’s Choice
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Manager’s Choice
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Turkey-n-Dressing Or Pepperoni Pizza
Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce
Chocolate Rice Krispy Treat, Fruit, Milk
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Chicken Nuggets Or Com Dog
Macaroni-n-Cheese, Seasoned Com
Breaded Okra, Fruit, Milk
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Chili Dog with Cheese Or Chicken Sandwich
French Fries, Cole Slaw, Fruit, Milk
OTR DRIVER
Go APE Logistics hiring regional CDL
drivers. Good pay and equipment.
Home weekends. Retention bonuses.
Requires 6 months OTR. Fax work
history to (229) 995-2303, or Email to
goapelogistics@atlanticpallet.com.
Lee County Board of
LEEC0UNTY Elections and Registration
Life works well here.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 21-2-492 notice is hereby
given that the computation and canvassing of the
returns of votes cast in the November 8,2016
General Election will take place in the Elections
and Registration Office 100 Starksville Ave., North,
Suite C, Leesburg, Georgia. Computation and
canvassing will begin Wednesday, November 9,
2016 at 10:00 a.m. The returns will be certified on
November 14,2016 at 5:00 p,m.
Veronica M. Johnson
Supervisor of Elections
DOCO Credit Union Members
Save Over $1.4 Million In
Christmas Club Savings
Special to the Ledger
$1.4 million was saved
in Christmas Club Sav
ings Accounts during
2016 at DOCO Credit
Union! On November
1st, over 1800 club ac
counts automatically
rolled over into their
regular share saving
account for easy holiday
access to their funds.
Members will be spend
ing 1.4 million dollars at
our local business eating
out, purchasing gifts
and buying other items.
“I don’t have to worry
about how I’m going to
pay for Christmas! It’s
payroll deducted each
paycheck, so I don’t
miss it, “ said Debbye N.
DOCO Member. Now is
the time to start a 2017
Christmas Club Sav
ings Account. Contact
us today for additional
information.
PUBLIC MEETING
The Lee County Utilities Authority hereby gives notice that a Public Meet
ing will be held to discuss a wastewater improvement project funded by Geor
gia’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) on November 29, 2016 at
5:00 P.M. in the Page Tharp Government Building, Opal Cannon Auditorium
at 102 Starksville Avenue North, Leesburg, GA 31763.
This proposed project includes the construction of a 350 KW Solar Array
located at the Kinchafoonee Wastewater Treatment Plant to lower the electri
cal cost at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The anticipated cost of the project
is $997,500.00.
The purposes of the public meeting are to:
1) Inform the public of the need for improvements to the Authority’s
wastewater system.
2) To comply with Section 391-3-6-.02 of Georgia’s Water Quality
Control Rules (and amendments thereto).
3) To encourage public involvement in the development of a plan to
improve the wastewater system.
During the Public Meeting the Authority will attempt to identify public
preferences for alternative methods of improving the Authority’s wastewater
facilities. These alternative will be evaluated and included in the Authority’s
Facilities Planning and Environmental Review Document, the major planning
document covering the wastewater system, Energy Conservation, Efficiency
and Production. These documents are available for public inspection through
the date of the public meeting at 105 Main Street, Leesburg, GA 31763 during
normal business hours.
Your participation is encouraged and considered essential to the selection
and development of the final plan to be adopted prior to its approval by the
State of Georgia, Department of Natural Resources.
For additional information, contact the Lee County Utilities Authority at
229-759-6056.