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TOES students learn about hiking
Students in Mrs. Harrelson’s and Mrs.
Turoski’s classes at Twin Oaks Elementary
had the pleasure to learn from an experienced
hiker Mr. Bill Turoski. He came to Mrs.
Harrelson’s and Mrs. Turoski’s third grade
classes to show and tell about his experiences
hiking the Appalachian Trail. The kids enjoyed
it tremendously.
Community Calendar
• The American Cherokee Confederacy, Inc. is accept
ing members with Indian heritage. You do nothave to
be Cherokee to be accepted in the nation. For more
information, call 229-787-5722.
• ASPIRE Behavioral Health & Developmental Dis
ability Services (ASPIRE BHDDS) which serves Lee
County will meet Tuesday, November 15 at 3 p.m. at
Brooks Center,Administration Conference Room.
• Lee County - Leesburg - Smithville Planning Com
mission will meet Tuesday, November 15 at 6:00
p.m. The meeting will be held at the T. Page Tharp
Governmental Building. Opal Cannon Auditorium,
102 Starksville Avenue North, Leesburg.
• For people with mental illness, have a family member
or friend who does, there is help and support. NAMI
meeting are held at Phoebe Northwest on the 2nd
and 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. These
meetings and support groups are free and open to the
public.
• Veterans join the camaraderie of fellow veterans at
the Leesburg American Legion Post 182 the first
Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at J&E Restau
rant on Walnut Ave. in Leesburg.
• Albany Shrine Club business meeting is the first
Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Ladies Night is
the third Saturday at 7 p.m.
• Cub Scout Pack 210 meets at Leesburg United
Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Contact
Stephen at 229-376-1754.
• National Active and Retired Federal Employees,
Chapter 643 will meet on Wednesday, Novem
ber 16th at 11:30 a.m. Knights of Columbus 2009
Gillionville Road. Speaker will be LtCol. (retired)
Dan Brewer with the American Legion. Buffet lunch
available.
• November 11 and December 9, 10 a.m. to Noon.
First Aid Certification Course. Advance registration
required. Cost: $45/YMCA Member; $65/Non-mem-
ber. Location: Albany Area YMCA, 1701 Gillionville
Road, Albany, GA 31763. Call to register: 229-436-
0531.
• Saturday, November 12, 8:00 a.m. YMCA Holiday
Chili Run, 5K, 15K, 1 mile Fun Run. Register online
at www.active.com. Location: Albany Area YMCA,
1701 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31763.229-436-
0531.
• November 18, December 2, and December 16,9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. CPR/AED Certification. Advance regis
tration required. Cost: $45/YMCA Member; $65/
Non-member. Location: Albany Area YMCA, 1701
Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31763. Call to regis
ter: 229-436-0531.
• November 21,22, and 25, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thanks
giving Break Holiday Camp. Games, crafts, activi
ties, and more for ages 5-13. Breakfast, lunch, snack
and dinner provided. Albany Area YMCA, 1701
Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Call 229-436-
0531 to register.
• December 9, 2016, 12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Senior
Citizen Christmas Party. Ages 60 and up enjoy a
catered meal, fun, and fellowship at the Albany Area
YMCA. Advance registration required. $ 13/person.
1701 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. 229-436-
0531.
• December 16-20, Lifeguard Certification at the
YMCA. Must be 15 years old to participate. Prices
and times vary. Advance registration required. Call
229-436-0531 for more information.
The Lee County Ledger, Wednesday, November 9, 2016, Page 3A
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Healthy Brushing Habits
Staff from Dr. Veiland’s office visited Twin Oaks Elementary third graders to remind students
of Healthy Brushing Habits.
Lee County Farm
Bureau Farmer
Member Meeting
Special to the Ledger
The Lee County Farm
Bureau will hold its
Annual Farmer Member
Meeting at 6:30 PM on
Tuesday, November 15,
2016, at the Lee County
Farm Bureau Office
located at 145 Robert B.
Lee Drive in Leesburg.
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tober 30 - November 5,
2016, Lee County Public
Safety responded to 55
dispatched calls.
EMS Responses
Two calls were for
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One call was for al
tered mental status.
One call was for ani
mal bite.
One call was for as
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Three calls were for
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Three calls were chest
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One call was for dia
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Nine calls were for fall
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Four calls were for
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Two calls were for
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Two calls were for
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Two calls were for
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One call was for synco
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Nine calls were for
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Two calls were for
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EMS made 46 calls for
the week.
Fire Responses
Fire department made
one call for a grass fire.
Fire Department made
two calls for traffic /
transportation.
Fire department made
one call to unauthorized
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Fire department made
one call to farm equip
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Fire department made
one call to controlled
burn.
Fire department made
one call to a trash fire.
Fire department made
one call to a power line
down.
Fire department made
one call to an activated
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Fire department re
sponded to nine fire calls
during the week.
During the week of Oc
tober 30 - November 5,
2016, Lee County Public
Safety responded to 55
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