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Page 2B, The Lee County Ledger, Wednesday, November 13,2019 Drivers: Use Caution To Avoid Deer Submitted Photo Brian Davis harvested a huge buck while hunting in Lee County. Brian is pictured with his son, Coast. . jv i Corner of Hwy 195 and Hwy. 377 - Lee St Mon- Sun ft:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Open Sunday Special to the Ledger Watch out for deer on and near roads during the fall season. Why during fall? This time of year is peak deer activ ity season, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “Motorists should be alert and pay close attention to roadsides as we are nearing the annual peak time of year for deer movement,” said Charlie Killmaster, state deer biologist with DNR’s Wildlife Re sources Division. “Keep in mind that deer often travel in groups, so if a deer crosses the road ahead of you there is a good chance that anoth er will follow. In many cases, that second deer is the one hit as the driver assumes the danger has passed and fails to slow down.” There are two main reasons why drivers may see more deer along roads in the fall: • Mating Season - Deer mating season occurs between Octo ber and late December, depending on location. Male deer go into “rut” and begin actively searching for mates. This behavior results in an increase in deer move ment, bringing them across roadways. • Time Changes - As we begin to “fall back” for daylight savings time, our days become shorter and nights become lon ger. Rush hour for most commuters tends to fall during the same hours in which white-tailed deer are most active - dawn and dusk. Following are some tips and information to help avoid potential collisions: • Deer Are Unpredict able: Always remem ber deer are wild and, therefore, can be unpre dictable. A deer calmly standing on the side of a road may bolt into or across the road rather than away from it when startled by a vehicle. • One Deer Usually Means More: Always take caution and slow down when a deer cross es the road in front of you. Deer usually travel in groups, so it is likely that others will follow. • Time of Day: As deer are most active at dawn and dusk, they are typically seen along roads during the early morning and late eve ning - the same times most people are commut ing to and from work. • Time of Year: While deer-car collisions can occur at any time of year, the fall breeding season is a peak time for such accidents. During the fall breeding sea son, deer movement increases and this often brings them in contact with roadways that cross their natural habitats. Road shoulders gener ally provide beneficial food plants both during extremely dry times of the year and following a long, hard winter. Deer are attracted to these plants in late-winter, early spring and late summer. Georgia’s deer rut map (http://georgiaw- ildlife.com/rut-map) is an excellent tool for mo torists to determine local peaks in deer move ment. Drivers should be especially wary of deer during these time periods. • Minimize Damage: If it is too late to avoid a collision, drivers are advised to slow down as much as possible to minimize damage - resist the urge to swerve to avoid the deer, as this may cause further damage, sending drivers off the road or causing a collision with another vehicle. For more information on the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division, visit www.georgiawildlife. com. Let The Fish Art Special to the Ledger Be sure to encourage your young artist(s) to enter the annual Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art contest. This contest is open to kids in Grades K-12 but the deadline for entries is March 31st — so, don’t wait too long to start creating! Creativity Begin: State Contest Kicks Off Now CALL FOR SPECIAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of March 2020 a Special Election will be held at the Leesburg Fire Station #1, 342 Leslie Highway, the regular polling location in Leesburg. The purpose of the Special Election will be to fill a vacancy for Mayor for the City of Leesburg. The polling location will be opened from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on the date fixed for the election. In the event a runoff election is needed, it will be held on April 21,2020. The last day to register and be eligible to vote in this election will be February 24,2020, through 5:00 p.m. This will also be the last day to make any address changes prior to the election. Absentee voting will be available. To obtain an absentee ballot by mail you may make written application to the Lee County Board of Elections, Post Office Box 326, Leesburg, GA 31763 or visit the Elections and Registration Office, 100 Starksville, Ave, North, Suite C, Leesburg, GA. Advance-In-Person Voting will be open to all eligible voters beginning March 2, 2020 at the Elections and Registration Office between the hours of 8:15 am and 5:00 pm. The last day a voter may vote an Advance-In-Person ballot is Friday, March 20,2020. This notice is given by order of the Board of Elections and Registration of Lee County. This the 13th day of November, 2019. Veronica M. Johnson Director of Elections & Registration Students across the United States and internationally have the opportunity to win prizes and recognition while learning about state-fish species, behav iors, aquatic habitats, and conservation. Using art, the State-Fish Art Contest ignites chil dren’s imagination while teaching them about fish and fishing. There are a few new award categories for the 2020 contest, includ ing the Fish Migration Award and the Guy Har vey Award. Contestants may choose to apply in just the State-Fish Art Contest or in any of the additional award catego ries or both. More info about award categories found athttps://www. wildlifeforever.org/ home/state-fish-art/ award-categories/. To enter, young artists create an original illus tration of their chosen fish from the official State-Fish List. Please note, if entering any of the additional award categories, be sure your entry meets all neces sary requirements. All Georgia contes tants must complete the LEE COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2020 BASKETBALL SEASON PLEASE NOTE!! Child MUST be present to be fitted for their uniform. A copy of the participant’s birth certificate MUST be provided in order to complete registration. INTERESTED IN COACHING? The Lee County Recreation Department is always looking for quality volunteers to mentor our young athletes!!! If you are interested in coaching a youth sports team, please give us a call or email us for more information. REGISTER AT LORD OFFICE 100-B Starksville Ave N ~ Leesburg, GA -31763 (entrance is located on the left-side of the tag office building) Call 229-759-6047 for more information. Find us on Facebook Lee County Parks and Recreation Visit our website at avww. I eeco u n tyg a. com B A S K E T B A L L REGISTRATION DATES LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP! NOV 13th-NOV 15th Wednesday-Friday 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm JEREMY MOREY DIRECTOR JMOREY@LEE.GA.US TRACY SMITH ADMIN ASSISTANT TRACY.SMITH@LEE.GA.US Georgia-specific entry form and those entries are due postmarked by March 31, 2020 to Marion Baker/Go Fish Education Center (1255 Perry Parkway, Per ry, GA 31069). Entry form can be found at https://www.wildlife- forever.org/wp-con- tent/uploads/2017/05/ Georgia-SFA-En- try-Form-EDITABLE. pdf. Complete information about the State Fish Art Contest available at www.statefishart.org. ### About the State- Fish Art Contest: The award-winning Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art® Contest, with support from Title Sponsor Bass Pro Shops, brings children, art and aquatic conservation together! To enter, young artists create an original illus tration of any official state-fish and written words detailing its behavior, habitat, and efforts to conserve it. Entries are categorized in four grade levels: K-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. Educators nationwide utilize Fish On!, the full-color State-Fish Art Fesson Plan, integrating the disciplines of science and art. Entries are due postmarked by March 31st each year. www. statefishart.org. About Wildlife For ever: Focated in White Bear Fake, Minneso ta, Wildlife Forever’s mission is to conserve America’s wildlife heritage through con servation education, preservation of habitat and management of fish and wildlife. For 30 years, members have helped conduct thou sands of fish, game and habitat conservation projects across the coun try. National programs include the Clean Drain Dry Initiative and the State-Fish Art Contest. To join or learn more about Wildlife Forever’s award-winning pro grams, including work to engage America’s youth, visit www.Wild- lifeForever.org. About the Go Fish Education Center The Go Fish Educa tion Center, adjacent to the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, works to inform the pub lic about fisheries and other natural resources through interactive exhibits, classroom pro grams and public work shops. More information at www.gofisheducation- center.com . ****REGISTER ONLINE**** AT WWW.LEECOUNTYGA.COM (YOU WILL STILL NEED TO BRING YOUR CHILD BY OUR OFFICE FOR FITTING) B A S K E T B A L L REGISTRATION FEE $68.00* *$20.00 late fee will be added after Nov. 15th (if spots are available) INCLUDES: JERSEY & SHORTS AGE GROUPS (FOR BOYS AND GIRLS) 5-6 7-8 9- 10 11-12 13- 14 *Age control date is child’s age on September 1st, 2019. Results, from page 1B 2019 Run for the Rocks 4.4K (2.73 Miles) at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Eatonton, GA, on November 3, 2019 (Sunday afternoon) results: Danny Wall (Feesburg, GA.)=33:04 (Male, 75- 79=lst) Brenda Gail Wall (Feesburg, GA.)=43:47 (Female, 65-69=lst) 2019 Running with the Band in Beulah Land 5K.4K.Bonus Home 5K at Beulah High School, Valley, AF, on November 2, 2019 (Saturday morning) results: 5K (3.1 Miles) Danny Wall (Feesburg, GA.)=39:10 (Male, 75- 79=1 st) Brenda Gail Wall (Feesburg, GA.)=51:15 (Female, 65-69=1 st) 4K (2.49 Miles) Danny Wall (Feesburg, GA.)=31:27 (Male, 75- 79=1 st) Brenda Gail Wall (Feesburg, GA.)=43:34 (Overall Senior Grand Master Female) Bonus Home 5K (3.1 Miles) Danny Wall (Feesburg, GA.)=37:52 (Male, 75- 79=2nd) Brenda Gail Wall (Feesburg, GA.)=57:46 (Female, 65-69=2nd)
