The Georgia Department of Labor will be at Lincoln County Family Connection, 115 Main Street, every first Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m. 12 p.m.

For more information please call 706-359-5769 or 359-5766

GDL here on Tues.

Augusta Technical College and Lincoln County Family Connection are offering GED/Adult Literacy classes Monday Thursday at 1196 B Augusta Hwy. Monday and Wednesday classes are 9 5; Tuesday and Thursday classes are 9 8. Classes will be closed everyday from 1-2 for lunch.

For more information, please call 706-359-3425 or 359-5769.

GED classes

A guaranteed $1,000 prize is up for grabs for the first place team that wins the Ninth Annual John de la Howe School Open Bass Tournament that is scheduled for Sat., April 15. Oozeoff will be at 6:30 a.m. The event will be held at Hawe Creek Landing on Lake Strom Thurmond at the Dorn Sports Fishing and Boating Facility in McCormick. Weigh-in begins at 3 p.m.

Entry fee per two-man team is $65 for pre-registration and $75 at the landing. Registration forms may be obtained by contacting Tammy Hill at 864-391-2131 ext. 124 and must be postmarked no later than April 11.

Bass tournament

Pleasant Grove C.M.E. Church will celebrate its Annual Men and Women Day Program on Sun., April 2 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Larry Fryer and Mulberry C.M.E. Church will be in charge of the program. Rev. Walter Clayton is pastor.

Men & Women's Day

Church choirs, musical groups, and soloists are needed for the 12th An

Choirs wanted

The Lincoln County Board of Tax Assessors regular meetings for 2006 will be: Jan. 17; Feb. 21; March 21; April 18; May 16; June 20; July 18; Aug. 15; Sept. 19; Oct. 17; Nov. 21; and Dec. 19.

The meetings will start at 4 p.m. in the Lincoln County Courtroom.

Tax Assessors meetings

Are you having trouble hearing or communicating on the telephone? You may qualify for a free TTY, amplified telephone, braille TTY or speech communication equipment that can solve your communication needs.

Go to the www.gachi.org/gatedp to request an application. For more information, you may call 1-888-2979461.

Free equipment

Free tax preparation, sponsored by the AARP and IRS, will be offered at the library. Please bring your 2005 tax returns and social security cards for children. Please call 359-3580 for appointments.

Free tax help

The 2006 River of Life Misson Advance is currently in the planning stages and they are looking for homes whose owners are in need of their help.

Nomination forms may be picked up at the Lincolnton United Methodist Church office on any Mon., Tues., or Thurs. between 9 a.m. 2 p.m.

They also welcome any local youth group that may want to participate. You may contact Chuck or Leigh Beggs at 359-2545 for more information. River of Life

Lincoln County and the City of Lincolnton, in partnership with Keep America Beautiful, are asking residents, youth groups, church groups and clubs, to participate in the 2006 Keep Georgia Beautiful clean up drive to be held Sat., April 15 from 8 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Clean up day

A 4-Man Scramble Golf Tournament will be held Sat., May 13 at Rocky Branch Golf Course. The cost is $150 per team and the proceeds will benefit the Lincoln County Food Pantry and Ministerial Association.

For registration information, please call Dan Rosser at 359-3303 or Russell Davis at 359-1480.

Golf tournament

Ebenezer Baptist Church Youth Choir will celebrate its anniversary on Sun., April 23 at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

Choir anniversary

The Georgia High School Graduation Tests will be given the week of March 27 30 according to the following schedule:

Mon., March 27 language arts; Tues., March 28 math; Wed., March 29 social studies; Thurs., March 30 science; Fri., March 31 make-up testing.

All tests will be given at 8:15 each morning.

Graduation testing nual Southern Gospel Night to be held Wed., May 3, 2006, 7 p.m. at Elijah Clark State Park.

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce hosts the event each year to kick-off Adams & Anderson's annual Lewis Family Homecoming & Bluegrass Festival, which will be held May 4-6th.

Churches and individuals interested in being a part of Southern Gospel Night are asked to contact the chamber office at 706-359-7970 or stop by during business hours Mon. Fri., 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Deadline to signup is Fri., March 31. Only 10 performances will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. If you need more details contact Ginger Parham at the chamber 706-359-7970.

The American Lung Association is offering 2006 Golf Privilege Cards that has over 600 courses in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and South Carolina. The cardholder can play one or more rounds of golf for free or reduced green fees on every course listed.

The cost of the card is $25 each. You may buy three cards and get the fourth one free. For more information, please call the American Lung Association at 1-800-LUNGUSA or visit them on-line at www.golfsouth.org. Golf Privilege Cards

Faith Temple's 1st Saturday All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet will be held Sat., April 1 from 7 10 a.m. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for 11 and under.

Breakfast buffet

The Third Annual Wild Turkey Federation Banquet will be held Fri., April 21 at the American Legion Post 194. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner served at 7:30 p.m. For tickets information contact Brett Carani or Michael Wengrow at Goldman and Wengrow.

WTF banquet

Papa's Pizza to Go will feature a Relay for Life "In Memory" display with photos, names, dates and maybe even a poem, of your loved ones. You may leave your photo, along with information and/or a poem, at Papa's. The display will be up until the end of May at which time your pictures may be picked up.

For more information, please call Papa's at 359-3663.

In Memory display

Mulberry Christian Methodist Episcopal Church will host its fifth ecumenical and interracial Good Friday Service April 14 at 7 p.m. Clergy from the Lincolnton and Augusta areas will expound on the seven last words of Jesus.

Their religious week will culminate with the celebration of the resurrection of Christ on Sun., April 16 with Sunrise Services beginning at 6:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served after the service. Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship will begin at 11 a.m. Good Friday service The 2006 Thunder Over Thurmond committee are actively seeking potential underwriters/sponsors for the 5th Annual Thunder Over Thurmond Festival of Events. If you are interested contact Ginger Parham, Chamber Administrator, Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce 706-359-7970 or George Woodsby, Economic Development Director, McCormick County 864-465-2231.

Looking for sponsors

McCormick First Baptist Church and Arts Ministry will present the Easter musical, "Grace that Amazes" on Fri., April 7, at 7p.m., followed by an ice cream social, and on Sun., April 9, at 11 a.m. in the church sanctuary.

Come and celebrate the Easter story and unwrap the amazing gift of God's grace for your life. Admission is free.

Easter musical

First Baptist Church will have a musical program on Sat., April 1 at 5 p.m. with The Flying Clouds of McCormick, S.C. and others. The public is invited. Musical prog. April 1

A Living History Program will be held at the Robert Toombs House April 1, 2006 from 11 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

Join living history participants as they portray General Bob (Robert) Toombs, his family and friends in 1863, as Toombs returns home having been wounded at the Battle of Antietum. In an attempt to "go on with life," a barbecue is prepared for tasting, along with games, lively conversation and period activities. Visitors will interact as guests of the Toombs family for a delightful experience. History program

All Medicare recipients should now be aware that if they suffer from conditions such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disorders, and have difficulty walking or propelling a standard wheelchair, they may be eligible to receive an electric wheelchair paid for by Medicare.

For information on Medicare eligibility, contact Gregory at 1-800810-2877. Electric wheelchairs

Classic ReRuns, located at 108 Main Street, Lincolnton, is opened to everyone. This is an opportunity to get name brand clothing at a much reduced rate. All items are donated with proceeds going back into the community.

There will be a sale during the month of February buy two garments and get one free of equal or lesser value.

Hours of operation are Thurs., Sat., 10 4. If you would like to donate items or have questions, you may call Classic ReRuns during operating hours at 359-5765 or call Lincoln County Family Connection Mon., Fri., 9 5 at 359-5769/5766.

Open to everyone

A Praise and Worship Workshop will be held at Parks Grove F.B.H. Church on Fri., March 31, 7:30 p.m. part 1 and Sat., April 1, 9:15 9:45 a.m. coffee and doughnuts, 10 a.m. 2 p.m. part 2.

Cost is $10 per person for both workshops. The public is invited.

P & W workshop

Mistletoe State Park will hold its fifteenth annual Parent/Child All-Fish Tournament on Sat., April 8. Registration is 7 10 a.m.; weigh-in at 1 p.m. Cost is $10 for family plus $3 park pass. Prizes and trophies will be awarded. Fishing from banks only, no boats allowed. Please call 706-5410321 for more information.

All-Fish Tournament

The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 194, will meet at the post home on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. All members are asked to please attend.

SALS to meet

The American Legion Post 194 will meet at the post home on April 18. The executive board will meet at 7 p.m. with the general meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend.

Post 194 to meet

Cavestone Pottery Making will be taught at Mistletoe State Park on Sat., April 8 beginning at 10 a.m. Supply fee is $2 per pot. You must register by calling 706-541-0321 by Tues., April 4. Pottery making class

New Work Baptist Church Brotherhood will have a yard sale on Sat., April 1 from 7 12 at the church on Double Branches Road. Proceeds will go back into the community. Yard sale Sat. Classic ReRuns will have a "bag sale" during the month of March. All items that can be placed in a brown paper bag may be purchased for $5. This sale is on adult clothes only. Classic ReRuns is located at 108 Main St. and is open Thurs., Sat., 10 a.m. 4 p.m. March bag sale Loco Volunteer Fire Department will have a chicken barbecue plate sale on Sat., April 8 beginning at 11 a.m. until sold out. Plates are $6 with all proceeds going to fund equipment for the department. Please come out and support your fire department. Chicken plate sale

The Lincoln County Planning & Zoning Board meetings for 2006 are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on the following dates in the Commis-sioner's Conference Room on the first floor of the Lincoln County Courthouse: Mon., Jan. 9; Mon., Feb. 6; Mon., March 6; Mon., April 10; Mon., May 8; Mon. June 5; Mon., July 10; Mon., Aug. 7; Mon., Sept. 11; Mon., Oct. 9; Mon., Nov. 6; and Mon., Dec. 4.

Zoning meeting

The next nationwide test date for ACT Assessment is April 8, 2006. Registration postmark deadline is March 3. The cost is $29 without and $43 with, the writing test.

Students may receive registration forms from their high school guidance counselor or online at www.act student.org.

The ACT Assessment is an achievement test that includes four exams; English, reading, math and science. Students who take the optional writing test will add 30 minutes to the 3hour normal testing time. Most colleges and universities don't require a writing score, so students should check the writing test requirements of colleges they're considering before registering for the ACT.

ACT testing

Wishes on Wheels makes available electric power wheelchairs to nonambulatory senior citizens who cannot walk and cannot operate a manual wheelchair sufficiently or safely enough to care for themselves in their residence.

Please call 1-800-823-5220 or visit their website at www.threewishes 2.com for more information.

Wishes on Wheels

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) staff will be in at The Lincoln County Senior Center, 160 May Ave., on Wed., April 19 from 9 11 a.m. for seniors who want free legal (non-criminal) help on a first come, first serve basis.

If you cannot meet with them that day, you may contact them at 1-800248-6697.

Free legal help

The Girl Scout cookies are here! Girl Scouts throughout the CSRA are out delivering orders and selling at booth sales at grocery stores and shopping centers throughout the area.

Be sure to try the newest treat Caf Cookie, and stock up on old favorites: Samoas, Thin Mints, Trefoils, Do-so-dos, Tag-alongs, All-abouts, and Lemon Coolers. Call the Girl Scouts at 706-774-0505 if you need help finding a Girl Scout troop near you.

Cookies are here!

Microsoft Word class Beginners Microsoft Word class conducted by Lyndy Byrd will be held at the Lincoln County Public Library on Fri., March 31 from 9 12. A $10 pre-registration fee will be charged. You may sign up at the library by Thurs., March 30. Call 3594014 for more information.