Community Calendar

TIA Helping Hand

The original Clothes Closet, located on Firetower Rd., has reopened, now as T.I.A. Community Helping Hand. All proceeds will go toward the Lincoln County Food Pantry and emergency needs of the community, 50/50.

All donations are welcome, we will pick up. Your donations are appreciated. Hours of operation are: Thurs., 9 a.m. 3 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. 12 p.m. For more information, please call 706-359-7838 or 706-359-7345.

ACS offers RtoR prog.

The American Cancer Society now offers its Road to Recovery program to cancer patients in Lincoln County who need transportation to and from their treatments, free of charge. Drivers are trained society volunteers who pick up patients at their homes, take them to their treatment and drive them back home.

For more information call the American Cancer Society's local office at 1-866-227-0904 or Lincoln County coordinator Jill Urban at 706359-3322.

Classic Re-Runs

Classic Re-Runs is a non profit clothes shop specializing in good quality, lightly worn clothes for all sizes. They also have household items, dishes, and what-knots. All money is used exclusively for people with a medical emergency in Lincoln County. Donations are tax deductible.

Classic Re-Runs is located at 108 Main Street, next door to China One. Stop by to check out their half-price sales and specials that change weekly.

Hours of operation are Thurs., and Fri., 9:30 5 and Sat., 9 2. Please call 706-359-5765 or 706-359-5769.

Lincoln County Middle School will

LCMS Spirit Week

have spirit week next week (Sept. 1822). The schedule is as follows: Monday Multiplicity Day: This is similar to twin day, but as many people as possible dress alike from head to toe; Tuesday - Wacky Tacky Day: Wear clothes that clash. How outlandish can you be?; Wednesday Red and White Day: Show your LCMS team spirit for either the Raiders or the Cowboys; Thursday - Crayon Day: Dress from head to toe in one color to become a crayon; Friday - Hat Day: Decorate your hat to show your Lincoln County spirit. Be brave and

Day of Refreshing wear it to the game.

The ladies of Lincolnton Baptist Church invites everyone to "A Day of Refreshing" on Sat., Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. 1 p.m.

Guest speaker will be Mrs. Netta Sue McKnight of Vilas, N.C. Guest soloist will be Mrs. Dawn Radford of Augusta. Cost will be $5 per person (includes lunch). Registration deadline is Fri., Sept. 8 and may be made by calling Renee at the church

Stadium seats for sale office, 706-359-3303.

Attention all Red Devil fans: The Pep Partners are now taking prepaid orders for stadium seats. The cost is $45. Please contact Gail Remsen at 359-7398 to place your order. Hurry so we can have them in by football season.

Tax Assessors meetings

The Lincoln County Board of Tax Assessors regular meetings for 2006 will be: Sept. 19; Oct. 17; Nov. 21; and Dec. 19.

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

GED/Adult classes

Augusta Technical College and Lincoln County Family Connection are offering GED/Adult Literacy classes on Mon., Tues., and Thurs. from 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. and Wed., from 8:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m. For more information, please call 706-3593425 or 706-359-5769.

The Lincolnton Police Department

Online survey

is conducting a survey online at www.cityoflincolnton.com concerning facial hair on officers. The public is invited to express your views on this matter.

Self defense class

The Lincolnton Police Department will host a self defense class Thurs., Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. The class will be taught by Cpt. Bret Carani and Stephanie Carani of the Columbia County Sheriff's Office. Please wear athletic style clothing. There will be no charge for the class. The location

Family, friends prog. will be announced at a later date.

A family and friends program will be held at First Baptist Church Oct. 8, 11:30 a.m. Brunch will be served. The public is welcome.

The Lincoln County Debate Team

Dinner plate fundraiser

members are gearing up for another great year. Their first fundraiser will be selling dinner plates on Thurs., Sept. 21 and may be picked up at the LCHS cafeteria between 3:30 6:30 p.m.

Plates will cost $7 each and you may choose from either meatloaf, lasagna, teriyaki chicken or vegetable marinara with all the trimmings.

The deadline to purchase tickets is Wed., Sept. 20 before 3 p.m. and may be bought from any debate member or from Mrs. Lee Robinson at the high school.

The University Mobile Mammography

Mobile unit here

Unit will be at the Lincoln County Health Department on Sept. 26.

Screening mammograms for women age 40 and above are usually covered by private insurance and Medicare. Call the health department for more information.

Post 194 to meet

The American Legion Post 194 will meet Sept. 19. The executive committee will meet at 7:00 p.m. and the general assembly will meet at 7:30 p.m. All members are asked to please attend to make plans for the year

Midway celebrates centennial ahead.

Midway UMC will celebrate its first 100 years with a centennial celebration Sept. 24. We are asking everyone to write down their memories of Midway and mail them to Linda Anthony, P.O. Box 7, Washington, GA 30673.

The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln

CCLC to meet

County will meet at the Lincoln County Library on Thurs., Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Special guest will be Commissioner Larry Collins, District 2. Come and be a part of the CCLC.

Zoning meetings

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., Sept. 11; Mon., Oct. 9; Mon., Nov. 6; and Mon., Dec. 4.

Pastor appreciation

Ebenezer Baptist Church will celebrate its pastor with an appreciation program on Sun., Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. Rev. Favors and Springfield Baptist Church of Thomson will be the special guests. The public is invited.

Unity celebration

The 10th District Women's Auxiliary of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia, Inc., will observe the second annual mission day unity celebration on Sat., Sept. 30, 2:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 1714 Olive Road, Augusta, Ga.

The theme is Psalm 133:1, "How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity." Everyone is invited.

L-W REA to meet

The Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educators Association will meet at the Mary Wills Library, 204 East Liberty St. in Washington on Thurs., Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. Please bring your copy of the LWREA Constitution and Bylaws.

All members, retired educators and anyone who plans to retire from the field of education, are invited. Frances

Electric wheelchairs F. Zellars is president.

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. email lincolncham@nu-z.net.

Spaghetti dinner

The American Legion Post 194 will have a spaghetti dinner Fri., Sept. 16 beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to come out and get your pasta before the game.

The Youth of Lincoln County Family

Food drive

Connection are sponsoring a food drive for the Lincoln County Food Pantry Sept. 30 Oct. 7. Food and monetary donations may be dropped off at Family Connection, 115 Main St., Lincolnton (beside the Jeweler's Bench) Oct. 2 6 from 9 a.m. 5 p.m. and at Bell's Food Market Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. 1 p.m.

You may call 706-359-5769 or 5766 for more information.

The annual I'd Rather Be in Tignall Fall Festival will be held Sat., Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. 4 p.m. at the old school grounds in Tignall. The public is invited. Tignall Fall festival

Scholarship Day

The Annual Jennie L. Garnett Scholarship Day of motivation will be held Sun., Sept. 24 during the regular worship service, 9:15 a.m. Everyone is invited. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

The American Legion Post 194 Ladies Auxiliary will meet Thurs., Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the post home. Please remember to bring your food pantry items for September, bleach, detergent or dish detergent. All auxiliary members are asked to please attend. Auxiliary to meet

The Lincoln County Youth 4

Youth 4 Christ

Christ's Second Annual Fall Jam will be held Sat., Oct. 7, 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 194 Field.

All middle and high school students are invited to join us for free food and fun on the inflatable games and our own local bands and youth talent.

Fish fry Sat.

Pleasant Grove C.M.E. Church laymen will sponsor a fish fry Sat., Sept. 16 beginning at 9 a.m. at the home of Ms. Doris Blackwell on Augusta

Prog. at health dept. Hwy.

The Lincoln County Health Department will sponsor a Breast Cancer Prevention and Awareness Day Oct. 10. Their goal is to encourage women to get regular breast health screenings. They will provide free breast exam screenings. If you are interested in participating please contact Cynthia Fox or Rosalyn Guillebeau at 706-359-3154.

The fall retesting for the graduation

Fall retesting

test will be held according to the following schedule: Mon., Sept. 11 language arts; Tues., Sept. 12 math; Wed., Sept. 13 social studies; Thurs., Sept. 14 science.

All tests will begin promptly at 8:15 each morning. Students and others who have not passed all parts of the graduation test are urged to participate in the testing.

Further information can be obtained by calling the school at 706359-3121 or 359-7327.

Birthday celebration

Local former Marines and guests will celebrate the 231st birthday of the United States Marine Corps on Fri., Nov. 10, at the Tara Clubhouse Savannah Lakes Village. Reservations are necessary.

Former Marines who either recently moved into the area or are not on the invitation list, and are interested in attending the celebration, please contact Jack Haffeman at 864391-3208 or Ken Green at 864-3914197.

Georgia Legal Services Program

Free legal help

(GLSP) staff will be at The Lincoln County Senior Center, 160 May Ave., on Wed., Oct. 18 to meet with seniors who want free legal (non-criminal) help from 11:15 a.m. 1:15 p.m.

If you are unable to meet with them on this date, you may contact them at 1-800-248-6697 with any questions.

Indian artifacts are needed for me

Artifacts wanted

to photograph and document from Lincoln and surrounding counties. Will preserve the history of your collection at no charge. Some collections will be published in the Central States Archaeological Journal. Call 706339-9097 if you have any artifacts.

Faith Tabernacle Church will

Enrichment class

present a community Spiritual Enrichment Class at the fuel dock #1 located in the yard of Roy Hunter Trucking, Inc., 2425 Leathersville Rd., every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Rubye Hunter at

Free equipment 706-359-7466.

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.

The Lincoln County Republican

LCRP to meet

Party will meet Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. at the May House. The November elections and details for the barbecue for Senator Jim Whitehead on Oct. 3, at the Lewis Family Pavillion will be discussed. The festivities will include Sconyers BBQ and Lizzy Long, Little Roy Lewis and friends.

The historical society will open the Historical Park. The newly refurbished Willingham-Poss Grist Mill will be operating the first time for the public and stone ground corn meal will be available. Work assignments and ticket sales for the event will be

Manna Truck delivery discussed.

The Golden Harvest Food Bank's Manna Truck will be at Ebenezer Baptist Church Sat., Sept. 30 from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. with free produce.

The produce is available for anyone who wants it. Please bring grocery bags if you have some to carry the produce. For questions or more information, please contact Rev. Denise Freeman at 706-359-2232. Rev. Fred Perriman is pastor.

Homecoming services

Jones Chapel Church will have Homecoming services on Sun., Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. Special guests will be Jordon River Boys. Dinner will be served in the fellowship hall afterward. Everyone is invited to attend. Rev. Wade Palmer is pastor.

Lincoln County's got talent and it

Looking for talent

will be a great asset to the Pioneer Day festivities on Nov. 18, 2006 at the Historical Park. If you would like to participate or know someone who might be interested, please let us know by calling Christy Bryan, 706359-7642, or LaVina Marlow, 706359-3237.

Speakers available

LifeLink of Georgia, the local agency that coordinates organ and tissue donations for the state, has speakers available for civic groups, churches, schools, corporations, etc.

Presenters will dispel myths associated with donation, share information about who can be a potential donor, and explain the donation process. Our trained speakers have been personally touched by donation and will leave your group educated, uplifted and inspired with their stories of courage and hope. Presentations will be tailored to the specific audience.

To learn more or to schedule a speaker, contact public relations at 706-854-0333, 912-341-0000 or 800544-6667.