Community Calendar

Evening of dining

Newberry Mass Choir will present an evening of dining and entertainment at The Lincoln Center on Sat., March 24, 2007 from 6 - 9 p.m. featuring Christian comedian - Genesis; guitarist - Robert Reid; praise dancer - Aminah Walton; and soloists - La Marrio Harden, Aresha Freeman and Bernard Harrison.

Cost is $30 for adults; $50 for couples and $18 for ages 12 and under. For more information, please contact president, Gary Norman - 706-359-3965; vice president, Sherrie Leverett - 706-359-2075; sales coordinator, Elease Kelly - 706- 359-5471; or choir supporter, Shirley Leverett - 706-597-0318. Rev. W.J. White is pastor.

Trip to New York

Parks Grove Church is sponsoring a trip to New York, April 26 - 29, for ladies only, to see The Color Purple on Broadway. Cost is $400 per person which includes transportation, 2 nights at Embassy Suites Hotel and ticket to the play.

For more information contact Doressa Hawes 706-495-4478, seating is limited.

Benefit barbecue

A benefit barbecue chicken plate sale will be held for the Travis Ivey family to help with medical expenses due to Taffy's illness over the past two years.

Plates will cost $6 each and may be picked up at the City Fire Department on April 7 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Contact any city fireman for advanced tickets.

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 706-359- 3425 or 706-359-5769.

Spring revival

Spring revival will be held at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church Wed., March 14 - Fri., March 16 at 7 p.m. nightly.

Speakers will include Rev. Dennis Quinn, pastor of First Baptist Church; Rev. James White, pastor of New Ford Baptist Church, Tignall; and Rev. Tonita Cody, pastor of Parks Grove Holiness Church. Everyone is invited. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

Legion dance

A dance will be held at the American Legion Post 194 on Sat., March 17, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. with DJ Jason Crook. Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us! For more information, please call 706-359-3445.

Signs available

Relay for Life signs are now available, for a donation, to all who would like to place one in your yard or in front of your business.

Please contact Mr. Sherman Norman, team captain for Newberry Missionary Baptist Church at 706-359- 1873.

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.

Mobile mammography The University Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Lincoln County Health Department on April 17 and May 29.

Screening mammograms for women age 40 and above are usually covered by private insurance and Medicare. Call the health department at 359-3154 for more information

Memorial trail ride

The Terry Tankersley Memorial Trail Ride at Bussey Point Recreation Area in Lincolnton will be held Sat., March 31. Ride horseback on your own from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. through the 2,500 acres of wilderness bound by 32 miles of shoreline. Cost is $5 per horse. Concession will be available for lunch on the point on Saturday only, no dogs please. Call the chamber office at 706-359-7970 for directions and more information. Primitive camping is also available.

Donations welcomed

The Lincoln County Food Pantry welcomes contributions. Your donations are tax deductible. You may mail your contributions to: The Lincoln County Food Pantry, P.O. Box 473, Lincolnton, GA 30817. Thank you for your support.

Repub. to meet

The Lincoln County Republican Party will meet March 24, 9 a.m. in the Dova Partridge Annex for the Election District Mass Meeting with the County Convention to follow at 10 a.m.

The purpose of the meetings are to adopt rules as necessary, elect officers and a county committee to serve until the next County Convention or Primary.

The Congressional District Convention is scheduled for April 21, 2007 at the Classic Center in Athens.

Turkey shoot

The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 194 will have a turkey shoot March 24 at the American Legion Fairgrounds from 7 - 10 p.m. Come on down, homemade potato soup, chili, and hot dogs will be available at the fair booth.

Prog. at Pleasant Grove

Pleasant Grove C.M.E. Church will celebrate Men and Women Day Sun., April 1 at 2 p.m. Rev. Neal and the Harmony Baptist Church family will be special guests.

All churches are invited. Rev. Walter Claxton is pastor.

Attracting wildlife

Everyone is invited to join the park staff at A.H. Stephens State Park and learn how to be successful in attracting wildlife to your own yard on Sat., March 17 from 1-2 p.m. The program is free.

For more information, contact the park at 706-456-2221. The park is located in Crawfordville, Ga.

Spring retreat

A spring retreat celebrating the Bride of Christ will be held at Camp Daniel Marshall April 13 - 14 at 7 p.m. Come experience the Jewish wedding traditions and find out how Christ fulfilled them all for you.

Cost is $40. For more information, please call Kathie Seago at 706-359- 3752. Registration deadline is March 25.

Looking for members

We are trying to start the volunteer firefighters ladies auxiliary again! I have spoken with several women that are interested in getting this auxiliary back together. I personally think this is very beneficial to the local fire departments. If you are interested in being part or helping with this auxiliary, please contact Melissa Burgess at (706) 359-1806 or Paula Henderson (706) 358-2248 for details. This is for Loco, Beulah, Midway, Martins Crossroads and the City Fire Departments. We need to support the local volunteer fire departments!

Calendar Tea

The Pleasant Grove CME Church Usher Board is sponsoring a Calendar Tea March 11 at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Rev. Walter Clayton is pastor.

Chicken plate sale

Loco Volunteer Fire Department will sell barbecue chicken plates on Sat., March 10 from 10 a.m. until sold out. Cost for the plates will be $6 each.

Girls wanted

The Augusta Dominators, an 18 and under fastpitch softball team, is located in Appling, Georgia. We are currently in need of girls interested in playing travel ball. We need pitchers and utility players. Please call Charles Hogan 706-541-1450 (h) or 706-832-2591 (cell) if you are interested in playing.

Womens conference

Faith Tabernacle Church, 249 Faith Lane in Lincolnton, will sponsor a women's conference March 30, 7 p.m. and March 31, 8:30 a.m. The conference will consist of three individual workshops on finances, health and spiritual growth. Keynote speaker will be Bishop Gracy Jackson of Augusta.

There is no cost for this conference.

Battalion meeting

A meeting for all members of Company E, 1/122nd IN "TLAT" Battalion and other members of the TLAT Battalion who would like to attend, will be held at the National Guard Armory, 500 Water Street, Washington, on March 17 at 4 p.m.

This is very important meeting.

For more information, contact Ret. SSG Jerome Hardman at 706-678- 3732, Ret. SFC Coleman Kennedy 359-4592 or SFC Johnny G. Hearst 678-569-8243.

Pastor appreciation

Mt. Zion Baptist Church will observe pastor appreciation on March 11 at 11:45 a.m. for Rev. Robert Crawford. Rev. Alvin Rivers of St. Luke Baptist Church will be in charge of the service.

Everyone is invited to come fellowship with us.

Golf tournament

The Lincoln County Athletic Boosters Club Golf Tournament will be held March 31 at Rocky Branch Golf Club. Contact Andy Wengrow for more information 706-359-1453. A $1,000 cash give-away for the closest to the pin.

Board meetings

The regular meetings of the Lincoln County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will be held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Board of Elections, The Lincoln Center, 160 May Ave., Lincolnton, GA 30817, any changes to the schedule dates or alternate dates for meetings occurring on holidays will be posted.

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 706- 359-3322.

GHSGT testing

The Georgia High School Graduation Test will be given the week of March 26 through March 30 according to the following schedule: Mon., March 26 - language arts; Tues., March 27 - math; Wed., March 28 - social studies; Thurs., March 29 - science; and Fri., March 30 - make-up testing.

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

Apply for honorarium

High school seniors may apply for an honorarium sponsored by the Lincoln Wilkes Retired Educators Association. The students must plan to attend a college or vocational school for the 2007 - 2008 academic year and write a 250 - 500 word essay on the topic "The Importance of Furthering My Education."

Please provide a cover page with your name, date, name of high school and the name of college or vocational school you plan to attend. Deadline for essay to be submitted to your high school counselor is Fri., March 30.

Benefit plate sale

A benefit barbecue pork plate sale will be held for Greg and Beth Keener on Sat., April 21. Plates will cost $6 each and may be picked up at Faith Temple from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

To purchase tickets, please contact Ruthie Belangia or questions, Doug Newman at State Farm Ins., 706-359- 1760 or you may contact any church member.

Free legal help

Georgia Legal Services Program staff will be in Lincolnton to meet with senior citizens wanting free noncriminal legal help, on a first-come, first-serve basis on Wed., April 18 from 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., at the Lincoln County Senior Center, 160 May Ave.

If you are not able to meet with them on this day, you may call 1-800- 248-6697 any day.

Chicken plate sale

A barbecue chicken plate sale with all the trimmings and a bake sale will be held Sat., March 24 beginning at 11 a.m. at Beulah Fire Department, Hwy. 79, Tignall, to raise funds to build a family life center at Beulah Baptist Church. All proceeds will go to the fund.

Lunch and learn

"Ladies! Sleep for a Healthy and Beautiful You!" Fri., March 23 from 12 - 1 p.m., main conference center (BT 1810), MCG Children's Medical Center.

This free Lunch and Learn is provided by the MCG Sleep Disorders Center. Good sleep is vitally important for good health, weight and stress management, and optimum daytime function. Learn about women's unique sleep problems and how women can optimize sleep to best promote their health and beauty. Bring your lunch and a friend. Call 706-721- 0793 to reserve a spot or for more information.

Computer classes

Computer literacy for beginners and intermediates will be offered beginning Tues., March 6. Classes are 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. for beginners and 3 - 5 p.m. for intermediates, Tues. and Thurs. each week for four weeks.

Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Cost is $15 administrative fee. Mail checks to McCormick County Schools, c/o Jim Morrow, 202 Mallard Lane, McCormick, S.C. 29835 or call Jim at 864-391-2810 with any questions.

4-H bulb sale

The Lincoln County 4-H club is selling flower bulbs to be planted this spring. These are Dutch Mill Bulbs and they are guaranteed to grow, all bulbs come with a free replacement guarantee.

Several varieties of both annual and perennial bulbs are being offered. Dutch Mills has promised us more bulbs per package and below-gardencenter prices. All bulbs will be shipped to arrive during the appropriate planting time for this area.

If you would like to take advantage of this amazing opportunity, and in the process help raise money for our 4-H club activities, please either call the extension office at 706-359-3233 or place your order with your nearest 4- H member.

Vendors wanted

Vendors are needed for the 7th Annual Camak Railroad Days Festival to be held Sat., April 7 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Applications are available online at www.camakrailroaddays.com or by calling 706-465-1904.

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.

Family meeting

The Blackmons and Wynns will meet on March 25, 5 p.m. at the home of Geneva Smith to plan the upcoming family reunion. Your attendance is needed.

Turkey shoot

The Sons of American Legion Squadron 194 will hold a drawing on Sat., March 24, at the turkey shoot, for a Remington 1187 Sportsman 12 gauge black synthetic 2 ¾ inch and 3 inch Rem-Choke Barrel. You do not have to be present to win. Tickets are $2 or three for $5. Contact any Sons member for tickets. All proceeds will benefit the Sons.

Chorale auditions

Augusta Children's Chorale is auditioning this spring for interested singers for their 2007 - 2008 season. Auditions are available for children in third through eighth grades.

Both training and performance choirs offer in-depth vocal choral training with local, national and international performance opportunities. A limited number of openings will be filled. Scholarships are available. Call the ACC at 706-826-4718 for an appointment.

Ten year reunion

Letters have been mailed to those whose addresses we have to members of LCHS class of 1997. If you did not receive a letter and need information about the 10 year reunion to be held June 9, please contact Jennie Wilkinson McWhorter at 706-359- 2469.

Flu vaccines

The Lincoln County Health Department has the flu vaccine available. The public is advised to call the health dept. at 706-359-3154 to confirm availability.

Free tax help

Get free help with your tax returns with AARP Tax-Aide. Their free service can answer most of the tax issues faced by low and middle income taxpayers, with special attention to those age 60 and older.

To locate a site near you call 1-888- AARPNOW (1-888-227-7669) now through April 15.

Pet first aid course

The American Red Cross of Augusta has an exciting training course in pet first aid that will be offered Sat., March 17 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for emergencies requiring immediate attention

This is a wonderful class for all pet owners that will be fun and informative. For more information on Pet First Aid or other health and safety information, please visit www.arcaug.org or contact Amanda Bennett at 706-724-8481.

CPR class

A CPR/First Aid class will be held at the Lincoln County OES building at 6:30 p.m. on Thurs., March 15. Total cost is $35. You must pay $10 to pre-register by March 13 with remaining balance due night of class. Certification is good for two years.