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An Afternoon with an author, sponsored by Lincoln County Friends of the Library, will be held Sunday afternoon, April 29, 2 p.m. at the library. Tom Poland, author of Forbidden Island...An Island Called Sapelo, will speak on inspiration for a novel, the writing process, and the road to publication. A book signing will follow. Light refreshments will be served. The public is invited. More ... Mistletoe State Park will have a fun-filled murder mystery weekend April 20-22, beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday with the murderer being revealed at Sunday's breakfast. Cost is $99 per person and registration is limited to 25. To register call the park at 706-541-0321, deadline is Fri., April 14. More ... 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. More ... The Tenth District anniversary will be held at Springfield Baptist Church, Thomson, on Sun., April 22 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Frederick Favors is pastor. More ... The McCormick County Lions Club will hold its annual golf tournament on Wed., May 2, at Hickory Knob State Park. The format will be Captain's Choice/Shotgun Start at 1:30 p.m. with lots of tournament and raffle prizes for red, white, and gold tee players. The $50 per person entry fee includes drinks and a steak cookout at the Barn following play. More ... .. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fizer visited Don and Grace Stephens at the hospital in Hartwell Thursday. Alan Fizer spent the weekend in the home. Erica Newton was lunch guests on Friday. .. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Cliatt enjoyed lunch in Tignall one day the past week. More ... Grammy award-winning songwriter Hillary Lindsey grew up in Washington-Wilkes with a passion for music that began at an early age. Her talent, determination, and hard work led her to Nashville where she has written chart-topping hits, performed at the Ryman Auditorium, and earned prestigious awards including a Grammy for Best Country Song this year. More ... Women's Instructed Campout will be held at Mistletoe State Park April 27 - 28 for girls of all ages, (8-80) who would love to learn to camp, but don't know how to begin. Girls under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For registration and a list of things to bring, e-mail Marilyn Grau at MGrau@SeniorCitizensCouncil.org or call her at 706-826-4480, M - F, 8:30 a.m. More ... The Tenth District Women's Auxiliary of the General Missionary Baptist Convention will meet at New Tabernacle Baptist Church Sat., April 21 at 10 a.m. Lincoln County Women's Auxiliary of the Tenth District will meet at 9 a.m. Everyone is invited. Rev. Matthew Harden is pastor. More ... An Afternoon with an Author, sponsored by Friends of the Library, is scheduled for Sunday, April 29, at 2 p.m. at the library. The event will feature Tom Poland, a Lincoln County native, talking about his new book Forbidden Island...An Island Called Sapelo. He will sign copies of the book during the afternoon. Light refreshments will be served. More ... We are searching for the Miss Relay for life pageant participants, if you know of anyone who would participate please contact Stella Crosby at 706-359-2817. Thanks a million. (Judging will be done this year not just applause). I am also searching for dresses these contestants may be able to borrow. Date of contest May 11, 2007. More ... After harvesting your strawberries, remove excess runners and any unhealthy crowns, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. More ... With a diploma in hand, many young graduates are ready to take the workforce by storm. Yet, with a regular income comes more responsibility, says Mike Sullivan, director of education for Take Charge America, a national non-profit credit counseling agency. More ... If you suspect a loved one has had a stroke, don't wait. Once a stroke happens, doctors have only a threehour window in which they can deliver medication to help prevent or reduce the debilitating effects of a stroke. Families and friends of those at risk should educate themselves on the signs and symptoms of stroke so that they can act immediately. More ... 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. More ... The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County will meet Thurs., April 19, 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County Library. Guest speaker for the evening will be Billy Caddell, marketing manager and Jayne Callaway, operation program manager from Wilkes Communications. Everyone is welcome to come and be a part of the CCLC. More ... Tabernacle Baptist Church, Hwy. 220 W., will offer free aerobics classes every Monday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. You don't have to be a member to attend the classes. Rev. DaNang A. Rockett is pastor. More ... The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will hold their monthly meeting Wed., April 25, 2007, 4:00 p.m. More ... In most cases, blossom-end rot on tomatoes, peppers, squash and watermelons can be prevented, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Maintaining uniform soil moisture by mulching and watering correctly. Plant in well-drained soil and don't cultivate deeper than 1 inch within 1 foot of the plant. And avoid using high-nitrogen fertilizers. More ... A brown or grayish cast over lawns can be caused by dull or improperly adjusted mower blades, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Such blades shred grass rather than cut it. More ... Concern for "orphaned" baby wildlife is simply human nature. Most people who come across a baby fawn, a young bird or a newborn rabbit will initially watch in amazement and then immediately wonder if the youngster is in need of help. More ... The Pine Needle Garden Club held a work day on Saturday, March 24, at the Lincolnton Club House. The ladies were assisted in planting shrubbery. Special thanks to Lt. Jerry Gunby and the men who worked for him for all their great work! More ... Disinfect pruners between cuts when removing diseased tissue from plants, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Most authorities recommend a 1:10 solution of bleach and water. But it can be cumbersome to carry a bucket of this mix about in the garden. The solution is corrosive, too, and must be rinsed from tools after use. More ... Remove old flower heads from bedding plants, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. This will make the plants bloom longer. More ... Consumer alert/recall: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announces a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. More ... |
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