Chamber Chatter
By: Melissa Burgess

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce and The Miss Classic South Association hosted their annual Little Mr. and Miss Pageant on June 9, 2007 at the Lincoln County High School Auditorium. The Miss Classic South Association sponsors this pageant every year to raise money to go towards the funding of several youth programs in the community such as Youth Leadership, Star Student and Teacher, and tassels and cords for the senior honor students.

The emcee for the occasion was Rev. Lanis Lewis. There were sixteen wonderful boys and girls vying to be named Mr. and Miss. The winners for 2007 Little Mr. and Miss were, first runner up, Mr. Robert Thomas Bradley, III and Miss Brenna Dawn Miller. The 2007 Little Mr. is Micah Levi Hollimon and 2007 Little Miss is Alexis Grace Hohlwein.

We would like to thank all the contestants and parents for being part of the special occasion and for making it such a huge success.

Special thanks to: Mr. Lanis Lewis - emcee; Mrs. Judy Jordan - photography; Mr. Crawford Asbell -

Donations needed

The Lincoln County High School Debate Booster Club is accepting donations to help offset the expense of the students traveling to the national tournaments this summer.

Your contribution will have a lasting impact on the lives of these students. Not only will you be helping to pay for them to compete, you will also be helping to provide experiences that will last a lifetime. Please call Stephanie Carani at 706-825-5628 with any questions.

Gold Rush pageant

John de la Howe School will host the Miss Gold Rush Pageant Fri., June 29 at 6:30 p.m.

Categories are available for ages 3 - 21. Entry fee is $30 per contestant, $50 for two in same family. Applications are available at the McCormick County Chamber of Commerce or you may email jonesbc@wctel.net to obtain a copy. Deadline is June 22 at 5 p.m. Please contact Betty Carol Jones at 864-443-5481 with any questions. videography; Mr. Jonathan Doss - sound; Miss Brittany Perkins - Jr. Miss Lincoln County 2006; Jericho Florist & Gifts; Lincoln Feed & Seed, Inc.; Lincoln County High School; Lincoln County Board of Education; Miss Classic South Association and Chamber Board of Directors; The Lincoln Journal; Mr. Ernie Doss; Mr. Mark Goldman; Mr. Barry Crosby; Mr. Chris Burgess; Mr. Matthew Goldman; and Ms. Brandie Reese.

Friends to meet

Friends of Bill W. will meet at Lincolnton United Methodist Church at

p.m. on Friday.

Summer 4-H fun

Thurs., June 26, 1 - 5 p.m. - We're going to Elijah Clark State Park, if you want to play putt-putt bring $2 for each hour you want to play ) In case of bad weather, we'll watch a movie and have snacks in the office.

Thurs., July, 1 - 4:30 p.m. - Make

clock out of a CD with Ms. Regina

please call before June 5th if you plan to attend).

Please call 706-359-3233 and register early for the events you would like to participate in.