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Lincoln Co. 4-H'ers attended Northeast District Jr./Sr. DPA at Rock Eagle 4-H Center near Eatonton, Ga. on February 29-March 2. Over eight hundred 4-H'ers from thirty nine counties were present at this northeast district 4-H function. The Northeast District theme for DPA was celebrating 08. Local 4-H'ers in attendance was sisters Kitty and Meg (Hoopie) Ball. More ... .. Russell Aycock and Chris Reid visited in the William Bentley home Tuesday afternoon. .. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Timmerman and Miss Erin Timmerman were supper guests on Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. William Bentley. .. Miss Erica Newton visited two days in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Art Fizer for lunch. Alan Fizer spent the weekend in the home. More ... It's almost Spring time and Easter is this weekend! As many of you know, it's Relay time, too! When you go in the grocery store, stop and pump gas, or doing your banking you may see signs for fundraisers that support Relay for Life. More ... Martin's Crossroads Church will host a ladies luncheon in their fellowship hall March 29 at 12 noon. Guest speaker will be Linda Lariscy from Holding Forth the World of Life Ministries, Wrens, Ga. More ... The American Heart Association and the American College of Sports Medicine has released new activity guidelines for healthy adults ages 18- 65. If you have diabetes or some other chronic disease or have not been exercising regularly, see your doctor for a check-up before you attempt these goals. More ... Where does your food and fiber come from? That is a good question for the American people because some people know and a lot people don't have any clue!!!! This week is a celebration of American Agriculture. Many times agriculture goes unnoticed and unappreciated everyday. More ... The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County have selected Spratlin Hardware & Building Supply Inc. as its business of the month for March. It is the groups desire to recognize local merchants and businesses that remain the backbone of Lincoln County. More ... The family of Tom and Willie Bennett will have a family reunion meeting at the home of Mary Harrison, 1228-A Ashmore-Barden Rd., Lincolnton, on March 30 at 5 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is for reorganizing and other business of importance. Your attendance will be greatly appreciated. For more information, please call 706-359-4784 or 359-2007. More ... American Legion Post 194, Lincolnton, Ga., hosted the American Legion District 11 meeting on Sun., March 9. The meeting was attended by District Post officers and members representing the American Legion, Ladies Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion. More ... State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond announced recently that the Georgia Department of Labor's 2008 Summer Internship Program will offer internships for up to 80 students. More ... The Lincoln County Republican Party held its Mass Meeting on March 15 to elect delegates to the 10th District and Georgia Conventions. Mike Seigler, Lyle Kelly, Nelson Brooks and J B Mathews were selected as delegates. The group was reminded that there is no such thing as a super delegate in the Republican Party. More ... Dudley Ottley will present "The Battle for Atlanta, 1864" at The Washington Civil War Round Table meeting on Monday evening, March 24 at 6:00 p.m., at The Jockey Club Restaurant on The Square in Washington, GA. Claibourne Darden, Round Table President, says that the public is invited and welcomed. The cost of the meeting is $10 per person and includes a very nice dinner. More ... U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, RGa., and Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., voted for an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution that would stop the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from suing organizations for requiring English in the workplace. More ... April is designated National Donate Life Month. During this time LifeLink® of Georgia, the local organ procurement organization, the U.S. More ... U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, RGa., voted for an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution that would increase the exemption for the estate tax, also known as the "death tax," from $2 million to $5 million. 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 ... Works of art by students from LCHS earned "Best of Show" and other honors in connection with the exhibit now hanging in the MACK (McCormick Arts Council at the Keturah) in observance of March as "Youth Art Month" and "Women's History Month. More ... |
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