The Lincoln County Republican Party will meet on Tues., Aug. 26. The following items are on the agenda and the time and location will be announced in the Lincoln Journal.

The local party platform is almost ready. More input is needed on the economic development plank. Small business leads the US economy out of every slowdown. Since the money spent by Lincoln County is raised in Lincoln County more input is needed from local business owners on this issue.

The Charlie Norwood Scholarship Golf Tournament on Oct. 4 will now include a barbecue at the historical park. The scholarship will be awarded to a Lincoln County 2009 senior.

Last years winner was Kitty Ball who is now at West Point. The tournament format will be a four man scramble. Joe Banks, Rob Robinson and Jeremy Wallen are going to develop details for the tournament. All committees should be prepared to share plans and progress at the meeting. Golf is scheduled for 9 am at Golf de L and lunch will begin at 11:30 at the Park. The full day's schedule will be published in the Journal.

It has been decided to purchase three camouflage deer trail cameras to provide surveillance for political signs. These are not expensive on eBay. The cost is under the limit allowed by the bylaws. These can be sold after the election. One of these has been an effective deterrent to vandalism at the chairman's dock. Pictures of any sign vandalism will be shared with the Democratic Party. Vandalism or theft of signs is not ethical.

The subject of pollwatchers is not resolved. State law is clear on this. The Board of Elections has supplied these guidelines and a decision must be made to meet these deadlines for certification before November.