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The U.S. Small Business Administration announced recently that federal economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes located in the State of Georgia as a result of drought and excessive heat that occurred on January 1, 2008 and continuing. More ... The Arbor Day Foundation is offering for the first time two free Give- A-Tree Cards to those who join the foundation during the month of October. Every Give-A-Tree Card honors the recipient with a tree planted in one of our nation's forests. More ... If your daughter is ages 3 through eighth grade and would like to be a Cheer Devil for a day, contact Britt McKinney at 706-359-3121. Girls will have an opportunity to learn cheers/ chants and a dance to be performed at the pre-game show of the LCHS/ Hancock County Homecoming football game. More ... Ladies, are you in need of some time to retreat? Are you looking for a renewal of your spirit? A deepening of your walk of faith? Some good ole' fashioned girl time? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you need to act fast! The time is quickly approaching and no one should miss this event! More ... In keeping with the spirit of Christmas, area children will once again be featured in "Christmas Kids and Greetings," an annual supplement to The Lincoln Journal. This year, a photographer from Interpress Studios in Snellville, Georgia, will be at the Lincolnton Clubhouse Tuesday, October 21, through Thursday, October 23, to take the children's pictures. More ... Charlotte Ritchie will be in concert at First Assembly of God on Sun., Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. Charlotte traveled for many years with Jeff and Sheri Easter before leaving the group in March to embark upon new endeavors including solo concert events and spending time with family. More ... Kim Coder's been searching for the "Holy Grail" of trees his whole life. The professor of tree biology at the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources has come close just once to finding it. That close call was a tree that had been damaged by chemicals. Even then, it wasn't the real color he was looking for. More ... Six young men from the Paul Anderson Youth Home as well as several other hardy souls participated in a 500-mile bike ride to raise money and awareness for their "home." Although this is the third annual ride, it marks the first time the cyclists have passed through Lincolnton. Among the other towns visited were Atlanta, Rome, Chatsworth, Tallulah Falls, Elberton, and Augusta. The trip began and ended in Vidalia. More ... The Lincoln County Superior Court will hear criminal cases beginning Monday, October 20, at the Lincoln County Courthouse. Judge Harold A. Hinesley is scheduled to preside over the proceedings. According to Superior Court Clerk Bruce Beggs, jurors are to report to the courtroom on the second floor of the courthouse at 9 a.m. More ... In keeping with the spirit of Christmas, area children will once again be featured in "Christmas Kids and Greetings," an annual supplement to The Lincoln Journal. This year, a photographer from Interpress Studios in Snellville, Georgia, will be at the Lincolnton Clubhouse Tuesday, October 21, through Thursday, October 23, to take the children's pictures. More ... It seems as if early voting has been quite a success in Lincoln County, with 595 persons taking part in the new program thus far. Pictured casting her vote at The Lincoln Center is Latrear Mansion. More ... BREAKFAST THURSDAY, OCT. 16 Steak, biscuit, juice, milk FRIDAY, OCT. 17 Cereal, toast, juice, milk MONDAY, OCT. 20 Cereal, toast, milk, juice TUESDAY, OCT. 21 Sausage, biscuit, milk, juice WEDNESDAY, Oct. More ... Spirit Week was held October 6-8 for students at LCMS. Participating in Tacky Day are front row (l-r): Raquan Beard, Kody Ketchum, Stephanie Hatcher, Georgeann McAfee, Amanda Thurmond, Christina Taylor, and Emily Beggs. Back row (l-r): Rex Bandy, Alec Burt, Alia Hawes, Jasmine Benning, Alexis Simmons, Sierra Norman, Johnetta Elam, and Ciara Cosby. More ... By the time the new owner of a nine-year old, $35,000, 24-foot fishing boat approached the BoatU.S. Consumer Affairs Department for help, it was too late. Shortly after purchasing the vessel the new owner discovered that the boat had been subjected to "excessive trauma" from a hurricane that caused serious structural damage. More ... The Humane Society of McCormick County is gearing up for their annual charity dinner auction to be held Saturday November 8th at the Savannah Lakes Village Activity Center. The event kicks off at 4 p.m. with a silent auction followed by a floor auction at 7 p.m. More ... BREAKFAST THURSDAY, OCT. 16 Sausage, biscuit, grits, juice, milk FRIDAY, OCT. 17 Chicken, biscuit, grits, juice, milk MONDAY, OCT. 20 Sausage pancake on a stick, oatmeal, juice, milk, juice TUESDAY, OCT. More ... Do you remember the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears? In it, Goldilocks tasted all the food, sat in all the chairs and tried out all of the beds before finding the one that was the perfect fit. She wasn't going to settle for porridge that was too hot or a bed that was too hard. Goldilocks was determined to have what was best for her. More ... (NAPSA)—Increasingly, motorists are looking for ways to contain fuel costs and improve the environment. One expert says drivers can cut down on fuel use, save money and go "green" by driving a little smarter. More ... Each stage of life - youth, middle age, retirement - comes with its own set of financial concerns. Luckily, just by having a better understanding of the Social Security program you should be able to calm some of those concerns. More ... To educate the public on two of Georgia's priority wildlife species, Georgia Wildlife Federation (GWF) is now offering limited edition pewter holiday ornaments featuring the Northern Bobwhite Quail and the North Atlantic Right Whale. More ... The high season for car crashes with deer is October through December. Each year, they account for more than 150 human and nearly one and a half million deer fatalities. Experts attribute the problem to the combination of deer mating and migration habits and shortened daylight hours. More ... (NAPSA)—When preparing packed lunches for school-age children, don't forget the essential whole grains, protein, fiber and nutrients. If this seems like a lot to fit in a brown sack, think again, says Target health and nutrition expert, Dr. Susan Mitchell. More ... (NAPSA)—People with diabetes know well that healthy diet, exercise and regular glucose monitoring are essential for reducing the risk of serious, even life-threatening complications. More ... (NAPSA)—When it comes to choosing a doctor, consumers say bedside manner, communication skills and board certification matter most. Those are the findings of a new survey released by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), a not-for-profit organization that oversees the board certification process of physicians in the United States. More ... (NAPSA)—For pregnant women with diabetes, attention to health and regular visits to the doctor may never be more important. To help, the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse has an easy-to-read booklet entitled "For Women with Diabetes: Your Guide to Pregnancy." It's available at www.diabetes. niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/pregnancy. More ... Fall is in the air and the end of the 2008 will soon be upon us. This means that the annual Holidays in Olde Lincoln Town is also just around the corner. Vendor applications are being accepted through October 30, 2008. Entertainment applications are being accepted through November 21, 2008 and parade applications are being accepted through November 28, 2008. More ... (NAPSA)—Finding inexpensive ways to expand living space is a top priority for many American families. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to find more room in your home without expensive renovations. For instance, giving your garage a quick makeover can help turn it into an extra playroom, a home office or even a workout room. More ... For the third consecutive year, the National Science Foundation has named the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences the No. 4 top ranked agricultural university in the nation. "Our college's research program is one of the strongest in the nation and continues to grow," said J. Scott Angle, CAES dean and director. More ... Prepared by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Office of Public Affairs Tommy Irvin, Commissioner Call Consumer Q's Hotline at 1-800- 282-5852 (toll free). More ... (NAPSA)—Whether going all out for the soccer team or training for a dance performance, the energy needs of kids and teens are generally greater than adults. After all, they need nutrition for growth as well as sports performance and that energy largely comes from the foods they consume. More ... |
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