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Noted historian, Dr. Tim Drake of Clemson University, will present "Reconstruction of the South - The Untold Story" at the Washington Civil War Round Table meeting on Monday evening, October 27, 2008. 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 ... (NAPSA)—There are some simple ways to limit monthly spending without drastically changing your lifestyle. Still, more Americans say they're tightening their belts and feeling the squeeze. In fact, a new poll shows that 30 percent of people in the U.S. have cut back on food, medicine and other daily necessities. 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 ... A fund has been established at Farmers State Bank to aid the Beggs family. The funds collected will help defray medical expenses associated with the cancer treatment and meet the needs of the Beggs family. Contributions to the Beggs Fund may be made at the bank during regular business hours or by using the night depository. Donations may also be mailed to the bank at P.O. More ... This year, 199 students from 52 counties across Georgia — from Appling to Wilkes — are attending the Georgia Institute Technology thanks to the G. Wayne Clough Georgia Tech Promise Scholarship Program. 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 ... It is finally that time of the year again for Georgia hunters. Firearms deer season opened Saturday, Oct. 18 and goes through Jan. 1 in the Northern Zone and Jan. 15 in the Southern Zone. Last year, more than 276,000 licensed hunters harvested over 300,000 deer. More ... Can the Corps of Engineers reduce the outflows from the J. Strom Thurmond Dam an additional 500 cubic feet per second (cfs) without a significant impact on the downstream environment? Savannah District officials seek comments to that question in an expedited draft environmental assessment they released today. The public comment period runs through Oct. 27. More ... (NAPSA)—On a walk through a typical American neighborhood, one might be hard pressed to find a barefoot kid chasing down a toad, or building a tree fort in the woods, or walking to a favorite fishing hole with a rod and a can of worms. Organized play at the soccerplex has replaced unstructured play down at the creek. More ... (NAPSA)-Big changes are coming to your TV. But they have nothing to do with the new fall season. These changes involve the transition to digital broadcasting on February 17, 2009. For millions of Americans- those whose TVs are already hooked up to cable or satellite or those who have TVs with built-in digital tuners the transition should be seamless. More ... Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for more than 55 million Americans will increase 5.8 percent in 2009, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 5.8 percent increase is the largest since 1982. 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. Consumer Recall: Toy Boats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard. The U.S. More ... (NAPSA)—Cancer touches near ly everyone at some point in life. Chances are, you or a family member has confronted cancer. In the U.S., one in two men and one in three wo men will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. More ... Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin is alerting consumers to the recall of some cookies because of possible contamination with melamine. Lotte USA, Inc., Battle Creek, Michigan, is recalling all Koala's March Cookies because they were produced in China and may be contaminated with melamine. The products are packaged in a plastic overwrap. More ... Approximately 20 children, each with the hope of finding a permanent family, and prospective adoptive families will have the opportunity to get acquainted at an adoption gathering and videoconference on Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Jim Huie Recreation Center in Jonesboro. More ... Georgia voters are presented this election season with three proposed amendments to the state constitution; each propose changes to various tax programs. These amendments were placed on the ballot due to a constitutional majority, 2/3rds vote by the State Senate and the House. More ... The public is invited to attend a presentation by Eric Krug, a former baseball player, and his mother, Joyce Krug, at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, in the LCHS Auditorium. The program is being sponsored by SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) in conjunction with Red Ribbon Week, October 23- 31. More ... Advance voting in the Georgia General/ Nonpartisan Election will begin Monday, October 27, and continue through Friday, October 31, at the Lincoln County Elections and Registration Office, located in The Lincoln Center at 160 May Avenue. More ... BREAKFAST THURSDAY, OCT. 23 Sausage, biscuit, grits, juice, milk FRIDAY, OCT. 24 Chicken, biscuit, grits, juice, milk MONDAY, OCT. 27 Sausage pancake on a stick, oatmeal, juice, milk, juice TUESDAY, OCT. More ... The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County met at 6:30 p.m. on October 16 at the library for their monthly meeting. President Al Bean opened the meeting, vice president, Linda Burns, welcomed the members and visitors, Wade Johnson gave the invocation and president Al Bean led the Pledge of Allegiance. More ... (NAPSA)—In the past five years, Jeff Rizner, 45, of Libertyville, IL, has run more than 100 road races, including an ultramarathon, 10 full marathons and 17 half marathons. During that time, Rizner has also been recovering from a stroke. More ... The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive all day-use fees for veterans, active, reserve and guard service members and their families at its recreation areas nationwide on Nov. 11. This includes Lakes Hartwell and Thurmond on the upper Savannah River. More ... (NAPSA)—One day it's a devastating hurricane you're witnessing live on TV, the next day someone you know just got laid off from his or her job. It's no wonder the anxiety level of Americans has skyrocketed. More ... (NAPSA)—When children eat well and get the nutrients they need, they've a better chance of having a healthy weight. Being well nourished supports healthy growth and development, giving children the energy needed to carry out their daily activities, says Heidi Diller, RD, Albertsons corporate nutritionist. More ... Whether you're planning to carve a Halloween pumpkin or create a fall decoration, chances are pumpkin shopping is on your to-do list. "The traditional, basketball-sized, orange fruit is still out there, but neither size nor color is an obstacle anymore," said Terry Kelley, a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension horticulturist. More ... (NAPSA)—Research shows that poor sleep and sleep-related problems are more strongly associated with poor health outcomes in women than in men. For information about insomnia or appropriate treatment options, speak to your healthcare provider. More ... Americans consider health care as one of the most critical "kitchen-table" issues that they face today. They are concerned about the cost of health care, but also about the value of service they receive from their health care provider. More ... As directed by the new Farm Bill, USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will for the first time collect and publish county-level data regarding the cash rental rates producers pay for cropland and pastureland. More ... (NAPSA)—Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease is challenging, and many people who are struggling to balance this demanding role with their other responsibilities find themselves overwhelmed. It's important to recognize the signs of caregiver stress, to remember your own health needs and to care for yourself so you can continue to care for those you love. More ... Getting the flu can have serious consequences, especially for children. Every year, children in the United States get extremely ill and some die from influenza ("the flu") and its complications. Richard Kanowitz knows this all too well — he and his wife Alissa lost their 4-year-old daughter, Amanda, to the flu four years ago. More ... Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin alerts consumers to the recall of some Kroger chocolate chips that may have a milk ingredient not listed on the label. More ... It is almost time for Halloween and Trick or Treating, which means it is also time to plan how to keep your little goblins safe and sound as they go from house to house in search of their favorite candies and other goodies. More ... BREAKFAST THURSDAY, OCT. 23 Breakfast pizza, juice, milk FRIDAY, OCT. 24 Cereal, toast, juice, milk MONDAY, OCT. 27 Cereal, toast, milk, juice TUESDAY, OCT. 28 Pancake on a stick, syrup, milk, juice WEDNESDAY, Oct. More ... |
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