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      Cooking for Groups set for November 17 has been postponed. If you enjoy cooking for a large family, serve on your church Food Committee, enjoy giving parties or socials, or just enjoy cooking, this program will be one you will not want to miss.
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Progresso soup recall
      Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin is alerting Georgians that General Mills is recalling a single day's production of Progresso Hearty Tomato soup. The recalled soup may contain egg, milk and soy without listing so on the label - ingredients that can cause allergic reactions or illnesses in some people.
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Nestle recalls Nesquik strawberry powder
      Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin is alerting Georgia residents to the recall of some Nestlé Nesquik Strawberry Powder that may contain small fragments of aluminum. The recall involves 21.8- ounce containers of Nestlé Nesquik Strawberry Powder.
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LCMS/HS menus
      BREAKFAST THURSDAY, NOV. 13 Sausage, biscuit, grits, juice, milk FRIDAY, NOV. 14 Chicken, biscuit, grits, juice, milk MONDAY, NOV. 17 Sausage pancake on a stick, oatmeal, juice, milk, juice TUESDAY, NOV.
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LCMS election results
      The students and teachers at LCMS conducted a mock election on Monday, October 27. The results were as follows: .. Lincoln County Commission Chairman: Walker Norman (66 percent of the vote) and Wade Johnson (34 percent). .. Lincoln County Sheriff: Bruce Beggs (64 percent of the vote) and Gerald Lawson (36 percent).
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LCES menus
      BREAKFAST THURSDAY, NOV. 13 Sausage, biscuit, juice, milk FRIDAY, NOV. 14 Cereal, toast, juice, milk MONDAY, NOV. 17 Cereal, toast, milk, juice TUESDAY, NOV. 18 Pancake on a stick, syrup, milk, juice WEDNESDAY, NOV.
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Read and Feed at the MACK
      The book to be read for the November Read and Feed at the MACK is The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith. Jean and Walter Wist will host the November Read and Feed which will take place on Thursday, November 20 at 6:00 p.m.
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Sales closing date near for crop insurance in Georgia
      USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds farmers of the November 20, 2008 sales closing date for crop insurance. This sales closing date is applicable for the following crops in Georgia: apples, blueberries and peaches. The sales closing date is the last date to purchase a new policy or to change the level of coverage for an existing policy.
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USDA announce amended farm bill provsions and new deadline
      Owners and operators of farms with 10 or fewer base acres now have the opportunity to receive payments for the 2008 Direct and Counter-cyclical Payment Program. On Oct. 13, 2008, President George W. Bush signed a bill that made amendments to the 2008 Farm Bill.
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Smokeout Day is Nov. 20
      Let's remember that November 20 is the great American Smokeout Day. Here are five keys for quitting: 1. Get Ready .. Set a quit date. .. Change your environment. .. Get rid of ALL cigarettes and ashtrays in your home, car, and place of work.
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USDA prepares to gather final year-end production numbers
      It's that time of year again, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) prepares to contact producers nationwide to gather final yearend production numbers.
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Consumers get answers from Ga. Department of Agriculture
      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). Consumer Alert/Recall: Sherwin- Williams Co.
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Secrets to successful online holiday shopping
      No one's quite ready to cancel the holidays because of the economy, but sales and promotions will be a deciding factor for 40 percent of holiday shoppers this year, according to the National Retail Federation's recent holiday survey. And 44 percent of shoppers looking for a deal are going to search online, the survey shows.
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Tips provided to prepare your home for winter weather
      The first day of winter is not until December 21st, but many homeowners may be taken by surprise by dropping temperatures. "The time to winterize your home is before the cold weather really sets in," according to Ray Palermo, director of public relations for Response Insurance.
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Ag. department finds problem with frozen shrimp
      Tommy Irvin, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner, is alerting consumers about a problem with a frozen shrimp product from China. The problem is with Sea Best "10 Raw Shrimp Skewers." The product contains sulfites without listing so on the label. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.
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Fund set up
      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.
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MEAN VINE
      Poison ivy is dangerous year-round, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. You can get an irritation from the leaves, roots, berries and even smoke from burning the vines. Learn to know the leaves so you can guard against the plant.
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Convenience center now has trailer for e-waste disposal
      The speed at which today's cutting edge, state-of-the-art technology becomes tomorrow's mimeograph machine or eight-track tape player is astounding. As a result, the advances in technology are creating a new kind of waste known as "e-waste" - - broken or obsolete electronic equipment.
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Food panty in need of canned goods and cash
      With the holidays approaching and the economy what it is, the Lincoln County Food Pantry is asking the community for help in feeding the hungry of the county. The pantry is particularly in need of canned and frozen meet and canned vegetables such as tuna, salmon, Vienna sausage, corn, green beans, peas, beets, and carrots.
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