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News February 7, 2008
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Republican party to hold Mass Meetings March 15
      The Lincoln County Republican Party will convene Precinct Mass Meetings on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 9 a.m. to elect delegates and alternate delegates to the Lincoln County Republican Party Convention. The County Convention will convene at 10:00 a.m.
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LCHS, LCTS to meet
      The Lincolnton Colored High School and Lincoln County Training School members will have a meeting at 4 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 10 at the Lincoln County Public Library. All classes are asked to be present.
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Cookoff Feb. 29
      A Soup & Stew Cookoff will be held at Martin's Crossroads Church Fri., Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Cost will be $5 for adults, $3 for children 10 and under. A silent cake auction will also be held. Please join us for great fellowship. All proceeds will go toward Relay for Life. Call 706-359-6507 for mor...
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Repub party meeting
      Did you know that the Republican Party was founded on the principle that all men are created by God to be absolutely equal? The Lincoln County Republican Party will meet on Feb. 12, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dova Partridge Annex of the Lincoln County Library. Needless to say there is much to be don...
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Valentine tickets
      Valentine tickets are being sold by Gym Frogs Gymnastics students to raise money for mats. Try your chance at winning a night's stay at the Partridge Inn, a meal at Macaroni Grill, movie tickets and spa treatment! Call 706-359-1033 for details.
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Library check-out
By Elizabeth Estes
      Friends of the Library is starting a new program which is free and simply presented as community service. In the afternoon of March 2, the first Sunday in March, we will start a SCRABBLE Club from 2 till 5 p.m. Anyone 12 and over may come and play two games of Scrabble. We are asking you to BYOB ...
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Drought forces agriculture industry to reduce workforce
By Sharon Omahen University of Georgia
      Georgia's urban agriculture industry will continue to lose profits and employees if drought conditions remain over the state this year, according to a University of Georgia survey.
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Mens day
      The Men of Valor of Mulberry CME Church will celebrate their annual day on Sun., Feb. 17, 10:30 a.m. Mr. Forlando Brown, grandson of the legendary James Brown, will be the guest speaker. Rev. Larry Fryer is pastor. All are invited.
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Black History prog.
      Pleasant Grove CME Church, Augusta Hwy., will celebrate Black History Sun., Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. The speaker for the occasion will be Dr. John Bradley, former band director of Lincoln County High School. The public is invited.
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Submit events
      The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce encourages the community to submit their next community event at www.lincoln countyga.org. Simply click on news and events and event submission.
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Edmond takes crown as Lincoln Young Miss
     Pictured are Kayson Bentley, 1st Runner Up, Wee Miss; Ashton Wiley, 1st Runner Up, Little Miss; Ashley Miller, 1st Runner Up, Little Miss; Bryanna Derryberry, Wee Young Miss; Shelbikale Edmond, 2008 Lincoln Young Miss Winner; Payton Cosby, Little Miss; Savannah Gray, Tiny Miss; Katie Britt McKinney,...
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Squadron offers boating course beginning Feb. 15
      The Thurmond Lake Sail & Power Squadron will be offering The Squadron Boating Course in February consisting of four consecutive Friday and Tuesday afternoon sessions from 2 - 5 p.m. Classes will begin on Fri., Feb. 15 continuing on Feb. 19, 22, and 26. Classes will be held at the Mc- Cormick Publi...
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Auxiliary meeting
      The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 194 will have its monthly meeting Thurs., Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 194. All members are encouraged to attend and new members are welcome. Please remember to bring the following items for the Food Pantry: cream or whole kernel corn and canned tomatoe...
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Yard sale Feb. 2
      A yard sale to raise money for the Relay for Life will be held at Martin's Crossroads Church Fellowship Hall, Hwy. 220 and Double Branches Rd., on Sat., Feb. 2 from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. They will have household items, old wooden windows and doors and lots more.
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Non-native beetle spreading killer wilt
      The redbay tree may soon face extinction across the Southeast thanks to a rapidly advancing virulent fungus, the causative agent of laurel wilt disease. The trees are an important food source for a variety of wildlife including some popular game birds, deer and songbirds.
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Thunderstorm safety is up to you
      Thunderstorms affect relatively small areas when compared with hurricanes and winter storms. Despite their small size, all thunderstorms are dangerous because they can produce strong winds, lightning, tornadoes, hail and flash flooding. The typical thunderstorm is 15 miles in diameter and lasts an...
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TRIM STEMS
      To produce the largest flowers, keep the main stems of dahlias free of side shoots, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Allow only the terminal bud to develop in larger varieties. A single stalk is the best. Adequate support must be provided to prevent wind damage. And re...
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Consumers get answers from Georgia 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.
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Legion gathering
     Pictured are the 11th District members of American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion with department of auxiliary officers, national auxiliary president and VA directors.
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Year promises to be up and down for Georgia growers
By Faith Peppers University of Georgia
      The perfect storm may hit Georgia agriculture this year. But it doesn't promise to bring rain. Drought, high energy costs and a shaky U.S. economy could make for a trifecta of trouble. "The current rate of change and uncertainty in agriculture is unprecedented," said J.
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