Lincolnton, GA

PDF of print edition River of Life seeks nominations of those in need of home repairs       We are currently in the planning stages of the 2008 River of Life Mission Advance, which will be held June 25 - 29. This year we are asking for your help in nominating homes whose owners are in need of our help. Our work is normally in one of three areas: Painting the exterior, re-shingling the ro... More ... Leathersville News By Mrs. William Bentley       .. Mrs. Freman Moragne and Joe Estes visited in the William Bentley home on Monday. .. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Cliatt were Monday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Bentley. .. Michael Ferguson and Miss Mollie Ferguson visited in the William Bentley home Saturday afternoon. More ... Women's luncheon to be held at Tara Country Club       Our Christian Women's Connection Luncheon, in affiliation with Stonecroft Ministries, will be held at Tara Country Club on March 12, 2008 from 12:30 until 2:00 pm. The cost for the luncheon and the special guest features is $13.00. More ... Brindleys treated to surprise dinner for 65th anniversary       Dixie Turnbull, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brindley hosted a surprise sit down dinner party in honor of the couple in her home on February 23, 2008. The dining and kitchen area was decorated with tables placed as if in a fine bistro with white table cloths and baby pink overlays. More ... Pre-K Program will begin registration at BOE office March 12       The Lincoln County Georgia Pre- K Program will begin registration for 2008-2009 on Wed., March 12 at the Lincoln County Board of Education Office, 423 Metasville Rd., beginning at 8 a.m. The Pre-K Program is for children who turn four years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2008. More ... Equipment auction       Wilkes County Young Farmers will have an equipment auction Sat., March 15, 10 a.m. at McGill-Woodruff Ag. Center, US Hwy. 78 By- Pass, Washington, Ga. Buy or sell. For more information contact Eric Holton at 706-678-4044 day; 706- 285-2863 night. More ... Bonner, Moragne to exchange vows in ceremony April 5       Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Bonner of Lincolnton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, April Michelle, to James Allen Moragne, Jr., son of James and Liz Moragne of Lincolnton. Miss Bonner is the granddaughter of Jack and Shirley Crook of Lincolnton and Jackie Bonner of Savannah Lakes a... More ... Gays to perform       The Dennis Gay Family of Lincolnton will be performing Gospel music at Beulah Baptist Church on March 9 at 7 p.m. A love offering will be taken. Location is 6556 Elberton Hwy. More ... Praise service       Parks Grove FBH Church will have Friday Night Praise Service on Fri., March 7 at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Minister Daravious Cullars of First Baptist Church. Everyone is invited. Rev. Tonita Cody is pastor. More ... Equipment show       Wilkes County Young Farmers will have an antique tractor and power equipment show Sat., March 15, at McGill-Woodruff Ag. Center, US Hwy. 78 By-Pass, Washington, Ga. For more information contact Ricky Callaway at 706-678-1856 night. More ... HALEY REBEKAH HARDY       Dr. and Mrs. David Hardy of Augusta announce the birth of their daughter, Haley Rebekah, on Saturday, February 23, at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Haley weighed 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 20 ¾ inches long. She has a sister, Avery Elizabeth, who is 21 months old. More ... Senior honorarium       High school seniors may apply for an honorarium sponsored by the Lincoln Wilkes Retired Educators Association (LWREA). The student must: plan to attend college or a vocational school for 2008 - 2009; write a 250- 500 word essay on the topic "The Importance of Furthering My Education. More ... SALS to meet       The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 194 will meet March 11, 7:30 p.m. at the post home. All members please attend, final plans to be made for the Turkey Shoot and drawing. More ... Walker crowned Valentine Queen      The home of Ed and Susan Pope in Washington was the scene of the Xi Delta Tau Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, Valentine Party/Meeting, hosted by Susan, on Monday evening, February 18th. After the meeting the 2008 Valentine Queen, Cynthia Walker, was crowned by last year's queen, Melissa Goldman Burgess. At... More ... Picking a president      In conjunction with this year's presidential election, the 6th and 7th grade enrichment students in Sandra Aycock's Language Arts classes nominated their favorite letter of the alphabet for president. Students used a thesaurus and a dictionary to build a word bank with challenging vocabulary words t... More ... Mass Meeting to be held 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. More ... 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. More ... Parents night out       A Parents Night Out sponsored by First Assembly of God and Lincoln County Community Partnership will be held March 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. at First Assembly of God Family Life Center. The cost per child is $10.00 with proceeds benefiting The Ferst Foundation and Upward. More ... College student looking for information on lake's history       If your family was affected by the construction of Clarks Hill/Thurmond Lake back in the 1940s, a history student is eager to hear about your experiences. As many in Lincoln County know well, the federal government purchased and flooded a significant part of the county's eastern portion for the ... More ... Statewide art competition open to Georgia students       The excitement is building as the official homecoming of the USS Georgia (SSGN 729) draws near and plans for the celebration are in full swing. Over ten years of hard work to bring the newly converted Guided Missile Submarine to Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay will culminate in a grand ceremony to... More ... TREE-RIPE       Allow peaches and plums to ripen on the tree, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Harvest them just as they begin to soften. More ... Norman follows calling of missionary work in Nicaragua By Melanie Davis The Mountain Times       A Watauga County native and former Appalachian State University football player followed his heart on Valentine's Day - all the way to Nicaragua in Central America for an indefinite stay. More ... Tiny worms are root destroyers By Sharon Omahen University of Georgia       Most garden pests can be seen crawling and nibbling their way across plants. But tiny subterranean pests could be attacking your garden without you knowing it. "Nematodes are microscopic nonsegmented worms," said Jim Crawford, a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agent in Jefferson Count... More ... Howard rewarded as top seller      Kaitlyn Howard was the top seller for the LCES PTO Fundraiser earning her a 2 hour limousine ride and meal. On Wednesday, February 20th, the 40-foot Excursion parked in front of LCES awaiting it's passengers at the end of school. The limo came stocked with cold drinks and information from the driver... More ... Students participate in Ga. History Day      Lincoln County Middle School students participated in their very first Georgia History Day on the campus of Augusta State University on February 16. Zach Bentley took first place in the media category with his documentary on Rosa Parks. Annah Crook, Amanda Sims and Amber Gaines took 2nd place with t... More ... Consumers get answers from 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. February Gardening Tips from the Farmers Almanac .. Re-invigorate your houseplants by removing the top 1/4 inch of soil and top-dressing with fr... More ... Earth's original satellite guides good gardening By Terry Kelley University of Georgia       The sky is filled with satellites, ones for weather, spying, communicating and even for ones for finding directions to the store. Many gardeners and farmers rely on a more ancient satellite - the moon. Farming and gardening by the signs, or phases, of the moon goes back to the days when dinosaur b... More ... Saturday worship       True Fellowship invites everyone to worship with them on Sat., March 15 at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Kimberly Leverett of Pauline Chapel, Washington and members will be in charge of the service. Bishop James Ware is pastor. More ... Barbecue sale       Pine Grove UMC will have a barbecue fund-raiser Sat., March 29 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pick-up at Reed Propane, 117 N. Peachtree St. One pound pork is $7 and one pound hash is $5. No tickets are being presold. Call the church office for more information at 706-359-7262. More ... Skills evaluation       Lincoln County Little League will have skills evaluation for minor league & major league, coach pitch and softball March 8 anytime from 9 - 1 at the Lincoln County Recreation Department. For more information call 706-401-9597 or 706-296-6964. More ... Griffin visits Over the Rainbow      Dr. Greg Griffin, along with his team Julie Griffin, Diana Griffin and Paige Reed, stopped by Over the Rainbow since February is National Dental Health Month, to teach the children all about brushing and flossing their teeth as well as which foods to eat. The children had lots of questions and learn... More ... Foodborne outbreaks will increase with imported foods By Allie Byrd University of Georgia       In 2004, for the first time ever, the United States imported more food than it exported. If this trend continues, a University of Georgia expert predicts cases of foodborne illness will rise in the U.S. "The occurrence and size of foodborne outbreaks in the U.S. More ... Nominations wanted       Nominations are being accepted for the 2008 River of Life. Deadline is April 15. Applications may be picked up at Lincolnton United Methodist Church office or just inside the right front door. Please call Chuck or Lee Beggs at 706-359-2545 for more information. More ... 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... More ...