Community Calendar

Auxiliary to meet

The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 194 will have their monthly meeting Thursday, June 12 at 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: canned tomatoes and vegetables.

Class of 98 reunion

The LCHS Class of 1998 will host its 10 year reunion on August 16, 2008. For more information, contact Mandi Keown Carroll at LincolnCountyHighSchool 1998@yahoo.com.

Planning meetings

The Lincoln County Planning Commission will hold all its regularly scheduled meetings in the Planning and Zoning Conference Room located at 107 Perryman Avenue unless otherwise advertised. The meeting dates are:; July 7; Aug. 11; Sept. 8; Oct. 6; Nov. 10; Dec. 8.

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.O. Box 99, Lincolnton, Georgia, 30817. Please remember to write " Lyndsie Beggs Fund" on the envelope.

For more information about the fund, contact Farmers State Bank at (706) 359-3131.

Fish plate sale

The Legionnaires of American Legion Post 597 will have a "Fish Dinner Plate Sale" on Saturday, June 7, 2008 beginning at 11 a.m. The sale will last until everything is sold. Dinners will consist of hot, fried fish, coleslaw, and baked beans. Plan to eat lunch at Post 597 located on Thomas Lane Post Road. You may dine or get carry out. All proceeds will benefit post programs. For additional information, call (706) 359-4451. Harvey Elam is the commander.

Council meeting

The School Council for Lincoln County High School will meet Thursday June 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the media center. Any interested parents should plan to attend.

Dinner served

Dinner served at American Legion Post 194 every Wed. night at 6:30 p.m. and Fri. at 7 p.m. Wednesday's menu changes weekly. Every Friday is steak night. A large variety salad bar, shrimp cocktail, baked potato, bread, dessert and ice tea are included with steak. Come out and join us for a delicious meal.

Class info. need

Attention Lincoln County High School Class of 1989. We need your contact information ASAP. Plans are being made so that we can meet to make plans for our 20th class reunion. Please email us at lincolnclass of1989@yahoo.com with your name, address, phone number and email address.

VBS at Morningside

Morningside Baptist Church is calling all kids, ages 3 to 12 to join us at Outriggers Island June 23-27 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Pre-registration will be June 23 at 6 p.m.Hop on the surf board and learn the truth of God's word. Commencement night will be June 27 at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Call (706) 359-2336 or (706) 359-7535 for more information.

Swimming lessons

The Lincoln County Recreation Department will give swimming lessons June 9 through June 12 at 6 p.m. It costs $40.00 per child, ages 8 - 16. There is limited space; register early at the LCRP.

VBS at St. Paul

Calling all kids, ages 3-12! Come blast off and explore Cosmic City at St. Paul UMC Vacation Bible School, Tues., June 3, through Fri., June 6. A light supper will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by registration at 5:45, then VBS from 6-9 p.m. For more information, telephone Rev. David Jenkins at 706-359-1202.

Board of elections meetings

The regular meetings of the Lincoln County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will be held the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Board of Elections, The Lincoln Center, 160 May Ave., Lincolnton, Ga. Any changes to the scheduled dates or alternate dates for meetings occurring on holidays will be posted.

CHBA to meet

The Clarks Hill Beekeepers Association will hold a membership meeting at 7 p.m. on June 9 at the Lincolnton Club House.

The election of officers will be held and the planning of associational activities will be discussed.

Please call the Lincoln Co. Extension Office to reserve a seat the meeting (706) 359-3233.

Donations welcomed

The Lincoln County Food Pantry welcomes contributions. Your donations are tax deductible. You may mail your contributions to: The Lincoln County Food Pantry, P.O. Box 473, Lincolnton, GA 30817. Thank you for your support.

Program at FBC

First Baptist Church will be having a praise and deliverance program at 3 p.m., Saturday June 14. Minister Bryant E. Ware of Athens, GA will be the guest speaker. The public is invited. Rev. Dennis Quinn, pastor.

Fishing tournament

A fishing tournament will be held Saturday, June 14 at the Cox Farm for boys and girls up to age 16. It will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 12 noon. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes will be awarded and lunch will be served. Call Leon Cox at (706) 359-1802 for directions.

Church anniversary

Morningside Baptist Church will celebrate its 25th Anniversary on Sunday, June 8,2008 at 10 a.m. Ellis Moore, founding pastor, will be the speaker. After a fellowship dinner, the Cloudland Vocal Band will be in concert. Activities are scheduled to conclude at 3 p.m. The church invites all of the friends of Morningside to share in this celebration. Please contact the church office at (706) 359-1370 for more information.

Fund set up

A special bank account has been set up at Farmers State Bank to benefit Lou McKellar and her daughter, Kelli, whose house burned during a recent move. Insurance had not yet been transferred to the new house, and smoke damage was extensive. Donations may be mailed to: Farmers State Bank, P.O. Box 99, Lincolnton, GA 30817.

Bingo is Friday

Bingo is played at the American Legion Post 194, Lincolnton, Georgia, every Friday at 7:30 p.m. A snack bar is operated by the Ladies Auxiliary available during bingo. For more information, contact (706) 359-3445.

Family meeting

There will be a meeting at the home of Jae Louis and Gwen Hearst on Saturday June 7, 2008 at 5 p.m.

TIA Helping Hand

The original Clothes Closet, located on Firetower Rd., has reopened, now as T.I.A. Community Helping Hand. All proceeds will go toward the Lincoln County Food Pantry and emergency needs of the community, 50/ 50.

All donations are welcome, we will pick up. Your donations are appreciated. Hours of operation are: Thurs., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. For more information, please call 706-359-7838 or 706-359-7345.

Meet & Greet The Lincoln County Democratic Party will host a "Meet and Greet" at 6:30 p.m, on Monday, June 23. at The Lincoln Center.

Everyone is invited to come out and meet: Walker T. Norman, Commission Chairman, incumbent; Bruce Beggs, candidate for sheriff; Mandy Doss, candidate for clerk of court; Lee Moss, probate judge, incumbent; Allen Walker, District 4 Commissioner, incumbent; Brenda Danner, tax commissioner, incumbent; Kyle Reese, candidate for tax commissioner; Cooper Cliatt, candidate District 3 commissioner and Maurice Cadden, District 3 commissioner. Paul Reviere, country coroner, incumbent and Chigger Wilkes, county surveyor, incumbent.

Grandkids Day

Grandkids Day is scheduled for June 18 at the Lincoln County Historical Park.

You kno how busy kids are these days so get on their calendars now.

Games, prizes and awards this year will include Summer Reading Program participation, squirt guns, good dentist check ups, balloons and who attended a Red Devil football game this year? Members and new members are welcome. Details will be published in The Journal.

Fireworks June 27

The 13th Annual Fireworks over Lake Russell sponsored by the Elbert County Board of Commissioners will take place from 6 to 9pm on Friday, June 27, 2008 at Richard B. Russell State Park. Concessions will be available. The show starts promptly at 9:20 pm. There is an entrance fee of $6 per vehicle. For more information, call (706) 283-5651.

Adult softball

Adult league softball is scheduled to begin in June. For further information and to register your team, call the Lincoln County Recreation Department at 706-359-2236.

Family, friends prog.

Ebenezer Baptist Church will host their Family and Friends Program at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 8. Bishop Mark Walden and the House of God Church will be special guests. The public is invited. Rev. Perriman, pastor.

Reunion planning

The Class of 1994 is in the process of planning a 15 year class reunion. Contact information is lchs94@ yahoo.com

Park activities

Saturday is free fishing day at Elijah Clark State Park.

Also Vance Cahoon will be giving a demonstration on making butter from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the log cabin museum.

Kid day June 18

There will be a full moon on June 18 so what we'll do is get as many grandkids as we can in one place, feed them hot dogs and ice cream and then give them prizes for good grades , good dentist checkups, being in a summer reading program and so forth. Sound like a plan? Remember last year? Hold on to your hat! Fun starts at 11 am at the Historical Park. We might even sing a silly song.

Workshop at FBC

Purpose of Life Ministries is sponsoring a Gospel Music Workshop Worship Experience on June 11-13 at 7 p.m. nightly. It will climax with a concert on June 14 at 5 p.m. First Baptist Church of Lincolnton, Ga. will host the workshop. The concert is free to the public and there is a $10 seed offering for adults; youth are free. The seed will cover the cost of materials, which will be provided at registration.

For more information call Michelle White at (706) 338-1109 or Damonica Lee at (706) 401-1716.

Scholarship day

Newberry Missionary Baptist Church will host the annual Jennie Garnett Scholarship Day at 8 a.m., June 8. The program is sponsored by the Jennie Garnett Inspirational Choir and will take place during the regular worship service. Everyone is invited. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

Baseball camp

Baseball camp for upcoming grades three through eight. Camp will be held at 6:30 p.m. each evening, June 16- 18 at the Lincoln County Recreation Dept. Cost is $30 per child. Bring your glove and learn fundamentals, along with proper stretching, throwing, hitting, pitching and positions. Camp instructor will be Coach Glen Matthews. To register your child, call the LCRD at 706-359-2236.

Guin anniversary celebration June 8

The children of Rev. and Mrs. Boice Ficklen Guin, Jr. will host a 50th wedding anniversary celebration in honor of their parents on Sunday, June 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. in Danburg Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 164 Bradford Rd, Tignall.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. No gifts please.

Tillman to speak Prophetess Tillman from Refuge Church of God in Christ in Sylvania, Ga. will be at the House of God Church of God in Christ, 554 Jackson St., Thomson GA on June 6, 2008 at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Ordination service

Ebenezer Baptist Church will have the ordination service for Minister Stanley Key on June 29, 2008 at 2 p.m. Rev. Jessie Johnson and the Rehobath Baptist Church are the special guests. The public is invited. Rev. Fred Perriman, pastor.

Men's Day at Harmony

Men's Day Service Harmony Baptist Church's "Men's Day" Service will be held Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 11:30 am. Rev. Fred Bussey of the Word of Life Church in Augusta, GA. will be in charge of the service. Everyone is invited - Come and Be Blessed! Rev. Freddie Neal, Sr. is our Pastor.

GED/Adult classes

Augusta Technical College and Lincoln County Family Connection are offering GED/Adult Literacy classes on Mon., Tues., and Thurs. from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Wed., from 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. For more information, please call 706-359-3425 or 706-359-5769.

Mothers honored

The First Baptist Church Mother Board will be honoring the oldest members in the church, mother, Rosie Lee Smith, mother, Maudell Leverett, sister, Susie Mae Gartrell and sister, Martha Jones on June 29 at 2 p.m. The public is invited. Rev. Dennis Quinn, pastor.

Family reunion

The Blackmons and Winns will have a family reunion meeting on Saturday, June 7 at 5 p.m. at the home of Mary B. Andrews. Attendance will be appreciated.

Assessors meetings

The Lincoln County Board of Tax Assessors will hold its meeting at 4 p.m., in the Tax Assessor's office at 182 Humphrey St. Upcoming monthly meeting dates include: June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16.