July 30, 2009 RSS feed / News

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Steering Clear Of Fundraising Scams

(NAPSA)—Thinking about donating to a charity? The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, recommends taking these precautions to ensure that your donations benefit the people and organizations you want to help. More...

Poythress will be guest speaker at democratic meeting July 30

Mr. David Poythress, 2010 gubernatorial candidate, will be guest speaker at the Lincoln County Democratic meeting on Thursday evening, July 30, 2009, at the Lincoln County Public Library at 7 p.m. More...

4-H'ers attend summer camp

Twenty-two Lincoln Co. 4-H'ers attended 4-H summer camp at Burton 4-H Center near Savannah, Ga. on June 29 - July 3. More...

Beginning canners

Beginning Canning Class members proudly show off their first jar of home canned tomatoes, (l-r): Carolyn Harper, Cheryl Young, Katrina Harmon, and Kathy Ferraro. More...

Officer installation ceremony held at Post 194 on July 18

American Legion Post 194 held its officer installation ceremony on Saturday, July 18 at the post home. Events included a social hour, barbecue pork dinner, installation of officers and a dance with DJ Jason Crook providing the music. More...

Nomination deadline for FSA candidates is Aug. 3

D. Kyle Brown, USDA Farm Service Agency County Executive Director, has announced that the nomination period for farmer and rancher candidates for local Farm Service Agency county committees is in progress and will continue through August 3. More...

News from the MACK

Keturah Events By Linda McClintock

This is a reminder for those who signed up that the July Read and Feed will be held tonight, Thursday, July 30 at 6:00 p.m. The book to be discussed is Shattered Lives by Glynda Ramsey. The MACK Staff is hosting this Read and Feed. More...

4-H helps improve writing test scores

By Sharon Dowdy University of Georgia

For more than 100 years, Georgia students have learned leadership, character and public speaking skills through the 4-H program. Now, Georgia 4-H agents are working with teachers to use 4-H to improve students' writing skills and test scores. More...

Healthy Ideas

(NAPSA)—Through its Eye- Smart™ campaign, the American Academy of Ophthalmology wants to remind Americans of the importance of protecting their eyes from the sun's harmful rays by wearing proper protection. More...