The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2009 Membership Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, August 13, at the Welcome Center, located in the Blanchard House. Pictured enjoying hot dogs and all of the trimmings on the front porch of the historic house are: (l-r) Ashley Banks, executive director of the Lincoln County Development Authority; Brian Campbell, representing the Lincoln County School System; and Al Danner of Georgia Power.