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WWII vets sought

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The Augusta-Richmond County Historical Society is seeking veterans of World War II for videotape interviews as part of the veterans history project. Volunteers to conduct the interviews also are needed. For information, call (706) 738-8242.

Vendors wanted

Crafters and vendors are being sought for the Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church fall festival to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 27. For information, call (706) 650-0474, or (706) 863-6795.

Fair entries

The Columbia County Extension Service is seeking youth entries for the Columbia County Fall Fair, with more than $2,000 in prize money offered. All items must be entered from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the fairgrounds. For information and categories, go to www.ugaextension.com/columbia.

Aquinas Mass

Aquinas High School will hold a Mass at 10 a.m. today in the gym to celebrate the school's 50th anniversary, and will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new fine arts wing and dining hall addition. For information, call (706) 736-5516.

Stump meeting

The Grovetown Merchants Association will hold a "stump meeting" at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15 for all candidates participating in city elections in November. For information, call (706) 860-9699.

Livestock program

Sign up is in progress at the Farm Service Agency in Thomson for the Livestock Compensation Program for farmers in Columbia, McDuffie, Warren and Richmond counties. The program compensates producers for feed losses occurring between Jan. 1, 2005, and Feb. 28, 2007, caused by natural disasters such as drought. For information, call (706) 595-1339, ext. 2.

ACS coupon sale

Augusta Christian Schools' annual coupon book sale is under way. Books are available at the Baston Road and Furys Ferry Road campuses. For information, call (706) 863-2905.