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Young authors to attend conference

[MARCH 27, 2003]  Two local students will attend the 29th statewide Young Authors Conference at Illinois State University on May 17. Jaci Gandenberger, daughter of Gil and Bonnie Gandenberger of 302 Sixth St., will be the seventh-grade Lincoln Junior High representative, and Marc Allen Haduch, son of Laura Haduch of 401 Community Drive, will attend as a second-grader from Mrs. Sharon Cline's class at Northwest School.

These students will share their manuscripts with other young authors, meet guest speakers and enjoy lunch at ISU. Special sessions will be available for parents.

Manuscripts were submitted by these students:

Jaci Gandenberger, seventh grade, LJHS, "Dancing at Disney"

Brittany Reve, seventh grade, LJHS, "The Parade"

Heather Meisenbach, sixth grade, Central, "Six Flags"

Jason Stauffer, sixth grade, Northwest, "A Boy’s Dog"

Michelle Miller, second grade, Adams, "The Vampire"

Abby Ladwig, second grade, Adams, "Surprise Party"

Marc Haduch, first grade, Northwest, "Joey’s Move"

[News release]


Honors & Awards

Zion Lutheran School honor roll

Third quarter

[APRIL 22, 2003] 

Third grade

High honors -- Morgan Conrady

Honors -- Kayla Huskins, Zach Leonard, Ethan Wibben

Honorable mention -- Nick Davis, Ethan Hartman, Matthew Roos, Lauren Stanfield, Lexie Van Winkle

Fourth grade

High honors -- Amanda Howard, Aaron Klemm, Bethany Last, Josh Sager

Honors -- Ross Arneaud, Trevor Arrington, Lindsey Beccue, Joseph Mangano, Brandon Miller, Kelsey Wendlandt

Honorable mention -- Billy Campbell, Ben Rekart, Emily Rossetti

Fifth grade

High honors -- Jordan Barr, Scott Carnahan, Bryce Hunsley, Kathryn Opperman, Raeann Sheley

Honors -- Michael Eack, Joshua Kastendick, Lorenda Kirby, Emily Sheley

Honorable mention -- Kristine Apel, Caroline Cole, Bethany Dzekunskas, Diana Kastendick, Jonathan Mangano, Devin Pegram

 

 

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Sixth grade

Honors -- Kate Harmsen, Lauren May, Colleen Pech, Ethan Plumier, Brittany Rogers

Honorable mention -- Hailey Cooper, Dovie Estep, Autumn Hickey, Samantha Lambros, Todd Schumacher

Seventh grade

High honors -- Jan Arneaud, Emilie Lower, Jenna Opperman, Amanda Podbelsek, Annie Sheley

Honors -- Sabra Boyd, Andy Brown, Sara Rossetti

Honorable mention -- Kelsey Shull

Eighth grade

High honors -- Nick May, Esther Smith, Ally Fuiten, Kate Kastendick

Honors -- Josh Bartels, Michelle Eack, Candace Schmidt, David Williams

Honorable mention -- Chris Powley, Isaac Sheley, Joe Heidbreder, Amy Johnson, Shannon Laughery


Zonta scholars announced

[APRIL 18, 2003]  The Zonta Club of Lincoln has awarded four $1,000 health career scholarships following the April 15 judging at the Logan County Title Company in Lincoln. Those receiving the scholarships are:

--Casey Davis, a second semester junior at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. Her course of study is animal science and pre-veterinary. She will enter veterinary school in the fall of 2004.

--Tara L. Ashley, who is in her second year of pharmacy school at Purdue University. Her goal is working toward a doctorate in pharmacy.

--Lydia G. Moehring, a senior at Lincoln Community High School. She has been accepted at Southern Illinois University and will have nursing as her course of study.

--Amanda J. Harmsen, a senior at Lincoln Community High School. She has been accepted at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, with a course of study in pre-medicine and chemistry. She has a goal of working in the fields of oncology or surgery. .

 

 

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The judges were:

--Judy Bandy of Clinton, director of nursing at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.

--Joyce Conrady of Mason City, administrator of Mason City Area Nursing Home.

--Teri Rich of Mason City, special education teacher for Unit 23, Mount Pulaski.

--Joyce Liesman of Lincoln, Zonta member and a social worker at Department of Child and Family Services.

--Leslie Wilmert of Lincoln, Zonta member and former teacher, now retired, for District 27 schools in Lincoln.

The scholarship committee for Zonta is chaired by Mary Bruns. Others on the committee are Glenda Allison; Kristen Green-Morrow, M.D.; Melissa Hardiek, M.D.; and Bonnie K. Young.

[Zonta Club of Lincoln press release]


Reichle one of five women Redbirds
receiving academic achievement awards

[APRIL 18, 2003]  NORMAL -- Five Illinois State student-athletes and a faculty member from the Karin L. Bone Athletics Study Center received awards for their accomplishments in the classroom as the 2002-03 academic year winds to a close.

Basketball player Steph Reichle was named the Outstanding Graduating Senior in Public Relations by the Communications Department at Illinois State. A native of Lincoln, Reichle holds a 3.91 grade-point average and is majoring in public relations.

Kristy Kreinbrink of the women's gymnastics team was named the Outstanding Graduating Senior in Journalism by the Communications Department. The Leipsic, Ohio, native carries a 3.57 grade-point average and is pursuing a degree in mass communications.

Lindsay Klinefelter of the women's gymnastics team received the Clifford E. Horton Scholarship as well as the Trent R. Richard Scholarship from the Kinesiology and Recreation Department. The Silvis native has a 3.96 grade-point average as a physical education major.

A thrower for the Redbird track-and-field team, Joseph Drevlow was given the Howard Hancock Athetic Achievment Award by the KNR department. The Park Forest native carries a 3.26 grade-point average and is majoring in physical education.

 

 

 

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Deborah Birrer, a former record-breaking swimmer at Illinois State, was given two awards, the Athletic Training Sequence Professional Development Award and the McGuiness Distinguished Senior Award. A native of Indianapolis, Ind., Birrer finished up her athletic career at Illinois State in 2002, but is still continuing her academic work toward a degree in physical education.

Jill Hollembeak, assistant director and tutor coordinator for academic advisement, was given the Joint Study/Faculty Research Award by the KNR department for her work with Dr. Anthony Amorose, a professor of sports psychology at Illinois State, on a thesis entitled "Perceived Coaching Behaviors and Athletes' Intrinsic Motivation: A Test of Self-Determination Theory."

"It is good to see that our student-athletes, and Jill, are striving for excellence in all areas of their lives," said Jane Fulton, assistant athletic director of academics and life skills at Illinois State. "Their commitment to academics trickles down into everything that they do. They are all excellent role models and citizens within the Illinois State community."

[Rob Huizenga, athletics media relations,
Illinois State University]


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Lincoln Elementary School District 27

Breakfast

(Milk served with all meals)

Friday, April 25 -- Cereal, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, juice

Monday, April 28 -- Cereal, cinnamon toast, juice

Tuesday, April 29 -- French toast sticks with syrup, fruit

Wednesday, April 30 -- Cereal, doughnut holes, juice

Thursday, May 1 -- Oatmeal muffin square, fruit

Friday, May 2 -- Cereal, graham crackers with dip, juice

Monday, May 5 -- Cereal, pop tart, juice

Tuesday, May 6 -- Trix yogurt, half cinnamon "tastry"

Wednesday, May 7 -- Cereal, toast with jelly, juice

Thursday, May 8 -- Ham-egg-cheese burrito, fruit

Friday, May 9 -- Cereal, cinnamon toast, juice

 

 

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Lunch

(Milk served with all meals)

Friday, April 25 -- Pancakes with syrup, sausage links, hash brown, strawberries and bananas

Monday, April 28 -- Chicken strips with sauce, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, peas

Tuesday, April 29 -- Hamburger horseshoes with french fries, corn, carrot sticks, applesauce

Wednesday, April 30 -- Sausage pizza, green beans, pudding, pears

Thursday, May 1 -- Submarine sandwich, baked beans, pretzels, peaches

Friday, May 2 -- Spaghetti with meat sauce, lettuce salad, garlic bread, fruit cocktail

Monday, May 5 -- Hot dog on bun, french fries, snack crackers, peas

Tuesday, May 6 -- Hot ham and cheese on bun, green beans, celery with peanut butter, pears

Wednesday, May 7 -- Tacos with lettuce and cheese, corn, tortilla chips with salsa, strawberry applesauce

Thursday, May 8 -- Oven-fried breaded chicken, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, peaches

Friday, May 9 -- Hamburger on bun with cheese slice, potato rounds, carrot sticks, baked beans


New Holland-Middletown Elementary District 88

Two percent and chocolate milk, bread, butter, and peanut butter served daily.

Menu may be subject to change.

Friday, April 25 -- Pizza, lettuce salad, pineapple, chocolate chip cookie

Monday, April 28 -- Pig in a blanket, peas, pears, vanilla pudding

Tuesday, April 29 -- Chicken patty, bun, cheesy potatoes, mandarin oranges, gushers

Wednesday, April 30 -- Chicken taco, corn, peaches, oatmeal chocolate chip cookie

Thursday, May 1 -- Toasted cheese sandwich, corn, mandarin oranges, brownie cookie

Friday, May 2 -- Chicken noodle soup, peas, pears, no-bake cookie

Monday, May 5 -- Ham sandwich, green beans, apple slices, "go-gurt"

Tuesday, May 6 -- Corn dogs, corn, peaches, oatmeal cookie

Wednesday, May 7 -- Dismissal before lunch

Thursday, May 8 -- Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, pears, vanilla pudding

Friday, May 9 -- Chicken nuggets, carrot sticks, pineapple, chocolate chip cookie

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Monday, May 12 -- Ravioli, green beans, peaches, Texas cake

Tuesday, May 13 -- Tenderloin and bun, carrot sticks, applesauce, sugar cookie

Wednesday, May 14 -- Toasted cheese sandwich, corn, mandarin oranges, brownie cookie

Thursday, May 15 -- Chicken taco, peas, pears, oatmeal chocolate chip cookie

Friday, May 16 -- Cheese pizza, carrot sticks, applesauce, ice cream treat

Monday, May 19 -- Ham sandwich, green beans, pears, peach cobbler

Tuesday, May 20 -- Chicken patty, cheesy potatoes, pineapple, sugar cookie

Wednesday, May 21 -- Hot dog and bun, corn, strawberries, peanut butter fingers

Thursday, May 22 -- Nachos, carrot sticks, pineapple, gushers

Friday, May 23 -- Spaghetti, lettuce salad, peaches, brownie cookie

Monday, May 26 -- No school

Tuesday, May 27 -- Corn dogs, green beans, pineapple, oatmeal chocolate chip cookie

Wednesday, May 28 -- Fish, peas, mandarin oranges, sugar cookie

Thursday, May 29 -- Macaroni and cheese, corn, pears, chocolate pudding


West Lincoln-Broadwell District 92

(Milk served with every meal)

Friday, April 25 -- Ham and cheese sub, tortilla chips and cheese, raw vegetables, applesauce

Monday, April 28 -- Soft tacos, lettuce and cheese, potato wedges, corn, pears

Tuesday, April 29 -- Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, green beans, garlic bread, mixed fruit

Wednesday, April 30 -- Tenderloin on plate, potatoes and gravy, peas, fruit crisp


Announcements

Theater scholarship offered

[APRIL 11, 2003]  Lincoln Community Theatre is offering a $500 scholarship to Logan County students attending Lincoln College in the fall of 2003 with the intention of majoring in theater.

Applications are available at Logan County high school guidance offices. Students may also request an application by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to LCT Scholarship Chairman, Box 374, Lincoln, IL 62656. Completed applications must be returned with a postmark no later than April 26.

For more information, call Roger Boss, the scholarship chairman, at 732-8762.

[News release]

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