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 92-year-old Vivian Nelson
continues to live life to the fullest. Bucky Washam, maintenance
supervisor at the Christian Village, took Vivian on a motorcycle
ride out Route 66. "I was impressed when, without hesitation, she
climbed right up on the motorcycle, and was ready to ride," Bucky
stated. Vivian, who lives at the Christian Village senior
apartments, recalled riding with her husband over 60 years ago. "The
bikes sure are different now. The ride was surprisingly smooth. It
was a lot of fun!"
 No Memphis blues for this runner
Jon Diers, our Lincoln neighbor who recently ran the Memphis to
Peoria St. Jude Relay Race, has more to be proud of. At 66, Jon was
the oldest person in the event. He also had a chance to jog with
U.S. Representative Ray LaHood during the journey. Jon has advised
us that during his conversations with LaHood that he was able to get
everything squared away in D.C. Jon doesn't have much time for
politicking right now. He is hard running around town getting ready
for the October Chicago Marathon. We would love to tell you we will
be running with Jon, to get the story of his race through the
streets of Chicago, but at 26.5 miles, that dog won't hunt.
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Hounds and Handbags Purse Sale.
Speaking of dogs, the Humane Society of Logan County will be
selling purses during art and balloon fest weekend. The location
will be at the Shear Perfection parking lot at 201 N. Kickapoo,
right across from Latham Park. They will have designer-inspired
handbags based on designs by Kate Spade, Gucci, Dooney and Bourke,
Louis Vuitton, Prada, Versace, Chanel and many more. They also will
have authentic Liz, Ralph Lauren and Kathy Van Zeeland bags. The
price range is a very reasonable $24-$38. All proceeds will go to
the construction fund of the shelter. So stop by and get a purse for
a pooch or a clutch for a cat.
 It's hard to beat free food and fun
It's hard to believe but the Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival is
just around the corner. Don't forget to start off the weekend of fun
by coming over to the Maple Ridge Care Centre at 2202 N. Kickapoo
for the Thursday night kickoff. There will be cheeseburgers, hot
dogs, pasta salad, baked beans, chips and dessert. Plus this year
the live entertainment will feature the Chapparels between 6:00
p.m.-8:00 p.m. Several of the balloon pilots will be there and with
more of our current lovely weather, look to the skies that night. We
should see our first look at balloons in the county skies that
evening. The public is invited and yes that means you.
Got a good piece of news, information or something that we
can all brag about? If you do, e-mail Mike and let us tell everyone
about it. Plus you can win cash. Every submission, whether we use it
or not, will get your name in the "Close Up" grab bag. At the end of
the month we will draw a name and someone will get $25.00 just for
dropping us an e-mail. If you wish, we will be happy to donate your
winnings to the organization of your choice. You can contact Mike at
mikefak@lincolndailynews.com.
[By MIKE FAK]
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