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Lincoln College to host groundbreaking for gymnasium and museum on Wednesday

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[June 23, 2008]  Lincoln College will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the college's new gymnasium and museum at 10 a.m. Wednesday on the campus, near the Heritage Hall North residence hall. The public is invited to join the celebration.

In May, the executive committee of the Lincoln College board of trustees gave approval to move forward on the new building, which will be known as the Lincoln Center. The building is the result of the ongoing "If it hadn't been for Lincoln College..." capital campaign that started in 2004.

Lincoln College President John M. Hutchinson will welcome attendees and introduce John Blackburn, Lincoln College board chairman and CEO of Country Financial. Participants in the groundbreaking ceremony will include key donors to the building project, construction principals, local and state government officials, and other members of the college administration.

"The Lincoln Center will be a tremendous asset to our college and community and will serve as the centerpiece for Lincoln College," Hutchinson said. "It serves a dual purpose, allowing a beautiful home for our athletic programs as well as an updated museum that will highlight the many Abraham Lincoln items with historic relevance. I appreciate all the behind-the-scenes hard work that has helped make this wonderful venture a reality."

The project was designed by architectural and construction firm CORE Construction of Morton. Plans for the new center include an arena with bleacher and loge seating for 1,200 people. The museum provides approximately 8,000 square feet to display the college's Lincoln collection, valued at nearly $3 million.

[Text from file received from Lincoln College]

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