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Humane Society, St. John's anniversary in Hartsburg, 2009 CROP Walk, Lincoln College baseball outings, Land of Lincoln Soil Savers outing and Lincoln Farmers' Market in Close Up

By Mike Fak

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[June 26, 2009]  It's hot out there, so give your doggie a treat. This Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m., the Humane Society of Logan County will be holding a dog wash at the Lincoln Kroger store. Donations are accepted. For an extra donation you can climb in the tub with your dog and beat the heat too.

All proceeds go to help the society build a no-kill shelter for area animals in need.


In preparation of the 125th anniversary of St. John's Lutheran Church of Hartsburg, the church is launching "a year in celebration" beginning with an ice cream social on Saturday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m. in church basement. Donations will be received and matched by the Logan County Chapter of Thrivent Financial. Entertainment will be provided by the Central Illinois Banjo Group, which will feature the talents of Les and Carol Happ of Hartsburg. The public is invited to attend.

On Sunday morning, June 28, the Rev. Harold Grafe, former pastor of the church, will offer the sermon during the 9:30 a.m. worship service. Coffee and doughnuts will be served prior to the service, beginning at 9 a.m.


Organizational meeting for the 2009 CROP Walk will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, at St. John United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh St. Keri Davison from the regional CWS office will be leading the meeting. This year the community walk will be uniting with the Logan Correctional Center's CROP Walk. Representatives from the local churches and organizations and other interested participants are encouraged to attend this meeting.

The date for the Logan County 2009 CROP Walk has been set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at Kickapoo Creek Park at Jefferson Street and Lincoln Parkway. 

Any questions, call Tonita Reifsteck, Logan County chair, at 217-732-9796. 


Lincoln College Days at O'Brien Field and Busch Stadium are coming Aug. 14 and Sept. 20. The Lincoln College Office of Alumni Relations is hosting a Lincoln College Day at O'Brien Field in Peoria on Friday, Aug. 14, and at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo., on Sunday, Sept. 20. The games will match the Peoria Chiefs against the Burlington Bees, and the St. Louis Cardinals against the Chicago Cubs. These events are open to all Lincoln College alumni, friends and members of the community, but ticket quantities are limited.

The cost for the Peoria Chiefs game is $25 per person and includes a private, open-air party area overlooking third base, a buffet dinner, unlimited soda and beer, a goodie bag, door prizes, and a spectacular fireworks show after the game.

The cost for the Cardinals/Cubs game is $125 per person and includes a game ticket for a stadium seat overlooking third base, with access to the Bank of America all-inclusive air-conditioned party area, a buffet meal, unlimited soda and beer, a goodie bag, and door prizes. Limited seats will be available for round-trip transportation to the Cardinals/Cubs game on Sept. for an additional cost of $25.

To reserve your tickets or for more information, contact the Lincoln College Alumni Office at 217-732-3155, ext. 217, call toll-free at 877-522-5867 or visit www.lincolncollege.edu/alumni to download the reservation form. Additional questions can be e-mailed to Mary Jo Werth at mjwerth@lincolncollege.edu.


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The Land of Lincoln Soil Savers club is sponsoring a summer outing that includes a tour of the USDA Research Center in Peoria and a Peoria Chiefs baseball game. The tour and game will be Monday, July 6.

A few reservations remain for the ag research tour. It will begin at 3:30 p.m. and conclude around 5 p.m. This National Center for Ag Utilization Research is the largest of the four regional centers and the most successful in transferring technology from the laboratory to the marketplace. More than 160 patents have been awarded to NCAUR scientists since 1980. Areas of research that will be discussed may include development of pennycress as an energy crop, methods to rapidly detect pathogens in crops and food, and new food technologies. The first 40 reservations received will be designated to attend the tour. There is no charge for the tour.

The group will also be attending the Peoria Chiefs baseball game. The Chiefs are the minor league affiliate of the Chicago Cubs and will be playing the Beloit Snappers, the Class A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. A buffet will be served from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Seats are located in the "Friendly Confines Deck." Cost of the ticket for the game is $8 per person for club members and $10 per person for nonmembers. The meal is included with the cost of the ticket. All participants will find their own transportation to and from the tour and game.

Anyone interested in attending the baseball game, the tour or both should contact the SWCD office at 735-5508, ext. 3, for more information. Tickets are limited, so please contact the office as soon as possible.


Fresh picked, locally grown blueberries and raspberries are available for sale at the Lincoln Farmers' Market.

Where: Latham Park

When: Saturday 7 a.m. to noon; Wednesday 4-6:30 p.m.


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You can contact Mike at mikefak@lincolndailynews.com.

[By MIKE FAK]

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