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 Ryan
Curry, Lincoln FFA, Humane Society, Lincoln
Public Library and Lincoln Park District all make Close Up
By Mike Fak
 
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(Pictured: Ryan with his wife, Kimberly)
[May
12, 2009]
Ryan
Curry recently was awarded Special Olympics Coach of the Year
for District 10, which includes much of central Illinois. Ryan
not only works hard at his businesses, but he also puts a lot of
time and effort into volunteering in the community. He has been the
Special Olympics head coach for about three years now and has
expanded their sports programs, fundraising and community awareness.
Ryan works two jobs; helps his wife, Kim, raise their two (almost
three) children; and somehow finds time to be the head coach of four
Special Olympics sports: basketball, softball, track and bowling. He
is an excellent coach who has the respect of all of the athletes.
The Close Up wants to take this opportunity to congratulate Ryan for
all he does with those most special of athletes and feels there is
no one who was more deserving of this award.
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The annual Lincoln FFA Pancake and Sausage Breakfast will
be held Sunday, May 17, from 7 a.m. till 2 p.m. at the Lincoln
Community High School cafeteria. The annual event is
a fundraiser for the Lincoln FFA chapter. Breakfast is $6 adults and
$3 for ages 3-10, with those under 3 years free. Please join the
Lincoln FFA chapter for this event.
The
Humane Society of Logan County's purse sale, bake sale and
cook-out is Saturday, May 16. Kroger will be the scene for the
Hounds & Handbags Sale, Bake Sale and Cook-Out. Come out,
support HSLC, eat lunch, take home a sweet or two and a beautiful
purse. What more could you want???
A reminder that the society is still having their cat sale
through the end of May: You can adopt two cats for the price of one
plus $6 (rabies registration). Two people can split the cost and
each adopt a cat!
YAC
meeting at Lincoln Public Library. The Youth Advisory Council is
open to tweens and teens, sixth grade and up. The next meeting is
May 13 at 3:30 p.m. in the Annex Building. They will be
brainstorming and planning summer events. New members are always
welcome.
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The
Lincoln Park District is now taking registrations for summer
programs. Summer brochures are available at the front and back
desks. To view these programs and more at
www.lincolnparkdistrict.com, click on the "Programs" tab and
then click on the "Summer
Brochure" PDF file. Call 732-8770 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. for
additional information.
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Starting Tuesday,
May 26, 7 p.m. -- Penny Pinching
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Week 1: How to
Garden -- From Pots to Plots
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Week 2: Saving on
the Home Front
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Week 3: Financial
Advice
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Week 4: Nutrition
and Exercise
Tuesday, June 2,
6:30 p.m. -- Free Fishing Clinic
Saturday, June 6,
9 a.m. -- Free Fishing Derby, sponsored by D.A.R.E
Monday-Friday,
June 8-12 -- Spanish lessons for youngsters
Tuesday, June 9,
through Friday, June 12, 9 a.m. -- Tennis lessons
Starting Tuesday,
June 9, for a four-week series, 6:30 p.m. -- Spanish lessons for
adults
Starting Saturday, June 13, for a
six-week series, 8:30 a.m. -- Tee ball
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 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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