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Humane
Society, Lincoln Park District, Library Summer Reading Program, the
Lincoln Emblem Club and YMCA Girls Basketball Camp in Close Up
By Mike Fak
 
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[May
29, 2009]
The
Humane Society of Logan County will be washing dogs on
Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at AutoZone, 1206
Woodlawn Road in Lincoln. Donations are accepted for the wash. Dog
nail clipping is available for an additional $7. The first 25 dogs
receive a free doggie bag. Future dog washes are planned for June
27, July 25, Aug. 22 and Sept. 26.
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Something
is fishy at the Lincoln Park District. Are you interested in
catching the biggest fish? Learn how at Lincoln Park District's
free Fishing Clinic on Tuesday, June 2, at 6:30 p.m. Herb Drier
from the Department of Natural Resources will be our fishing guide.
Learn about which bait catches which fish, how to tie on a hook and
safety. There will be plenty of fishing tips and lots of giveaways!
The
annual D.A.R.E.-sponsored free fishing derby begins Saturday,
June 6, at 9 a.m. Join us at Hickory Lane Campground in Atlanta and
compete to win great prizes. Sgt. Greenslate will be there with the
wiener wagon offering dogs, chips and sodas for lunch. Worms will be
provided and anglers will need to supply their own poles.
The
Lincoln Public Library's Summer Reading Program will start
with sign-up week June 1-6. This year's theme is "Read on the Wild
Side!" Registration involves setting a reading goal (for ages 5-12)
and playing our "Safari Games," available during sign-up week. If
unable to register that week, just come in as soon as you can to get
started. Planned activities include reading for benchmark prizes,
story time, craft time and Thursday morning entertainment. The
program ends with an awards program on July 30, when children who
have reached their reading goal receive a free T-shirt. There are
appropriate levels for children 6 months through teens. The teen
program runs a slightly shorter schedule of June 8-July 18. Plan to
join in the fun of the popular Summer Reading Program.
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The
Lincoln Emblem Club 433 will be sponsoring their state
convention at the Lincoln Elks Lodge. Their banquet will be on June
5 at Rusty's. For more information, please call Luann at
217-737-5039.
Monday,
June 1, is the registration deadline for YMCA Girls Basketball
Camp. This instructional camp for girls first to sixth grade
will be led by Carol Wilson, Lincoln College basketball coach. Join
Carol as she instructs participants on the fundamentals of
basketball, including dribbling, passing, shooting and defense. This
camp will be June 15-18, with sessions from 10 to 11 a.m. for first
to third grade and from 11 a.m. to noon for fourth to sixth grade.
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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