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Old soldier's monument poll, LCHS College and Career night, floral design class at park district, historical society news and rescheduled YMCA Bike Blast make Close Up

By Mike Fak

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[October 09, 2009]  Your opinion would be appreciated. The committee formed to look into replacing the old soldier Civil War monument that was destroyed in a storm last December is seeking the opinion of the community. In an advisory capacity, residents are encouraged to let the committee know what they think the new statue should be made from: stone or bronze.

To make this as easy as possible for our readers, we have set up a special e-mail address. All you have to do is go to poll@lincolndailynews.com and in the subject area type in either stone or bronze. Only one vote per computer address will be counted.


Lincoln Community High School guidance department will have their annual College and Career Night on Thursday, Oct. 15. Students and parents from LCHS are invited to attend, along with students and parents from Greenview, Hartsburg-Emden, Illini Central, Olympia, Mount Pulaski and Williamsville. The night will begin at 6:30 with a brief presentation on college planning and financial aid. Freshman and sophomore students and parents and students will meet in Room 203 and junior and senior students and parents in the IMC. Both presentations end at 7 p.m.

In addition to the presentations, over 40 colleges, trade schools and armed services will be represented in the cafeteria. The college fair will run from 6:30 until 8 p.m. All students and parents are encouraged to attend.


Learn the basics of floral design at the Lincoln Park District. Instructor Crystal Tibbs will teach you how to design and arrange flowers. Many of you will remember Crystal for her years of running Flowers by Tibbs and Weddings by Crystal. She'll share over 36 years of design experience. Using baskets, vases and wreaths, this make-and-take class will teach you the how-to.

Nearly all basic supplies will be provided. Participants may want to bring their own specific container, and Crystal will help them make their arrangements. Classes will be two Saturdays, Oct. 17 and 24, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Craft Room.


The park district has been so pleased with the response to their membership incentive during September that they are extending it through October. So "Fall into Fitness" with the Lincoln Park District. If you are joining the Sports Center anytime before Oct. 31, you can earn extra membership time for free. If you join for three months, the park district will add an extra week. If you join for one year, the district will add an extra month. For example, if your membership doesn't expire until Nov. 30, just renew and the park district will add the extra time to the end of that. Nonmembers as well as current members can take advantage of this special offer.


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The Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society has historical books and CDs for sale for your holiday gifts. Also, the society encourages the recording of family histories for future generations. They have a collection of family histories on their shelves and would welcome yours.

The organization preserves the local history of Logan County. They maintain an office for a centralized collection of Logan County's historical resources. They also document stories of people and eras that will be lost forever if not captured and preserved. The society offers assistance in establishing family lineages and promoting Logan County history.

The office is at 114 N. Chicago St. in downtown Lincoln. The phone number is 217-732-3200. Office hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.


The YMCA's Bike Blast was rained out -- and is rescheduled for THIS SUNDAY, OCT. 11. Rides are five miles and 30 miles and start from the Y Center on Wyatt Avenue at 12:30.

Sign up online at http://www.lincolnymca.org/, at the YMCA office or the day of the ride!


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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