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Tree pickup, FAFSA workshop, United Way and Humane Society news in Close Up

By Mike Fak

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[January 05, 2010]  The city of Lincoln street department will be conducting their annual Christmas tree pickup starting Jan. 11. All trees must be free of all ornaments, lights, stands or wire. Have your tree curbside before 7 a.m. on Jan. 11. Crews will canvass all wards at that time.


Attention all parents of high school students -– Lincoln Community High School will host a FAFSA Completion Workshop at the school's computer lab on Jan. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The FAFSA is an online application that all college-bound students must submit in order to obtain financial aid. LCHS will have financial aid professionals available to help you complete the FAFSA and answer your questions about financial aid for college. You may attend the workshop at your convenience or call the counseling office at LCHS, 217-732- 4131, ext. 235, to make an appointment. All parents of college-bound students are welcome and invited to attend.


The United Way of Logan County will have its annual meeting on Monday, Jan. 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the board room at the Farm Bureau building in Lincoln.


The Tree of Hope at Ace Hardware experienced another year of generous support. Over $2,700 was raised for the Humane Society of Logan County. To view the list of donors, visit www.hslclincoln.org. Thanks to all who remembered the special people and animals in their lives.


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The HSLC's annual chili luncheon will be on Saturday, Jan. 16, at Friendship Manor from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $6. If you would like to sell tickets or buy tickets, please call Marsha Brown, 217-735-2108.


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.

[MIKE FAK]

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