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Baseball tryouts, funds for senior citizen groups, Farm Bureau Women's Committee, blood drive, resources for seniors and dog wash in Close Up

By Mike Fak

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[July 20, 2010]  Carroll Catholic/Zion/NH-M will be holding baseball tryouts and practice from 4 to 6 p.m. throughout the first week of August at the Lincoln Rec diamond. Boys from fifth through eighth grade are welcome to try out. Participants must have an up-to-date physical and must bring their hats and gloves. If you cannot make practice due to vacations, etc., please call John Kocka at 735-3146.


Not-for-profit senior citizen groups requesting funds for fiscal 2011 should submit their written request by 4 p.m. on Aug. 20. Send to: Logan County Board, Attn: Finance Committee, P.O. Box 39, Lincoln, IL 62656. Requests will be reviewed by the committee on Aug. 25 and 26 at 11 a.m.


A "Filled Decorated Lunch Box" class at the Logan County Fair is being sponsored again this year by the Logan County Farm Bureau Women's Committee. Participants must be 5-8 years of age. Special prizes will be presented to all participants. Stop in at the fair office, located just south of the grandstand, to register. Entries close July 23.

Also: Got a cookie recipe made with honey? Stop in at the Logan County Fair secretary's office, south of the grandstand, and enter the contest "What's the Buzz All About." Entries close July 23.


There will be a Red Cross blood drive Wednesday, July 21, at the Lincoln Sports Complex, 1400 Primm Road in Lincoln, from noon to 5 p.m. For an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or go to www.redcrossblood.org. All presenting donors will be entered into a raffle to win a free pair of tickets for the Cubs vs. Cardinals game on Sept. 25 at Wrigley Field.


A presentation of resources for seniors is Thursday, July 22, at the Lincoln Park District, 1400 Primm Road, from 10 a.m.-noon. The public is invited to this free event sponsored by the Senior Issues Task Force. Learn about the resources available today for our local seniors. Many agencies will be present and able to answer your questions. Refreshments and door prizes provided. Free lunch provided after the event.


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On Saturday, July 24, the Humane Society of Logan County will have a dog wash at AutoZone, 1206 Woodlawn, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public and pooches are all invited. Dog wash by donation; nail trims available for a fee.


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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