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By Mike Fak

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[May 04, 2010]  The Lincoln FFA Chapter will have another plant sale on Tuesday, May 4, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. in the high school ag shop.

They have a huge assortment of annuals and perennials, plus tomatoes and hanging baskets.

Prices have been reduced:

  • 4-pack annuals, 50 cents

  • 3-inch annuals, 25 cents

  • 4.5-inch perennials, 75 cents

  • 6-inch geraniums, $3

  • 10-inch hanging baskets, $5

  • 8-inch hanging baskets, $3

They have wave petunias, petunias, vinca, verbena, nemesia, begonia, gerbera daisies and dianthus in many different colors. Plus, there are several other plants to choose from.

Flowers will make a perfect gift for mom on Mother's Day, May 9.

If you can't make it to the plant sale but wish to purchase plants, please e-mail Linda Woods at lwoods@lchs.k12.il.us to make arrangements.


St. John United Church of Christ is having an ice cream social on Friday, May 7, at the church. The hours are 4:30-7 p.m. The meal will include a sandwich, chips, cake, ice cream and drinks. Toppings will be available for the ice cream.

The price is $6 for adults, with children under 5 eating free.


Congratulations to Mrs. Iva Mae Snyder-Blaum, who will celebrate her 90th birthday on Saturday, May 8, at Friendship Manor, 925 Primm Rd. in Lincoln. The time is 1:30 until 3:30, and all of Iva Mae's friends and well-wishers are invited to come on out and wish her a happy birthday. No gifts, please.


The Lincoln Kiwanis Club will have their annual Mother's Day buffet on Sunday, May 9, at the Meyer-Evans Student Center at Lincoln College. The huge assortment of foods is being prepared by chef Warren Wendlandt and his staff. The buffet will include peppercorn round of beef, country baked chicken, poached Alaskan salmon and smoked sausage. There will be a full table of other great food items, including four vegetables as well as a variety of salads and spring fruits. Beverages, rolls and breads, and desserts will also be available for diners.

The price is $13 for adults, $5 for children 7-12, with kids 6 and under eating free.

Tickets are available at the door. The hours for the buffet are 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.


The District 27 Spelling Bee will be this Friday, May 7, at 1 p.m. at Lincoln Junior High. Representatives from fourth through eighth grade from Central, Northwest, Washington-Monroe and LJHS will participate.


District 27 is sending two students to the Young Authors' Conference at Illinois State University on May 15. One is Megan Snodgrass, a fifth-grader at Northwest School. Her parents are Steve and Paula Snodgrass. Abbigayle Parrish, daughter of Angela Dalton, is also attending. She is a fourth-grader at Washington-Monroe School. The entries were judged by District 27 retirees Janet Haning and Kathy Litherland. This is the 36th annual Illinois Statewide Young Authors' Conference, sponsored by the Illinois Language and Literacy Council.


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Taylor Coers, daughter of Jim and Erin Coers of Mason City, attended the American Legion Auxiliary's 56th Department Junior Conference at Lisle on April 17-18. She served as department junior secretary for the conference and was elected department junior vice president for the 57th conference, to be held in 2011. Taylor is also serving as 17th District junior historian, and her district history won first at the conference.

She will attend Illini Girls State of the American Legion Auxiliary in June at Charleston.

She is a member of Lincoln Unit 263 American Legion Auxiliary and is a junior at Illini Central High School in Mason City.


Johanna Hebenstreit has been named April Senior-of-the-Month at Mount Pulaski High School. She is the daughter of John and Lana Hebenstreit of Mount Pulaski.

Johanna has been a high honor roll student throughout her high school career. She is a member of National Honor Society and the WYSE academic team. She has also participated in band, chorus and the spirit squad.

Johanna has been a very active member of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and currently serves as co-president. She has been involved in blood drives, breast cancer awareness activities and other community events through the FCCLA and is the coordinator for the upcoming FCCLA style show.

The Senior-of-the-Month program is co-sponsored by Johnson's Food Center and Mount Pulaski Pharmacy. Monthly winners receive $100 savings bonds and are eligible to compete for the $1,000 Senior-of-the-Year award.


The Hartsburg-Emden FFA chapter will have plant sales Saturday, May 8, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., and Sunday, May 9, noon-3 p.m., at the school's greenhouse. For more information, contact Betsy Pech, 642-5244.


The Humane Society of Logan County will hold an adopt-a-thon on Saturday, May 8, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Ace Hardware, 521 N. Kickapoo St., in Lincoln. These wonderful animals are currently living in foster homes, have been spayed or neutered, have received necessary inoculations, and are socialized to be able to move right into your loving home. Visit www.hslclincoln.org or call 217-737-4042 for details.


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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