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Crime Stoppers scholarship, Lincoln Youth Wrestling, Humane Society, United Way of Logan County and Lincoln Junior Woman's Club trivia night in Close Up

By Mike Fak

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[January 18, 2011]  The Lincoln-Logan Crime Stoppers board announces that they are currently accepting applications for their 2011 scholarship. The scholarship is available to a Logan County resident who is either a high school senior or a current college student pursuing a degree in the law enforcement field.

Applications are available at Logan County high schools, the Logan-Mason-Menard Regional Office of Education, Lincoln College and Heartland College, or call 217-732-5704 to obtain an application.

Completed applications should be submitted by March 31 to:

Karen Petty
Lincoln-Logan Crime Stoppers
311 10th St.
Lincoln, IL 62656


Lincoln Youth Wrestling results this weekend at the Quincy tournament were as follows:

  • 6 and under -- Chase Reed took first; Dustin Meacham took second; Billie Merreign and Malikye Trussell took fourth.

  • 7 and 8 -- Austin O'Donoghue, Tony Gandolfi and Roux Starr took second; Braydon Saylor took third; Terrance Hyde and Devyn Snow took fourth.

  • 9 and 10 -- Tyler Werth took second and Trevor Bree took third.

  • 11 and 12 -- Austin Dennison took fourth.

The wrestling club travels to Mahomet-Seymour Jan. 23.


The Humane Society of Logan County hosted a chili lunch on Saturday, Jan. 15, at Friendship Manor. The event produced net income of $1,400. Merchandise sales were $427.

Thanks to all the amazing volunteers and to Cherrilyn and Lyle Johnson and Marsha Brown, who chaired the event, for all their hard work. The organization would not be so successful without their dedication.


The United Way of Logan County had its annual meeting on Jan. 10. Four new board members were accepted: Heather Combs, Dawn Fry, Jason Lawrence and Paresh Patel. The following officers for 2011 were installed: Angela Bossingham, president; Sheila Nelson, vice president and campaign chair; Heidi Browne, campaign co-chair; and Patti Becker, recording secretary. The next meeting of the board will be on Feb. 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the Farm Bureau Board Room. 

So far the 2011 United Way campaign is going great. The organization has yet to receive reports from all of the division leaders but hopes to have those reports in the next few weeks. If anyone has intended to make a contribution or pledge but has not done so, it is not too late. The people of the community who rely on the United Way's funded agencies for support need your help. All funds received are used for people who reside here in Logan County. 

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The 14 agencies that receive help from United Way of Logan County are the American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America/W. D. Boyce Council, Catholic Charities, Christian Child Care, Community Action/ Nutrition, Community Action/Transportation, Epilepsy Resource Center, Girl Scouts of Central Illinois, Lincoln Pastoral Counseling Services, Logan-Mason Rehabilitation Center, The Oasis Senior Center, T.O.U.C.H., United Cerebral Palsy and the Lincoln Area YMCA.

For additional information, Leonard can be contacted at the United Way of Logan County, P.O. Box 684, Lincoln, IL 62656; or by telephone at 217-735-4499.


The Lincoln Junior Woman's Club will host a trivia night fundraiser Feb. 5 at the Lincoln Woman's Club, 230 N. McLean St. Teams of eight people will play 10 rounds of 10 questions each. Cost is $10 per person. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the game will begin at 6:30 p.m. 

Snacks and drinks will be provided, and participants are welcome to bring food and nonalcoholic drinks.

The Lincoln Junior Woman's Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Funds raised support various local charities, programs and scholarships. To sign up for the trivia night or to learn more about the Junior Woman's Club, e-mail LincolnJWC@comcast.net or call 217-341-9275.


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You can contact Mike at mikefak@lincolndailynews.com.

[MIKE FAK]

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