Humane Society, Zion Lutheran School, Alexandra Conley, Mount Pulaski trick-or-treat hours, Lincoln Farmer's Market and WLB honor roll make Close Up

By Mike Fak

[October 27, 2011]  The Humane Society of Logan County will provide its next transport to Animal Protective League of Springfield for spaying and neutering on Monday, Nov. 14. Call 217-737-4042 now to make arrangements for your dog or cat to be spayed or neutered in November. For all dogs except pit bulls and pit bull mixes, the fee is $55. For pits, it is free. Male cats are $35 to neuter, female cats are $45 to spay, and feral cats are $25. All animals must have proof of a rabies shot, or one must be given at the time of spaying or neutering. Other services are available at a reduced cost.

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Zion Lutheran School in Lincoln recently hosted the annual speech contest sponsored by the Logan County Music and Athletic Association. There were 36 entries from Carroll Catholic School, Mount Pulaski Grade School and Zion Lutheran. Each of the three contest judges chose two performances from their respective rooms to receive the Judge's Choice Award. The following four Zion entries received these awards: Joe Ahrends, Joel Robison, Ben Steiner and Garret Olson in small group acting; Andrew Simmer and Ethan Goodey in duet acting; Ben Steiner and Joe Ahrends in improv duet acting; and Ashlan Broom, Emma Cooper and Gabi Cox in small group acting. Zion's speech team will compete at the state-level contest sponsored by the Illinois Elementary School Association on Saturday, Oct. 29, at Buffalo Tri-City.

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Alexandra Conley has been named October Senior-of-the-Month at Mount Pulaski High School. She is the daughter of John and Lisa Conley of Mount Pulaski.

Alexandra is a high honor roll student. She has been involved in student council, Scholastic Bowl, Science Olympiad and National Honor Society. She is also a member of Spanish Club, Spirit Squad and the yearbook staff.

In the community Alexandra has worked with the Logan Council Animal Rescue and Special Olympics. She has participated in autism walks and Girl Scouts.

Alexandra plans to attend Bradley University in Peoria. She will study interactive media and has a special interest in animation.

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.

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The official Halloween trick-or-treat hours for Mount Pulaski will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. Please use caution and only go to houses that have porch lights on.

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The Lincoln Farmer's Market is seeking vendors for their first Holiday Market, which will be at the VFW in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are seeking vendors who sell farmers market-related items as well as representatives from other companies who have stock on hand of gift items not available in local stores. For more information or to become a vendor, contact Susan Wachter at 217-871-0666 or visit www.lincolnfarmersmarket.org.

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West Lincoln-Broadwell honor roll

High honors:

Fifth grade: Emma Konczyk, Paige Langley, Kayla Maly, Hunter McKinney, Morgan Mollohan

Sixth grade: Tabitha Cooley, Jack Eimer, Bryan Hay, Autumn Hoffert, Carter McCraith, Amber Oliver, Emerie Wieber, Ali Wilson

Seventh grade: Preston Ebelherr, Grace Konczyk, Jacob Konczyk, Brianna Lanning, Isabelle Stiefvater

Eighth grade: Kate Benner, Kaylyn Hoffert, Adrienne Klockenga, Garrett Schreiner, Brook Soebbing

Honors:

Fifth grade: Peyton Batley, Jackson Graue, Kade Schmidt, Peyton Tanner

Sixth grade: Kylee Alexander, Abbie Crowell, Kaelyn Froebe, Haley Hicks, Blake Jones, Kennedy Lolling, Morgan Lolling, Jacob McCray, Smruti Patel

Seventh grade: Morgan Bogdanic, Josh Henderson, Megan Joseph, Casey Mollohan, Zac Montcalm, Alex O’Donoghue

Eighth grade: Jeris Bender, David Biggs, Brycen Hicks, Emily Martinez, Chase Turner

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