Katherine Boss, Logan County Democrats, Zion pancakes and sausage, Logan County Animal Rescue fundraiser, Animal Protective League special, writing club, Paul Beaver lecture in Elkhart and Oasis tax help at Vonderlieth make Close Up

[February 01, 2012]  Katherine Boss makes college dean's list

The University of Southern Mississippi has released its president's and dean's lists for the 2011 fall semester. Katherine Alexandra Boss of Lincoln, a student at the Hattiesburg campus, was recognized on the dean's list.

Scholars on the dean's list have a grade-point average of at least 3.5, but less than a 4.0.

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Logan County Democrats to meet

The Logan County Democrats will meet on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m. at the Owl's Roost Coffee Bar and Book Shop, 427 Pulaski St. in Lincoln. All Logan County Democrats are welcome to attend.

The winner of the Democrats' Super Bowl raffle for the 42-inch high-definition TV was Steve French of Lincoln.

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The Zion Lutheran School annual pancake and sausage meal is on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meal is at the school, 1600 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln, across from Wal-Mart. There is also a meat room, a bake sale and a silent auction from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Logan County Animal Rescue is having a fundraiser. They will serve a chicken noodle luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Friendship Manor from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The meal will consist of chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, lettuce salad, roll, drink, and dessert. There will also be raffle tickets for the "Sweetheart Basket" at one for $1 or six for $5. The winner need not be present to win. Tickets are available at the door.

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Animal Protective League of Springfield presents "Beat the Heat." Get your female cat fixed for only $20. Spay her now before she goes into heat and has a litter. Special price good for February only. The special is funded by PetSmart Charities. Call 217-737-4042, the Humane Society of Logan County, to take advantage of this February special. Transport to Springfield is on Feb. 20. Male cats are neutered for $35, dogs are spayed or neutered for $55, and pits and pit mixes are spayed or neutered for $25. Proof of rabies vaccination must be shown at time of transport or a rabies shot must be given by the Animal Protective League.

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The Lincoln Writers Club will meet Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni Room of the Lincoln College dining hall. Paul Ayers will lead the meeting. Suggested writing topics are a fishing story, a Valentine story or an older sibling story. All are welcome. For more info, call 732-2723.

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The Elkhart Historical Society will present a lecture, "Little Known Facts About Abraham Lincoln in Logan County, 1834-1860," given by Paul Beaver, Lincoln College professor emeritus and historian, on Friday, Feb. 17, at 5:30 p.m. at the Wild Hare Café in Elkhart.

Lincoln was a surveyor, lawyer and politician in and around Logan County and left much documented information, some of which has previously been reported incorrectly in hundreds of publications over the years. Elkhart's internationally known cattle baron, John Dean Gillett, was a friend of Mr. Lincoln's, and their relationship will also be discussed. A revealing PowerPoint presentation will accompany the talk.

For complete details, visit http://www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org/. Phone [phone].

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The Oasis Senior Center will host two days of tax preparation help for Mount Pulaski area citizens. You have the opportunity to get free tax help at Vonderlieth Living Center on Feb. 23 and March 22. Schedule an appointment by calling the Oasis at 732-6132. (Folks with more complicated income, including farm estates, should consult an accountant or tax specialist.) 

In addition, if you are interested in signing up for Illinois Cares Rx, there will be someone available to help you sign up online. Please call the Oasis soon for an appointment. 

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