Logan County Animal Rescue fundraiser, Animal Protective League special, writing club, Paul Beaver lecture in Elkhart, Draw 4 Carroll, Carroll Catholic honors, Anna Sielaff, Allison Haley and Spring for Tea in Close Up

By Mike Fak

[January 24, 2012]  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 for $7. To-go orders will be available. 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.

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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.

The cost is $25 per person. For complete details, visit http://www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org/.

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The winners of the January Draw 4 Carroll drawing are:

• Beth Farmer, $500; sold by Sheema Wahab

• Kathie "Kaggie" Aue, $250; sold by Amy Brown

• Carol Mills, $150; sold by Carol Mills

• Chad Gober, $100; sold by Carolyn Gober

The next Draw 4 Carroll drawing will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Family rectory.

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Carroll Catholic School second-quarter honor roll:

Eighth grade:

High honors -- Julia Huynh, Kristen Lahr, Melissa Van

Honors -- Lauren Powell

Honorable mention -- Evan Bailey, Hannah Cameron, Sage Conrady, Emma Nepolello, Davis Welch

Seventh grade:

Honors -- Emma Mammen, Cole Sheley

Honorable mention -- Grace Hemenway, Hayden Sanborn, Reagan Tibbs

Sixth grade:

Honors -- Emma Cameron, Jennifer Huynh, Alice Roate, Sana Wahab

Honorable mention -- Aleck Bailey, John Ferreira, Cole Klockenga, Jaden Pellinghelli-Drake

Fifth grade:

High honors -- Drew Singleton

Honorable mention -- Zachary Craig, MacKenzie Merreighn, Sean Peyres

Fourth grade:

High honors -- Luke Morrow, Isha Patel, Mia Young

Honors -- Cody Adams, Lauren Graue

Honorable mention -- Krystina Slack, Kelsey Treuthart, Liam Welch

Third grade:

High honors -- Dylan Singleton

Honorable mention -- Matthew Edwards, Eric Peyres, Lexy Raffa, Isaiah Wahab

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Anna Sielaff, a seventh-grader at Zion Lutheran School in Lincoln, has been selected as Zion's December Student of the Month.

Anna has been an honor roll student, and her ZLS activities include band, Lutheran Honors Band, choir, choir chimes, basketball, volleyball, and track and field.

Anna is a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Lincoln.

Her church and community activities include VBS volunteer, junior youth group, Girl Scouts, music lessons and YMCA athletic teams.

Anna most enjoys playing the French horn, watching old movies and musicals, and spending time with her family and friends. Anna's goal is to one day be a professional musician.

Her parents are Dr. Don and Jan Sielaff of Lincoln.

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Allison Haley has been named January Senior-of-
the-Month at Mount Pulaski High School. Allison is the daughter of Jeff and Tricia Haley of Chestnut.

Allison has been a four-year high honor roll student. She is a member of the Lady Toppers basketball team, student council, Spanish Club and Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering. 

She plans to attend Illinois State University to major in elementary education. 

The Senior-of-the-Month program is 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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Spring for Tea is a premier Logan County spring event sponsored by the Harvest of Talents for World Hunger. Tea and a variety of sweet and savory delicacies are served from tables tastefully appointed with silver, china and crystal. It is a perfect event for a ladies’ day out. Hats are encouraged but not required.

The April 21 event will be at the Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center and is open to women from this and other communities. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. Tea is served at 11:30 a.m.

There is limited seating. Tickets go on sale Feb. 1 at the office of Lincoln Christian Church during regular office hours. For more details call Vera Thomas in the church office.

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