Zion pancakes and sausage, Logan County Animal Rescue fundraiser, Animal Protective League special, writing club, Paul Beaver lecture in Elkhart, Oasis tax help at Vonderlieth, Draw 4 Carroll, Carroll Catholic honors and Spring for Tea in Close Up

By Mike Fak

[January 30, 2012]  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/.

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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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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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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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