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Friday
evening the Lincoln Park District hosted its annual
drive-thru fried chicken dinner in the parking
lot of American Legion Post 263. They
began serving at 4:30 p.m. and continued until 7. According to Marcia
Greenslate and Roy Logan of the park district, by
a little after 6 they had served up
approximately 400 meals. The proceeds from
the dinner help pay for the annual Fourth of July
fireworks display at the park district.
Photo by Nila
Smith
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on picture for larger image.)
Lady Railer volleyball camp, LCHS '72 reunion, writing club,
Sherri Smith at Owl's Roost, blood drive, Stitchers cancel sale, 'Smurfs' tickets,
Katherine Boss, Lincoln College honors, LCHS Class of '77 reunion, Erich Maxheimer,
recycled material art entries, 'Parents Night Out,' Mount Pulaski
quilt show, Mount Pulaski preschool, Delavan battle re-enactment, Princess Tea
Zooming in
on the people,
places and things that make this community interesting!
Sharon
Kennett, Thais Eads, Patty Blackburn and Marie Parr of
St. Clara's Manor are all decked out in their patriotic
attire to serve hamburgers and
hot dogs as part of their annual Fourth of July holiday
tradition. Staff, residents and guests all enjoyed
an early celebration of the Fourth. They also invited some
special guests, all the first responders of Lincoln and
Logan County, to join them.
Photo
by Karen Hargis
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photo for
larger
image.)
Lady Railer volleyball camp, LCHS '72 reunion, writing club,
Sherri Smith at Owl's Roost,
blood drive,
Stitchers cancel sale,
'Smurfs' tickets, Katherine Boss, Lincoln College
honors, LCHS Class of '77 reunion, Erich Maxheimer,
recycled material art entries, 'Parents Night Out,' Mount Pulaski
quilt show, Mount Pulaski preschool, Delavan battle re-enactment, Princess Tea
Zooming
in on the people,
places and things that make this community interesting!
Currently listing 104 Logan
County businesses & organizations. Will shoppers find your listing in
the Logan County Business Directory? Call 217-737-7418 to get listed.
Larry
and Margaret "Peggi" Pech of Lincoln will
celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an
open house on Sunday from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the
Lincoln Woman's Club, 230 N. McLean, at the
corner of McLean and Delavan. Family and friends
are invited to attend and socialize. Cake and
punch will be served. The couple requests no
gifts please.
Larry and the former Peggi Evans were married
June 30, 1962, at St. Patrick Church in Merna.
The church was leveled by a tornado in 1982, but
Larry and Peggi are still standing. They are the
parents of two sons, Jerry (and Rhonda) of Round
Lake Beach and Lawrence, who is deceased. They
also have four grandchildren: Kayla, Shane,
April and Cory.
Photo provided by the Peches
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Longer life spans shifting focus toward dignity, quality of life ... Seniors urged to apply for Circuit Breaker grant by June 30;
Program ends July 1 ... How to ease arthritis pain ... Springfield Social Security office moves to new location ... Avoid becoming 'unscoreable' and maintain your credit history as
you age ... Disability: What you don't know can hurt you ... Tips to help seniors avoid identity thieves ... Consuming more fatty acids may reduce symptoms of dry eye ...
Medicare releases home health compare tool
News & information for
the seniors in our community
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LDN - Entertainment
This file photo
shows singer-actress Victoria Justice arriving at Nickelodeon's
25th annual Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles on March 31. Justice released
a second soundtrack, "Victorious 2.0," for her hit Nickelodeon series, "Victorious." She co-wrote some of the tracks
-- which
also feature her cast mates -- and said making music for the
show is helping her grow as an artist.
Chicago
Cubs' Steve Clevenger, right, celebrates with third base coach Pat Listach after
hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against
the Houston Astros in Chicago on Friday.
Weather alert: Excessive
heat warning in effect until 7 p.m. Sunday
Outdoor burn advisory
ALMH serves as cooling center
From the health
dept.:
Take precautions to stay healthy in the heat
Legalities could force Lincoln ward reduction
Culver's donates almost $3,000 to local schools
ALMH to sponsor blood drive at
Lincoln Masonic Center
Charron's
Auto Repair supports Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
Illinois EPA
issues air quality alert People in sensitive groups should take extra
precautions
Snap,
crackle, pop
Watering tips
By Jennifer
Fishburn, University of Illinois
Extension
Drought report
for central and southeast Illinois
'Baseball and the Presidency' July 7 at
presidential library
Millikin University to put on
'Monday Visit Days' in July
Letter: Video gaming
issue needs more
public opinion and review
GOP legislators want Illinois to opt out of Obamacare
Medicaid expansion
Supreme Court ruling preserves critical patient protections
for families affected by cancer Illinois should now finalize
implementation of health care law to benefit cancer patients,
survivors and families
Library notes
Police reports
Fire and rescue
reports
Fighting Illini basketball
Leonard selected 11th in NBA draft by
Portland Trail Blazers take Illini center
in lottery
