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Lincoln Park District Egg Hunt enjoyed by many in spite of the windy chill

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[April 04, 2018]  During the week last week, there were times when many wondered if there would be an Easter Egg Hunt at the Lincoln Park District on Saturday. The weather forecast seemed to indicate that Saturday would start out rainy.

On Wednesday the Park District put the word out that if it were rainy, the event would be postponed one week to April 7th.

Then, on Friday, Abby Neece of the Park District sent word that the determination of whether or not the hunt would go on this weekend would be made at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. Saturday morning came, and Neece sent out the following comment: "The Easter Egg Hunt will be happening today at 10:00 a.m. on the Driving Range!! Please dress warm and be prepared to get a little wet but it will be fun! Make sure and bring a basket too!"

Indeed sprinkles were in the air at 10 a.m. but nothing really heavy, It was chilly, but kids were well bundled and anxious to participate in the annual dash for eggs on the driving range.

Neece said that looking at the long-range weather forecast, and there appeared to be a possibility that this Saturday would be better than next, so the decision was made to go forward. Park District Director John Andrews was out with his megaphone ready to get the dash started when the clock struck 10. He laughed and said that he was afraid the press would dub the PD people as nuts for hold the event outside on Saturday, but it was still going to be a fun day for everyone, just a little chilly.

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The numbers this year were definitely down, more than likely due to the cold weather, plus this was a holiday weekend, and that may have interfered as well. None-the-less the kids on hand were anxious and excited to get out there and grab up as many eggs as would fit in their bags or baskets. With slightly smaller numbers, there were more than enough eggs around to help kids reach their goals.
 

Also on hand for the morning was the Easter Bunny and his helper. The two were busy before and after the egg hunt handing out hugs and candy, and offering photo ops for anxious parents who wanted their annual shot of their child with the big white rabbit.

Eggs were scattered according to four age groups: 0 to 2, 3 to 4, 5 to 6, and 7 to 8. When Andrews gave the word each age group took its turn charging onto the driving range to grab up candy and special eggs with promises of prizes that could be collected at the clubhouse at the edge of the driving range.

This year the annual Lincoln Park District Easter Egg Hunt was sponsored by Memorial Behavioral Health, Generations at Lincoln, Lincoln D.A.R.E., Lincoln Daily News, and Lincoln Walmart.

[Nila Smith]

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