Best Friends Animal Hospital	CEFCU
Copper Creek Cottages	Cricket Wireless
Heritage Packaging	Lincoln Dental
Napa Auto Parts	Sew Personal Embroidery

For the weekend, the pink shirt pictures posted are those of Best Friends Animal Hospital, CEFCU, Copper Creek, Cricket Wireless, Heritage Packaging, Lincoln Dental, Napa Auto Parts and Sew Personal Embroidery. The first seven pictures are of Lincoln area businesses, while the eighth picture - Sew Personal embroidery is from Atlanta, making these lovely folks unique in the grouping.

We're reminded that while we all have many common attributes, we are unique inside due to our genetic structure. There are now genetic tests that can be performed to determine if a person is more likely to develop breast cancer in her or his lifetime. The tests are most often recommended when there is a long or recurring history of breast cancer among other members of the family. Genetic testing is an option you should review with your doctor. The doctor will advise you if the testing is worthwhile for you.

Photo by Karen Hargis and Roy Logan

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On Monday, the final stages of cleaning up the contaminated soil on Third Street next door to the Logan County Department of Public Health will begin. This is the site of the former Lincoln Street Department. From 1873 to 1935, the property was the city's gas plant, where coal was used to create gas for consumer use as well as municipal use. The old gas plant created a bi-product that, according to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, is a soil contaminate. Common Wealth Edison and Nicor Gas are responsible for doing the soil reclamation, which should take about 18 months to complete.

Photos by Nila Smith