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GOOD NEIGHBORS
More trees grow in Lincoln thanks to high school students
[APRIL 29, 2000] Hard work and some generous contributions are making the city of Lincoln a greener and pleasanter place. Putting in the hard work are the 38 members of the National Honor Society at Lincoln Community High School and their sponsors, teachers Judy Dopp and Laura Horton, along with the science students of Jim Vipond. The various kinds of contributions are coming from many sources.

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Third graders at Central School received white pine seedlings to plant in
observance of Arbor Day. The program, sponsored by the Logan County Soil and Water Conservation District, teaches students how to
plant and care for trees.

A DAY IN THE LIFE
Craft shop a new venture
for Mt. Pulaski woman

[APRIL 29, 2000] Pam Cooper is taking a break from being a farmer’s wife. Now she’s sitting “On the Other Side of the Fence,” or to be more precise, on the other side of the counter in her craft shop of that name at 109 South Kickapoo St. “I was just a housewife with two kids. I did my civic duties by being in school activities and I stayed home and raised both my sons. Now that my children are out of the house, this gives me something to do.”

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[APRIL 29, 2000] Law and Courts lists the latest reports from the Lincoln
City Police Department and the Logan County Sheriff's Department. All citizens listed in the police reports are innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. The
Lincoln Daily News does not list the names or exact addresses of
individuals, unless convicted and over the age of 21. Listings include
police reports, marriage licenses and dissolutions, and weekly court reports.