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Lincoln,
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posted daily aT NOON (CDT)
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September 27, 2000
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Public
library receives donation for large-print books
[JULY 17, 2000]
At
its July 12 meeting, the Eagles Auxiliary #2708 of Lincoln presented
a $500 check to Richard Sumrall of the Lincoln Public Library for
the purchase of large-print books. The donation represents the Eagle
Auxiliary’s continued commitment to providing funds for books to
aid vision-impaired readers. Since 1991 the Eagles Auxiliary #2708
has contributed over $4,500 to the library’s large-print program.
For more information on the library’s large-print books, call
732-8878 or visit the library at 725 Pekin St.
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Watching
the corn grow
[JULY
17, 2000] Have
you heard about the latest craze on the Internet? It seems that a
leading farm publication in Iowa got the wise idea to post a Web cam
in an Iowa cornfield. Why? Why else but to let curious onlookers
watch the corn grow!
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story]
Now
that sweet corn will soon be abundant at roadside stands, send
in
your favorite corn recipes to share with other LDN readers. ldneditor@lincolndailynews.com
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An
interview with Jeff Mayfield
 Tomczak
next to tackle
Lincoln High School football challenge
Part
6 of 6
[JULY 17, 2000]
A
new football coach has hit town. Ron Tomczak faces many challenges
coming into his first season with the Lincoln Railers. With this in
mind Coach Tomczak has come here with a plan...with a strategy to
turn things around. Part 6 is the conclusion of a series of questions and answers from an interview conducted by LDN
Sports Talk writer Jeff Mayfield with Coach Tomczak. All six parts
are posted today. Get the inside
scoop on how Coach Tomczak sizes up our team in the CS8, his
strategy, philosophy and training plans to manage our team.
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story]
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 "Logan
County Wildlife"
[JULY 17, 2000]
Birds,
bugs, amphibians and rodents are among the animals found in Logan
County and in the new LDN crossword puzzle.
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Optimist
Club reports on June meeting
[JULY 17, 2000]
At
the June meeting of the Lincoln Optimist Club, Christina Dye,
second-place winner in the Illinois District Essay Contest, received
a plaque from Milton Wiggers, past governor of the Illinois
District.
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story]
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Community pictures
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IGA is stocking up for
reopening day Monday, July 17. Bill Campbell (left) and Charlie
Lee (right), stand in front of fully stocked freezers. Fire and smoke
caused damage that forced IGA to close their doors since late
January.
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Sophomore Jenny Boehl and junior Anna Finch
say they are enjoying the summer.
"We rollerblade every day."
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Advanced
handbell choir to perform in Lincoln
[JULY 17, 2000]
Bells
In Motion, an advanced handbell choir from Springfield, will be
presenting "Ring Around the World," a pops concert of
international music, at St. John United Church of Christ in Lincoln
on Sunday, July 23, at 3:30 p.m. The concert will feature music from
"Les Miserables," "Russian Sailor's Dance," and
"El Capitan" march.
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story]
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LAW
& COURTS
 Police reports
[JULY
17, 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 weekly court reports, marriage licenses and
dissolutions.
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story]
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