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October 22, 2010

BUSINESS & AG
Wines, coffees, biers 
and sweets
[MAY 4, 2000]  Grapes and Grounds Café had its grand opening Monday, May 1, at 125 Sangamon St. in Lincoln.  The café serves imported coffees, wines and biers. The café hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.  On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays it will remain open as late as the adjacent Eckert’s Fine Dining.

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SPORTS TALK
Here come the Cubs...and how 'bout those Cardinals?

[MAY 4, 2000]  At posting time, the 2000 Major League baseball season was well under way.  The St. Louis Cardinals find themselves in first place for the first time since 1996, and the Cubs are excited to have Kerry Wood and possibly Ishmael Valdes back.  Before it is all said and done, it’s quite likely that these two teams will be battling their other central division foes for the title.  This week the LDN takes a brief look at these two teams and tries to assess their chances.

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HEALTH & FITNESS
Step up to 
summer safety
[MAY 4, 2000]  Summer is almost here. It is a time for lazy afternoons, vacations and picnics. And with these fun summer activities comes the arrival of high temperatures, unbearable humidity and a whole slew of potential hot weather hazards. Do you know how to beat the heat for an enjoyable summer?

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ORGANIZATIONS
An interview with Ladies Day speaker Dee Brestin

[MAY 4, 2000]  Dee Brestin was the keynote speaker at the annual Ladies Day seminar held on the campus of Lincoln Christian College on Wednesday, April 26. Over 1,300 Christian woman attended from all over the state of Illinois and Indiana, Missouri and Ohio.  These women come to Lincoln hoping to be encouraged by the speakers and also to enjoy the fellowship of so many ladies.

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