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[MAY 3, 2001]  Each winter Logan County Soil and Water Conservation District conducts a poster contest for all the fifth-graders in the county. This year's conservation theme for the posters was "Lines on the Land." Events included a classroom presentation along with a video.

Winners of the poster contest were Hanna Laramee, first place, $20; Pat Gleason and Kaitlyn Kutz, tied for second place, $10 each; and Christina Stoll, third place, $5.

[First- and second-place winners from Elkhart sit with their teacher, Mrs. Ann Olson. From left to right are Hanna Laramee, Pat Gleason and Kaitlyn Kutz.]

[The third-place winner, Christina Stoll, is from Zion Lutheran School in Mount Pulaski. She is pictured here with her teacher, Mrs. Jean Davis.]

Winners of honorable mention in the contest included Shekinah Pelc from New Wine School, Jarod Parrott from Elkhart Grade School, Jamie Curry from Elkhart Grade School and Dustin Aylesworth from Zion Lutheran School in Mount Pulaski.

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[Mrs. Radtke and her third-grade class at Elkhart Grade School hold their white pine seedlings.]

The Logan County Soil and Water Conservation District distributes trees to all the third-graders in the county each year for Arbor Day. Resource conservationist Steve Bracey delivered white pine seedlings to the third-grade class at Elkhart Grade School and gave a short presentation in observance of Arbor Day.

[APRIL 27, 2001]  Chester-East Lincoln and the Lincoln Police Department are beginning violence prevention instruction as early as possible: kindergarten. And as Officer Montcalm and kindergarten teachers Mrs. Foran and Mrs. Warnisher have learned, the message is sinking in.

When Officer Montcalm arrived the students shared with him how the techniques that he had taught them in earlier sessions were working. They shared specifically how they used his tips to control their anger during the week. A couple of kindergarteners said they used the breathing technique. Others tried talking through disputes or going to an adult.

The violence prevention curriculum focuses on three things: cooperation, understanding it is OK to disagree, and a "Healthy and Positive People Alphabet."

In the first class session, the students learned two BIG words, which they were able to recall even in the third lesson: cooperation and disagreements. The class defined cooperation as "working together." The students also remembered that when it comes to disagreements, it is OK to disagree, because everybody is different.

During the second session, the students worked through an activity book that illustrated ways to control anger. In addition to the breathing technique and discussing problems, students also learned to yell into a pillow or count to 10 slowly.

After a short review of the last two classes, Officer Montcalm took the students through the Healthy and Positive People Alphabet. The class met trusted adults such as an Ambulance driver, Doctor, Firefighter, McGruff, Neighbors, Police officer and Sheriff. They reviewed dangerous habits to avoid, such as Cigarettes and Guns, and good habits to practice: Buckle-up, Exercise, Helmets, Jump rope, Kites, Orange juice, Reading, Vegetables, Washing hands and Zipping coats.

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[When Officer Montcalm arrived, the students shared the techniques he had taught that they used during the week to control their anger.]

[Students listed the messages they learned in the two songs.]

The two kindergarten classes also listened to two songs. The first was about playing it safe and taking a bite out of crime. It instructed the students to look left, right and left before crossing the street, learn their address and phone numbers, and never let strangers know that they are home alone. The second song, "Stop the Violence," suggested ways students can help reduce violence.

Before leaving, each student received a McGruff sheriff’s badge-sticker. After next week’s session, each student will be awarded a certificate for the completion of the violence prevention program for kindergarteners.

Educators and officers alike hope that the students will remember and use the simple tips and easy habits they learned in kindergarten to reduce the level of violence around them.

[Jean Ann Carnley]

U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood spoke to Mr. Jeff Cooper's and Ms. Ruth 
Sloot's first hour civics and economics classes Monday.

[APRIL 7, 2001]  Talent: Think of the word, apply it to Lincoln Community High School, and whom do you think of? Our recently honored basketball star Greg Alexander? Sports is not the only place you’ll find all-stars. How about Kyle Sitton? Haven’t heard of him? Well, the talents of Sitton and many other LCHS students were on display Thursday evening at the second annual LCHS Showcase of Talents. From 6:30 to 8:30, any and all could walk the halls of LCHS and admire the many skills of our next generation.

[Click here to see photos from the LCHS Showcase of Talents]

From cookies in Ms. Silano’s Culinary Arts room to entertainment centers outside of Mr. Spear’s woodworking shop, the many and varied skills could be seen, felt, heard and tasted (yum)! For the record, Sitton is a junior in Mr. Parrott’s welding class. He made the 7-foot-tall "welding man" on display in the gym foyer.

Mr. Jim Moore, the electronics teacher, demonstrated an electronic car, built by his students, that would change direction whenever it sensed an object in front of it. In Mr. Moore’s computer classes the students learn how to assemble a computer from "parts" to "power on!"

In Ms. Welsh’s advanced biology class, students had constructed displays of cell and city models, giving insights for comparisons between the real and the micro worlds.

Some displays taught you things without you realizing it. The students from the math classes were playing miniature golf on a course they constructed themselves. The lesson? No, not how to subtract strokes from your score, but a hidden lesson in geometric angles.

Ms. Chamberlain’s display for the Survey of Family and Consumer Science class concentrated on the importance of milk. Students made milkshakes for consumption. They also took donations for Child Abuse Awareness Month, with proceeds going to DCFS. This class, formerly known as home ec, is doing a good job preparing its students for the "real world" after graduation.

In Mr. Parrott’s welding class, students learn basic and advanced welding techniques, such as MIG and TIG welding. Plaques for top honors, awarded from competitions over the past six years, are proudly displayed in the woodworking shop.

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His woodworking students learn the basics about using the tools and safety, at the beginning of the school year, and work throughout the year on various projects. The large desk, built by Dani Moser, on display outside of the woodworking shop, was an example of the fine craftsmanship of Mr. Spear’s students.

Ms. Silano’s culinary class was, probably, the most popular. The delicious food made by her students was eagerly gobbled up by parents and students alike.

Upstairs, in the band room, a new school anthem composed by students Jason Yarcho and Kyle Pepperell could be seen and heard.

Not on display at LCHS, but a project that can be seen in the Mayfair subdivision, is a 1½ story house in the midst of construction by students involved with the Lincoln Land Technical Education Center (LTEC). Under the guidance and tutelage of Bill Marquardt, area students bus out to the building site daily. They learn basic construction skills and put those skills to work. After completion, the house will be sold to the highest bidder. Any profits go toward the house to be built by next year’s LTEC students. This is the 35^th year for building houses by LCHS students.

These projects, and many more that were on display, were ample proof of the abundant talents of the kids attending LCHS. With the instruction and guidance of the dedicated teachers of LCHS nurturing this talent, our next generation appears to be in good hands.

[Jim Stone]

Honors & Awards

[MAY 7, 2001]  Laine Dreusicke has been selected to the office of vice president of the pre-law chapter of the Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity at the University of Illinois-Champaign. She is James Scholar honor student and is currently a sophomore majoring in international studies. Ms. Dreusicke is a 1999 graduate of Lincoln Community High School.

[MAY 4, 2001]   

High honor list — Kyle Atteberry, Brandon Babbs, Audrey Beach, Emily Bechtel, Jenna Behle, Beth Boch, Kelsey Carnahan, Patrick Charette, Sidney Comstock, Samantha Conrady, Lindsey Dirks, Abigail Ebelherr, Joseph Gillen, Allison Hower, Stephanie Humble, Caleb Jurgens, Michael Kasa, Jason Leisinger, Abigail Matson, Adam McGee, Megan Osborn, Anna Schick, Andrew Schreiber, Emily Shattuck, Mitchell Sheley, Kimberly Steffens, Jordan Tabb, Corrine Thorsen, Kelsey Washam, Brian Whalen, Jessica Whalen, Nathan Whiteman, Emilie Young

Honor list — Deanna Acuff, Fay Allison, Sarina Berry, Sean Bova, Cara Brewer, Erica Brickey, Elizabeth Brown, Katherine Buse, Kyle Charron, Jennifer Cook, Kasey Courtwright, Kathy Coyle, Brianna Dennis, Danielle Edwards, Aaron Eimer, Jenna Gleason, Zachary Goodman, Roberta Green, Samantha Hudelson, Kyle Jackson, Sarah Jacob, Trent Kavelman, Katrina Kelley, Jillian Kimberlin, Cynthia Kleinman, Sara Koehne, Heather Koester, Scott Lee, Justin Matheny, Allison Matthews, Shaun Mattingly, Jason Melton, Elizabeth Meyer, Miles Musick, Corinne O’Donoghue, Emilly Patrick, Emmanuel Payne, Amanda Perry, Kirstin Rawlins, Bradly Reinhart, Angela Ridgeway, Sarah Satterfield, Gregory Saylor, Sierra Schacht, Sarah Shanle, Curtis Simpson, Shaun Thompson, Rachael Tibbs, Aaron Uphoff, Nicole Vincent, Danelle White, Kenneth Zessin II

Honorable mention — Andrew Aper, Darrin Babbs, Lisa Berkshire, Cory Bruns, Jessica Carey, Stephanie Couch, Cassandra Dahman, Brittany Farris, Melissa Gohl, Sabrina Harris, Amy Holmes, Karen Hulett, Ashley Johnson, Paul Johnson, Erik Knecht, Christopher Kurtz, Stephanie Martin, Christopher Matson, Emily Mills, Sarah Nelson, Christopher Podunajec, Douglas Rohrer, Alyssa Schneider, Cara Slack, Dustin Sparks, Holly Swinda, Andrew Tillman, Shelley Wheat

Grade 10

High honor list — Megan Boyer, Elizabeth Brooks, Justin Bruns, Erin Clark, Jennifer Davis, Amanda Davison, Jamie Eckert, Megan Fleming, Kirsten Gandenberger, Tyler Gehlbach, Amanda Harmsen, Yolanda Hill, Robert Irving, Chelsea Jones, Kari Lambert, Jerrod Marten, Sara Matthews, Kari McFadden, Lydia Moehring, Omar Obaisi, Abrigail Sasse, Miranda Schumann, Amanda Shelley, Lindsay Struebing, Gerardo Valdés, Rian Welles, Jennifer Whalen, Eldon Wiggers, Melissa Windham

Honor list — Jerad Alberts, Christopher Allen, Emily Bakken, Shana Bean, Joel Brassfield, Elizabeth Carmitchel, Dominique Dawson, James Ewins, Timothy Fak, Cory Farmer, Jamie Fuiten, George Gahr, Joshua Gibson, Thomas Gramley, Jamie Hamblin, Brandin Heidbreder, Kenzi Huelskoetter, Christopher Hurley, Candace Landers, Amanda Mahler, Charlotte Malerich, Deborah Martincic, Mary Mittelsteadt, Keayana Moore, Adrienne Neal, Daniel Oller, Adam Ramlow, Stanton Schumacher, Kasey Slack, Bret Tripplett, Anna Volk, Collin Voyles, Julianna Wood, Christina Xamis

Honorable mention — Joel Andreasen, Melissa Aper, Amy Butts, Reid Conklen, Holley Curry, Samantha Davison, Jason Fitzpatrick, Jason Fulmer, James Fults, Joshua Gallagher, Brandon Judd, Carrie Loveall, Carrie Meyrick, Ann Nicholson, John Peters, Jonathan Powley, Ashley Presswood, Allyson Ray, Jeanna Reed, Travis Schleder, Holly Shehorn, Brianna Sheldon, Toby Tobias, Eric Weaver, Deamondo Welsh

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High honor list — Tracy Allen, Wesley Allen, Michael Aper, Clint Awe, Veronica Babbs, Laura Baker, William Barmes, Jeffrey Barringer, Ryan Bast, Sarah Bates, Heather Bean, Lisa Behle, Emilee Bender, Linda Birnbaum, Jo Borowiak, Matthew Boyer, Stephanie Brady, Jessica Bree, Jessica Bryant, Tera Buccholz, Jennifer Buffington, Mary Burlington, Alan Cade, Sarah Carrillo, Adam Chrismore, Victoria Cooper, Katie Courtwright, Christina Crowe, Ashley Dammerman, Callie Davison, Kerry Dobihal, Kelly Dowling, Lauren Eckhardt, Megan Franz, Catherine Frazier, Lindsay Froschauer, Andrew Frost, Angelenea Galbreath, Katherine Gillen, Kelli Gleason, Shannon Jacobs, Lisa Johnson, Amanda Kilhoffer, Michelle Kilhoffer, Rachel Knight, Brian Lee, Rachael Liesman, Holly Maestas, Ashley Marten, Michael Martin, Joshua McMullen, Britne Meyer, Jonathan Meyer, Noor Obaisi, Jeremiah Ohmart, Heather Otto, Laura Phillips, Abbey Sabo, Wesley Schaub, Daniel Schick, Adam Schonauer, Blake Schoonover, Jacob Shanle, Lesley Skelton, Rachael Slayton, Daniel Sparks, Melissa Story, Darcy White, Stacey Willis

Honor list — James Abbott, Jessica Alexander, Cara Aussieker, Colleen Ayars, Brady Baker, Elisha Bateman, Candace Battin, Christopher Berger, Rachel Buchholz, James Cabit Jr., Micole Caskey, Angioletta Curcuru, Sara Farkas, Jennifer Florey, Amanda Giles, Brandi Guzouskis, Christina Kennett, Andrew Knopp, Kimberly Koester, Scott Maestas, Derrick McCray, Caroline McLean, Laura Pollett, Lori Reinwald, Brittany Shaw, Brooke Siltman, Jodee Tibbs, Amber Wright, Ashley Wurth

Honorable mention — Eric Agostino, Katie Fitzpatrick, Ross Green, Beau Hanger, Heather Hudelson, Timothy Kerns, Ashley Kurtz, John Metz, Shirley Nalley, Anne Thorsen, Emily Wilkinson, Colt Wright

Grade 12

High honor list — Carmen Altman, Matthew Aper, Jonathan Ashley, Brian Aussieker Jacqueline Bakken, Brandon Banister, William Barton, William Bates Jr., Nicholas Bay, Brayton Boss, Nicole Bottrell, Ashley Boyer, Glendon Bradley, Brittany Charette, Carlos Chavez, Shannon Chrismore, Sara Conklen, Angela Couch, Ali Davidson, Anna Davison, Johnathan Davison, Justin Dedman, Brittney Dellow, Matthew Duckworth, Ann Elliott, Colleen Fitzsimmons, Adam Freeman, Christopher Fuiten, James Glenn, Rebecca Gramley, Rebecca Hahn, Carrie Hoffert, Misty Horath, Tara Hower, Erin Hudelson, Allison Humbert, Molly Johnson, Summer Johnson, Jeffrey Jones, Jay Jording, BreeAnn Kelly, Kirsten Knutilla, Joseph Kuro, Matthew Kurtz, Kristofer Langellier, Ashley Lee, Allison Leonard, Max Letterly, Elizabeth Logan, Derek Lohrenz, Raymond Loveall, Angela Maestas, Tyler Malerich, Rafael Mancini, Jessica McDougall, Kimberly McFadden, Kristi Melton, Christopher Meyer, Brittany Muck, Morgan Murphy, Amber Otto, Danielle Peifer, Kyle Pepperell, Alison Perring, Tyler Perry, Christy Peters, Shawn Pettit, Kristin Petty, James Phelan, Sarah Priest, Amy Rehtmeyer, John Robb, Amy Ryan, Stephanie Savery, Hilary Schweitzer, Craig Shattuck, Nicholas Shaw, Jake Sheley, Jameson Sheley, Laura Shelley, Amber Skelton, Benjamin Sloot, Angela Spickard, Miranda Stone, Timothy Uphoff, Harley Utterback, Adam Wessbecker, Stephanie West, Bradley Widmer, Danielle Winter, Paul Yarcho

Honor list — Naomi Adams, Greggory Alexander, Jamie Baker, Andrew Bartman, Ashley Bowen, Geoffrey Brown, Amy Case, Susan Chon, Jessica Colvin, James Fleshman, Aaron Freesmeier, Thomas Gallagher, Michael Hickman, Amy Humbert, Tristan Lemme, Matthew Maple, Ted Michalsen, Reuhama Miller, Elisabet Montagut, Tiffany Short, Jeffrey Skaggs, Adam Skelton, Shelli Skelton, Joshua Specketer, Christy Stiles, Zachary Tibbs, Darren Vinyard, Breeann Werth

Honorable mention — Jacklyn Aper, Marla Camilo, Kory Conrady, Joshua Fulk, Jeremy Galligos, Kyle Gleason, Rebecca Harmon, Christopher Killebrew, Aaron Matson, Amanda McDougall, Danielle Mosier, Rebecca Oller, Joanie Shaub, Joshua Sinnett, Lindsey Spurling, Quentin Workman

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Straight-A honor roll — Hannah Clevenger, Matthew Curry, Korey Davis, Jacqueline Jason

High honors (3.80 and above) — Scott Mason, Damien Schlitt, Jesse Wilham

Honors (3.50-3.79) — Thomas Becker, Caleb Dirks, Sarah Stratton, Timothy VanPelt

Honorable mention (3.00-3.49) — Kristin Beckers, Nicholas Davis, Ashley Jackson, Shannon Lippolt, Emily Minick, Andrew Volle

Straight-A honor roll — Nicole Bensko, Lindsay Clements, Mark Cochran, Angela Dumire, Sally Maske, Ashley McCormick, Justin Richner

High honors (3.80 and above) — Emily Allspach, Cara Cannon, Tiffany Conaway, Lisa DaVault, Rex Davis, Angela Dirks, Stefanie Eades, Matthew Fuller, Michael Stoll, Nicholas Waymire

Honors (3.50-3.79) — Ryan Gieseke, Katherine Oglesby, Cassandra Rogers

Honorable mention (3.00-3.49) — Zachary Cyrulik, Todd Deibert, Lacey Hild, Kristin Hummel, Michelle Kmetz, Samuel Morrow, Brandon Neale

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Straight-A honor roll — Larry Coers, Mary Curry, Carolyn Hudson, Colton McClellan, Sarah Nichols, Jacob Tierney, Rebecca Tobias, Andrew Waymire

Honors (3.50-3.79) — Jessica Rhodes, Christopher Schaffenacker, Marcy Wilham

Honorable mention (3.00-3.49) — David Clevenger, Lesli Crady, Mathew Davis, Brittany Faith, Christina Gardner, Ryan Kunken, Michelle Montgomery, Blane Olson, Hallie Reeley, Chet Reynolds, Kristin Rucks, Erin Schmidt, Nathaniel Tierney, Ray Wilson

Straight-A honor roll — David Allspach, Kenneth Cowan, Bethany Dulle, Jonathan Erlenbush, Stephanie Jason, Thomas Maske, Bradley Stoll

High honors (3.80 and above) — Casey McCormick, Mary Olson, Timothy Poffenbarger

Honors (3.50-3.79) — Susan Cochran, Michael Jones, Bethany Snelson, Caleb Whitson

Honorable mention (3.00-3.49) — Kaycie Clayton, Brian Clements, Tyson Durst, Duane Gieseke, Traci Howe, Steven Loveall, Cortney McCormick, Joseph Moore, Casey Rogers, Andrew Stewart, Allison Stoll, Christopher Vaughan

Announcements

[MARCH 15, 2001]  Junior high school and high school students have an opportunity to attend summer camp offered by the Touch of Nature Environmental Center at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. These camps combine adventure skills such as canoeing, caving, camping and hiking with a challenge to both physically and mentally develop an awareness and respect for our environment.

 Through a series of activities, campfire discussions and presentations, students are involved in current environmental issues, which will help them become problem-solvers of the future. This appears to be an excellent opportunity for any student interested in the field of conservation.

This year's programs include Ozark canoeing expeditions for high school students and the Ozark Riverways Canoe Trip for sixth- to eighth-grade students. Program information has been sent to all high school and junior high schools in Logan County.

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The Logan County Soil and Water Conservation District will be sponsoring one full scholarship or two partial scholarships, depending on the number of applications received. Students interested in information concerning scholarship applications and funding should contact the district office, 1650 Fifth St. Road in Lincoln, (217) 732-2010, Ext. 3.

Students need to submit a short description of their interests and why they would like to attend one of the workshops. The deadline for applications is May 11.

[Logan County SWCD news release]

School Menus

• Lincoln Elementary Schools

• Mount Pulaski Grade School

Lincoln Elementary Schools

Breakfast menus

(Milk is served with all meals)

Monday, May 7 — Cereal, toast with apple butter, juice

Tuesday, May 8 — Cream of wheat, toast, fruit

Wednesday, May 9 — Cereal, cinnamon toast, juice

Thursday, May 10 — Fruit pie, toast

Friday, May 11 — Cereal, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, juice

Monday, May 14 — Cereal, cinnamon toast, juice

Tuesday, May 15 — Scrambled eggs, potatoes, toast

Wednesday, May 16 — Cereal, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, juice

Thursday, May 17 — Silver dollar pancakes with syrup, sausage patty, fruit

Friday, May 18 — Trix yogurt, rice crispy treat, fruit

Monday, May 21 — Cook’s choice

Tuesday, May 22 — Cook’s choice

Wednesday, May 23 — No breakfast (school year ends)

Lunch menus

(Milk is served with all meals)

Monday, May 7 — Corn dogs, baked beans, snack crackers, fruit cocktail

Tuesday, May 8 — Salisbury steak, corn, bread and butter, peaches

Wednesday, May 9 — Beefy nachos, green beans, pudding, pears

Thursday, May 10 — Submarine sandwich, hash brown, fresh veggies with dip, strawberry applesauce

Friday, May 11 — Oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, peas

Monday, May 14 — Shrimp shapes, broccoli and cauliflower with cheese, bread and butter, pears

Tuesday, May 15 — Hamburger on bun with cheese, french fries, peas, orange juice

Wednesday, May 16 — Pepperoni pizza, green beans, carrot sticks, applesauce

Thursday, May 17 — Ravioli with meat sauce, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, fruit cocktail

Friday, May 18 — Chicken tenders with sauce, corn, bread and butter, peaches

Monday, May 21 — Cook’s choice

Tuesday, May 22 — Cook’s choice

Wednesday, May 23 — No lunch (school year ends)

Mount Pulaski Grade School

Lunch menus

Notes:

Milk is served with all meals.

Condiments are served with all meals.

Students in grades three through eight may choose hot dog on a bun or peanut butter and jelly sandwich in place of main meal.

Students in grades six through eight may also choose a chef salad.

Monday, May 7 — Hot dog on a bun, potato wedges, carrots, pears, cookies

Tuesday, May 8 — Breaded chicken patty on a bun, lettuce, dill pickle, tri-tator, orange, rice crispy treat

Wednesday, May 9 — Chicken fingers, green beans, strawberries, cake, bread, oleo

Thursday, May 10 — Taco salad, cheese, sour cream, baked beans, peaches, pudding pop, bread, oleo, orange juice

Friday, May 11 — Hot ham and cheese on a bun, corn, pears, jello, potato chips

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Monday, May 14 — Sloppy Joes, tri-tator, mixed veggies, apple crisp

Tuesday, May 15 — Breaded fish on a bun, lettuce, pickle, peas, orange, rice crispy treat

Wednesday, May 16 — Oven chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, peaches, bread, oleo

Thursday, May 17 — Hamburger on a bun, cheese, pickle, potato wedges, strawberries, ice cream

Friday, May 18 — Cheese pizza, lettuce salad, green beans, applesauce, brownie

Monday, May 21 — Barbecued chicken on a bun, potato wedges, carrots, peaches, animal crackers

Tuesday, May 22 — Hot ham and cheese on a bun, mixed veggies, tri-tator, applesauce

Wednesday, May 23 — Corn dogs, peas, potato chips, strawberries, ice cream

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