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Features
Young authors to attend conference [MARCH 27, 2003] Two local students will attend the 29th statewide Young Authors Conference at Illinois State University on May 17. Jaci Gandenberger, daughter of Gil and Bonnie Gandenberger of 302 Sixth St., will be the seventh-grade Lincoln Junior High representative, and Marc Allen Haduch, son of Laura Haduch of 401 Community Drive, will attend as a second-grader from Mrs. Sharon Cline's class at Northwest School.
These students will share their manuscripts with other young authors, meet guest speakers and enjoy lunch at ISU. Special sessions will be available for parents. Manuscripts were submitted by these students: Jaci Gandenberger, seventh grade, LJHS, "Dancing at Disney" Brittany Reve, seventh grade, LJHS, "The Parade" Heather Meisenbach, sixth grade, Central, "Six Flags" Jason Stauffer, sixth grade, Northwest, "A Boy’s Dog" Michelle Miller, second grade, Adams, "The Vampire" Abby Ladwig, second grade, Adams, "Surprise Party" Marc Haduch, first grade, Northwest, "Joey’s Move" [News release]

Honors & Awards
Lincoln Junior High band members prove to be winners
[APRIL 4, 2003] The Lincoln Junior High band has been busy for the last week or two. Band students who performed at the Logan County Solo and Ensemble Contest all earned a first-place rating. The students who attended the contest were Daniel Parson, Jessie Owen, Merideth Laurence, Rebecca Kasa, Hannah Snyder, Lori Knollenberg, Nicki Shehorn and Brittany Reves. Sonya Twist earned two first superior ratings at the Illinois Grade School Music Association Solo and Ensemble Contest in Litchfield, and the entire band received a first-place rating at that contest. [LJHS press release]

Menus
Lincoln District 27 New Holland-Middletown West Lincoln-Broadwell

Lincoln Elementary School District 27
Breakfast (Milk served with all meals) Thursday, April 10 -- Cream of wheat, toast, fruit Friday, April 11 -- Cereal, cinnamon toast, juice Monday, April 21 -- Cereal, graham crackers, juice Tuesday, April 22 -- Sausage bagels, fruit Wednesday, April 23 -- Cereal, cinnamon toast, juice Thursday, April 24 -- Ham-egg-cheese burrito, fruit Friday, April 25 -- Cereal, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, juice [to top of second column in this section]	Lunch (Milk served with all meals) Thursday, April 10 -- Chili with crackers, cornbread, dill spear, cheese stick, whipped dessert Friday, April 11 -- Fish square on bun with tartar sauce, peas, celery sticks, peaches Monday, April 21 -- Barbecued chicken sandwich, french fries, pretzels, peaches Tuesday, April 22 -- Macaroni and cheese with ham slice, green beans, bread and butter, fruit cocktail Wednesday, April 23 -- Beef tamale pie with salsa, lettuce salad, corn, cinnamon applesauce Thursday, April 24 -- Corn dogs, barbecued beans, carrot sticks, jello with pears Friday, April 25 -- Pancakes with syrup, sausage links, hash brown, strawberries and bananas

New Holland-Middletown Elementary District 88
Two percent and chocolate milk, peanut butter, bread and butter available daily. Menu may be subject to change. Thursday, April 10 -- Hot dog, bun, corn, strawberries, peanut butter fingers Friday, April 11 -- Fish, peas, pears, Texas cake Monday, April 14 -- Chicken nuggets, carrot sticks, pineapple, no-bake cookie Tuesday, April 15 -- Corn dogs, corn, peaches, ice cream treat April 16-21 -- No school; spring break [to top of second column in this section]	Tuesday, April 22 -- Ravioli, green beans, pears, peach cobbler Wednesday, April 23 -- Spaghetti, green beans, peaches, oatmeal cake Thursday, April 24 -- Mac and cheese, peas, applesauce, sugar cookie Friday, April 25 -- Pizza, lettuce salad, pineapple, chocolate chip cookie Monday, April 28 -- Pig in a blanket, peas, pears, vanilla pudding Tuesday, April 29 -- Chicken patty, bun, cheesy potatoes, mandarin oranges, gushers Wednesday, April 30 -- Chicken taco, corn, peaches, oatmeal chocolate chip cookie

West Lincoln-Broadwell District 92
Milk served with every meal Thursday, April 10 -- Creamed turkey on biscuit, potatoes, broccoli and cheese, cake and fruit Friday, April 11 -- Fish fillet on bun, tarter sauce, french fries, slaw, ice cream sandwich Monday, April 14 -- Tenderloin on bun, cheesy potatoes, green beans, strawberry applesauce Tuesday, April 15 -- Hot ham and cheese, bun, chips and cheese, baked beans, peaches Wednesday, April 16 -- No school Thursday, April 17 -- No school Friday, April 18 -- No school [to top of second column in this section]	Monday, April 21 -- No school Tuesday, April 22 -- Sloppy joe on bun, potato wedges, slaw, peaches Wednesday, April 23 -- Ham horseshoe, french fries, raw vegetables, jello Thursday, April 24 -- Pizza, french fries, corn, mixed fruit Friday, April 25 -- Ham and cheese sub, tortilla chips and cheese, raw vegetables, applesauce Monday, April 28 -- Soft tacos, lettuce and cheese, potato wedges, corn, pears Tuesday, April 29 -- Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, green beans, garlic bread, mixed fruit Wednesday, April 30 -- Tenderloin on plate, potatoes and gravy, peas, fruit crisp

Announcements
Girl Scouts announce scholarship opportunities [JAN. 24, 2003] SPRINGFIELD -- Girl Scouts, Land of Lincoln Council is announcing college scholarship opportunities to all eligible Girl Scout members within the 6½-county jurisdiction who are continuing their education at an accredited college or university.
Girl Scouts attending an accredited college, university or technical school may apply for the Girl Scouts, Land of Lincoln Council Scholarship. This scholarship is a one-year, $1,000 award and is renewable. To qualify, girls must be currently registered with Girl Scouts, Land of Lincoln Council and have been a member with the council for a minimum of three years. Active Girl Scout members enrolling as a junior, senior or graduate student in an accredited college or university are eligible for the Linda S. Culver Scholarship. This scholarship is a one-year, $1,500 award and is renewable. To qualify, girls must be registered members with the Land of Lincoln Council and have been so for a minimum of three years. Girl Scouts enrolling at Springfield College in Illinois also have the opportunity to apply for the Springfield College Girl Scout Scholarship. This scholarship is a $500 award and is renewable. For more information, please contact the college's financial aid office directly at (217) 525-1420. [to top of second column in this article]	Finally, Senior Girl Scout Gold Award recipients graduating in 2003 are encouraged to apply for the Elks National Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship is a $6,000 award. Information on all Girl Scouts scholarships is available upon request by calling the Girl Scout Service Center, (217) 523-8159, or visiting www.girlscoutsllc.org. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. Friday, April 11. Please note the Springfield College Girl Scout Scholarship has its own deadline. Girl Scouting helps cultivate values and real-life skills so all girls will succeed as adults. Through the power of Girl Scouting and its all-girl environment, girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. [News release]

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