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 The
Lincoln Jaycees are a not-for-profit organization that services
Lincoln and the surrounding communities. The Lincoln Jaycees give
young people between the ages of 18 and 40 the tools they need to
build the bridges of success for themselves in the areas of business
development, management skills, individual training, community
service, and international connections. The Lincoln Jaycees host
various community activities such as Easter Egg Hunt, Senior Feast,
Breakfast with Santa, & Angel Tree. We have a variety of management
and fundraising projects such as Haunted House and Speedway 50/50.
 YMCA
Home School P.E.
The winter session of the YMCA Home School P.E. program
begins Thursday, November 13th. Each week the children will
experience warm ups, relays, and play fun gym games with their
peers. This program is for home schooled children age 5 and up, and
gives the children an excellent opportunity to exercise, have fun,
and socialize. For more information, call 735-3915.
Honor
students announced at WLB
West Lincoln Broadwell is pleased to announce their honor
students for the first nine weeks of the semester. Close Up is also
pleased to acknowledge these young achievers by gladly posting this
information. (Click here.)
Zion
Lutheran Speech results
Three Zion
Lutheran School students earned top marks from their judges at the
Illinois Elementary School Association state speech contest held
Friday at Cantrall Intermediate School.
Receiving top
Judge's Choice Awards were: Teran Madigan for her solo acting
piece, "Grounded"; Kendall Katz for her solo acting selection
"Happily Never After," and Jesse & Josh Mangano for their duet,
"Holy Moses."
Additional
performances receiving number one ratings included Joe Ahrends for
Impromptu Speaking; Grace Sheley & Kendall Katz for Improv Duet;
Grace Sheley & Jason Sheley- Duet Acting; Caleb Sager & Josh Mangano-
Improv Duet; Jesse Mangano & Jason Sheley- Improv Duet; and Aaron
Butler & Justin Broom- Improv Duet.
Rachel Marlin &
Kathryn Arneaud received a II rating for their duet acting, as did
Lukas Nash & Andrew Wibben for improv duet acting.
The Eagles' Speech
Team is coached by Marty Ahrends, Marcia Arneaud and Becky Katz.
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Low
interest business loans
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
would like to remind all new and existing businesses of their small
business revolving loan program. Financing is available NOW to begin
or expand your business at LOW interest rates. The loan only
requires that 1 job is created or maintained for every $20,000
borrowed. All interest paid supports Community Action. Typical loan
amounts are from $30,000 to $150,000 for 10 year terms. Call
Community Action Fiscal Officer, Kathy Inman today at 217-732-2159
ext. 248 for an application or more information!
HOLIDAY
COOKIE TRAYS
The Humane Society of Logan County will be baking
for the holidays. Call 217-732-4540 to order your assorted 3 dozen
tray for $15.00. Deadline to order is December 8, 2008. Pick-up will
be at Graue, Inc on December 13, 2008. Enjoy homemade goods and help
the stray, homeless, abandoned and neglected animals of Logan
County.
Got a good piece of news, information or
something that we can all brag about? If you do e-mail Mike and let
us tell everyone about it. Plus you can win cash. Every submission,
whether we use it or not, will get your name in the "Close Up" grab
bag. At the end of the month we will draw a name and someone will
get $25.00 just for dropping us an e-mail. If you wish, we will be
happy to donate your winnings to the organization of your choice.
You can contact Mike at
mikefak@lincolndailynews.com.
[By
MIKE FAK]
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