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Lincoln
Christian University hosting lectures, plenty to do at the park
district, and balloon fest quiz in Close Up
By Mike Fak
 
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[August
21, 2009]
Mayo
Clinic professor to lead bioethics seminar at Lincoln Christian
University
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Lincoln Christian University and the
Issachar Institute will welcome C. Christopher Hook, M.D. to its
campus on Thursday, Sept. 3, for a one-day seminar on "The
Challenge of Biotechnology."
Dr. Hook is an assistant professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic
College of Medicine in Rochester, Minn., and is internationally
recognized as an expert in biotechnology and bioethics. He will lead
a series of lectures and discussions on key bioethical issues. These
sessions are beneficial for health care professionals, pastors and
other clergy, college and seminary students, as well as those
interested in the field of medical technology. He will address
topics such as nanotechnology, neurotechnology, stem cell research,
reproductive technologies and human re-engineering or "transhumanism."
The seminar will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Restoration Hall,
Room R-49, on the LCU campus at 100 Campus View Drive. The cost is
$5 per person and includes materials. For more information about the
seminar, please contact Dr. Robert Kurka at
rkurka@lincolnchristian.edu or 217-732-3168, ext. 2248.
The
regular pool season at the Lincoln Park District will end on
Labor Day, Sept. 7. Although hours of operation will be reduced in
coming weeks, due to lack of lifeguards, we will be available for
lap swims and 6-and-under swims during the week as well. Family swim
nights should not be affected. There will be regular hours on
weekends.
As cooler weather approaches, continue your fitness at Lincoln
Park District's Indoor Sports Center. We have something for
everyone, from seniors to young adults. Use our specialized
equipment, cardio-theater, group fitness classes or court space. A
personal trainer is on staff to get you started and keep you
motivated. Visit us at
www.lincolnparkdistrict.com or call 732-8770 to ask about our
money-saving membership offers. Life begins with fitness at the
Lincoln Park District Sports Center.
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Balloon
Fest quiz
Well, the answers to our quiz are coming in hot
and heavy, and it sure is a tough one to figure out. So far we have
had a few who got at least 10 out of 12 right, but that means the
odds are really good that if you submit a correct entry, you could
win two tickets and shirts for next weekend's balloon fest at the
Logan County Airport. But don't delay. You only have until Tuesday
at 5 p.m. to get those answers in the hopper.
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 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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