Humane Society, Animal Protective League, Lincoln Youth Wrestling results, Lincoln Public Library and home decorating contest make the Close Up

By Mike Fak

[December 14, 2010]  The Humane Society of Logan County had a hugely successful sale of holiday cookie trays and baked goods. Profits were $3,900 and the donation box contained $536.

Thanks to Lynn White, who chaired the event, and all the volunteers for their hard work and enthusiasm that made it so successful.

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Animal Protective League of Springfield is spaying or neutering cats for $25 during the month of January. The Humane Society of Logan County's next spay and neuter transport to the Animal Protective League of Springfield will be Monday, Jan. 10. The $25 fee applies to this transport only. Call 217-737-4042 now to make arrangements for your dog or cat to be spayed or neutered in January. The fee for all dogs except pit bulls and pit bull mixes is $50. The service is free for pits. All animals must have proof of a rabies shot, or a shot must be given at the time of spaying or neutering. Other services are available at a reduced cost.

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Lincoln Youth Wrestling Club results

The grapplers traveled to the Springfield Capital Classic on Sunday, Dec. 12.

Age 6 and under -- Dustin Meacham took second; Billie Merreighn took third; and Malikye Trussel took fourth

Ages 7 and 8 -- Roux Starr, Collin Cogdill, Alex Bogdanic, Braydon Saylor and Cade Tanner took first; Tyler Mason, Nolan Yeates, J.R. Lynn, Austin O'Donoghue, John Grover and Andre McAdams took second; and Bryton Fuchs, David Hurley, Ikaika Carvalho, Terrance Hyde and Tyler Sprague took fourth.

Ages 9 and 10 -- Trevor Bree, Tyler Werth and Kade Schmidt took second; Dalton Westcott took third; and Taylon Mason took fourth.

Ages 11 and 12 -- Scott Lessen took third and Austin Dennison took fourth.

Ages 13 and 14 -- Preston Marten took fourth.

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Come in to see the many Christmas books and videos displayed for children at the Lincoln Public Library. Choose from among picture books and chapter books, fiction and nonfiction, religious and secular. Share stories about the many joys of the Christmas holiday with your children.

Also, stop by the circulation desk in the Annex to see the display of miniature library buildings. They have been collected over the years and graciously loaned to the library by one of the employees.

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Don't forget the Lincoln Park District's Holiday Home Contest. If you have decorated the outside of your home for Christmas, the park district encourages you to enter the contest. You may register at the park district's front office or online at www.lincolnparkdistrict.com. Go to the "Contact Us" page, fill out the contact information, and be sure to provide your address and a brief description. Your decorations will be judged on originality, complexity and overall theme. The judging will be done after 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 17.

Prizes will be sponsored by the park district. First place will receive a one-year full-access family membership. Second place will be given a six-month family circuit membership. The third-place winner will get a three-month family circuit membership.

The park district plans to publish the winners on their website and in local news publications. This will allow others in the community a heads-up on where the best displays are.

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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 [e-mail].

[MIKE FAK]

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