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Lincoln Jaycees, Megan Conklin, Mount Pulaski Fourth of July events
and Lincoln fireworks fundraiser make the Close Up
By Mike Fak
 
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[June
29, 2010]
The
Lincoln Jaycees are sponsoring a cosmic bowling fundraiser
at Logan Lanes on July 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. Fun for the whole
family includes two hours of unlimited "cosmic" bowling -– with
lights, music and fog -- and free shoe rental. There will also be a
raffle and 50/50 drawing. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased
by contacting Kim Frizzell at 217-871-4940.
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The Lincoln Jaycees, a not-for-profit
organization that serves Lincoln and the surrounding communities,
gives 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 an
Easter egg hunt, their Haunted House, Senior Feast, Breakfast with
Santa and Angel Tree.
Membership meetings are the third Thursday of every month, 7
p.m., at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Meetings are open to the
public.
The
Cap and Gown Chapter of Mortar Board, MacMurray College's premier
honor society, inducted 17 members for the 2010-11 academic year.
Membership is granted to high-achieving juniors who then serve in
Mortar Board during their senior year.
Megan Conklin, a special education major, was one of those
inducted. Megan is a graduate of Greenview High School and the
daughter of Mike and Connie Conklin of Middletown.
The
Mount Pulaski VFW Post 777 will serve a fried chicken dinner
on the town square, across from the historic Mount Pulaski
Courthouse, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on July 4.
The menu will feature fresh chicken, vegetable, salad, dessert
and drink for $7 for adults and $3 for children 10 and younger.
Children under 3 eat free. The day's events include a citywide
garage sale and the annual fireworks show in the evening.
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In
Lincoln, the 4th of July Fireworks & Celebration Committee
invites the public to a three-piece fried chicken fundraiser dinner
on July 2. The meal will be served at the American Legion, 1740
Fifth St., from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The menu will include potato salad,
baked beans, roll and beverage.
All proceeds from the dinner will be used to offset
the costs of Lincoln's fireworks.
Cost is $7 per ticket and advance purchases may be
made at Lincoln Park District headquarters.
Anyone wanting to donate toward the expenses of the
fireworks can do so at any time. Your gifts will allow the tradition
of hometown fireworks to remain a reality. Make your donation checks
payable to Lincoln Fireworks Fund in care of Lincoln Park District,
1400 Primm Road.
Any area resident wishing to be a member of the 4th
of July Fireworks & Celebration Committee is encouraged to join.
Simply ask one of the committee members working the chicken dinner
or call the Lincoln Park District at 732-8770.
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