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Humane Society, Lincoln Jaycees, Lincoln Woman's Club, library exhibit and balloon fest survey make Close Up

By Mike Fak


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[September 08, 2010]  The Humane Society of Logan County will soon be launching their Humane Investigation classes and training program. Six people have volunteered to go through the training sessions and prepare to take the state licensing test on Oct. 26. HSLC is very fortunate to have two very experienced investigators who are teaching the sessions and organizing the program.

The Humane Society purse sale and retail booth at the balloon fest were both quite successful. The purse sale netted HSLC over $1,300 and the retail booth netted over $400. Sincere thanks to event coordinators Lynn White, Dawn Gorman, Rachel Hall and Stacie Wachtel and all the volunteers who spent many hours of hard work to make this HSLC's most profitable balloon fest.


The Lincoln Jaycees are looking for volunteers to help build and run this year's Haunted House. Volunteering can be used to fulfill required educational community service hours as well as being a lot of fun! Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

Anyone interested in volunteering can stop by the Haunted House, 325 S. Chicago St., on Thursday, Sept. 9, 7-10 p.m., to sign up or get more information. You can also contact Shelley at 217-871-3009.

The Lincoln Jaycees are a not-for-profit organization serving 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 other community activities such as an Easter egg hunt, their Breakfast with Santa and Angel Tree.

Membership meetings are at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Meetings are open to the public.


The Lincoln Woman's Club will have their opening meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 1 p.m. at the Woman's Club Building.

Richard Sumrall, Lincoln Public Library director, will be the guest speaker. Devotions will be given by Diane Osborne, and greeters will be Jackie Campbell, Joyce Board and Judy Fairfield. Social co-chairs will be Ruth Hoppin and Jan Betzelberger.

Members are asked to bring new socks and items for the troops.

Since this is the first meeting of the season, new members will be invited to attend. For further information contact Sue Beaver, president, at 732-2898.

Members will also gather on the steps of the Woman Club Building on Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. to celebrate "Bells Across America" for 200 seconds in observance of the completion of the United States Constitution.


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The Lincoln Public Library District is hosting a new photographic exhibit by Staff Sgt. Kyle Gleason of Lincoln. Gleason served in Afghanistan with the Illinois Army National Guard and took a series of photographs there from a Chinook helicopter. The photos are on display in the library's Annex Building through Oct. 8 and the public is invited to view them during regular business hours. For information, call 732-8878 or visit the library at 725 Pekin St.


The Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival is in the history books, but the chamber of commerce staff wants your input and opinion on what you thought of the busy weekend. Your feedback will help the chamber continue to improve the festival and make it even better in years to come. You can go to the online survey and give your opinion at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Y6VZVGH.


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.

[MIKE FAK]

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