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Mount Pulaski American Legion Ryman-Fuiten Post
447 has been selected to host a visit by National Vice Commander John M. Mella
at noon Saturday. The American Legion family -- Legion, Auxiliary, Legion Riders
and SAL -- will conduct a membership caravan, which will be traveling across
central Illinois on that day. Members should take advantage of this opportunity
to meet and be updated about national issues of the American Legion.
Lunch will be provided. Food will be prepared by Mike and Jennifer Richner of
Hilltop Catering, and the American Legion Women's Auxiliary will provide
desserts.
Please RSVP to 217-792-5442 or
inotreb@frontiernet.net.
 The
Lincoln-Logan Crime Stoppers board announces that they are
currently accepting applications for their 2011 scholarship. The
scholarship is available to a Logan County resident who is either a
high school senior or a current college student pursuing a degree in
the law enforcement field.
Applications are available at Logan County high schools, the Logan-Mason-Menard
Regional Office of Education, Lincoln College and Heartland College, or call
217-732-5704 to obtain an application.
Completed applications should be submitted by
March 31 to:
Karen Petty
Lincoln-Logan Crime Stoppers
311 10th St.
Lincoln, IL 62656
Lincoln
Youth Wrestling results this weekend at the Quincy tournament
were as follows:
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6 and under -- Chase Reed took
first; Dustin Meacham took second; Billie Merreign and Malikye Trussell took
fourth.
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7 and 8 -- Austin O'Donoghue,
Tony Gandolfi and Roux Starr took second; Braydon Saylor took third;
Terrance Hyde and Devyn Snow took fourth.
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9 and 10 -- Tyler Werth took
second and Trevor Bree took third.
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11 and 12 -- Austin Dennison took fourth.
The wrestling club travels to Mahomet-Seymour Jan. 23.
The
Humane Society of Logan County hosted a chili lunch on
Saturday, Jan. 15, at Friendship Manor. The event produced net
income of $1,400. Merchandise sales were $427.
Thanks to all the amazing volunteers and to Cherrilyn and Lyle Johnson and
Marsha Brown, who chaired the event, for all their hard work. The organization
would not be so successful without their dedication.
The
United Way of Logan County had its annual meeting on Jan.
10. Four new board members were accepted: Heather Combs, Dawn Fry,
Jason Lawrence and Paresh Patel. The following officers for 2011
were installed: Angela Bossingham, president; Sheila Nelson, vice
president and campaign chair; Heidi Browne, campaign co-chair; and
Patti Becker, recording secretary. The next meeting of the board
will be on Feb. 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the Farm Bureau Board Room.
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So far the 2011 United Way campaign is going great. The organization has yet
to receive reports from all of the division leaders but hopes to have those
reports in the next few weeks. If anyone has intended to make a contribution or
pledge but has not done so, it is not too late. The people of the community who
rely on the United Way's funded agencies for support need your help. All funds
received are used for people who reside here in Logan County.
The 14 agencies that receive help from United Way of Logan County
are the American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America/W. D. Boyce
Council, Catholic Charities, Christian Child Care, Community Action/
Nutrition, Community Action/Transportation, Epilepsy Resource
Center, Girl Scouts of Central Illinois, Lincoln Pastoral Counseling
Services, Logan-Mason Rehabilitation Center, The Oasis Senior
Center, T.O.U.C.H., United Cerebral Palsy and the Lincoln Area YMCA.
For additional information, Leonard can be contacted
at the United Way of Logan County, P.O. Box 684, Lincoln, IL 62656;
or by telephone at 217-735-4499.
The Lincoln Junior Woman's Club will host a
trivia night fundraiser Feb. 5 at the Lincoln Woman's Club, 230 N.
McLean St. Teams of eight people will play 10 rounds of 10 questions
each. Cost is $10 per person. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the game will
begin at 6:30 p.m.
Snacks and drinks will be provided, and participants
are welcome to bring food and nonalcoholic drinks.
The Lincoln Junior Woman's Club is celebrating its
50th anniversary this year. Funds raised support various local
charities, programs and scholarships. To sign up for the trivia
night or to learn more about the Junior Woman's Club, e-mail
LincolnJWC@comcast.net or call 217-341-9275.
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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.
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