Dr. Freesmeier's class, blood drive, household electronics recycling, Save the Mill, Home Schooled P.E. program, Audrey Maske and Jaycees make Close Up

By Mike Fak

[September 30, 2011]  All are welcome to come hear Dr. Dan Freesmeier explain probiotics and other health and nutritional topics at Faith Lutheran Church, 3230 N. Kickapoo, on Monday, Oct. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. This is the same free class that formerly met at the Logan County Department of Public Health but will now be at Faith Lutheran Church on the first Monday night of each month, from 6 to 7 p.m., with a new topic each month. Dr. Dan will also be glad to discuss any other health-related questions you might have. Please contact Faith Lutheran Church at 732-49s01 with any questions.

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To help ensure an adequate blood supply for our region, Lincoln Kiwanis is sponsoring a blood drive at the Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo, on Monday, Oct. 3, from noon to 6 p.m. For your convenience, call Jessica to sign up toll-free at 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 118, or schedule an appointment online through www.cicbc.org. Walk-ins are also welcome and truly appreciated.

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A household electronics recycling collection sponsored by the Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency in partnership with Vintage Tech Recyclers is on Saturday, Oct. 1. The public is invited to this free drop-off of household electronics -- computers, entertainment and small business equipment -- for recycling. It's at the Logan County Fairgrounds. The time is 9 a.m.-noon.

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Saturday, Oct. 1, there will be a car cruise-in at The Mill to benefit Save the Mill. The sponsors are the Lincoln Railsplitter Antique Auto Club in conjunction with the Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County. The public is invited to come and visit and learn what efforts are under way to preserve this iconic Route 66 building. There will be food available as well as live music. The time is 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

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The Lincoln Park District is excited to offer a Home Schooled P.E. program. Grades K-5 will meet on Thursdays from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Junior high through high schoolers will run from 2 to 2:50 p.m. The kickoff day will be Sept. 22. There will be six-week sessions, taking a week off after each series and then resuming with another six-week session. Plans are to take a Christmas/New Year's break and then end with the conventional school year. Each six-week session will be $25 for the first child and $15 for each additional sibling.

The park district asks that you please call them at 732-8770 and ask for Roy in order to preregister. Or you may email them at [e-mail].

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Audrey Maske has been named September Senior-of-the-Month at Mount Pulaski High School. Audrey is the daughter of Bill and Barbara Maske of Mount Pulaski.

Audrey has been a class officer, serving as president her freshman year and vice president her junior year. She is National Honor Society secretary and Spanish Club vice president. Audrey is a four-year member of the FFA, where she is currently the president of the organization. She has also served as secretary and has participated on the meats judging, livestock judging, parliamentary procedure and public speaking teams. She has served as secretary-treasurer of the Spirit Squad and vice president of the Spanish Club. She has also served on prom committee and has been an honor roll student throughout high school

Audrey has been a four-year member of the basketball, soccer and track teams. She is co-captain of both the basketball and soccer teams.

In the community, she has been a Vacation Bible School teacher and has been employed by the Logan County treasurer's office.

Audrey plans to attend a four-year university to major in nursing.

The Senior-of-the-Month program is co-sponsored by Johnson's Food Center and Mount Pulaski Pharmacy. Monthly winners are awarded $100 savings bonds and are eligible to compete for the $1,000 Senior-of-the-Year award.

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The Lincoln Jaycees are looking for volunteers to build and run this year's annual haunted house attraction. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Anyone interested in helping can stop by the Lincoln Jaycees Center, at 325 S. Chicago St., or contact Shelley Hackett at 217-871-3009.

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