Walk MS meeting, NHM supports HSLC, caregiver program at Vonderlieth, Draw 4 Carroll, Elkhart dinner lecture, Hartem FFA auction, Carroll honorees, Zion honor roll, Zonta scholarships, MP Rotary scholarships, Mark Foley and Lincoln College honors in Close Up

[February 20, 2012]  Walk MS kickoff meeting -- The first committee meeting for the upcoming Walk MS event will take place on Monday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. The committee invites anyone interested in being a part of the committee to attend. The meeting will be at the residence of Jim and Nancy Ireland, 23 Tulip Drive, Lincoln. For more information, call Nancy at 732-2339.

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New Holland-Middletown to support Humane Society in Feb. and March

The service learning project at New Holland-Middletown School for the months of February and March will support the Humane Society of Logan County.

Students will collect pet food, treats and supplies. Also, a container for collecting change and cash donations is available in the school office. Donations from the public are welcome and can be placed in the school library in Middletown.

The Humane Society of Logan County is a not-for-profit organization committed to the prevention of cruelty, abuse and neglect of animals. The organization has a new shelter at 1801 E. Lincoln Parkway, Lincoln.

For more information about this project, call 217-445-2656. Faculty sponsor for the project is Diane Bicknell.

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"Remembering to Care for Yourself"

Meeting the needs of a family member or friend who has memory loss or Alzheimer's is a big undertaking. Vonderlieth Foundation is partnering with Harbor Light Hospice and the new Mount Pulaski Alzheimer's Support Group for an event aimed at providing support and resources for those who are providing care for someone with memory loss. The "Remembering to Care for Yourself" program will be at Vonderlieth Living Center on Thursday, March 8, at 2 p.m.

Featured topics of discussion will be:

• Caregiver burnout; guilt tips and techniques

• Safety in the home

• Advance medical directives

• Respite, long-term care and hospice options

Speakers are LaRea Birt, R.N., B.S.N., and Michelle Matteson, B.S. in psychology. There will be food and door prizes, and a chance to get acquainted with the new Mount Pulaski Alzheimer's Support Group.

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February Draw 4 Carroll winners

The winners of the Feb. 15 Draw 4 Carroll drawing were as follows:

• $500 -- Emily Bakken;
  seller: Emily Bakken

• $250 -- R. Michael Jeisy;
  seller: Erika Pellinghelli

• $150 -- Jim Rich;
  seller: Holy Family

• $100 -- Mildred "Mickey" Raffa;
  seller: Dan Raffa

The next and final Draw 4 Carroll drawing will take place on Wednesday, March 14, at 1:30 p.m. at the Holy Family Parish office.

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Elkhart dinner lecture on the Irish connection

The Elkhart Historical Society will present the second of a new season of lectures at the Wild Hare Cafe in Elkhart on Friday, March 16. "Abraham Lincoln in Logan County, and the Irish Connection" will be presented by Paul Beaver, professor emeritus of Lincoln College. Beaver will talk on little-known facts about Abraham Lincoln in Logan County during the years 1834-1860.

Lincoln was a surveyor, lawyer and politician in and around Logan County and left much documented information, some of which has previously been reported incorrectly in many publications over the years. Beaver will discuss the impact of the waves of Irish immigrants into Logan County, which had a direct influence on the political success of our 16th president of the United States.

Come join an entertaining Irish night with music and corned beef and cabbage (an additional entrée is available).

Reservation forms are available at www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org and the new www.wildharecafe-elk-il.com website.

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Hartem FFA consignment auction

The second annual Hartsburg-Emden FFA consignment auction will be on Saturday, March 17.

The auction will be at the Orvil Township machine shed in Hartsburg.

Proceeds from the auction go toward sending FFA members to the Washington Leadership Conference.

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Carroll Catholic School announces February Students of the Month

Each month, teachers at Carroll Catholic School select two students from first to fourth grade and two students from fifth to eighth grade to receive Student of the Month awards. Students are chosen based upon Christian attitude, cooperativeness, courteousness, self-discipline and effort.

February Students of the Month are Lauren Powell, eighth grade; Emma Cameron, sixth grade; Lexy Raffa, third grade; and David Morrow, first grade.

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Zion Lutheran School second-quarter honor roll

High honors:

Fourth grade -- Will Messner; fifth grade -- Francesca Adubato, Megan Benner, Noah Henry, Blake Hermes, Katie Lynn, Lane Prather and Madeline Steiner; sixth grade -- Ashlan Broom, Nathan Ford, Emily Messner and Kathryn Nobbe; seventh grade -- Danielle Burgrabe, Claire Conrady, Heather Heidbreder, Brooklyn Hermes, Zack Prather and Anna Sielaff; eighth grade -- Lexie Groves

Honors:

Third grade -- Ysabella Adubato, Moriah Prather and Will Stambaugh; fourth grade -- Madelyn Koehler, Isaiah Prather, Greyson Rademaker and Noah Butler; fifth grade -- Grace Montgomery and Carter Robison; sixth grade -- Katie Hunsley and Emma Ritterbush; seventh grade -- Sydney Johnson, Isabelle Thompson and Hailie Williams; eighth grade -- Elizabeth Ford and Joe Ahrends

Honorable mention:

Third grade -- MacKenzie Hall and J.R. Lynn; fourth grade -- Natalie Miller; fifth grade -- Sydney Johnson and Kalyn Roberts; sixth grade -- Emma Cooper, Gabbie Cox, Lance Podbelsek, Mya Roberts and Tori Tripplett; seventh grade -- Kalyn Roberts; eighth grade -- Rachel Podbelsek, Drew Simmer and Ben Steiner.

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Scholarship opportunities for young women

This year, the Zonta Club of Lincoln is able to offer two different scholarships for young women. The first is Zonta International's Young Women in Public Affairs, and the second is Zonta Club of Lincoln's Women's Career Scholarship.

The goal of the Young Women in Public Affairs program is to encourage more young women to participate in public affairs by recognizing a commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to the advancement of the status of women.

The YWPA scholarship is open to women of age 16-19 who are living or studying in a Zonta district at the time the application is submitted to the district. They DO NOT have to be Logan County residents to apply.

Note: The application deadline for the local award is Feb. 21.

The second scholarship being offered is the Women's Career Scholarship, which is open to any Logan County woman. The school to be attended need not be an Illinois institution; however, it must be accredited or recognized as an approved program in the field of study. Top candidates will be selected based on merit, activities, leadership, honors, awards and need. Awards are offered on a one-academic-year basis and applicants can reapply year after year. Students having less than one academic year remaining until graduation are not eligible for consideration.

Deadline for this scholarship application is March 19.

Applications for both scholarships are available at local high schools, colleges and university guidance offices.

More information is available in a Jan. 25 LDN article.

For further information or to obtain either application, contact Christel Huff, chairman, Zonta Club of Lincoln Scholarship Committee, 211 Latham St., Lincoln, IL 62656; phone [phone] (home) or 217-737-4470 (cell); or email [e-mail]. The applications can be emailed to applicants.

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Mount Pulaski Rotary Club scholarship announcement

The Mount Pulaski Rotary Club is offering Mount Pulaski High School seniors the opportunity to apply for scholarships through a Rotary Club program again this year. Applications for the scholarships may be obtained from the high school guidance counselor's office.

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February Senior-of-the-Month at Mount Pulaski High School

Mark Foley has been named February Senior-of-the-Month at Mount Pulaski High School. Mark is the son of Robert and Sharon Foley of Mount Pulaski.

In addition to leading the class academically, Mark is a four-year member of student council, serving as president. He is a two-year member and co-president of National Honor Society, a four-year member and captain of the varsity basketball team, a three-year member and state qualifier on the Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering team, and a three-year member of the Science Olympiad team. He has also been a member of the Drama Club for four years and served on the prom committee.

In the community, Mark earned his Eagle Scout rank with Troop 122 of the Boy Scouts of America. He was a 2011 delegate to Illinois Boys State, where he was elected secretary of state.

Mark plans to attend Indiana University or the University of Minnesota, to major in finance and accounting.

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

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Lincoln College honors lists for fall 2011

Lincoln College recognizes the following area students for their academic achievement in the fall 2011 semester:

Dean's list (3.25-3.74 GPA) -- Kylie Ash, Lincoln; Angela Bell, Hartsburg; Luke Donath, Lincoln; Shelby Leigh, Lincoln; Casey Perrine, Mason City; Kelsey Wendlandt, New Holland

President's list (3.75-3.99 GPA) -- Colleen Baker, Mason City; Jared Nolan, Lincoln; Jordan Rich, Emden

Special honors (4.0 GPA) -- Casey Barretts, Clinton; Michelle Brawdy, Lincoln; Sarah Edwards, Lincoln; Nathan Graham, Mason City; Thomas Hilton, Mason City; Kelsi Maaks, Lincoln; Meghan Moore, Elkhart; Taylor Perry, Lincoln; Lindsey Sanders, Lincoln; Alex Schonauer, Lincoln

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