In today's edition, Lincoln Daily News is offering a special feature article written by Sue Rogers at Lincoln Christian University. The article includes lovely photos like the one above, and a commentary on the rose and flower gardens at the University and their dedicated keepers; the late Steve Barnes and Mike Drake.

Photos provided by Lincoln Christian University  (Click on image for larger version.) 

On Constitution Day, several members of the Lincoln Woman's Club rang bells at 3:00 to commemorate the founding and signing of the U.S. constitution.  The celebratory event was preceded by the Woman's Tea and immediately following the bell ring, the club hosted a "shower" for their historic building.

Photo by Carol Grunder    (Click on image for larger version.)

	Illinois Department of Natural Resources biologist Patrick McDonald sprays a mist of water on the wings of a young osprey before release. The bird is being held by University of Illinois Springfield graduate student April Simnor.
Osprey 11D takes flight for the first time at Lake Shelbyville.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) biologists are wrapping up the second summer of a long-term project to re-establish the osprey as a nesting species in the state. The osprey is listed as an Illinois state-endangered species, meaning it is at risk of disappearing as a breeding species. While the osprey often is seen during spring and fall migration, few remain in Illinois to nest. Birds from Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia were brought to Illinois to be released at Anderson Lake in Fulton County and Lake Shelbyville in Moultrie County.  REad more about this project in the Food, Family & Fun section of LDN.

Photos by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (Click on image for larger version)

Cardinals right fielder Randal Grichuk (15) celebrates with left fielder Matt Holliday (7) after hitting a solo home run off of Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher David Holmberg (not pictured) during the first inning at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals won 2-1.

Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA         (click on picture for larger image)

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