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							The 
							Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation recently 
							presented Memorial Home Services a check for 
							$11,571.68. These funds were raised by Light up a 
							Life contributions to the Dr. Wayne J. Schall 
							Hospice Fund at ALHF. Presenting the check was ALHF 
							Executive Director Sarah Helm, pictured far left. 
							Accepting the check, (left to right) Shelley Gray, 
							Melissa Schmittler, and Gail Benton of Memorial Home 
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						The new head coach for Railer Football, Seth Bass  
						will be at the Lincoln Community High School Auditorium 
						at 3:30 p.m. Saturday for a first time meeting with 
						players and parents.   
						Everyone is encouraged to attend and get to know  
						Coach Bass. 
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						Pulaski Toppers senior Beau Collier hangs out by the 
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						the game at 58-58 with 6.5 seconds on the clock but the 
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					 SPECIAL NOTICE 
					The new head coach for Railer Football, Seth Bass  
					will be at the Lincoln Community High School Auditorium at 
					3:30 p.m.  Saturday for a first time meeting 
					with players and parents.   
					Everyone is encouraged to attend and get to know  
					Coach Bass. 
					- Lincoln 
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				 Dinwiddie sparks Pistons against 
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				Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) shoots over Detroit Pistons 
				forward Greg Monroe (10) during the second quarter at The Palace 
				of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports 
			 
			
			
			
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				 Strong third period gives Ducks 
				win over Flames 
				
				
				Flames goalie Jonas Hiller (1) makes a save as Anaheim Ducks 
				right wing Kyle Palmieri (21) tries to score during the second 
				period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei 
				Belski-USA TODAY Sports 
			 
			
			
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				 New Orleans Saints linebacker 
				cleared of domestic battery but faces lawsuit 
				
				
				New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Junior Galette (93) is 
				tackled by Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson (behind) 
				after recovering a fumble as New Orleans Saints wide receiver 
				Kenny Stills (84) fights off Buffalo Bills tight end Scott 
				Chandler (84) in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. 
				Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports 
			 
			
			
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				 Goosen moves one shot clear at 
				challenging Riviera 
				
				
				Retief Goosen tees off on the second during the second round of 
				the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club. Jake Roth-USA 
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				 NASCAR suspends driver Kurt Busch 
				amid ruling involving domestic violence 
				
				
				NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (41) before race two 
				of the Budweiser Duels at Daytona International Speedway. 
				Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports 
			 
			
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				 Mayweather to clash with Pacquiao 
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