Elkhart Dinner Lecture to feature Peter Niehaus

[January 12, 2017]   LINCOLN - Join us January 27, 2017 at the Wild Hare Café in Elkhart, Illinois, for our dinner lecture entitled, "On Safari With Peter Niehaus: South Africa and its Animals."

Come hear Peter Niehaus share his knowledge of the animals of South Africa. Enjoy a choice of a hearty Tuscan vegetable soup and salad dinner or a traditional dinner with two all-time South African favorites. The full dinner includes a portion of mild Malay Chicken Curry and Beef Bobotie accompanied by rice and the traditional relishes and salads typically served with these dishes. A warm lemon pudding follows, or as an alternative, vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate sauce. Iced teas and coffee are included. Please go the web site for more information, pricing and the reservation form:  http://www.wildharecafe-elk-il.com/  

Reservations are required and can be made by calling 217 947 2238, and the deadline for reservations is January 22, 2017.

Peter was born in Holland and as a child immigrated with his family to South Africa where he lived for forty years. He has a degree in mechanical engineering and worked in that field while having a lifelong interest in the flora and fauna of Africa as well as the sea life of the region. He is now an American citizen and resides in Illinois where he focuses on the wild life and birds of the region while continuing his interest in the animals of the African continent..

2017 Elkhart Historical Society Calendars

The 2017 calendars are available at both Horsefeathers and the Country Bumpkin in Elkhart, or can be mailed for a cost of $2. This year’s calendar which is in full color, features the photography of Nancy Saul, whose career as a photo-journalist for the Lincoln Courier, is well known. She, though officially retired, is actively involved in one of Logan County’s newest publications, “Bends and Byways” Magazine. Calendars are free to all new and renewing members of the Elkhart Historical Society, at a rate of $15 for Seniors (family) or $20 for regular family. Be sure to get your copy of this beautiful calendar which focuses on scenes primarily in the Elkhart area.

[J.ROB Wilson]