| The Princess Tea is a very special 
			event for the sweet young ladies of our community and their guests. 
			If you have a special young lady in your life -- perhaps a daughter, 
			granddaughter, niece or a young friend -- this is the perfect event 
			for you to attend. You will be provided an opportunity to spend some 
			quality time together in a lovely setting, and your young ladies 
			will be the center of attention. 
			Young ladies -- princesses for the day 
			-- are invited to dress in their Sunday best or perhaps a princess 
			costume. They will be served refreshments from glass plates and tea 
			cups at a brightly decorated tea table. Each tea table will be 
			decorated by and presided over by a table hostess. Tasty food and 
			beverages will be served with the tastes of young ladies in mind. 
			The event will feature fun, food and favors. Young ladies ages 3 to 12 are 
			invited to attend and must be accompanied by at least one adult 
			guest. Tickets are $10 each and are 
			available in the church office. The tickets must be purchased in 
			advance, with ticket sales to close on June 26. Seating is limited, 
			so you are urged to pick up your tickets as soon as possible. Questions may be directed to July 
			King at 314-9413. If you would like to be a hostess for a tea table, 
			she can provide you with the particulars. 
			She points out that those attending 
			will have a most enjoyable time, with the event serving the dual 
			purpose of providing food for "special" children around the world 
			who are experiencing hunger needs.  "Pretty little ladies, we will look 
			forward to seeing you and your guests at this event which is planned 
			especially for each of you," Ms. King says. All funds raised at "Over the 
			Rainbow" will become a part of the 30th annual Harvest of Talents 
			for World Hunger on Saturday, Oct. 26. Every penny raised at the 
			Princess Tea will be used to meet hunger needs worldwide. 
 
	
			
			 Runners 
	will be 'Glowin' for Michael' at Mount Pulaski Street Festival 
	MOUNT PULASKI -- The Mount Pulaski Street Festival this year is scheduled 
	for Friday, June 28, on the courthouse square. 
			Among the many attractions of the 
			evening, a new event is being added: a 5K run and walk with proceeds 
			to benefit 7-year-old Michael Stauffer. 
			Michael is the son of David and 
			Cynthia Stauffer of Mount Pulaski. He has a brother, Thomas, and a 
			sister, Alyssa. He is a student at Zion Lutheran School in Mount 
			Pulaski. Late last year he was diagnosed 
			with T-cell lymphoma and has been undergoing treatment ever since. 
			The proceeds of the race will go to assist the family with their 
			financial concerns. The race will begin at 8 p.m. in 
			front of the Mount Pulaski Courthouse, on the town square. Along the 
			route there will be luminaries and live street guides to assist with 
			the twists and turns of the route. The race will be self-timed. Registrants have a choice of price 
			levels for the race. The $25 registration will include a "glow 
			shirt" and glow gear so runners will stand out during the race. If 
			runners aren't interested in the glow gear, they can pay the basic 
			registration fee of $15. Registration packets can be picked 
			up at the Farmers Bank between noon and 5 p.m. on the day of the 
			race. In addition to the 5K, the street 
			fair will offer a wide variety of entertainment options, and the 
			Mount Pulaski Courthouse will be open for tours. The Hair Cut Actual 
			Band will perform live on stage, and Audra's Studio of Dance will 
			have cloggers performing. There will also be an Abe Lincoln 
			impersonator.  The "Balloon Lady" will be on hand, 
			face painting by Chauntea Mason and plenty of children's games with 
			prizes. Hilltop Caterers will serve brats, 
			hot dogs and soda for a donation, and the American Legion will have 
			a beer station. For those who need a cool spot to 
			rest a spell, the air-conditioned VFW, the historical museum and the 
			courthouse will all be open and cool. Anyone who would like to
			
			preregister for the race can do so by visiting the Mount Pulaski 
			website at 
			http://www.mtpulaskiil.com/. Questions about the event can be 
			directed to Angie Cyrulik at 217-962-1055. All proceeds from the race will go 
			to assist the Stauffer family. Proceeds from other street fair 
			activities will go to the Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation for 
			the upkeep of the historical courthouse. 
 
	
			 Alexander named juried artist by Illinois Artisans 
	Lincoln native David 
	Alexander, a stained-glass artist, has been accepted as a juried artist by 
	the Illinois Artisans. This designation allows selected Illinois artists to 
	display their work at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield, at the James 
	R. Thompson Center in Chicago and at the Southern Illinois Art and Artisan 
	Center at Rend Lake. 
            A portion of Alexander's collection continues to be on display in 
			the office of Coldwell Banker Cornerstone in the Regions Bank 
			building, where David and his wife, Sonnie, own and manage the real 
			estate business. The public is invited to come to the office to see 
			the collection. A collection of some of the glass is hanging in 
			windows at the real estate office and in the bank lobby. 
			Each of 
			Alexander's creations starts with his original drawing, and each is 
			therefore unique. With fine art as the goal, he takes glass to 
			extreme limits of size and production difficulty. The result is 
			compositions in glass not previously seen. Alexander has a degree in architecture from the University of 
			Illinois, with minors in art and math. 
 
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			 Summer 
	band concert and rehearsal schedule 
	The Lincoln Area Music Society is planning four Sunday evening concerts this 
	summer. The dates are June 16, 23, 30 and July 7. All the concerts will be 
	in the Latham Park bandstand, beginning at 7 p.m. In conjunction with each concert, the group will have rehearsals in 
			the band room at Lincoln Community High School. The rehearsal dates 
			are on Mondays: June 10, 17, 24 and July 1. Rehearsals will begin at 7 p.m. and 
			should last approximately 90 minutes. The group is still looking 
			for members to help create a wonderful-sounding band for this 
			summer. Anyone who is interested in playing for these summer events 
			is welcome to contact Larry Maffett at 737-0150 for more 
			information. 
 
			 Handbell 
			players needed for community concert Handbell ringers are invited to join a community handbell choir 
			that will perform "We the People," written in honor of the 
			bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution in 1991. This will be 
			performed with the summer band and a choir for the patriotic program 
			during the concert in Latham Park on Sunday, June 30, directed by 
			Larry Maffett.  Rehearsals for this special number will be at St. 
			John United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh St. in Lincoln, at 6:30 
			p.m. on three Monday nights, June 10, 17 and 24, and prior to the 
			performance on June 30. Ringers are asked to contact Tonita Reifsteck, 
			217-855-1645, or Kathleen Brumbaugh, 732-9325, so music will be 
			available. Questions concerning this may be directed to Mrs. 
			Reifsteck. 
 
			
            
			 Mount Pulaski pool offers summer fun MOUNT PULASKI -- The Mount 
	Pulaski pool offers a perfect place to lounge by the water or take a swim. 
	You can't resist the cool water, open from one o'clock in the afternoon 
	until 8 in the evening Monday through Friday. On Saturdays the pool is open 
	from 1 to 8 p.m. unless there is a pool party. Pool parties are from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturdays or, if need be, on 
			Sundays as well. Otherwise, on Sundays the pool opens at 1 p.m. and 
			closes at 6. Also, adults can stop by for lap swimming from noon 
			to 1 p.m. every day of the week.  The Mount Pulaski pool offers family, couple and individual 
			season passes. The kiddie pool will not be open this year due to 
			state regulations.  The pool is located off Route 121 on Belmont Street, across from 
			the Mount Pulaski Firehouse. For more information, contact managers Brian Erlenbush and Ryan 
			Deibert at 217-792-5248. Weather permitting, see you at the pool! 
[By CADY LOWERY] 
 
			 Humane Society of Logan County offering 'cat special' during June During the month of June, the Humane Society of Logan County is 
			offering discounts on the adoption of adult cats. Cats between 2 and 6 years old can be adopted for only $25 plus 
			rabies and microchip registration fees. Senior cats, those age 7 and older, may be adopted for only $10 
			plus rabies and microchip registration. All the cats have been spayed or neutered, are up-to-date on 
			their shots, and they are microchipped. All they need now is a forever home with a loving family. Stop in this month at 1801 E. Lincoln Parkway and visit some of 
			these adoptable animals. Shelter hours are Tuesday through Saturday 
			10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m.  
			For more information, call 217-737-4042, visit the website at 
			http://www.hslclincoln.org/ or follow the
			links in Lincoln Daily 
			News. 
 
			
			 Writing club to meet June 11 
	Lincoln 
	Writer's Club will meet Tuesday, June 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni Room of 
	the Lincoln College student center. 
            Suggested topics: a three-minute 
			fiction piece, 600 words or less; fall chores; or describe the first 
			time you began to appreciate the world around you. 
			All are welcome. For more information, call 
			732-2723. 
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