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Abe Lincoln Bicentennial Birthday Commission
Born February 12, 1809

Lincoln Logs - a record of what Abe Lincoln was doing on this date during his life.

McLean County Abe Lincoln Bicentennial Commission

Sugar Grove Nature Center
2008 Summer Nature Study Programs Summer is just around the corner! It's time to start thinking about summer activities. Sugar Grove Nature Center in Funks Grove offers Nature Study programs to children ages three and up. Fostering a love and appreciation of nature at an early age is so very important. What better way to spend the summer than exploring, discovering, and learning about nature! With a diverse range of topics you are sure to find a program to fit your interests!

Little Wonders: Ages 3 - 5

Tuesdays, June 17, 24, July 1, & 8; 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. OR 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

-Wednesdays, July 23, 30, August 6, & 13; 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. OR 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Choice of Tuesday or Wednesday a.m. or p.m. classes. Topics include how plants grow, eggs and animals hatched from eggs, beetles, hiking, flowers, camouflage, lives of toads and frogs, and an indoor campout.

Nature Nuts: Ages 6 - 10

Dead Tree Biology, Wed., Thurs., & Fri., June 18, 19, & 20, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Beautiful Birds, Thursdays, July 24, 31, & August 7, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Classes focus on the life within a dead tree and birds, respectively.

Girl's Sleepover: Ages 6 - 10

Wednesday, June 25, 6:00 p.m. - Thurs., June 26, 9:00 a.m.

Play traditional sleepover games with a nature-themed twist.

Eco-Explorers: Ages 10 - 16

Take a Very Close Look, Wed., July 9 & Thurs., July 10; 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Show Off Your Mussels, Tues. August 12, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Classes focus on small living organisms and freshwater mussels, respectively.

Adult Adventures: Ages 16 +

Nature Drawing Basics, Tuesdays, July 15, 22, & 29, & August 5, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Creek Adventure!, Sat., August 16, 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.

Classes focus on using pencil to capture nature and freshwater mussels, respectively.

For a full class description, including cost, and registration form please visit our website at www.sugargrove naturecenter.org, phone (309) 874-2174, or email register-sgnc@earthlink.net. Advanced registration is required and class size is limited. Registrations must be received two weeks prior to the program start date.

Sugar Grove Nature Center is located in beautiful, historic Funks Grove, just south of Bloomington-Normal. For a map and directions to the Nature Center, membership information, and program information visit us on-line at www.sugargrovenaturecenter.org

In The May 8thd Printed Normalite:

Bill Linneman
The cowboy philosopher encore

Helen J. Leake's Master Gardeners Tips
Spring chores include controlling weeds

The Spectator by Jim Bennett
Mother's Day is for remembering Mom

Capitol Facts by Rich Miller
We'll have to wait

Outdoor Column by Dick Ellis
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Normal Town Council Report
by Steve Robinson
No meeting this week

Unit 5 School Board Report
by Steve Robinson
No meeting this week

McLean County Board Report
by Steve Robinson
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2008 ISU Athletics Hall of Fame Class

B-N Jaycees Sandbox Days

Publisher Ed Pyne - Pyne Needles
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Mystery Photo, Legal Notices, Obituaries, Service Directory, School and Senior Information, and Classified advertisements

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A Look
@
Sports

Alan Look Photography - Bloomington - Normal's Best Look in Sports Action Photography
Images from recent games are available for viewing and purchase

Dialnetwork - Dialogue Connecting the Community.
Web Hosting and internet services.

Favorite Quotes of the Webmaster

"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that."

George Carlin

Unit Five Lunch Menus

Elementary Schools

Mon. May 12 - Grilled chicken sandwich, Tater Tots, pineapple, cinnamon toast crisps.

Tues. May 13 - Nachos w/cheese sauce, peas, pears, soft pretzel.

Wed. May 14 - Pepperoni pizza, tossed salad, peaches, Curly Noodles.

Thurs. May 15 - Ham & Cheese sandwich, baby carrots & celery, apple wedges, munchie mix.

Fri. May 16 - Chicken nuggets, whipped potatoes & gravy, orange wedges, bread & butter.

Junior High Schools

Mon. May 12 - Cheeseburger on bun w/lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle, curly fries, apple wedges, graham crackers.

Tues. May 13 - Shells & cheese, Mini Corn Dogs, green beans, pears.

Wed. May 14 - Soft OR Hard Shell Taco w/lettuce & cheese, refried beans, pineapple in Jello, chips & salsa.

Thurs. May 15 - Chicken Nuggets, whipped potatoes & gravy, orange wedges, bread & butter.

Fri. May 16 - Pepperoni pizza, baby carrots & celery, mixed fruit, Curly Noodles.

High Schools

Mon. May 12 - Grilled OR Spicy Chicken sandwich, Tater Tots, mixed fruit, cinnamon toast crisps.

Tues. May 13 - Nachos w/cheese sauce, peas, pears, soft pretzel.

Wed. May 14 - BBQ Rib Sandwich, corn, cherries w/topping, Animal Crackers.

Thurs. May 15 - Ham & Cheese sandwich on croissant, baby carrots & celery, apple wedges, munchie mix.

Fri. May 16 - Chicken Nuggets, whipped potatoes & gravy, orange wedges, bread & butter.

Menu subject to change.

White or chocolate milk is offered with all meals.

Student Lunches: $1.60 per day, $8.00 per week.

Adult Lunches: $2.10 per day.

Milk may be purchased: 35¢ per carton.

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