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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
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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
See the printed edition
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
No meeting this week
2008 ISU
Athletics Hall of Fame Class
B-N Jaycees Sandbox Days
Publisher Ed Pyne - Pyne Needles
See the printed edition
Mystery Photo, Legal Notices, Obituaries, Service
Directory, School and Senior Information, and Classified advertisements
Pick up a copy for these stories and more.
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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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