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The book is finished. A new book titled "Abraham Lincoln in Logan County, Illinois 1834-1860" has been completed and will soon be ready for distribution. Author Paul Beaver said a book signing and open house is planned for Oct. 29 at the Johnston Center at Lincoln College. Left, front to back: Paul Beaver, Ron Keller, Scott Moore (representing the publisher, Premier Print Group), Phil Bertoni Right: Richard Sumrall, Wanda Rohlfs, Theresa Richert, Jacquelyn Baker, Lynn Spellman (Patty Guzouskis not pictured) See story below. Picture supplied by Phil Bertoni  (Click on picture for larger image.)
City hears warning: Video gambling is addictive New Abraham Lincoln book completed ALMH offers diabetes class Gubernatorial candidates tour the state as Election Day nears New poll: Brady with solid lead, Senate contest a dead heat University payments swamping state again Illinois' other parties differ on 'get out vote' plans This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories Health department receives grant to begin dental clinic Reminder: Germanfest this Saturday Harvest of Talents Oct. 23 Book signing with Dr. James Estep at LCU Federal holiday kicks off Illinois early voting No increase projected in Social Security payments This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  Oct. 13 Trinity Episcopal Church, Mary Kelley, breast cancer support group and parent workshop make the Close Up   Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance	Grab Your Fork  Sponsored by
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Local City hears warning: Video gambling is addictive New Abraham Lincoln book completed ALMH offers diabetes class CLOSE UP:  Oct. 13 Trinity Episcopal Church, Mary Kelley, breast cancer support group and parent workshop make the Close Up   Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance State Officer cleared in shootings in Illinois, Indiana National Stepmother of missing NC girl due in court Sheriff says Mexican investigator was decapitated 2 more suspects charged in NYC anti-gay beatings 6 NJ boaters adrift in ocean feared they would die Delay considered for Fort Hood shooting hearing Guantanamo detainee goes on trial in NY court Los Angeles considers more food truck regulation Politics & Government Back in business: US lifts deep water drilling ban Obama to highlight benefits of college tax credit Clinton wraps up Balkans tour with Kosovo visit Judge acts while others debate Pentagon gay policy Supreme Court hears convict's appeal in DNA case Justices weigh lawsuits over vaccine side effects FCC rules seek to avoid surprise wireless bills Consultants recast candidates from rich to regular Calif. gov debate overshadowed by personal jabs Weather Cat. 2 Paula roars off Cancun, threatens Cuba The nation's weather International Chile joyous at clockwork-like miner rescue Iran puts Guard death toll at 18 in base blast 5 bodies found as plane slams into Afghan mountain Ahmadinejad boosts Hezbollah with Lebanon visit UK military official warns of air vulnerability French cram into trains, buses in strike's 2nd day Experts meet ahead of naval drills in South Korea Chinese Communist elders issue free speech appeal South Africa to test all HIV patients for TB ODD & Extraordinary Mo. man survives mile-plus trip through sewer Band arrested after blocking LA freeway to perform Columbus statue in RI defaced on holiday Calif. agency pulls stem cell poetry off website Texas county ballots wrongly have flag of Chile Job applicant caught trying to cheat on polygraph Man charged with growing marijuana in front yard Nude man accused of viewing porn at man's desk Minn. police chief finds his ammo in kids' fort Man finds wedding ring in grandmother's garden	Upcoming Civic Events
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Tom Zurkammer (left) receives the Kiwanian of the Year award from Bob Sullivan, Kiwanis president. Zurkammer received the award for his active and dedicated efforts on behalf of the organization during the past year. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
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