Staff report
The Zonta Club of Lincoln awarded three Women’s Career Scholarships this month. Carmalita (Carly) Martin of Lincoln attending Bowling Green State University to seek an Accounting degree, Jaycie Doerr graduating from Mount Pulaski High School will attend Western Illinois University majoring in Journalism and Emma Buenrostro, also graduating from Mount Pulaski High School, who will attend Illinois State University with teaching as her major.
The Women’s Career Scholarships were possible as a result of Logan County residents contributions to the Zonta Club of Lincoln’s Virtual Turkey Dinner held this Fall. The 56th Annual Sit Down Dinner was cancelled due to Covid-19 attendance limits of 50 people when typically 1,000 to 1,200 attendees are served.
Zonta Club of Lincoln honors four local women
The Courier
Members of the Zonta Club of Lincoln presented yellow roses to the late Gail King, Kathie Williams, Mary Anderson and Lisa Bobb on the International Women’s Day and Zonta Rose Day. The recipients were honored for their service to the community.
Melanie Goodgion accepted the honor on behalf of her recently departed sister, Gail King who spent many years bringing joy by performing with Lincoln Community Theater and Lincoln Area Music Society.
Kathie Williams, owner of Small Town Creations and founder/organizer for the downtown Winter Wonderland was honored.