Page 24 2026 PAINT THE PAPER PINK Lincoln Daily News Oct/Nov 2026 There was also a presentation made to Tonita Reifsteck. Smith explained that as many knew, Bill Post passed away this year. Post was a wonderful person with a true heart for the ACS. He had dedicated decades to the Logan County Relay for Life and committed himself to specifically collecting names for the annual luminaria display. At the same time, Tonita Reifsteck spent about the same number of decades committing herself to honoring cancer survivors. When Post passed away, Tonita called the committee and said that she had thought maybe she was done helping with the annual Pink Pumpkin, but she had decided to come one more year to sit in Post’s chair and honor deceased warriors and their families through the collecting of luminaria. She said she was going to do it this year, then she would be stepping back with the hopes that others will take up the torch. Smith asked Reifsteck to leave her post for a trip to the front, where Karen Castelein presented her with a bouquet of deep red roses as appreciation for all she has done through the years for ACS. Also on the agenda for the committee was the introduction of the 2026 Little Miss Logan County Findley Farmer. Miss Findley would be the “Vanna” for the evening, assisting auctioneers Ty & Cody Tucker by showing off the item up for bid while the men did their work. The live auction is always the most thrilling part of the evening for the committee. The items offered are top-notch, and almost all of them received high bids, far above their retail value. To highlight a few of those winning bids. A portable sound system with light shop and Karaoke capabilities donated by Modern Brake and valued at $400 brought in $700 and was purchased by Brad Long. Two Chicago Bear game tickets with stocking caps was donated by CH Services – Jason Frawley. The set was valued at $1,200 and brought in a whopping $2,350, with Kelly Van Kooten being the winner. Annie Boyer can be counted on to donated her special baked goods each year. This year she brought for the live auction a German Chocolate Cheesecake and a Bourbon Pecan pie. Tim & Libby Canady with Modern brake purchased the pie for $525 and Annie Boyer and Karen Casteline joined forces to purchase the cheesecake for $210 collectively.
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