Lincoln's Birthday
On Saturday, Feb. 12, Lincoln, Ill., will celebrate the man who gave the city its name. Activities will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Logan County Courthouse in downtown Lincoln.
If alive today, Abraham Lincoln would be blowing out 191 candles on his birthday cake. Though he's not here to share in the fun, cake and ice cream will be served and pennies passed out by our own "Abe." Paul Gleason, a noted Logan County historian, will speak on Lincoln's boyhood. Other highlights include a welcome by Mayor Joan Ritter, the traditional laying of the wreath by local boy and girl scouts, followed by a 21-gun salute and taps from the Interveteran's Council of Lincoln, and music.
New this year is a poetry contest open to first through eighth graders. Poems should be about Abraham Lincoln, but no specific length is required. Poems should be brought to the courthouse by 9:30 Saturday morning. One poem from four grade levels (first and second, third and fourth, fifth and sixth, seventh and eighth) will be selected to be read at the celebration. Lincoln Public Library will donate a Lincoln book to the authors of the poems selected.
Lincoln's Birthday Celebration is sponsored by the City of Lincoln, Lincoln's Logan County Arts and Craft Guild and Main Street Lincoln.
The Lincoln Church of God is excited to announce that we will be conducting a "Renewing Your Vows" ceremony on Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Mark Schaefer will conduct the services. For details, please call 732-8989.
The Lincoln Church of God's Women's Ministry will be having their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall. All ladies are asked to remember to bring their favorite book to the meeting to exchange for the month in our "Share a Book" club. Please be sure to write your name in your book to be sure it's returned to you.
Lincoln
Public Library winter story times
The winter series of story times for children 3 to 5 years old will start Monday, Feb. 7, at Lincoln Public Library annex. The story times will be offered on Mondays at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.
Craft times for grades one through six will be offered on Thursdays beginning Feb. 10 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Call 732-5732 to register.
ALMH
to host cardiac disease update
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital is hosting a “Cardiac Disease Update” on Thursday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. in Conference Room A at the hospital. The update is presented by John Gill, M.D., of Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants, S.C.
The public is invited to attend. There is no fee for the update, but seating is limited. For more information or to register for the update, please call 217/732-2161, ext. 433. The deadline to register is Thursday, Feb. 17.
Losing to Win weight loss classes offered
Registrations are currently being taken for the next "Losing to Win" weight loss class at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. The 12-week class begins March 2.
Losing to Win focuses on making healthy lifestyle choices by balancing caloric intake, moderate exercise and behavior modification. There are no special foods or supplements to purchase. Weight loss goals are individualized based on the participant's goals and starting weight. Those who complete the 12-week course typically lose a pound or more per week. Each week an individual weigh-in time is followed by a group class led by Registered Dietitian Dianne Chapko, R.D., L.D.
Class size is limited, and registration is required. For more information on fees, times and location of classes, call 217-732-2161, ext. 199.
The ribbon cutting ceremony is a traditional event to celebrate business’ milestones: grand openings, anniversaries, relocations, groundbreakings and remodeling projects. Chamber Ambassadors with lively red jackets and friendly smiles snip a ribbon with oversize scissors. Ribbon cutting ceremonies have been around for a long time, originally created as a publicity stunt for local media. But the media has lost interest in this very conventional practice. You’ve seen one ribbon cut, you’ve seen ’em all.
But one must look deeper and use these photos to inspire the imagination. Although the pictures look similar, each ribbon cutting ceremony and business milestone has its own interesting stories and spirited people.
Just like a wedding, a ribbon cut ceremony symbolizes the beginning of something new. After months or years of waiting, planning, hoping, financing and working really, really hard, a dream becomes a reality. The ritual puts a formality on the future. Business owners are saying, “I do” to our community.
So, please, look at the pictures again. Notice the excitement and enthusiasm. Imagine the behind-the-scenes stories. Take a moment to reflect on your own original dreams and goals and remember the passion, joy and fear of trying something new. Become energized by the positive impact of these events and you will never see “just another ribbon cut” again!
[Bobbi Abbott, Executive Director, Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce]
Lincoln Area YMCA
Registration for YMCA soccer will take place from Feb. 7 through Feb. 25. Participants may register at the YMCA program office, 1400 Primm Rd.; at Sports Plus, 511 Pulaski St.; or by mail. After Feb. 25, a late fee of $5 per child will be added to the registration fee. Late registrations cannot be guaranteed placement on a team; they will be placed on a waiting list and put onto a team if space is available.
Age groups:
*Preschool: 4 yrs. (must be 4 by December 1999) through pre-kindergarten
*Kindergarten through first graders
*Second and third graders
*Fourth and fifth graders
*Sixth, seventh and eighth graders; junior division
Games will be played at Lincoln Developmental Center on Saturdays from April 1 through May 6. Missed games will be made up to the extent possible according to coaches' schedules and the availability of fields. Refunds will not be given for games missed due to weather.
Senior Activities at The Oasis:
Wednesday, Feb. 9: 9 a.m., Think Tank; 10:30 a.m., Par-a-dice bus trip, including the lunch buffet and four hours of gaming* ($5); 12:30-2 p.m., Crochet and Knitting Club; 1 p.m., Fun-o-Leers
Thursday, Feb. 10: 10 a.m., Social Security assistance; 1 p.m. bingo, sponsored by Bartmann Health Care; 1 p.m., quilting; 2 p.m., SHIP appointments
Friday,
Feb. 11: 10 a.m., blood pressure check; 10 a.m.-12 noon, crafts
and rag rugs;
10-11 a.m., Beginning Computer* ($); 11 a.m.-12 noon, Intermediate
Computer/e-mail/Internet* ($2); 6 p.m., potluck, pinochle, 5 in 1
Saturday, Feb. 12: 1 p.m., card party* ($4)
Sunday, Feb. 13: 6 p.m., pinochle, billiards, table games (No score is kept! Come join the fun!)
Monday, Feb. 14: 12:30 p.m., Billiards with Eldon Hawks
Tuesday, Feb. 15: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Veterans Administration; 9 a.m., DORS; 12 noon, pinochle; 6:50 p.m., bingo at the Rec
Wednesday, Feb. 16: 9 a.m., Think Tank; 12:30-2 p.m., Crochet and Knitting Club; 1 p.m., Fun-O-Leers practice
Thursday, Feb. 17: 1 p.m., "Bingo For Groceries" (sponsored by Extension Service); 1 p.m., quilting; 2 p.m., SHIP; 5 p.m., board meeting for Senior Citizens of Logan County, Inc.
Friday, Feb. 18: 10 a.m., blood pressure check; 10 a.m.-12 noon, crafts and rag rugs; 10-11 a.m., Beginning Computer* ($2); 11 a.m.-12 noon, Intermediate Computer/e-mail/Internet* ($2); 6 p.m., pinochle, 5 in 1
Sunday, Feb. 20: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., van trip to our favorite dinner theatre, Goodfield’s Barn II,* ($28.50) to enjoy the latest zany comedy, "Playing Doctor"; 6 p.m., pinochle, 5 in 1
Lunch is served in The Garden Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
* Please pay and pre-register at the main desk soon. Call 732-6132 for details.
board of directors, please call Angie Peters at 735-3915.