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December 2001


through Dec. 26
SPONSOR: Michelle's Home and Garden
WHO: Public, by admission
WHAT: Winter Wonderland Walk
WHERE: 1014 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
Monday-Saturday, 11 am-8 pm; Sundays 1-8 pm

Saturday, Dec. 8
SPONSOR: Needs and Goals of Elkhart
WHO: Public
WHAT: Christmas Goodies Bake Sale
WHERE: Elkhart Fire Station
WHEN:
Starting at 8 am

SPONSOR: Zion Lutheran Church youth group
WHO: Public
WHAT: Cookie walk
WHERE: 205 Pulaski
WHEN:
8-11 am

SPONSOR: Main Street Lincoln's Economic Restructuring Committee
WHO: Public; ticket fee
WHAT: Tour of the Tops
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln
WHEN:
1-4 pm

WHO: Public; with advance tickets
WHAT: Christmas candlelight services
WHERE: John Dean Gillett Memorial Chapel, Elkhart
WHEN:
4 pm, 5:30 pm, 8 pm

WHO: Public; by advance tickets
WHAT: Madrigal dinner
WHERE: First United Methodist Church, 320 Broadway
WHEN:
7 pm

Sunday, Dec. 9
WHO: Public; by advance tickets
WHAT: Madrigal dinner
WHERE: First United Methodist Church, 320 Broadway
WHEN:
5 pm

Tuesday, Dec. 11
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Public
WHAT: "Herbal Holidays," with Tracy Kirby

WHERE: Lincoln Public Library, 725 Pekin St.
WHEN: 7 pm

WHO: Public
WHAT: Christmas concert by school bands and choirs
WHERE: Mount Pulaski High School
WHEN:
7 pm

Friday, Dec. 14
SPONSOR: Zion Lutheran Church
WHO: Public
WHAT: Live Nativity scene
WHERE: Zion Lutheran School, 1600 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
6-8 pm

Saturday, Dec. 15
SPONSOR: Zion Lutheran Church
WHO: Public
WHAT: Live Nativity scene
WHERE: Zion Lutheran School, 1600 Woodlawn Road
WHEN:
6-8 pm

SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Public
WHAT: Christmas concert -- chorale and orchestra
WHERE: Lincoln Community High School auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN:
7 pm

Sunday, Dec. 16
SPONSOR: Lincoln Area Music Society
WHO: Public
WHAT: Christmas concert -- chorale and orchestra
WHERE: Lincoln Community High School auditorium, 1000 Primm Road
WHEN:
2 pm

SPONSOR: Logan County Arts Association
WHO: Public
WHAT: Classical guitar concert presented by Christian Culleton
WHERE: Trinity Episcopal Church, 402 Pekin
WHEN:
2 pm

Tuesday, Dec. 18
SPONSOR: American Red Cross
WHO: Public; by preregistration
WHAT: CPR and first aid class; first of two sessions
WHERE: 125 S. Kickapoo
WHEN:
6-10 pm

SPONSOR: Lincoln Community High School
WHO: Public
WHAT: Christmas concert -- band and choir
WHERE: Lincoln Community High School auditorium
WHEN:
7 pm

Wednesday, Dec. 19
SPONSOR: Woody Jones Insurance Agency
WHO: Public
WHAT: Red Cross blood drive
WHERE: Lincoln Sports Complex
WHEN:
Noon to 5 pm

Thursday, Dec. 20
SPONSOR: American Red Cross
WHO: Public; by preregistration
WHAT: CPR and first aid class; second of two sessions
WHERE: 125 S. Kickapoo
WHEN:
5-10 pm

SPONSOR: Main Street Lincoln and the Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: Public; ticket holders must be present to win
WHAT: Ho Ho Dough holiday cash giveaway
WHERE: North side of Logan County Courthouse
WHEN:
6 pm

Saturday, Dec. 22
SPONSOR: Lincoln Correctional Center employees
WHO: Public
WHAT:
Christmas dinner for senior citizens and low-income families of our community; reservations required
WHERE:
Eagles Lodge, 1621 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
11 am - 2 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


SPECIAL EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Landfill reduces hoursJanuary Home Builders Ball announcedCandlelight Christmas services at Elkhart chapelThe perfect Christmas giftElkhart bake sale offers Christmas goodiesLincoln Public Library adult program schedule

REGULAR POSTINGS FOR ORGANIZATIONS:  Girl ScoutsHeritage in FlightOasisU of I Extension


SPECIAL EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Landfill reduces hours

The city of Lincoln’s landfill on Broadwell Drive returns to regular hours starting the week of Sunday, Dec. 2, according to Street Superintendent Donnie Osborne. The landfill had been open every day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for leaf and other yard trash disposal. Regular hours, which resume, are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.


January Home Builders Ball announced

The first Home Builders Ball hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Logan County will be Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Lincoln.

The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for cocktails (cash bar) and hors d’oeuvres. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., with dancing to the band Nostalgics to follow at 7 p.m.

Reservations are required for the ball. To make reservations and purchase tickets, at $30 per person, contact one of the board members or visit one of the businesses listed below. Reservations and ticket sales will be open until Jan. 10.

George Dahmm, 732-6234

Ken Benham, 732-8104

Phil Dehner, 732-2861

Ken Tappendorf, 732-9832

Harley Petri, 947-2707

Lyle Fouts, 947-2935

Bill Sahs, 737-0346

A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.

Leonard Krusemark, 376-3234

Pete’s True Value

Terry Lock, 735-5400

Union Planter’s Bank

Don Begolka, 735-2789

Checks should be made payable to Habitat for Humanity. All proceeds will be used to aid Habitat for Humanity of Logan County in building more homes for deserving families.


The perfect Christmas gift

Holiday time. Thinking about what to get the kids for Christmas? How about something that will really wow them, and you can have fun too.

Lincoln held its first soapbox derby this past summer. If you came out and watched the downhill races on North Kickapoo Street during the Art and Balloon Fest, then you know it’s a family affair that provides lots of fun, camaraderie and thrills.

There is still time to order a kit from the national organization and have it delivered for Christmas. Orders must be received in Akron by the first week in December.

Order blanks are available from any of the five soapbox derby committee members listed below. They will assist you when filling out the order blank. For those who would like to design and build their own car, the committee can help with the technical things you will encounter.

So, if you have a son or daughter, including the physically handicapped, who will be 7 years old by race day, they will be able to experience the thrill of racing.

The Lincoln Downhillers 2002 race will be bigger and better than last year. We have learned from last year, and we are going to have a "rip-roarin’" time in 2002.

Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas from the committee:

Tom Kissel, Bill Martinie, Wayne Lolling, Duane Petty, Bob Steele


Candlelight Christmas services at Elkhart chapel

Candlelight Christmas services at the Chapel on the Hill in Elkhart will be Saturday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Tickets are $10 per person, and proceeds will help support the chapel and the Hunter House programs.

Tickets will go on phone-sale to the public on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 9 a.m. The number to call is (217) 947-2238.

Elkhart Historical Society members will receive an order form in the mail and may order immediately by filling out the form enclosed in the letter. All others may call Gillette at (217) 947-2238 for reservations and tickets.


Elkhart bake sale offers Christmas goodies

Needs and Goals of Elkhart will have their Christmas Goodies Bake Sale on Saturday, Dec. 8, beginning at 8 a.m. The sale will be at the Elkhart Fire Station. All donations are greatly appreciated. Santa will arrive with treats for the children and photo opportunities will be available.

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Lincoln Public Library adult program schedule

The Lincoln Public Library has one adult program remaining on the schedule for this year. The presentation is in the Pegram Community Room at the library, 725 Pekin St., and begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Seating is on a first-come basis.

•  Dec. 11 — "Herbal Holidays," with Tracy Kirby. Holiday cooking, decorating and making gifts with herbs.


REGULAR POSTINGS FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Girl Scouts announcements

  • Girl Scout leader meetings:  the first Thursday of each month, at the usual time and place.
  • Girl Scout Jamboree Railsplitter event:  weekend of Logan County Railsplitter Festival; Janice Greer, event coordinator.


Websites with lots of ideas that Girl Scout leaders, families or kids can use:

makingfriends.com

crayola.com

elmers.com 

See the website for Girl Scouts, Land of Lincoln Council, at http://www.girlscoutsllc.org/.

You can send questions and suggestions to the council by clicking here: gsllc@girlscoutsllc.org.

Also, see the national Girl Scouts site at http://www.girlscouts.org/.


Oasis update

The Oasis, Logan County’s senior citizen center, at 501 Pulaski St. in Lincoln, is open weekdays (except holidays) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center also is open on Friday and Sunday nights for table games. Dominic Dalpoas is the executive director. Activities are open to all Logan County senior citizens,  regardless of membership.

Trip availability

We have scheduled a special Christmas trip to Champaign to see "Holidazzle" at the Chancellor Hotel. We need your reservation money by Dec. 7. The cost is $37.50 and includes dinner, the show and transportation. The van leaves at 11 a.m. and returns around 6 p.m.

The program for the Dec. 16 trip to Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan is "An Old Fashioned Christmas of Music." Cost is $24 for transportation and tickets. Lunch is on your own at the Hometown Buffet. Departure from Lincoln is scheduled for noon, with return at 8 p.m. Call for a reservation.

Christmas gift shop

At the Oasis you may complete your shopping for those special items you just can’t seem to find in the malls. Our crafters have been very busy and are sure you will find just what you need for Christmas giving.

Game winners announced

At the special pinochle party on Nov. 28, Marie Spaits was the winner with the highest score. The pinochle winner on Tuesday was Eleanor Barton. Harley Heath and Alice Thornton tied for pool honors on Sunday night.

Newsletter

Friends of the Oasis members receive bimonthly newsletters by mail. For more information, people can call the Oasis at 732-6132 or 732-5844.


Happenings at the U of I Extension office

The local office of the University of Illinos Extension will host a series of educational presentations from September through May. Anyone and everyone is welcome. Programs will be at the Extension office at the northwest corner of the fairgrounds, 980 N. Postville Drive.

Reservations will be requested; programs will be cancelled if fewer than 10 people are registered. An exception will be in November with the holiday program, for which a minimum of 25 will be required.

Call 732-8289 to make reservations. There will be no charge for any of the programs

Planned programs for the upcoming year through University of Illinois Extension:

•  Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, at 10 a.m. — "Grains in the Diet," Jananne Finck, nutrition and wellness educator, Springfield

•  Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, at 10 a.m. — "What to Do With Stuff," Ellen Burton, consumer and environment educator, East Peoria

•  Tuesday, March 12, 2002, over noon hour 12-1 p.m. — "Salads," Jananne Finck, nutrition and wellness educator, Springfield

•  Thursday, April 11, 2002, at 10 a.m. — "New Friends, But Keep the Old," Patti Faughn, youth and family educator, Springfield

•  Tuesday, May 15, 2002, at 10 a.m. — "Air Quality," John Fulton, Lincoln


Milestones


LCHS Toys for Tots

[DEC. 7, 2001]  The Christmas season is here once again. Due to the recent events that have engulfed our nation, this season will stand to be like none of the others. An outpouring of support and charitable contributions for those in need have been some of the positive outcomes of the Sept. 11 tragedies. People from all over the nation have really made an effort to give something back.


[Photo provided by LCHS]

At one point the consumer market had taken a direct blow, but as everyone’s favorite holiday approaches, it’s easy to see that people have gone back out to shop, and with a vengeance. It’s actually one of the small things you can do to help this country get back on track. Go out and spend a little bit more this year. But don’t forget to take note of the fact there are many people out there who don’t have the luxury of being able to spend to their heart’s desire on gifts for their loved ones.

A sad fact is that many people aren’t able to share in the full splendor of the season, due to their financial circumstances. What’s even worse is that many of those people are small children. That’s why the LCHS student government, in conjunction with the Central Illinois Economic Development Center, is once again sponsoring the annual Toys for Tots toy drive at LCHS.

 

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The student government reached their goal last year, and they’ll be working hard this year to achieve their goal of 500 toys and $1,500 in donations. This year’s drive is being headed by Jennifer Buffington, president of the student body.

From Dec. 5 through 15 people can leave their gifts under the Christmas tree located just outside the school’s main office. For those of you who would like to donate money, containers will be located in the cafeteria during lunch hours.

Anyone who has any questions may contact Jennifer Buffington at (217) 737-7363.

All donations will be greatly appreciated by the student government, but even more so by a special child within the community.

When asked what motivated her to help put together this year’s toy drive, Jennifer simply said, "I just hope we make a lot of kids smile this Christmas."

[Stacey Willis, LCHS public relations chairman]



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People all across this country and, in fact, around the world, claim roots in Logan County. They have very interesting stories to tell, and some of them like to connect with those of us who stayed at home. Logan County Diaspora publishes the stories of former Logan County residents. With their permission, we also include their e-mail addresses so that old friends might be reunited.  If you wish to be part of the Logan County Diaspora, e-mail ldneditor@lincolndailynews.com.  


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Reunions

Ongoing class reunion in cyberspace for 1960 graduates of LCHS

http://www.geocities.com/lincolnhigh1960/


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