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[FEB. 19, 2001]  The Lincoln Police Department announces the results of its citywide tobacco compliance checks conducted Feb. 7. These checks are performed to determine if local retailers are complying with local laws that prohibit the sale of tobacco to minors. During these checks, no retailers illegally sold tobacco to minors, leading to a 100 percent compliance rate in local tobacco sales.

The compliance checks are part of a $2,400 grant awarded to the city of Lincoln by the Illinois Liquor Commission for an education and enforcement program on minimum-age tobacco laws. The commission has awarded $1 million to Illinois communities to implement programs to reduce youth access to tobacco products.

For the last two years the Lincoln Police Department has been studying the problem of tobacco sales to minors in collaboration with DePaul University, Healthy Communities Partnership and the Illinois Liquor Commission.

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The Lincoln Police Department, along with the community of Lincoln, commends the following businesses for taking steps to better understand the problem of tobacco use by our youth: Green Oil Company, Quick Way Foods, Qik-n-EZ, GB Oil, Lincoln IGA, Kroger, CVS, Tobacco Warehouse, Clark Refining and Marketing, Ayerco Convenience Center, Walgreens, Fifth Street Food Mart, Wal-Mart, Eagle Country Market, Illico Independent Oil Company, Apollo Mart, Jackie and Charlie’s, Bruns Service Center, and Old Joes. Most important is their enforcement of minimum age and sales laws and youth tobacco possession laws. Thank you for your efforts.

[News release from Rich Montcalm,
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Logan County Board report

Topics range from airport to astronaut

[FEB. 16, 2001]  The current contract with Heritage-In-Flight, which manages the Logan County Airport, was discussed with the Logan County Board at a work session Thursday night. Roger Bock, chairman of the airport committee, told members that the contract with HIF would be extended 30 days if approved by board vote Tuesday evening.

The extension would allow the committee to seek bids for the airport's operation. Notices would be published in two papers for a seven-day period. The bids, which would be due at 4 p.m. on March 30, would be opened at the regular airport meeting on April 2 and would be effective May 1.

The Feb. 5 meeting of the airport committee also discussed at length a proposal by Lloyd Mason, a local businessman, to rent the Quonset hut for airplane storage. A motion to accept Mason's bid failed since no one seconded the proposal.

Other discussion included an update by T.W. Werth, chairman of the chamber of commerce and economic development committee, about establishing a "recovery plan" to help businesses in the event of catastrophic loss, such as the fire in the Scully Building.

The board could establish such a plan, similar to one being developed by the chamber, but it would benefit businesses in the county if a fire or natural disaster occurred.

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Doug Dutz, chairman of law enforcement and the Emergency Services and Disaster Agency committee, told members that the liability of the county was significant in paying for medical care for individuals incarcerated at the jail.

"It's possible," Dutz said, "that our portion would be approximately 40 percent of the cost if we follow specific guidelines."

These costs are similar to and are based upon the same fees paid by Public Aid.

In other discussion, board member Cliff Sullivan told members that he had been in discussion with the aunt of Scott Altman, astronaut and former Lincoln resident. Sullivan said that he would like to see signs erected at the entrances to Lincoln, honoring Altman for his contributions and achievements.

The board adjourned into executive session.

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Monumental makeover begins

[FEB. 15, 2001]  In the quiet of clear blue winter skies with below-zero temperatures, two skilled craftsmen silently ascended and descended the cold marble tower of a Civil War monument in Mason City Memorial Park. Precise movements and calculated measurements were choreographed between the hoist of a crane, extension ladders, lowering straps and two men dedicated to their profession.  A 133-year-old tribute to Civil War soldiers was respectfully disassembled on the mornings of Feb. 2 and 5 and transported to Springfield.

Arnold's Monument Service of Springfield was recently commissioned by Mason City Historical Society to begin rehabilitation of the monument.  Consultations with Camp Butler, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Illinois Heritage Association and Washington, D.C.'s Save Outdoor Sculpture, along with other research, led the local historical society to the difficult but end decision.  There was only one way to do it and that was to do it right.

This piece of American history will be gently groomed during the next four months as it lies in the laboratory of Arnold's Monument Service.  The 10 individual pieces of Victorian marble will be buffed and smoothed to fill aged pores.  Intricate re-carving will be done on an eagle with its prey, a draped scarf with tassel, six wreaths, a shield with swords, plus leaves of laurel.  Most importantly, names and regiments of soldiers from this area will be re-carved.  The information will be burned into a stencil, which must be tediously proofed by the local society.  The approved names and inscriptions will be carved into the newly buffed pieces by the latest laser technology.

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Winter allows Arnold's the best opportunity to direct total attention to this time-consuming ordeal.  Winter freezing also offers the best time to move heavy equipment in and out of the park grounds.

The public paid little attention during the monument removal process.  Two retired gentlemen slowed or stopped to watch while passing through the neighborhood.  They were assured that proper authorities knew what was going on. It's the dream of Mason City Historical Society that huge crowds will give their attention when the monument returns after its makeover.

Scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, May 26 and 27, is Civil War Living History Weekend.  This second annual event continues to be the fundamental fundraiser for the monument project. Appreciated contributions to "Save A Site" can be mailed to Melanie Gordon, MCHSociety Treasurer, 407 N. Main St., Mason City, IL 62664.

[Mason City Historical Society news release]

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Downtown business wants
one-way alley to change directions

[FEB. 14, 2001]  Whether to change the direction of traffic flow and allow a drive-up window in the alley adjacent to Action Rentals and Home Furniture Center, 519 Broadway, was the main issue discussed at Tuesday night’s work session of the Lincoln City Council.

Henry Baird, president of the firm, addressed a letter to the council asking permission to put a payment window on the west side of the building and change traffic flow in the alley from northbound to southbound so drivers could make payments at the window from the driver’s side of the car.

The need for the change, according to the letter, was the increase in parking near the business, caused by the opening of Sorrento’s restaurant, which is next door to Action Rental.

Police Chief Richard Ludolph said that alleys have run north from Clinton to Pekin streets "forever," and the change in the direction of traffic flow would affect everybody who had a business in the area. He noted that because of State Bank of Lincoln’s drive-up window, traffic would have to continue to run north from Broadway to Pekin streets.

City Attorney Jonathan Wright said that allowing a drive-up window in an alley would require the approval of the council, since parking is prohibited in alleys except for loading and unloading.

City Clerk Juanita Josserand told the council she had informed Roger Mattson of the local office of Action Rental that a drop box on Kickapoo Street was available, but Mattson said that was not feasible for the firm’s clients, since cash cannot be left in drop boxes.

Alderman Joseph Stone suggested a 15-minute parking zone near the business, but Chief Ludolph said there would be enforcement problems.

However, Alderman Steve Fuhrer was looking on the bright side. "It’s a nice problem to have when people can’t find parking spaces downtown," he quipped.

No action was taken on the request, which will be discussed at a later meeting of the streets and alleys committee.

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Another matter up for discussion was farming the 40 acres of land the city owns on West Kickapoo Street. For 17 years the 38 tillable acres have been farmed by Welch Agribusiness, because it was adjacent to 85 acres that business owned. The 85-acre plot has been sold to Darrell Benner of Broadwell, who has contacted Wright about taking over the farming of the city land.

Welch had farmed the 38 acres on a 50-50 crop share basis, under which the city and the tenant split the costs and the revenue. Alderman Gerald Dehner suggested the council look into a different arrangement, charging Benner cash rent for the land. Grant Eaton, sewer plant manager, said whatever arrangement is made, the tenant farming the land must agree that the city can still use the location for a storm sewer.

In other business, bids were opened for a new crane truck and a platform for the truck equipment for the sewer treatment plant. However, bids were received for the platform but none for the truck itself. Eaton said the city would be able to purchase the needed equipment from the state of Illinois.

Alderman Stone reported that the firm which did the audit of the city’s finances for the last fiscal year had raised its price by 41 percent and said he would go out for bids from other firms for the 2000-2001 fiscal year audit.

 

 

Three petitions for new sidewalks to be constructed by the city, an ordinance to vacate an easement on College and 21st streets, an ordinance for a handicapped parking space at Lincoln Medical Supply, and an ordinance approving Economic Development Revenue Bonds for Lincoln Christian College were put on the agenda for the next regular meeting.

Because of the President’s Day holiday, the regular council meeting scheduled for Monday, Feb. 19, will be on Tuesday, Feb. 20, instead. The ordinance and zoning committee will meet at 6:30 p.m., the sewer committee at 6:45 p.m. and the full council at 7:15 p.m.

[Joan Crabb]


Abe's birthday party

[FEB. 13, 2001]  Children and adults came together to celebrate Abe Lincoln’s 192nd birthday party Saturday morning at the Logan County Courthouse rotunda. They met Abe (Lincoln impersonator Charles Ott), enjoyed cake and ice cream, and heard interactive storytelling about Abraham Lincoln’s life from Lincoln College Museum curator Ron Keller. Other activities were enjoyed as well.

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A. Lincoln site groundbreaking

[FEB. 13, 2001]  Thousands of people were in attendance at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield on Monday, Feb. 12. The library and museum is of particular interest to many in Logan County because of local concern for the preservation of Lincoln artifacts, documents and memories. Lincoln College Lincoln Museum curator Ron Keller went to "show support from one Lincoln heritage place to another." He said it best when asked about the significance of this library and museum: "There will finally be a central location for significant historical Lincoln documents."

The library and museum will also be a central location for Illinois Heritage Tourism promotions. Tourists will be provided literature that will direct them to many Looking for Lincoln and Route 66 sites in Logan County. 

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