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November 2001

through Sunday, Dec. 2
PREMIER SPONSOR: Lincoln Land Communications; presented by Main Street Lincoln and Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation
WHO: Public
WHAT: Festival of Trees
WHERE: Logan County Courthouse
WHEN: Monday-Saturday, 9 am - 7 pm; Sunday, noon-6 pm; open till 8:30 pm Nov. 27 and 29

through Wednesday, 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

Thursday, Nov. 29
SPONSOR: OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
WHO: Public; preregistration required; call 1 (800) 407-4557
WHAT: Life Line Screening (stroke prevention and osteoporosis screening)
WHERE: Friendship Manor

SPONSOR: Oasis senior citizens center
WHO: Public; fee
WHAT: Chili supper and bake sale
WHERE: 501 Pulaski St.
WHEN: 4-7 pm

CO-SPONSORS: City of Lincoln and Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: Public
WHAT: Christmas parade
WHERE: Courthouse square in downtown Lincoln
WHEN: 7 pm

SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian College
WHO: Public; tickets sold in advance only
WHAT: "Christmas in the Chapel"
WHERE: Lincoln Christian College chapel
WHEN: 7:30 pm

Friday, Nov. 30
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian College
WHO: Public; tickets sold in advance only
WHAT: "Christmas in the Chapel"
WHERE: Lincoln Christian College chapel
WHEN: 7:30 pm

December 2001

Saturday, Dec. 1
SPONSOR: First United Methodist Church
WHO: Public
WHAT: Cookie walk
WHERE: 302 Broadway
WHEN: 9 a.m. - noon

SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children; reservations required
WHAT: Teddy bear picnic
WHERE: Library annex, 725 Pekin
WHEN: 9:30-11 am; program at 10 am

WHO: Children
WHAT: Kids Day at the Festival of Trees
WHERE: Logan County Courthouse
WHEN: 10 am - 3 pm

SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian College
WHO: Public; tickets sold in advance only
WHAT: "Christmas in the Chapel"
WHERE: Lincoln Christian College chapel
WHEN: 11 am, 3 pm, 7 pm

WHO: Public
WHAT: Christmas open house
WHERE: Courthouse on the square, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 2-8 pm

WHO: Public
WHAT: Lighting of the Atlanta Christmas tree
WHERE: Downtown Atlanta; refreshments at Atlanta Firehouse
WHEN: 5 pm

Sunday, Dec. 2
SPONSOR: Carroll Catholic School
WHO: Public
WHAT: Christmas breakfast buffet and bazaar
WHERE: 111 Fourth St.
WHEN: 7 am - 12:30 pm

WHO: Runners registered
WHAT: Jingle Bell Run to benefit Arthritis Foundation
WHERE: Lincoln Park District, 900 Primm Road
WHEN: 1 pm

SPONSOR: Lincoln Junior Woman's Club
WHO: Public
WHAT: Tour of homes; fee
WHEN: 1-5 pm

SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian College
WHO: Public; tickets sold in advance only
WHAT: "Christmas in the Chapel"
WHERE: Lincoln Christian College chapel
WHEN: 3 pm

Monday, Dec. 3
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
WHAT: Luncheon and card party; by advance tickets
WHERE: Elk's Country Club
WHEN: Noon

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

REGULAR POSTINGS FOR ORGANIZATIONS:  Girl Scouts,  Heritage in Flight,  Oasis,  U of I Extension

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.

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

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.

Lincoln Christian College invites you to join us for "Christmas in the Chapel" Thursday, Nov. 29, through Sunday, Dec. 2. "Christmas in the Chapel," performed by the LCC Chorale, celebrates the Christmas holiday season. It will be presented in the Earl C Hargrove chapel on campus on the following dates:

•  Thursday, Nov. 29 — 7:30 p.m.

•  Friday, Nov. 30 — 7:30 p.m.

•  Saturday, Dec. 1 — 11 a.m.

•  Saturday, Dec. 1 — 3 p.m.

•  Saturday, Dec. 1 — 7 p.m.

•  Sunday, Dec. 2 — 3 p.m.

Tickets are $5 each and are not required for children under age 5. A sign language interpreter will be provided on Dec. 1. For more information about ticket reservations, call the chapel office at 732-3168, Ext.2295.

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.

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.

Bingo games

Thursday, Nov. 29, join us for bingo, sponsored by Preceptor Eta Chapter. The games start at 1 p.m.

Chili supper

Join us at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, for our annual chili supper, Christmas gift shopping, bake sale and pictures with Santa. We know you will have a great time before enjoying the annual Christmas parade. Tickets for the supper are only $4, and $3 for children.

Weekend games

Stop by Friday or Sunday night for pinochle, billiards or rummy, beginning at 6 p.m. The regular players would like new players to join them.

Trips available

There are still seats available for the dress rehearsal of the "Nutcracker" at Sangamon Auditorium in Springfield on Friday, Nov. 30. The cost is $8. Call for a reservation.

The Dec. 16 trip to Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan also has seats available. The program 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.

Office of rehab services (DORS)

A state rehabilitation services representative will be at the Oasis from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 3. If you or someone you know of has a disability and needs assistance with employment, stop in for more information.

Game winners

The weekday pinochle winner for both Friday and Tuesday was Henry Warnisher. The Friday night pinochle winner was Mildred Newberry, and the 5 in 1 winner was Ken McCray. Harley Heath won pool honors both Friday and Sunday nights.

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.

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.

Milestones

Fund-raisers

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.  

Diaspora correspondents

Click on names to see letters and stories.

v Indicates LDN sponsors

• Wanda Whitson Aue

• Brad Boss

• Charles Brainard

• James 'Doc' Chandler

• Brad Dye

• Wayne and Nancy (Hatfield) Eichelberger

• Wayne Franz

• Philip Gehlbach

• Leigh Henson  v

• Bill Horn  v

• Dale A. Lowe

• George A. McKinney

• Len and Rita Remmert

• Tom Renner

• Tom Rippon

• Traycee Ritchhart-Pirkle

• Greg Schriber

• Stan Stringer

• Donald Weindorf  v

• Denise Radcliffe Wood

• Tom and Kristy (Smith) Yarcho

Reunions

Ongoing class reunion in cyberspace for 1960 graduates of LCHS

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

Reminiscence

• "Lincoln Lakes beach," by Stan Stringer, posted July 10, 2001, in LDN

• "Stan Stringer tells story of Mark Holland’s buzzing of Lincoln," posted May 11, 2001

• "Leigh Henson, now a college teacher in Missouri, remembers Miss Jones, Jefferson School principal," posted March 29, 2001

• "Foreign Service officer recalls infamous Valentine's Day '79 in Tehran," by George McKinney, posted Feb. 15, 2001

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