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Grants benefit Lincoln Public Library

[DEC. 21, 2002]  The Lincoln Public Library District has received two new grants from the office of Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White.

The Dream Again grant entitled "Great Books, Great Films" will be used to purchase classic movies in the DVD format and great works of literature in the CD format. The library will also receive a new DVD player and public performance movie licensing rights for one year. The license will allow the library to host a series of public programs with the new DVD movie titles.

Lincoln will share this $32,100 grant with the public libraries in Chatham, Rochester, Clinton, Effingham, Mount Zion and Taylorville. The grant is part of $2.46 million awarded to Illinois libraries by Secretary White’s office.

 

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The Opportunity Knocks grant entitled "Terry Turtle’s Teaching Totes" will be used to purchase tote bags for the youth services department at the library. The tote bags will cover a variety of topics and contain books, puppets, stuffed animals, activity cards and teaching suggestions. These tote bags will be ideal for young children or developmentally disabled patrons and will be available for checkout.

This second grant is part of almost $200,000 in grants awarded to Illinois libraries by Secretary White’s office.

For more information please contact Richard Sumrall at 732-8878 or visit the library, 725 Pekin St.

[Lincoln Public Library press release]


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'Midnight Snacks'

[DEC. 26, 2002]  "Midnight Snacks." Michael J. Rosen and Sharon Reiss, Broadway Books, 2002, 194 pages.

The subtitle says it all -- the new book "Midnight Snacks" by Michael J. Rosen and Sharon Reiss represents 150 easy and enticing alternatives to standing by the freezer eating ice cream from the carton. For everyone who is a "fridge-raider, insomniac, night owl or late night muncher," this book is your dream come true.

 

Describing a midnight snack as "furtive, indulgent, comforting, reviving, hasty meals," the authors have assembled an eclectic collection of recipes that will answer the "fickle waxings and wanings … of the body and soul throughout the night." Chapters that represent the different hours of the night cleverly arrange the book:

10:15pm -- Past your bedtime repast

When you are just about ready for bed or have finally put the kids down for the night, try some "Have a Cow" or a "Buckeye Bar" (no baking required).

10:30pm -- Comfort cooking

Sometimes it’s difficult to eat when you’re under the weather. "Don’t be so Stuffy Soup" or "Gingery Lemon Infusion" goes down easy and can chase those blahs away.

10:45pm -- Slumber party time

This is "freezer pleaser" time, and nothing is more pleasing than some "Homemade Ice Cream Sandwich Waffles."

11:00pm – After-after dinner treats

Once you have finished dinner and dessert, you can satisfy that lingering craving with a delicious "Choco-Late Night Martini."

11:15pm – Last bites

Ready to turn in? Finish off that hunger with a "Raisin Bread Crisp" and your favorite spread.

11:30pm – Fireside fodder

It’s late and you are sitting by the fire. It’s time to resurrect an old campfire favorite -- the "Shaggy Dog" (marshmallows, chocolate sauce and Rice Krispies).

 

 

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11:45pm – Nightcapping

Prepare some elegant yet simple dishes for a late-night finish. "Bedtime Blini" is a perfect choice. Blini is great because it can be prepared in advance and warmed when the festivities begin.

12:00am – The bewitching hour

This is the time to indulge yourself and eat whatever your heart desires. "Microwave Risotto" is an easy dish that can be prepared, cooked and served in the same dish. If you’re feeling more adventurous, try drinking a "Tiramisu Tower" (tiramisu means "pick-me-up" in Italian).

The book continues through midnight with other exciting ideas to take you into the early morning. They include:

12:45am – Crumbs in bed

You’re still awake? Hop into bed with some "Pumpkin Seed Brittle." It’s a delicious year-round treat.

1:30am – Toastwiches
Early to bed, early to rise…for a snack. When you roll over and awaken to the pangs of hunger, try some "Sourdough Nectarine Tarts." They are guaranteed to satisfy you without ruining the lining of your stomach.

2:30am – Late night rehab

You’re still awake at this hour? Perhaps you should not have had that last alcoholic beverage. Settle your stomach with some "Son-in-law’s Eggs," a classic hangover recipe.

"Midnight Snacks" is a unique book that fills a niche that most people engage in but won’t admit to. The writing is light and entertaining, the recipes varied and easy to follow. This book is recommended for food lovers everywhere, especially those of us who are nighttime "fridge-raiders."

[Richard Sumrall, Lincoln Public Library District]




LCT 2003 season

[DEC. 9, 2002]  Lincoln Community Theatre is pleased to announce three productions selected for the summer of 2003.

Kicking off the 32nd season of live theater for the Lincoln community will be the hilarious musical "Nuncrackers." This fun-filled show is a continuation of the antics of the dauntless, darling nuns of Mount St. Helen’s Convent who delighted Lincoln audiences in the "Nunsense" series several summers ago. Audience participation, one-liners, a rum-soaked fruitcake, dueling sugar plum fairies and dear Sister Amnesia will definitely start the summer theatrical season with humor and fun.

The July production, "Steel Magnolias," is one of our best ensemble productions. The familiar, bittersweet story touches all the emotional peaks and valleys of life in a small Southern community. From wise-cracking Truvy to unsure Annelle, the characters in this poignant play promise to touch everyone with both laughter and tears.

 

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Ending the season on a patriotic note, LCT’s final production of the summer will be "1776," a stirring, yet humorous musical featuring a large cast representing our founding fathers. Humor abounds with fast-paced dialogue involving Ben Franklin, Henry Lee and other early congressional characters, along with catchy, patriotic music.

To kick off the holiday season, Lincoln Community Theatre is offering holiday gift certificates for season memberships for the summer 2003 season. Certificates can be mailed directly to the receiver or to the gift giver. Certificates for adult memberships are $20 each, and those for children through eighth grade are $12 each. Requests for gift certificates may be sent to LCT, Box 374, Lincoln, IL 62656. Further information is available at (217) 732-7542 or by visiting the LCT website, www.geocities.com/lincolncommunitytheatre.

[Judy Rader, LCT publicity chairman]

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Lincoln Community Theatre information

Lincoln Community Theatre’s box office, phone 735-2614,  is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday for the summer season. The office is located in the lobby of the Johnston Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Lincoln College.

Performances of "Dearly Departed" are scheduled for July 12-20, and "The King and I" will be presented Aug. 2-10. Show times are 2 p.m. on Sundays and 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

The LCT mailing address is Lincoln Community Theatre, P.O. Box 374, Lincoln, IL  62656; e-mail: lincolncommunitytheatre@yahoo.com.

Visit the LDC website at www.geocities.com/lincolncommunitytheatre/index.html. Pictures from past productions are included.

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