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Mayor Beth Davis opened by recognizing Lincoln police officers,
firemen and streets department staff and chiefs who responded to a
potential bomb incident. Explosives were found during the search of
a home on Third Street last month.
On the evening of March 8, Lincoln police officers discovered
what appeared to be a pipe bomb in a house full of guns and
ammunition. Illinois State Police specialists were called in to
investigate a suspected bomb and collect explosives.
The Lincoln streets department blocked off the area, and firemen
were on standby.
While everything actually went quite well and nothing actually
happened, "This could have escalated into a big deal," Davis said.
"You assisted our citizens very well that day and evening, and I
personally want to thank you for your efforts -- they have not gone
unnoticed. Thank you for a terrific job and the tremendous
difference it made in the lives of our citizens." She gave everyone
a letter and handshake.
The Logan County Emergency Management Agency, Logan County
Paramedics and Logan County Sheriff's Department were also
identified for their response and assistance in the event.
New organ donor information
The city of Lincoln adopted a proclamation for Donate Life Month.
Mark Morris from Gift of Hope said that the goal of the organization
is to save and enhance the quality of life for as many people as
possible. This is done through organ and tissue donation.
New organ donor registry established
The state of Illinois has a new registry for donation. Morris
wanted to bring awareness that you must reregister to be a donor.
"We cannot carry your name over from the old registry," he said. It
no longer requires a witness nor permission from next of kin.
He said that there are four ways for people to become donors:
- By mail through the secretary of state's office
- Online with
LifeGoesOn.com
- By telephone with the secretary of state's office
- Or by visiting an office of the secretary of state
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 Getting children off to a right start
Angie Stoltzenburg and Sarah Puls of CIEDC invited the council
and public to join them in celebration of the Week of the Young
Child, April 2-8. The week provides opportunity to recognize the
importance of early education and care, Puls said.
Puls, who coordinates the Head Start program, said that there
would be a special open house from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday in the
Community Room at Centennial Courts. Visitors are invited to come
observe how the Head Start program works in Lincoln. There are 76
children in three classes, Puls said.
Continuing to be a Tree City
Lincoln has been awarded Tree City USA for the fifth year in a
row, the mayor announced. Streets Superintendent Tracy Jackson
ceremoniously presented the mayor with the award given to the city
last week for the accomplishment.
Jackson said that he has five trees set for planting on Arbor
Day.
The mayor thanked Jackson, saying, "I know it's a lot of hard
work, especially with the storms. There's always limbs down."
Hot cha-cha
A letter of appreciation from organizers of an annual national
dog show was read. The Chihuahua Special was held in Lincoln
recently. The organizers were particularly happy with their
reception here and specifically mentioned the mayor's attendance and
presentation of a statue of Abraham Lincoln and his dog during the
event. It was the first time that they had had a local government
representative make an appearance to welcome them. This added to the
positive experience in hosting their event here, and they look
forward to returning next year.
[Jan
Youngquist]
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