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Lincoln/Logan County Arts & Crafts Guild, Eric and Joe Horn, Habitat
playhouse winner, United Way, Mill cookbook and Grab Your Fork news make Close Up
By Mike Fak
 
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[September
29, 2009]
Lincoln/Logan
County Arts & Crafts Guild
raffled off a 3-foot Christmas tree filled with handmade ornaments.
Ornaments were of varied make and material, from carved and painted
wooden shapes to folded paper ornaments, with a fabric "yo-yo"
garland as background to all. Tickets were sold at the 1800's Craft
Fair at the historic Postville Courthouse on Aug. 30 and throughout
the Railsplitter Festival. The winner of the raffle is Margie Sheley,
who has already taken receipt of her prize. Thanks to all who
supported the Arts & Crafts Guild through this fundraising project.
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Kathy
Horn's son
Eric Horn is deployed to Bagram, Afghanistan. Eric was also
chosen Airman of the Week, which is quite an honor from his peers
over there. Kathy has another son, Joe Horn, who is in the
Air National Guard on active duty in Springfield. Kathy is a proud
mom and we are proud of her sons' efforts.
 Ellen
Steffens of Lincoln won the Habitat for Humanity
playhouse raffle during the Railsplitting Festival on Sept. 20.
Steffens gave the playhouse to her third-grade granddaughter,
Payton Rich of Waynesville. Raffle proceeds go to build bigger
houses.
The
United Way of Logan County is most appreciative of the
participation in their IGA grocery raffle. First they want to thank
Charlie Lee and the Lincoln IGA for donating the $500 worth
of grocery coupons and assisting in the publicity. The winner was
Trina McGraw. Their only regret is that you didn't win too. United
Way of Logan County thanks each and every one of you for purchasing
the raffle tickets. Out of more than 2,000 tickets sold, there was
only one winner. We congratulate Trina on this win. A chat with
Charlie Lee has assured us that United Way will do this again.
United Way of Logan County had their kick-off breakfast in
September. At that time they handed out division packets to many
volunteers who will assist in the 2009-2010 campaign. The goal this
year is $95,000. Yes, it is a big challenge but iis most important,
due to the decrease in state funding and the growing need due to the
economic conditions we find ourselves in. There are thousands of
people in Logan County who are counting on the United Way through
their funding the 16 agencies they help. It is easy to give. Just
give a one-time donation through your place of business, your church
or any volunteer who may contact you. You can also call 217-735-4499
to pledge or send a contribution to United Way of Logan County, PO
Box 684, Lincoln, IL 62656.
The
Mill on 66 is having a cookbook fundraiser. Recipes are
needed by Monday, Oct. 5! E-mail them to
admin@abe66.com.
Congratulations
to Peggy Steinmetz-Koehler of Minnesota for being the winner
in the September Grab Your Fork drawing. Peggy won for her
submission of Miss C's Dream Bars. Peggy chose as her prize the
Williams-Sonoma cookbook "Savoring China."
You, too, could win a great prize, but you have to submit those
recipes to be eligible. Remember, every recipe gives you another
chance at winning.
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Starting in October, our
Grab Your Fork
recipe section will have
theme weeks.
Some of the themes we will present in the upcoming
weeks include:
– Who doesn't like a meal that costs less?
Casual
Entertaining – Make it tasty and easy.
Chill
Out – Warm, comfort food
Dessert, Anyone? – A great ending to any meal
Dinner
in an Instant – No time, but need a meal on the table
Go
Slow – Slow-cooker meals
Harvest Recipes – From the garden or from the farmers market
Holiday Favorites – Got to love those old family recipes!
Lighter Fare - Healthy cooking
Pumpkin Patch – It's autumn! Time for pumpkin anything.
Recipes for 2 –
Small-portion cooking
Rise
and Shine – Breakfast treats
Spook-tacular
Halloween Recipes
Supper
in One Dish – Casseroles of any type
The
Big Dipper – Appetizers and dips
Travel
the World – Recipes from other areas or regions
We Are
Family – Your kids' favorites
Inspire us. We need your recipe submissions.
It's fun and easy to do. All you have to do is
submit your recipes.
Got a good piece of news,
information or something that we can all brag about? If you do,
e-mail Mike and let us tell everyone about it. Plus you can win
cash. Every submission, whether we use it or not, will get your name
in the "Close Up" grab bag. At the end of the month we will draw a
name and someone will get $25 just for dropping us an e-mail. If
you wish, we will be happy to donate your winnings to the
organization of your choice.
You can contact Mike at
mikefak@lincolndailynews.com.
[By
MIKE FAK]
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