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New or "can't tell it's not new" items are being collected for
distribution to needy seniors, disabled children and adults,
single-parent families with children under 18 years of age, and
veterans this holiday season.
Winter coats, snow jackets, hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, warm
indoor slippers or foot warmers, winter socks, blankets, and lap
blankets will be collected. Winter apparel items may be donated for
any size or age, from infant through senior. It is requested that
blankets and lap blankets be non-woven items and machine laundered
prior to donation if not newly purchased.
Warm for the Weather donations may be brought to The Salvation
Army Keest Center, 307 N. Kickapoo St. in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct.
30, from 9 a.m. to noon and on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to
noon.
These dates are for collection, not distribution. More
information will be published in the very near future on the
application process for Salvation Army seasonal assistance programs
for 2010.
 Are
you looking for a new career opportunity? Have you ever considered
direct sales? You could be your own boss. Maybe you just need a few
extra dollars a month? If so, you should stop by at "Holiday
Happiness in Atlanta." It's a chance to beat the rush and start
your holiday shopping at the Olympia South Elementary gymnasium from
1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7.
More than 15 vendors will staff booths at this shopping fair with
crafters, artisans and representatives of Avon, Creative Memories,
Grubbyland Candles, Linda Canfield Jewelry Designs, Miche Bags,
Pampered Chef, Party Lite Candles, Scentsy wickless candles,
Tastefully Simple gourmet foods, Thirty-One Gifts, Tupperware and
Usborne Books. Also talk to them about career opportunities with
their company.
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Friends
of Dennis and Bev Tibbs will host a benefit spaghetti dinner
from 4 until 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in The Depot in Lincoln, 101
N. Chicago St. Tickets will be available at the door.
Dennis, of rural New Holland, suffered severe heatstroke on Aug.
9. Due to complications, he lost all of his right hand, much of his
left hand and both legs below the knee. He was in Springfield
Memorial Medical Center more than two months.
"Dennis' doctors have said it's a miracle he's alive, so this
dinner will be a celebration," said John Meacham, a fellow member of
the New Holland-Middletown High School Class of 1966. "Although
Dennis was retired as a telephone cable splicer, he was still
working hard as a rural mail carrier and caretaker and gravedigger
for several area cemeteries. The loss of his hands and feet means a
huge change in his life, but Dennis's spirit is strong. He says he
will walk again, and all his friends know he will."
Activities at the dinner will include a silent auction, raffles
and performances by several country and pop musicians.
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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.
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