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Salvation Army 'Warm for the Weather,' 'Holiday Happiness in Atlanta,' and a Dennis and Bev Tibbs fundraiser make Close Up

By Mike Fak


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[October 29, 2010]  The Salvation Army of Logan County will collect warm weather apparel as well as blankets and lap blankets Oct. 30-Nov. 10 as part of their "Warm for the Weather" campaign for 2010.

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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You can contact Mike at mikefak@lincolndailynews.com.

[MIKE FAK]

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