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[May 09, 2012]  Free movie in the park on Saturday

Come join Lightning McQueen and his friends for a free Movie in the Park event Saturday at Postville Park. The movie "Cars" will be shown on a giant, 25-foot inflatable screen at dusk, or approximately 8 p.m.

In case of rain, the event will be postponed until June 2.

People attending should bring lawn chairs or blankets, and are welcome to bring food and drink.

This free event is a great way for families to relax together following the townwide garage sales earlier in the day. The Postville Park location was chosen since it is adjacent to Old Route 66, which is a central theme of the movie "Cars."

Prime sponsors of the event are Rick Hamm Insurance Agency and Integrity Data, with funding also provided by many more local businesses.


Carroll Catholic School announces May Students of the Month

Each month, teachers at Carroll Catholic School select two students from first to fourth grade and two students from fifth to eighth grade to receive Student of the Month awards. Students are chosen based upon Christian attitude, cooperativeness, courteousness, self-discipline and effort.

May Students of the Month are Hayden Gellner, second grade; Mia Young, fourth grade; Zachary Craig, fifth grade; and Emma Cameron, sixth grade.


Logan County Democrats to meet Saturday

The Logan County Democrats will meet on Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m. in the Pegram Room at the Lincoln Public Library. All Logan County Democrats are welcome to attend. Note the change in location.


Elkhart Historical Society presents …
'From Lincoln's Tomb to Arlington and Back'

ELKHART -- The Elkhart Historical Society will present a dinner lecture on May 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wild Hare Café in Elkhart. Virgil Davis and Chuck Fricke will talk about and explore America's rich history of military funerals and ceremonies.

Davis has obtained many original artifacts from Abraham Lincoln's funeral as well as other notable funeral items from Lincoln's time to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery. Attendees will be able to view original items going back to the Lincoln funeral and the ceremonies that accompanied that sorrowful time in our country's history.

The evening is planned as an entertaining and educational opportunity to learn about the pomp and ceremonies for those "who gave the last measure of devotion" to their country.

Tickets are $25 per person. Seating is limited, so please call 217-947-2238 to confirm reservations. Reservation forms may then be downloaded from the Elkhart Historical Society website, www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org, or picked up at Horsefeathers in Elkhart.


Planned highway closure

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the following planned road closure:

Illinois Route 121 at the Canadian Northern railroad crossing southeast of Lincoln and Deer Creek will be closed to all traffic May 14-18 for replacement of the railroad crossing.

IDOT will attempt to complete a three-day closing if the situation allows but is planning for a full five days in the worst case.


Blood drives in Logan County need your help

To help ensure an adequate blood supply for the region, the Central Illinois Community Blood Center is offering opportunities to donate blood in May in Logan County.

Thursday, May 17:

  • Elkhart -- Christian Church, 113 S. Gillett; 3-6 p.m.

  • Atlanta -- St. Mary's Catholic Church, 805 Pearl St.; noon-6 p.m.

For your convenience, call toll-free 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 158, to sign up, or schedule an appointment online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org. Walk-ins are also welcome and truly appreciated.

Central Illinois Community Blood Center, a not-for-profit organization, is the provider of life-saving blood for 12 hospitals throughout central Illinois, including Memorial Medical Center and St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. CICBC is a division of the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, which collects over 180,000 units of blood annually and serves a total of 80 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin.


Iola Gehlbach of rural Lincoln celebrates 96th birthday

Iola Gehlbach of rural Lincoln will be 96 years old on May 12. She was born Frances Iola Garton on May 12, 1916. After graduating from Lincoln Community High School and Lincoln College, she taught for three years at Hatton School, which she had attended as a child.

She married Albert E. Gehlbach on July 30, 1938. He died in 2003. Her family includes two sons, Gerald (and wife Nancy) of rural Lincoln and Donald (and wife Ann) of Sarasota, Fla.; four grandchildren, Scott (and Maria) Gehlbach, Brian (and Krista) Gehlbach, Chad (and Michele) Gehlbach, and Jody (and George) Agnacian; and five great-grandchildren, Emma and Jacob Gehlbach, Adrian Gehlbach, and Lily and Charlie Agnacian.

Birthday cards may be sent to 1166 State Route 121, Lincoln, IL 62656. The family will be celebrating with special occasions throughout the months of May and June.


Scholarships available at Community Action

Community Action is accepting applications for $1,000 Community Services Block Grant scholarships. The CSBG scholarships, offered in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, are designed to provide financial assistance to low-income and disadvantaged individuals of high academic attainment or potential. Scholarships will go toward providing formal education or occupational training in an accredited Illinois educational institution to CSBG-eligible clients.

To be considered, applicants must be income-eligible and reside in DeWitt, Fulton, Logan, Mason, Menard or Piatt counties, and must be enrolled or accepted at an Illinois accredited higher educational or occupational training institute.

Applications will be accepted through June 15. Interested applicants should visit their local Community Action office or contact Kathy Shepherd, community services director, at 1-877-588-7189, ext. 246, for details.

Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois is a not-for-profit organization serving low-income and senior populations in six central Illinois counties. To find out more about the services offered, visit www.capcil.org. For updates, like the agency on Facebook.


First Baptist Church rummage for missions

First Baptist Church, 101 Broadway St. in Lincoln, is having a rummage sale for missions on Friday, May 11, from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, May 12, from 8 a.m. to noon.


Good Shepherd Lutheran rummage sale May 11-12

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will participate in the citywide garage sales on May 11 and 12. The sale will be at the church at 1140 N. State St. in Lincoln.

Hours will be Friday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to ?? and Saturday, May 12, from 8 a.m. to ??.

Items to be offered will include baby stuff, toys, clothing, household goods, miscellaneous items and much more.


Pie auction for missions at St. John United Church of Christ

The Charity Guild of St. John United Church of Christ will have a pie auction on Sunday, May 13, with all proceeds going to mission projects.

This is to replace a long-standing ice cream social that will not take place this year.

Karen Birnbaum, guild president, said requests can be made for favorite pies until May 9, and they will be on the auction table.

All pies will be at the church for the "Cup of Fellowship" at 9:30 a.m., prior to the 10:30 worship on May 13. Following worship, the winning bidder will be revealed with each pie.


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May-June events at VFW

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756 is a busy place with many events coming up throughout the summer and beyond. With a new tenant in the basement, The Wishbone, and some remodeling taking place in the main hall, the group is equally as busy planning and promoting community activities.

The VFW will host the vendor spaces for the sixth annual Route 66 Garage Sale, which is scheduled for May 11 and 12. The VFW is offering spaces inside and outside, with public restrooms and concessions provided throughout the event. For more information on booth space, call 217-732-8687.

This is a list of events scheduled at the VFW through June:

  • May 11-12 -- Route 66 Garage Sale

  • May 19 -- Marine Corps League Roadside Café, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

  • May 24 -- Ladies Auxiliary dinner

  • May 27 -- Dance Club, 6:30-9 p.m.

  • June 7 -- Ladies Auxiliary dinner

  • June 21 -- Ladies Auxiliary dinner

  • June 24 -- Dance Club, 6:30-9 p.m.


Harvest of Talents Princess Tea planned for June 30

Harvest of Talents for World Hunger and Lincoln Christian Church are sponsoring a Princess Tea again this year for young ladies ages 3-13. The event will be on June 30 at the Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Hall. Doors will open at 10:45 a.m., and the tea is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The theme of the event will be "Secret Garden." Young ladies are invited to dress in whatever makes them feel pretty. Tea will be served on decorated tables and entertainment will be provided. There will also be time allowed for photo ops.

Tickets go on sale May 1. Seating is limited. For more details and to make reservations, contact Vera Thomas at the church office.

Young ladies are to be accompanied by a chaperone, such as their mother, grandmother, aunt or friend.

Lincoln Christian Church is located at 204 N. McLean St. in Lincoln.

All proceeds from the Princess Tea will go the 2012 Harvest of Talents for World Hunger, to feed hungry people worldwide.


Logan County Bank February and March Seniors of the Month

Logan County Bank sponsors the Lincoln Community High School Senior of the Month/Year award and scholarship program.

Each monthly winner receives a $50 U.S. savings bond from Logan County Bank and is then eligible for a $1,500 scholarship awarded by the bank, to be used at the college of their choice.

The February Senior of the Month is Lauren Soebbing of Lincoln.

Lauren's parents are Scott and Robin Soebbing.

Lauren's school activities have included volleyball, cheerleading, soccer, Pep Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, French Club, LEAF Club and National Honor Society.

Lauren is active in the community as well, including volunteer work with Special Olympics, Together for Lincoln, Humane Society of Logan County, Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival, Zonta dinner, Lincoln/Logan Food Pantry, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, West Lincoln-Broadwell School, Carroll Catholic, Chester-East Lincoln School, American Legion, and numerous other volunteer efforts.

Lauren is planning on nursing as a college major.

Logan County Bank congratulates Lauren on her selection as LCHS Senior of the Month for February.

The March Senior of the Month is Shelby Voyles of Lincoln.

Shelby's parents are Jamie and Jill Voyles.

Shelby's school activities have included Spanish Club, Fine Arts Club, Thespians, choir, marching band, concert band, pep band, numerous plays, speech team and National Honor Society.

Shelby is active in the community as well, including volunteer work for Together for Lincoln, Zonta dinner, Lincoln/Logan Food Pantry, West Lincoln-Broadwell School, Lincoln Park District's Halloween FunFest, Honor Flight breakfast and numerous other volunteer efforts.

Shelby is planning on pharmacy as a college major.

Logan County Bank congratulates Shelby on her selection as LCHS Senior of the Month for March.


ZLS Students of the Month

Brooklyn Hermes, a seventh-grader, has been selected as Zion Lutheran School March Student of the Month.

Brooklyn's ZLS activities have included honor roll, basketball, track and field, band, choir, and choir chimes.

She is a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Lincoln.

Her church and community activities have included youth group, youth conference, talent show, piano and softball.

Brooklyn enjoys playing basketball and hanging out with friends.

Her parents are Carl and Sondra Hermes of Lincoln.

Zack Prather, also a seventh-grader, has been selected as Zion Lutheran School March Student of the Month.

Zack's ZLS activities include honor roll, chess, band, student council and spelling bees.

He is a member of Atlanta Christian Church.

His church and community activities include plays, Bible study, Sunday school and Boy Scouts.

Zack most enjoys participation in Boy Scouts, watching TV, playing video games and riding his bike.

His parents are Mike and Jennifer Prather of Lincoln.


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