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[July 13, 2013]  Tjelle named ALMH July Employee of the Month

Ina Tjelle of Lincoln has been named the July Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Tjelle works as a cashier and secondary biller in patient accounts. In October she will begin her 20th year at ALMH.

Tjelle was born in Morris and raised in Gardner. She has lived in Lincoln for the past 19 years. She has five children, 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She enjoys spending time at their sports activities, traveling and playing bingo.

She enjoys her work because of the close-knit community ALMH provides.

"There is a lot of teamwork and togetherness at ALMH," said Tjelle. "It's close to home, and people here treat you like one big family." She also enjoys the variety in her day-to-day activities. "I enjoy coming to work every day. There are always jobs to do that are not in a repetitious sequence, always changing."

Tjelle recommends a career in patient accounts.

"If you like diversity in a job, patient accounts is the place. You get to meet people, work with great co-workers and work Monday through Friday. ALMH has great benefits and a great working environment," said Tjelle.

ALMH, at 200 Stahlhut Drive, is a 25-bed critical-access hospital affiliated with Memorial Health System. The hospital employs 315 in a variety of roles. For more information, visit www.almh.org.


Bill Donath to speak at Monday night meeting

The Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society will host its monthly program Monday, July 15, at 6:30 p.m. at 114 N. Chicago in Lincoln. Bill Donath, current president of the group and a retired school administrator, will reveal a little-known aspect of the Civil War -- creation of the U.S. Sanitary Commission, forerunner of the American Red Cross.

The program is free and open to the public.


Atlanta United Methodist Women plan summertime fundraisers

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta United Methodist Women have planned a schedule of events to sponsor their ongoing mission work.

On July 26 and 27 they will have a sale of rummage and homemade goodies. The sale will be in the church basement, which is handicapped-accessible. The Friday hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is at the corner of Second and Race streets in Atlanta.

Many rummage sale items will be priced at only 50 cents. Saturday will feature "bag" deals, as well as a "free hour." During the rummage sale, there will also be a bake sale with lots of homemade goodies to choose from.

On Aug. 10 the group will host a craft sale in downtown Atlanta during the cruise-in.

There will be a winter wear giveaway in the church basement on Oct. 5.

Proceeds from all the fundraising events will be used for both local and other missions supported by the Atlanta United Methodist Women.


Monthly electronics recycling notice

Habitat for Humanity of Logan County will have its monthly electronics recycling collection on Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Habitat for Humanity warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road. The collection is offered free of charge to the public.

Habitat for Humanity of Logan County continues to collect televisions for recycling. For a complete listing of acceptable items refer to the list below.

The following items will be accepted:

  • Computer equipment, including laptop and desktop personal computers, monitors, keyboards, printers, scanners, cords and cables, hard drives, CD-ROM, DVD, Zip and tape drives.

  • Entertainment equipment, including TVs, radios, stereo and game systems, game controls, VCR and DVD players, and cameras.

  • Small business equipment, including phones, copiers, typewriters, fax machines and calculators.

  • Small household and countertop appliances will also be accepted, as well as aluminum, copper, brass and stainless steel items.

Electronic equipment is not to be left at the site and is not collected outside the hours of the collection.

Information on the electronics recycling program is available through Habitat for Humanity of Logan County by contacting the office at 217-732-6412 or by visiting http://www.habitatlogan.org/.


Together for Lincoln nearing weatherization deadline

Due to generous grants from the Lincoln-based Woods Foundation and the Decatur-based Energy Assistance Foundation, as well as donations from the Lincoln community, Together for Lincoln is offering whole-house window replacement completely free of charge to a limited number of applicants. Those interested in applying should complete a weatherization application. In order to be considered for weatherization assistance, applications must be fully completed and turned in by Monday, July 15. 

Together for Lincoln is also offering general home improvement, including washing windows, cleaning out gutters and interior painting, to residents of the Lincoln community. Those interested in applying for help should fill out a home improvement application and return it by Aug. 1. 

Together for Lincoln is a community-based organization that relies solely on the help of volunteers. Anyone interested in helping is asked to fill out a volunteer application. In order to assign volunteers to the project that would best fit them, volunteer applications are due on Aug. 19. 

All three applications can be picked up at the State Bank of Lincoln Wal-Mart branch or at any partner churches. All Together for Lincoln service projects will be completed on Sunday, Sept. 22. 


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Registration open for Moving Forward 5K

The Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital's Sportscare have announced that registration is open for the third annual Moving Forward 5K Run/Walk, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12.

Runners and walkers of all fitness levels can register online at www.almh.org.

Adults who register before July 31 will receive a discounted registration of $25, which includes a men's, women's or youth size dry-fit race shirt. Registration will increase to $35 as the date gets closer. Shirts are not guaranteed for registrants after Sept. 14. Youth 12 and under are also encouraged to register for a discounted $10 fee. Parents of youth participants must be on-site at all times during the event.

New this year, a free Kid Dash will take place at 8:30 a.m. This 200-yard event is for participants 10 and under. Medals will be awarded.

At 9 a.m., rain or shine, walkers and runners of all fitness levels will take off for the 5K at Edward R. Madigan State Park. The event route meanders through grassland and woodland. All are encouraged to join friends and family and enjoy the fall scenery while being active. Last year over 200 participants took part in the event.

"Our mission is to improve the health of the people and communities we serve, and what better way than through exercise. I hope that this event encourages people of all fitness levels to get moving forward towards good health," said Todd Mourning, physical therapist and manager of rehab services at ALMH.

The event's "Stay Competitive" lead sponsor is Gehlbach Law. Other sponsors are Blue Dog Inn, Clinical Radiologists, Eaton Electrical, Illinois American Water, Nobbe Eye Care, Herrin Fertilizer and Farmers Bank of Mount Pulaski.

The Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation will use proceeds from the Moving Forward 5K Run/Walk to support community wellness programs.

Memorial Sportscare at ALMH is a full-service athletic training program for young athletes and active adults. Services include performance enhancement, injury prevention, concussion management, training zone programs, high-tech knee and shoulder treatment, and more. A free Fit 2 Run 5 program is being offered to registered Moving Forward 5K participants. The program is limited to the first 20 registrants.

For more information about the Moving Forward 5K event or the Fit 2 Run 5 training program, call the ALMH Rehabilitation Department at 217-605-5500 or visit www.almh.org.


Latham Firefighters to host annual ice cream social Saturday

LATHAM -- The 64th annual ice cream social hosted by the Latham Firefighters will be on Saturday, July 13.

The ice cream social starts at noon. Also on the schedule of events are an antique tractor and car show, Junior Olympics at the ballpark, kiddie tractor pull, live music, and drawings for prizes.

Registration for the antique tractor and car show begins at 11 a.m. The show runs from noon to 7 p.m. and features the Land of Lincoln Antique Engine & Tractor Club and the Railsplitter Antique Auto Cub. All others with antique tractors, cars and trucks are welcome. There will be activities for antique tractors.

Junior Olympics competition will be at the ballpark beginning at 2 p.m. This event is open to kids of all ages through high school.

There will be a pedal tractor pull for kids at 4 p.m.

Live entertainment will be provided by the Tennessee Borderline country band from 5 to 8 p.m.

The Latham Firefighters will conduct five large prize drawings at 8:30 p.m. Tickets can be bought from any firefighter or at ice cream social.

Serving of sandwiches, ice cream, cake and soft drinks will start at noon at the firehouse. Those purchasing food items will receive free tickets for prizes donated by area merchants. Drawings will be held during the afternoon and evening.

The Latham Firefighters invite everyone to an afternoon and evening of family fun.


Monthly glass recycling notice

The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, in collaboration with the Lincoln Woman's Club and Verallia Saint-Gobain Containers, will have its monthly glass collection on Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Logan County Fairgrounds. Participants should use the Main Gate entrance.

The collection will be canceled in event of inclement weather or extreme heat. Glass is not to be left at the site prior to the hours of the collection.

Participants are reminded that only container glass will be accepted. Container glass is any glass that originally held either a food or beverage product. All colors of glass will be accepted. The glass recycling program does not accept broken glass due to safety issues.

Participants are asked to thoroughly rinse all containers and to remove all plastic or metal lids, sleeves and rings. Labels, either foil or paper, may be left on the containers. Due to the large volume of glass being collected, the glass recycling program reserves the right to refuse any glass that does not meet the preparation guidelines.

The glass recycling program does not accept light bulbs, fluorescent lights, window glass, mirrors, ceramics, dishware or CorningWare items. Participants are asked to comply with the glass collection guidelines, as a single piece of ceramic material or a light bulb can contaminate an entire load of glass.

Recyclers are encouraged to "like" Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency on Facebook for access to the most current information, updates and cancellation notices. As always, information on the county's recycling programs is available by contacting the office at 217-732-9636 or by visiting the agency website at www.co.logan.il.us and selecting "Joint Solid Waste Agency."


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