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Fishing derby, Culver's helps Relay For Life, blood drive, Princess Tea, 5K at Mount Pulaski Street Festival, David Alexander, summer band concerts, handbell patriotic program, Mount Pulaski swimming pool, writing club

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[June 11, 2013]  Youth and families enjoy Turner/D.A.R.E. morning of fishing

ATLANTA -- On Saturday, the local D.A.R.E program and the Lincoln Park District sponsored a special event: the third annual Nathan Turner Fishing Derby. Children from ages 4 to 15 and their families were invited to participate in the event at the Hickory Lane Campground, Atlanta.

Nathan Turner, a former city council member in Lincoln, was known for his love of fishing. His family established the fishing derby in his memory. He is survived by his wife, Sarah; his son, Benjamin; and other members of his family.

A fishing clinic earlier in the week helped to ensure the children understood proper safety measures.

The pond had been stocked just days before the event.

Prizes were awarded for participating and for three categories: smallest fish, biggest fish and most fish caught.

Police Chief Ken Greenslate was on-site, cooking hot dogs and providing sodas to those in attendance.

The Turner family gives their thanks to D.A.R.E and the park district for their continued sponsorship of the fishing derby.

[By DEREK HURLEY]


Culver's of Lincoln Day of Giving will benefit Relay For Life

Culver's has been committed to being active in its local communities since opening the doors of the first restaurant in 1984. On Wednesday, June 12, Culver's of Lincoln will carry on that tradition by donating 10 percent of the sales from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. to raise funds for Relay For Life of Logan County.

"We're proud to call Lincoln home, and doing our part to help just feels right," said Elaine Aue, owner. "We strive to make a difference in the community we share with so many others, and working with Relay For Life of Logan County allows us to help support individuals and families in our area."

Culver's support of Relay For Life is just part of their dedication to giving back to the community. From Culver's founders to each locally owned and operated restaurant, each franchise partner and team member understands the importance of serving those in need.


ALMH to host blood drive

To help ensure an adequate blood supply for the region, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive, is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For your convenience, call Alexis toll-free to sign up at 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 5158, or schedule an appointment online using sponsor code 60177 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 lifesaving blood for 14 hospitals throughout central Illinois, including Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln and 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 87 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin.


Princess Tea planned for June 29

This year's theme: 'Over the Rainbow'

"Over the Rainbow" has been chosen for the theme of this year's Princess Tea, sponsored by the Harvest of Talents for World Hunger. The tea is planned for Saturday, June 29, in the Fellowship Center of Lincoln Christian Church. Doors to the tea will open at 10:45 a.m., with tea served at 11:30 a.m.

The Princess Tea is a very special event for the sweet young ladies of our community and their guests. If you have a special young lady in your life -- perhaps a daughter, granddaughter, niece or a young friend -- this is the perfect event for you to attend. You will be provided an opportunity to spend some quality time together in a lovely setting, and your young ladies will be the center of attention.

Young ladies -- princesses for the day -- are invited to dress in their Sunday best or perhaps a princess costume. They will be served refreshments from glass plates and tea cups at a brightly decorated tea table. Each tea table will be decorated by and presided over by a table hostess. Tasty food and beverages will be served with the tastes of young ladies in mind. The event will feature fun, food and favors.

Young ladies ages 3 to 12 are invited to attend and must be accompanied by at least one adult guest.

Tickets are $10 each and are available in the church office. The tickets must be purchased in advance, with ticket sales to close on June 26. Seating is limited, so you are urged to pick up your tickets as soon as possible.

Questions may be directed to July King at 314-9413. If you would like to be a hostess for a tea table, she can provide you with the particulars.

She points out that those attending will have a most enjoyable time, with the event serving the dual purpose of providing food for "special" children around the world who are experiencing hunger needs.

"Pretty little ladies, we will look forward to seeing you and your guests at this event which is planned especially for each of you," Ms. King says.

All funds raised at "Over the Rainbow" will become a part of the 30th annual Harvest of Talents for World Hunger on Saturday, Oct. 26. Every penny raised at the Princess Tea will be used to meet hunger needs worldwide.


Runners will be 'Glowin' for Michael' at Mount Pulaski Street Festival

MOUNT PULASKI -- The Mount Pulaski Street Festival this year is scheduled for Friday, June 28, on the courthouse square.

Among the many attractions of the evening, a new event is being added: a 5K run and walk with proceeds to benefit 7-year-old Michael Stauffer.

Michael is the son of David and Cynthia Stauffer of Mount Pulaski. He has a brother, Thomas, and a sister, Alyssa. He is a student at Zion Lutheran School in Mount Pulaski.

Late last year he was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma and has been undergoing treatment ever since. The proceeds of the race will go to assist the family with their financial concerns.

The race will begin at 8 p.m. in front of the Mount Pulaski Courthouse, on the town square. Along the route there will be luminaries and live street guides to assist with the twists and turns of the route. The race will be self-timed.

Registrants have a choice of price levels for the race. The $25 registration will include a "glow shirt" and glow gear so runners will stand out during the race. If runners aren't interested in the glow gear, they can pay the basic registration fee of $15.

Registration packets can be picked up at the Farmers Bank between noon and 5 p.m. on the day of the race.

In addition to the 5K, the street fair will offer a wide variety of entertainment options, and the Mount Pulaski Courthouse will be open for tours. The Hair Cut Actual Band will perform live on stage, and Audra's Studio of Dance will have cloggers performing. There will also be an Abe Lincoln impersonator.

The "Balloon Lady" will be on hand, face painting by Chauntea Mason and plenty of children's games with prizes.

Hilltop Caterers will serve brats, hot dogs and soda for a donation, and the American Legion will have a beer station.

For those who need a cool spot to rest a spell, the air-conditioned VFW, the historical museum and the courthouse will all be open and cool.

Anyone who would like to preregister for the race can do so by visiting the Mount Pulaski website at http://www.mtpulaskiil.com/. Questions about the event can be directed to Angie Cyrulik at 217-962-1055.

All proceeds from the race will go to assist the Stauffer family. Proceeds from other street fair activities will go to the Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation for the upkeep of the historical courthouse.


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Alexander named juried artist by Illinois Artisans

Lincoln native David Alexander, a stained-glass artist, has been accepted as a juried artist by the Illinois Artisans. This designation allows selected Illinois artists to display their work at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield, at the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago and at the Southern Illinois Art and Artisan Center at Rend Lake.

A portion of Alexander's collection continues to be on display in the office of Coldwell Banker Cornerstone in the Regions Bank building, where David and his wife, Sonnie, own and manage the real estate business. The public is invited to come to the office to see the collection. A collection of some of the glass is hanging in windows at the real estate office and in the bank lobby.

Each of Alexander's creations starts with his original drawing, and each is therefore unique. With fine art as the goal, he takes glass to extreme limits of size and production difficulty. The result is compositions in glass not previously seen.

Alexander has a degree in architecture from the University of Illinois, with minors in art and math.


Summer band concert and rehearsal schedule

The Lincoln Area Music Society is planning four Sunday evening concerts this summer. The dates are June 16, 23, 30 and July 7. All the concerts will be in the Latham Park bandstand, beginning at 7 p.m.

In conjunction with each concert, the group will have rehearsals in the band room at Lincoln Community High School. The rehearsal dates are on Mondays: June 10, 17, 24 and July 1. Rehearsals will begin at 7 p.m. and should last approximately 90 minutes.

The group is still looking for members to help create a wonderful-sounding band for this summer. Anyone who is interested in playing for these summer events is welcome to contact Larry Maffett at 737-0150 for more information.


Handbell players needed for community concert

Handbell ringers are invited to join a community handbell choir that will perform "We the People," written in honor of the bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution in 1991. This will be performed with the summer band and a choir for the patriotic program during the concert in Latham Park on Sunday, June 30, directed by Larry Maffett.

Rehearsals for this special number will be at St. John United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh St. in Lincoln, at 6:30 p.m. on three Monday nights, June 10, 17 and 24, and prior to the performance on June 30.

Ringers are asked to contact Tonita Reifsteck, 217-855-1645, or Kathleen Brumbaugh, 732-9325, so music will be available. Questions concerning this may be directed to Mrs. Reifsteck.


Mount Pulaski pool offers summer fun

MOUNT PULASKI -- The Mount Pulaski pool offers a perfect place to lounge by the water or take a swim. You can't resist the cool water, open from one o'clock in the afternoon until 8 in the evening Monday through Friday. On Saturdays the pool is open from 1 to 8 p.m. unless there is a pool party.

Pool parties are from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturdays or, if need be, on Sundays as well. Otherwise, on Sundays the pool opens at 1 p.m. and closes at 6.

Also, adults can stop by for lap swimming from noon to 1 p.m. every day of the week.

The Mount Pulaski pool offers family, couple and individual season passes. The kiddie pool will not be open this year due to state regulations.

The pool is located off Route 121 on Belmont Street, across from the Mount Pulaski Firehouse.

For more information, contact managers Brian Erlenbush and Ryan Deibert at 217-792-5248.

Weather permitting, see you at the pool!

[By CADY LOWERY]


Writing club to meet June 11

Lincoln Writer's Club will meet Tuesday, June 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni Room of the Lincoln College student center.

Suggested topics: a three-minute fiction piece, 600 words or less; fall chores; or describe the first time you began to appreciate the world around you.

All are welcome.

For more information, call 732-2723.


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