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[June 27, 2013]  Altman receives award at public health summit

Shana Altman, the emergency response coordinator at the Logan County Department of Public Health, received the Director's Recognition Award at the 2013 Integrated Public Health and Medical Preparedness Summit that met June 18-20 in Lombard. This award recognizes an individual whose work has resulted in significant and positive improvements in the Illinois public health system in the field of emergency preparedness and response.

Ms. Altman was recognized by the director of the Illinois Department of Public Health with this award for her work in coordinating a local Medical Reserve Corps, preparing and maintaining the department's emergency response plan, collaborating with local and statewide partners, and additionally serving on several conference planning committees. It was also noted that in 2012 she received the Illinois Professional Emergency Manager accreditation from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.

Altman received her award from Dr. David Gill, assistant director of the Illinois Department of Public Health.

"Shana has served Logan County as emergency response coordinator at the health department for five years," said Mark Hilliard, administrator at the health department. "Her due diligence, vast knowledge, organizational skills and expertise are a true value to the community."


Family Fun Day car wash Saturday

Come support Family Fun Day 2013 and get your car washed this Saturday, June 29, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Anytime Fitness and Health Source, 714 N. Logan St.

The cost is a freewill donation. All proceeds go toward the fifth annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 20, at Scully Park, a free event sponsored by Open Arms Christian Fellowship for the entire community.

While you wait for your car to be washed, enjoy VIP treatment -- snacks, free tours of Health Source and Anytime Fitness, chair massages, and free scans -- with special thanks to Health Source and Anytime Fitness.


Charron's Auto Repair will raise funds in July for Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund

Charron's Auto Repair, in cooperation with NAPA AutoCare Centers nationwide, will be supporting the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.

The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is a nonprofit organization that provides support to United States military personnel wounded in service to their nation, and their families. Centers in the United States offer specific medical attention and services for those who suffer from traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress.

Charron's Auto Repair, 929 S. Kickapoo St., will give away a free T-shirt daily to customers to help support the Fallen Heroes.

On July 12, Charron's Auto Repair will host its second Intrepid Fallen Heroes Night at Lincoln Speedway. T-shirts will be given away to some lucky race fans, and proceeds from a 50-50 collection will be donated to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.

A news release announcing the July effort said: "Our American wounded service members deserve the highest level of care we can give them, and we must all work together to see they get it."


Mount Pulaski Fall Festival to feature craft show

MOUNT PULASKI -- The Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation is sponsoring a craft show during the annual Mount Pulaski Fall Festival. Viewing times will be on Friday, Sept. 6, from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The only types of crafts that will be accepted are woodcarving, woodworking, painting, metal arts and photography.

People who wish to exhibit their craft items are asked to send a completed form for each entry to Ms. Carol Van Rheeden, 522 N. Marion St., before Aug. 15. This will allow the committee time to prepare the show information and organize display spaces before the arrival of the actual craft items. The craft show entry form is available at www.mtpulaskiil.com and at Salt Creek Attic in Mount Pulaski.

Craft show guidelines

  • All craft items submitted should be creations made by the person submitting them.

  • Actual craft items should be delivered to the Mount Pulaski Courthouse on Wednesday, Sept. 4, between 2 and 6 p.m. To contact the courthouse, call 792-3919. (Other contacts: Barbara, 792-5126; Carol, 792-3860; Salt Creek Attic, 792-5117)

  • Each item loaned should have an identification label on the bottom or the back. Include owner's name, address and phone number. An address label could be used with phone number added.

  • A separate entry form must be completed for each item to be exhibited. The forms must be turned in to Ms Carol Van Rheeden by Aug. 15. The entry form is available at www.mtpulaskiil.com and at Salt Creek Attic in Mount Pulaski.

  • All items must be picked up on Saturday, Sept 7, between 7 and 8 p.m. or on Sunday, Sept. 8, between 2 and 3 p.m.

  • Visitors who attend the show will be invited to vote for their favorite piece in the show. Winners in the voting will receive first, second and third prizes.

  • The committee will take the best possible care of the craft items. Courthouse guides, craft committee members and members of Friends of the Courthouse will be at the courthouse during the entire time the show is in progress. However, the committee cannot be held responsible for the value of any item. Exhibitors for whom this is a problem are asked to have the items covered by personal insurance.

  • Submit entry forms as soon as possible. Exhibitors will receive a claim form for each item when they bring the items to the courthouse. Exhibitors must bring their claim forms to claim their items at the end of the show.


Annual meeting of the Pleasant Valley Cemetery Association

MIDDLETOWN -- The annual meeting of the Pleasant Valley Cemetery Association will be on Tuesday, July 2, at 7 p.m. at the Knapp-Chesnut-Becker Library in Middletown.

All lot owners are welcome to attend.


Upcoming blood drive at Lincoln Masonic Center

To help ensure an adequate blood supply for the region, there will be a blood drive at the Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo, on Monday, July 1, from noon to 6 p.m.

For your convenience, call Alexis to sign up toll-free at 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 5158, or schedule an appointment online using sponsor code 60057 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.


"Freedom Works" art show to open Thursday

Logan County Arts will present its new show, "Freedom Works," with an opening reception on Thursday, June 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lincoln Art Institute, on the historic courthouse square in downtown Lincoln.

Local artists and members of Logan County Arts have interpreted the theme in a number of ways. Contributors may include Nate Artisco, Georgie Borchardt, Lee Hahn, Wilbert "Bert" Hill, Jason Hoffman, Bonnie Mayo, Moses Pinkerton, Kerry Rolewicz, Nancy Saul, Chris Tice and Randy Washam.

Media used include everything from acrylic paint, graphite pencil, ink and metal to textiles and more. Many of the pieces are for sale.

Admission is free and donations are accepted. Light refreshments will be served.

The show runs through Aug. 3, so there's time to bring the kids and come on down to see how many ways "Freedom Works" has been depicted. The Lincoln Art Institute, 112 S. McLean, is open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment.

For more information, contact Georgie Borchardt at 217-819-6801 or gborchardt1947@gmail.com.


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2nd annual Mount Pulaski Boy Scout lunch on the 4th of July

MOUNT PULASKI -- The Boy Scouts of Troop 122, Mount Pulaski, will host their second annual pork chop lunch on Thursday, July 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be two locations for purchasing sandwiches: the East Park pavilion, next to the pool, and Johnson's Food Center.

Sandwiches are only $4. Water will also be available.

The boys are earning money to help fund future camping adventures.


Logan County Fair Fine Arts will once again include recycled materials category

The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency and the Lincoln Woman's Club will again sponsor the recycled materials medium in the Fine Arts Division of the Logan County Fair. The medium will include recycled materials such as glass, metal, plastics, wood and paper. Artists are encouraged to use their imaginations in their choice of recycled materials and their application in an art project.

Recycled artwork will be sponsored in the following age divisions: adults, 18 years and over; young people, 13 years through 17 years; and children, 10 years through 12 years.

Entries must be made to the Logan County Fair office by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24. Artwork must be delivered to the Fine Arts Exhibition Building between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday, July 29.

Award premiums for the artwork are being furnished from proceeds generated by the monthly glass collections co-sponsored by the Joint Solid Waste Agency and the Women's Club.

For more information on the Fine Arts Division, contact the Logan County Fair Association at 732-3311.


Primm Road to be closed for Deer Creek bridge repairs

County Highway 9, also known as Primm Road or 1250th Avenue, will be closed for several weeks. The closure will be at the bridge over Deer Creek, south of the Lincoln Park District headquarters.

Repairs will be made to the Deer Creek bridge so that it can carry vehicles safely. Traffic will not be allowed across the bridge until the repairs have been made.

The public's cooperation and patience is always appreciated as the highway department maintains local roads.


Mount Pulaski to host mobile food pantry June 29

MOUNT PULASKI -- The Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation will host a mobile food pantry on Saturday, June 29, beginning at 10 a.m., in conjunction with the Central Illinois Foodbank. The mobile pantry will be parked at the Mount Pulaski American Legion Post 447 parking lot.

The food pantry is available to anyone in the Mount Pulaski community and surrounding area who is in need of food.

Those who do need groceries are encouraged come out and to bring with them bags and boxes for their supplies.


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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