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[November 01, 2013]  Zonta Club of Lincoln donates phones to Sojourn Shelter

Zonta Club of Lincoln gave recent donations to the Logan County court advocate's office for Sojourn Shelter to support local domestic violence victims.

So far in 2013, the advocate's office has assisted 70 clients with emergency orders of protection and provides ongoing assistance.

The club collected used cellphones, which can be reprogrammed and given to women to call 911 in an emergency.

Zonta Club of Lincoln also used $800 of last year's turkey dinner profits to set up a fund at Lincoln IGA. Many domestic violence victims have no choice but to "grab the kids and run." They often have no formula, food or diapers or any means to buy them. Charlie Lee at Lincoln IGA has often quietly provided items to these families at no cost to them. Zonta Club of Lincoln chose to support his efforts to help local domestic violence victims. Access to this fund will be given only by the Sojourn court advocate to the neediest clients. The community's ongoing support of the annual dinner allowed this generous donation.

Zonta Club of Lincoln is part of Zonta International, which has 30,000 members in 65 countries worldwide. Zonta recently launched "Zonta Says No," an international campaign to raise awareness of and increase actions to end violence against women and girls both locally and around the world. For more information, visit zontasaysno.com or www.zonta.org.


San Jose United Methodist turkey supper & bazaar Nov. 6

SAN JOSE -- The San Jose United Methodist Women, with the help of the men of the church and members of the community, are presenting their annual turkey supper and bazaar at the church on the first Wednesday of November. Serving is from 4 till 7 p.m. on Nov. 6.

The roast turkey supper features mashed potatoes and gravy, the women's "famous" dressing, green beans, corn, salad, desserts, and drinks, besides generous pieces cut from freshly roasted turkey.

Guests may dine in the Fellowship Hall or carry out.

Bazaar booths open at 3:30 p.m. and include a candy shop with a large variety of homemade candy and sweets; a country store, which will have homemade pies, cinnamon rolls, breads, jelly and other goodies; a craft booth with unique heirloom cards and various kitchen items; and a table of "nearly new" Christmas decorations and other novelties.

Tickets will be sold in advance by members of the church or at the door for the same price. Ticket prices for dine-in are $9 for adults and $4 children. Carryout prices are $9.50 and $4.50.

The San Jose United Methodist Church is at 601 S. First St., six blocks south of U.S. 136, at the corner of Linden and First. San Jose is about 10 miles west of Interstate 155 on U.S. 136.

For tickets or more information, call the church at 309-247-3232 or Jim Eeten at 309-247-3485.


Open Arms & Mission Mart partner for 2nd annual Thanksgiving dinner

Open Arms Christian Fellowship offers a free Thanksgiving meal on Sunday, Nov. 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, 311 Broadway. Last year 300-400 people enjoyed this free meal and time of fellowship. This year the church is preparing 20 turkeys and all the fixings -- mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, dressing and dessert.

Home Sweet Home Ministries of Bloomington and Mission Mart of Lincoln are partnering with Open Arms Christian Fellowship in this community event. All the funds from selling "Turkey Cards" at the Lincoln Mission Mart are staying in the community, helping with this meal and providing Thanksgiving meals to others in need in Lincoln and Logan County.

You can purchase a Turkey Card for $2 during normal business hours at Mission Mart and help others in the community. Spread the word and let others know of this community dinner.

Open Arms Christian Fellowship is the church that sponsors the annual Family Fun Day for the community.

For more information, call the church office at 217-732-4800 or visit www.oacflincoln.com.


Book signing Saturday for 2nd novel by Morris

Doris Morris will have a book signing for her new publication, "The Aspens," on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Library Annex.

This is Morris' second book. "The Aspens" features familiar and new characters in a historical setting in the "Better Than A Known Way" series.

The continuing story has been well received by those who have read it. Reviews can be read on Amazon.com/books -- Doris Myrle Morris, author.

The two books, "Bugler in the Mountains" and "The Aspens," are available in paperback and on Kindle.

The books are also being sold at Prairie Years gift and book store, 121 N Kickapoo St. in Lincoln.


LCGHS annual meeting Nov. 18

The Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society's annual meeting and program will be on Monday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. at the Blue Dog Inn, 111 S. Sangamon.

The presenter will be Stewart Reeve, director of the Illinois State Military Museum in Springfield. Reeve is a retired brigadier general from the Illinois Army National Guard.

The Illinois National Guard has a history going back 376 years. The museum houses items of interest reflecting that long history and tells of Illinoisans who have served the state and the country since the early 1700's.

The meeting and program are free and open to the public, but diners will be responsible for their meal. Those attending are asked to call the LCGHS office, 732-3200, or Marla Blair, program coordinator, 217-732-9875, to leave your name and the number in your group.


Community invited to celebrate fall this weekend at Christian Village

Children's activities, live music, and a chili or pork chop meal will be offered at The Christian Village Fall Festival this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Children will be able to play in an inflatable jumper from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the front lawn of the senior apartments. Face-painting will also be available. The festivities will include live music from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and cotton candy and popcorn.

There will be a craft and bake sale and a flea market in the activity room of the nursing home from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Homemade chili and pork chop sandwiches will be served in the senior apartment building from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The $5 meal includes chili or sandwich, chips, pickle, dessert, and a drink.

Tours of the campus will be available.

The festival is sponsored by The Christian Village Auxiliary. Proceeds will be used for projects to benefit the residents.

The Christian Village, 1507 Seventh St. in Lincoln, offers a range of senior living options including garden homes, senior apartments, skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation and the George Gahr Memory Care Unit.

The Christian Village is among the 14 senior living communities of Christian Homes, the second-largest not-for-profit long-term health care provider in the U.S., with campuses in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Missouri.

 


Lincoln man competes for chance at 'Voice of McDonald's' title

Consumers can vote for their favorite contestant Oct. 28-Dec. 2 at www.voiceofmcdonalds.com/voting/usa

Rigoberto Ernst, a McDonald's crew member from the independently owned and operated McDonald's at 1109 Hickox Drive in Lincoln, is one of the talented U.S.-based employees who have a chance to advance to the "Voice of McDonald's" global competition in Orlando, Fla., in April 2014 to experience a whirlwind of professional vocal performance coaching, expert industry advice and loads of fun. The voting started Monday, and Ernst hopes to generate support through online votes through Dec. 2 at www.voiceofmcdonalds.com/voting/usa.

Voice of McDonald's is a contest that aims to discover, recognize and reward the most talented singers among the approximate 1.8 million individuals employed by either McDonald's or its independent owner-operators worldwide. In the United States, this fifth edition of the competition started with a talented field of McDonald's employees. The talent search calls on consumers and top music industry professionals to help narrow the field to just three contestants for a world-class opportunity to achieve their dreams.

If Ernst is voted to move on to the finals in Orlando, he will receive a star-studded experience. An entourage will provide expertise on hair and makeup, wardrobe, choreography, stage presence, and vocal coaching. Additionally, he will have access to a panel of internationally renowned vocal and music industry professionals who will serve as judges in the competition and offer advice for launching a career in the music industry.

Pending the results of the competition here in the United States, if Ernst moves on from the semifinals, he will perform in two rounds of the final global competition on a massive concert stage with a live orchestra in front of more than 15,000 McDonald's owner-operators, corporate employees and suppliers in attendance at McDonald's Worldwide Owner/Operator Convention.

"Rigoberto has worked so hard for this moment and truly deserves this special opportunity McDonald's has given him to shine," said Jack Millan, McDonald's owner-operator. "I know he will make us proud, and we can't wait to hear the competition results."

The global Voice of McDonald's winner receives $25,000; the second prize includes $17,500; third prize gets $12,500; and fourth prize yields a check for $7,500.

To read more about Rigoberto Ernst and the other Voice of McDonald's front-runners from around the world, see their music videos at www.voiceofmcdonalds.com.

For real-time news and updates leading into the April 2014 competitions in Orlando, follow @McDonaldscorp on Twitter and the Voice of McDonald's hashtags, #VOMcD and #voiceofmcdonalds. 


Saturday a beautiful day for a beautiful event: the 30th Harvest of Talents for World Hunger

When doors opened at Lincoln Christian Church at 7 a.m. Saturday, it was for the 30th Harvest of Talents for World Hunger.

The prime event on Saturday offered handcrafted items that were available by straight-out purchase, silent auction and open auction. It also featured signature homemade foods to be eaten on-site or carry-home. Inside, the aroma of cinnamon and caramel pecan rolls wafted through the halls. Outside, the sweet wood smoke filled the fall air as giant kettles simmered beef vegetable soup.

Inside and outside, there was plenty of serving, eating, visiting at many different stations, tents, rooms and in the main auditorium. Hungry shoppers could grab a bowl of soup and a brisket sandwich, which was particularly appealing to those coming in from the 5K run/walk that began outside the church at 8:30 a.m. A new tea room, Hospitali-tea, served four pre-ticketed sittings offering tasty homemade foods and a special Harvest blend of tea.

The crowds increased all day with throngs of people unhurriedly, but intensely browsing merchandise, looking for just the right bird feeder, kitchen apron, hair doodad, jewelry piece, knitted scarf, bakery, yard or household ornament, with a thousand to choose from and numerous quick, easy checkout counters throughout the building.

The day concluded with an auction beginning at 2 p.m. of unique, high-quality items such as handmade quilts, leaded glass designs, paintings, furniture, large floral pieces and more.

On Sunday, the church celebrated the end of this year's Harvest of Talents with a special worship service and the presentation of a check to Rick Jett, the executive director of International Disaster Emergency Service.

Prior to the check presentation, Carolyn Neal offered a few words.

"Over a billion people go hungry, but tomorrow, that number will be less because of all the faithful Harvest hearts and hands who honored I Peter 4:10 and shared a measure of their time, talents and resources to partner with International Disaster Emergency Service and the 30th Harvest of Talents for World Hunger, raising $101,068.15 for hunger relief this year," Neal said. "You gathered your thoughts to pray, your family and friends, your coins, your talents, and your time to volunteer, and helped to make a difference that will stretch around the world in Jesus' name. On behalf of those who will receive Harvest food (physically and spiritually), thank YOU, bless you!!!"

The check was presented to Jett by Patricia Snyder. Jett in return presented "Servant's Towels" embroidered with the IDES logo and bearing the words "Your faithful service has made a world of difference" to Neal and Snyder.

The 2013 Harvest of Talents brought in $101,068.15, bringing the 30-year total to $1,819,213.38. This was a record year, after the previous high total of $92,499.88 back in 2008.

Other Harvest of Talents activities, including musical presentations and teas, are conducted during the year as well.

Working with International Disaster Emergency Service, all proceeds are used to aid those affected by disaster and to relieve world hunger.

Visit IDES at http://www.ides.org/ to see what projects the agency has been working on this past year.

[By JAN YOUNGQUIST with additional information provided by Patricia Snyder, Lincoln Christian Church]


Ludolph named ALMH October Employee of the Month

Darla Ludolph of Williamsville has been named the October Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Ludolph is a radiologic technologist at ALMH. She has worked for the hospital for over 39 years.

Ludolph has worked in all areas of radiology and served as the department manager for nine years. Ludolph is registered in mammography and has been performing the screenings full time since ALMH moved to its new building in March 2011.

"ALMH has always been like a family to me. I work with great friends. And most importantly, I work with state-of-the-art equipment, which allows me to perform excellent exams for my mammography patients," Ludolph said.

Ludolph was nominated for the honor by an ALMH mammography patient who said: "From the time she greets me with a smile in the lobby until the time we say goodbye, Darla makes the mammogram an experience I no longer dread. She is caring, yet professional, and I appreciate her explanation of the X-rays in a manner I can understand. To sum it up, she is a jewel."

Ludolph was born into a military family at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. Growing up, she lived in 10 states, including Hawaii, and also in the Philippines. 1974 was a momentous year for her. After graduating from St. Francis School of Radiologic Technology in Peoria, she took her first position at ALMH and was also married to Rich Ludolph. Her marriage and career are both going strong after 39 years.

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


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Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary to host quarter auction for the Oasis on Nov. 1

The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary will host a quarter auction on Friday, Nov. 1, to benefit the Oasis. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. This event is open to the public and will be in the banquet room of the Knights of Columbus, on Limit Street.

The cost of a paddle is $2 and a person may purchase up to five paddles. All proceeds from the event will go directly to the Oasis Senior Center. The organization's building downtown was damaged by fire in June.

Several vendors will also have tables of cash-and-carry items, and the Knights of Columbus will have their baskets available for purchase.

Shrimp, walleye or chicken strips, plus fries, will be available for $6, and the bar will be open.

The organizers said in a news release: "We are excited to be able to provide an opportunity for local vendors to display their products; all the while lending our support to the Oasis Senior Center. It is a vital part of the continued positive quality of life that seniors of Lincoln and Logan County deserve. And it's just a great time."


Red Cross invites eligible donors to give blood in honor of military members, veterans

PEORIA -- Veterans Day is Nov. 11, and the American Red Cross invites eligible donors to schedule an appointment to give blood in November in honor of those who have served the country in the U.S. armed forces.

Blood donated through the Red Cross is distributed to about 2,700 hospitals and transfusion centers across the country for patients in need, including patients at many U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers. Blood transfusions help save lives every day, and all blood types are currently needed, especially O-negative, A-negative and B-negative.

Appointments to roll up a sleeve and donate can be made today by visiting www.redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Another way to support veterans, military families and active-duty service members at hospitals and installations around the world is by sending holiday cards through the annual Holiday Mail for Heroes program. Between now and early December, the Red Cross will collect the cards and distribute them. Learn more at www.redcross.org.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Logan County:

  • Monday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Lincoln Christian University, Route 10, Lincoln

  • Friday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Hartsburg-Emden Jr./Sr. High School, 400 W. Front St., Hartsburg

How to donate blood

To make an appointment or for more information, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.


City of Lincoln fall cleanup schedules: landfill hours and leaf pickup days

For the convenience of Lincoln residents, the city landfill will be open six days a week beginning Tuesday, Oct. 29. Landfill hours will be Tuesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3:50 p.m., and closed on Mondays.

The landfill is specifically for landscape waste. Trash dumping will not be permitted there.

With the new city agreement for commercial mulching, products brought to the landfill by residents should be separated into two categories: wood products and lawn waste, such as plant material and leaves.

Wood waste for mulching is defined as logs, limbs or brush. All wood materials for recycling must be free of all metal or foreign debris, excluding nails and bolts three-eighths inch or smaller. Logs and limbs should be cut to a maximum length of 4 feet.

The landfill will maintain a six-day-a-week schedule through Tuesday, Nov. 26. Afterward the schedule will go back to open hours Saturday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.

The city of Lincoln will also do free leaf pickup inside the city limits. Pickup dates will be scheduled by ward and are as follows:

Ward 1:

  • Monday, Oct. 28

  • Thursday, Nov. 7

  • Wednesday, Nov. 20

Ward 2:

  • Wednesday, Oct. 30

  • Tuesday, Nov. 12

  • Friday, Nov. 22

Ward 3:

  • Friday, Nov. 1

  • Thursday, Nov. 14

  • Monday, Nov. 25

Ward 4:

  • Tuesday, Nov. 5

  • Monday, Nov. 18

  • Monday, Dec. 2

Leaves are to be placed in biodegradable bags at the curb by 7 a.m. the day of the scheduled pickup for your ward.


Lincoln College to honor inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame class at banquet

Central Illinois radio personality Sam Madonia will be back in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 8, to serve as master of ceremonies for Lincoln College's inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame banquet. The banquet will be in the Davidson-Sheffer Gymnasium and includes a cocktail reception from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the awards program.

The event is open to the public, and the deadline for reservations is 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1. The cost is $25 for adults and $15 for children age 18 and younger. Seating is limited, so early reservations are recommended. To make reservations or for more information, contact Mary Jo Werth in the college advancement office at 217-732-3155, ext. 217, or call 877-522-5867 toll-free, or email mjwerth@lincolncollege.edu.

The Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates the long and exemplary history of athletics at Lincoln College. In naming the inaugural class, the committee selected individuals whose accomplishments and involvement represent as much of Lincoln College's athletic history as possible. The inductees are:

Jan Bowers, female athlete from the class of 1981

As a Lincoln College student athlete, Bowers played volleyball, basketball and softball. She played on the 1981 softball team that took third place in the NJCAA national tournament. She was named to the all-regional tournament team and received the Sportsmanship Award. She received several LC awards, including Most Dedicated Athlete, Captain's Award, Volleyball MVP and Rotary Club Female Athlete Academic Award, and she was the 1981 class valedictorian.

After graduating from Lincoln College, Bowers attended Illinois State University, where she was a two-year varsity basketball letter winner. She played on the 1983 GCAC Conference Champions team and in the NCAA national tournament.

After college, Bowers coached high school and college basketball and golf in Lincoln and Springfield, and was selected to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame for Outstanding Achievement in Illinois Basketball in 2009. Bowers has been a member of the Lincoln College faculty since 1984. She received LC's Jack D. Nutt Educator of the Year Award in 2010 and a Lincoln College Alumni Achievement Award in 2002.

Matt Hughes, male athlete from the class of 1995

Hughes was a wrestling all-American for Lincoln College, placing third at the NJCAA national tournament in 1995.

After graduation from LC, he continued to wrestle at Eastern Illinois University, where he was an all-American as a junior and senior.

Hughes went on to a successful Ultimate Fighting Championship career, fighting competitively from 1998 until retiring in 2013. He holds the record for most wins in the UFC, with 18, and was the UFC welterweight champion twice, successfully defending the title seven times.

Hughes has received many honors and awards, including being inducted into the EIU Hall of Fame in 2008, the UFC Hall of Fame in 2010, the NJCAA Hall of Fame in 2012 and the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2013. Hughes received Lincoln College's first Young Alumni Achievement Award in 2009.

Tom Flynn, male athlete from the class of 1962

Known as the "Winchester rifle" for his ability to accurately fire off shots with the basketball, Flynn was a member LC's 1962 team that won the Illinois state basketball championship, played at the national junior college tournament and was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2004.

Flynn still holds Lynx basketball records for best individual game average, most individual points scored in one season, most individual points scored in two seasons and most points scored in a national tournament -- records set years before American basketball organizations adopted the 3-point field goal. He also holds Lynx records for most rebounds (sophomore), most rebounds (career) and most rebounds in a single game. He is a member of the Super Lynx 1,000 Point Club.

Flynn is being inducted posthumously.

Joni B. Comstock, female coach from 1979 to 1983

During her tenure at LC, Comstock coached Lynx softball, volleyball, women's basketball and men's tennis, and also served as the assistant director of athletics.

She earned a master's degree from Illinois State University in 1981 and went on to pursue a doctorate and a career in collegiate athletics administration.

Since 2006 she has been the senior vice president for championships for the NCAA, where she oversees 84 championships played each year by teams from over 1,000 member institutions.

Comstock was named a Lincoln College Honorary Alumna in 2002. She has been recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus of Eastern Illinois University in 2007, an EIU Top 10 honoree in 40 years of Title IX, WACDA Regional Director of Athletics of the Year and Ohio Valley Conference Title IX honoree in 2012.

Charles "Chuck" Lindstrom, male coach from 1961 to 1983

After a brief career in Major League Baseball, Lindstrom came to Lincoln College in 1961 to teach geography and coach baseball. In 1963 he took on the additional role of director of athletics. During his tenure, competitive athletics at Lincoln College grew from just men's basketball, swimming, tennis and baseball to include soccer, golf, wrestling, women's basketball, softball and volleyball.

Lindstrom's philosophy of coaching laid a foundation for the athletics program at Lincoln College that continues today. Under his guidance, LC athletics received both state and national recognition, and LC athletes have been successful in both collegiate and professional athletics and in their post-athletic careers.

Lindstrom was named the American Legion Baseball Player of the Year in 1953 and was made an Honorary Alumnus of Lincoln College in 2009.

Jack D. Nutt, Lincoln College president from 1982 to 2002

Nutt was a visionary leader and administrator and has been widely credited with reviving and preserving Lincoln College as one the country's few private junior colleges. During his two decades as president, Nutt oversaw the development of the Lincoln College-Normal campus, the establishment of Midwest College of Cosmetology and the addition of several new buildings on the Lincoln campus, including the Meyer-Evans Student Center, Dooley Hall, Gehlbach Hall, the Behrends Admissions Building, and the Heritage residence halls and student services offices.

In 2001, he started the Lincoln Center campaign to raise funds for a larger athletic facility and larger space for the Lincoln museum on the Lincoln campus. The Lincoln Center, with its Jack D. Nutt Arena, opened in 2010. The Lincoln Heritage Museum is scheduled to open in the Lincoln Center in 2014.

Nutt was inducted into the Highland Community College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2001 and received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Lincoln College in 2004.

Nutt is being inducted posthumously.

Dominic "Doc" and John Guzzardo, longtime friends and supporters of Lincoln College athletics

From the time Guzzardo's Italian Villa opened in Lincoln in 1957, the Guzzardo family has been a friend to Lincoln College athletics and a pillar of the local community. Family patriarch Dominic, or "Doc," was active in local government, the chamber of commerce and several prominent organizations.

He was also an avid sports fan who regularly attended Lynx games in Lincoln and on the road -- including traveling to Hutchinson, Kan., in 1962 when the Lynx basketball team competed in LC's very first national tournament -- and would often provide meals at the restaurant for teams when they returned late from away games.

Doc Guzzardo was recognized by LC as an Honorary Letterman in 1981.

He is being inducted posthumously.

John has continued in his father's footsteps: managing the restaurant; serving the community of Lincoln, including eight years as mayor; and supporting Lincoln College athletics, including helping kick off the Lynx basketball Hall of Fame Club in 2010.

John Guzzardo was made an Honorary Alumnus of Lincoln College in 2006.

The Lincoln College Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes student athletes, teams, coaches, managers, administrators, faculty, staff and friends who have distinguished themselves in the field of athletics at Lincoln College, either by their performance on an athletic team or by meritorious efforts in supporting the athletic program at the college.

The Hall of Fame banquet is part of the 2013 Homecoming and Family Weekend activities taking place Nov. 4-10 on the Lincoln campus.


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