Cool temperatures, light breezes, and plentiful sunshine created the perfect fall climate for the many outdoor activities going on in and around Lincoln this past weekend. On Saturday morning, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital hosted its annual 5K/10K Walk/Run with a 5-mile trail option added at Madigan Park. At Christian Village, there was a very special gathering of motorcyclists from around the area. At 11 a.m. on Saturday the Railsplitter Antique Auto Club hosted its 10th annual Cruise-in at the Mill on Route 66. On Sunday the great weather continued as local fire departments from Logan County and beyond, came together for the fourth annual Lights and Sirens Parade in Lincoln. LDN will have coverage of all these events, starting in today's edition and wrapping up on Tuesday.

Photos by Lisa Ramlow and Nila Smith    [Click on pictures for larger images]

Robert Henderson from West Lincoln-Broadwell School introduces noted author Patricia Polacco at the Lincoln Public Library Thursday evening. Polacco, a well-known author, and illustrator of children's books was in Lincoln most of this week visiting various schools here as well as in Mount Pulaski. One of her best-known books is The Keeping Quilt, which was the featured book along with the actual Keeping Quilt, on Thursday evening. Polacco's visit was made possible through the efforts of the West Lincoln-Broadwell School Board, and a grant from the Woods Foundation.

Photo by Curtis Fox         (Click on image for larger version)