The year in Photos
Pictures published in the fourth quarter of 2022; favorites from Karen Hargis

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[January 06, 2023] 

My favorite pictures come from the months of October, November and December.

Most of them are of kids or events that make me smile; mainly because they deepen my sense of community and make my heart happy.

They give me a sense that in my little part of the world good resides and we are passing it on to the next generation.

October 3, 2022 at Gails Pumpkin Patch

Photo by Nila Smith
 


October 5, 2022

The annual Pink Pumpkin Fundraiser Auction for the American Cancer Society is tomorrow (Thursday, October 6th) evening. Some folks have been wondering if Carol Charron would be blessing us with a gift of the special little characters she makes, and the answer is YES, times three!
 


These three little dudes each come with their own personality and theme. They will be sold separately at the live auction portion of the night. So...you have three chances to take one with you.

Thanks to Rick and Carol Charron of Charron's Auto Repair.

Photo provided by Carol Charron
 


October 31, 2022

This little piggy went to Trick or Treat with the Mayor in Lincoln on Saturday morning and quickly caught the hearts of many.

And this was only one head-turning costume that was seen at the event. From ghosts to monsters to cute, cuddly, and funny, there was a wide gamut of trick or treaters dressed to impress and impress they did.

Photo by Nila Smith
 

 



October 31, 2022 - Trick or Treat with the Mayor

Photo by Nila Smith
 


November 29, 2022

"I'm pretty, and I know it. With my brightly colored 'nails,' my Christmas-colored mane dressage, and pulling a beautiful white carriage, who would deny it?"

Photo by Nila Smith
 


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December 2, 2022 - Lincoln Christmas Parade

Photo by Nila Smith
 



December 3, 2022 - Lincoln Christmas Parade

Photo by Nila Smith
 


December 3, 2022

After being driven through town as the 2022 Lincoln Christmas Parade, Grand Marshals Spud Newhouse and Marsha Fernandes stopped at the Lincoln Depot, perhaps to visit for a minute with Santa Claus.

Fernandes and Newhouse have been instrumental in providing homes for local veterans via the Central Illinois Veteran Commission Tiny Home project. The Logan County Tourism Bureau chose the two to be the Grand Marshals in recognition of all they do to serve our local veterans and the community.

Photo by Karen Hargis


December 9, 2022

Thursday evening, Santa visited with children at the Lincoln Public Library. The beautiful Carnegie Building, with all its rich woods and antique furnishings, made for an ideal backdrop for the ageless Christmas icon and his guests.

The smiling faces of the Farmer girls, including the former Little Miss Logan County Sofia, her sisters Vayda and Mabry, and their baby brother Brigs were among those who enjoyed time with Santa.

Photo by Nila Smith


December 21, 2022

Today, Wednesday, December 21st, Gabriel Bailey turns three years old. Hopefully, he will spend at least a part of his special day enjoying the pink pedal tractor his mom Sarah won for him. Sarah purchased a raffle ticket from the Friends and Family Relay Team to benefit the American Cancer Society at the Oasis during the Balloons Over 66 weekend this last summer.

The drawing was held for the tractor on December 12th, and Gabriel received his early birthday present on Monday the 19th at Central Illinois Ag. in Atlanta.

Photo by Nila Smith
 


The horse and carriage wins my first place vote.

[Karen Hargis]

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