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Relay
for life, ready to run
Teams
forming for next week’s event
The
Logan County Unit of the American Cancer Society cordially invites you to
its third annual Relay for Life. This event celebrates the lives of those
who have survived cancer and honors the memories of those who have not.
Relay for Life kicks off Friday, April 14, at 8 p.m. Teams are encouraged
to come out, set up camp and enjoy the evening activities.
Cancer
survivors kick off Saturday’s activities at 9 a.m., as they will lead
teams in a continuous walk around the track at Lincoln Recreation Center
indoor complex.
At
approximately 1 p.m., luminaries lining the walking path will be lit in
honor of cancer survivors and in memory of those who have lost their
battle with the disease. Once all luminaries are glowing, a special
ceremony will be held recognizing each person remembered. Luminaries may
be purchased for $10 prior to and at the event.
For
more information, please contact Mary Ellen Martin at 732-3349, Kathy
Blaum at 732-9372 or the American Cancer Society office at 1-800-252-5202.
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Hospital
Auxiliary sponsors book fair
Abraham
Lincoln Memorial Hospital’s Auxiliary is sponsoring a Reading is Fun
book fair on Friday, April 7, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the hospital’s
Conference Room A.
The
public is invited to the book sale, which will offer children’s books,
dictionaries, cookbooks, Bibles, puzzles, games and much more, with a
savings of 70 percent off the retail price.
Proceeds
from the book sale go towards the Auxiliary’s pledge to ALMH’s
upcoming obstetrics project.
For
more information about the Reading is Fun book fair, call 732-2161, ext.
185.
Hartem
FFA members visit state capital
In
conjunction with National Agriculture Week, four Hartsburg-Emden FFA
members, along with FFA members from throughout Illinois, assisted with
National Agriculture Week activities at the state capital. Natalie Coers,
Josh Anderson, Shane Westen and Anthony Jones helped deliver agriculture
commodity baskets and lunches to legislators. While in Springfield, these
members also met with Representative John Turner and Illinois Director of
Agriculture Joe Hampton.
[Anthony Jones, Shane Westen, Natalie Coers and Josh Anderson.
Representative John Turner in back.]
[Mrs. Betsy Pech (FFA advisor), Josh Anderson, Shane Westen,
Director of
Agriculture Joe Hampton, Anthony Jones and Natalie Coers]
Main
Street gears up for campaign drive
Main
Street Lincoln's Partnership Campaign is underway now through April 15th.
Designated by Illinois Main Street in 1994, Main Street Lincoln uses the
four-point approach of Economic Restructuring, Promotion, Organization,
and Design, established by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Accomplishments
of Lincoln Main Street include the tolling of the courthouse clock, the
Taste of Lincoln, historic street lights, downtown holiday decorations,
the mural on the Neal Tire Building, Summer Concert Series, Lincoln's
official Christmas ornament, Business Nexus, Festival of Trees, new
business workshops, Historic Preservation Week, and the LCHS Prom Grand
March, as well as many other activities.
Main
Street Lincoln has an aggressive work plan for 2000. Restoration of the
Scully Park fountain, completion of the Shay Parking Plaza and restoration
of the Indian maiden statue are at the top of the list in the Design area.
Four quarterly business seminars will be offered as well as the Nexus, an
intercept survey updated, newsletter developed and Historic Walking Tour
planned. Special events include the Taste of Lincoln, Harvest Fest, Summer
Concert Series, Historic Preservation Week, a Flag Day Ceremony and the
Festival of Trees.
A
not-for-profit corporation, Main Street Lincoln relies on private funding
to accomplish its goals. It does not receive any direct revenue from the
state, county or city. There is no special tax to generate income, and the
city and county's contributions are specific sponsorships on a
reimbursement basis.
Anyone
interested in Lincoln's downtown area can become a partner in Main Street
Lincoln. Business Partnerships are $99 and families are half the amount.
Partnerships are tax deductible and should be sent to: Main Street
Lincoln, 303 South Kickapoo, Lincoln, IL 62656. For questions or further
information, contact: Wendy Bell, program manager, at 732-2929.
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American
Red Cross blood donor update
Woody
Jones, State Farm will be the sponsor for the April 5 American Red Cross
blood drive to be held at the Lincoln Sports Complex. The hours are 12 to
5 p.m. On April 19, another drive at the Complex will be from 12 until 6
p.m.
The
Atlanta United Methodist Church will host a drive on April 6, with hours
from 1 until 7 p.m.
Lincoln
College will have a drive on April 4 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Students
at Lincoln Community High School will help as volunteers with the drive to
be held there on April 14 from 8:15 a.m. until 2:15 p.m.
Donors
who reached goals in March are the following:
Michael
E. FitzHenry, six gallons; George R. Morgan, four; Jayne Zimmer, three;
Lorine I. Cole, two; and one gallon each for Clinton R. Coffman, Rachel
Collins, Tara Turner, Beverly Liner, Gloria Read and Cynthia J. Aper.
Zimmerman
Scholarship deadline approaches
Applications
are still available for the Dwight F. Zimmerman Scholarship, sponsored by
the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation.
Applicants
must be a graduating senior from Lincoln Community High School, Mount
Pulaski High School, Olympia High School, Hartsburg-Emden High School or
Illini Central High School, or a student currently attending Lincoln
College.
All
applicants who are chosen as finalists to interview with the scholarship
selection committee will receive an award to be applied directly toward
tuition, fees and books. The two top applicants will receive scholarships
of $1,500. Other finalists will be awarded $500 scholarships.
Applications
are available in the guidance offices of the above-listed schools.
Applications are to be submitted to the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare
Foundation, 315 Eighth St., Lincoln, IL 62656. The deadline to submit an
application for the Zimmerman Scholarship is April 7. For more
information, call the Foundation office at 217-732-2161, ext. 405.
Individuals
wishing to contribute to the scholarship fund may send their contributions
to the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation, 315 Eighth St., Lincoln, IL
62656.
Ready
for the real world
Lincoln
Rotary seeking to recognize working youth
Logan
County youth who have started their own businesses, or who achieve above
and beyond what their employers expect, are now eligible to compete for a
new award recognizing their hard work. The "Ready for the Real World
Award" has been initiated by the Lincoln Rotary Club to encourage
more young people to demonstrate high work ethics or to use their
creativity to seek out new business opportunities. There is a $250 cash
award to accompany recognition by the Lincoln Rotary Club.
Any
Logan County employer or organization may nominate Logan County youth who
have reached the age of 18 by June 1. Nominees can either work for a
Logan County business, volunteer for a Logan County organization, or have
started their own business. Nominees should be youth who are responsible,
focused on excellence and truly enjoy their work. Academic or athletic
ability will not be a consideration in selecting a winner.
Nomination
forms are available from the Logan County Extension office, the
Lincoln/Logan Chamber of Commerce, or by contacting Lincoln Rotary Club
Director of Vocational Service Bob Jeckel at 735-5372. Direct supervisors
of the nominee are highly encouraged to include a letter of recommendation
along with the nomination form. Nominations are due by Friday, April 14,
to Bob Jeckel, 1536 Pulaski Street, Lincoln, IL 62656.
The
Lincoln Rotary Club is an organization of local business persons and
professionals who stress service above self.
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Civil
War ball and band performance set for Memorial Day weekend
The
Mason City Historical Society is bringing the Civil War to Mason City on
Memorial Day weekend. Living history events in the city parks will include
an educational, entertaining appearance by the 33rd Illinois Volunteer
Regiment Band on Saturday, May 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the tourist park
pavilion. The band is an authentic reenactment of the actual Civil War era
band that was mustered at State Normal University in 1861. The band
members wear reproductions of the original wool uniforms worn by the Union
Army, and each member plays music of the era on period instruments dating
as early as 1848. A Civil War military ball will be the main feature
during their performance. Children as well as adults will dance to the
Virginia reel, broom dance and other musical steps of that era. The public
is invited to this full-family affair for an evening of dancing or just
plain listening. Those in attendance are encouraged, but not required, to
wear attire of the Civil War period. Proceeds from this military ball and
band performance fundraiser will go to the restoration of Mason City's
Soldiers Monument erected in 1867 in Memorial Park. Events are sponsored
in cooperation with the local historical society, churches, school, clubs
and organizations, as well as parks and city government.
American
Red Cross classes announced
The
American Red Cross is offering the following classes at the Logan County
Red Cross office, 125 S. Kickapoo St. in Lincoln.
To
make reservations or for more information, interested persons may call
217-732-2134 any weekday between 12 noon and 4 p.m.
April
9 buffet breakfast to benefit Junior Legion Baseball
The
spring buffet breakfast for the American Legion Post 263 baseball program
will be Sunday, April 9, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon at American Legion Post
263, Fifth Street Road in Lincoln. All proceeds go to Junior Legion
Baseball.
The
menu includes scrambled eggs, bacon, ham (carved to order), biscuits and
gravy, fried potatoes, breakfast burritos, hash browns, cinnamon rolls, donuts,
fruit, coffee, juice and milk.
The
cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children in grade school, and pre-schoolers
eat free of charge.
Chances
will be on sale for four tickets to Wrigley Field, Chicago, for the Sept.
23, Chicago Cubs-St. Louis Cardinals game.
National
Honor Society seeks donations for Plant-A-Tree Project
The
National Honor Society of Lincoln Community High School has scheduled
their annual Earth Day projects for April 26 and 28. On April 26, NHS
students will help first graders plant memorial trees and teach the
children how to plant their own trees. On April 28, several high school
groups will plant trees along the interstate entrances to Lincoln and
along Lincoln Parkway in front of the Logan County Fairgrounds and Lincoln
Developmental Center. The National Honor Society invites businesses and
organizations to donate funds to help the NHS, the bio-chemistry ecology
class and the landscaping class purchase the trees.
If
you are interested in helping on one of the planting days, the NHS would
appreciate your enthusiasm and expertise to help them organize or plant.
If you would like to see the visible results of the students’ work, you
can check the locations on the southern cloverleaf entrance to Lincoln and
in front of the fairgrounds and LDC.
The
NHS thanks the community for all the continued support of this project.
Donations,
with checks payable to Plant-A-Tree Project, may be sent to the National
Honor Society, Attn: Judy Dopp and Laura Horton, 1000 Primm Road, Lincoln,
IL 62656.
Lenten
services scheduled at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Pastor
Roger David will conduct services at Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church (AFLC), 1140 N. State St., each Wednesday evening during Lent
. The services will be at 7:30 p.m. with
fellowship to follow.
Multiple
Sclerosis Society fundraising walk scheduled
The
Multiple Sclerosis Society is holding a fundraising walk in Lincoln
on Sunday, April 9, at 1:30 p.m. at Kickapoo Creek Park. Over
300,000 Americans suffer from multiple sclerosis, a disease of the
nervous system.
People
or businesses who wish to form teams, volunteer or donate to this MS
Walk 2000 should contact Jeanne Handlin at 732-3350 or Toni McDonald
at 732-8424 locally, or the Peoria branch at 1-800-423-5774.
Heritage
In Flight museum
The
Heritage In Flight Museum at the Logan County Airport is open every
weekend from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is open during the week by special
arrangement by calling 732-3333. The museum contains historical aviation
exhibits from as far back as World War I. Donations to the museum have
come from Logan County residents who served in the flying branches of the
United States military and from military and civilian sources throughout
the U.S. Heritage In Flight holds its regular meetings on the first
Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. in the commons room of the airport
terminal building. We are always interested in new members who have an
interest in helping to maintain the museum and the important and
fascinating historical records that it contains. The Heritage In Flight
Museum is a non-profit organization.
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