More Christmas activities

Christmas breakfast buffet and bazaar

Sunday, Dec. 3, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Carroll Catholic School, 111 Fourth St.

Fee

Fill up on this delicious breakfast and shop for Christmas crafts and baked goods.

Alternative Christmas market

Sunday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church, 301 Pekin St.

Browse through the arts and crafts of skilled artisans. These crafts are available for purchase to benefit the less fortunate people in the world.

Holiday tour of Lincoln churches

Sunday, Dec. 3, 1-4 p.m.

Free admission

Come and enjoy the beautifully decorated churches and the triumphant sounds of the various organs at the local churches. Each church will have a 10-minute concert at their designated time. To conclude the afternoon, there will be an organ recital performance by a special guest, Dr. Timothy Nelson, at 4:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. 

Participating churches are:

  • Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1409 Pulaski St.
    Music throughout the afternoon
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1140 N. State St.
    Music throughout the afternoon
  • First Baptist Church, 101 Broadway St.
    Music throughout the afternoon
  • Jefferson Street Christian Church, 1700 N. Jefferson St.
    Music throughout the afternoon
  • First Presbyterian Church, 301 Pekin St.
    Music at 1 p.m. by organist Debbie Schweitzer
  • St. John United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh St.
    Music at 1:30 p.m. by organist Laura Lee
  • Zion Lutheran Church, 205 Pulaski St.
    Music at 2 p.m. by organist Janet Dahmm
  • Holy Family Catholic Church, 316 Logan St.
    Music at 2:30 p.m. by organist Ruth Freesmeier
  • Trinity Episcopal Church, 402 Pekin St.
    Music at 3 p.m. by organist Rachel Hall
  • First United Methodist Church, 302 Broadway St.
    Music at 3:30 p.m. by organist Jeff Hendricker
  • First United Methodist Church, 302 Broadway St.
    Recital at 4:30 p.m. by Dr. Timothy Nelson

Cookie walk

Sunday, Dec. 3, 1-4 p.m.

First United Methodist Church, 302 Broadway

Free admission

Holiday cookies and crafts are featured at this special event. Cookies are sold by the pound. All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity.

Ten Thousand Villages

Sunday, Dec. 3, 1-4 p.m.

St John United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh St.

Ten Thousand Villages provides vital, fair income to third-world people by selling their handicrafts and telling their stories in North America. This opportunity benefits artisans who would otherwise be unemployed or underemployed. This income helps pay for food, education, health care and housing.

Holiday tour of homes

Sponsored by the Harvest of Talents for World Hunger

Sunday, Dec. 3, 1-4 p.m.

  • Thomas and Susan Boyd
    335 Northgate, Lincoln
  • Stephen Elkins
    5 Grand Oaks Drive, Lincoln
  • Larry and Marcia Howen
    122 Crestwood, Lincoln
  • Michael and Debbie Kilgallin
    1441 1025th Ave, Lincoln
  • Mark and Linda Searby
    1457 State Route 121
  • The doll collection of Anita King
    160 Campus View Drive

Tickets can be purchased at Lincoln Christian Church in advance or they may be purchased at the homes. All proceeds will go to the International Disaster Emergency Service. For more information, contact Vera Thomas at (217) 732-7618.

Jingle Bell Run for arthritis

Sunday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m.

Lincoln Park District

$15 entry fee (registration before Nov. 29; $18 late registration fee)

This 5K run or fun walk which raises money for arthritis research starts at the Lincoln Park District. For more information, call the Lincoln Park District at (217) 732-8770 or the Arthritis Foundation at (217) 732-2923.

Lighting of the Atlanta Christmas tree

Sunday, Dec. 3, 4:30 p.m.

Comer of Race and South streets

Kick off the holiday season with the lighting of the Atlanta Christmas tree, followed by caroling and refreshments.

Christmas cantata

Sunday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1409 Pulaski St.

Free admission

The Immanuel Lutheran Church choir will present "Season of Praise."

Hartsburg-Emden Christmas concert

Monday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m.

Hartsburg-Emden High School

Free admission

Listen to the sounds of Christmas performed by the Hartsburg-Emden band and choir.


Christmas activities

Oasis chili supper and bake sale

Thursday, Nov. 30, 4-7 p.m.

501 Pulaski St.

The Oasis Senior Center is hosting their annual chili supper and bake sale at the Oasis. This is held right before the annual Christmas parade, so stop by, warm up and fill up on some chili to get you through the parade!

"Christmas In the Chapel"

Thursday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Tickets sold in advance only at Lincoln Christian College Chapel. (Nov. 29 update:  The only tickets available at this time are balcony only for Thursday 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 7 p.m.)

Each year thousands of people from central Illinois come to experience this wonderful tradition. The program in the 1,200-seat auditorium on the campus of LCC blends music, drama and costume in a celebration of the deeper meaning of the holiday season. Ticket information is available by calling (217) 732-3168, Ext. 2295.

Madrigal dinner

Friday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m.

First United Methodist Church, 320 Broadway St.

Fee; limited seating

Come enjoy a night of old English fun and Christmas carols. For additional information, call First United Methodist Church at (217) 732-204 or Louella Moreland at (217) 732-4763.

Live Nativity

Friday, Dec. 1; Saturday, Dec. 2; Sunday, Dec. 3; 6-8 p.m.

Zion Lutheran School, 1600 Woodlawn Rd.

Free admission; drive through in your car

This re-creation of the birth of Jesus features people dressed in costumes. It is complete with a stable, donkey, llamas, cattle and sheep. You don't even have to get out of your car to view this very special tableau.

Grand opening — Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society

Friday, Dec. 1, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 2, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 3, 1-3 p.m.

111 N. Chicago St.

Enjoy a historical Christmas setting at the grand opening of the new home of the Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society. Refreshments will be served.

'Teddy Bear Picnic'

Saturday, Dec. 2, 9:30-11 a.m.; program at 10 a.m.

Lincoln Public Library Annex, 725 Pekin St.

Free admission; reservations required

This special children's event features a jugglers show, cookie decorating and brown bag lunch! Children are invited to bring their teddy bears and join in this special holiday treat. Children must preregister before noon on Dec. 1. Call (217) 732-5732 for more information.

Elkhart's holiday bazaar

Sponsored by the Needs and Goals Committee

Saturday, Dec. 2, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Elkhart Fire Station

The bazaar will offer a bake sale, homemade craft sale and a luncheon. Santa will make a special visit to pass out goodies to the children and pick up any Christmas list they may have. All proceeds will go to the Elkhart Village to assist with school functions and support youth activities.

Christmas open house — Mount Pulaski Courthouse

Saturday, Dec. 2, noon - 8 p.m.

Mount Pulaski Courthouse

Come and enjoy the beautifully decorated historic Mount Pulaski Courthouse and enjoy the sounds of the season as performed by Judy Schmidt, hammered dulcimerist. Concert times are 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

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Christmas concert at chapel on Elkhart Hill

On Saturday, Dec. 9, the historic Culver Stone Chapel on Elkhart Hill will host a Christmas benefit concert, featuring superb madrigal, Celtic harp and highlighted by lute selections played by Karl Scroggin.

The concert proceeds will benefit the chapel and the Elkhart Historical Society. Three performances are offered: at 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Space is limited, and due to the quaintness and size of the chapel, these programs fill quickly. Do not miss this opportunity to start your Christmas holiday in this exclusive and time-honored way.

Tickets are available by calling (217) 947-2238. All donations are tax deductible.

 


Writers will meet

The Lincoln Writers’ Club will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the Lincoln Public Library. The meeting will be in the Pegram Room. People of any age who are interested in writing are welcome to attend.


Library event to include jugglers and lunch

On Saturday, Dec. 2, the Lincoln Public Library will be hosting their annual "Teddy Bear Picnic." The children will have a time of cookie decorating at 9:30 a.m. followed by a program entitled "Reading Is a Ball," with jugglers, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Kimpling. After the program, a traditional teddy bear picnic lunch will be served. To make a reservation for this fun event, call the library at 732-5732


Carroll Catholic announces Christmas bazaar

Carroll Catholic School will have a Christmas bazaar, "Our Christmas Carroll," on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The breakfast buffet includes sausage and biscuits, ham, bacon, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, cinnamon rolls, cereal, and fruit.

Other features include a craft table, "Sweet Shoppe," raffle table and children’s craft table.

There will be a cash drawing with prizes of $500 for first place, $300 for second place and $200 for third place.

 


Chester 4-H Club reports on November meeting

The Chester 4-H Club distributed achievement awards to members at the November meeting. Sherry Fulton presented a program titled "How to Complete 4-H Records." Kristine Apel gave a talk on preparing a steer for a show. Emily Hauter discussed her project: crocheting.

[Aaron Steffens, Chester 4-H Club reporter]

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Mason City Parade of Lights and Trees set for Dec. 3

Mason City's Parade of Lights has grown each of the years it has been in existence. Sponsored by the C. L. U. B., this light parade has grown from a few decorated vehicles to anything that walks, talks, barks and moves by its own power.

Adding to the Light Parade will be a Parade of Trees, now in its second year.  Decorated Christmas trees featured throughout the 120 N. Main St. Civic Center and adjoining museum will warm spirits for parade goers.  The public will have an opportunity to view the Parade of Trees before and after the Parade of Lights.  Eight theme trees have been placed on exhibit in the museum so that the public can vote on a favorite. Sponsored by the Women's Club, Mike's Pizza, the Mason City Historical Society, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the C. L. U. B., Boy and Girl Scouts, and city clerk's office, these trees will accent the museum exhibit "Glimpse of 2001" now on display through the first of the year.  Everyone is invited to stop by and cast their vote on Dec. 3 from 3 to 7 p.m.

Eight additional decorated trees can be enjoyed in the Civic Center.  Though these trees will not receive a vote, they will serve a better purpose. As a service project the Brownie Mitten Tree will afford warm gloves, hats, and scarves for underprivileged folks of the area.

Added to that tree will be several more decorated and given away to homes that would otherwise go without a tree this year.  Sponsors of these trees include Mason City Nursing Home, Mason City Police, Mason City Pharmacy, Little Cougars, Dr. Marion Ring, the Dr. Means family, plus Johnson Hardware and McEntire Appliance Center.

The Parade of Lights will begin lining up at 4 p.m. in the Illini Central School parking lot and, beginning at 5 p.m., will twine its way through Mason City.

The Parade of Trees at 120 N. Main St. will be open for public viewing and voting beginning at 3 p.m. and ending at 7 p.m., after everyone has had a cookie and visit with Santa following the Light Parade.

Additional information on the Light Parade is available by calling Liza at 482-5902.

Additional information on the Parade of Trees is available by calling Diane at 482-3236 or 3149.  Mark your calendar for an enjoyable festival in downtown Mason City on Dec. 3.

 


December blood drives scheduled

Woody Jones, State Farm Insurance, will sponsor two Red Cross blood drives in December at the Lincoln Sports Complex. The hours for the Dec. 6 drive will be from noon until 6 p.m. Hours for the Dec. 20 drive will be from noon until 5 p.m. The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital will host a drive on Dec. 13, with hours from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

In November, Jim Brown reached a goal of four gallons donated; Gary L. Minder and Cheryl Greer, two gallons each; Cindy West, Tammy Banister and Brian Yakey, one gallon each.

 


Logan County receives awards for blood donations

The American Red Cross Heart of America Blood Services Region hosted its annual recognition event Monday, Nov. 13, in Peoria. Dean Cates of Mount Pulaski was given special recognition for donating 25 gallons of blood. Logan County received two certificates:  for operations at goal and achieving efficiency goals. Also, the local Red Cross received a plaque for first place in having type-O donors during the past year. Thanks to the efforts of hundreds of volunteers throughout the region, 114,735 units of blood were collected at the Heart of America Region last year.

 


Buying recycled is key to recycling success

The average American generates nearly 1,500 pounds of trash each year, creating more than 200 million tons of waste annually in the United States. However, because more Americans are recycling, the nation’s recycling rate is now more than 28 percent. This means the steel, aluminum, paper, glass and plastic we place at curbside or drop-off sites are really making a difference in reducing our nation’s waste.

The week of November 13-18 was America Recycles Week. Millions of Americans celebrate and commit to keep recycling. Communities across the country, including our own Logan County in Illinois, are encouraging residents to recycle more, recycle more often and communicate that there’s one more step we need to take — buying recycled.

Buying recycled is easy to do. There are thousands of recycled-content products — everything from bicycles and appliances to laundry detergent bottles and carpeting. Recycled-content products are equal in quality and usually cost the same as products made from non-recycled material. However, buying recycled helps conserve resources, reduce waste, and create opportunities for economic development in Illinois and across the nation.

 

 

Click here for detailed information on recycling in Logan County

(Includes "How to Prepare Recyclables?";  "Logan County Recycling Sites"; "Where Can We Recycle??";  link to Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency site)

Participation by you is key to reaching our state-mandated goal of 25 percent recycling rate. All communities in Logan County have drop-off containers for newspapers, magazines, plastics, aluminum cans and tin cans. Check your local bulletins for locations and instructions.

If there are any recycling questions, please call Kenny Schwab at (217) 732-9636.

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2000 Festival of Trees has new features

The fifth annual Festival of Trees will be Saturday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Dec. 3, in the historic Logan County Courthouse in downtown Lincoln.

The lavishly decorated trees, wreaths and swags can be viewed on the first floor of the courthouse Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sundays from noon to 6 p.m., and Thursday, Nov. 30, until 9 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to place a silent bid on the trees, wreaths and swags; vote for their favorite designs; and purchase raffle tickets for a 7½-foot tree. Admission is free.

New additions to the festival include: sounds of the holiday season from local choirs; candlelight tours of the courthouse, as well as holiday caroling on Tuesday, November 28 from 6 to 8 p.m.; and a special dedication of an 8-by-16-foot mural by famed artist Lloyd Ostendorf and local artist Lee Dowling at 7 p.m. The mural was recently relocated to the courthouse as a gift from Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Local residents will read their favorite Christmas stories to youngsters at the children's story time, sponsored by Logan County Farm Bureau. This event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24; Saturday, Nov. 25; and Saturday, Dec. 2.

The festival will again feature the 18-foot Logan County Christmas Tree in the rotunda of the courthouse. The tree is decorated with ornaments donated by businesses, organizations, families and individuals in Logan County. The tree will remain in the rotunda throughout the holiday season.

The final bids for trees, wreaths and swags will be taken at the Festival of Trees Gala at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Lincoln on Friday, Dec. 1. Proxy bids will be accepted. Tickets for the gala are available by calling the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation office at 217-732-2161, Ext. 433. The cost is $50 per person and includes dinner and entertainment.

The proceeds from the Festival of Trees support projects and programs of the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation and Main Street Lincoln.

The premier sponsor is Lincoln Land Communications Inc., an authorized Cellular One Agent.

For more information about the Festival of Trees, call (217) 732-2929.

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Bulbs planted for spring beauty in Mason City

Saturday, Nov. 11, with fair but cool weather conditions, seven brave Garden Angels and two Angel husbands helped to get 600 spring bulbs into the ground before the snow comes. Mason City Rotary Club donated the flowering bulbs and sought two clubs to do the plantings.

Two hundred red hybrid tulips were donated for the local Salt Creek Prairie Chapter of Daughters of American Revolution to plant at the Soldiers Monument in Memorial Park.  Four hundred daffodils were donated to be divided and planted at the Mason City Gordon Buehrig welcome signs on Route 10.

The few Garden Angel members and spouses turning out were able to complete all planting jobs.  Those giving their time included Pam Agrall and husband Dan, Diane Bergman and husband Dave, Pat Elmore, Miriam Greene, Edna Jones, Bev Purvis and Kelly Tucker.

Come spring, the Mason City Rotary and these folks will deserve all the credit for this additional beauty helping make Mason City "The Best Blooming Town Around."

 

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Red Cross appeals for blood donations

Due to a blood shortage nationwide, the American Red Cross is asking for immediate blood donations to boost critically low supplies. Virtually all of the Red Cross’s 36 Blood Services regions have been appealing for donations in local communities in recent weeks. However, despite these efforts, a critical need for all blood types remains. All eligible donors are encouraged to call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to schedule a blood donation appointment.

"Patients who need blood in emergency situations absolutely depend on a readily available supply," said Dr. Bernadine Healy, Red Cross president and CEO. "No patient should ever be left to wonder if the lifesaving blood they need will be available to them. Cancer treatments, organ transplants and evolving medical procedures would not be possible without a safe and available blood supply. We urge all eligible blood donors to help us during the critical shortage by scheduling an appointment to donate blood — the gift of life."

Some of the hardest hit areas include major metropolitan cities such as Los Angeles, Detroit, Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. With supply levels down nationwide, it has been difficult for regions that consistently have robust inventories throughout the year to help support these metropolitan areas. Last summer, local efforts were able to sustain the Red Cross’ national blood supply and a nationwide appeal for blood was not needed.

Despite an overall increase in collections this year, higher demand contributed to the blood shortage this summer — an already challenging time for collections. Red Cross systemwide collections are more that 145,000 units ahead of last year at this time. Compared to 1999, hospital distribution this year of Red Cross blood was up 5.8 percent in April and 6.1 percent in May.

"Whenever a natural disaster strikes, the overwhelming response the Red Cross receives from the public is what helps victims of that disaster carry on," Healy said. "A blood shortage is a disaster, and we need the same level of public support for this disaster as we do for a hurricane, tornado, flood or fire."

Volunteer blood donations help patients being treated for accidents, routine surgeries, and serious diseases such as cancer, heart disease and hemophilia. Despite the fact that giving blood is easy, safe and takes less that one hour, only 5 percent of eligible Americans donate blood. To donate blood, individuals must be healthy, at least 17 years old and weigh 110 pounds or more.

For more that 50 years, the American Red Cross has been the primary supplier of lifesaving blood and blood products in the United States. The Red Cross collects blood voluntarily donated by approximately 4.5 million donors, annually providing more than 6 million units of blood for patients nationwide.

[American Red Cross news release]


Shriners to have pre-screening clinic at Masonic Lodge

Shriners hospitals are dedicated to providing treatment for needy children. The Shriners are hosting a local pre-qualifying clinic from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 16, for children newborn to 18 years of age. Children can be brought to the off-premises clinic at the Masonic Lodge, 2022 N. Kickapoo St., for evaluation. 

In an effort to help the public to be aware of cases treated at Shriners Hospitals, the group has prepared the following list of conditions that may be acceptable and non-acceptable. Of course, the ultimate decision is determined by the chief surgeon.

 

Acceptable cases

Amputees, congenital or traumatic

Apert's syndrome

Arthrogryposia

Arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid

Bowed legs

Bums (not acute; for functional or reconstructional surgery)

Cerebral palsy

Charcot - Marie - tooth

Cleft palate and harelip

Club feet

Congenital dislocated hips

Dwarfism

Hammertoe

Hemiplegia

Legg-Perthes

Muscular dystrophy

Myelomeningocele (spina bifida)

Osgood-Schlatters (inflammation of bone head)

Osteogenic sarcoma

Osteogenesis imperfecta.

Rickets (Vitamin D-resistant)

Scoliosis

Spina bifida (myelodysplasia)

Spinal cord injuries

Syndactlism

Tibial torsion

Torticollis (wry neck)

Non-acceptable cases

Fresh fractures

Mandibular or teeth problems

Epilepsy

Heart problems

Hemophilia

Eye and hearing problems

Kidney problems

Severely retarded or brain damaged

Children on a respirator

Children with tracheostomies

 

Those severely affected or in a near-vegetable state are not accepted. Likewise, those with a severed spine are usually not accepted, as Shriners hospitals can accept only those cases which "present reasonable hope of material improvement. Certain spastic cases which cannot be materially helped and emergency care arising from acute bums SHOULD NOT BE ACCEPTED."

This is a free service. There are no costs to the family. This service is available to any child, regardless of race, creed, or national origin.

Call (217) 947-2935 for further information.

[News release from Shriners Hospital for Children]


Tickets for drawing are available from Shriners

Logan County Shriners are having an opportunity drawing. You can get tickets for the Dec. 13 cash prize drawing from any Shriner.


Lincoln Optimist Club announces essay contest

The Lincoln Optimist Club is sponsoring its fourth annual essay contest. This year’s contest is entitled "Are We Losing Our Freedom?" All high school students under 19 years of age as of Dec. 31, 2000, in grades 10, 11 and 12 are eligible to participate, according to Bob Wood, club contest chairman.

The Lincoln club will select a first, second and third-place winner in its contest, and the first-place entry will automatically be forwarded to the district contest, where it will be judged against the winning entries from clubs in the Springfield area district.

The first, second and third-place winners will receive scholarships in the amounts of $5,000, $3,000 and $2,000 respectively. In addition to the scholarship, the first-place winner receives an expense-paid four-day trip with his or her parents to the Freedoms Foundation in Valley Forge, Penn., in July for the Freedom and Leadership Conference.

All essays must be original and must be submitted by Dec. 31 to the Lincoln Optimist Club. For information, please contact Bob Wood, Contest Chairman, 166 Ninth St., Lincoln, IL 62656; phone (217) 735-4232.

Christina Dye of Lincoln was the 1999-2000 scholarship winner for the Lincoln Optimist Club and was also the second place winner for the Illinois District. Milton Wiggers, past governor of the Illinois District, presented Miss Dye with the Illinois District plaque.

Optimist International is one of the largest and most active service organizations, with over 150,000 members in 4200 Optimist clubs in the United States, Canada and other nations. Promoting "Friend of Youth," Optimist clubs conduct service projects which reach six million young people each year.

[Lincoln Optimist Club news release] 

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