The Logan County Salvation Army will host the ’99 Christmas Kettle Celebration Dinner for the many volunteers who helped make the ’99 Kettle Campaign a success. The original goal for the ’99 Christmas Kettle Campaign was $20,000.00. The final total is $30,010.81!
The celebration dinner will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at Zion Lutheran Church in their Christian Education Building, 205 Pulaski St. The Lincoln Express from Lincoln College will perform at 7 p.m. The highest totals raised by groups and individuals will be announced and door prizes will be awarded. This is an appreciation dinner for the volunteers and families of the volunteers who rang bells for the 1999 Christmas Kettle Campaign.
An R.S.V.P. phone call to the Salvation Army office by Feb. 15 is required to attend. To R.S.V.P. or for more information, call the Logan County Salvation Army at 217-732-7890.
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.
Volunteers sought for training to issue parking citations
The Lincoln Police Department is establishing a list of volunteers that will be granted the authority to issue citations, with Lincoln city limits, to vehicles parked illegally in parking spaces on public and private property that are reserved for persons with disabilities. The volunteers will be trained by the Lincoln Police Department and the Center for Independent Living. All volunteers must live within the city limits, be 21 years of age, pass a background check and complete required training. Applicants may pick up an application at the Lincoln Police Department between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. or at Lincoln City Hall from the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All applications must be returned by March 15 at 4 p.m. There will be a limit of ten volunteers at this time. If you have any questions, please contact officer Rich Montcalm at 735-4905.
Applications available for Citizens Police Academy
The Lincoln Police Department is accepting applications for the fifth Citizen Police Academy. The academy will meet every Monday from March 6 through May 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the blue room at the Logan County Safety Complex. The experience will be enjoyable, and you will gain knowledge of how a police department actually operates within itself and with the public. You can carry this experience and knowledge with you for a lifetime. The applications can be picked up at the police department. If you have any questions, please contact Community Police Officer Rich Montcalm at 732-2151 or 735-4509.
On Saturday, Feb. 12, Lincoln will celebrate the man who gave the city its name. Activities will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Logan County Courthouse in downtown Lincoln.
If alive today, Abraham Lincoln would be blowing out 191 candles on his birthday cake. Though he's not here to share in the fun, cake and ice cream will be served and pennies passed out by our own "Abe." Paul Gleason, a noted Logan County historian, will speak on Lincoln's boyhood. Other highlights include a welcome by Mayor Joan Ritter, the traditional laying of the wreath by local boy and girl scouts, followed by a 21-gun salute and taps from the Interveteran's Council of Lincoln, and music.
New this year is a poetry contest open to first through eighth graders. Poems should be about Abraham Lincoln, but no specific length is required. Poems should be brought to the courthouse by 9:30 Saturday morning. One poem from each of four grade levels (first and second, third and fourth, fifth and sixth, seventh and eighth) will be selected to be read at the celebration. Lincoln Public Library will donate a Lincoln book to the authors of the poems selected. All poetry contest winners will be posted in the Lincoln Daily News on Monday, Jan. 14.
The Lincoln Church of God is excited to announce that we will be conducting a "Renewing Your Vows" ceremony Saturday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Mark Schaefer and Bill Martin will conduct the services. For further information, please call the church at 732-8989.
On Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. the church will be having a guest speaker. Jennifer Funk will be coming to talk about her life on the streets and her involvement in the occult before God changed her life! Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Judi Schaefer at 732-8989.
New Bartmann dining room ready to serve
The assisted eating dining room at Bartmann Health Care Center is ready to be used by staff and residents. The dining room was originally two rooms: a TV lounge area and a rehabilitation room. The wall dividing the two rooms was removed to make one large dining/multi-purpose room. The room is beautiful--complete with new ceiling tile, wallpaper, mahogany-colored chair rail, wainscoting and new sealed-waxed floor tile. This new dining area and multi-purpose room is closer to the kitchen and will be more convenient for both kitchen and nursing staff. Come by and check it out the next time you're in the area. "Life is Better in the Country."
Bartmann resident returns home
Lincoln resident Bonnie Adams came to the Bartmann Health Care Center with a fractured foot on Sept. 1, 1999. She made a goal to get better and return home. Bonnie worked diligently with the physical therapist on staff at Bartmann's. She learned how to transfer herself successfully. With the aid of a walker, Bonnie did a lot of walking up and down hallways. On Friday, Jan. 28, after months of help and encouragement from all the staff at Bartmann's, Bonnie returned home. Congratulations Bonnie and continued success to you!
Healthcare network group meets
Twenty-three health care professionals representing nine different facilities met on Friday, Jan. 28, in the Pegram room of the Lincoln Public Library. The meeting consisted of a hot catered meal, and a guest speaker, followed by a roundtable discussion. Ruby Lingle, the extension coordinator in community leadership and volunteerism in Springfield, spoke on "Effective Group Dynamics."
The purpose of the healthcare network group is to facilitate communication between healthcare providers. Bartmann Heath Care Center served as host for the first meeting of the millennium. The group meets quarterly.
Bartmann Health Care Center, managed by the Tutera Group, has been proudly serving the community for over 50 years. They provide hospice, intermediate, shelter, Medicaid and Medicare (part B) care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bartmann's is a not-for-profit residence for seniors.
Lincoln
Public Library winter story times
The winter series of story times for children 3 to 5 years old will start Monday, Feb. 7, at Lincoln Public Library annex. The story times will be offered on Mondays at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.
Craft times for grades one through six will be offered on Thursdays beginning Feb. 10 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Call 732-5732 to register.
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
ALMH to host "Cardiac Disease Update"
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital is hosting a “Cardiac Disease Update” on Thursday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. in Conference Room A at the hospital. The update is presented by John Gill, M.D., of Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants, S.C.
The public is invited to attend. There is no fee for the update, but seating is limited. For more information or to register for the update, please call 217/732-2161, ext. 433. The deadline to register is Thursday, Feb. 17.
"Losing to Win" weight loss classes offered
Registrations are currently being taken for the next "Losing to Win" weight loss class at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. The 12-week class begins March 2.
Losing to Win focuses on making healthy lifestyle choices by balancing caloric intake, moderate exercise and behavior modification. There are no special foods or supplements to purchase. Weight loss goals are individualized based on the participant's goals and starting weight. Those who complete the 12-week course typically lose a pound or more per week. Each week an individual weigh-in time is followed by a group class led by Registered Dietitian Dianne Chapko, R.D., L.D.
Class size is limited, and registration is required. For more information on fees, times and location of classes, call 217-732-2161, ext. 199.
The ribbon cutting ceremony is a traditional event to celebrate business’ milestones: grand openings, anniversaries, relocations, groundbreakings and remodeling projects. Chamber Ambassadors with lively red jackets and friendly smiles snip a ribbon with oversize scissors. Ribbon cutting ceremonies have been around for a long time, originally created as a publicity stunt for local media. But the media has lost interest in this very conventional practice. You’ve seen one ribbon cut, you’ve seen ’em all.
But one must look deeper and use these photos to inspire the imagination. Although the pictures look similar, each ribbon cutting ceremony and business milestone has its own interesting stories and spirited people.
Just like a wedding, a ribbon cut ceremony symbolizes the beginning of something new. After months or years of waiting, planning, hoping, financing and working really, really hard, a dream becomes a reality. The ritual puts a formality on the future. Business owners are saying, “I do” to our community.
So, please, look at the pictures again. Notice the excitement and enthusiasm. Imagine the behind-the-scenes stories. Take a moment to reflect on your own original dreams and goals and remember the passion, joy and fear of trying something new. Become energized by the positive impact of these events and you will never see “just another ribbon cut” again!
[Bobbi Abbott, Executive Director, Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce]
Lincoln Area YMCA
Registration for YMCA soccer will take place from Feb. 7 through Feb. 25. Participants may register at the YMCA program office, 1400 Primm Rd.; at Sports Plus, 511 Pulaski St.; or by mail. After Feb. 25, a late fee of $5 per child will be added to the registration fee. Late registrations cannot be guaranteed placement on a team; they will be placed on a waiting list and put onto a team if space is available.
Age groups:
*Preschool: 4 yrs. (must be 4 by December 1999) through pre-kindergarten
*Kindergarten through first graders
*Second and third graders
*Fourth and fifth graders
*Sixth, seventh and eighth graders; junior division
Games will be played at Lincoln Developmental Center on Saturdays from April 1 through May 6. Missed games will be made up to the extent possible according to coaches' schedules and the availability of fields. Refunds will not be given for games missed due to weather.
Senior Activities at The Oasis:
Friday,
Feb. 11: 10 a.m., blood pressure check; 10 a.m.-12 noon, crafts
and rag rugs;
10-11 a.m., Beginning Computer* ($); 11 a.m.-12 noon, Intermediate
Computer/e-mail/Internet* ($2); 6 p.m., potluck, pinochle, 5 in 1
Saturday, Feb. 12: 1 p.m., card party* ($4)
Sunday, Feb. 13: 6 p.m., pinochle, billiards, table games (No score is kept! Come join the fun!)
Monday, Feb. 14: 12:30 p.m., Billiards with Eldon Hawks
Tuesday, Feb. 15: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Veterans Administration; 9 a.m., DORS; 12 noon, pinochle; 6:50 p.m., bingo at the Rec
Wednesday, Feb. 16: 9 a.m., Think Tank; 12:30-2 p.m., Crochet and Knitting Club; 1 p.m., Fun-O-Leers practice
Thursday, Feb. 17: 1 p.m., "Bingo For Groceries" (sponsored by Extension Service); 1 p.m., quilting; 2 p.m., SHIP; 5 p.m., board meeting for Senior Citizens of Logan County, Inc.
Friday, Feb. 18: 10 a.m., blood pressure check; 10 a.m.-12 noon, crafts and rag rugs; 10-11 a.m., Beginning Computer* ($2); 11 a.m.-12 noon, Intermediate Computer/e-mail/Internet* ($2); 6 p.m., pinochle, 5 in 1
Sunday, Feb. 20: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., van trip to our favorite dinner theatre, Goodfield’s Barn II,* ($28.50) to enjoy the latest zany comedy, "Playing Doctor"; 6 p.m., pinochle, 5 in 1
Lunch is served in The Garden Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
* Please pay and pre-register at the main desk soon. Call 732-6132 for details.
board of directors, please call Angie Peters at 735-3915.