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
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Mason
City Museum celebrates first year
The
Mason City Museum, located at 120 N. Main St. in downtown Mason City, will
celebrate its first anniversary with two events sponsored by Mason City
Historical Society.
The
public is cordially invited to an evening candlelight reception on Friday, Nov.
17, from 7 to 9 p.m. The reception will be throughout the Civic Center and
Museum, which occupy the same building at 120 N. Main. Area people who have
volunteered for Mason City Historical Society festivals and events will
especially be honored. Everyone is invited to attend this free evening of
fellowship, with food and drink being provided by MCHSociety.
The
following morning, the Civic Center at downtown Mason City will turn into an
Antique Fair with visiting experts in the fields of glassware, furniture, guns,
coins, dolls and jewelry. Doors open to the public at 10 a.m.
The public will be admitted with the cost of a small donation at the door and
allowed to show two like items of any category per admittance. Those
interested in "learning what they have" will be permitted to leave and
return repeatedly with additional two like items per category per door donation
up until 2 p.m., when the fair will come to a close. Due to liability
concerns, there will be no written appraisals or offers to buy, sell or trade at
the fair that day. The area professionals donating their time for the day
of fun include Betty Knollenberg, Kay Richards, Sharolyn Apke, Patricia Doyle,
Delbert Sielschott and Lester Cox.
The
public is invited to attend this first Antique Fair for Mason City on Saturday,
Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In fact, people are invited to come and
enjoy both occasions: Friday evening, beginning at 7, and Saturday, from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. All events are at 120 N. Main St. in downtown Mason City and help
celebrate the museum's first anniversary.
Decatur’s
Community Theatre sets auditions
Auditions
for "Bus Stop," the second show of Theatre 7’s 37th season, will be
Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday,
Nov. 18, at 10 a.m. Auditions will be at the Theatre 7 headquarters building in
downtown Decatur, 131 N. Water St. The cast includes roles for five men and
three women.
People
auditioning should:
"Bus
Stop," written by William Inge, is a drama/comedy about how a group of
travelers stranded by a snowstorm learn about friendship and love. Director
William Keagle calls "Bus Stop" the best play written by one of
America’s finest playwrights. Other plays written by William Inge include
"Come Back, Little Sheba" and "Picnic."
Performance
dates for "Bus Stop" are Feb. 2-4 and 9-11 at the Decatur Civic Center
Theatre. For more information, contact William Keagle, 875-3533.
[News
release from Theatre 7, Decatur's Community Theatre]
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Boy
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Boy Scout Troop
6 will have their annual chili supper on Saturday, Nov. 18. The supper will be
served at St. John United Church of Christ from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets are
available from Troop 6 members, St. John Brotherhood members or at the door. If
you want tickets to the supper or have any questions, please contact G.
Alejandro Valdés at 732-7569.
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]
November
Red Cross classes scheduled
The
American Red Cross will have a challenge class for people who wish to be
recertified in CPR. It will be on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. A
community first aid and safety class will be on Nov. 29 and 30. This class will
cover adult CPR, infant and child CPR, and first aid. Hours on Wednesday, the 29th,
will be from 6 until 10 p.m., and class hours the second evening will be from 5
until 10 p.m. All classes will be at the Lincoln Red Cross office, 125 S.
Kickapoo in Lincoln. Preregistration is required. For further information,
people may call 732-2134. Office hours are from noon until 4 p.m. weekdays.
[Logan
County 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
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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
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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
Community Theatre elects officers
Officers
and board members to serve for 2000-2001 were elected at Lincoln Community
Theatre’s annual membership meeting. This season marks LCT’s 30th
anniversary.
Elected
to serve three-year terms on the board of directors were D.Ann Jones, Jerry
Dellinger, Alan King, Paula Stone and Judy Rader.
Newly elected
board officers are Paula Stone, president; Marlene Perry, vice president; Roger
Boss, secretary; and Marilyn Willmert, treasurer.
Make
reservations to attend family event at library
The Lincoln
Public Library will host Family Reading Night on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 6:30 p.m.
The program will feature Heather Harlan Bacus, a Jacksonville storyteller,
musician, songwriter and speaker. Heather will perform a combination of
traditional songs and folk stories with a variety of her own whimsical material.
The program will also include refreshments and door prizes. Please call 723-5732
and make a reservation for your family for a fun-filled evening.
[Lincoln
Public Library news release]
Ornaments
for county Christmas tree are welcomed
The
Logan County Christmas tree in the Logan County Courthouse rotunda is being
sponsored by Logan County residents again this holiday season. The 18-foot tree
is displayed annually from Thanksgiving weekend (Nov. 24 this year) through the
holiday season.
Creative
ornaments may be donated to represent churches, businesses, families, schools,
service clubs and organizations.
Monetary
donors will be recognized on gift packages located under the Christmas tree.
Label information sheets may be picked up at the Logan County Courthouse
security guard desk or by contacting Mrs. Ted (Judy) Awe, 123 Crestwood Drive,
Lincoln, IL 62656-1360, or phone (217) 732-4758 or e-mail: tjawe@abelink.com.
Ornaments are now being
received in the Logan County Courthouse at the security guard desk.
[News
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Senior
citizens plan chili supper for parade night
The
Senior Citizens of Logan County Inc. will host their annual chili supper at The
Oasis Senior Center, 501 Pulaski Street in Lincoln, on Thursday, Nov. 30. This
is the same night as the downtown Christmas parade. Serving hours are 4 to 7
p.m. The menu includes chili, crackers, homemade pie and beverage. Tickets are
available at the door. A bake sale and bazaar is also on this same day, starting
at 9 a.m. For further information, call The Oasis, (217) 732-6132.
Lincoln
Park District announces upcoming programs
Your
Park District has a busy fall lining up for you.
Halloween
FunFest is Monday, Oct. 30. We have teamed up with Maple Ridge Care
Centre, 2202 N. Kickapoo St., for the frightfully fun event. Everyone is
invited to trick or treat from 4 to 6 p.m. only at Maple Ridge. Then from
6:30 to 8:30 please join us at Lincoln Park District on the indoor tennis courts
for games, fun, treats, and the costume parade and contest. Keepsake
photos will be offered again this year for $1.50. The full night of fun is
FREE, due in a large part to the generous support of many Lincoln businesses.
Co-rec
volleyball has started.
Men's
basketball is set to start Wednesday, Nov. 1.
We
are once again offering basic dog obedience classes. The sessions will
start on Monday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m. If necessary a second class will
begin at 7:45. We may ask our adults to move to this session in order to
get school-aged children home earlier. Owners and handlers must be a
minimum of 8 years of age. Proof of inoculation is required at the time of
registration. Owners and handlers must provide a 6-foot leather leash and a
chain or choke collar. Bob Spickard will be the instructor. The
classes will continue on Mondays for four weeks. Call for cost.
Tennis
lessons will begin on Nov. 11 and conclude on Dec. 16. Lessons will be
on the indoor tennis courts at the Rec Center. Instruction on the basics
of serving, the swing techniques and rules will be covered. Jason Hanson
will be the instructor. Hanson lettered in tennis three years in high
school and later returned to coach the high school tennis team. Under his
tutelage they won their first-ever sectional first place. Jason has more
than five years experience officiating several sports and has worked extensively
with youth. Classes are being offered to youth in kindergarten through
sixth grade. Instruction for adults is also being offered. Call
Lincoln Park District at 732-8770 for the times each age division will
play. The six-week course has a fee.
One of the
programs we are working on for the winter months is called Third
Saturday Crafts. On the third Saturday morning in the months of
January, February and March, we will offer area youth the opportunity to make a
craft project. January and February projects are still in development, but
in March we will make wooden birdhouses. Each participant will make two
birdhouses: one for themselves and the other to be placed in one of our local
parks.
[Lincoln
Park District news release]
Writers
group changes meeting date to Nov. 14
Because
of the general election, the Lincoln Writing Club has changed the date of their
monthly meeting from Nov. 7 to Nov. 14. The meeting will be in the Keys Room of
the Lincoln Public Library and will begin at 6 p.m. Anyone interested in writing
is invited to attend. For further information, you may call Rebecca Johnson at
732-2723.
Oasis
announces trip to Taylorville's Nashville North
Seniors
are invited to head to Taylorville's Nashville North by mini-van to enjoy the 5
p.m. concert of Janie Fricke and Rex Allen Jr. on Saturday, Nov. 18. A group
will leave from The Oasis at 501 Pulaski St. in Lincoln at 3:30 p.m.
It
is suggested that those attending have a light dinner before the trip, and there
will be a dessert stop on the way home.
The
$29 fee due at registration pays for a concert ticket and transportation. People
are encouraged to register soon, as space is limited.
For
more information, call The Oasis, 732-6132.
The
Oasis Senior Center is operated by the Senior Citizens of Logan County, Inc., a
not-for-profit organization. The Oasis is funded in part by the United Way.
Seniors of all ages are invited to participate in trips and other programs and
services of the Senior Center.
LINC
announces fall programs
Lincolnland
Intellectual & Nurturing Courses (LINC), an affiliate of the Elderhostel
Institute Network, announces the fall 2000 session, with programs on Tuesday
and Thursday, Nov. 14 and 16.
What
is LINC? It is a peer-driven organization that incorporates small educational
groups who learn from each other for the sheer joy of learning. LINC provides
college-level course work on a noncredit basis. The membership is involved in
decision making. In addition to determining curriculum, members may be active in
recruiting new members and developing social programming. If you are over 55,
enjoy the challenge of learning and live within driving distance of Lincoln, you
are a perfect potential member of LINC. Annual $5 dues for LINC membership
entitle you to participate in spring and fall courses.
This
is the fall schedule:
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"Exploring
Harry Potter"
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 9:30-10:30 a.m., The Oasis, 501 Pulaski, Lincoln
Calling
811 muggles! For both experienced and uninitiated Harry Potter fans, come and
find out what the latest craze in children's literature is all about. Millions
of readers of all ages are enjoying J.K. Rowling's delightful series of books
about Harry Potter, the young wizard. Join LINC's own Marty Hargett to discover
why the books are so popular and to discuss their social impact.
-
"Discovering
Celtic Music"
Thursday, Nov. 16, 9:30-10:30 a.m., The Oasis, 501 Pulaski, Lincoln
Discover
the beauty of Celtic music at this fascinating program. MeLane Coulter will
trace the history of Celtic music while demonstrating Celtic pieces on a harp,
dulcimer and bodhran (Irish war drum). What a great way to start your day!
For
registration information, call or visit Oasis Senior Center, 501 Pulaski St. in
Lincoln, 732-6132.
[LINC
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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]
November blood drives announced
Lincoln Elementary
School District No. 27 will sponsor the American Red Cross blood drives
on Nov. 1 and 15 at the Lincoln Sports Complex. Hours for both
drives will be from noon until 5 p.m.
Thursday, Nov.
9, the United Methodist Church in Atlanta will have a drive with hours
1 to 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 10, St.
Peter's Church in Emden will have a drive from 2 to 6 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 13, Lincoln
College will have a drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 20, Lincoln
Christian College will be the site for a drive from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Blood is a continuing
need, and everyone is urged to come give blood at one of these drives
so that when you, your family or friends need blood, it will be
available.
During October the
following donors reached goals in their donations: Edna D. Miller,
eight gallons; Kirk E. Dobihal and Andy Schwenk, one gallon each.
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