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Looking
back on April 30
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One year ago
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Sen.
Robert Madigan and Rep. John Turner were on the Lincoln College
campus for the unveiling of a new directional sign for Lincoln
College Museum.
[photo]
LC plans to offer 4-year degree in
Normal
Part
2
Assuming
approval, Nutt plans to advertise the bachelor’s degree program to
this year’s 700 to 800 graduates of Lincoln College and Heartland
Community College and to workers in Bloomington/Normal. He hopes to
attract 50 students to the program this fall, with an eventual goal
of 100 full-time and 50 part-time students. His plan for all of
Lincoln College is to stabilize at about 1,200 full-time equivalent
students, including 525 residential students in Lincoln, 200 to 250
commuters and 450 full-time equivalent for all programs in Normal.
He expects to reach the Lincoln goal this fall, aided by the
completion of a new dormitory.
[story]
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‘We
Card’ program to co-sponsor free training seminars for businesses
The
Illinois Coalition for Responsible Tobacco Retailing announces
training seminars in Peoria, Rosemont, Rockford, Rock Island,
Decatur and Springfield. The Illinois Retail Merchants
Association, Illinois Petroleum Marketers Association, Illinois Food
Retailers Association and the Illinois Licensed Beverage Association
have joined the "Under 18, No Tobacco: We Card" program to
co-sponsor the FREE seminars. The Springfield and Decatur sessions
will be Thursday, May 17.
[story]
Two years ago
(Note: April 30, 2000, was a Sunday. No LDN archive files
available for that date.)
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Looking
back on April 29
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One year ago
(Note: April 29, 2001, was a Sunday.
No LDN archive files available for that date.)
Two years ago
More trees grow in Lincoln thanks to
high school students
Hard
work and some generous contributions are making the city of Lincoln
a greener and pleasanter place. Putting in the hard work are the 38
members of the National Honor Society at Lincoln Community High
School and their sponsors, teachers Judy Dopp and Laura Horton,
along with the science students of Jim Vipond. The various kinds of
contributions are coming from many sources.
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Craft
shop a new venture for Mount Pulaski woman
Pam
Cooper is taking a break from being a farmer’s wife. Now she’s
sitting "On the Other Side of the Fence," or to be more
precise, on the other side of the counter in her craft shop of that
name at 109 South Kickapoo Street. "I was just a
housewife with two kids. I did my civic duties by being in school
activities and I stayed home and raised both my sons. Now that my
children are out of the house, this gives me something to do."
[story]
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Looking
back on April 28
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One year ago
LC
plans to offer 4-year degree in Normal
If
approved by the regional accrediting association, Lincoln College
will begin offering courses this fall leading to a bachelor’s
degree in liberal arts. The program will be offered on the Normal
campus only.
[story]
Asparagus — the elegant
vegetable
Asparagus,
a member of the lily family, is an elegant vegetable included in
many gourmet menus. In ancient times, it was considered a luxury
item, fit for a king. Today, the cost may still seem lavish, but the
scrumptious taste is worth every penny. In our area, early spring is
the season to enjoy locally grown asparagus, so plan to include it
in your meals.
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Two years ago
Oasis sells materials for craft
projects
[photos]
Brown's belts: A lesson in martial
arts
Scott
Brown is a man with two black belts. He earned his first black belt
as a tae kwon do student and the other when he became a Logan County
sheriff’s deputy six years ago. Brown is also a man who wears many
hats. He is the owner, operator and master instructor, or "kwan
jang nim" in Korean, at Lincoln Tae Kwon Do, as well as a single father
and a mentor to his students.
[story
and photos]
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Looking
back on April 27
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One year ago
Outgoing
city officials honored
At
Thursday night’s council meeting, Lincoln Mayor Joan Ritter and
two outgoing aldermen were honored for their service to the city.
The meeting was the last at which Ritter will preside before the
newly elected mayor, Elizabeth Davis, is sworn in May 1.
[story]
Council approves ‘bare-bones budget’
A
"bare-bones budget" for the fiscal year from May 1, 2001,
to April 30, 2002, got final approval from the Lincoln City Council
at a special adjourned meeting Thursday evening. That description
came from Alderman Joseph Stone, chairman of the council’s finance
committee.
[story]
ABCs and anger control
Kindergarteners
learn from policeman
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Chester-East
Lincoln and the Lincoln Police Department are beginning violence
prevention instruction as early as possible: kindergarten. And as
Officer Montcalm and kindergarten teachers Mrs. Foran and Mrs.
Warnisher have learned, the message is sinking in.
[story
and photos]
Steinfort flying high as an Air Force
Academy Falcon
Part 2
(and
a link to Part
1)
[interview]
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Two years ago
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Animal lover handles demanding job
To say Sheila Farmer loves
animals is an understatement. But it takes more than a fondness for
four-legged creatures to fulfill the multi-faceted job of being
Logan County Animal Control warden.
[story]
Anne Stoltzenburg named District
15 Coach of the Year
Some
coaches revel in the joy of coaching on the middle school level.
Others toil away mostly in obscurity. Right about now Anne
Stoltzenburg is probably thinking that it is all worthwhile. She has
just received one of the top awards from the Illinois Elementary
School Association.
[interview]
Volunteers will issue parking
citations
The
Lincoln Police Department, along with the Center for Independent
Living, conducted its first training session April 20 for volunteers
who will issue citations for handicapped parking violations. The
five volunteers trained will wear an identification name badge while
issuing citations.
[story]
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Looking
back on April 26
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One year ago
East-side subdivision, sidewalks and
curbs, and fiscal year budget discussed at council meeting
Rodney
White stood before the Lincoln City Council to discuss more about
his plans for developing an east-side subdivision. The subdivision
has the potential to develop into 57 units eventually and will be
located east of Keokuk Street on Sherman. White is planning to
develop only about one-third of the area, 16 lots, at this time.
[story]
Most wanted: Abe Lincoln
The
Looking for Lincoln of Logan County Committee is literally looking
for Lincoln to play the part in a video currently in the planning
stages. The "tryouts" will be through a look-alike contest
at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, during the Elkhart Chautauqua 1800s
festival. Elkhart, located eight miles south of Lincoln off
Interstate 55, was the home of Lincoln’s good friend John D.
Gillett.
[story]
If you have a good recycling program,
a local agency may have a grant for you
The
Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency has recently announced a
monetary grant award program to encourage the creation and
continuation of recycling programs within Logan County. Individuals,
school groups, clubs, churches and civic organizations are eligible
to apply.
[story]
Strawberries and nutrition
Strawberries
are not only good to eat, they are also a good source of vitamin
C. According to Jananne Finck, nutrition and wellness educator
with the Springfield Extension center, strawberries are a nutritious
fruit. In fact, one cup of fresh berries provides about 88
milligrams of vitamin C. This more than meets the recommended
daily amount for most children and adults.
[story]
Steinfort flying high as an Air Force
Academy Falcon
Part 1
Jeff
Mayfield’s introduction: This week’s LDN Sports Talk takes on a
different look than ever before. Since I couldn’t get the LDN
powers-to-be to send me out to Colorado Springs to do this
interview, Race and I struggled together by e-mailing. I spent a
Saturday coming up with a list of 20 to 25 questions and finally
just told him to answer them when he could. He did that while going
to class, studying for a test, practicing and, I think, writing a
paper. It is very easy for a sportswriter like me to have nothing
but admiration for young men like Race Steinfort. I’m glad people
like him are protecting Payne at night while he sleeps (or keeps his
parents up). I hope you loyal LDN fans will enjoy Race’s written
response to my list of questions as much as I did! On behalf of the
LDN, thank you, Race. We all wish you nothing but the best!
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Two years ago
Rules for riding
Spring brings need for bicycle safety
Spring,
with its lengthening days and warm weather, brings people of all
ages outdoors. Many of them, about 67 million every year, will be
riding bicycles. In 1998, 761 of those bicyclists were killed in
traffic-related accidents, and over 500,000 more were admitted to
hospital emergency rooms because of bicycle-crash injuries,
according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
[story]
Bienvenidos amigos
El Rey’s
Mexican fare spiced with friendly service
You
can pick one of 25 "delicious combos," or select from the
slate of 13 house specialties or try your favorite among 17 dinners.
Add to this menu 10 lunch specials, four great desserts, a batch of
vegetarian delights and more than a dozen appetizers and you get the
message—El Rey’s offers a huge variety of authentic Mexican
cuisine, all prepared on-site and served by friendly and attentive
waiters.
[story]
Abby Gerdts to study acting at
Juilliard
Every
year, aspiring musicians, actors and dancers take a chance at
materializing their dreams in the Big Apple. They spend long hours
training just for a shot to land an audition at one of the nation’s
premier schools for the performing arts — The Juilliard School.
And from the approximately 1,000 applicants, only select few make
the cut.
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Looking
back on April 25
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One year ago
Relay
for Life celebrates life
Walkers have
many stories
"This
a community celebration of hope. Life is a gift, and each day is a
celebration."
That
was the message cancer survivors, family members of those who
survived and of those who did not, as well as others eager to help a
cause they believe in heard from Mary Ellen Martin Saturday morning
at the fourth annual Relay for Life.
[story
and photos]
Greeter trainees needed
Postville
Courthouse will act as a first stop for Looking for Lincoln visitors
The
Looking for Lincoln committee met last night, and Shirley Bartelmay
announced that the Postville Courthouse is looking for greeter
trainees. Postville will act as a first stop for Looking for Lincoln
visitors. The greeters will give the visitors a tour and
informational background on the courthouse. Richard Schachtsiek,
site manager, has scheduled a training school for new greeters on
Wednesday, May 30, at 1 p.m. at the Postville Courthouse. Please
call Shirley Bartelmay at 735-4977 if you are interested. The
training seminar will last 1½ hours.
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Two years ago
Blue
Dog Inn serves up a family-friendly atmosphere
Some
would say destiny drew Susie Fuhrer to put in her application at the
Blue Dog Inn in April 1980. After all, her grandfather, Grover
Field, operated the Illinois Tavern at the same location from the
1930s until 1955, then sold it to Susie’s father, Bob, who
operated the Tavern until 1976. Fuhrer’s parents suggested she
apply for the job at the Blue Dog, though her own experiences at the
Illinois Tavern were limited. In her teens, Susie occasionally
helped clean, and as a young girl she would stop by to see her dad
on the way home from school. It was a special treat to sit and share
a small bottle of Coke and a Hershey bar.
[story]
(below El Rey story)
Spring road trip opens LINC 2000
program
The
spring 2000 session of LINC, an Institute of Learning in Retirement,
will begin April 27 with a road trip providing a full day of
activities. The trip starts with a bird walk on historic Elkhart
Hill and continues with a visit to the Mount Pulaski Historical
Museum and Courthouse.
[story]
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Looking
back on April 24
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One year ago
Cocaine
seized in arrest on Interstate 55
Logan
County State’s Attorney Tim Huyett commended the Illinois State
Police and the Logan County Sheriff’s Department for their roles
in one of the largest drug seizures in downstate Illinois. In a
statement released today, Huyett states that the seizure of more
than 240 pounds of cocaine was accomplished by thorough police work
and by following tested and professional protocol.
[story]
Philosophies of local preschools
Proverbs
says, "Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is
old he shall not depart from it." Many of Logan County’s
preschools have turned this verse into a philosophy upon which their
school curriculums have been built.
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Two years ago
Earth Day all the time
Much
of the "hoopla" that normally surrounds Earth Day seemed
to be missing this year. Kenny Schwab, Logan County solid waste
coordinator, said that falling the Saturday before Easter would
probably take away from the day. There were still articles, ads and
programs, but the way the calendar worked out this year just made
Earth Day a passing event. The idea of focusing on good stewardship
of our natural resources is not lost, however.
[complete
story]
Postville Courthouse closed for major
renovation
The
Postville Courthouse State Historic Site on Fifth Street in Lincoln
has been closed for a major project that will rehabilitate all
portions of the reconstructed 1840’s building. "The
building is 50 years old. It needs plumbing, wiring, a new furnace,
a new roof and the replacement of some doors and windows,"
Richard Schachtsiek, site manager of Postville and the Mount Pulaski
Courthouse, told the Lincoln Daily News. "We are trying to get
ahead of the situation before problems arise."
[complete
story]
A history of Atlanta, Ill.
Over
the last three years there has been a resurgence of local history
publishing in Logan County. The latest addition to this body of
local authorship comes from Logan County natives Norma Price Adams
and her brother Paul A. Adams. "Twelve Momentous Years In The
Other Atlanta, 1853 – 1865" is a well-researched and
beautifully illustrated book on the founding and early history of
this rural farming community.
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