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Diaspora,  Family and Friends in the Armed Forces,  

Reunions,  Reminiscence

SPECIAL EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: United Cerebral Palsy playtime for kids,  Parents and teachers, new website helps explain terrorism to kids,  Library hosts children's programs,  MS Walk meeting,  Monticello's Art & Garden Market looking for vendors,  Renew your license plate online

REGULAR POSTINGS:  Addresses of city and county officials,  Girl Scouts and YMCA: an artful combination,  Lincoln Jaycees,  Lincoln Park District notes,  Lincoln Rotary Club,  Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society,  Logan County LEPC committee appointments,  Oasis,  YMCA

Land of Lincoln United Cerebral Palsy is hosting a free play group for children with disabilities. The theme is "Down on the Farm," and the event is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 21 at 101 N. 16th St. in Springfield.

The play group is offered to families of children up to age 5 who have disabilities. The group is free to attendees and will include crafts, games, snack, stories and much, much more. The activities will be adapted to fit the needs of children with disabilities.

While their children have the opportunity to learn and participate in peer socialization, parents stay to observe and discuss child-centered topics.

Space is limited. Please call (217) 525-6522 to register your child or for more information.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has just posted a section titled "National Security Emergencies" on "FEMA for Kids." The new section helps explain terrorism, biological and chemical weapons and how to prepare for these threats. In light of the newly elevated threat level, this site is even more important. Go to http://www.fema.gov/kids/nse/.

Library hosts children's programs

Lincoln Public Library began its winter and spring programming schedule on Feb. 3. The library offers a story time for preschool-age children on Monday mornings at 10, Monday evenings at 6 and Tuesday mornings at 10. Also on Tuesday mornings is a lap-sit story time for infants to 2 years old.

There are two special book clubs for children in third grade to sixth grade. The first Tuesday night of each month at 6 is an American Girl Book Discussion Group. The second Tuesday night of each month at 6 is a Special Investigators Book Club. These clubs will meet in February, March and April.

Craft times for children in first grade to sixth grade have taken on a new look. The library will offer several craft times each month on the days that school is off or the children get out early. Please come by the library and pick up a schedule of these events.

The Student-Saver Homework Center continues to be open Monday through Thursday from 3:15 to 5 p.m. For more details, brochures are available at the library.

Please visit the library at 725 Pekin St. or call (217) 732-5732 to register for these programs.

[Linda Harmon, youth services associate, Lincoln Public Library]

MS Walk meeting

Plans are under way for the MS Walk, scheduled for April 6 at Kickapoo Creek Park. This is a fun event to raise funds for research to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis. The next committee meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, at the home of Jim and Nancy Ireland, 23 Tulip Drive in Lincoln. Anyone wishing to volunteer to help or form a team to walk in the event is welcome at this meeting. For further information, contact the Irelands at 732-2339 or sunglow@abelink.com.

Monticello's Art & Garden Market looking for vendors

Vendor applications are now being accepted for Monticello Main Street's fourth annual Art & Garden Market.

The market is a combination of art and garden vendors and welcomes potters, painters, creators of handmade jewelry, wood workers, photographers, sculptors and glass blowers; while the garden area will offer bedding plants, outside planters, herbs, concrete, copper and wire garden ornaments, birdhouses, and other garden accessories.

The market is set for Saturday, May 3, on the square in downtown Monticello. There will be a $35 fee for booth space, and applications may be obtained by calling Monticello Main Street office at 762-9318 or e-mailing lindam@monticellopro.net. 

Addresses of city and county officials

Lincoln City Council members

Mayor Elizabeth Davis, P.O. Box 353, Lincoln, IL 62656;  735-3912

Aldermen:

Benny Huskins, 1st Ward, 412 N. Madison St., Lincoln, IL 62656;  732-3894

Pat Madigan, 1st Ward, 110 Park Place, Lincoln, IL 62656;  735-3724

Steve Fuhrer, 2nd Ward, 1203 Eighth St., Lincoln, IL 62656;  732-6679

Verl Prather, 2nd Ward, 700 Broadway St., Lincoln, IL 62656;  732-4778

David Armbrust, 3rd Ward, 700 Broadway St., Lincoln, IL 62656;  732-4261

George Mitchell, 3rd Ward, 427 Wyatt Ave., Lincoln, IL 62656;  735-2151

William Melton, 4th Ward, 1112 E. Burlington St., Lincoln, IL 62656;  735-2658

Rev. Glenn Shelton, 4th Ward, 920 Pekin St., Lincoln, IL 62656;  732-8749

Michael Montcalm, 5th Ward, 700 Broadway St., Lincoln, IL 62656;  732-6606

Martha Neitzel, 5th Ward, 525 Southgate, Lincoln, IL 62656;  732-9320

Logan County Board members

• Charles Ruben, 2409 1000th Ave., Hartsburg, IL  62643;  642-5388

District 2:

• Robert Farmer, 1209 700th Ave., Lincoln, IL 62656;  735-1179

• Richard E. Logan, 21 Illini Drive, Lincoln, IL 62656;  (work) 732-2323; 732-8114

District 3:

• Gloria Luster, vice chairperson, 106 N. Marion St., Mount Pulaski, IL 62548;  (cell) 737-0349; 792-5275

• John Stewart, 1617 900th St., Mount Pulaski, IL  62548;  792-3444

District 4:

• David R. Hepler, 119 Lincoln Ave., Lincoln, IL 62656;  (work) 735-4451; 732-8586

• Terry W. Werth, 123 Lincoln Ave., Lincoln, IL 62656;  732-9314

District 5:

• Patrick O'Neill, 210 N. State St., Lincoln, IL  62656;  732-9337

• Dale Voyles, chairman, 543 11th St., Lincoln, IL 62656;  (cell) 871-0057; 732-7901

District 6:

• William "Mitch" Brown, 1372 1850th St., Lincoln, IL 62656;  732-2268
• Paul E. Gleason, 1621 Rutledge Drive, Lincoln, IL 62656;  735-9111

Logan County Board committees

All meetings are open to the public.

Board meetings for the Jaycees are on the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at Wendy’s Restaurant.

Happy New Year from your staff at the Lincoln Park District. If you made a resolution to pursue a healthier new year, let us be a part of your effort. In addition to a weight room, cardio area and walking track, we offer several aerobics classes. Classes meet at a variety of times with many levels of intensity. Schedules are available at the front desk, or you may call 732-8770 for information.

To help you ward off the winter doldrums, maybe you would like to take a class in Crafts for Adults. Norma Douglas returns as our winter craft instructor with a four-week session that began Monday, Jan 27. Many of you will remember her from our fall session. Lincoln Park District welcomes her back to share her knowledge and talent. Bring a card you may have received that is special to you. From this Norma will teach how to make a gift box containing the 3-D cards you will make later in class. Painting and stamping on glass, as well as scrapbooking, will be explored.

Maybe you got a camera for Christmas or would like to improve your picture-taking skills. Steve Klemm, owner of Picture This Photography, will be our instructor. This four-week course will meet on Thursdays in the craft room from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Each week will cover a different facet of great picture-taking. Week one will cover camera functions along with the tips and tricks of the pros. Week two will be about color and black-and-white film. We will supply you with a roll of black-and-white film. Week three will entail the newest and latest in digital technology. Have your film developed and bring your pictures back for week four, when all participants will take part in your very first photo contest. Early registration is strongly encouraged. Class size will be limited, and there is a minimum of 10 registrants before the class will be held.

[Roy Logan]

The Oasis, Logan County's senior citizen center, 501 Pulaski St. in Lincoln, is open weekdays (except holidays) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center is open also on Friday and Sunday nights for table games. Dominic Dalpoas is the executive director. Activities are open to all Logan County senior citizens, regardless of membership..

Thursday's potluck will include beef stew as the main entree, with lots of complementary side dishes. Individuals may bring a dish to pass or make a $3 donation to cover the cost of their meal. The program features the singing of Mr. Don Jordan, a Closet Classics drawing, door prize drawing and the musical talents of Ms. Francis Murray. Come join us for a lot of fun and an excellent meal.

Thursday's mystery bingo games start at 1 p.m. and are sponsored by The Oasis. Join us for an afternoon of surprise prizes and a lot of fun.

The Oasis will be closed Feb. 14 in observance of Lincoln's Birthday, but the Friday evening card games and potluck supper are still scheduled. The Oasis will also be closed on Monday, Feb. 17, for Washington's Birthday.

There are still seats available for all the March trips. Please consult your newsletter or call 732-6132 for additional information about each trip and the reservation deadlines.

Due to the recent call-up of some of our reservists, the veterans office is forced to change their hours of operation at The Oasis. The new hours will include a veterans representative at The Oasis on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Please call 732-6132 before coming to ensure that the representative is available.

Weekday pinochle winners were Grace McCrea on Jan. 24, Helen Cart on Jan. 28, and Jean Cypher on Jan. 31 and Feb. 4. Friday night pinochle winners were Esther Will on Jan. 24 and Pauline Boward on Jan. 31. The 5 in 1 winners on Jan. 31 were Joann Eckert and Louise Wiebers. Rummy winners on Feb. 2 were Ann Greger, Len Krapp and Tom Garrison.

Friends of The Oasis members receive bimonthly newsletters by mail. For more information, call 732-6132 or 732-5844.

Milestones

Announcement forms are available online! Print out yours, fill it out, and bring it or send it in to Lincoln Daily News. We welcome your pictures, black and white as well as color. This free service is extended to all of our readers. Your announcement will be posted online. Anyone, anywhere can read it! Aunt Betty in Florida, Uncle Bob in Alaska and Cousin Frank in Fiji can log in and read your announcement in Lincoln Daily News!

[Click here to see and print the engagement announcement form]

[Click here to see and print the wedding announcement form]

[Click here to see and print the anniversary announcement form]

[Click here to see and print the birth announcement form]

It's a girl!

[FEB. 5, 2003]  Katie Arcenith Marie Fritz was born to Wendy and Jared Fritz of Pekin at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.  Katie was born at 10:10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2002.  She was 7 pounds, 9 ounces, 20½ inches long at birth.

Katie's proud grandparents are Bob and Cheryl Frank of Lincoln. Bob is our wonderful photographer here at Lincoln Daily News.

[Photo by Bob Frank]
[A beautiful grandmother and a beautiful granddaughter]

Next family for new Habitat home announced

[JAN. 11, 2003]  The Habitat for Humanity of Logan County selection committee has just announced that the Christopher and Jackie Hagan family of Mount Pulaski has been selected as the recipient of the next new house.

The city of Mount Pulaski donated the parcel of land for the new home to the local organization. The groundbreaking and dedication is unscheduled but will occur in February.

The Logan County Habitat chapter is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2003. The anniversary will be kicked off with the pouring of the foundation for the Hagan house, which is tentatively scheduled for the later part of March. It is the seventh house to be built by the local chapter.

Habitat's second annual Snowflake Ball will be on Feb. 1 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Lincoln. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by music by The Nostalgics from 7 until 10 p.m. The Nostalgics perform tunes from the '40s and '50s for fun dancing.

Local businesses Mitchell-Newhouse Lumber, The Carpet House and Lincoln IGA will be recognized at the dinner and dance for their continued support of Habitat for Humanity.

Tickets can be obtained at the following locations: A.G. Edwards & Sons, Illini Bank, MKS Jewelers or by calling 732-6234.

[Press release and LDN]

Benefits

[Click here to read "A day in the life of an election judge"]

People all across this country and, in fact, around the world, claim roots in Logan County. They have very interesting stories to tell, and some of them like to connect with those of us who stayed at home. Logan County Diaspora publishes the stories of former Logan County residents. With their permission, we also include their e-mail addresses so that old friends might be reunited. If you wish to be part of the Logan County Diaspora, e-mail ldneditor@lincolndailynews.com.  

• Wanda Whitson Aue

• Brad Boss

• Charles Brainard

• Joanna Ketcham Brown

• James 'Doc' Chandler

• Tom Dickerson

• Brad Dye

• Wayne and Nancy (Hatfield) Eichelberger

• Wayne Franz

• Philip Gehlbach

• Leigh Henson

• Bill Horn

• Dale A. Lowe

• George A. McKinney

• Len and Rita Remmert

• Tom Renner

• Tom Rippon

• Traycee Ritchhart-Pirkle

• Greg Schriber

• Stan Stringer

• Donald Weindorf

• Denise Radcliffe Wood

• Tom and Kristy (Smith) Yarcho

Family and Friends in the Armed Forces

It is a time like no other. Since Sept. 11, 2001, we are a changed nation. Individually, our daily sensitivity toward whom and what we have in our lives has been heightened. We are more conscious and appreciative, first about those we love and see every day. Next, we have a newfound appreciation for those who risk their lives every day as rescue workers and protectors of life and property in our communities. We also now think more about our military men and women who are committed to serve and protect our country. Many are away engaged in battle, some are in waiting to go, all are ready to lay their lives on the line in defense of our freedom.

Friends and relatives serving in the armed forces are listed here so we might all hold them in our thoughts, prayers and well wishes. If you know of other friends and relatives serving (they need not be from Logan County), please send the information to ldneditor@lincolndailynews.com. Along with the name, you are invited to include the branch of service, current location of service, postal address, e-mail address and relationship to the person providing the information (optional).

U.S. Air Force

820 Red Horse Squadron

Nellis AFB, Nevada

Son of John and Jo Ann Allen of Beason

2001 graduate of Lincoln Community High School

U.S. Air Force

At Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Postal address: 5805 Mountain Home St.

Unit J-13

Nellis AFB, NV 89191

E-mail: ja_af_82@hotmail.com

Son of John and Jo Ann Allen of Beason

2000 graduate of Lincoln Community High School

U.S. Army-1AD-HHC

Weisbaden, Germany

E-mail: spot2sweetpea@yahoo.com or susan12652000@yahoo.com

U.S. Army Artillery
Kuwait

Business address: Alpha Battery 1-41 FA

Unit #93115

APO AE 09303-3115

E-mail: jonathan.barton@us.army.mil

2002 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.

Lackland Air Force Base, Texas

Army National Guard

1644 Trans. Co., Springfield

Son of Jim and Tara Brown of Beason

2002 graduating class president at LCHS

Fort Campbell, Ky.
Son-in-law of Cheryl and Bob Frank

Matt Clemens

U.S. Army National Guard

Fort Benning, Ga.

AIT in South Carolina

From Mount Pulaski

U.S. Navy

E-mail: imjustin@hotmail.com

Staff Sgt. Evan Jay Downey,
Karen and Ethan

U.S. Air Force

Mildenhall Air Force Base, England

Son of Lucky Eichner

1988 graduate of LCHS

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A1C Chad M. Maxheimer
U.S. Air Force

Deployed to an undisclosed location

E-mail: chad.maxheimer@salem.af.mil

Son of Mike and Suzie Maxheimer of Chestnut and Michelle Lowe of Mount Pulaski

2000 graduate of Mount Pulaski High School

Kevin McGinnis

Egypt

U.S. Army National Guard

Fort Jackson, S.C.

In basic training

Michelle K. Ramlow

U.S. Navy

At Pentagon

Postal address: 5409-B Steeplechase Drive

Fredericksburg, VA 22407

E-mail: ramlow.michelle@hq.navy.mil 

Sgt. Brian W. Rankin

Army National Guard Military Police

233rd, Springfield

Son of Carl and Margaret Rankin

Sgt. James M. Rehmann II
Illinois Army National Guard

Bravo Company, 1/131 Infantry (Air Assault)

9½ years prior U.S. Navy service, active duty, Electronics Technician Second Class

Distinguished Service from Sept. 25, 1990, to present

Maj. James E. Reineke,
Deborah, Nathan, Emily

U.S. Air Force

Misawa Air Base, Japan

E-mail: REIN4RUN@aol.com 

Pvt. Christian B. Skelton

U.S. Army

E-mail: skelton820@hotmail.com

2001 graduate of LCHS

Husband of Nahani Lynn Skelton

Illinois Air National Guard, 183rd Fighter Wing

Frankfurt, Germany

Postal address: Erika Slayton

16ESS/FM

PSC 5 Box 1000

APO AE 09050

E-mail: 16ess.fm@rheinmain.af.mil 

Daughter of Lloyd (Ed) and Bridget Slayton

Robby, Ami-Jo and Angela Spickard

National Guard medical support

SrA Brandi N. (Barr) Splitter
and husband SrA Ben A. Splitter

U.S. Air Force

Stationed at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom

E-mail: Brandi.Splitter@mildenhall.af.mil

Daughter of Donna L. Sommers of Beason and Hank Barr of Bloomington

1997 graduate of LCHS

Tech. Sgt. Thomas Yarcho

U.S. Air Force

At Ramstein Air Base, Germany

E-mail: thomas.yarcho@ramstein.af.mil

Class of 1982

Reunions

Ongoing class reunion in cyberspace for 1960 graduates of LCHS

http://www.geocities.com/lincolnhigh1960/

Reminiscence

• The Postville Courthouse revisited, by Stan Stringer, posted Feb. 12, 2002, in LDN

• Lincoln Lakes beach, by Stan Stringer, posted July 10, 2001

• Stan Stringer tells story of Mark Holland's buzzing of Lincoln, posted May 11, 2001

• Leigh Henson, now a college teacher in Missouri, remembers Miss Jones, Jefferson School principal, posted March 29, 2001

• Foreign Service officer recalls infamous Valentine's Day '79 in Tehran, by George McKinney, posted Feb. 15, 2001

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