 Snyder had asked that the two aldermen from each ward put their
heads together and select a recipient from their ward whom they felt
deserved to be recognized.The recipients each received a city of
Lincoln Christmas ornament. The annual Christmas ornament is offered
to the public through Main Street Lincoln. This year's ornament is a
depiction of the first Logan County Courthouse.
Ward 1
Alderwoman Stacy Bacon spoke for Ward 1, introducing Bill
Overton.
She commented on Overton's service to the city, saying: "Bill is
very involved in the local food pantry. He puts in countless hours
and manual labor for the pantry. Bill tells us that his entire
family is very involved in the pantry, so thanks to Bill and his
family."
Ward 2
Alderwoman Kathy Horn introduced Mike Fak as the person chosen by
her and Alderman David Wilmert.
Horn commented: "Alderman Wilmert and I have selected a man with
a quick wit and an imagination that is filled with many stories. He
is always there for anyone who calls on him, and we believe
recognition for all that he does in Lincoln is long overdue. We've
selected Mike Fak."
Ward 3
Alderman David Armbrust read the following: "Life is a gift and
offers the privilege, opportunity and responsibility to give
something back by becoming something more. Jerry Berglin has done
just that by his hours of tireless efforts in presenting the
Festival of Trees. This year marks his fifth year, and all the
proceeds are donated to local charities, which makes a very happy
holiday season for those less fortunate, and in turn a very
beautiful, spectacular sight for the residents of Friendship Manor,
our community and our surrounding communities to enjoy."
Armbrust concluded: "Ward 3 wishes to acknowledge Jerry Berglin."
While there the mayor asked if Berglin would like to give an
updated report on this year's event. Berglin commented that this
year they have exceeded last year's goal and have raised over $5,000
thus far. He added that this year there were 89 entrants, 40 more
than last year, and that tree sales are still under way.
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Ward 4
Nathan Turner introduced Judy Busby as the Ward 4 recipient of
the Christmas ornament.
He recounted Busby's many community service activities, saying:
"Judy serves on the hospital board, on the Salvation Army board, as
well as being a bell ringer. She volunteers at Abraham Lincoln
Hospital and the Lincoln prison. She serves as a tutor at
Washington-Monroe School and is on the board of directors of the
United Way. Thanks, Judy, for all you do."
Ward 5
Alderwoman Marty Neitzel spoke for herself and Alderman Jeff
Hoinacki as she introduced Elaine Aue of Lincoln's Ward 5.
Neitzel said: "Our recipient is a native of Lincoln, a retiree of
AmerenCILCO. Instead of electing retirement, she has built a new
facility on the west side and purchased a franchise of Culver's,
which is famous for their soft custard and butter burgers. She
shares her profits with businesses and fundraisers. She has plunged
into economic development of Lincoln on the west side and started a
new business which employs 30 people full and part time. The city of
Lincoln would like to thank her for this wonderful business;
therefore, Ward 5 is proud to announce that the city of Lincoln
ornament award goes to Elaine Aue."
Recipients of the award received a representation of the ornament
and should be able to pick up their actual award from the Main
Street Lincoln office later this week.
Snyder said that there had been a snafu in the shipping of this
year's ornament, but that Main Street Lincoln director Wanda Lee
Rohlfs has said the ornaments will be shipped on Tuesday and should
be in her office by the end of the week.
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