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Melanie
Riggs, Alexander I. Custodio III, Jason Sheley and Alice Turner make
Close Up
By Mike Fak
 
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[January 16, 2009]
Lincoln
City Clerk Melanie Riggs was elected as vice president of the
Central Illinois Municipal Clerks Organization at its annual meeting
Oct. 8 in Peoria. Other officers elected were Forsyth Village Clerk
Kathy Mizer, president; Galesburg Deputy City Clerk Kelli Bennewitz,
secretary; East Peoria City Clerk Veona "Berta" Dinkins, treasurer;
and East Peoria Deputy City Clerk Paula Smart, immediate past
president.
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 Riggs
served as deputy city clerk for 14 years prior to being appointed
city clerk in May 2003, then was elected in 2005. She has been very
active in CIMCO for several years, including serving as treasurer
for four terms, from 1997 to 2000, and as secretary in 2001 and
2008. Due to her distinguished service to the organization, she was
the recipient of the Presidential Award in 1997, 1998 and 2001.
CIMCO, established in 1988, is a professional organization devoted
to the municipal clerk's profession by promoting efficiency in the
operation and administration of the office; cooperation between
clerks in the exchange of experience and information; a better
understanding of the official duties and obligations and
administering the provisions of law; and providing service to the
community.
Alexander
I. Custodio III, 14-year-old son of Jayne and Alexander Custodio
Jr. of San Jose, is a freshman at Illini Central High School C.U.S.D.
189, Mason City. The young man will take part in a truly American
celebration -- the inauguration of the 44th president of the United
States.
During the five-day program, the Presidential Youth Inaugural
Conference (PYIC) will provide scholars with a deeper understanding
of the history behind the electoral process and the rich traditions
surrounding the presidential inauguration.
Inaugural Scholars will have the opportunity to interact with a
major presidential candidate, White House officials, congressional
staff members, political experts and other VIPs, such as former
Secretary of State Gen. Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), and former Vice
President Al Gore.
In addition to participating in inaugural events and festivities,
scholars will have the opportunity to explore the numerous historic
sites and monuments in our nation's capital, as well as participate
in roundtable discussions, debates and other activities that will
help to expand their knowledge of democratic principles and the
presidential election process.
 Jason
Sheley, Zion Lutheran School 8th grader, has been selected as
the Zion Lutheran December Student of the Month. Jason's ZLS
activities have included honor roll, baseball, basketball, track and
field, and speech team.
Church and community activities include youth group, puppets,
church plays, and summer baseball and basketball camps and leagues,
He also enjoys spending time with friends, watching movies,
playing video games, and participating in a variety of sports.
Jason's parents are Jay and Sheila Sheley of Lincoln.
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Lincoln Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce Alice Turner
as January Employee of the Month. Alice has been an ALMH employee
for 14 years. She works in Volunteer Services and co-manages In the
Pink Gift Shoppe on the first floor of the hospital.
Her co-workers say she is friendly, accurate,
professional, and efficient and goes out of her way to accommodate
others.
"She makes you feel comfortable and helps you to
complete your job easily," according to Sue Roberts (Dietary) and
Lucille Miller, an ALMH volunteer. "Her abilities are far-reaching
and sometimes not seen by all. She makes us feel good about
ourselves."
Alice's job involves scheduling and working with
volunteers, assisting in the day-to-day upkeep of the gift shop and
managing the Lifeline program.
Before coming to work at ALMH, she was a volunteer.
She also worked at State Farm for more than 18 years and ran her own
floral business for 16 years. She is a graduate of Floral School in
Chicago.
Alice enjoys her co-workers at ALMH and says it is
truly a great place to work. "If I had it to do over I would do it
again," she says. "If I ever quit, I'll probably volunteer."
ALMH employs more than 290 in a wide variety of job
functions. A different employee is honored each month for their
commitment to creating GREAT patient experiences, getting GREAT
results, and making ALMH a GREAT place to work.
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[By
MIKE FAK]
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