Is it time to think about
nursing home insurance?
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Nursing home care
costs $50,000 per year at a minimum, and in many areas it is
closer to $75,000.
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By 2030, one in
five Americans will be a senior citizen.
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By 2030, those needing LTC will
skyrocket to more than 23 million Americans, with projected
long-term care costs reaching $300,000 annually per individual
(according to the National Advisory Center for Long Term Care
Insurance).
If you haven't considered long-term care insurance, it may be
time to give it a look. Deron Powell will present information to
area residents at a meeting on Monday, Jan. 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the
activity room at Vonderlieth Living Center. Powell is a State Farm
Insurance representative in Mount Pulaski and well-qualified to
discuss insurance options.
The world of long-term care insurance is confusing. The policies
vary widely with options such as a waiting period before insurance
kicks in, inclusion of home health or assisted living costs, and
amounts paid monthly.
We welcome you to join us for a lively discussion of what to look
for and when to buy.
 The
Living Alternatives Pregnancy Resource Centers in Springfield
and Lincoln invite you to the second annual Celebration of Life
on Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Earl C Hargrove Chapel on the campus of
Lincoln Christian University in Lincoln.
This year's event features the music of award-winning Southern
gospel legend Gary McSpadden, who has been a part of such well-known
gospel groups as the Statesmen Quartet, the Oak Ridge Boys, the
Imperials, the Bill Gaither Trio and the Gaither Vocal Band.
Currently, McSpadden is host of television shows seen on TBN, among
other national Christian television networks.
Tickets are available from:
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WLLM 1370 radio,
800 S. Postville Drive, Lincoln
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WLUJ-FM radio, 600
W. Mason St., Springfield
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Living
Alternatives Pregnancy Resource Center, 1220 S. Seventh St.,
Springfield
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Living Alternatives Pregnancy Resource
Center, 308 Union, Lincoln.
Single tickets are $10, and special group tickets may be
purchased, including an offer of two free tickets for every 10
tickets purchased. For more information, call 217-735-9735.
The
Logan County Chamber Stimulus Raffle kicked off Monday. The
$5 tickets are being sold at the chamber office and at Eaton Corp.,
Graue Inc, MKS, Blades Hair & Nail Salon, CEFCU, Regions Bank,
Illini Bank, Guzzardo's, Logan Lanes, Lincoln IGA, Culver's, Mary
Todd's Hallmark, Lincoln Public Library, Ace Hardware, Goody's,
Lincoln Park District and three State Bank of Lincoln locations:
downtown Lincoln, at the Woodlawn Road facility and in Walmart.
Purchasing a raffle ticket will give you a chance to win $2,000,
$750 or $250 in "Chamber Bucks." Chamber Bucks can be redeemed in
over 80 different locations in Logan County. The drawing will be on
April 15 (Tax Day) at Graue Inc., during the Chamber Business
Afterhours.
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The
Lincoln Farmer's Market has announced a change in their
location for the 2010 market season. Lincoln Farmer's Market has
relocated to Scully Park, just south of downtown Lincoln. The
manager of the market, Susan Wachter, said: "The new location will
make it much safer for our vendors and customers due to the flat
terrain. We also believe the flat terrain and beautiful fountain
will make a much better backdrop for entertainment at the market."
The Lincoln Farmer's Market is currently seeking
local performers, of all ages and abilities, to showcase their
talents for their peers and family in the park on Saturday mornings.
The market is also seeking vendors and artists to vend in the park
during the May 1-Oct. 30 season. Anyone who is interested in being a
vendor, entertainer or sponsor at the market can contact Susan
Wachter at 217-871-0666.
The
Lincoln Youth Wrestling team competed in the Jaws Invite
wrestling tournament in Jacksonville on Sunday, Jan. 10. The results
were as follows:
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6 and
under -- Kia Carvalho placed third; Austin O’Donoguhe and Cade
Tanner took fourth place
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7-
and 8-year-olds -- Collin Cogdill placed first; Nolan Yates
second; Tyler Werth and Trevor Bree were third; and Roux Starr
took fourth place
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9- and 10-year-olds --
Jarrett Poole placed first; Michael O’Donoghue third; Austin
Dennison and Issac Dueringer both placed fifth
Lincoln Youth Wrestling will travel to Pittsfield to
compete in the Saukee Open on Jan. 24.
The
annual Humane Society of Logan County general membership meeting
will be on Jan. 20. At this meeting the organization will elect
three members to the board of directors. Any member who is
interested in pursuing a position on the board may submit a letter
of intent to the secretary of the board, Wanda Stevens, at
wstevens@ccaonline.com.
Nominations will also be accepted from the floor.
The Humane Society of Logan County will host it’s annual Chili Luncheon to
benefit the programs of HSLC on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Friendship
Manor 11 AM until 2 PM. Tickets are $6.00 and includes chili, homemade
dessert and beverage. Carry-Outs will be available. Join us to help the
abused, neglected and abandoned animals of Logan County
Got a good piece of news, information or
something that we can all brag about? If you do, e-mail Mike and let
us tell everyone about it. Plus you can win cash. Every submission,
whether we use it or not, will get your name in the Close Up grab
bag. At the end of the month we will draw a name and someone will
get $25 just for dropping us an e-mail. If you wish, we will be
happy to donate your winnings to the organization of your choice.
You can contact Mike at
mikefak@lincolndailynews.com.
[MIKE FAK] |
