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For your convenience, call Alexis to sign up toll-free at
1-866-GIVE-BLD, ext. 5158, or schedule an appointment online at
www.bloodcenterimpact.org, using sponsor code 60177. Walk-ins
are also welcome and truly appreciated.
Central Illinois Community Blood Center, a not-for-profit
organization, is the provider of lifesaving blood for 14 hospitals
throughout central Illinois, including Abraham Lincoln Memorial
Hospital and Springfield's Memorial Medical Center and St. John's
Hospital CICBC is a division of the Mississippi Valley Regional
Blood Center, which collects over 180,000 units of blood annually
and serves 85 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin.
 'Tis
the Season luncheon supports Lifeline
The annual 'Tis the
Season luncheon, a fundraising tradition of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial
Hospital Auxiliary, underscored the importance of the Lifeline program in
the community.
More than 100 women and men attended the luncheon and card party
Dec. 3 at the American Legion.
Lynne Metz, director of volunteer
and special services at ALMH, expressed her gratitude for the
support of the Lifeline program.
"We are blessed to have the Auxiliary, which through fundraising
efforts and donors has been able to keep Lifeline going over the
years," Metz said. "Lifeline does offer family members a lot of
peace of mind for their loved ones who are home by themselves."
Lifeline is an easy-to-use personal response service. An alert
button worn on a pendant or wristband ensures assistance and a quick
response from emergency services.
ALMH Auxiliary event profits also help fund the purchase of new
Lifeline units and replacement batteries. ALMH staff members
install, maintain and educate the users and family members in homes
and apartments throughout Logan, DeWitt and eastern Mason counties.
In addition to ticket sales, money was raised through generous
sponsors. The luncheon sponsor was Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Illinois American Water sponsored the bridge tournament. Table
sponsors were Logan County elected officials, Candlestick Lane Farm
in memory of Victor Dittus, Eaton Electrical, Dolan and Beth Dalpoas,
Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home, Graue Inc.,
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln Chrysler Dodge & Jeep,
Short Rentals, Nobbe Eye Care Center, Deron and Kristi Powell, Mike
Maske Auction Services, NAPA Auto Parts, Atlanta National Bank, Blue
Dog Inn, Brad Neal and Associates, and MKS Jewelers.
The following is a list of the card
party winners:
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Bridge -- Emma
Elliott, first place; Lola Toohey, second place; Jan Semple,
third place; Nancy Holmes, fourth place.
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Pinochle -- Vera
Wurth, first place; Emma Graham, second place; Judy Rader, third
place; Marjorie Rein, fourth place.
For more information about the ALMH Auxiliary or obtaining a
Lifeline for yourself or your family, contact the volunteer and
special services department at 217-732-2161, ext. 55705, or visit
www.almh.org.
IEMA,
Grainger offer winter storm preparedness sweepstakes
Participants can enter to win vehicle preparedness kits
SPRINGFIELD -- Despite an unseasonably warm start to December, winter's
cold, snow and ice are just around the corner. To help people get ready for
winter weather, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Grainger are
teaming up to offer an online winter storm preparedness sweepstakes. Five
winners will receive vehicle preparedness kits donated by Grainger.
Grainger is North America's leading broad-line supplier of
maintenance, repair and operating products.
The sweepstakes is available on the Ready Illinois website,
www.ready.illinois.gov.
Participants must read information about winter weather preparedness
and successfully complete a five-question quiz before registering
for the prize drawing. The sweepstakes runs through Dec. 31. Winners
will be announced in January.
"Now's the perfect time to get ready for winter weather,
particularly for traveling in snow, ice and bitterly cold
temperatures," said IEMA Director Jonathon Monken. "This sweepstakes
is a fun way for people to learn about winter preparedness, and five
lucky people will win a preparedness kit for their car."
The vehicle preparedness kits donated by Grainger for the
sweepstakes provide water, nonperishable food, flashlight, light
stick, AM radio, batteries, rescue blanket, first-aid items and
whistle.
"Cold weather can take its toll on individuals," said Jeff
Metherd, emergency preparedness brand manager for Grainger.
"Personal preparedness is important during inclement weather and
year-round, and we are excited to work with the state to help
promote its importance."
A winter storm preparedness
guide developed by IEMA and the National Weather Service is also
available on the Ready Illinois website or by calling 217-785-9925.
Abraham
Lincoln Healthcare Foundation offers bricks in lieu of coal this Christmas
Just in time for the holidays, the Abraham
Lincoln Healthcare Foundation has announced that it is selling its last
commemorative bricks from the old Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
The bricks cost $20 each, and proceeds benefit ALHF. Each numbered
brick has a plaque and comes with a certificate. Five hundred bricks
to be offered for sale were set aside during the demolition of the
old hospital, and only a few remain.
A limited number of bricks
are available in the administration offices at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut
Drive, as well as in the ALMH Gift Shop in the hospital lobby and at
the Pink Shutter, 114 N. McLean. The hospital hours are 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. Monday through Friday, and the Pink Shutter is open Monday
through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital is a community-based
critical-access hospital serving the people of Logan and eastern
Mason County. The Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation was formed
in 1986 to support the mission of ALMH. Contributions are welcome at
any time. To learn more about foundation programs, visit
www.almh.org or contact Marty
Ahrends at 217-605-5006.
Christmas
events at Mount Pulaski Christian Church
MOUNT PULASKI -- Mount
Pulaski Christian Church Christmas events: Tuesday, Dec. 18
- All-church caroling, 6:30 p.m.
(meet at the church)
Monday, Dec. 24
- Christmas Eve service, 6 p.m.,
in the sanctuary.
Community
Action board meeting notice
The next regularly
scheduled corporate board meeting of Community Action Partnership is
scheduled for Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at Community Action's corporate offices,
1800 Fifth St., Lincoln. For
transportation to the meeting, contact the resource specialist at
your county office:
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DeWitt County:
Anita Russell, 217-935-2455
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Logan County:
Cyndi Campbell, 217-732-2159
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Mason and Fulton County:
Anna Richardson, 309-543-6988
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Piatt
County:
Wendy Dotson, 217-762-2421
Santa
Claus is coming to downtown Lincoln
Main Street Lincoln invites
the public to enjoy historic downtown Lincoln throughout the holiday season.
With the height of the holiday season fast approaching, downtown businesses
are readying themselves for shoppers.
Throughout December, historic downtown Lincoln will be alive with
the hustle and bustle of shopping and holiday cheer. Shoppers can
enjoy the convenience and pride of shopping locally.
Santa will make appearances
throughout downtown the next three Saturdays: Dec. 8, 15 and 22.
Santa's schedule is as follows:
Dec. 8
Dec. 15
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10 a.m.-noon -- at
Owl's Roost
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12:30-2:30 p.m. --
at Main Street Lincoln office
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3-5 p.m. -- at Mary Todd's Hallmark
Dec. 22, Santa's final stop
downtown
Main Street Lincoln, a volunteer-driven organization, is pleased
to participate in the holiday shopping season, promoting our
eateries, antique stores, thrift stores, one-of-a-kind shops,
nightlife and entertainment, along with plenty of services and
businesses.
For more information on any of the holiday events, the Main
Street Lincoln organization can be reached at 217-732-2929 or
manager@mainstreetlincoln.com. In addition, information and
business specials are available online at
https://www.facebook.com/
MainStreetLincoln.
Bosom Buddies host fundraiser at Russell Stover's
Bob Hashman, captain of the
Relay for Life team Bosom Buddies, has announced that his team will host a
fundraiser at the Russell Stover candy shop on Lincoln's west side on
Saturday, Dec.
15.During that day the team will receive
a percentage of the price of all products sold at the store. The
event will run for the full day, but one day only.
The Bosom Buddies encourage everyone
to come out on Dec. 15 and pick up a box of holiday candy or other
treats to help raise money for Relay for Life.
Relay for Life is an annual event,
held nationwide. The funds raised are given to the American Cancer
Society to help meet the needs of those suffering from cancer and to
support research for cures.
Chamber
recognizes excellence in our community
The Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
invites the public to help spotlight excellence in Logan County by making
nominations for the chamber's Pride & Progress Awards. Nominations will be
accepted until Jan. 7 to celebrate the achievements of chamber members in
the continued development and improvement of Logan County.. The Pride & Progress Awards are
designed to recognize outstanding achievement and promote positive
awareness. The awards celebrate and acknowledge excellence,
innovation, initiative, community involvement and are a thank-you to
those who go the extra mile to make Logan County a great place to
live, work and play.
Awards will be presented during the chamber annual dinner on Jan.
26 at the American Legion. All nominations are due by Jan. 7.
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 Awards are being given for:
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Business of the
Year, given to a business that contributes to the community,
shows innovation and actively participates in events and
projects within the community.
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New Business of
the Year, given to a business that has opened in the last 12
months and brings something new to the community, complementing
and contributing to the growth of Logan County.
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Mike Abbott
Volunteer of the Year, given to a person who is involved,
committed and goes the extra mile, is dedicated and selfless for
the betterment of the community.
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Beautification
Award, given to a business that enhances, improves and
transforms their corner of the community into a more attractive
place.
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Excellence in Service, given to a
business that demonstrates a commitment to the community, its
customers and its employees, giving 100 percent always.
To be eligible to receive one of the above awards, businesses or
individuals must be members of the Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of
Commerce in good standing.
You can nominate yourself or another chamber business for any of
the Pride & Progress Awards. Visit
www.lincolnillinois.com
for a link to make your
online nominations
and a complete chamber
membership listing. The community is invited and encouraged to
make nominations for these awards.
Pride & Progress winners from annual
dinner this year were:
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Business of the
Year -- Graue Inc.
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New Business of the
Year -- Anytime Fitness.
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Mike Abbott
Volunteer of the Year -- Joe Fitzpatrick.
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Beautification
Award -- Lincoln Theater 4.
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Excellence in
Service Award -- NAPA Auto Parts.
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Ambassador of the Year, Marcia Cook.
The chamber's annual dinner and the Pride & Progress Awards are
part of the chamber's mission to advocate, support and unify local
businesses of the prosperity of Logan County.
Atlanta
Betterment Fund board introduces 'Rt. 66 Reinterpreted' Art Project
ATLANTA -- In celebration of Route 66 and all it stands for,
Atlanta -- located on the Mother Road, midway between Chicago and
St. Louis -- announces its first "Rt. 66 Reinterpreted" Art Project.
Modeled on Chicago's "Cows on Parade" exhibit, the Rt. 66
Reinterpreted project presents artists the opportunity to create
their own take on one of the 20th century's most iconic and
recognizable symbols: the U.S. Route 66 highway shield.
Participating artists will be provided a blank, 2-foot-by-2-foot
wooden cutout of the Route 66 sign, painted white, which will then
become their personal canvas. The only requirement in creating a
reinterpreted shield is to incorporate the text "Illinois U.S. 66"
somewhere on the face of the shield, in whatever size, shape or
color the artist desires. Everything else about the design, style,
background and color of the reinterpreted shield is left to each
artist's imagination and creativity.
The project is open to anyone 16 years old and above. Up to 50
entries will be accepted in this year's project, as determined by
the date applications are received. All 50 entries will be displayed
outside along Route 66 in downtown Atlanta from May 1 to Aug. 31,
2013.
The board of directors of the Atlanta Betterment Fund will select
10 shields out of the 50 entries as finalists. Shields selected as
finalists will be judged on originality of design, overall concept
and quality of execution.
Voting will then take place May 1-Aug. 31 to select the top five
shield designs as winners of the 2012 project. Anyone, anywhere may
vote, either in person at selected Route 66 attractions in Atlanta
or online via Atlanta's website at
www.atlantaillinois.org.
The top five vote-getters will be the winners of the year's Rt. 66
Reinterpreted project.
At the conclusion of the project, the five winning shields, along
with the names of the artists who created them, will be displayed on
a permanent basis in the Atlanta Route 66 Park. Entries selected as
one of the top five winning designs will also be showcased at the
International Mother Road Festival in Springfield Sept. 27-29, 2013.
Artists wishing to enter the Rt. 66 Reinterpreted Art Project
must submit a completed application form, along with a $25 entry
fee. Completed applications are due on or before Feb. 1.
Applications received after Feb. 1 will not be accepted.
Completed Rt. 66 Reinterpreted shields should be carefully
packaged and returned to: The Atlanta Betterment Fund, 114 SW Arch
St., Atlanta, IL 61723. Shields should be submitted between March 1
and April 5, 2013. Shields received after April 5 will not be
accepted.
The Atlanta Betterment Fund sponsors the Rt. 66 Reinterpreted Art
Project.
All decisions regarding judging are final. Entries selected as
finalists will be notified by April 30, 2013. Entries selected as
one of the top five winning designs will be notified by Sept. 1,
2013.
Click on the "Route 66 Art Project"
logo at
www.atlantaillinois.org for more information, including project
guidelines and an application form to enter the Rt. 66 Reinterpreted
Art Project. Or contact:
William Thomas
Atlanta Betterment Fund
114 SW Arch St.
Atlanta, IL 61723
wthomas@teleologic.net
217-648-5077
St.
John UCC December schedule of events
St. John United Church of
Christ, 204 Seventh St.., has scheduled special Christmas music for the
December services, including pre-service music each Sunday before 10:30 a.m.
worship.
Dec. 16
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Pre-service music
-- Handbell Choir, directed by David Helm
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10:30 a.m. -- During the morning
worship service, coats collected for Community Action will be
presented to them.
Dec. 23
Dec. 24
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10:30 p.m. --
Pre-service music by Handbell Choir, directed by David Helm
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11 p.m. -- Worship
with Christmas Carols, Communion and candlelight service
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Anthem: "Were You
There on That Christmas Night." Soloist Michael Schneider with
Adult Chime Choir.
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Solo: "Ave Maria,"
by Franz Schubert. Soloist Michael Schneider.
Logan
County Art Association presents "Predictions"
The newly formed Logan
County Art Association is presenting its first show, "Predictions," at the
Lincoln Art Institute, 112 S. McLean St., from Dec. 20 through Jan. 12. There will be an opening reception
from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20. Light refreshments will be served,
everyone's welcome, and there is no admission charge
The show is based on the predictions
by the Mayan calendar, Nostradamus and Edgar Cayce as well as other
sources that suggest a catastrophic event will take place on Dec.
21.
For additional information, contact
Georgie Borchardt by phone at 309-244-5708 or by email at
logancountyaa@gmail.com.
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Logan County Art Association
Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/
LoganArtAssociation
Lincoln Art Institute website:
http://lincolnartinstitute.wix.com/lincolnil#!
Zion
Lutheran live Nativity scheduled for Dec. 14 & 15
The annual Zion Lutheran
Church drive-thru live Nativity is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Dec. 14 and 15, from 6 to 8
p.m. The outdoor scene, portrayed by church members and live animals, is set
to favorite Christmas hymns and presented on the grounds of Zion Lutheran
School, 1600 Woodlawn Road in Lincoln, across from Wal-Mart.
No admission is charged, but
nonperishable food items will be collected for the Lincoln/Logan
Food Pantry.
Lincoln
Jaycees Angel Tree project under way now
The annual Lincoln Jaycees Angel Tree is under
way. The Angel Tree is a project to help the less fortunate children of
Logan County. Tags with these children's names are placed on "Angel Trees"
around the county. Employees or customers then pick a child from the names
on the tree and buy them gifts. The Lincoln Jaycees distribute these gifts
to the families in time for Christmas. The public can find the Angel Trees at
the following locations: Cracker Barrel, ALMH cafeteria, CEFCU,
Blades Hair Salon, Illini Bank, Daisy's Hair and Nail Salon, and
State Bank of Lincoln. Trees are also located at Eaton, Family
Medical Center, Verallia, Sysco and International Paper for their
employees.
Gifts need returned to businesses by Monday, Dec. 10.
The Lincoln Jaycees purchase gifts to go with any names not
picked from the trees. If you would like to make a monetary
donation, send it to: Lincoln Jaycees, P.O. Box 254, Lincoln, IL
62656.
Gift pickup will be at the Lincoln Jaycees Center, 325 S. Chicago
St., on Dec. 15, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.
The Lincoln Jaycees are a not-for-profit organization serving
Lincoln and the surrounding communities. The Lincoln Jaycees give
young people between the ages of 18 and 40 the tools they need to
build the bridges of success for themselves in the areas of business
development, management skills, individual training, community
service and international connections. Membership meetings are on
the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Jaycees
Center, 325 S. Chicago St., and are open to everyone.
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