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The gonging of the bell in honor of
those who died in 2012 will be on Monday night at 9. This is the
third annual memorial event.
The group is invited to meet on the west side of the courthouse,
where the 1857 school bell will be used to ring out a remembrance of
those who are gone but not forgotten.
 HSLC
board election Jan. 30
A general membership meeting of the Humane Society of Logan
County will be on Jan. 30 in the Steinfort Room at Abraham Lincoln
Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive.
The annual election for three seats on the board of directors of
the Humane Society of Logan County will be at this meeting.
Anyone who is current with their dues and has been a member for
at least three months prior to the election may declare their intent
to seek election to the board of directors. If you are interested in
serving on the board, you may send a letter of intent to the board
secretary, Wanda Stevens, at
wstevens@ccaonline.com.
ALMH
Auxiliary member Joan Horrom named to Illinois hospital group on
volunteering
The Abraham Lincoln
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary announced that board member Joan Horrom of
Lincoln has been elected to the Illinois Hospital Association's Constituency
on Volunteers, known as the CoV. She will serve a one-year term representing
the ALMH Auxiliary. The mission of the CoV is to
enhance and expand hospital volunteerism through education. The
group emphasizes educating the community and volunteer constituents
on issues affecting health care. The CoV continues to strengthen the
link between health systems, hospitals and the community.
Horrom has been a member of the ALMH Auxiliary for 10 years. She has
volunteered at ALMH for 15 years, providing services at the
information desk, Pink Shutter, ALMH Gift Shop, Mini Med Days and
most recently serving as the pharmacy liaison for the infusion
clinic.
The ALMH Auxiliary was organized in 1951. The organization
provides volunteer services and conducts fundraising activities to
support programs of Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. To learn more
about the ALMH Auxiliary and volunteer opportunities, contact Lynne
Metz at 217-605-5701 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.
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
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