Kevin Barker, Jaycees Relay for Life fundraisers, From the Ground Up plantings, Zion Ladies Aid sandwich sale, writing club, Kinzie memorial blood drive, HSLC transport, free Salvation Army camp, Isabelle Thompson, Cylie Rekart, Grace Tierney, Mount Pulaski junk drop-off, Memorial scholarship, Delavan battle re-enactment, Community Action scholarships, Princess Tea

[May 23, 2012]  Kevin Michael Barker of Lincoln earns Eagle Scout

Kevin Michael Barker, son of Llyle and Sue Barker of Lincoln, was honored at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony at Lincoln Christian Church on Sunday. He is a member of Boy Scout Troop 1102 in Lincoln and just completed his freshman year at Lincoln Community High School.

During his nine-year Scouting career, Kevin has advanced through Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, earning 28 merit badges on his way to Eagle Scout. The rank of Eagle is earned by 2 to 4 percent of Boy Scouts each year. He successfully led the troop in a project to build 12 park benches for Little Galilee Christian Camp in Clinton, a camp that he has been a part of and has been inspired by.

Kevin has also participated in National Youth Leadership training at Ingersoll Scout Reservation. He has served as senior patrol leader for the troop and has been inducted into the Order of the Arrow honor society. This summer he plans to complete a two-week, 62-mile backpacking trek through the mountains of New Mexico with members of his troop.

Troop 1102 Scoutmaster Robert Cox presented Kevin with his Eagle Badge during the Court of Honor.

After graduating from Lincoln Community High School, Kevin hopes to enter the medical field.

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Upcoming Lincoln Jaycees Relay for Life fundraisers

The Lincoln Jaycees have two fundraisers planned for their Relay for Life team.

• Saturday, May 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Jaycees will bag groceries and do carryout at IGA for donations. Luminaries may also be purchased.

• Thursday, May 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. the Jaycees will have a Culver's night. Culver's will donate a percentage of sales to the team. So come out and eat and donations will be made to fight cancer.

The Lincoln Jaycees are a not-for-profit organization serving Lincoln and the surrounding communities. The organization gives 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 at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Lincoln Jaycees Center, 325 S. Chicago St., and are open to everyone.

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From the Ground Up to plant lilies Wednesday

Volunteers welcome

From the Ground Up, the city's volunteer beautification effort, coordinated the planting of the new planters around the courthouse square last Wednesday evening. Special thanks go to the Rotary Club and to Jonie and Harry Tibbs for coming out to help.

This Wednesday evening the group is coordinating another planting. This time they will plant lilies along the railroad right of way at the corner of First and College streets. Just show up at 5:30 p.m. at the viaduct and be ready to plant. No special skills required.

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Zion Ladies Aid sandwich sale

Zion Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Society will sell rib-eye and pork chop sandwiches Saturday, May 26, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the IGA parking lot.

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Writing club to meet

Lincoln Writer's Club will meet on Tuesday, June 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni Room of the Lincoln College dining hall..

Suggested topics: a favorite relative, an age you'd like to be again, travel to another planet, or a second chance in life.

All are welcome.

For more information, call 732-2723.

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First Presbyterian blood drive in memory of Joyce Kinzie

First Presbyterian Church sponsors the regional blood drive in June, and it is a memorial to the late Joyce Kinzie, who was a member of First Presbyterian and very active in the Lincoln community. This year the blood drive is at the Masonic Temple on North Kickapoo Street from noon to 6 p.m. on June 4.

Donating blood at this drive is a way to honor Kinzie's memory.

Kinzie died in September 2010 from pancreatic cancer. At the time of her death, First Presbyterian was planning a special blood drive in her honor at the church. After her death, that blood drive was so successful that the congregation decided to have the annual June blood drive in her name.

The Central Illinois Community Blood Center is the sole provider of blood and blood products to patients of hospitals in 14 counties, including Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Logan County.

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HSLC spay-neuter transport in June

The Humane Society of Logan County's next spay-neuter transport to the Animal Protective League of Springfield will be on Monday, June 11. Call 217-737-4042 now to make arrangements for your dog or cat to be spayed or neutered in June.

The fee for all dogs except pit bulls and pit bull mixes is $55. The fee for pits is $25. Male cats are $35 to neuter, female cats are $45 to spay, and feral cats are $25.

All animals must have paper proof of a rabies shot, or one must be given at the time of spaying or neutering.

Other services are available at a reduced cost.

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Salvation Army hosts free camp -- registration deadline May 30

The Logan County Salvation Army is sponsoring a free camp for kids this summer.

Children between the ages of 8 and 12 are invited to spend June 18 through 22 at Eagle Crest Camp in rural Washburn. The camp offers acres of nature and tons of indoor and outdoor activities, including swimming and sporting activities.

Registration is open until May 30 at Salvation Army's Keest Center, 307 N. Kickapoo St. in Lincoln.

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Students of the Month at ZLS

Zion Lutheran School in Lincoln has selected April Students of the Month.

Isabelle Thompson, a seventh-grader, is an April Student of the Month at Zion Lutheran School in Lincoln.

Isabelle has been an honor roll student, and her ZLS activities have included choir, volleyball, spelling bee and Bible bowl.

She is a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Lincoln.

Her church and community activities have included youth group, Vacation Bible School, Camp CILCA, youth conference, soccer, piano and organ.

Isabelle enjoys interior and clothing design.

Her parents are the Rev. Mark and Chris Thompson of Lincoln.

Cylie Rekart, an eighth-grader, is an April Student of the Month at Zion Lutheran School in Lincoln.

Cylie has been an honor roll student, and her ZLS activities have included volleyball, cheerleading, choir, band and choir chimes.

She is a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Lincoln.

Her church and community activities have included Girl Scouts and volleyball camp.

Cylie enjoys volleyball and swimming. Her career goals are to be a criminalist or veterinarian.

Her parents are Dennis and Teresa Rekart of Lincoln.

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Mount Pulaski May Senior-of-the-Month

MOUNT PULASKI -- Grace Tierney has been named May Senior-of-the-Month at Mount Pulaski High School. Grace is the daughter of Bob and Kelley Tierney of Cornland.

Grace is a member of Drama Club and is president of Spanish Club. She has served on prom court, and has been a consistent high honor roll student. She was named as one of the "Top Ten Students" in the 2012 graduating class at Mount Pulaski High School.

Grace is a cooperative work-training student who works at Farmers Bank and at Fusion Productions Photography as an assistant photographer. She plans to attend Lincoln Land Community College.

The Senior-of-the-Month program is sponsored by Johnson's Food Center and Mount Pulaski Pharmacy.

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Mount Pulaski junk drop-off dates

MOUNT PULASKI -- Mount Pulaski residents can drop off junk at the Mount Pulaski Township Shed, 404 S. Spring St., on June 16 and 17.

Click here for details (PDF).

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New scholarship named for Memorial employee

SPRINGFIELD -- Leonia Cole, a surgical technologist at Memorial Medical Center for more than 55 years, was recognized on May 3 for her contributions to the careers of residents, other surgical technologists and nurses with the establishment of the Leonia Cole Surgical Technologist Scholarship Fund.

The fund, which will be administered by the Memorial Medical Center Foundation, will award a grant of $2,500 to a qualified candidate pursuing an associate degree in surgical technology at Lincoln Land Community College.

Cole began her career at Memorial on Jan. 26, 1954, as a nursing assistant. After 15 years, she was promoted to surgical technologist following completion of Memorial's first on-the-job training program for surgical technology.

"Leonia's dedication and commitment to helping others learn is exemplary," said Dave Joerger, administrator for Memorial's surgery department.

To apply for the scholarship, applicants must complete an educational grant application and the Leonia Cole Surgical Technologist Scholarship application, which are available by visiting MemorialCareers.com and clicking on the link to the Educational Assistance page. The application and all supporting documentation must be turned in by June 1. For more information, call 217-757-2125 or email [e-mail].

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Delavan to host Civil War re-enactment battle June 30-July 1

DELAVAN -- The inaugural Little Crane Creek Civil War re-enactment battle will be on June 30 and July 1 at the Lake Park in Delavan. It is one of many events in Delavan in conjunction with the city's175th birthday. The re-enactment is free and open to the public.

Re-enactors representing both the North and South will participate in a battle scheduled for 3 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

The weekend will also include an appearance by President Abraham Lincoln, Civil War storyteller Brett Hall and Civil War songs by Bob Welch. On Saturday evening there will be a period dance featuring the 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band.

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Scholarships available at Community Action

Community Action is accepting applications for $1,000 Community Services Block Grant scholarships. The CSBG scholarships, offered in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, are designed to provide financial assistance to low-income and disadvantaged individuals of high academic attainment or potential. Scholarships will go toward providing formal education or occupational training in an accredited Illinois educational institution to CSBG-eligible clients.

To be considered, applicants must be income-eligible and reside in DeWitt, Fulton, Logan, Mason, Menard or Piatt counties, and must be enrolled or accepted at an Illinois accredited higher educational or occupational training institute.

Applications will be accepted through June 15. Interested applicants should visit their local Community Action office or contact Kathy Shepherd, community services director, at 1-877-588-7189, ext. 246, for details.

Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois is a not-for-profit organization serving low-income and senior populations in six central Illinois counties. To find out more about the services offered, visit www.capcil.org. For updates, like the agency on Facebook.

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Harvest of Talents Princess Tea planned for June 30

Harvest of Talents for World Hunger and Lincoln Christian Church are sponsoring a Princess Tea again this year for young ladies ages 3-13. The event will be on June 30 at the Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Hall. Doors will open at 10:45 a.m., and the tea is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The theme of the event will be "Secret Garden." Young ladies are invited to dress in whatever makes them feel pretty. Tea will be served on decorated tables and entertainment will be provided. There will also be time allowed for photo ops.

Tickets go on sale May 1. Seating is limited. For more details and to make reservations, contact Vera Thomas at the church office.

Young ladies are to be accompanied by a chaperone, such as their mother, grandmother, aunt or friend.

Lincoln Christian Church is located at 204 N. McLean St. in Lincoln.

All proceeds from the Princess Tea will go the 2012 Harvest of Talents for World Hunger, to feed hungry people worldwide.

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