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Ethan is a 9-year-old boy who has
abdominal cancer, the same cancer that took the life of his father.
His family has faced many hardships. Some of Ethan's appointments
have been in St. Louis, and he has spent the night in the car
because they could not afford a hotel room. Ethan underwent chemo
and radiation about three weeks ago and lost his hair. In a gesture
of support for Ethan, several Scouts have shaved their heads.
On Saturday, Boy Scout Troop 111 and Cub Scout Pack 111 will sell
popcorn at Kroger and Wal-Mart for their annual fundraiser. Both
units have volunteered to donate any cash donations received that
day to Ethan's family.
Arrangements for donations can also be made by contacting Jason
Schafer, scoutmaster, at 737-3068 or Jessica Shull, pack fundraising
chair, at 217-870-0192.
 Auditions for 'It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play'
Oct. 14
DELAVAN -- Have you always wanted to be in a
play but were afraid of memorizing lines? Here is the show for you.
Prairieland Theatre Company will perform "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live
Radio Play" on Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. at The Farmhouse
Banquet & Event Center in Delavan. Additional performances are possible.
Auditions for "It's a Wonderful Life"
will be on Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, 505 E Fourth St.
in Delavan. There are parts for as few as five individuals -- three
males and two females -- and as many as 40. There are parts for
children (age 8 and up, please), young adults and adults. There's a
part for anyone who wants to be involved.
If you are unable to come to the
auditions but would still like to be considered, call Jim Sullivan,
244-9022.
Don't want to be on stage, but
would like to help in other ways? Prairieland Theatre Company
welcomes you, too. Please stop by the audition to talk about how you
can be involved.
Roy
Logan honored as Kiwanian of the Year
The Kiwanis Club of Lincoln installed new
officers at a special evening meeting Tuesday at Lincoln College.
Dinner was prepared by Lincoln College chef
Warren Wendlandt, and the LC Jazz Combo offered musical entertainment along
with a comedy bit by a student.
Joe Haning
served as president during the past year, and it is the privilege of the
outgoing president to select the Kiwanian of the Year. Haning chose Roy
Logan.
Haning said that Logan has been a hard
worker. He has especially been there to help the group with food at
fundraisers, including an Italian dinner of spaghetti. Logan added
cavatelli this year, ham and beans, and the chili and oyster
dinners.
The club had been meeting at
Rusty's when it was learned one Monday that the business was closed
for good. Logan quickly stepped up and made arrangements for the
group to meet at the Rec Center and even provided the lunch himself
with the help of Marcia Greenslate. Haning said that Logan had
provided a couple of meals for the group.
Logan is always willing to help
with a lot of things, "and," Haning added, "Roy is a very personable
kind of guy."
K. Bridgett Schneider, the incoming
president, said: "Roy is always a hard worker. He comes in and does
what he needs to do and likes to do it without the spotlight."
Logan has been a Kiwanis member
approximately 10 years.
For 2012-2013, new officers will be
K. Bridget Schneider as president; Alyssa J. Schneider,
president-elect; Tom Comstock, treasurer; and C. Wayne Schrader,
secretary.
The local chapter is affiliated
with the international organization, whose motto is "Serving the
children of the world."
The name Kiwanis means "we trade"
or "we share our talents."
The Lincoln Kiwanis Club hosts a
number of fundraisers and sponsors service projects throughout the
year. Committee chairmen include Mike Booher, Logan, Schneider,
Marti Sawicki, Bob Sullivan, Tom Zurkammer and Schrader.
According to the chapter brochure:
"When you give a child a chance to learn, experience, dream and
succeed, great things can happen." Emphasis is placed on encouraging
and developing youth leadership, as well as providing for children
in the community.
Haning is the committee chair and
adviser for the Builders Club. Junior high students conduct acts of
service at school or bus tables at Kiwanis events.
Also stated in the Kiwanis mission
is to help shelter the homeless, feed the hungry, mentor the
disadvantaged and care for the sick.
Membership is open to any adult,
male or female. The local chapter has about 40 members, with about
20 in attendance at its meetings each week. The group currently
meets at the St. John United Church of Christ on Seventh Street in
Lincoln, starting at about 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays. Peggy's Place
caters the lunch.
[By JAN YOUNGQUIST]
Woofstock:
Anytime Fitness hosts fundraiser for Humane Society of Logan County
On Saturday, Anytime Fitness of Lincoln will host
the fundraiser "Woofstock," a hound and human health fair benefiting the Humane
Society of Logan County, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kickapoo Creek Park.
Woofstock will be a fun-filled,
family-friendly event for the pet and pet lover to spend a day
together and raise money for the local Humane Society. Pet lovers
can come with their leashed pet to peruse the various vendors
including homemade dog treats and Scentsy, receive a nail trim for
their dog from Railsplitter Veterinary Clinic, get their blood
pressure checked by the Logan County Department of Public Health,
and much more.
The fundraiser will feature a
raffle, prizes, informational booths, vendors, contests, face
painting, free hot dogs and many other fun avenues to raise money
for the Humane Society of Logan County. All money made will be
donated to that organization.
Woofstock is co-sponsored by Health
Source Chiropractic of Lincoln.
The mission statement of the Humane
Society of Logan County is to prevent cruelty to, abuse and neglect
of animals; promote the proper placement of animals through
adoption; work toward the solution of pet overpopulation; educate
the public about the humane treatment of animals; and aid in the
return of lost animals to their owners.
Ellen Burbage, president, conveyed
the sentiments of the organization: "We are so honored and
appreciative that Anytime Fitness Lincoln would show an interest in
our organization and put forth such a grand gesture to gain support
for the Humane Society. It is truly a blessing when two local
organizations can work together toward one common goal."
Anytime Fitness of Lincoln, which
is hosting the event, is a brand-new, state-of-the-art, 24/7
facility.
Owner and manager Josh Slightom
expressed his excitement regarding the event: "Anytime Fitness
developed a partnership with the Humane Society of Logan County to
become more integrated within the community and also to aid the HSLC
in its quest to help animals. Saving animals is a deep-seeded trait
in my family. My Aunt Lorainne Jackson has placed over 28,000
animals through her Adopt-A-Pet organization in Benld, Ill. I am
thankful for the opportunity to carry on her tradition. No animal
deserves to suffer."
Not only is Woofstock a unique
opportunity for animal and fitness lovers; the event has attracted
the participation of generous local business sponsors. Jake’s Home
Furnishings donated a brand-new Ashley chair; Wal-Mart donated a
flat-screen TV; McEntire Appliances donated a deep freeze; MKS
Jewelers donated two designer watches; and the list goes on.
Collision Concepts donated two complete car details, and Big R
donated a variety of dog items. More donations were given by
Coldwell Banker Real Estate, Health Source Chiropractic, Pet
Connection and Brady Realty.
Bring your walking shoes and your
furry friend to Kickapoo Creek Park on Saturday for smiles, wagging
tails and the good feeling of supporting a great local organization
-- the Humane Society of Logan County.
2nd
annual New Holland Fire Dept. Toys for Tots Cruise-In Oct. 13
NEW HOLLAND -- The New Holland Volunteer Firemen will sponsor the
second annual New Holland Fire Department Toys for Tots Cruise-In on
Oct. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. in downtown New Holland.
The cruise-in is open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles.
Cruisers are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy.
There will be music, a 50-50 drawing, door prizes and food by the
New Holland Fire Department.
This year, the first 50 cars to register will get a free event
T-shirt.
All proceeds will go to Toys for Tots.
Lincoln
College to present 'Our Town'
Lincoln College will present the play "Our
Town," by Thornton Wilder. The play is directed by Martin Holden, assistant
professor of theater, with a cast of 25 Lincoln College students. The show
will be presented Oct. 24-27 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. in the
Johnston Center for Performing Arts on the college campus.
Tickets are $7 for general admission, $5 for seniors and students, and $1
for Lincoln College students with ID. To reserve tickets, call the box
office at 1-800-569-0556, ext. 280.
Community
Action expands utility assistance enrollment
The Community Action Partnership of Central
Illinois announced that beginning Oct. 1, the Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program, known as LIHEAP, is open to homes with children under
age 5. This is an expansion of the current priority enrollment period that
includes seniors, residents with disabilities and households that are
disconnected from their primary or secondary energy source.
To qualify for the 2013 LIHEAP
program, individuals must have incomes of no more than 150 percent
of the federal poverty level.
Community Action Partnership
administers the LIHEAP program that provides a one-time benefit
toward utilities for eligible households in DeWitt, Logan, Mason,
Menard and Piatt counties.
Interested participants can contact
their local Community Action office to schedule an appointment:
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Logan County:
217-732-2159, ext. 226
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Menard County:
217-632-3137
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Mason County:
309-543-6988
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DeWitt County:
217-935-2455
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Piatt County: 217-762-2421
All other households that meet the 150 percent federal poverty
guidelines will be eligible for the program beginning Nov. 1 and
continuing to May 31, 2013, or until all LIHEAP funds are depleted.
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois serves
low-income, disabled and elderly households in six central Illinois
counties: Fulton, Logan, Mason, Menard, DeWitt and Piatt. For more
information, visit www.capcil.org.
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Lincoln
Jaycees present 'Terror by the Tracks' Haunted House
The annual Lincoln Jaycees Haunted House is back again to present
"Terror by the Tracks." The decades-old tradition has more rooms and
bigger scares than ever before. The award-winning maze is also back.
It is known for being the longest and darkest maze around.
The haunted house is again located at 325 S. Chicago St. It is open
every Friday and Saturday in October, starting this weekend. It will
also be open Oct. 29, 30 and 31. Hours of operation are 7-11 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays, and 7-10 p.m. Oct. 29-31. The admission price
is $7.
Kids’ matinees are every Saturday in October from 6 to 7 p.m.
Lights are on and ghosts will be friendly. Special admission is $3.
(See
publicity.)
For more information about the haunted house, visit
www.lincolnjaycees.com.
Germanfest
at St. John United Church of Christ Oct. 20
The 13th annual Germanfest will be celebrated at St. John United Church of
Christ in Lincoln on Oct. 20. Authentic German food will be served from 11
a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church. The Alley Kats band
will furnish music during the serving time, including polka music for
dancing or listening. Brats, red cabbage, sauerkraut, German
potato salad, apple strudel, German chocolate cake or angel food
cake will be served with apple cider, tea or coffee. A hot dog meal
with chips, dessert and drink will also be available.
The church
youth group will offer the same menu at a drive-thru line at the
alley alongside the former ALMH east parking lot.
Tickets are available from church members, by calling the office
and at the Germanfest. Free delivery in town will be available with
orders of six or more prepaid tickets. Tickets for the German meal
are $7.50 and for the hot dog meal $3.50.
Parking for the church is at the corner of Maple and Eighth
streets.
Proceeds will benefit mission projects, which have been the
recipients from the beginning. Missions served have been Austin Bahn
Fundraiser, Back Bay Mission, Boy Scout Troup 106, Church World
Service Disaster Relief Fund, Community Action Food Pantry, Habitat
for Humanity of Logan County, Hope from the Rubble (UCC CWS/9-11-01),
Ill. Conference Hurricane Relief Fund, CROP, Mom and Me Camp,
Reinhold Niebuhr Memorial Plaque, Salvation Army, SHARE, St. John
UCC of Chicago (sister church), St. John UCC Youth Veterans Dance
and Teddy Bear Project of ALMH.
Tickets
on sale now for Kelly Miller Circus
The Kelly Miller Circus is
coming to Lincoln. The circus will roll into town on Oct. 6 to set up on the
front lawn of the Best Western Plus on Lincoln Parkway and historic Route
66.
Everyone is invited to come out and
watch the animals being unloaded and fed, as well as the elephants
raising the big top. Activities will begin at 7:30 a.m., and the
tent will be raised at 9 a.m. Throughout the day as setup continues,
guides will be furnished for school groups and anyone attending.
The day will be filled with
activities, all to raise funds for the preservation project for The
Mill on 66, spearheaded by the Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan
County.
The Railsplitter Antique Auto Club
will once again host their annual cruise-in to support The Mill. The
car show will be at the corner of Fifth Street and Lincoln Parkway
between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The traditional, "old style" circus
will present performances at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Circus tickets are now on sale at
several locations throughout Lincoln. Beck's Travel Plaza, all State
Bank of Lincoln branches, Kroger, the Information Station and the
Best Western Plus all are selling adult tickets at $10 each and
children's tickets at $6 each for the big event.
The circus promises to be more
exciting than ever with many new acts and entertainers to amaze and
amuse you. Come out and enjoy a day of fun-filled excitement.
Lincoln
Writer's Club will meet Oct. 9
Lincoln Writer's Club will
meet Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni Room of the Lincoln College dining
hall.
Suggested topics: story about autumn,
harvest time or Halloween.
All are welcome.
For more info, call 732-2723.
Lincoln Christian Church presents 20th Musical Offering for World
Hunger
This year's Musical Offering for
World Hunger will be on Oct. 14 at 2:30 p.m. in the Lincoln
Christian Church sanctuary. 2012 marks the 20th year for the Musical Offering for World Hunger.
Linda Storm and Tim Searby developed the idea for a "musical
offering" in the early years of Harvest of Talents at Lincoln
Christian Church for musicians to have a way to share their talents
in helping to feed hungry people around the world.
Throughout the
years the musical offering has included music from the masters to
Broadway, and this year is no exception. The concert will include
organ, piano, vocal solos and duets, choir, handbells and the H.O.T.
vocal ensemble.
A freewill offering will be taken, and all proceeds will be given
to Harvest of Talents to feed hungry and hurting people all over the
world.
Participants this year are Linda Storm, Tim Searby, Gail King,
Kay Dobson, Laurin Hill, Dinelle Frankland, Darrin Akin, Paula
Landess, Deb Parker, LaVerne Tesh, Paula Knopp, Donnie Parker, Bev
Kurka, Jennifer Ramsey, Barry King, Bob Kurka, Cheryl Baker, Rich
Knopp, Mike Vernon, Lorna Searby, Randy Storm, Brenda Maddox, Julie
King, Brandon Davis, Lincoln Christian Church Sanctuary Choir, John
Stein, Zach Ramsey, Lincoln Christian Church Bell Choir and Jeremy
Goeckner.
Immediately following the concert, the ministry team for Harvest
of Talents for World Hunger will host a punch and homemade cookie
reception in celebration of the 20th anniversary. Everyone attending
the concert is invited to attend the reception, offering them an
opportunity to express their appreciation to the musicians.
Harvest of Talents is celebrating 29 years of ministry, and the
musicians involved in the musical offering are delighted to share
their talents in support of this vital ministry.
Local
student could win $5,000 in college money
Commanders of Veterans of
Foreign Wars posts across Illinois have announced the kickoff of this year's
VFW and Ladies Auxiliary "Patriot's Pen" essay competition.
Middle school students in grades six
to eight in this area have the opportunity to compete in the annual competition and win thousands of dollars.
Students are invited to write a 300-
to 400-word essay on a patriotic theme. The theme for 2012-2013,
which is the 18th year of the contest, is: "What I Would Tell
America's Founding Fathers."
Students begin by competing at the
local post level. Post winners advance to district, and district
winners participate in the state competition. The state winners
compete for $46,000 in awards, and first place wins $5,000.
Each year, around 126,000 students
participate nationwide.
Deadline for student entries is
Nov. 1. Interested students and teachers should contact their local
VFW post for more information.
For details, visit
http://www.vfw.org/Community/Patriot-s-Pen/.
Local
high school student could win trip to Washington, DC, and $30,000
scholarship
Commanders of Veterans of Foreign Wars posts across Illinois have
announced the kickoff of the 66th year of the VFW and Ladies
Auxiliary Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition. Local high
school students have the opportunity to compete for thousands of
dollars in scholarships and a trip to Washington, D.C.
The Voice of Democracy Scholarship contest is an annual
nationwide audio essay competition designed to give ninth- to
12th-grade high school students, ages 15-19, an opportunity to voice
their opinion on their responsibility to our country. Home-schooled
students are also invited to participate.
Students must write and record a three- to five-minute essay on
this theme for 2012-2013: "Is Our Constitution Still Relevant?" The
recording is to be on an audio cassette tape or audio CD. Students
competing enter their recording, typed essay and entry form at their
local VFW post. The deadline is Nov. 1.
Post winners advance to district judging, and then the
first-place district winners advance to the state competition in
Springfield. All state winners receive a four-day trip to
Washington, D.C.
A total of $152,000 is awarded to national finalists. First place
is a $30,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American
university, college or vocational-technical school.
Annually the VFW provides more than $2.3 million in scholarships.
Around 50,000 students participate in the competition each year.
The Voice of Democracy contest was started by the National
Association of Broadcasters in the late 1940s, and the VFW became
involved in the late 1950s. The VFW took over primary sponsorship in
1961, when the broadcasters could no longer sponsor the program
nationally. Then in 1964, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary joined in
sponsorship of the program.
Because of the active program promotion and participation, the
national scholarship funds have steadily increased from four
national winners in 1962, with total scholarships of $3,750, to the
current level of 63 national scholarships totaling $152,000.
For more information about the Voice of Democracy competition,
contact the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in your area. If you are
unsure of the post in your area, contact Illinois VFW headquarters
in Springfield at 217-529-6688.
For more information, visit
http://www.vfw.org/
Community/Voice-of-Democracy/.
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