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"We have had a really good late
turnout and are up to right around 500 volunteers, which is above
where we were at going into the last two years' project dates," said
Dustin Fulton, preaching minister at Jefferson Street Christian
Church and public relations coordinator for TFL. "However, due to
the amount of labor involved in some of the bigger projects this
year, we still need at least 100 more volunteers to complete all of
the projects." Fulton adds
that if they have that turnout, they won't have to say no to any of
the approved project requests.
Anyone who wants to volunteer can
simply show up at Latham Park on Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m., and
they will be assigned to a specific project. Volunteers are also
asked to bring any tools they might be able to use on projects, such
as gloves, hand tools, ladders and especially trucks.
Those who have signed up ahead of
time but have not heard from their project leader by Saturday
morning should go to Latham Park to get their project assignment.
Also, any participants wishing to
purchase this year's T-shirt can do so at the park for $10 each.
This year there are several midsize
to large-scale projects.
"We will be constructing two
good-sized wheelchair ramps for people who need help with home
accessibility," said Norm Newhouse, Together for Lincoln president.
There are also more than 30
weatherization projects, which typically involve installing multiple
windows in a home. Volunteers on Saturday will also be painting,
assisting with basic electrical and plumbing repairs, and even
visiting nursing home residents, among many other things.
Fulton encourages families to come
and serve together.
"I think it's great for children to
serve with their parents and siblings and experience how rewarding
it is to give back to those throughout the community," Fulton said.
There is also an opportunity to be
involved on Sunday night during the community worship service in the
Hargrove Chapel at Lincoln Christian University. Several of the
songs during the service will be led by a community choir. Those
wishing to be part of the choir can come to the LCU chapel from 3 to
5 p.m. Sunday for a rehearsal.
The 7 p.m. worship service will
feature former WAND-TV sports anchor Ron Rector. Rector is currently
the campus minister for South Pointe Church in Decatur, a new church
start sponsored by Grace United Methodist Church, where he has
served on the ministry staff since March 2010.
Following his 13 years at WAND-TV
(1989-2002), Rector served as area representative for the Greater
Decatur Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He was also pastor of
Maroa Christian Church for seven years. He is a 2011 graduate of the
Lincoln Christian University Seminary.
Rector says he can't wait to share
how the Lord is using the disability of multiple sclerosis in his
life for God's glory.
An offering will be collected at
the end of Sunday night's service.
"We have never done this in
previous years," said Fulton, "but basically everything that is
given will be matched dollar for dollar by the Woods Foundation as
seed money for next year's TFL, as well as for ongoing needs such as
wheelchair ramps that have become year-round projects for TFL
volunteers."
The Woods Foundation in Lincoln has
agreed to match individual and businesses donations given between
now and the end of the year, up to $10,000.
[By DARA BROCKMEYER]
 Logan County Democrats host 'Grab & Go' pork BBQ Oct. 3
Logan County Democrats are
hosting a "Grab & Go" pork barbecue sack lunch event at their campaign
headquarters, 503 Woodlawn in Lincoln, on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Meet Steve Waterworth, Democratic candidate for 18th District congressional seat, from
11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Pork barbecue sandwiches, chips and drink will be
available for a donation to his campaign.
All Logan County Democrats are welcome to attend.
Also, certified deputy registrars will be available to register
voters who have a name or address change or those who have turned 18
years old this year.
For more information or to volunteer, call Rebecca Drake, Logan
County Democrat chair, at 217-796-3519.
Immanuel Lutheran will host old-fashioned hymn sing
The congregation of Immanuel
Lutheran Church invites one and all to an old-fashioned outdoor hymn
sing on Saturday, beginning at 5 p.m. The event will be at the
shelter building on the northwest corner of the church property,
across from Lincoln Community High School.
In case of inclement weather, the hymn sing will be moved into the
church.
Hymns chosen include well-known old favorites such as "Church in
the Wildwood," "I'll Fly Away" and "Give Me That Old-Time Religion."
Pastor Andrew Nyren will give a brief history and description of
each hymn. Glenda Downing, keyboard, and Shirley Klink, guitar and
banjo, will provide accompaniment.
A light supper will follow the singing.
Lincoln
Kiwanis Club to sponsor blood drive at Lincoln Masonic Center
To help ensure an adequate blood
supply for the region, Lincoln Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a blood
drive Monday at the Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo. The
hours of the blood drive are noon to 6 p.m.
For your convenience, call Alexis
to sign up toll-free at 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 158,
or schedule an appointment online using sponsor code 60057 at
www.bloodcenterimpact.org. 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, Memorial Medical Center and St. John's Hospital in
Springfield. CICBC is a division of the Mississippi Valley Regional
Blood Center, which collects more than 180,000 units of blood
annually and serves 85 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and
Wisconsin.
"Healing"
-- Jason Hoffman art exhibit comes to Lincoln Art Institute
An exhibition of sculptures
by Jason Hoffman opens at the Lincoln Art Institute, 112 S. McLean St.,
on Saturday and continues until Nov. 2. There will be a public reception for
the artist on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. Hoffman's work is related to
acceptance and the power of healing. He takes objects that we see on
a regular basis but never contemplate how they can be viewed out of
their normal context.
"These
objects are used to create open-ended sculptural narratives. The
pieces seem direct, but underneath their skin, they hold infinite
possibilities," Hoffman commented. "The reality and meaning of the
art happens in the moment the viewer gives their own interpretation
of the sculptures from their experiences. The objects and images
alone do not have value. The value comes from the ability to help
heal, which is made possible through the viewer."
Hoffman is a woods and drafting
teacher at Lincoln Community High School. He earned his bachelor's
degree in fine arts from Illinois State University in 2005. His art
was recently on display in New York, N.Y.
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.
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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.
'Woofstock'
-- Humane Society fundraiser
Bring your furry friends and join Anytime Fitness and the Humane Society of
Logan County at Kickapoo Creek Park on Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for "Woofstock."
This is a furry friends and fitness fair fundraiser to benefit the Humane
Society. Walk and shop with your pets and purchase items to help support the
organization. At the event there will be hound and human health vendors, face
painting, games for kids, a balloon artist, hot dogs, chips and
drinks.
There will also be contests and an auction. Auction items include
a recliner from Jake's Furnishings, power tools from R.P. Lumber, a
freezer from McEntire's Direct Maytag and many more. A raffle will
also take place, and you do not have to be present to win.
For more information or to get involved, call Anytime Fitness at
217-732-1155.
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.
Community
Action utility assistance program begins
The Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois announced that Tuesday
was the beginning of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, LIHEAP.
Community Action administers the program, providing a one-time benefit
toward utilities to eligible households in DeWitt, Logan, Mason, Menard and
Piatt counties. To qualify during the priority period of Sept. 4-28,
individuals must have incomes of no more than 150 percent of the
federal poverty level. Seniors or disabled residents can apply.
Beginning Oct. 1-31, accepted applications will be expanded to
include households that have families with children under 5 and
disconnected households.
All other households that meet the 150 percent federal poverty
guidelines will be eligible for the program beginning Nov. 1 and
will continue to May 31, 2013, or until all funds are depleted.
The amount of utility payment is determined by the household
income, size, fuel type and geographic location in the state. Source
of gas does not have to be natural gas or electricity in order to
receive assistance. Payments are made directly to vendors on behalf
of the households.
Interested participants can contact
their local Community Action Agency Partnership of Central Illinois
office to schedule an appointment:
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Logan County:
217-732-2159, ext. 226
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Menard County:
217-632-3878
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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
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois Agency serves
low-income, disabled and elderly households in six central Illinois
counties. For more information, visit
www.capcil.org.
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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