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[July 08, 2013]  Registration open for Moving Forward 5K

The Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital's Sportscare have announced that registration is open for the third annual Moving Forward 5K Run/Walk, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12.

Runners and walkers of all fitness levels can register online at www.almh.org.

Adults who register before July 31 will receive a discounted registration of $25, which includes a men's, women's or youth size dry-fit race shirt. Registration will increase to $35 as the date gets closer. Shirts are not guaranteed for registrants after Sept. 14. Youth 12 and under are also encouraged to register for a discounted $10 fee. Parents of youth participants must be on-site at all times during the event.

New this year, a free Kid Dash will take place at 8:30 a.m. This 200-yard event is for participants 10 and under. Medals will be awarded.

At 9 a.m., rain or shine, walkers and runners of all fitness levels will take off for the 5K at Edward R. Madigan State Park. The event route meanders through grassland and woodland. All are encouraged to join friends and family and enjoy the fall scenery while being active. Last year over 200 participants took part in the event.

"Our mission is to improve the health of the people and communities we serve, and what better way than through exercise. I hope that this event encourages people of all fitness levels to get moving forward towards good health," said Todd Mourning, physical therapist and manager of rehab services at ALMH.

The event's "Stay Competitive" lead sponsor is Gehlbach Law. Other sponsors are Blue Dog Inn, Clinical Radiologists, Eaton Electrical, Illinois American Water, Nobbe Eye Care, Herrin Fertilizer and Farmers Bank of Mount Pulaski.

The Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation will use proceeds from the Moving Forward 5K Run/Walk to support community wellness programs.

Memorial Sportscare at ALMH is a full-service athletic training program for young athletes and active adults. Services include performance enhancement, injury prevention, concussion management, training zone programs, high-tech knee and shoulder treatment, and more. A free Fit 2 Run 5 program is being offered to registered Moving Forward 5K participants. The program is limited to the first 20 registrants.

For more information about the Moving Forward 5K event or the Fit 2 Run 5 training program, call the ALMH Rehabilitation Department at 217-605-5500 or visit www.almh.org.


Latham Firefighters to host annual ice cream social Saturday

LATHAM -- The 64th annual ice cream social hosted by the Latham Firefighters will be on Saturday, July 13.

The ice cream social starts at noon. Also on the schedule of events are an antique tractor and car show, Junior Olympics at the ballpark, kiddie tractor pull, live music, and drawings for prizes.

Registration for the antique tractor and car show begins at 11 a.m. The show runs from noon to 7 p.m. and features the Land of Lincoln Antique Engine & Tractor Club and the Railsplitter Antique Auto Cub. All others with antique tractors, cars and trucks are welcome. There will be activities for antique tractors.

Junior Olympics competition will be at the ballpark beginning at 2 p.m. This event is open to kids of all ages through high school.

There will be a pedal tractor pull for kids at 4 p.m.

Live entertainment will be provided by the Tennessee Borderline country band from 5 to 8 p.m.

The Latham Firefighters will conduct five large prize drawings at 8:30 p.m. Tickets can be bought from any firefighter or at ice cream social.

Serving of sandwiches, ice cream, cake and soft drinks will start at noon at the firehouse. Those purchasing food items will receive free tickets for prizes donated by area merchants. Drawings will be held during the afternoon and evening.

The Latham Firefighters invite everyone to an afternoon and evening of family fun.


 

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Monthly glass recycling notice

The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, in collaboration with the Lincoln Woman's Club and Verallia Saint-Gobain Containers, will have its monthly glass collection on Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Logan County Fairgrounds. Participants should use the Main Gate entrance.

The collection will be canceled in event of inclement weather or extreme heat. Glass is not to be left at the site prior to the hours of the collection.

Participants are reminded that only container glass will be accepted. Container glass is any glass that originally held either a food or beverage product. All colors of glass will be accepted. The glass recycling program does not accept broken glass due to safety issues.

Participants are asked to thoroughly rinse all containers and to remove all plastic or metal lids, sleeves and rings. Labels, either foil or paper, may be left on the containers. Due to the large volume of glass being collected, the glass recycling program reserves the right to refuse any glass that does not meet the preparation guidelines.

The glass recycling program does not accept light bulbs, fluorescent lights, window glass, mirrors, ceramics, dishware or CorningWare items. Participants are asked to comply with the glass collection guidelines, as a single piece of ceramic material or a light bulb can contaminate an entire load of glass.

Recyclers are encouraged to "like" Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency on Facebook for access to the most current information, updates and cancellation notices. As always, information on the county's recycling programs is available by contacting the office at 217-732-9636 or by visiting the agency website at www.co.logan.il.us and selecting "Joint Solid Waste Agency."


Lincoln Writer's Club to meet July 9

Lincoln Writer's Club will meet Tuesday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni Room of the Lincoln College student center.

Suggested topics: most beautiful, unusual or unique wedding you have attended; Father's Day; Fourth of July; or most pleasant or most devastating vacation you have experienced.

All are welcome.

For more information, call 732-2723.


 

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