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Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
continues to collect televisions for recycling. For a complete
listing of acceptable items refer to the list below.
The following items will be accepted:
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Computer equipment, including
laptop and desktop personal computers, monitors, keyboards,
printers, scanners, cords and cables, hard drives, CD-ROM, DVD,
Zip and tape drives.
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Entertainment equipment, including
TVs, radios, stereo and game systems, game controls, VCR and DVD
players, and cameras.
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Small business equipment,
including phones, copiers, typewriters, fax machines and
calculators.
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Small
household and countertop appliances will also be accepted, as
well as aluminum, copper, brass and stainless steel items.
Electronic equipment is not to be
left at the site and is not collected outside the hours of the
collection.
Information on the electronics recycling
program is available through Habitat for Humanity of Logan County by
contacting the office at 217-732-6412 or by visiting
http://www.habitatlogan.org/.
 Together
for Lincoln nearing weatherization deadline
Due to generous grants from the Lincoln-based
Woods Foundation and the Decatur-based Energy Assistance Foundation, as well
as donations from the Lincoln community, Together for Lincoln is offering
whole-house window replacement completely free of charge to a limited number
of applicants. Those interested in applying should complete a weatherization
application. In order to be considered for weatherization assistance,
applications must be fully completed and turned in by Monday, July 15.
Together for Lincoln is also offering
general home improvement, including washing windows, cleaning out
gutters and interior painting, to residents of the Lincoln
community. Those interested in applying for help should fill out a
home improvement application and return it by Aug. 1.
Together for Lincoln is a
community-based organization that relies solely on the help of
volunteers. Anyone interested in helping is asked to fill out a
volunteer application. In order to assign volunteers to the project
that would best fit them, volunteer applications are due on Aug.
19.
All three applications can be
picked up at the State Bank of Lincoln Wal-Mart branch or at any
partner churches. All Together for Lincoln service projects will be
completed on Sunday, Sept. 22.
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.
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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.
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."
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