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Nathan Turner, a former city council
member in Lincoln, was known for his love of fishing. His family
established the fishing derby in his memory. He is survived by his
wife, Sarah; his son, Benjamin; and other members of his family.
A fishing clinic earlier in the week
helped to ensure the children understood proper safety measures.
The pond had been stocked just days
before the event.
Prizes were awarded for
participating and for three categories: smallest fish, biggest fish
and most fish caught.
Police Chief Ken Greenslate was
on-site, cooking hot dogs and providing sodas to those in
attendance.
The Turner family gives their thanks to
D.A.R.E and the park district for their continued sponsorship of the fishing
derby.
[By DEREK HURLEY]
 Culver's
of Lincoln Day of Giving will benefit Relay For Life
Culver's has been committed to being active in
its local communities since opening the doors of the first restaurant in
1984. On Wednesday, June 12, Culver's of Lincoln will carry on that
tradition by donating 10 percent of the sales from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. to
raise funds for Relay For Life of Logan County.
"We're proud to call Lincoln home, and
doing our part to help just feels right," said Elaine Aue, owner.
"We strive to make a difference in the community we share with so
many others, and working with Relay For Life of Logan County allows
us to help support individuals and families in our area."
Culver's support of Relay For Life
is just part of their dedication to giving back to the community.
From Culver's founders to each locally owned and operated
restaurant, each franchise partner and team member understands the
importance of serving those in need.
ALMH
to host blood drive
To help ensure an adequate
blood supply for the region, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut
Drive, is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For your convenience, call Alexis
toll-free to sign up at 1-866-GIVE-BLD (1-866-448-3253), ext. 5158,
or schedule an appointment online using sponsor code 60177 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 in Lincoln and Memorial Medical
Center and St. John's Hospital in Springfield. CICBC is a division
of the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, which collects over
180,000 units of blood annually and serves 87 hospitals in Illinois,
Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin.
Princess
Tea planned for June 29
This
year's theme: 'Over the Rainbow'
"Over
the Rainbow" has been chosen for the theme of this year's Princess Tea,
sponsored by the Harvest of Talents for World Hunger. The tea is planned for
Saturday, June 29, in the Fellowship Center of Lincoln Christian Church.
Doors to the tea will open at 10:45 a.m., with tea served at 11:30 a.m.
The Princess Tea is a very special
event for the sweet young ladies of our community and their guests.
If you have a special young lady in your life -- perhaps a daughter,
granddaughter, niece or a young friend -- this is the perfect event
for you to attend. You will be provided an opportunity to spend some
quality time together in a lovely setting, and your young ladies
will be the center of attention.
Young ladies -- princesses for the day
-- are invited to dress in their Sunday best or perhaps a princess
costume. They will be served refreshments from glass plates and tea
cups at a brightly decorated tea table. Each tea table will be
decorated by and presided over by a table hostess. Tasty food and
beverages will be served with the tastes of young ladies in mind.
The event will feature fun, food and favors.
Young ladies ages 3 to 12 are
invited to attend and must be accompanied by at least one adult
guest.
Tickets are $10 each and are
available in the church office. The tickets must be purchased in
advance, with ticket sales to close on June 26. Seating is limited,
so you are urged to pick up your tickets as soon as possible.
Questions may be directed to July
King at 314-9413. If you would like to be a hostess for a tea table,
she can provide you with the particulars.
She points out that those attending
will have a most enjoyable time, with the event serving the dual
purpose of providing food for "special" children around the world
who are experiencing hunger needs.
"Pretty little ladies, we will look
forward to seeing you and your guests at this event which is planned
especially for each of you," Ms. King says.
All funds raised at "Over the
Rainbow" will become a part of the 30th annual Harvest of Talents
for World Hunger on Saturday, Oct. 26. Every penny raised at the
Princess Tea will be used to meet hunger needs worldwide.
Runners
will be 'Glowin' for Michael' at Mount Pulaski Street Festival
MOUNT PULASKI -- The Mount Pulaski Street Festival this year is scheduled
for Friday, June 28, on the courthouse square.
Among the many attractions of the
evening, a new event is being added: a 5K run and walk with proceeds
to benefit 7-year-old Michael Stauffer.
Michael is the son of David and
Cynthia Stauffer of Mount Pulaski. He has a brother, Thomas, and a
sister, Alyssa. He is a student at Zion Lutheran School in Mount
Pulaski.
Late last year he was diagnosed
with T-cell lymphoma and has been undergoing treatment ever since.
The proceeds of the race will go to assist the family with their
financial concerns.
The race will begin at 8 p.m. in
front of the Mount Pulaski Courthouse, on the town square. Along the
route there will be luminaries and live street guides to assist with
the twists and turns of the route. The race will be self-timed.
Registrants have a choice of price
levels for the race. The $25 registration will include a "glow
shirt" and glow gear so runners will stand out during the race. If
runners aren't interested in the glow gear, they can pay the basic
registration fee of $15.
Registration packets can be picked
up at the Farmers Bank between noon and 5 p.m. on the day of the
race.
In addition to the 5K, the street
fair will offer a wide variety of entertainment options, and the
Mount Pulaski Courthouse will be open for tours. The Hair Cut Actual
Band will perform live on stage, and Audra's Studio of Dance will
have cloggers performing. There will also be an Abe Lincoln
impersonator.
The "Balloon Lady" will be on hand,
face painting by Chauntea Mason and plenty of children's games with
prizes.
Hilltop Caterers will serve brats,
hot dogs and soda for a donation, and the American Legion will have
a beer station.
For those who need a cool spot to
rest a spell, the air-conditioned VFW, the historical museum and the
courthouse will all be open and cool.
Anyone who would like to
preregister for the race can do so by visiting the Mount Pulaski
website at
http://www.mtpulaskiil.com/. Questions about the event can be
directed to Angie Cyrulik at 217-962-1055.
All proceeds from the race will go
to assist the Stauffer family. Proceeds from other street fair
activities will go to the Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation for
the upkeep of the historical courthouse.
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Alexander named juried artist by Illinois Artisans
Lincoln native David
Alexander, a stained-glass artist, has been accepted as a juried artist by
the Illinois Artisans. This designation allows selected Illinois artists to
display their work at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield, at the James
R. Thompson Center in Chicago and at the Southern Illinois Art and Artisan
Center at Rend Lake.
A portion of Alexander's collection continues to be on display in
the office of Coldwell Banker Cornerstone in the Regions Bank
building, where David and his wife, Sonnie, own and manage the real
estate business. The public is invited to come to the office to see
the collection. A collection of some of the glass is hanging in
windows at the real estate office and in the bank lobby.
Each of
Alexander's creations starts with his original drawing, and each is
therefore unique. With fine art as the goal, he takes glass to
extreme limits of size and production difficulty. The result is
compositions in glass not previously seen.
Alexander has a degree in architecture from the University of
Illinois, with minors in art and math.
Summer
band concert and rehearsal schedule
The Lincoln Area Music Society is planning four Sunday evening concerts this
summer. The dates are June 16, 23, 30 and July 7. All the concerts will be
in the Latham Park bandstand, beginning at 7 p.m. In conjunction with each concert, the group will have rehearsals in
the band room at Lincoln Community High School. The rehearsal dates
are on Mondays: June 10, 17, 24 and July 1. Rehearsals will begin at 7 p.m. and
should last approximately 90 minutes.
The group is still looking
for members to help create a wonderful-sounding band for this
summer. Anyone who is interested in playing for these summer events
is welcome to contact Larry Maffett at 737-0150 for more
information.
Handbell
players needed for community concert
Handbell ringers are invited to join a community handbell choir
that will perform "We the People," written in honor of the
bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution in 1991. This will be
performed with the summer band and a choir for the patriotic program
during the concert in Latham Park on Sunday, June 30, directed by
Larry Maffett.
Rehearsals for this special number will be at St.
John United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh St. in Lincoln, at 6:30
p.m. on three Monday nights, June 10, 17 and 24, and prior to the
performance on June 30.
Ringers are asked to contact Tonita Reifsteck,
217-855-1645, or Kathleen Brumbaugh, 732-9325, so music will be
available. Questions concerning this may be directed to Mrs.
Reifsteck.
Mount Pulaski pool offers summer fun
MOUNT PULASKI -- The Mount
Pulaski pool offers a perfect place to lounge by the water or take a swim.
You can't resist the cool water, open from one o'clock in the afternoon
until 8 in the evening Monday through Friday. On Saturdays the pool is open
from 1 to 8 p.m. unless there is a pool party.
Pool parties are from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturdays or, if need be, on
Sundays as well. Otherwise, on Sundays the pool opens at 1 p.m. and
closes at 6.Also, adults can stop by for lap swimming from noon
to 1 p.m. every day of the week.
The Mount Pulaski pool offers family, couple and individual
season passes. The kiddie pool will not be open this year due to
state regulations.
The pool is located off Route 121 on Belmont Street, across from
the Mount Pulaski Firehouse.
For more information, contact managers Brian Erlenbush and Ryan
Deibert at 217-792-5248.
Weather permitting, see you at the pool!
[By CADY LOWERY]
Writing club to meet June 11
Lincoln
Writer's Club will meet Tuesday, June 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni Room of
the Lincoln College student center.
Suggested topics: a three-minute
fiction piece, 600 words or less; fall chores; or describe the first
time you began to appreciate the world around you.
All are welcome.
For more information, call
732-2723.
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