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Rotary is asking the community to help
make this a "picture perfect" holiday season and help Rotarians with
"stocking" their shelves in order to stock the Logan County Food
Pantry shelves. The goal is to have the Rotary Christmas Tree filled
with nonperishable food items by the time of the Main Street Lincoln
Christmas Parade on Dec. 5. The man-made tree was constructed by
Lincoln Rotarians to help measure and display the amount of food
donated by the community. "We
want everyone to have a visual of the generosity of our wonderful
community. This not only allows us to show off the amount of food
donated, but we are also hoping it will be a nice Christmas display
for our downtown." said Michelle Bauer, who is helping lead the
project for Rotary.
You can watch the Lincoln Rotary
Christmas Tree being decorated with food items by visiting the
display window at 113 N. Kickapoo St., next to Abe's.
Rotary
is asking that people not leave food items at the 113 N. Kickapoo
address. Donations of nonperishable food and cash donations will be
accepted at the following locations:
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Lincoln College Library, 300
Keokuk
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Lincoln Park District, 1400 Primm
Road
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Lincoln YMCA, 604 Broadway, Suite
1
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Lincoln Animal Hospital, 1415 N.
Kickapoo
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Chamber office, 1555 Fifth St.
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Or with
any local Rotarian
With questions, contact Michelle
Bauer at 217-750-1061.
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Rotary food drive (PDF)
 Come
enjoy Christmas at the Mount Pulaski Courthouse
MOUNT PULASKI -- The Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation invites
the public to two special events on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the
historic courthouse on the square in Mount Pulaski.
The first is "Santa Claus at the Courthouse." Santa will arrive
at the Mount Pulaski Courthouse at 1 p.m. and will be available for
visitors of all ages until 3 p.m.
The second event is a "Courthouse Christmas Open House" from 6 to
8 p.m., hosted by portrayers of President and Mrs. Lincoln.
Refreshments will be served.
The courthouse is decorated for Christmas and there is a
"Festival of Trees" display that includes 20 special Christmas trees
decorated by local businesses and individuals. These decorated trees
will be auctioned at 7 p.m. by Mike Maske, with the proceeds
benefiting the Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation -- to help
preserve and promote the courthouse.
The trees are on display now and can be seen during normal
courthouse hours, Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
The public is invited to visit the historic Mount Pulaski
Courthouse, all dressed up for Christmas.
Herb
Guild plans Christmas potluck
The Logan County Herb Guild will meet for a
Christmas potluck and gift exchange on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 6:30 p.m. There
will be no official program or "Herb of the Month" report, just a festive
evening of good food and a gift exchange with friends.
Members are to bring recipes for an
anniversary cookbook to be published in 2014.
Chestnut community to host tour of homes
this weekend
CHESTNUT -- The Chestnut Geographical
Center of Illinois is sponsoring home tours on Sunday, Nov. 17, from
4 to 7 p.m. The event will feature four homes in the Chestnut area.
The homeowners who are graciously
opening their homes for the tour are Scott and Jamie Johnston, Mary
Ann McKinnon, Stan and Norma Snyder, and Joseph and Brandi Butler.
Tickets are $7 per person and can be
purchased at the Bank of Chestnut, Chestnut Family Restaurant, CR
Antiques, or on the day of the tour at the Johnston home, 201 N.
Mulberry St.
During the tours, CR Antiques will
be open for browsing their home accents, and the Chestnut Family
Restaurant will be open for soup, sandwiches and gourmet desserts.
Lincoln Christian Church to host
'Unleashed for the Unreached' prayer wall
Nov. 20-27, the "Unleashed for the Unreached"
prayer wall will be at Lincoln Christian Church in Lincoln. The traveling
wall lists people groups who currently have no missionaries and no access to
the Bible. People visiting the wall are encouraged to pick a people group to
pray for. Several activities are planned to correspond with the visit of the
wall. A news release about the prayer
wall provides this background:
"Because we live in
a church saturated culture where Bibles can be accessed on our
phones and there are churches on every corner, it is difficult to
grasp that 2.7 billion people in the world have never heard
the name of Jesus, have no access to a Bible, have no missionary,
and may never hear the Gospel. Researchers have identified around
7,000 people groups with a total population of 2.7 billion as being
unreached—this is approximately 40% of the world's population!
(source/resource
http://www.joshuaproject.net/)
"All of these
numbers can seem like random statistics. What if there was a way to
visualize the enormity of the task of reaching all of these people
with the life-changing message of the Gospel? Imagine a 60 ft. wall
containing a list of the 1,587 largest unreached people groups. This
wall is called the Unleashed for the Unreached Prayer Wall
and helps to make the enormous task before us of reaching the world
for Christ visually memorable and calls believers to prayer."
According to the
Unleashed for the Unreached
website, the campaign was launched at the 2011 North American
Christian Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio, when the convention
president, Dudley Rutherford, delivered his keynote address on the
evening of July 5, 2011. "He asked churches everywhere to partner
together to form networks that would boldly tackle the problem of
getting the word out to unreached people groups and cities still
uninformed about the Good News of Jesus Christ," the website says.
The initiative connects local
churches with unreached peoples and cities, facilitated by trained
project fulfillment specialists, peer mentoring and prayer.
The "Wall
of Unreached Peoples" has been featured at the North American
Christian Convention and the International Conference on Missions.
When the wall is at Lincoln
Christian Church from Wednesday, Nov. 20, through Wednesday, Nov.
27, there will be multiple opportunities for visitors to interact
with the prayer wall. Scheduled activities include:
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Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 6:30 p.m.
-- "Aha" moment with Dr. Wayne Shaw
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Saturday, Nov. 23, from 6
to 7:45 p.m. -- "Unleashed for the Unreached" seminar with
Doug Lucas, team expansion president
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Sunday, Nov. 24, at 8:15, 9:30 and
11 a.m. -- Doug Lucas will preach.
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Open time for prayer -- Saturday,
9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Additional prayer opportunities
for individuals and groups will be available throughout the
week. For more information or to schedule a time to come,
contact Lincoln Christian Church 217-732-7618.
Those who can't come to the events
are invited to check out the resources on
http://www.joshuaproject.net/, where people can get a daily
email reminder to pray about an unreached people group and find out
more information about unreached peoples. Those who would like to
commit to praying for a specific unreached people group can visit
the website, http://www.u4theu.com/,
and find a
form under contacts. Follow
Unleashed for the Unreached or
Unreached Peoples
- Joshua Project on Facebook.
Frost
named ALMH November Employee of the Month
Tom Frost of Lincoln has been named the
November Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Frost
works as a valet with volunteer and special services at ALMH.
After retiring from his position as a
union laborer for over 24 years, Frost began volunteering at the
hospital. Eventually, he took the position of valet and brings a
smile to everyone who walks through the doors at ALMH.
In his position, Frost valet parks
anywhere from five to 16 vehicles each morning. Oftentimes, you'll
find Frost helping people in and out of their cars and assisting
with any other needs they may have as they enter the hospital.
"Working at ALMH gives me an
opportunity to work with and serve great people," Frost said. "I
like being available to help people and let them know that it's
going to be OK. Helping people is important to me."
Frost was nominated for the honor
by an anonymous person who stated: "Tom gives 100% to make the each
patient's visit to ALMH a great one. He is polite and always there
to help them, not just parking their car, but assisting them by
wheelchair or by giving them an arm to lean on while entering the
hospital. He knows nearly everyone who comes often by name and makes
them feel really special."
A second anonymous nominator said:
"As a car stops in the front drive, Tom is waiting to help the
person from their car and into the hospital to where they need to
go. Tom is a great asset to ALMH."
Frost was born and raised in
Missouri but has lived in Lincoln for over 20 years. He enjoys
babysitting his grandsons, hiking, helping with Habitat for Humanity
and watching movies. He has been married for 36 years and has four
children, two grandsons and is expecting a granddaughter on
Christmas Day.
ALMH, at 200 Stahlhut Drive in
Lincoln, is a 25-bed critical-access hospital affiliated with
Memorial Health System. Valet parking is available Monday through
Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ALMH employs over 315 in a
variety of roles. For more information, visit
www.almh.org.
Quilters
honor veterans with special events at Castle Manor and St. Clara's
In celebration of Veterans Day on Monday, the Quilters at Heart
Quilt Guild hosted two special events, one at Castle Manor and the
other at St. Clara's Manor.
At Castle Manor, the group hosted a
quilt show featuring Quilts of Valor. In the afternoon, a group then
visited St. Clara's and presented lap quilts to the resident
veterans.
At Castle Manor,
Andrea Tibbs, Jennifer Helm and Sandy Wilkerson were happy to sit a
spell in front of the fireplace in the great room and share their
feelings about quilting.
The quilt guild this year
celebrated 30 years as a local organization. According to Helm, in
those 30 years the group has been consistently busy learning and
practicing a craft they all love.
She noted that quilting is not one
of the lost arts. Even though the process began in the days of
pioneers and further back, it is as relevant today as it was then.
She said what the guild really enjoys is seeing that there are still
young people interested in the craft, and because of that, it is an
art that will never die.
For those who may be unfamiliar
with it, quilting began as a means to provide warm coverings in a
cold climate by using scraps of material from other sewing projects.
In the early days of our history, pioneer homemakers had to make
everything count. Cutting scraps into small squares and stitching
them together to form a large comforter was one of the ways they did
this.
Over the years, quilts have
evolved, just like many other things. They became a way of
expressing love and appreciation. One of the most popular older
quilt patterns is the wedding ring. Pieces were carefully stitched
together to make a pattern of continually interlocking rings,
usually with a white background, though other colors were also
acceptable. These quilts, made with love by family members, were
often given to the bride and groom as a wedding gift.
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 It is that same act of love that
brought about the Quilts of Valor program. The program was started
in 2003 by Catherine Roberts of Seaford, Del. She got the idea after
her own son was deployed for a year to Iraq. The concept was to be
able to provide veterans returning from deployment a gift that
expressed love and appreciation for their service to their country.
Roberts began networking with
various quilting clubs and guilds. She put together guidelines for
the quilts, requiring that all quilts be made in red, white and blue
colors, and that they be lap-sized quilts measuring at least 55 by
65 inches.
Locally, Tibbs said the Quilters at
Heart got involved with the Quilts of Valor through Virginia
Kendrick, who has participated in the program through a Bloomington
club for the past several years.
Tibbs said the Lincoln guild does
something every year for an organization. She said they have done
quilts that were donated to the Pregnancy Resource Center in
Lincoln, and this year they decided to do quilts for seniors.
She said several quilts have been
given to area nursing homes and senior living facilities. The homes
are free to do with the quilts whatever they choose. She said she
knew some had put them away and on special occasions present them as
gifts or prizes for their residents.
She said because the guild was
donating to seniors this year, it seemed only fitting that they
create quilts for the local veterans who are residents at nursing
homes. They chose to make their donation this year at St. Clara's
Manor.
Tibbs also noted that Quilts of
Valor is a nationwide movement. Some organizations choose to make
the quilts and send them to the national program, but the Quilters
at Heart decided they wanted to first serve veterans locally.
On Monday afternoon, a group from
the guild left Castle Manor and went to St. Clara's to present the
quilts to veterans there.
St. Clara's hosted a special
observance for the veterans, and several were in attendance in the
main dining area for the special recognition.
Those in attendance were John Eimer,
Clifford Hall, Frank Ladd and Charlie Sloan.
Other vets who were not able to
attend but did receive quilts were Ron Auerbach, Gerald Fritz,
Norman Knollenberg, Frank Krueger, Donald Shea and Bill Teaney.
In addition to the men who were
recognized, the women who had waited for them to come home and
served in auxiliaries were recognized, too.
St. Clara's activity director,
Penny Tipton, led activities that began with patriotic songs, and
many joined in singing.
Several members of the Quilters at
Heart Quilt Guild were present. The group had made many different
lap quilts in patriotic fabric for the veterans. Several quilters
were on hand to help hand out the quilts to the veterans.
Auxiliary members present were
pinned with a unique, handmade bead flag.
Veterans were presented with
handmade cards recognizing their sacrifice for our country as well.
Back at Castle Manor, 25 beautiful
patriotic quilts were on display, and tours were given by Sandy
Wilkerson, who talked about the quilts with visitors.
In addition to the Quilts of Valor,
there was another very special quilt the group wanted to talk about.
In January last year, the guild
lost a beloved member; Kathy Begolka. After Kathy's death, her
husband, Chuck, brought to the guild a collection of blocks that
Kathy had been preparing to piece together. The group decided they
would piece the quilt and offer it as a fundraiser.
The quilt, aptly named "Kathy's
Quilt" will be raffled, and will be on display at this year's Pride
of the Prairie on Nov. 30.
Tibbs and Helm are avid quilters,
and they say being a part of the guild is very important to them.
The guild offers a variety of activities at their monthly meetings.
The women say they enjoy getting together, talking about their
projects and sharing new techniques they have learned in their
craft. The meetings also include special guest speakers, and those
are not limited to just talking about quilts.
In short, the women said the guild
is about all things sewing, and they have enjoyed hearing from a
variety of speakers, including those who talked about antique
clothing and costume-making.
Inside the quilting world, there is
one little bone of contention: Should a quilt be machine-sewn?
Tibbs and Helm, though both
advocates of hand sewing, say there are benefits to both.
Machine sewing is obviously quicker
and may produce a more durable quilt.
Hand sewing on the other hand, is
more mobile. Helm said that when traveling; she often takes her
quilt pieces with her, and she can sit and sew no matter where she
is.
She also added that for herself,
she feels that when she is stitching a quilt for a gift, it is a
greater act of love to put it together one piece at a time by hand.
Regardless of how the quilts are
stitched, the result is an extraordinary work of art that can be
loved and appreciated for years to come.
The Quilters at Heart meet once a
month. They currently have approximately 40 very active members, but
they are always looking to welcome new people into their group.
Anyone who is interested in joining can talk to any guild member and
quickly become a part of this age-old tradition.
The ladies noted that new members
need only have an interest in the craft to become a part of it.
Those who do not quilt but would like to learn how are more than
welcome; they are encouraged to come and benefit from the years of
experience in the guild.
[By NILA SMITH and JAN YOUNGQUIST]
Upcoming
Red Cross blood drive at Lincoln Park District
PEORIA -- The holiday season is a time for
people to reflect on what makes them grateful. Family, friends and good
health come to mind for many. Countless patients like Ethan Hoffart, however, strive for good
health during the holidays, oftentimes in a hospital room, away from
family and friends. Blood donations can bring them hope.
When
Ethan was 10 years old, he spent most of the holiday season being
treated for aplastic anemia, a disease in which the body's bone
marrow doesn't make enough new blood cells. For four months Ethan
was dependent on blood transfusions every seven days and platelet
transfusions every three days.
"I probably wouldn't even be here if no one gave blood," he said.
"The transfusions pretty much saved me."
Thanks in part to volunteer donors, Ethan's disease is under
control, and he will be at home with his family for the holidays
this year.
All blood types are needed, especially O-negative, A-negative and
B-negative.
Appointments to donate with the American Red Cross and bring hope
to patients in need can be made at
www.redcrossblood.org or
1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming blood donation opportunity
in Logan County:
- Nov. 20, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Lincoln Park District
Sports Complex, 1400 Primm Road
How to donate blood
Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit
www.redcrossblood.org to
make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are
needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card
or driver's license or two other forms of identification are
required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with
parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are
in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High
school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also
have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Historic
Preservation Commission public meeting notice
The Lincoln Historic
Preservation Commission will conduct a public hearing Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m.
at City Hall on establishing a downtown historic district.
(Copy of meeting notice)
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
T0 THE PEOPLE OF
THE CITY OF LINCOLN, ILLINOIS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
THAT THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LINCOLN
WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DOWNTOWN
HISTORIC DISTRICT ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013 AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 700 BROADWAY ST., LINCOLN, IL
SUSAN K. GEHLBACH
CITY CLERK
LCGHS
annual meeting Nov. 18
The Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society's annual
meeting and program will be on Monday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. at the
Blue Dog Inn, 111 S. Sangamon.
The presenter will be Stewart Reeve, director of the
Illinois State
Military Museum in Springfield. Reeve is a retired brigadier general
from the Illinois Army National Guard.
The Illinois National Guard has a history going back 376 years.
The museum houses items of interest reflecting that long history and
tells of Illinoisans who have served the state and the country since
the early 1700's.
The meeting and program are free and open to the public, but
diners will be responsible for their meal. Those attending are asked
to call the LCGHS office, 732-3200, or Marla Blair, program
coordinator, 217-732-9875, to leave your name and the number in your
group.
City
of Lincoln fall cleanup schedules: landfill hours and leaf pickup days
For the convenience of
Lincoln residents, the city landfill will be open six days a week beginning
Tuesday, Oct. 29. Landfill hours will be Tuesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to
3:50 p.m., and closed on Mondays. The landfill is specifically for
landscape waste. Trash dumping will not be permitted there.
With the new city agreement for
commercial mulching, products brought to the landfill by residents
should be separated into two categories: wood products and lawn
waste, such as plant material and leaves.
Wood waste for mulching is defined
as logs, limbs or brush. All wood materials for recycling must be
free of all metal or foreign debris, excluding nails and bolts
three-eighths inch or smaller. Logs and limbs should be cut to a
maximum length of 4 feet.
The landfill will maintain a
six-day-a-week schedule through Tuesday, Nov. 26. Afterward the
schedule will go back to open hours Saturday and Wednesday from 8
a.m. to 3:50 p.m.
The city of Lincoln will also do
free leaf pickup inside the city limits. Pickup dates will be
scheduled by ward and are as follows:
Ward
1:
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Monday, Oct. 28
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Thursday, Nov. 7
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Wednesday, Nov. 20
Ward 2:
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Wednesday, Oct. 30
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Tuesday, Nov. 12
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Friday,
Nov. 22
Ward 3:
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Friday, Nov. 1
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Thursday, Nov. 14
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Monday,
Nov. 25
Ward 4:
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Tuesday, Nov. 5
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Monday, Nov. 18
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Monday,
Dec. 2
Leaves are to be placed in
biodegradable bags at the curb by 7 a.m. the day of the scheduled pickup for
your ward.
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