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 The event is being held as part of and in conjunction
with the Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival (www.railsplitting.com).
All statewide ABATE members are invited as well as all motorcyclists
and the public. There will be People’s Choice awards, live music
from local musicians Jim Turley on bagpipes & country artist Ryan
Parcelle. Cold drinks and hot pizza will be served at the event
(suggested donation is appreciated). There is a $5 registration fee
for motorcyclists.
1st, 2nd and 3rd place cash prizes of $125, $75 & $50 will be given
to registered motorcyclists at the event.
Ryan
Parcelle has performed at numerous motorcycle gatherings and
fund-raisers, helping to raise money for Support the Troops,
Crimestoppers and Community Heroin Awareness. He plays country, folk
and southern rock music, including originals. Ryan has written 35 of
his own songs and is currently recording his debut ep of all
original material. 'Uppers & Downers' includes five songs written by
Parcelle, and will be released in December.
Jim
Turley is Lincoln’s most notable bagpipe musician, and has also
played for numerous area charitable events. Jim has been playing
bagpipes since 1992, including for Veteran events, Purple Heart
chapters, motorcycle events and the St.
Andrew’s Society.
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Salt Creek ABATE is a non-profit group that covers Logan County,
and is known for their volunteer efforts and service to the community. The
Mission of A.B.A.T.E. (A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education) of Illinois is to
preserve the universal right to a safe, unrestricted, motorcycling environment.
A.B.A.T.E. works to safeguard motorcycling rights, while allowing for
individuals with different views. All riders are welcome. It doesn't matter if
you ride a Goldwing, Harley, Cruisers, touring bikes, sport bikes or dirt bikes.
More information is available at www.saltcreekabate.com.
A long time ago on July 25, 1929, Paul Coddington opened “The Blue Mill” at the
corner of Washington Street and Stringer Avenue (Route 66) in Lincoln. The
eatery had blue trim and continuously turning sails decorated with lights, and
the waitresses dressed in blue with white aprons.
In 1945, The Mill was painted barn red and an army barracks was added onto the
back to operate as a dance hall. One of the restaurant’s claims to fame was its
fried schnitzel which had been passed down throughout the generations of the
Huffman family. The Mill closed around 1994-1996, and fell into disrepair until
2006 when the title was gained by the Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan
County and preservation efforts began.
In 2009, The Mill was inducted into the Route 66 Association of Illinois’ Hall
of Fame. Thanks to two grants from the National Park Service Route 66 Corridor
Preservation Program over the years, funding from The City of Lincoln and Logan
County Tourism Bureau hotel tax fund, and numerous donations of money and
in-kind labor, The Mill on 66 has now opened as a museum as of April 29, 2017.
The Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County would like to thank the City of
Lincoln, all the organizations that supplied grants, all the donors, all the
supporters and all the volunteers! Salt Creek ABATE volunteers have also done a
lot of critical work at the Mill. For more information, visit saltcreekabate.com,
Mill66.com or contact 217-671-3790.
[Geoff Ladd
Assistant Director
Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway] |
