![]() ![]() Also part of the farm are two historic stables, two historic corn cribs, a historic smokehouse, newly construced log kitchen and stable buildings, a garden, and an orchard. The Sargent House has been “restored” to an 1845 appearance. Sargent lived here with his wife and four children. The Sargent Farm is named for New Hampshire native Stephen Sargent. In the summer, interpreters assume character roles for “first-person” interpretation. Costumed interpreters cultivate the fields, care for the animals, and work at domestic chores. At the Lincoln Log Cabin “living history farms,” guests may observe and experience 1840s Illinois farm life. A replica of his last home sits in the location of the original cabin. Interpreters carry out old agricultural activities that may have been practiced by Thomas Lincoln and his stepchildren. Animals include teams of working oxen and horses, several sheep, and hogs similar to the razor-backs with which 1840’s Illinois farmers were familiar. Volunteer opportunities at Sarah Bush Lincoln include Gift Shop clerk, guest relations desk, Regional Cancer Center, Emergency Room Liaison, Patient Mail Service, clerical, and the Volunteer Nurse Program.įor more information about volunteering or about a specific opportunity, please call Volunteer Services at (217) 258-2500.About 10 acres are cultivated, along with a hay field. While providing community services, volunteers often touch the lives of others during difficult times. Volunteers are an important element in the total patient-care program at Sarah Bush Lincoln. In addition, the following volunteers were recognized for service awards at the banquet: 500 hours – Norman Kitley, Sharon Lauer, Phyllis Milam, Linda Spencer 1000 hours – Nicole Brooks, Kathy Spence 1,500 hours – Suzi Coffman 2,000 hours – Shirley Nees 2,500 hours – Sharon Fox, Debbie Grierson 3,500 hours – Nandini Joag 4,500 hours - Manju Basu 5,000 hours – Barbara Blagg 8,000 hours – Barbara Hoppin, Mary Williams 8,500 hours – Wanda Hughes 12,500 hours – Jane Houchin 14,000 hours – Joan Cole 22,000 hours – Alma Watson. Others nominated for Volunteer of the Year included Sharon Fox, Karen Huffmaster, Florence Beck, Joyce Lock, Evelyn Metzger, Fontella Waddell, and Suzi Coffman. With plans to continue volunteering as long as he can, he also acknowledges the importance of his faith. “This is a such a wonderful place that helps so many people in so many different ways,” he said. While he faces new challenges each time he volunteers, Kitley is grateful for the opportunity. It has been a very rewarding experience.” “Volunteering has given me the opportunity to make new friends, while putting people at the hospital at ease. Not long after sadly losing his wife in November 2011, Kitley began checking the schedule every day and offering to come in whenever more help was needed. Kitley said he found the volunteer work at the Health Center extremely gratifying. For several years, Kitley and his wife volunteered at Lincoln Log Cabin and later started serving at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Kitley began volunteering as soon as he moved to Charleston in 2003 as a way to give back and meet people after retirement. “He’s always checking the schedule to see when he can help out,” Colleen Stoner, director of Volunteer Services said. “No one asked him to stay late, he just stepped up and helped out after his shift was over,” his nominator wrote.Īnswering questions and providing directions at the guest relation’s desk faithfully twice a week, “the best thing to do is to make people as comfortable as possible because this is a hospital and families could be facing life and death situations,” he said. Patient Services staff members, who nominated Kitley for the award, were especially grateful for his assistance in March when many were arriving after hours to enroll in health insurance plans through SBL’s In-person Counselor program. Recognized for being “warm, welcoming, and ready to give you a smile,” Kitley has worked beyond his shift on more than one occasion. There are so many others that are so deserving,” he said. “You feel good because you’re helping others, and others feel good because they’re getting the help they need,” he said.Īs a volunteer for Sarah Bush Lincoln, “I have gained so many wonderful experiences and made many friendships.”Īlways quick to work extra hours when needed, Kitley was surprised to earn honors as Volunteer of the Year in 2014 at the Guild’s annual banquet. Norm Kitley considers volunteering a win-win situation. Education and Events Education and Events.Wellness in our Community Wellness in our Community.Oh, Baby! Prenatal and Infant Care classes.Services and Conditions Services and ConditionsĬhoose Sarah Bush Lincoln for excellence in these Services. ![]()
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