Eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month

from Writer's Almanac (American Public Media, Garrison Keillor):
Today is Veterans Day, honoring Americans who have served
their country in the armed forces. November 11 was originally
called Armistice Day, because it was on this day in 1918 that
the First World War came to an end. The armistice was signed
outside Paris at 6 a.m. in the railway carriage of Allied commander
Ferdinand Foch, and the cease-fire took effect five hours later: at
“the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.”

Veterans Fair (Charleston, IL & Coles County Fairground site) - 11/11/2016 - moment of silence 9:01 a.m.

from XFM news (radio website):

Charleston, IL – The Coles County Council on Aging along with the Coles County community will be honoring local and national military service members at the Annual Veterans Fair Celebration on Friday, November 11, 2015 at your LifeSpan Center, located at 11021 E. County Road 800N (from Route 16, North on Loxa Road approximately .5 mile at the corner of Loxa Road and DeWitt Avenue East.)  This event is open to U.S. Veterans of all ages.

Sponsored by The Tapella & Eberspacher Law Firm, the Veterans Fair Celebration will kick-off with Presenting of the Colors by Mattoon High School J.R.O.T.C.at 9:00 a.m. with selected brass student-players from the Eastern Illinois University Music Department playing the National Anthem – with a  Moment of Silence to follow at 9:01 a.m.  The Veterans Fair will also feature “Lunch with a Lawyer” – the quarterly FREE luncheon and informational program beginning at 11:00 a.m. 

The Thanksgiving-style meal will include turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, noodles, green beans and dessert. There is limited seating available for Veterans and their families.  Reservations are required – call (217) 639-5150.

It is important for everyone to have their affairs in order, but Veterans may have military-specific issues that need to be addressed.  Attorney Angel Wawryznek will be our guest speaker.  She will address Veteran-specific estate planning.  If you have specific questions that you would like answered the day of the Veterans Fair, please contact Angela Hampton at The Tapella & Eberspacher Law Firm at (217) 639-7800.   

Additional elements of the day include Sarah Bush Lincoln departmental services, Salvation Army, LakeLand College VA Services and other service providers for Veterans and Military families.  The CCCoA LifeSpan Family Theater will also show a special movie beginning at 1:00 p.m. – the 1970 military comedy, “Kelly’s Heroes” - starring Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Don Rickles, Carroll O’Connor, and Donald Sutherland, just to name a few!

Happy Birthday, Martin Luther (born on Nov. 10, 1483 in Germany)

from Writer's Almanac dot-org (American Public Media, Garrison Keillor):
November 10 is the birthday of Martin Luther, born in Eisleben, Saxony, in what is now Germany (1483). He was a theologian, a prolific writer, and a religious reformer that sparked the Protestant Reformation.
He was also a devoted husband who once wrote: “There is no more lovely, friendly, and charming relationship, communion, or company than a good marriage.” Luther met Katharina von Bora in 1523, when she came under his protection in Wittenberg. She was a former nun who had escaped her Cistercian cloister by hiding in a grocer’s covered wagon. The Reformation was in its infancy, and people were still shocked when former nuns, monks, and priests got married. Many of Luther’s friends were scandalized when he told them he was thinking of marrying von Bora, but eventually he decided that his marriage would “please his father, rile the pope, cause the angels to laugh and the devil to weep.”
The newlyweds moved into a former monastery that was called “the Black Cloister.” Kate had the building painted white, and remodeled it to allow for more spacious rooms. She also took over the family finances. Luther made a relatively modest income, so she helped out by brewing beer and raising cows, chickens, geese, pigs, and bees. To supplement their income, she took in boarders. She also saw to it that Luther took care of himself, making sure he ate regularly and dressed properly.
Together they had six children of their own, and also at one point took in Luther’s six nephews and nieces. By all accounts, their home was a lively and happy place. They played lawn bowling together, made music and sang, and often hosted Luther’s students and colleagues for dinner.

First Frost (Nov. 10, 2016) - 6 a.m. reading

Cowden, IL (62422)

as of 6:41 a.m.  = 33^°

Cloudy

Post-election service of prayer and remembrance (Nov. 9, 5;30 P.M.) Springfield, IL Laurel UMC

Hoping to quell the harsh words and hot heads that led up to Tuesday’s nationwide vote for president, local peace activists and religious leaders have scheduled a nonpartisan, post-election prayer service Wednesday night.
“It should be very meaningful,” Joyce Downey said of the 30-minute service scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave. West, Springfield, IL.  The time for meditation, prayer, and readings is designed to help people put aside the “animosity, bullying and screaming at each other” that characterized a “very different” presidential campaign between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump, said Downey, 66, a retired teacher who helps lead the Laurel Peacemakers group.
The Peacemakers came up with the idea for the unusual service and is hosting the event in cooperation with the Springfield chapter of the ecumenical group Church Women United, the Springfield Grassroots InterFaith Team and the Faith Coalition for the Common Good.
Everyone is invited, and organizers hope to refocus people’s attention on “words that are inclusive, that respect differences among people,” said Sister Marcelline Koch, director of the Office of Justice for the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL.

http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161108/post-election-prayer-service-scheduled-to-calm-emotions

Month of November, 2016 -- National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness -- POTUS

A PROCLAMATION
A heartbreaking disease present in more than 5 million Americans, Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia and causes people to lose many of the critical abilities they need to live independently. Too often, those suffering from Alzheimer's cannot recognize their loved ones or remember how to perform daily tasks, struggling physically and mentally with things that once came naturally. Although we have long known Alzheimer's to be irreversible and fatal, we maintain hope that by advancing research and treatment options we can work to change these outcomes and ensure brighter prospects for all those who face this disease. During National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, we resolve to continue working toward this brighter future as we stand with every person battling, Alzheimer's and their loved ones.
Alzheimer's disease is more likely to affect Americans as they grow older -- although genetics can also play a role, age is the most significant risk factor. But Alzheimer's touches many more individuals than simply those who are diagnosed. Dedicated caregivers -- whether professionals, family members, or friends -- are also emotionally, physically, and financially affected by Alzheimer's disease, giving of themselves to ensure those who face it are not alone. And because these individuals need access to information and resources in order to provide this essential care, we launched www.Alzheimers.gov to give them a place to find help.
Through the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease, my Administration has been working to meet a goal of being able to prevent and effectively treat this illness by 2025. Over the past year we have taken a number of actions to reach this vision, including developing a training curriculum that gives health care workers the necessary skills to care for dementia patients and better detect and diagnose dementia. We have also helped family caregivers look after their own health, in addition to addressing the needs of people with dementia, and launched a campaign to increase awareness of changes in the brain as people age so that older adults feel more comfortable having open conversations with family members and health care providers.
In addition to ensuring anyone with Alzheimer's can access proper care, we must harness the innovative ideas of the scientific community and work to prevent this disease. To ramp up research and development aimed at uncovering the answers to diseases like Alzheimer's, I have increased funding for research dedicated to understanding, preventing, and curing Alzheimer's and related dementias. I also introduced the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies Initiative, which will enhance our understanding of brain function and give scientists the tools they need to better understand and discover new ways to treat, cure, and prevent brain disorders. And through a bold new research effort that seeks to deliver personalized care through patient-centered research and collaboration, my Precision Medicine Initiative is working to revolutionize our understanding of diseases like Alzheimer's.
From researchers and advocates who are bringing us closer to preventing this disease to family members who devotedly look after their loved ones, people across our country are doing their part to support those touched by Alzheimer's. This month, let us honor those we have lost too soon and renew our efforts to ensure more Americans can live their lives with health and happiness.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2016 as National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. I call upon the people of the United States to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and support the individuals living with this disease and their caregivers.
www.whitehouse.gov/the Press Office - Proclamations

Today is 98th Birthday of Billy Graham (Charlotte, NC)

noted at Max Lucado Twitter account

Rev. Graham born Nov. 7, 1918.

WIKI QUOTES =

God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with.

I've read the last page of the Bible. It's all going to turn out all right.

My home is in Heaven. I'm just traveling through this world.