By Beacon Staff



Three Burlington residents died in a two-vehicle collision shortly before 9 p.m. Friday (Dec. 20) on Illinois Routes 97 and 9.



Fulton County Coroner Steve Hines confirmed Sunday night that Archie Allen, Carol Seibert and Marvin Brockett, all of Burlington, died from blunt force trauma injuries in a two-vehicle accident. All three were pronounced dead at the scene.



The trio was returning home from a night of line dancing in Canton, Ill., and the accident occurred about eight miles west of town.



The driver of the other vehicle, 20-year old Pedro Orozco of Galesburg, Ill., was driving north on Route 97 and struck the Burlington residents’ westbound vehicle in the side, according to a news release issued Monday.



Orozco and his two passengers were treated and released at a local hospital. None had life-threatening injuries.



Orozco was arrested for aggravated drunken driving, driving with a suspended license, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor, according to police.



Overcoming A Previous Accident



Allen, a Vietnam veteran, had recovered from a brutal tumble down a dozen stairs a few years prior. The fall broke both his ankles, temporarily putting him in a wheelchair.



In November of 2017, shortly after the accident, Seibert watched with joy as the Cedar Rapids-based Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association built a wheelchair ramp to the entrance of Allen’s home. The ramp paid for by the motorcycle group, moved Allen and Seibert to tears.



Allen, Seibert, and Brockett were big race fans and were a weekly fixture at 34 Raceway. They were often the first ones at the track just so they could watch the drivers come in and talk to them.



Funeral arrangements have yet to be announced.

Burlington Residents Die In Illinois Accident

By Stacey Abell for The Burlington Beacon



Give your palate a refreshing break this winter with homemade fresh fruit and vegetable juices. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been experimenting with different recipes and methods, and I’m going to share what I’ve learned with you.



First off, let’s get something out of the way: you don’t need juice to detox your body. I'm not a medical professional, but all reputable sources seem to agree that for most of us our kidneys, liver, skin, and lungs are detoxifying around the clock without any need for special diets or supplements. Secondly, juices are not meal replacements. While they may be full of vitamins, they don’t contain the protein and fiber needed to repair cells, build muscles, and keep you full.



So why make your own juice? Frankly, I do it because I like experimenting with different flavor combinations and enjoying the delicious results. Juices are not a magical elixir but can be an occasional companion to an otherwise well-balanced diet.



Let’s talk about equipment. There are two types of juicers on the market: centrifugal and masticating (or “slow”) juicers. The centrifugal juicers have the advantage of being widely available at a low price point. However, they don’t extract as much juice, so you’ll have to use more produce. They are also not great at processing leafy greens, such as spinach and kale. The masticating juicers are much more expensive, but they maximize the amount of juice you’ll get out of those fresh fruits and veggies.



I unearthed my old centrifugal juicer from a seldom-used cabinet and put it into service for a couple of weeks. I was continually frustrated by the amount of waste. What’s a novice juicer on a limited budget to do?



I discovered that if you have an average kitchen food processor, you’re 90 percent of the way to producing your own freshly made juice. There’s a little more prep involved than with juice machines, but the results are worth it. You’ll need to make sure that any ingredients on the firm side, such as apples and carrots, are cut into bite-sized chunks. I also found that it helps to add a little water, around ¼ cup to start. Once you have everything processed, you should have a thick slurry with no lumps or chunks.



The extraction process involves a little bit of elbow grease, but think of it as upper body strength training. First, you’ll need to go to your local fabric store and pick up a length of curtain sheering. A half-yard should be enough to produce a couple of straining cloths. You’ll need as fine a mesh as possible, so I don’t recommend cheesecloth. Place your fabric in a medium bowl and pour your mixture in. Gather up the edges of the fabric and twist and squeeze to get out every last drop. I found that I was able to produce almost twice the amount of juice with this method when compared to the centrifugal juicer. Plus, I found that the food processor and bowl were much easier to clean than the juicer.



As for the fabric, it can be hand-washed in hot water and hung to dry. Although I haven’t tried machine laundering, I would assume that laundry detergent and fabric softener would lead to some off-putting flavors in your juice. If you feel the need to use soap, a mild detergent such as Dr. Bronner’s Unscented Soap should do nicely. A mild bleach solution could be used if additional stain removal or sanitizing is in order.



When using citrus fruits and pineapple, make sure to remove the rind. It is up to you whether to peel items such as apples or cucumbers. At any rate, all produce should be well cleaned. And if you’re working with beets, use gloves. As an added bonus, the leftover pulp from your juicing efforts can be used to add extra fiber to muffins, bread or cookies. Now, let’s get to some recipes!



Beta Carotini 1 large carrot, cut into ½ inch slices ½ medium sweet potato, cubed ½ inch slice ginger root ½ apple, any variety, sliced ¼ fresh pineapple, cut into chunks 1/3 cup water Pinch of curry powder (optional)



Green Cooler 1/3 cucumber, cut into ½ inch slices 2 stalks celery, cut into ½ inch pieces 1 apple, golden or green, sliced 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced ½ lime, peeled ¼ cup of water 5 mint leaves (optional)



Blueberry Bliss 1 cup blueberries ¼ fresh pineapple, cut into chunks 1 mandarin orange, peeled and separated into sections ¼ inch slice ginger root Splash of lemon juice ¼ cup of water



For the above recipes, place all ingredients in the food processor and let it run for about 2 minutes. Strain through mesh fabric and squeeze to remove as much juice as possible. Each recipe yields one serving.

A Pick-Me-Up for the Winter Doldrums

By Beacon Staff
Hundreds of volunteers swarmed the Burlington High School cafeteria Thursday, preparing a Thanksgiving meal that would feed nearly 2,000 people. It was the 25th annual iteration of the event, and as usual, the volunteers kept it running like the heavily oiled holiday machine it is.
As volunteers hurried to dole out this year's Thanksgiving feast, hungry people filled tables, renewing old friendships and making new ones. Fellowship was served up with every dish as people chatted and laughed between bites of food.
Photos by William Smith




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Hungry Crowds Served Up Food, Fellowship

Throughout the day, 30-year-old Sarah Hall of Burlington sews.



She typically sews wedding gowns, prom dresses, and similar attire, making alterations between all-out creations.



Then, novel coronavirus or COVID-19 happened, and business dropped off.



Now Hall spends eight hours a day sewing surgical masks, which she donates to local hospitals and other health care workers in need. Some of her masks have been used at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.



“Right now, I have a big order for the Keokuk Fire Department,” Hall said.



Hall is a seamstress by trade, born and raised in Burlington, and owner of her own business — Sarah Hall Unique Designs. Due to the virus outbreak, no one is ordering dresses right now, not even prom dresses.



“Everything has stopped,” she said.



Hall has the sewing bug, and her Christian upbringing compels her to use her talents in helping others.



“I sew all day anyway,” she said Monday evening, having just finished 100 masks in an hours-long sewing marathon.



“There’s so much demand (for masks),” she added. “God is pretty much telling me I should be doing this right now.”



Hall has sewed more than 500 masks in the past week, starting with a request for St. Louis Cardinals-themed surgical masks for healthcare workers in Fort Madison.



Since then, Hall’s masks have come in every design, color and pattern imaginable. The visual diversity is for Hall’s sanity (no one wants to sew the same pattern all day), representing positivity in the face of a long-term crisis. She’s a constant at JoAnn Fabrics and asks only for donations to cover the costs of materials.



Hall has a 5-year-old daughter and an 11-month-old son at home and is more worried about her daughter’s lack of socialization than her own. It’s her kindergarten year, and she’s already made plenty of friends.



“She misses them,” Hall said.



Like many of her classmates, Hall’s daughter Genesis understands the situation more fully than many might believe. She knows there’s a sickness going around, and she knows has to stay home to stay healthy. She’s been rewarded with more TV time than usual, which isn’t much.



“We don’t watch a lot of TV in my house,” Hall said.



Hall doubts her daughter will be going back to school this year, given the increasing number of COVID-19 infections breaking out throughout the country. And, despite the arrival of warm weather, the playgrounds in Burlington were officially closed because of coronavirus.



Fresh air, however, is still unrestricted.



“It’s been getting nice, so I’ve been taking the sewing machine outside, so she (Genesis) can play,” Hall said.



Photo by Mack



Sarah Hall of Burlington, a seamstress, spends eight hours a day sewing surgical masks, which she donates to local hospitals and other health care works.

Beautiful Life-Saving Masks

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A month after postponing his trip to Burlington in early this month, Andrew Yang is making good on his rain check.



Yang will speak at 8 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 4) at The Washington, 306 Washington St., in downtown Burlington. “Beers With Andrew Yang!” is scheduled to last until 9 p.m. that evening.



It will be the first time the progressive entrepreneur has visited Burlington since launching his presidential campaign in November of 2017.



Yang is best known for proposing what he calls a Freedom Dividend — a universal basic income in the form of $1,000 monthly for every American adult. He believes the policy is the correct response to the loss of jobs associated with increased automation.



Yang’s platform also calls for "Medicare for All" and "Human-Centered Capitalism." He has clarified that his version of Medicare for All allows private insurance to remain an option.

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