Lincoln Penny Story Hour
Do you know the story behind the Lincoln Penny and how it serves as an enduring symbol of freedom and diversity in our country? The proud little penny carries a deep meaning for Americans of all ages!
The Ruthmere Museum is proud to host the FREE program series, the Lincoln Penny Story Hour (LPSH), which officially launched on Lincoln’s birthday, February 12, 2024. Even though we talk about the history of money, the LPSH is not a fund-raiser, it’s a consciousness-raiser! For each LPSH Ruthmere invites a member of our community to read an age-appropriate children’s book to 6-8 year olds either from a visiting school or with their families, but every LPSH is educational for ALL-AGES. This is a story hour with a specific purpose. These stories are reflections of each reader’s distinct background, and communicate the values of diversity, inclusion, unity and liberty. After the story reading, there is a customized activity to that story, and every child receives a Lincoln Penny souvenir in a keepsake jacket as a reminder of why this experience is important. To become an LPSH Sponsor, contact Bill Firstenberger at 574-264-0330 ext. 105 or at bfirstenberger@ruthmere.org
Past LPSH Readers and Books February 12, 2024 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Time: 11am & 12pm Location: Ruthmere Game Room Reader: Liliana Quintero  Liliana Quintero has served as the Executive Director of the Northern Indiana Hispanic Health Coalition (NIHHC) since 2005. She is responsible for the supervision, management, and operation of the Elkhart and Warsaw offices. She holds a BS in electrical engineering, an MSc in industrial engineering, and an MBA from Indiana University-South Bend (IUSB). A native of Bogotá, Colombia, she came to the United States to complete her MBA and chose to stay and work to empower community members to take charge of their health. Through her leadership directing NIHHC’s educational programs and health services, thousands of community members in northern Indiana have been given a “second chance” at improved health. She actively remains at the forefront of health care initiatives that respond to the unique needs of the community and regularly serves on committees addressing preventative healthcare in the region. She is a tireless advocate for the health and well-being of the Hispanic community in Northern Indiana. Ms. Quintero’s work has been recognized through several awards, including IUSB’s Unsung Latina Heroine Award for Northern Indiana, the American Heart Association’s Heart Hero honor, and the YWCA’s Woman of Service Award. She has served on Goshen Hospital’s board of directors since 2017 and on the Goshen Health Community Benefit Fund’s committee since 2018. In 2019, Ms. Quintero received a Key to the City of Elkhart from Mayor Timothy Neese for her undying commitment and public service to and for the children of Elkhart, with special recognition of the Healthy Hearts program, for which Ms. Quintero wrote and published the curriculum. Ms. Quintero also received the Thomas Atkins Recognition for Minority Business Leader Award in 2019 from Junior Achievement of Elkhart County and was inducted into their Business Legacy Hall of Fame. Only ten Elkhart County community members receive such awards for induction into the Business Legacy Hall of Fame each year, in honor of their leadership, outstanding professional achievement, and dedication to important civic causes. Audience: CLOSED SESSION - ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY, ECS This LPSH is supported by Event Sponsor Centier Bank.  | The Lincoln Penny Story Hour Series is Sponsored by:
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