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JOURNAL GAZETTE 'TTMES-COUltlEll TUESDAY 11122013 STATE Is ethanol really that successful? Get an in-depth look at corn-based ethanol. Bl SERVING CHARLESTON, MATTOON SURROUNDING AREAS Mil WWW.JG-TC.COM lllll $1.00 TODAY'S WEATHER SALUTING SERVICEMEMBERS ON VETERANS DAY I I- if i-', in 'I Velerani march on Broadway Avenue during the Veterans Day parade In Mattoon on Monday. Residents applaud veterans I Student essays focus on patriotism BY DAVE FOPAY JG-TC Staff Writer CHARLESTON For Sophie Jones, there are a lot of characteristics that add up to making someone patriotic. On Veterans Day, it's especially important to honor bravery and "the courageous men and women who fight for our country," the Charleston Middle School student said Monday. But Sophie also told the audience at the school's annual Veterans Day assembly that patriotism also means showing kindness by helping people, some in other countries, where they're "starving and dying." "We have to show this country respect," she added.

Sophie's thoughts on patriotism were part of the theme of Monday's assembly and it also earned her first place in the essay contest that takes place in conjunction with the event each year. Jackie Tucker of the Charleston Veterans of Foreign Wars post presented awards to Sophie and the authors of the other top three essays in the contest. In her second-place essay, CMS student Sarah Flight described how soldiers see the flag flying during battle and "they know we didn't give up." Natalie Fanele's third-place essay mentioned showing courage that's "not just fighting for our country" but also speaking up for our country." In her fourth-place essay, Val-ori Wright said patriotism is "the strongest love you ever feel about anything and that's the land where you live" Monday's assembly also featured recognition of nearly 60 veterans who attended at the invitation of CMS students. They were presented with medallions while their names and their students' names were read aloud, along with the branch of military in which the veteran served and for how long. The CMS assembly has been a tradition since the school district began having school on Veterans Day about 15 years ago.

On Monday, teacher and school Veterans Day committee member Robert Lynn said the approach has remained the same: to show the students what a holiday's about. "If we're in school, we need to celebrate Veterans Day," he said. He added that there'd surely be an assembly on another day if the students weren't in school on the day of the holiday. Lynn said there have been a few changes over the years in the agenda for the assembly. For one, he introduced the essay contest, which helps the students connect to a veterans 3518 Northwest winds 10 to IS mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

8 page A4 for the four-day outlook. LOCAL Coles board looks at budget tonight Revenue is expected to be up in 2014 for Coles County, as board members look at the new budget. A3 Lincoln site plans dual celebrations The 150th anniversaries both of the Gettysburg Address and when Thanksgiving became a national holiday will be highlighted at Lincoln Log Cabin this weekend. A3 TOP THIS! Wool itching to get sheep and wool back LONDON (AP) Wool's wool is missing. Police in southwest England appealed for help last week in tracking down thieves who made off with 160 sheep from a field near the village of Wool.

Police say the sheep were stolen between Saturday and Monday, and that the thieves would have needed a large vehicle to move the woolly haul. Constable Adam Taylor says all of the sheep were electronically tagged. He is urging anyone who has witnessed suspicious activity or been offered sheep "in unusual circumstances or for very low prices" to come forward. LIFESTYLES Books: Authors cooperate for pair Local reviewer Juanita Sherwood gives her take on a pair of mystery thrillers: "No Rest for the Dead" and Inherit the Dead," on which dozens of writers A8 COME BACK TOMORROW 1980s star Molly Ringwald is set to take the stage at Eastern Illinois University Kevin KilhofferStan Photographer Kevin KllhofterStalf Photographer Veterans Day ceremony Monday In Charleston. Bob Jones, chaplain, offered the prayer and taps was played by Wayne Ladewig.

See CHARLESTON, A2 Kevin KilhofferStaft Photographer People gather for the Veterans Day ceremony at the Coles County Courthouse In Charleston on Monday. Charleston ceremony honors men and women in uniform Mattoon holds annual parade BY KAYLEIGH ZY8KOWSKI JGTC Stall Writer MATTOON The soggy weather Monday morning couldn't keep the community from celebrating with their veterans. The Mattoon Veterans Day parade had 35 entries including numer ous veterans the high school ROTCand the middle school and high school bands. "We were glad the weather held off," parade organizer Justin Grady said. Charleston resident Randy Jackson rode his horse to finish out the parade dressed in a uniform from the Civil War era.

This was his first appearance at the Mattoon Veterans Day parade; traditionally he has stuck to the ceremony at the Coles County Courthouse in Charleston. "I had an opportunity to go, and I decided it was something I wanted to do," he said. Though he isn't a veteran during this lifetime," he explained, he's been fascinated with the mid-19th century period and the rebellion. "I've studied that era since I was a child; it was a complicated time," he said. Jackson said he was wearing a Union uniform, and since he was riding a horse that meant he was mounted officer.

"I thought that was pretty awesome," Grady said. Jackson said he had a lot of "thumbs up" from the crowd and several veterans along the parade route. Across town, eight See MATTOON, A2 mi rv Flags are handed out before the at the Colea County Courthouse "You're here because you know how important they are. You know your life today would be vastly different without their courage and sacrifice," said Tucker. Ray Rieck, Lake Land's vice president for business services.

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1 is BY DAWN 8CHABBINQ JGTC Stall Writer CHARLESTON A 21-gun salute, message and prayer were a part the Veterans Day ceremony at the Coles County Courthouse on Monday. A large crowd gathered to honor all men and women who have served or are serving in the United States military. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1592 Past Post Commander Jack Tucker of Charleston addressed the crowd, many of whom were students from Carl Sandburg and Jefferson schools. "In today's world of information overload, with 24-hour cable news stations and social media sites, it's easy for people to get wrapped up in other news and events and forget the importance of not only this day, but the direct impact veterans have had on their lives. The college in July decided to advertise for a third party chid care service provider because of funding, and the board during its Monday meeting voted to select the academy to fill the role "The purpose of a child care provider is to operate a licensed child care facility on campus," says a memo from Lake Land board OKs academy to run child care lab Charleston's Cornerstone Christian Academy will take over Jan.

1 See ESSAYS, A2 year, the agreement says. According to a press release sent from the school in July, the college's challenging financial position in recent years has caused the administration to re-evaluate budgets in search of operational efficiencies. About 18 months ago, the child care lab cost center was identified for further evaluation. For many years, the college See LAKE LAND, A2 TC.COM 21 7-235-5656 Christian Academy will begin services Jan. however, it will not operate under its own name until it receives an appropriate license in the spring.

In the meantime, the college will hire the employees for the facility to continue operation without disruption. The academy is a non-profit parent-led group, Rieck said during Monday's meeting. The lease will end June 31, 2014, with a review of financial profitability each fiscal BY KAYLEIGH ZYSKOWSKI JG-TC Stall Writer MATTOON -The Lake Land College Board of Trustees approved a proposal Monday that recommends Cornerstone Christian Academy of Charleston as the new child care services provider for the college's main INSIDE TODAY Advice A7 Classifieds B6-7 Comics B5 Community A6 Horoscopes A4 Local A3 Lottery A4 Markets B3 Obituaries B8 Opinions 1 36th Year, Number 248 BREAKING NEWS, COMMENTARY, MULTIMEDIA AND MORE: VWW.JG.