Journal Gazette from Mattoon, Illinois • Page 15

TUESDAY, APRILS, 2003 DEAR ABBY Couple should stand firm against in-laws' ultimatum C3 MORE INSIDE Community; C2 lifestyles, C3 Business, C4 Entertainment, CS QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? CALL 235-5656 OR 345-7025 OR E-MAIL SCHOOL HONORS DEPUTY OF THE YEAR a COMMUNITY CALENDAR (Lommunitv Conder receives Good Citizen Award Stewardson-Strasburg High School has named Justin (. IT 6 p.m., Teen Moms, provides support for pregnant and parenting teens ages 13 to 23, 6 Greenbriar, Mattoon, 2738432. 6:30 p.m., Windsor Klwanls, Storm Auditorium. 6:30 p.m., Carle barlatrlc support group, Parkview Rooms and Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, 383-3420. 7 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous, Knights Room, St.

Charles Church, Ninth and Madison, Charleston, open meeting. 7 p.m., Ostomy Support Group, offers advice and support to people who have had ostomies, Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, facilitator Jane Fisher, 258- or 348-2497. 7 p.m., Al-Anon for spouses, family and friends of alcoholics, First Presbyterian Church, 311 Seventh Charleston. 7 p.m., Sullivan Take Off Pounds Sensibly 2199, Titus Library. 7:30 p.m., Theology discussion group, Pensees Book Shop, 501 Seventh St, Charleston, sponsored by Grace Evangelical Free Church, 3488255.

8 p.m., Closed Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, Easy Does It group, 2121 Marshall, Mattoon, 2356151. Friday Thursday Preschool Roundup, Tuscola school district, call for appointment, Pam Sudduth or Cindl Haake, 253-2712. 6:45 a.m., Coles County Sunrise Rotary Club, Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. 8 a.m., Coles County Safe Communities Coalition, Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center Education Center, full breakfast provided, for information, call 581-8392. 10:30 a.m., Charleston Prime Time, non-denominational meeting for retirees age 55 and older, Central Christian Community.

Noon, Closed Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, Easy Does It group, 2121 Marshall, Mattoon, 235-6151. Noon, ClarkCumberland Interagency Council, Richard's Farm Restaurant in Casey. 12:30 p.m., Caregiver Support Group, Airport Steakhouse, Shirley Stewart, 348-1489. 1 p.m., Caregiver Support Group, open to anyone who provides emotional andor physical aid to sick or aging family members, Broadway Christian Church, 1205 S. Ninth new members welcome, 234-3311, 348-5355.

1-3 p.m., GROW, free and confidential, mutual self-help, 12-step program to deal with life's problems and ability to cope, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ninth and Cleveland, Charleston, use north entrance, call Jane, 345-7715, or Brenda (618) 9434585. p.m., weigh-in for Charleston Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a weight-loss support group, followed by meeting from p.m., Mortarity Charles 1 Borromeo Church, Ninth and Madison, Charleston, 345-7636. HEALTH HAPPENINGS Sgt. Tad Freezeland and Deputy Rodney Mitchell were named Deputies cf the Year by the Mattoon Eagles Club. Pictured from left to right are Jerry Reeley, president of the Eagles Club; Freezeland; and Sheriff Ron Scott.

Not pictured Is Mitchell. HONORED FOR SERVICE II m' ii SUBMITTED PHOTO At the Mattoon Eagles volunteer banquet, a plaque was given to Deborah Pearcy for 25 years of service. Pictured are Jerry Reeley, president of the Eagles; Pearcy; and Ken Steury, secretary of the Eagles. Conder as this year's winner of the DAR Good Citizen Award. Conder is the son of George and Diana Conder.

He is a member of the Conder National Honor Society and president of the FA. Conder plans to enter the Marines in September and pursue engineering. McClain named student of the month Coartney McClain has been named Student of the Month for February by Shelbyville High School McClain is the daughter of Dave and Nancy McClain. She has a 3.792 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale and is ranked 16th in her class. She is involved in Key Club, FCCLA and band.

McClain has been recognized in Who's Who Among American High School student and is part of the National Honor Roll. She plans to attend Lake Land College for two years and then transfer to obtain a degree in marine sciences. Eastin named to dean's list A local student at Columbia College has been named to the dean's list for the fall 2002 semester. Students who have a grade-point average of 3.5 for the fall semester are placed on the "dean's list. Named to the list was Rachel Eastin, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. James E. Eastin of Mattoon. Columbia College is a private women's college in Columbia, S.C. C-W students honored by IPA On March 19, member principals of the Illinois Principals Association throughout the Wabash Valley Region honored selected students from their buildings for outstanding contributions to their respective schools.

These students and their parents were the guest of the IPA at a banquet held at Newton High School. The featured speaker for the evening was Dean Tucker, motivational speaker and recently retired principal of Charleston High School. Each principal in the region is encouraged to choose a student or students from their buildjng for this award. According to David Turner, executive director of the IPA, the honored students "display not only scholastic aptitude, but the attitudes and enthusiasm that contribute to a posi-" tive school climate." The teaching staff at Casey-Westfield Junior High School selected Kaylee Babbs and Brennan Ragon as the recipients of the 2003 IPA Wabash Valley Region Principals Award. Babbs is the daughter of Kent and Tami Babbs of Westfield and Ragon is the son of Rusty and Camille Ragon of Casey.

a WITH THE SERVICE Corey Howe Navy Airman Corey M. Howe, grandson of Tony Cutright of Casey, is half way through a scheduled six-month deployment while assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, home ported in Norfolk, Va. Howe is one of more than 8,000 Atlantic Fleet Sailors and Marines on a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf while aboard the EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR rrescnooi nounaup, Tuscola school district, call for appointment, Pam Sudduth or Cindi Haake, 253-2712. 9 a.m., Mattoon YMCA Super 60s exercise class, YMCA gym.

Noon, Open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, Easy Does It group, 2121 Marshall, Mattoon, 2356151. 12:30 p.m., Mattoon James Reed Chapter, American War Mothers, DeMars Center, Peterson Park, Mattoon. Center, cholesterol test $15, blood glucose test $3, blood pressure check free, (800) 879-3212. Monday a.m., adult wellness clinic, Shelby County Health Department, 1700 W.S. Third Shelbyville, fast and appointment required for some tests, some fees apply, call for information, 774-9555.

April 15 a.m., TB skin testing, Shelby County Health Department, 1700 W.S. Third Shelbyville, $8, 774-9555. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Immunizations, Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, $8 each, call for appointment, (888) 382-4207. p.m., adult Immunization clinic, Shelby County Health Department, 1700 W.S. Third St, Shelbyville, some fees apply, call for information, 774-9555.

p.m., free blood pressure check by Lincolnland Home Care, Jarman Center, Tuscola, (800) 879-3212. 24 p.m., Immunization clinic by Coles County Health Department, First Presbyterian Church, 100 Charleston Ave. East, Mattoon, appointment necessarv. call "348- or 258-. 0530.

SUBMITTED PHOTO training exercises, and special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic military training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. She is the daughter of Kelly Baumgarten of Stewardson and Neal Leathers of Effingham. Leathers is a 2001 graduate of Stewardson-Strasburg High School. V.f V' i Wednesday a.m., health screenings by Lincolnland Home Care, Medicine Shoppe, 201 Archer Marshall, cholesterol test $15, blood glucose test $3, blood pressure check free, (800) 879-3212.

1-2 p.m., free blood pressure check by Lincolnland Home Care, Cougill Apartments, 500 W. Polk, Charleston, (800) 879-3212. Thursday 9-11 a.m., 24 p.m., Immunization clinic, Coles County Health Department, 825 18th Charleston, appointment necessary, call 348- or 258-0530. 11 a.m.-noon, health screenings by Cumberland County Health Department, Greenup Municipal Building, blood pressure check free, blood glucose check $4, cholesterol check $7, immunizations by appointment, 849-3211. 5 p.m., family planning Coles.

County Health Department, 825 18th Charleston, fees based on income and family size, call for details, appointment necessary, 348- or 2580547. Friday a.m., health screenings by Lincolnland Home Care, Casey Senior a NAMES IN THE NEWS SUBMITTED PHOTO Susie Hoene, general manager of McDonald's on Dettro Drive In Mattoon, was awarded the "Dale Chrlstman Employer of the Year" by Eastern Illinois Area of Special Education for Coles County. Hoene provided services through the utilization of training and supervising students In the McDonald's workplace. Hoene was selected for special recognition as an outstanding employer for students with special needs, from the EIASE Prevocational Work-Study Program. Pictured from left to right are Michael Alt, BASE executive director; Hoene; and Deanne Thoele, EIASE associate director.

C'land youth to attend legislative connection Along with each 4-H club president and 4-H ambassadors, four Cumberland County 4-H members were invited to attend the 4-H Legislative Connection in Springfield April 15. They are Jodi Koester, Jenessa Schabbing, Lance Moses and Nichole Schabbing. 4-H members receiving a Superior Rating at the 2002 Illinois state Fair were asked to being their projects to display at the state capital and experience a full day of tours and meet with local senators and representatives. Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organi Leathers zation and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches; and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field USS Harry S.

Truman Carrier Battle Group. During the first half of the deployment, Howe's ship took part in training exercises in the Mediterranean Sea and made a port visit to Koper, Slovenia. The sailors and Marines had the opportunity to shop and sightsee. Amber Leathers Air Force Reserve Airman First Class Amber N. Leathers has graduated from basic military training at MfUfDlr1 (lute' "till ships and squadrons of the in.