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Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014
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Lincoln College theater students Riley Dobson, left, and Bobby Wilhelmson recently got an opportunity not many can experience in the city of Lincoln. The two young men were selected to assist with the production of a motion picture at the Logan County Airport. In the story below, they talk about their experiences as intern production assistants.

Photo by Curt Fox (Click on image for larger version.)

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LC students included in 'Dead Draw' film production in Lincoln
The adventures of Bobby and Riley
Primary election sample ballots for Logan County
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Tuesday-Wednesday snowfall amounts scattered: 3-10 inches (NWS)
Local centenarian Ruth Anderson Jurjevich dies
Phil Bertoni remembers a great lady
Zion Lutheran School Geography Bee results
Chelsie Campbell earns prestigious title of National Board Certified Teacher
Library notes
Cold January for Illinois
Workshop on good agricultural practices for food safety offered Feb. 24

Day Planner

Logan County Board and committee meeting schedule for February

Lincoln City Council 2014 meeting schedule

Thursday

Noon — Mount Pulaski Rotary lunch

Friday

9 a.m. — CICBC blood drive

5:30 p.m. — Atlanta dinner program

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Jane Fonda not a Nancy Reagan
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Are Illinois’ $1.5 billion in tax giveaways working? Who knows?

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Blowing snow today followed by wind chill warning tonight

Carroll Catholic students mark 100th day of class with a celebration

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Four candidates for governor to attend annual GOP dinner

Zion Lutheran School Spelling Bee results

Book Look: 'Picture Me Gone'
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Wind chill: Is it serious science or hype?

Senate passes long-overdue farm bill, sends to Obama

Lucas statement on Senate passage of Agricultural Act of 2014
Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau regarding Senate passage of the farm bill

Crop insurance spring closing date

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LC students included in 'Dead Draw' film production in Lincoln
The adventures of Bobby and Riley

Primary election sample ballots for Logan County
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Democratic | Republican | Nonpartisan

Tuesday-Wednesday snowfall amounts scattered: 3-10 inches (NWS)

Local centenarian Ruth Anderson Jurjevich dies
Phil Bertoni remembers a great lady

Zion Lutheran School Geography Bee results

Chelsie Campbell earns prestigious title of National Board Certified Teacher

Library notes

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Workshop on good agricultural practices for food safety offered Feb. 24

CLOSE UP: Feb. 6

4-H Foundation spaghetti meal, Slackers chicken dinner for Arlee, writing club, Low Vision Support Group, Abraham Lincoln's birthday

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State

Trial of men accused of planning attacks at Chicago NATO summit nears end

Madigan: Congress must act to protect consumers from data breaches

National

U.S. Northeast battles through yet another winter storm

Almost 1 million customers lose power in U.S. Northeast

Two dozen charged in $500 million New York pain-pill scheme
Florida man pleads not guilty to fatal theater shooting over texting
Michigan fugitive caught in California after 37 years on the run
Texas judge orders 'affluenza' teenager to get treatment
Texas executes woman convicted of killing man for insurance money
Portland, Ore., teachers vote to authorize strike
Rents rising faster in tech hubs than in rest of U.S.
Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl victory parade draws some 700,000 fans

Politics, Government & Elections

U.S. policy change on Cuba stalled — by Obama

Obama vows to help Democrats in 2014

U.S. freezes assets of Pakistan-based Haqqani militants

Four U.S. congressmen urge North Korea to free missionary Bae

Kerry plays down criticism from Israeli officials, citizens

Lawmakers hear warnings of U.S. companies' lax data security

In first visit to Congress, U.S. IRS chief pleads for fresh start

U.S. bank leverage rules to include global revisions: Fed governor

Michelle Obama pushes college financial aid initiative

New York mayor to skip St. Patrick's parade over gay group exclusion

International

Seven car bombs across Baghdad kill at least 13

Ukraine parliament to work on constitution bill

Thai polling chiefs, seeking to fix broken vote, meet and adjourn

Syria can meet June 30 chemical weapons deadline: U.N. chief

Egypt army chief Sisi says he will run for president: report

France likely to extend mission in Central African Republic: minister

North Korea says B-52 run imperils family reunions

Sacyr still fighting for Panama Canal expansion: sources

ODD & Extraordinary

'Don't whiz on the Alamo,' Texas tells man facing jail
Korea and Japan await Virginia vote over name of sea that divides them

Science, Technology and the Environment

Disappearance of wildflowers may have doomed Ice Age giants

Bionic hand allows amputee to feel again

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December Financial and Professional Regulation disciplinary report now available online

National

Lawmakers hear warnings of U.S. companies' lax data security

Coca-Cola takes $1.3 billion stake in Green Mountain

CVS becomes first big U.S. drugstore chain to drop tobacco

Google avoids fine with EU antitrust deal
Time Warner highlights HBO growth, 'Gravity' boosts results
Boeing sees 'tough' defense business climate, flat margins
Exclusive: Former HP stars Bradley, Donatelli on brink of exit: sources

U.S. private-sector job growth slowed in January: ADP

U.S. service sector growth, hiring improves in January
Labor agency move to speed union elections draws business ire

Bankers take fight over U.S. anti-tax dodge rules to appeals court

U.S. bank leverage rules to include global revisions: Fed governor
Fed's Lockhart says taper on track, urges patience on rates
A hawk pushes against majority at Fed on trimming stimulus

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Special Report: Areva and Niger's uranium fight

ECB options for staving off euro zone deflation threat

Investors see Puerto Rico downgrade curbing appeal of its bonds

Exclusive: Deutsche Bank fires Argentine trader in wake of FX probe: source
Exclusive: JPMorgan in talks with Mercuria on commodities unit sale
Aston Martin recalls 17,590 cars due to counterfeit material

Energy

Brent rises on spread trade, cold supports U.S. oil

Markets

Wall Street ends lower, but able to bounce off support
Asian shares take step forward, mood cautious
Recent acquisitions help boost Nasdaq earnings

New York bank regulator Lawsky opens currency trading probe: source

Twitter's sputtering user growth unnerves investors
Disney shares jump as film hit 'Frozen' heats up profit

Pimco's Gross tells clients 'we are a better team at this moment'

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Zion Lutheran School conducted its annual ZLS Geography Bee during National Lutheran Schools Week. Students who participated were, from the left, front row: Will Messner, Emma Ritterbush, Mya Roberts, Emily Messner and Grace Doolin; back row: Katy Lynn, Greyson Rademaker, Gabbie Cox, Ethan Goodey and
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Logan County 4-H Foundation to host spaghetti meal
Slackers to host chicken dinner fundraiser for Arlee Theater
Lincoln Writer's Club will meet Feb. 11
Lincoln Low Vision Support Group to meet Feb. 10
Mount Pulaski Courthouse will celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday Feb. 8

Community News & Events

Local centenarian Ruth Anderson Jurjevich dies
Phil Bertoni remembers a great lady

Lincoln City Council meeting schedule (PDF)

Logan County Board and committee meeting schedule for February (PDF)

911 / ETSB scheduled meetings for 2014

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Community Calendar of Events

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LC students included in 'Dead Draw' film production in Lincoln
The adventures of Bobby and Riley

Zion Lutheran School Geography Bee results

Chelsie Campbell earns prestigious title of National Board Certified Teacher

Carroll Catholic students mark 100th day of class with a celebration
- Album 4 | Album 5 | Album 6
Zion Lutheran School Spelling Bee results

Mya Roberts is the Zion Lutheran January Student of the Month

ZLS second-quarter honor roll

37th annual Zion Lutheran pancake breakfast enjoys huge success

Album 1 | Album 2 | Album 3 | Album 4

Lincoln College fall 2013 academic honors

LCU welcomes D.R. Hubbard for Webb Lectureship

Community Action Head Start launches recruiting in Logan County

High schoolers invited to register early for Vine Conference

School websites

Head Start: Breakfast, snacks | Lunch (PDFs)

District 27: Breakfast | Lunch (PDFs)

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Senior Life

Article update Feb. 3

Can word games make us smarter? ... Peripheral artery disease: Screening and early treatment can save your legs and your life ... Alzheimer's caregivers: Tips to take care of yourself, too ... Three New Year’s resolutions that will enrich your retirement ... Social Security column: Ring in the new year with a COLA ... Are you prepared for what you'll find when you visit your parents this holiday season? ... In observance of Caregivers Awareness Month, state reminds families about resources to assist them ... Financially surviving the golden years
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Do the Commands in the Book of Revelation Matter to Me?
February Global Impact Highlight
The War Within
A government ... for the people
Welcome 2 Christmas…Again?

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Court reports
Marriages, civil unions
Dissolutions
Fire and rescue reports

Obituaries:
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- Jurjevich, Ruth A., 100
- Kennett, Richard "Dick," 81
- Spears, Nikki L., 62

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Cast members (left to right) Bob Balaban, George Clooney, John Goodman, Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon and Grant Heslov are pictured during a photo call for the film "The Monuments Men" in Beverly Hills in January.

Reuters / Phil McCarten

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National, International

Bionic hand allows amputee to feel again

Big Pharma pushes
for U.S. action against India over patent worries

Kids learn to shoot down stroke with video game
Number games could improve kids' math skills
Gilead to license hepatitis C drug to lower-cost manufacturers in India

Americans need to eat more whole grains, study suggests

Allergy drug firm Circassia seeks $285 million in London IPO
Epidurals may make labor longer than originally thought: study

Dutch gene therapy pioneer raises $82 million in U.S. IPO

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United Nations thanks Hollywood amid fight to save Syria's heritage

Friends, fans mourn Philip Seymour Hoffman at candlelight vigil

Pussy Riot appears at star-studded Amnesty concert in New York

Hoffman cause of death undetermined; 4 charged for drugs

Fashion fans flock to New York for unveiling of newest looks

'Frozen' keeps icy grip on top spot of Billboard album sales chart

Rapper DMX, George Zimmerman set for celebrity punch-up

Time Warner lifts curtain on HBO growth, readies Time spinoff

Christie's record-breaking art sale kicks off 2014 London auction season

Food, Family and Fun

Book Look: 'Picture Me Gone'
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Outdoors with Babe Winkelman
Much to drool over at ATA
Slim Randles' Home Country
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Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19), Anaheim Ducks left wing Emerson Etem (65), Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa (81) and Ducks defenseman Ben Lovejoy (6) battle for the puck during the third period at the Honda Center. The Blackhawks won 2-0.

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Local

Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League

Basketball

James, Heat fend off Griffin, Clippers

Thunder top Wolves, hit 40 wins
Howard powers Rockets past Suns
Nowitzki, Mavericks take down Grizzlies
Lakers overcome fouls, injuries to beat Cavs 119-108
Preview: Bulls at Warriors
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Wichita State 65, Indiana State 58
South Florida 79, Central Florida 78 (OT)
Gonzaga 71, Portland 66
San Diego State 67, Boise State 65
Louisville 77, Houston 62

Hockey

Blackhawks blank Ducks in battle of Western elites

Crosby, Malkin push Pens past Sabres
Wingels' OT winner rescues 2 points for Sharks
NHL standings

Football

Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl victory parade draws some 700,000 fans

Baseball

MLB player notes

Winter Olympics

Russia seeks to soothe security jitters on eve of Winter Games

Russian deputy PM says can guarantee safety at Games

Speed skating: Million-dollar suits? Who cares?, says Wust
Parrot perched on top after slopestyle heats
- Flak for White but slopestyle safety no problem
- Pull out of slopestyle? No way!, says Bright
Snowboarders get competition underway in Sochi
Miller leads the way in downhill training
Bolt in a bobsleigh? Call me, says Jamaican Watts

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Wednesday, Feb. 5:

IDOT road conditions map

Blowing snow today followed by wind chill warning tonight

Carroll Catholic students mark 100th day of class with a celebration

Album 1 | Album 2 | Album 3

Album 4 | Album 5 | Album 6

Four candidates for governor to attend annual GOP dinner

Zion Lutheran School Spelling Bee results

Book Look: 'Picture Me Gone'

Wind chill: Is it serious science or hype?

Senate passes long-overdue farm bill, sends to Obama

Lucas statement on Senate passage of Agricultural Act of 2014
Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau regarding Senate passage of the farm bill

Crop insurance spring closing date

Man from Normal sentenced to 8 1/2 years in prison for workers' compensation fraud

Lincoln Youth Wrestling results

LC women's basketball results

LCU women take care of business at home

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