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Amelianovich Leads Second-Half Rally As Iwu Improves to 4-0

BOURBONNAIS -- Amelianovich, as in the surname of Illinois Wesleyan junior Keelan Amelianovich, can be a bit tricky to spell. For an easy-to-remember, shorthand version, just use "shooter." It's much easier to navigate and just as accurate of a description of the IWU forward.

Salvation Army Worthy of Support

I have been aware of the Salvation Army since 1937 when my mother explained to me what a "great job they do!" We saw them playing instruments on a street corner. She let me drop a quarter in their pot. I've been dropping quarters ever since.

County's Mayors to Honor Markowitz

Markowitz's political career SOURCE: Pantagraph files

Students to Mark Anniversary of Chemical Disaster

NORMAL -- Illinois State University students will mark the 20th anniversary of a major chemical plant disaster with a demonstration Friday calling for social responsibility in major corporations. About 20,000 people have died since 40 tons of deadly methyl isocyanate escaped Dec. 3, 1984, from the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, India.

Nursing Home Facing Neglect Lawsuit

BLOOMINGTON -- The family of a woman who died at a Twin City nursing home has filed a lawsuit claiming she was neglected at the facility. The estate of Marilyn Jane Webb is seeking more than $50,000 from Asta Care Center of Bloomington.

Reader Would Miss Straight-Talking Ivins

In response to the Nov. 17 letter, ("Pantagraph should dump biased columnist Ivins"), I disagree with Mr. Rinkenberger. I would miss Molly Ivin's straight-talking column, which he says is based on her own biased opinion -- and he's entitled to his opinion that she's biased.

Good Samaritan Tree Trim

Arts in Brief

MUSIC Morton holiday concerts

Illinois Hopes to Avoid Short End Against Top-Ranked Wake Forest

CHAMPAIGN -- Tonight's plan called for the University of Illinois basketball team to wear orange throwback uniforms of the 1988-89 squad. There was just one slight problem. "They can't even keep them up," said Illini coach Bruce Weber of the larger-than-large shorts that arrived a couple days ago.

Bhs Wrestler Robbins Signs with Northern Iowa

BLOOMINGTON -- One of the best college wrestling programs in the country is getting one of the best wrestlers in Bloomington High School history. Brett Robbins has signed a national letter of intent to continue his career at the University of Northern Iowa on a partial scholarship.

Dailydigest

PONTIAC Roadside checks planned this weekend

Road Work Hurting Business

FARMER CITY -- Construction on North Main Street has caused some major roadblocks for one local business. Brenda Reeser, owner of Fitness First, 520 N. Main St., said attendance has dropped because people find it hard to get to her business.

Local Woman Cheers Friend to Victory

NORMAL -- The famed "Jeopardy" winning streak is over, and for a Normal woman, it's personal. Wendy Nafziger, cashier at Heartland Community College, watched her friend Nancy Zerg beat Ken Jennings, the man who set a record of 74 straight wins on the television game show and racked up winnings of $2,520,7000.

Resignation Saddens B-N Naacp President

BLOOMINGTON -- Kwiese Mfume's departure will not affect the NAACP, a local leader says, because his replacement will share his dynamics, political savvy and fund-raising abilities. "It saddened me when I heard of his resignation," said Mike Williams, recently elected to a third term as president of the Bloomington-Normal branch. "He is a dynamic leader. He did a lot for the association. We are much more stable and he implemented strong planning."

Idea for Eatery Driven by Cars

Ted's Garage Address: Illinois 54 in Clinton

Consumer Confidence Not a Statistical Gauge

BLOOMINGTON -- A Commerce Department reports says the economy is growing ever so slightly. In the same breath, a private research group reports consumers lack confidence in the economy. While the collective news may seem confusing, the two reports actually show that consumers will say one thing and do another, according to an Illinois State University economist.

Huddled in the Rain

Pelo, Tri-Valley Turn Back Clinton

Sophomore forward Shayla Pelo had a game-high 16 points to lead the Tri-Valley High School girls basketball team to a 43-27 nonconference win at Clinton on Tuesday night. Clinton jumped out to a 10-7 lead after one quarter but went scoreless in the second period as the Vikings took a 15-10 lead at the half.

Duo Propels Ridgeview ; Smock, Graham Team Up for 40 Points, 14 Rebounds

The senior forward tandem of Chris Smock and Jeff Graham combined for 40 points and 14 rebounds as Ridgeview High School opened its season with a 61-41 victory over Fieldcrest in a Midstate Conference game Tuesday night at Minonk. Smock had six points in the first quarter and Graham added five to help Ridgeview bolt to a 21-8 lead. Smock, who finished with a game-high 22 points, added six more in the second period as the Mustangs held a 31-20 advantage at halftime.

Petersen's Putback Saves Gcms

A putback of a missed free throw at the buzzer by Brett Petersen lifted the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley High School basketball team to a thrilling 84-82 overtime victory over Urbana Uni-High in Sangamon Valley Conference action Tuesday night at Gibson City. Trailing 82-81 with 3.4 seconds left in overtime, the Falcons' Ryan Hornsby made the first of two free throws to tie the score before missing the second to set up the game-winner by Petersen.