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Pecans Can Be a Tasty Part of a Low-Carb Diet

Pecans are healthy and naturally low in carbohydrates. For those on a carb-restricted diet, be aware that pecans (and other nuts) are also a good source of protein. Because they contain an abundance of unsaturated fats, studies have shown that pecans can help lower cholesterol levels. One ounce of pecans (a handful) contains only 4 grams of carbohydrates. Pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals. They are in the protein group of the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid, along with meat, poultry...

Rutledge Resigns From County Board

PONTIAC -- Commitments to a new job have pushed a Livingston County Board member to resign. Marvin Rutledge of Pontiac sent a letter to county board Chairwoman Jeanne Rapp on Friday announcing his immediate resignation from the board.

Physical Ed Best Insurance for Kids

Daily physical education is the law in Illinois. Your editorial ("P.E. waivers a problem, but not a major priority," Feb. 26) touched on many issues surrounding the mandate and waivers. As a physical educator and member of the Illinois Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance for 25 years, I have seen a movement in the profession that defends the law, provides workshops making our professionals and programs stronger and advocates at the legislative level that students n...

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Harris W. Dean LeROY -- Harris W. Dean, 94, of Tampa, Fla., died Feb. 14, 2004, at his home.

Lexington Falls Short at Sectional

MENDOTA -- Spring Valley Hall High School basketball coach Russell Witte praised Lexington for knowing "how to use their lack of size very well" in the Minutemen's full-court pressure defense. Yet when shots went up and rebounds were up for grabs, that same lack of size left the Minutemen short Tuesday at the Mendota Class A Sectional.

Iwu's Bailey 2nd-Team All-Cciw

BLOOMINGTON -- Illinois Wesleyan senior Brooke Bailey was selected to the All-College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin women's basketball second team by league coaches Tuesday. Bailey, a 5-foot-11 forward who was a third-team selection last year, is the Titans' lone representative. She led the conference in 3-point accuracy, connecting on 40 percent of her shots from behind the arc. She was third in scoring with 13.9 points per contest, fifth in rebounds with 6.7 and ninth in field goal p...

Errors 'Embarrass' Newcom ; Pac has Had Problems with Bookkeeping

SPRINGFIELD -- For months, Lee Newcom has campaigned on a platform of financial accountability in his bid to replace McLean County Recorder Ruth Weber. But, Illinois State Board of Elections records indicate a political fund he has overseen for the past four years is operating in a deficit.

Diploma a Long Time Coming for Grade School Volunteer

McLEAN -- Irene Melton celebrated her high school graduation Friday with proper pomp and circumstance -- 47 years after her classmates walked across the same gym floor to receive their diplomas. "My knees were shaking," Melton said of her walk to accept her diploma from Olympia school Superintendent Donald Hahn as the schoolchildren watched. "They really surprised me."

University Annouces Classes for Seniors

NORMAL -- A miniseries of classes and lectures for seniors has been scheduled for April, May and June. Mornings with the Professors, co-sponsored by the Senior Professionals of Illinois State University and affiliated with the Elderhostel Institute Network, will be from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Fridays, April 2, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Emerson Street and Towanda Avenue, Bloomington. Students must be at least 55.

Deaths

Rev. Carl Kalkwarf FLANAGAN -- The Rev. Carl A. Kalkwarf, 86, of Arlington Heights died Monday (March 1, 2004) at the Mooring Health Care Center, Arlington Heights.

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Phyllis Kessinger DOWNS -- Phyllis Kay Kessinger, 64, of 302 Kickapoo Drive, Downs, died at 11:25 a.m. Monday (March 1, 2004) at her residence.

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Marion Martin MORTON -- Marion E. Martin, 88, of 100 S. Indiana Ave., Morton, died at 1:15 p.m. Monday (March 1, 2004) at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

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Estell Stewart Sr. DWIGHT -- Estell V. Stewart Sr., 77, brother of a Dwight resident, died at 6:25 a.m. Feb. 25, 2004, at his home in Fairfield.

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James A. Tate EUREKA -- James A. Tate, 88, of 108 Carolyn Lane, Eureka, died at 5:20 a.m. Tuesday (March 2, 2004) at Rosewood Care Center in East Peoria.

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Raymond Wallrich CHATSWORTH -- Raymond W. Wallrich, 81 of rural Chatsworth, died Monday (March 1, 2004) in Kindred Hospital, Houston, Texas.

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Charles W. Judge NORMAL -- Charles William Judge, 69, of Bloomington, Minn., formerly of Normal, passed away at 8:15 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 28, 2004) at Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, Minn. He was surrounded by family and friends.

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Anna Louise Keeran BLOOMINGTON -- A graveside memorial service for Anna Louise Keeran will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington.

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Norma F. McGraw BLOOMINGTON -- Norma F. McGraw, 86, of 2004 E. Washington St., Bloomington, died at 5:45 p.m. Monday (March 1, 2004) at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Bloomington.

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Krishna Seth BLOOMINGTON -- Krishna Seth, born on Oct. 8, 1922, died in a New York nursing home Saturday (Feb. 28, 2004) at the age of 81.

Livestock Veterinarian Numbers Seen Shrinking

BLOOMINGTON -- When Ron Nord attends veterinarian meetings, he notices that most of the doctors caring for food animals are getting older. Nord, a 33-year Bloomington veterinarian, wonders who will take their place. In 2000, only 15 of 86 University of Illinois veterinary medicine graduates chose to treat food animals or livestock.