Journal Gazette from Mattoon, Illinois • Page 3

Mattoon (111.) Journal Gazette Wednesday, July lititrt A.l EjOCilState City Scene -4 ell l)rJ YMCA car wash today MATTOON Members should stop by the YMCA from 1 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. today for a free car wash. The Member Appreciation Day event is being sponsored by YMCA the staff. V-V, Bagelfest Parade winners named MATTOON The winners of the Bagelfest Parade have been announced by parade organizers.

Closest to theme The radio station of Mattoon and Effingham with the large toaster; Most elaborate WalMart Su-percenter of Mattoon; and the grand prize winner named was Martin's IGA of Effingham. The winners are awarded trophies. There were more than 100 entries in the parade this year. Charged with criminal damage MATTOON A Mattoon man was arrested at 10th Street and Edgar Avenue at 11 p.m. Monday for criminal damage to Christopher A.

Lamanske, 26, of 913 Edgar Ave. is accused of damaging property belonging to Robert L. Swinford. Additional charges may be pending, police said. Area Focus By Rob Stroud StaffWriter CHARLESTON Roler Dunaway of Lerna won bragging rights to the county Tuesday by winning the four-wheel drive truck pull at the Coles County Fair, Dunaway's 1994 Dodge pulled 233 feet and 55 inches in a "pull off competition against Benny Cox of Mattoon.

Cox's 1995 Dodge pulled 215-58 in the "pull off." Both Dunaway and Cox pulled more than the 300-foot goal in the regular portion of the four-wheel drive truck pull, so they had to compete against each other in the "pull got the better of Dunaway in the regular pull. Cox pulled 311-62 and Dunaway pulled 305-90. Joseph Trueblood of Mattoon came in third in the regular pull. His 1997 CMC pulled 296-12. Trueblood did not accomplish a "full pull," but his effort impressed the audience and the truck pull's announcer Denny Wilson of Mattoon.

"If you could have seen the look on his face when he went by here you would have known that he was going to make it that far," Wilson told the audience. "He was determined," The Coles County Fair's first semi-trailer truck pull was also featured Tuesday. First place, Ron Lamb of West Terre Haute, Ind. He pulled 271-07 with his 1969 Freightliner. Second place, Jeff Darr of Piasa.

He pulled 247-67 with his 1996 Kenworth. Third place, Noble Doak of Mattoon. He pulled 195-19 with his 1987 International. The pull also included a 10,000 pound NA tractor pull. First place, John Jones of Odin.

He pulled if Photo by Ken TrevartViii Smoke belches from a tractor pulling at the fair First place, Mickey Shorter of Sullivan, He pulled 270-68 with his 1468 International. Second place, Tim Drake of pulled 266-18 pounds with his 1 150 Massey Ferguson. Third place, Dennis Cook Kincaid. He pulled 253-96 with his 1974 Oliver. 269-77 with his Massey Ferguson 1155.

Second place, Dennis Cook of Kinard. He pulled 269-53 with his 1974 Oliver 2255. Third place, Dustin MehrtensofMillstatt. He pulled 268-96 with his 1975 Oliver 2255 A 12,000 pound NA tractor pull was also featured. fC Ind.

of Pre-trial hearings set CHARLESTON Pre-trial hearings were set Tuesday for two Mattoon men who were allegedly part of a Coles County drug ring. James M. "Jimmy" Smith, 29, 1201 Stinson and Todd A. Thomason, 29, 617 N. 25th will each have pre-trial ings Dec.

7. Thomason was indicted last year on charges of controlled substance trafficking and criminal drug conspiracy. He allegedly sold cocaine and methamphetamine from shipments arranged by Lowell E. Kelsey, 44, of rural Mattoon. Smith, Kelsey's nephew, was also indicted last year.

At the time of the trial of Thomason's wife, Christina M. Thomason, Assistant State's Attorney John Watson's outline of evidence indicated that Smith would relate that he began receiving packages of cocaine in February 1995 and that he had drugs when he was at the Thomasons' residence. Christina Thomason was found guilty in a stipulated bench trial of a charge of keeping a building resorted to possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor. She was sentenced to one year of court supervision." Sullivan denies move for school sign board MftOl) Goat show winners named CHARLESTON The results from Monday's 4-H goat judging show at the Coles County Fair are as follows: Elizabeth Warner of Charleston, champion junior goat-purebred, reserve junior goat purebred, champion pair of does grade, champion senior goat purebred; Brandon Galeener of Martinsville, pion junior goat grade, champion senior goat grade; Jason Chapman of Oakland, reserve champion senior goat purebred, reserve champion pair of does purebred; Harlan Dyer of Humboldt, reserve champion senior goat grade; Jared Galeener of Martinsville, champion wether goat, senior goat showmanship; Allen Cobble of Charleston, junior goat showmanship; Justin Lang of Charleston, junior Pygmy goat showmanship, champion pygmy pair, Kyle Curtis of Oakland, champion junior pygmy, reserve champion senior pygmy, reserve champion pygmy wether; Brittany Lang of Charleston, reserve champion junior pygmy, champion senior pygmy, champion pygmy wether. Firefighters check the City fire hydrants tested Datebook By Jeff Kelly Staff Writer SULLIVAN The Sullivan City Council denied Sullivan High School's request on Monday to place a new electronic sign closer to the street The council received a note from the Tuscola Zoning Board sub-committee requesting a variance to allow the school's sign to be placed further out on the school property.

Council members voted against granting the request, but the city will allow the sign, which has a Coca-Cola advertisement on it, to be placed farther back on the property, closer to the High School itself. In other council matters: the Moultrie County Historical Society wrote a letter to the council asking if the city wished to purchase a one-room school building for a historical display. The old school, which is presently attached to the 4-H Center, are scheduled to be dis- Burch Continued from A1 used to buy landscaping equipment. Lynn Burch filed numerous documents in response to the bank's lawsuit, in which she referred to the bank and local law enforcement authorities as being unlawful. "You the lawmakers, the lawyers, and the judges, by your Poshard defends CHICAGO (AP) Democrat Glenn Poshard on Tuesday defended his vote against congressional clean-air legislation, saying it was an effort to save thousands of Illinois min-ingjobs.

As Republicans continued to air television ads attacking his environmental record, the Democratic candidate for governor denied that he had bowed to campaign contributors and pressured a federal agency to buy mantled. The council said it would probably want the school to be placed in Taber Park in Sullivan, but no definite decision was made Monday. Wayne Lindley, head of the Department of Accounts and Finances, will meet with the Historical Society to discuss the details of this matter: A representative from the Global Technical Service was present at Monday's meeting to inquire about bids for Sullivan's proposed early tornado warning system. The council announced that it will be taking bids for the siren system up until Aug. 24, 1998.

the sidewalk in front of a building at 1 E. Jefferson in Sulli-jvan is up for sale. This sidewalk goes down below the legal grade and has been blocked off for years. an intergovernmental city agreement was signed by the City Council to receive a $450,000 grant for the construction of a new water tower in Sullivan. actions have long relinquished your trust of the people and your last ounce of virtue," Lynn Burch wrote.

"I will protect from your legal plunder with whatever means necessary." The preliminary hearing was set for Sept. 3 to accommodate Reardon's schedule. The date required Burch to waive her right to a preliminary hearing within 30 days. clean-air vote "dirty" Illinois coal. "I make no apologies for fighting for those jobs," the Southern Illinois congressman told a news conference held in response to the ads aired by Republican rival George Ryan.

After the news conference, Poshard left for Springfield where an estimated 500 to 600 supporters attended a fund-raising dinner with tickets prices ranging from $150 to $2,500. Blood evidence was found at the Willisons' then-residence, 3504 Marion Ave. An autopsy showed that Mietzner's injuries, about six blows to the head, likely left large amounts of blood at the scene of the beating. The Willisons left Mietzner's car near the pond at the Sound edge of Coles County Memorial Airport, according to testimony. Hunters found Mietzner's body Dec.

9 under a bridge in rural Lerna. Wednesday Farmers Market on the Square, Charleston. 8:30 a.m. farmer's market at the Depot, ARcola. 9 a.m., Douglas County Board Budget and Finance Budget Hearing Sub-Committee, Douglas County Courthouse, Tuscola Noon-6 p.m., Red Cross blood drive, Wesley United Methodist Church, Charleston.

6 p.m., Mattoon water board meets, department office, 1201 Marshall Ave. 6:30 p.m., 4-H showmanship competition, Coles County Fair. 8 p.m., Miss Coles County Fair pageant, Coles County fair. Thursday 9 a.m., Budget Committee Meeting to discuss 1998-99 budget, Shelbyville Courthouse. Noon, Mattoon City Council meets, City Hall.

6:30 p.m., 4-H livestock auction, Coles County Fair. 6:30 p.m., Coles County Board Economic Development Committee meets, courthouse. 6:30 p.m., Charleston Playground and Recreation Board, recreation board room in the municipal building 8:30 a.m. Farmer's Market at the Depot, Areola. 7 p.m., Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission meets, commission office, third floor of the courthouse.

7:30 p.m., WEIC Talent Show, Coles County Fair. Arm Band Day, 15 p.m. at Coles County Fair. Armbands cost $10. Summer arts and crafts show, Cross County Mall.

7 p.m., Trucktractor pull, Coles County Fair. Photo by Ikuya Kurata. flow of a fire hydrant. Harrison Avenue. Thursday; Ninth Street to See-' ond Streetand Broadway Avenue to Woodlawn.

Friday: Subway to 13th Street and Broadway Avenue to Stinson Avenue. Saturday: 13th Street to ninth-Street and Broadway Avenue to! Stinson Avenue. Sunday: 33rd Street to city limit and Western Avenue to city limit. Monday: 21st Street to 27th Street and Western Avenue to city limit. Tuesday: 27th Street to 33rd.

Street and Western Avenue to city limit. In case of inclement weather, testing will be rescheduled lor another day. i JR'S FROSTY MUG $1.25 Bottles JR'S FROSTY MUG has banquet room available. Call ask us about it, 258-9083. KNOWLKS PM -Turkey sides or Bkd Potato Plus Dr.

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345-2624 WE'RE COMING TO MattoonChas area ELECTROLUX FREE Est.Free.PUDel-: Call Today 345-2782 FUNERALS SHARPE, Mary Elizabeth: Arrangements are incomplete MITCHELWERDAN MATTOON Firefighters continued Tuesday efforts to test every hydrant in the city during the next couple of weeks. Fire Chief Oren Lockhart advised residents not to do laundry on the day hydrants are tested in theirarea. He said firefighters will do their best to minimize stirring up the system. After testing is complete, Lockhart suggested residents check their faucets and remove any sediment that settles because of the testing. Today is the third day for the program that ends next week.

The rest of the schedule is as follows: Today: 14th Street to Eighth Street and Broadway Avenue to KOKOMOJOES Walleye Dinner, $2. 95 BINGO Amer Legion Sullivan Every Thurs Doors Open at 4pm 1st Game 6:20, $60, $100, $200, $500 games. Free meal to all Bingo players Thurs. 30th. Lic.B2097.

Free Meal to all Bingo Players Thurs the 30th. BRIAN'S PLACE4 9-BaIl Tourney 9pm $3 Pitchers DAIRY QUEEN Breakfast Served Mon-Sat Sun 8am-l Don't forget we serve full menu starting at 6am, (Hmbrgr, Fish, Chicken, Fries, etc) 913 Charleston, Matt or Phone in 235-0911 DAIRY QUEENS 2 Double Burgers $2 Now Thru 8-9-98 FULLTIME PRESSER at Harold's Cleaners. Inq, at 1109 Broadway from. FURTHER SUMMER KIDS REDUCTIONS 40-50 OFF FINAL WOM ENS RACK 70 OFF SANRIO 12 PRICE GUNNER BUC'S 16 oz Frosty Mugs of Bud Light, Open 'til lam. Hearings scheduled in Mietzner murder case on Aug.

18. The hearings would have taken place Tuesday, but Adam Willison's attorney, Assistant Public Defender Bob Dunst, wasn't available. The hearing for Trudy Willison was rescheduled as well so that both hearings can take place at the same time, said Coles County State's Attorney Steve Ferguson. Trudy Willison is represented by Public Defender Lon-nie Lutz. Both trials are scheduled to be gin Sept.

1, but neither side expects the trials to get underway by that date, Ferguson said. Both suspects have posted bond. 1 Mietzner was allegedly killed during a fight after he confronted the Willisons with'suspi-cions that they stole a camera from him, testimony has indicated. The testimony aso stated that Adam Willison might have taken the camera because Mietzner owed him money. By Janice Hunt StaffWriter CHARLESTON Pre-trial hearings were rescheduled Tuesday for the Mattoon couple charged with the murder of Aaron V.

Mietzner. Adam L. Willison, 25, and Trudy R. Willison, 29, are each charged with first-degree murder in the Nov. 3 death of Mietzner, also of Mattoon.

Both suspects will appear in court for pre-trial status hearings.