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A variety of beer is, of course, an essential fixture of the American football appetizer spread, and this goes doubly for the Super Bowl. There are plenty of ways, however, to incorporate flavorful craft brews into cooking beyond their primary purpose as beverages. A carefully selected brew can be used in the creation of a variety of tasty pre- and post-game foods.

Central Illinois’ first snowfall of 2012 is giving drivers a late start on brushing up on winter driving habits. While local preparedness experts advise getting homes and cares ready before the first storm hits; the reality is that doesn’t always happen.

Two Peoria schools are benefiting for a new dedication to recycling. The Peoria Disposal Company presented Northmoore primary and St. Philomena grade school each with a check for $3,000. Students at the two schools are winners in a competition to register participants for recycling programs.

Pro Livestock Marketing is launching the first comprehensive online sales portal for livestock and breed stock. ProLivestockMarketing.com has designed a virtual sales barn that allows people to buy and sell cattle, swine, sheep, goats, horses, rodeo stock, show animals, specialty animals, semen and embryos across the country and internationally.

Bock\'s Neck Straps provide speed of process and the efficiency necessary to identify and process a large number of animals and get them to sale quickly. They are used in ranching and wildlife conservation efforts that require large numbers of animals to be quickly and easily identified.

T/CCI Manufacturing has been selected by Claas GmbH of Harsewinkel, Germany as an OE supplier of A/C compressors for their AVERO and TUCANO combines. T/CCi, the manufacturer of Que Products compressors, was chosen for these two applications.

It is the number one reason women in the United States undergo hysterectomy surgery – uterine fibroids. A uterine fibroid is the most common benign tumor of a women’s uterus. Fibroids develop within the uterine wall or attach to it. Some studies suggest fibroids are common in as many as 70% of Caucasian women and 80% of African American women by age 50.

All it took for Dick Bodine to start his business was a $20 down payment on an industrial vacuum tank. Over the years, the business grew into what is now known as Bodine Services of the Midwest, a Decatur-based industrial cleaning company.

Bock\'s Neck Straps provide speed of process and the efficiency necessary to identify and process a large number of animals and get them to sale quickly. They are used in ranching and wildlife conservation efforts that require large numbers of animals to be quickly and easily identified.

Sophie Ozier has to get up early today. Really early. "Our wake-up call is, I think, 2 a.m.," the Cerro Gordo High School junior said with a rueful smile. "Then, we go stand in line for three hours until the parade starts." The parade in question is Macy's annual Thanksgiving Day Parade through the streets of New York City, and Sophie, who plays the euphonium, will be marching in the parade as part of Macy's Great American Marching Band.

A Wisconsin-based company has acquired the architectural and engineering divisions of the Devonshire Group. MSA Professional Services of Baraboo, Wis., acquired ASD Architects and HDC Engineering on Nov. 1. Both ASD and HDC will take the MSA Professional Services name and continue to have offices on the third and fourth floors of Champaign's Devonshire Corporate Tower.

Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services is launching a new program to honor veterans who have chosen to be cremated. “Honor Flags, Honor Heroes” allows both veterans and retired flags to be joined together in a patriotic cremation service. This program serves as a tribute to veterans as well as a way to properly dispose of old or worn United States flags. Decatur community members are invited to contribute to this program by donating their old American flags.

Employees at Consociate Dansig are engaged in a friendly competition during which they hope to get healthier and help the community at the same time. The iCan Challenge, a contest that rewards employees for their weight loss by contributing to local food banks, is a part of the ongoing Prevention Plan Challenge, a national wellness initiative being spearheaded locally by Consociate Dansig and Decatur Memorial Hospital in conjunction with Florida-based U.S. Preventive Medicine. The companies announced the yearlong challenge last September.

The Chautauqua Auditorium Preservation Committee got a boost in its fundraising efforts when the winner of the car raffle donated the cash prize back to the committee. Dr. Jeffrey Pfeiffer and his family presented the $25,000 donation to the committee Saturday, pushing the fundraising effort over the $100,000 mark.

The LPGA State Farm Classic distributed $288,761 to Central Illinois charity organizations today during a presentation event at Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield. The money, raised at the 35th Anniversary Tournament in June, will support the efforts of many area charities including Inner City Mission, St. John’s Children’s Hospital and UCP Land of Lincoln.
The LPGA State Farm Classic distributed $288,761 to Central Illinois charity organizations today during a presentation event at Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield. The money, raised at the 35th Anniversary Tournament in June, will support the efforts of many area charities including Inner City Mission, St. John’s Children’s Hospital and UCP Land of Lincoln. The money raised this year includes $23,000 generated through the Birdies for Charity effort, a new fundraising initiative which allowed any charities to solicit pledges for birdies made during the tournament. “I can’t think of a better way to wrap up our 35th Anniversary year. Thanks to our supporters and sponsors, we were able to increase charity donations from last year’s tournament by 35 percent and help a record number of charities,” LPGA State Farm Classic Tournament Chair Desiree Logsdon said. “Year after year, the community along with our sponsors, make it possible for the LPGA State Farm Classic to make a significant impact on organizations dedicated to helping communities all over Central Illinois and we’re grateful for their support.” The $288,761 in charitable contributions from the 2010 LPGA State Farm Classic brings the total amount of contributions made to area charities since 1980 to nearly $3.5 million. In 2010, the tournament once again increased the number of primary charities that receive donations to 17, up from 14 in 2009 and 11 in 2008. “Our partners understand the strain many charity organizations have been under over the last few years, bringing in fewer donations and serving more people in need in a struggling economy. Once again, they have gone above and beyond to support the organizations that help thousands in Central Illinois and we are thankful for their commitment to the Tournament and the community,” said LPGA State Farm Classic Executive Director Kate Peters. “State Farm is proud to support this Tournament and help the charities who make such a measurable difference in our communities,” said Todd Fischer Manager of National Sponsorships for State Farm®. “This event: the staff, players, fans, volunteers and spectators have become a big part of the State Farm family over the last 17 years and we’re grateful for the efforts everyone put into this event to make it such a tremendous success.” The contributions to 2010 LPGA State Farm Classic charitable partners include: Girl Scouts of Central Illinois $5,000 Contact Ministries $15,000 Helping Hands of Springfield $7,500 The Hope Institute $5,000 Inner City Mission $5,000 M.E.R.C.Y. Communities $13,000 Soujourn Shelter & Services $5,000 Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony $3,000 SPARC $10,000 Illinois CASA $10,000 UCP Land of Lincoln $23,000 St. John’s Children’s Hospital $30,000 Memorial Medical Center $30,000 Central Illinois Foodbank $10,000 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital $15,000 Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery $15,000 Big Brothers Big Sisters – Illinois Capital Region $25,000 (In technology from IBM) TOTAL AMOUNT GIVEN TO CHARITY SINCE 1980 $3,468,955.69 The LPGA State Farm Classic is currently accepting applications from organizations interested in receiving charitable donations generated by the 2011 State Farm Classic Tournament. Interested organizations can request an application by contacting Tanya Cooper at (217) 787-5742 or via e-mail at Tanya@lpgastatefarmclassic.com. Completed applications must be submitted to the State Farm Classic office no later than Monday, November 15, 2010. For more information visit www.lpgastatefarmclassic.com

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Our high energy Canadian friends are heating up the Rachael Ray show with hi tech, super cute swimsuits. These snazzy suits have a sewn on icon that changes color when the UV rays get high. Our high energy Canadian friends are heating up the Rachael Ray show with hi tech, super cute swimsuits. These snazzy suits have a sewn on icon that changes color when the UV rays get high. Our high energy Canadian friends are heating up the Rachael Ray show with hi tech, super cute swimsuits. These snazzy suits have a sewn on icon that changes color when the UV rays get high.


To help celebrate 85 years of service, DCC has refreshed the Neal Tire brand,
To help celebrate 85 years of service, DCC has refreshed the Neal Tire brand, bringing to the forefront their rich history as a full service auto center. Neal Tire is more than just tires.

DCC Marketing is working with the Decatur Area Education Coalition to drive a new community wide initiative that educates residents on the positive efforts and impact education has on the community.

T/CCI Manufacturing recognized for contributions to advancements in air conditioning for millitary vehicles