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A2 LOCAL FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2013 DECATUR, ILLINOIS www.herald-review.com Winning numbers selected Thursday in the Illinois State Lottery: My 3 Evening 4-5-8 My 3 Midday 4-7-8 Pick Three-Midday 6-0-4 Pick Three-Evening 6-4-2 Pick Four-Midday 9-0-4-7 Pick Four-Evening 2-3-1-2 Lucky Day Lotto 04-05-08-10-24 Lotto jackpot $6.8 million Mega Millions jackpot $83 million Powerball jackpot $95 million yv 0 vR Lottery numbers online: www.herald-review.comlottery Events Dancing Dance for the Cure Benefit Dance, 7 p.m.. Prairie Land Dance Club, Decatur. (21 7) 428-1 560. Etc. 62nd Annual Mineral, Gem, and Jewelry Show, 9 a.m., Macon County Fairgrounds, Decatur.

$5. (217)233-1164. 9th Annual Benefit Auction for the Moultrie County Beacon, 4 p.m., Otto Center, Arthur. (217) 728-7396. Celebration Arts Festival, 10 a.m., Eastern Illinois University, Charleston.

Clinton Community YMCA Life-guarding Class, 6 p.m., Clinton Community YMCA. $325. Fairy Tale Ball, 6 p.m., Children's Museum of Illinois, Decatur. Friends of Barclay Library Book and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Barclay Public Library; War- rensburg. Kindle Class, 10 a.m., Decatur Public Library Computer Lab. (217) 424-2900. Rotary District 6490's Annual Conference, 6:30 p.m., Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Normal. Splish Splash Water Aerobics, 6:15 a.m., DMH Wellness Center, Forsyth.

(217)876-4249. Warrensburg Community Rummage Sales, noon, Warrensburg. (217)855-4914. Exhibits Anne Lloyd Gallery, Madden Arts Center, Decatur. Arts in Education Spring Exhibit.

(217) 423-3189. David Erlanson Gallery, Richland Community College, Decatur. Watercolor paintings and calligraphy of Jiang Rizeng. (217) 875-7211, ext. 386.

Decatur Airport Gallery, Decatur Airport. Pam Marty water-colors. Gallery 510, Gallery 510, Urbana. May contain adult content $14. (217) 333-6280.

Health Art as Therapy, 8 a.m., Cancer Care Center of Decatur Complementary Medicine Art Rooms. (217) 876-4700. Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m., Illini Central High School, Mason City. 1-800-733-2767. Seniors Decatur-Macon County Senior Center.

(217) 429-1239. Fitness Class, 10 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m. Support Groups Alcoholics Anonymous: Road to Recovery, noon, St. John's Episcopal Church, Decatur. Open discussion meeting.

(217) 422-3766. Contact us Submissions of items for the Herald Review calendar must be in made in writing and received by noon Monday the week prior to publication. Mail items to Calendar, Herald Review, 601 E. William Decatur, IL 62523-1142 or email Phone calls will not be accepted. Tomorrow's highlight Confidential On-Site Paper Shredding, 9 a.m., Mount Zion District Library.

Five containers allowed. Seeing Daylight, 8 p.m., Clinton Eagles. Taylor Wagner Band, 9 p.m., The Iron Keg, Shelbyville. On Stage "Cinderella," 7:30 p.m., Cerro Gordo Middle School Gymnasium. $4.

"Out of Order," 6:30 p.m., Con-klin's Bam II Dinner Theatre, Good-field. $35. (309) 965-2545. "Spring Awakening," 7:30 p.m., Krannert Center Colwell Playhouse, Urbana. $16.

(217) 333-6280. "Spring Awakening," 7:30 p.m., Millikin University Albert Taylor Theatre, Decatur. (217) 424-6318. "Xanadu," 7 p.m., Mattcon High School Gymnasium. $6.

(217) 238-7800. "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," 7 p.m., Masonic Temple, Decatur. $15. Studiodance II, 7 p.m., 9 p.m., Krannert Center Studio Theatre, Devin demons Band with Gra-cia Harrison, 9 p.m., Sliderz, Decatur. DJ Calio and Mr.

Loc, 10 p.m., Feeling Lucky Lounge and Package, Decatur. DJ Karaoke with Kim Rambo, 8:30 p.m., Harley's Hideout, Dalton City. Docta LD DJKaraoke, 9 p.m., Curly's Bar and Pizza, Decatui. Hat Trick, 8 p.m., Lock Stock Barrel, Decatur. Just Judy Karaoke, 8 p.m.

The Den, Decatur. Karaoke with Cindy, 9 p.m.. Friendly Bar and Grill, Decatur. Main Hangar Comedy Hour with Scott Long and Mat Alano-Martin, 8:30 p.m., The Main Hangar, Decatur. Ages 21 and up.

Open Jukebox, 8 p.m.. The Den, Decatur. Riverbottom Nightmare Band, 9 p.m., Rusty Spur Saloon, Decatur. calendar every Thursday EVENTS: mental problems or abuse drugs or alcohol. The plan calls for the state police to issue licenses to qualified applicants, but county sheriffs and municipal police chiefs could contest the applications.

Its failure in the House came after months of test votes aimed at determining what provisions might win approval. Chicago-area lawmakers argued for strict limits on who could get a permit, saying allowing more guns in the state's largest city could make gun violence even worse there. "This is not something I'd like to see on a CTA train in my district," said state Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago. think there should be restrictions on this," said state Rep.

Will Davis, D- fan. Decatur. Marianna Anderson water-colors. Macon County History Museum and Prairie Village, Macon County History Museum and Prairie Village, Decatur. $2, ages 12 and under 422-4919.

Perkinson Art Gallery, Millikin University, Decatur. Martha Jackson paintings. (217) 424-6227. Rock Springs Nature Center Galleries, Rock Springs Conservation Center, Decatur. Diana Manning photography and Delores Rice Logue artwork.

(217) 423-7708. Second Floor Gallery, Decatur Public Library. Tom Crawford abstract paintings. Music Gary Osterhoff, 8 p.m., Bement Country Opry. $10.

(217) 877-6499. Nightlife Altered Ego, 9 p.m., Timbuktu Saloon, Decatur. -i ii'iffifliiitfrlfrar mal for the start of the growing season, said Jennie Atkins, Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring Program Manager at the Illinois State Water Survey. Nafziger said farmers shouldn't rush planting because damage from working or planting in soils that are too wet can more than offset gains related to early planting. "While we hope to get much of our crop planted by the end of April, what happens after planting remains a lot more important to the corn crop than the exact date we are able to plant," Nafziger said.

"We need look back only one year to see that early planting does not guarantee high yields." (217) 421-6986 Association and winner of the Money Smart Kid essay contest, said it's critical for people to know how to manage their finances. "If you can't handle money, you'll struggle throughout your whole life," said Ragle, who won $1,000 for his essay, which focused on how much it costs to go to college and how he planned to pay for it. Ragle will attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign this fall, where he hopes to major in engineering. Richland students Cheyanne Marston and Tina Cooper also won scholarship money through the Richland Community College Business Plan contest, a new competition for this year's Money Smart Week. Topinka is hopeful this year's Money Smart Week programs will draw a lot of people.

"Be money smart, and it will pay off in the long run," she said. (217)421-7963 Jt nfe? safes' -vs Herald ReviewLisa Morrison The water was rising along roadways, such as on U.S. 36 approaching Hammond. Herald ReviewJim Bowling Keith Brown, Golden Oldies Farm co-owner, hands out freshly cut lettuce as Aiden Stoutenborough, 4, of Bulpitt and his grandmother Diana Morrow watch at the end of the Seeding Party for the "Watch Me Grow" group Plan your week with our LAKE Continued from A1 U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that the city was in a drought region from March 27, 2012, to Feb.

5. The lake level is being kept at roughly 613.5 feet to 614 feet above sea level. City officials have also monitored the area south of the Lake Decatur dam for the presence of Asian carp, which like to swim upstream and had previously been spotted there. Construction of an Asian carp barrier spanning the length of the dam is slated for this summer. Increased rainfall also creates challenges for the city's water treatment process.

Alexander said the increased flow produces more sediment and dirt in the water. "It does impact our ability to treat the water, but not to a high degree," he said. "This water Sand Creek Conservation Area is closed due to the heavy rains and flooding. For more information, call the Macon County Conservation District Information Line at (217) 421-7493 or visit www.macon courrtyconser vation.org. plant was built specifically to treat lake water that was influenced by agricultural watersheds like the Lake Decatur watershed." Meteorologist Ernie Goetsch of the National Weather Service said Decatur received 1.62 inches of water between 7 a.m.

and 1 p.m. Thursday. Macon County remains under a flash flood watch until 7 a.m. today. The Illinois River could reach record levels in the coming days in several locations, he said.

The Sangamon River at Monticello is also forecasted to reach a peak level of 16 feet by Saturday. Goetsch said motorists should be aware of their surroundings and not drive through standing water. FINANCIAL Continued from A1 Developing good financial habits and cultivating financial literacy are some of the goals of Macon County Money Smart Week, which will be April 20 to 27. Providing several financial workshops, such as Money Smart Kids Read on April 20, Building a Better Budget on April 22 and Helpful Tips for Applying for Your First Home Loan on April 25, organizers hope that Macon County families will take advantage of the free financial information. "The big thing is that it's never too early to start teaching your children about money," said Gretchen Murphy, chairwoman of Macon County Money Smart Week.

"It's so important to teach financial literacy as early as possible, and I think the state of Illinois has shown us what not to do." Topinka agreed. "Illinois has billions of dollars in unpaid bills, but legis- Ell MORE Homewood. "I just think this goes way too far, way too far. I hope that we're prepared." But supporters said tougher gun laws have not reduced violence in Chicago. "The gun laws in Chicago, the tight gun laws, do not work," said state Rep.

Jerry Costello, D-Smithton. "Chicago's not an island. It's only an island because it's been a terrible, crime-ridden, gang-banging city for so long," said state Rep. David Reis, R-Willow Hill. Phelps said allowing people to carry guns in public could make violent areas of Chicago safer.

"The criminals know. They don't fear retaliation," Phelps said. The legislation is House Bill 997. kurt.ericksonlee.net(217) 782-4043 cil, which is helping to tie art into the program. Pinnamaraju said the group worked with Baby TALK, which received a grant from the Arts Council.

Pinnamaraju hopes to add a fence with a large canvas by the garden in Garman Park to display participants' artwork and keep it up year after year for them to see as they grow older. The Decatur Park District allows the group use of the plots in Garman Park for free, Pinnamaraju said. Baby TALK visits the program every other week to share books related to gardening. Pinnamaraju said it's all intended to start children thinking in a sustainable manner. "At our age, it's hard to get it in our mind," Pinnamaraju said.

"At their age, they soak it all up with good habits." Other activities for the children include weeding and watering the garden, a visit from a local beekeeper and harvesting potatoes at Golden Oldies Farm. Pinnamaraju hopes to start composting at Garman Park this year. (217) 421-7972 Herald Review Postmaster Send address changes to: Herald Review; 601 E. William St, Decatur, IL 62523-1142. Eight-week subscription rates are: Carrier hometeliv-ered, mail $54.64 (USPS 150-800).

The Herald Review Is published daily at 601 E. William St by Lee Publishing, a subsidiary of Lee Enterprises. Periodical postage paid at Decatur, Illinois post office. CONCEALED Continued from A1 "no" votes, split largely between downstate and Cook County lawmakers. Under the legislation, concealed-carry licenses would cost $100, with $70 going to the Illinois State Police for operating the system and $30 going to upgrade the transfer of mental health records from counties to the state The measure calls for licenses to be processed within 90 days.

They would be good for five years. In order to receive a license, the applicant must have a valid FOID card and must prove they have taken 10 hours of training, including live firing. They must also certify they don't have DIRT Continued from A1 Stoutenborough and other adults with young children visited Golden Oldies Farm near Macon last week for a seed planting party. Fresh, chemical-free produce is grown at Golden Oldies as part of its community supported agriculture program. Morrow, who works with the Decatur is Growing Gardeners program, was happy to pass on some of her expertise to Aiden as they planted seeds together and put dirt in handmade newspaper seed holders.

"This shows him you can grow your own food," Morrow said. "You don't have to go to the store. I want him to try new things. That's difficult when you're 4." The Watch Me Grow program is getting an earlier start than last year, allowing more options of vegetables to grow, said Sierra Brown, who owns and operates Golden Oldies Farm along with her husband, Keith. The Browns will watch for the seeds to start growing and then bring all the seed holders to Gar-man Park in Decatur, where the group meets throughout the summer.

The Browns were happy to show off their farm to even the youngest of visitors. "This is another outreach to kids," Sierra Brown said. "We want to give them more exposure to different crops." The children planted numerous types of seeds, from lettuce, radishes, green beans, summer squash and basil. Instead of just having the usual tomatoes, Sierra Brown was hoping the children would be even more interested in fun plants such as cherry tomatoes. The group plans to meet at 6 p.m.

every Thursday through the warm weather Ads blast Sanford WASHINGTON (AP) House Democrats are launching their first television ad against former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford in a special congressional election, arguing that the Republican broke voters' trust in 2009 when he used taxpayer money to travel to Argentina to visit his mistress at the time. "When you see water and it's over the road, you really don't know what is underneath," he said. "We always advise: turn around, don't drive through flooded roadways, take another route." The rain has halted hopes for corn planting to begin, but farmers still have time to get started. Yield potential is not yet at risk from delayed planting, said Emerson Nafziger, a University of Illinois crop sciences professor.

"While planting date responses vary among years and sites in our research, we can consider the planting date response to be flat for the month of April, with losses starting to pick up slowly in early May," Nafziger said. After last year's drought, soil moisture levels are nor When a family is drowning in debt, the worst thing they can do is apply for more credit Judy Baar Topinka, Illinois comptroller lators continue to want to borrow more money," she said. "If you don't fix the underlying problem, though, all you do is add to your debt. You've got to fix the system, not just the symptom." Topinka said Illinois' problems are synonymous with the problems a lot of families are currently facing. "When a family is drowning in debt, the worst thing they can do is apply for more credit cards," she said.

"Poor financial decisions can have devastating effects, and the solution begins with education." Mark Ragle, a senior at Decatur Lutheran School months starting in mid- to late May, organizer Vasudha Pin-namaraju said. Updates about its activities can be found on the Watch Me Grow Facebook page, Pinnamaraju said. The idea for the project started last summer, but Pinnamaraju said it didn't have all the grants it needed secured until June. The early April weather was still cool and damp for the seeding party, but the spirits of the children were just as high. Some of the children tried a piece of parsnip Keith Brown had cut up for them, while others seemed to want nothing to do with it.

Pinnamaraju said the group is primarily geared toward children ages 2 to 5 to get them interested in healthy eating habits and having an idea of where their food comes from. "It's not second nature to most kids," said Peggy Baity, who brought her 4-year-old daughter Grace to the farm after participating with the group last year. "It's a seed I want to plant with her." Baity likes the community aspect of the project. She found out about it through the Decatur Area Arts Coun in South Carolina The ad features grainy images of a man walking through the woods, a reference to staffers telling the media that Sanford was hiking the Appalachian Trail when he was actually in Argentina with the woman who is now his fiancee. The commercial says that Sanford violated the trust of voters..