Obituary for William “Sonny” Jeffers of Mount Carmel
William Bryant Sonny Jeffers died July 22 2018 at Mount Carmel with family by his side. A celebration of life will be held Aug 4 at First Baptist Church with visitation from 1 to 4 PM officiated by Randy Mullinax. A private burial will follow. Born April 21 1934 in Providence KY he lived a full life as a teacher, businessman and community volunteer. He and Mary Lou Meritt married in 1954 and had four decades of marriage plus twelve grandchildren and many relatives. He owned an insurance agency and later Now Realty, retiring in 2007. He supported Kiwanis Shriners the Chamber and Disaster Relief and loved football and his Aces. Memorials may go to The Food Pantry at First Baptist Church.
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Mike) White
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Carolyn) Jeffers
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Bob) Brewer
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Eric) Czachorski
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Alisha) White
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Melvin Ray Vaughn dies at 82 after lifelong service and basketball passion
Melvin Ray Vaughn 82 formerly of Mt Carmel Illinois passed away July 28 2018 surrounded by family Born January 7 1936 he married Shari Camp November 19 1958 Their 60th anniversary would have been this fall He served in the US Army 1958 1960 taught math 31 years coached basketball and softball and earned District Coach of the Year 1977 A devoted grandfather and church member he enjoyed restoring a 55 Chevy Jazz games and coffee with friends Visitation August 2 with service at Short Funeral Home Highland Memorial Cemetery burial Donations to First General Baptist Church Building Fund.
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Mary Margaret Malatesta 96 Mattoon to Indianapolis
Mary Margaret Malatesta 96 born September 19 1921 Mattoon died July 28 2018 in Indianapolis She was a member of St Joan of Arc Catholic Church Indianapolis a Marian University longtime teacher and former U S Adjutant General School instructor She is survived by cousins and was preceded by her parents and brother Graveside services set for 2 p m Friday August 3 at St Marys Cemetery Memorials to St Marys Catholic.
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Peter) Malatesta
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Senate Extends Flood Insurance Program Four Months
The Senate approved an four month extension of the National Flood Insurance Program by 86 to 12, keeping coverage for nearly five million homeowners and businesses. The move preserves policy renewals during hurricane season while lawmakers push for long term reforms. President Trump signed the measure hours before expiry.
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Endurance Training Cuts Inflammation in Obesity Study
A University of Illinois Urbana Champaign study shows six weeks of endurance exercise lowers circulating inflammatory progenitor cells in obese adults. These stem cells raise risks for heart disease and diabetes. increasing activity by small daily steps can reduce tissue inflammation significantly. Dean Karnazes is cited as endurance example with extreme feats.
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Nutrition Facts label literacy and safety tips
Reader notes explain how to read Nutrition Facts on foods and emphasize serving size and daily value for a 2000 calorie diet. Scam alert warns seniors about Medicare verification calls and social security data risks. Password practices prompt safer storage and caution against writing answers. A submission suggests adding a speed limit line on shipping addresses for fun.
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More security at Lollapalooza festival in Chicago
The Chicago Tribune reports increased security at Lollapalooza with more officers new bag restrictions and airportlike screening at Grant Park entrances for the four day event headliners include Bruno Mars Jack White and Arctic Monkeys festival opens Thursday Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said no threats are known.
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