Mattoon man in the running for top spot

MATTOON – Another area resident is poised to take national leadership for an organization serving veterans: Tommie Cisna is hoping to become the Sons of the American Legion's national commander in 2008.

Cisna, a 47-year-old Mattoon resident, will be named the leading candidate in August. He'll most likely take that position in August 2008 and hold it until August 2009.

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