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~~~~~~~ Features ~~~~~~~
Lincoln youth help African students
[MARCH 14, 2003] Barb O’Donohue is the kind of person we all wish we could be. She is the most giving, caring, Christian woman Lincoln has to offer. O’Donohue went to Kenya, Africa, recently with as many supplies as the law would allow her to take with her. She will be living and working with the Pokot community in Kenya, helping them learn survival skills, educating their children, and bringing health and joy to the community. O’Donohue is a very special person, but she couldn’t have done this alone.
Many people went out of their way to donate things for O’Donohue to take with her. One group that took up that cause was the Lincoln Area YMCA Leaders Club. The Y Leaders Club is made up of 11 young people between 13 and 18 years old. Their purpose is to learn to become community leaders by serving their community and participating in leadership opportunities.
The group is preparing to go to Prague in the Czech Republic this summer for a youth convention, so they have been working long and hard to earn money for their trip.
However, upon hearing of O’Donohue’s work, this dedicated group of young leaders decided to donate one night of fund-raising receipts, equaling $100, to buy school supplies for the young Pokot children. With their money they were able to purchase supplies such as crayons, rulers and paper. They also threw in numerous packages of individually wrapped Life Savers just for the joy of the treat.
This community can be very proud of their Y Leaders Club: Emily and Ashley Roderick, Cara Slack, Jordan Tabb, Kelsey Washam, Rachel Tibbs, Andrew Stephenson, Whitney Kinchelor, Mallory Hinton, Alicia Wilson and Ebony King.
If anyone is interested in helping the club with their trip to Prague, please contact the Lincoln Area YMCA.
[Press release from Linda Marini,
Lincoln Area YMCA]
Previous articles:
Lincoln High School and The Oasis team up for Senior Dance 2003
Introducing a new page with special features for, about, from local teens
Attention, seniors: You could be facing personal financial stress when you go to college
~~~~~~~ Announcements ~~~~~~~
Youth invited to take the 'Current River Challenge'
[MARCH 7, 2003] University of Illinois Extension invites anyone 15-18 years old from Logan, Tazewell, Peoria, Woodford, Mason and Fulton counties to join them for the "Current River Float Challenge" from July 11 to 13. Those who take the challenge will have their choice of canoes or tubes to experience the Current River in Eminence, Mo.
Participants will be grouped into tribes, which will be rewarded during the survival ceremony at the end of the trip. They will also have the opportunity to camp, swim, float, have fun and meet new friends.
Space is limited. Cost for the trip is $140 per person. Half of the fee is required by April 1. To register or receive further information, call (309) 547-3711.
U of I Extension provides out-of-the-classroom educational opportunities that help people deal with the critical issues impacting their daily lives. We think that there is no challenge more important than preparing our young people for the world they will inherit. U of I Extension meets this challenge in a fun, action-oriented and practical manner.
[News release from the University of Illinois Extension, Logan County]
~~~~~~~ Hallway Buzz ~~~~~~~
Provided by the LCHS Advanced Public Speaking class
This week's question...
[MARCH 28, 2003] What effects do you think the elimination of extracurricular activities at C-EL will have on the students?
Adam McGee, junior
“I think that it depends on the student. If they are someone who is involved in extracurricular activities they will be affected, but there are other organizations in the community where they would be able to find extracurricular activities. It will have a definite effect, but it is able to be coped with.”
Cara Brewer, junior
“I think it would be unfair to the students, because when you enter high school, athletics and other extracurricular activities are of an extreme importance to most. This would create an unfair situation to those not given the opportunities to participate in grade school. “
Carrie Meyrick, senior
“Children are not going to have opportunities to discover any talent. They would miss out on the chance to “round out” their character with teamwork and such. Without activities to keep them busy they may turn to vandalism or worse. It is not fair to deprive kids of that opportunity.”
Audra O’Brien, sophomore
“It wouldn’t be good overall, but I guess it would give them more free time to work on school stuff and get involved in the community.”
~~ Teen or Teen Group of the Month ~~
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~~~ Places to Go & Things to Do ~~~
Healthy living and fun too
Athletics
Dance instruction
Audra's Studio of Dance, 214 S. Kickapoo, 732-9137
Susan Collier School of Dance, 726 S. Spring, Mount Pulaski, 792-5590 or 486-6252
LCHS clubs
Lincoln Gator Swim Club
Heidi Heidbreder, coach
Lincoln Park District
Primm Road, 732-8770
Lincoln Public Library
725 Pekin, 732-8878 or 732-5732
Martial arts
Lincoln Tae Kwon Do, 918 Woodlawn Road, 735-3363
YMCA
Activity center, 721 Wyatt Ave., 732-9935
Administrative office, 319 W. Kickapoo, 735-3915
Other lessons and activities
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Entertainment
Free program March 27: "Songs of War and Songs of Peace," with Cat Catalani
Movies
For the latest local movies and videos, check these links:
Classic film series, sponsored by the Logan County Arts Association, at Lincoln Cinemas, monthly on the second Thursday, 7 p.m., (217) 735-4422
Performances
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Lincoln Community Theatre, 735-2614
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~~~ Ask the Drug Prevention Lady ~~~
The "Drug Prevention Lady" is Kristi Lessen, substance abuse prevention specialist from Logan-Mason Mental Health (a division of Mental Health Centers of Central Illinois). She can be contacted at lessen.kristin@mhsil.com.
This feature is for educational purposes and not intended to be an alternative to emergency services. In case of emergency, dial 911.
[MARCH 21, 2003]
Dear Drug Prevention Lady --
How does crystal meth affect your body in the future?
Dear Student --
Crystal meth, methamphetamine, crystal, crank, junk, speed, go, tweek or ice can have many long-term effects on a person. Long-term effects include:
--malnutrition
--liver damage
--brain damage
--fatal kidney and lung disorders
--permanent psychological problems
--stroke
--coma
--death
Meth dangerously increases you heart rate and blood pressure. The extra energy leads to convulsions and tremors. Meth is more harmful than cocaine and heroin. It takes away your appetite for everything except meth, resulting in a pale complexion, sunken eyes and cheeks, and rotten teeth. If you or someone you know uses meth, get help. Quitting meth is a slow and difficult process. The addict needs the assistance of a drug treatment facility.
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Dear Drug Prevention Lady --
How can taking one Yellow Jacket pill cause a healthy young person to have a heart attack? How do Yellow Jackets work?
Dear Student --
Yellow Jackets contain ephedra. Any product (Yellow Jackets, Stacker, Black Beauties, Xenadrine, etc.) that contains ephedra, or ephedra-containing alkaloids, can cause heart attacks. Ephedra is a stimulant that acts on the central nervous system. Most of the serious injuries that occur with the use of ephedra involve high blood pressure that can cause bleeding in the brain, a stroke or a heart attack. When ephedra is taken in combination with caffeine (Mountain Dew, Code Red, Pepsi, etc.) there is an increase in the potential for other adverse effects.
Reactions with the use of ephedra include nervousness, dizziness, tremors, insomnia, dizziness, skin flushing, tingling, vomiting, toxic psychosis, skin reactions, alterations in blood pressure or heart rate, headache, gastrointestinal distress, chest pain, myocardial infarction (heart attack), hepatitis, stroke, seizures, psychosis and death.
Children, adolescents, older or chronically ill people, and pregnant women or women who are breast-feeding should not take this product. In addition, anyone with diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, prostate enlargement, nervousness, anorexia, insomnia, suicidal tendencies, excess thyroid activity, stomach ulcers or bulimia is at increased risk of the dangerous effects of ephedra.
At this time, dietary supplements (such as Yellow Jackets) do not need approval from the Food and Drug Administration before they are sold. There is no rule for these manufacturers to follow when creating these products. Each of the tablets may have a different amount of ephedra.
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Dear Drug Prevention Lady --
Can you become physically and mentally addicted to marijuana? Is it more of an enjoyment to do?
Dear Student --
Yes, you can become physically and mentally (psychologically) addicted to marijuana. With physical addiction, your body needs the substance in order to function. With mental or psychological addiction, your mind thinks it needs the substance in order to function. Marijuana can cause a number of negative effects. After an extended period of marijuana use, a user may experience withdrawal, depression, fatigue and a lack of motivation. Smoking any substance -- marijuana included -- increases your risk of developing pneumonia, lung cancer and other illnesses. People may think they are smoking marijuana because they "enjoy it," but in reality they are addicted and are unable to quit on their own. If you know someone who smokes marijuana, urge him or her to stop or get help. The longer the facts are ignored, the more chances people take with their health and well-being.
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~ Substance Abuse Prevention Program is paid for in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services.
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