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‘Magnificent' gift enhances
Family Resiliency Program
[DEC.
11, 2002]
URBANA — Chancellor Nancy
Cantor has announced an $11.5 million gift from Doris and Jay
Christopher and The Pampered Chef Ltd. to support the Family
Resiliency Program at the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign. The gift provides funds for a new building, a
maintenance endowment and an endowed chair.
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"This magnificent gift reflects the
Christophers' extraordinary vision and generosity in supporting a
program of research and teaching directed so immediately at a
critical societal need," said Cantor. "Healthy families are the
basis for a healthy society."
The building constructed with the
Christophers' gift, expected to be completed in early 2005, will be
the culmination of a lifelong interest by Doris Christopher in
family resiliency. It will become the base for innovative research,
education and outreach initiatives designed to enrich the well-being
of children, individuals and families.
"Today's families are challenged in so
many ways," Doris Christopher said. "The goal of the new facility is
to focus on learning more about what makes families strong and able
to meet the challenges of the 21st century."
The Family Resiliency Program is
located in the department of human and community development, part
of the university's College of Agricultural, Consumer and
Environmental Sciences. The department focuses specifically on
research and education programs directed at the lives of
individuals, families and communities.
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"We currently have the most talented
group of emerging scholars in human development and family studies
ever in the college's history," said Robert Easter, dean of the
College of ACES. "And the Christophers' and The Pampered Chef gift
is particularly timely, because it addresses a societal need in ways
that will directly benefit our state and nation."
To further enhance the Family
Resiliency Program, The Pampered Chef has established an endowed
chair in human and community development. The chair holder will be
an expert in some aspect of family resiliency, such as balancing
work and life, family stress and coping, or community-family
linkages.
"The recipient of the first endowed
chair will have a wonderful opportunity to pursue scholarship in
family resiliency, as well as to enhance the national and
international visibility of the Family Resiliency Program," said
Constance Shapiro, the head of the department of human and community
development. "At a time in our nation's history when families face
unique challenges and communities strive to marshal critical
resources, the professor holding the endowed chair will be uniquely
positioned to address these concerns with rigorous scholarship."
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Doris Christopher and The Pampered Chef
Doris Christopher graduated from the
University of Illinois in 1967 with a degree in home economics. Her
first job was teaching high school home economics. She went on to
work for the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service,
teaching adults. That experience became the foundation for her
business. One of The Pampered Chef's goals is to educate adults in
the kitchen and make their time there efficient and enjoyable.
In 1980, Christopher started a
home-based business because she wanted to keep a presence in the
business world while maximizing time to raise her two daughters and
make a home for her family. The business grew into The Pampered
Chef, a direct-selling company that offers high-quality kitchen
tools through home demonstrations.
The Pampered Chef is now a
multimillion-dollar business occupying 780,000 square feet,
employing more than 1,100 staff in the home office and supporting
more than 71,000 Kitchen Consultants across Canada, Germany, the
United Kingdom and the United States.
The author of "Come to the Table"
(Warner Books, 1999), Christopher consistently has been recognized
by Working Woman magazine as one of the "Top 500 Women Business
Owners." She has served as the chair of the board of directors of
the Direct Selling Association in Washington, D.C. Her additional
board memberships include America's Second Harvest, Dominican
University School of Business Advisory Council, the Better Business
Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois, and the University of
Illinois Foundation.
Christopher also is a member of Chicago
Network, the Direct Selling Association and the Committee of 200.
For
resources on family resiliency, visit
http://www.familyresiliency.uiuc.edu/.
[U
of I news
release]
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Tips for a
bright, safe
holiday lighting season
[NOV.
27, 2002]
URBANA — Holiday lighting
has always been an enjoyable way to celebrate the season and
beautify your home. If you’re planning a holiday lighting display,
the Safe Electricity public awareness program reminds you to avoid
potential safety hazards as you place holiday lights.
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"Lights on a tree or other places add
so much to the festivity of the season, but they need to be checked
and used properly," says Molly Hall, director of the Safe
Electricity program. "We encourage everyone to take a few extra
minutes to avoid the risk of electric shock or fire."
Keep these tips in mind when decorating
with lights:
• Use only lights that have been safety tested and approved by
Underwriters Laboratory. Look for the UL label on the box and on
each string.
• If you use a fresh-cut tree,
frequently water it and place it away from heat sources, such as
heat registers, fireplaces, radiators and televisions.
• Before plugging in the lights, check
each string for broken sockets, frayed cords or faulty plugs.
Replace damaged strings.
•Make sure extension cords are in good
condition. Use only UL-approved cords that are rated to carry the
electrical load you will connect to them.
•Keep electric cords away of
high-traffic areas. Don’t stretch them across a room where people
can trip over them; likewise, don’t hide them under rugs or carpets.
•Always unplug lights before going to
bed or leaving your home.
•When decorating outdoors, use only
lights and cords rated for outdoor use. Do not lay cords across
sidewalks, decks or other walkways. Cords should be plugged into
outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters — GFCIs. Use
a portable GFCI if your outdoor outlets don’t have them.
•Do not attach cords or lights to metal
objects.
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"Checking the condition of electrical
cords is very important. A frayed or cracked cord could cause a
shock or fire," said Hall. "Likewise, an overloaded extension cord
poses a fire hazard."
Whether decorating for the holidays or
using extension cords in general, read the label on both the cord
and the appliances that are plugged into it to make sure the cord
can handle the load. If it can’t, change to a higher-rated cord or
unplug some appliances.
While some people may use an extension
cord to free outlet space over the holidays, remember that extension
cords are meant for temporary, not permanent, use.
Safe Electricity is a statewide
electrical safety public awareness program. The program was created
by a coalition of nearly three dozen organizations, including the
University of Illinois, rural electric cooperatives, and
investor-owned electric utilities from throughout the state. All are
members of the Illinois Electric Council, a not-for-profit
organization dedicated to promoting electric safety and efficiency.
Everyone is
urged to heed the safety tips presented in Safe Electricity public
service announcements and to visit
www.SafeElectricity.org
to learn more about being safe around electricity and related
equipment.
[U of I news release] |
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Animals for Adoption
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At Logan County Animal Control —
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DOGS
Big to little, most of these dogs will make wonderful
lifelong companions when you take them home and provide solid,
steady training, grooming and general care. Get educated about what
you choose. If you give them the time and care they need, you will
be rewarded with much more than you gave them. They are
entertaining, fun, comforting, and will lift you up for days on end.
Be prepared to take the necessary time when you bring home a
puppy, kitten, dog, cat or any other pet, and you will be blessed.
[Logan County Animal Control is thankful for pet supplies donated by
individuals and Wal-Mart.]
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Warden Sheila Farmer and her assistant, Polly Farmer,
look forward to assisting you.
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[A friendly-faced 2-year-old male mixed Lab is seeking his
human soul mate.
He's not fixed, and he's good with other dogs.] |
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[A purebred Doberman with a sweet disposition, this handsome 1½-year-old
male is good with children and other dogs. His ears are
cropped; he is not fixed.] |
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[Yes, I have a purple tongue!
That's because I'm a black Labrador and chow chow mix. I'm
male and just 1 year old. I'm not fixed, and I would make a
great farm dog.] |
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[Glory is looking for a quiet home where she
can get some TLC. She likes kids. An American bulldog, she is
7 years old and has not been fixed.] |
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Ten reasons to adopt a shelter dog
1. I'll bring out your playful side!
2. I'll lend an ear to your troubles.
3. I'll keep you fit and trim.
4. We'll look out for each other.
5. We'll sniff out fun together!
6. I'll keep you right on schedule.
7. I'll love you with all my heart.
8. We'll have a tail-waggin' good time!
9. We'll snuggle on a quiet evening.
10. We'll be best friends always.
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CATS
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[Logan County Animal Control is thankful for pet supplies
donated by individuals and Wal-Mart.] |
Warden Sheila Farmer and her assistant, Polly Farmer, look
forward to assisting you. |
In the cat section there are a number of wonderful cats to
choose from
in a variety of colors and sizes.
Farm cats available for free!
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[This lovely lady with green eyes is Bailey. She is 3 years
old and has been spayed and declawed. She would love a new
home full of love.] |
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[This soft-faced 1-year-old male kitty needs a cat lover's
care. He has not been fixed but has been declawed.] |
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These animals and
more are available to good homes from the Logan County Animal
Control at 1515 N. Kickapoo, phone 735-3232.
Fees for animal
adoption: dogs, $60/male, $65/female; cats, $35/male, $44/female.
The fees include neutering and spaying.
Logan County Animal Control's hours of operation:
Sunday
– closed
Monday –
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday –
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday –
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday –
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday –
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday –
closed
Warden: Sheila Farmer
Assistant: Polly Farmer
In-house veterinarian: Dr. Lester Thomson
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From
the Department of Natural Resources
Illinois outdoor news
[NOV. 23, 2002]
Hunters in Illinois harvested a
preliminary total of 1,489 wild turkeys during the 2002 fall firearm
turkey season, Oct. 19-27. Among counties with the top county
harvest totals were Jo Daviess (157), Pope (73), Marion (70), Union
(62) and Fulton (57). The fall firearm turkey harvest this year
compared with a statewide harvest total of 1,415 in 2001. A total of
43 counties were open for firearm turkey hunting during the 2002
fall season.
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Illinois recently reported its first
confirmed case of chronic wasting disease, when a tissue sample
taken from an adult female deer in Winnebago County tested positive
for CWD. Hunters and others looking for what they need to know if
they are hunting in Illinois or out of state, for general
information about the disease, and for new information as it becomes
available should check
http://dnr.state.il.us/pubaffairs/2002/CWD.htm.
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The Carlyle Lake Waterfowlers
Association was honored recently as recipient of the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service’s Canvasback Award for its efforts on behalf of the
Carlyle Lake Wildlife Management Area in Fayette County. Owned by
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and managed by the Illinois
Department of Natural Resources, the 9,486-acre complex of
bottomland wetlands, timber and crop lands provides valuable habitat
for a wide variety of wildlife. Due to a major levee failure,
management of vegetation and water levels was difficult at the
CLWMA’s Subimpoundment 3. The Carlyle Lake Waterfowlers Association
provided heavy equipment and more than 1,000 hours of manpower to
repair broken levees, allowing the IDNR to again regulate water
levels at the 312-acre unit, benefiting local and migratory wildlife
and waterfowl while enhancing hunting opportunities.
The IDNR nominated the association for
the Canvasback Award, which was presented by the USFWS and the
Service’s Upper Mississippi River and Great Lakes Region Joint
Venture Management Board.
The Carlyle Lake Waterfowlers
Association has been active in issues concerning the Carlyle Lake
Wildlife Management Area since the early 1980s.
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Avery Outdoors presents the 7th annual
Avery International Goose Calling Invitational and Waterfowl Hunt in
Marion on Jan. 3-5. It includes the world’s biggest calling event
with the sport’s richest prize purse — $12,500 — on Saturday night,
Jan. 4. The contest and hunt, coordinated by the Illinois Department
of Natural Resources, the Illinois Conservation Foundation and the
Williamson County Tourism Bureau, will feature world-class goose
callers, including Kelley Powers, Brandon Fletcher, Troy Dishner,
Sean Mann, Kevin Popo, Allan Stanley, Mark Carey, Richie McKnight
and John Pasoni.
It’s also the only event of its kind
that combines a championship goose calling contest with an actual
hunt, all designed to raise money for future youth waterfowl hunting
events in Illinois. For only $750, hunters get private
accommodations for two nights, breakfast Saturday and Sunday, a
Friday night dinner and pairings party, two days of waterfowl
hunting (including pit fees and Hevi-Shot ammo) with participating
goose callers, and a commemorative gift. Proceeds from the event
will benefit the Illinois Conservation Foundation, an IRS 501 (c)(3)
approved organization, which earmarks the money to support youth
waterfowl hunting opportunities and youth education programs in
southern Illinois. A portion of the cost of each participant’s hunt
is deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Each hunter’s registration is an
important investment in the future of outdoor recreation and youth
education. For more information, call the Illinois Department of
Natural Resources, Special Events, (217) 785-8955, or send an e-mail
note to
events@dnrmail.state.il.us.
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Would your students like to grow plants
and raise insects in your classroom? Would they like to become part
of a statewide biological control program to control the invasive
purple loosestrife? If so, take part in a workshop, "Biodiversity,
Wetlands and Biological Control — Purple Loosestrife: A Case Study,"
sponsored by the Illinois Natural History Survey and IDNR/ENTICE.
Two workshops are being offered for the year 2003: Jan. 25 at Sand
Ridge Nature Center in South Holland (Cook County) and Feb. 1 at
Volo Bog State Natural Area near McHenry. The workshops are free,
CPUDs are offered, and you receive all the items you need to
complete the project in the classroom. To register and for more
information, contact Susan Post at Illinois Natural History Survey
at (217) 333-4322 or
spost@mail.inhs.uiuc.edu.
The purple loosestrife study program
developed by the Illinois Natural History Survey’s Dr. Michael R.
Jeffords and Dr. Robert N. Wiedenmann has received national
recognition with its selection for a 2002 Celebration of Excellence
award by the University Continuing Education Association. The
national UCEA award, designed to encourage innovation and
distinction in continuing education, was presented at the
organization’s annual conference in Minneapolis last month. The
purple loosestrife program presents teachers and other interested
parties with options for combating invasive species, utilizing
natural controls. An online course, available to middle and high
school teachers, is a collaboration of the University of Illinois
and the Champaign-based Illinois Natural History Survey, a division
of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. For more
information on the program, contact the INHS at (217) 333-6830.
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Reminder: The Illinois Department of
Natural Resources will conduct blaster licensure and certification
examinations on Feb. 21, 2003, and Oct. 23, 2003, at Ramada Limited,
3281 Northfield Drive, Springfield. Training will be provided at the
testing location prior to each exam. All individuals whose duties
include the direct supervision of blasting operations at surface
coal and non-coal mining operations are required to be licensed or
certified. Applications must be received before examination. For an
application form or to schedule a training class, contact IDNR’s
Blasting and Explosives Division, One Natural Resources Way,
Springfield, IL 62702-1271. Individuals in need of training
modifications to enable their participation should notify the
Blasting and Explosives Division at (217) 782-9976 or TTY (217)
524-4626.
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Applications are being accepted for the
Small Project Program of the Wildlife Preservation Fund,
administered through the IDNR Office of Resource Conservation,
Division of Resource Protection and Stewardship. This program is
funded through a voluntary checkoff designation to the Wildlife
Preservation Fund on the state income tax form.
Small Project Program proposals may
address many types of projects, including management, site
inventories or education. Examples of past projects include wildlife
habitat improvement, species enhancement, education and research
projects throughout the state, focusing on species ranging from
birds to turtles, and habitat ranging from forests to prairies.
Individual proposals are eligible for up to $1,000 from the Wildlife
Preservation Fund. The grants would be effective July 1, 2003 - June
30, 2004.
The Illinois Wildlife Preservation Fund
Small Project Program packet for 2004 includes a program
explanation, instructions for completing the application form and an
application form. The packet is available on request; phone (217)
785-8774 or e-mail
SpecialFunds@dnrmail.state.il.us. You will need to provide the
following information: name, affiliation, address and telephone
number. Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2003.
[Illinois
Department of Natural Resources
press release] |
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