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C-EL
recognizes readers on Wall
of Fame
[JAN.
30, 2002] Last
year Chester-East Lincoln School began a program called Accelerated
Reader, a computer-based reading motivation system currently used by
more than 40,000 schools nationwide. The program has three goals: to
dramatically improve student reading performance, as measured by
standardized tests; to improve students’ critical-thinking skills;
and to instill in students a lifelong love of reading.
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As
part of the motivational component, students earn points for the
books they read. Prizes such as stickers, pencils, and homework
passes are awarded for points accumulated. In the primary grades a
student’s picture is placed on the Wall of Fame when he or she has
earned 20 points. As students continue to earn points, they achieve
certification levels. Every 100 points designates a new level, and a
star with the student’s name on it moves up on the "big"
Accelerated Reader bulletin board.
On
Jan. 24 Chester-East recognized all students who have reached the
Wall of Fame, 100, 200 and 300 points. The students recognized were
Kara Gehlbach, Alia Moon, Craig Rohlfs and Jessica Florey at 400
points; Ruth Ohmart, Erin Frick and Greg Harmon at 500; Cody Davison
at 700; Troy Tholan at 900; and, at 1,000, Alison Kessinger and
Melissa Cunningham, who are in the picture with Rich Brauer, a
candidate for state representative.
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[Students
Alison Kessinger and Melissa Cunningham with Rich Brauer; photo
provided by C-EL]
In
his remarks, Brauer stated that reading is a lifetime skill that
should be practiced and encouraged. He congratulated Melissa and
Alison for reading 77 books each and passing all their tests to earn
their 1,000 points. The entire student body gave the girls a
standing ovation.
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Students
learn about careers in aviation
[JAN.
24, 2002] Heritage
in Flight Museum of Lincoln participated in Midwest Central High
School’s Career Day on Jan. 11. This is an annual event at the
high school in Manito.
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Heritage
in Flight Museum’s educational coordinator, Milt Underkoffler, was
introduced as the presenter of "Careers in Aviation" to
the 15 students who had expressed an interest in aviation careers.
Career
opportunities at commercial service airports, general aviation
airports, commercial airlines, in corporate aviation and with
aircraft manufacturers were discussed. The aviation roles of the
Federal Aviation Administration and the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration were also presented.
The
students were particularly interested in the job descriptions, the
salaries associated with the various jobs and the schools that
prepare high school graduates for the positions. The aviation career
that most of the students were interested in was that of an airline
pilot. The students were particularly interested in ways of meeting
the requirements for commercial airline pilots. Most of the students
were aware that some pilots working for major airlines as captains
on jumbo jets make up to $260,000 a year after 20 years of service.
Underkoffler
pointed out that many colleges and universities have aviation
programs that enable students to qualify for a job with major
airlines when they receive their bachelor’s degree. The cost of
the flight training is in addition to the regular tuition fees. This
high cost is why the airlines have traditionally hired multi-engine
military pilots when they have completed their military obligation.
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Underkoffler
summed up the discussion by pointing out that the 30-minute
presentation was just touching on the topics that will be covered in
depth at the "Careers in Aviation" workshop hosted by
Heritage in Flight Museum in Lincoln this summer. The workshop, made
possible by a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural
Resources, will be June 3-7 at the Logan County Airport.
Representatives of various aviation employing agencies will give
presentations during that week.
Lincoln
and area school counselors are recommending students for the summer
program. Underkoffler suggested that interested students talk to
their counselor about attending. The workshop is still open to new
students.
Underkoffler
also described a Sunday afternoon program that consists of two-hour
discussions on selected aviation topics. The Sunday afternoon
sessions emphasize the principles used to produce heavier-than-air
vehicle flight. The technological developments that resulted in
changing the number of wings, the shape of the wings, the number and
type of engines, the introduction of jet and rocket power are also
considered. The topics covered so far are "Fundamentals of
Aviation," "Flight to the Moon," and "Space
Station and Space Shuttle." The
February topic on Sunday the 3rd is "Propulsion
Systems." While the Sunday program does not include flight
training, planners hope to schedule students for introductory
flights during the weekends before June.
[Milt
Underkoffler, educational coordinator,
Heritage in Flight Museum] |
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DARE
relationships and
lessons not to be forgotten
[JAN.
21, 2002] Students
in Mrs. Boehme’s fifth-grade class at Northwest School recently
had their last day of DARE.
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To
begin the class, Sgt. Ken Greenslate once again asked students to
tell him about their week. They told him about their Christmas
presents, how they had just finished reading to a kindergarten
class, and how Mrs. Boehme had received roses for her birthday the
day before.
Since
it was the last day, Sgt. Greenslate led a review session to see how
much the students remembered. They split up into three teams of four
members each. The teams took turns answering questions about DARE,
drugs, decision-making and conflict resolution. Questions ranged
from "What does DARE stand for?" (Drug Abuse Resistance
Education) to "Define ‘consequences’" (the result of
an action) to "List the six steps to conflict resolution"
(cool down, state the problem, talk it over, listen, find a solution
through compromise, ask for help if needed).
For
each question a student answered, he or she received a pencil, pen,
eraser, key chain, or other small but useful prize. Team 1 won by 16
points to 14 points for Team 2 and 10 points for Team 3. Every
member of Team 1 received a DARE pencil bag.
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The
most exciting time for the students, however, came after the game.
Sgt. Greenslate had a drawing to see who in the class would get to
take Darren, the large stuffed DARE lion, home with him or her. The
girl who won him was very happy, even though this Darren was fresh
out of the plastic and not the one the students had each been able
to hold during lessons.
Mrs.
Boehme’s students may not have any more lessons with Sgt.
Greenslate, but they will never forget the lessons they have already
learned. And if all goes the same, neither will his next students,
when he begins teaching DARE next week to classes at Zion Lutheran
School
[Gina
Sennett]
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DARE
students learn responsibility
[JAN.
9, 2002] The
DARE program, though sometimes overlooked, is alive and vibrant in
Logan County schools. Students in DARE learn about being responsible
and about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Through real-life
stories and lessons, they learn that they do not have to give in to
peer pressure.
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Students
in Mrs. Boehme’s fifth-grade class at Northwest Elementary learned
how to make good choices during December’s presentations. Sergeant
Ken Greenslate, their DARE officer, gave them a five-step plan for
making good choices:
1.
Ask if this is a risk situation. A risk situation is one in
which you have to take a chance on something.
2.
What are the possible choices? Usually you have two basic
choices: Do something or don’t do something. Often, the option of
“telling a grown-up” is included as well.
3.
What are the possible consequences of my choices? Take each
choice and list the positive and negative consequences.
4.
Pick the choice with the best result. Sometimes, however, this
is not easy to determine, especially when friends are involved.
5.
Talk to someone. If you have trouble choosing, talk to a
teacher, parent, officer or other adult who can help you make your
decision.
Students
then read stories from their DARE workbooks in which children were
in different situations and had to make choices. For example, Subira
was asked by some friends to bring her parents’ beer to a party.
The students went through the steps and decided what Subira could
do.
1.
Ask if this is a risk situation. Subira would be taking a chance
of getting caught if she stole her parents’ beer and brought it to
the party.
2.
What are the possible choices? Bring the beer or don’t.
3.
What are the possible consequences of my choices? Positive
consequence of bringing the beer: Friends would like her. Negative
consequence of bringing the beer: Might get caught by her parents or
another adult. Positive consequence of not bringing the beer: Not
getting in trouble with her parents. Negative consequence of not
bringing the beer: Friends might call her a scaredy-cat or worse.
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4.
Pick the choice with the best result. The students decided that
it would be best for Subira not to bring the beer. Then they thought
up things she could say to her friends, such as, “My parents
don’t drink beer,” “Their beer is locked up and I can’t get
to it,” or the simple, “I don’t want to.”
5.
Talk to someone. Subira could talk to her parents and tell them
what her friends asked, or she could talk to her friends’ parents
or a teacher.
Sgt.
Greenslate then taught the students about courage. Courage, he told
them, is a muscle that must be worked and practiced. Every week, he
brings with him a large stuffed lion named Darren, who sits with one
student through the lesson. Darren, as a lion, is the symbol of
courage. To remind the students to work their courage muscles, Sgt.
Greenslate handed out small Darrens to each member of the class. He
also gave them each a DARE CD case, to remind them to do something
positive (like listen to music) whenever they feel bored, since
boredom can lead to trouble.
Students
in Mrs. Boehme’s class enjoy their time with Sgt. Greenslate. He
spends the beginning of each lesson letting all the students tell
him about their weeks. Students are also encouraged to submit
questions to the DARE box, which he answers at the end of each
lesson. Even the new observer can tell that the students trust Sgt.
Greenslate from their dialog with him. They feel able to ask
questions freely, because they know he will not laugh at them
(unless they are making a joke.) Although the students were a little
bit wild, with the holidays so close, he controlled them and guided
them, and they learned through having fun.
[Gina
Sennett]
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Honors
& Awards
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Mount
Pulaski Grade School honor rolls
[FEB.
1, 2002]
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Second nine weeks
Sixth grade
All
A’s — Paul Foley
High
honors — Jennifer Allspach, Austin Maske, Alexandra Mathias,
Rachel Robertson, Mindy Spear
Honors
— Samantha Schahl
Honorable
mention — Charity Call, Justin Couve, Amber Doty, Samuel Hageman,
Kyle Hayden, Jill Park, Chelsea Stoll, Megan Volle
Seventh grade
All
A’s — Britney Cowan, Chelsey Seitz, Abbie Southerlan
High
honors — Timothy Davis, Allison Wilson
Honors
— Joel Bailey, Taryn Durst, Joel Milner, Emily Toohill
Honorable
mention — Carl Becker, Isaac Blue, Daniel Bray, Gilbert Dumire,
Amy Meister, Noah Ramsey
Eighth grade
All
A’s — Elizabeth Conaway, Chris McDonnough, Kim Oglesby, Cynthia
Wilson
High
honors — Brad Deibert, Andrew Meister
Honors
— Erica Montgomery, Bethany Pehler-Johnson
Honorable
mention — Brian Beecraft, Erin Caley, Allison Eades, Ashley
Hartman, Michelle Haynes, Jenilee Jensen, Justin Milner, Kaitlyn
Przykopanski, Frankie Ray, Tiffany Turner, Jordan Wilson
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First semester
Sixth grade
All
A’s — Paul Foley, Rachel Robertson
High
honors — Jennifer Allspach, Alexandra Mathias, Samantha Schahl,
Mindy Spear
Honors
— Austin Maske
Honorable
mention — Charity Call, Justin Couve, Amber Doty, Samuel Hageman,
Kyle Hayden, Adam Howe, Jill Park, Christopher Parrish, Karisa
Russell, Josh Stewart, Chelsea Stoll, Megan Volle
Seventh grade
All
A’s — Timothy Davis, Taryn Durst, Joel Milner, Abbie Southerlan
High
honors — Isaac Blue, Britney Cowan, Chelsey Seitz, Allison Wilson
Honors
— Joel Bailey, Emily Toohill
Honorable
mention — Carl Becker, Daniel Bray, Gilbert Dumire, Kyle Heath,
Amy Meister, Noah Ramsey, Emily Toohill
Eighth grade
All
A’s — Elizabeth Conaway, Chris McDonnough, Kim Oglesby
High
honors — Erin Caley, Brad Deibert, Andrew Meister, Erica
Montgomery, Cynthia Wilson
Honors
— Brian Beecraft, Bethany Pehler-Johnson
Honorable
mention — Allison Eades, Ashley Hartman, Michelle Haynes,
Nathaniel Huff, Jenilee Jensen, Lindsay Maus, Gregory May, Justin
Milner, Kaitlyn Przykopanski, Frankie Ray, Andrew Schaffenacker,
Tiffany Turner, Jordan Wilson
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LCHS
Invitational Speech Tournament results
[JAN.
28, 2002] "This
tournament was a good warm-up for the sectional tournament,"
said Ed Jodlowski, a coach for the Lincoln Community High School
speech team. Many of the teams competing this weekend were some of
the same teams that LCHS will see at the sectional level. "We
really appreciate all of the community support that we received for
this tournament," he said.
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LCHS
individual varsity placements
Ty
Sank — First place, special occasion speaking
Abrigail
Sasse — First place, radio speaking
Doug
Rohrer and Julie Wood — Third place, dramatic duet acting
Eric
Agostino — Third place, prose reading
Beau
Hanger and Kasey Pepperell — Fourth place, humorous duet acting
Tim
Fak — Fifth place, impromptu speaking
Erica
Brickey — Fifth place, oratorical declamation
Carly
McLean — Fifth place, original oratory
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Eric
Agostino — Sixth place, verse reading
Julie
Wood — Sixth place, dramatic interpretation
Adam
Voyles and Collin Voyles — Seventh place, humorous duet acting
Carly
McLean — Seventh place, oratorical declamation
Team
coaches Ed Jodlowski and Carrie Schreiber invite the public to an
evening of speech performances on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 7 in the
LCHS auditorium.
[News
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New
Holland-Middletown honor rolls
[JAN.
28, 2002]
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Second nine weeks
Fifth grade
High
honors — Michelle Boyer, Zach Gasparini, Kayla Jenkins, Kelsey
Jurgens, Katie Mason
Honors
— Danielle Horn, Jessica Mehan, Josh Mehan, Diane Monday
Sixth grade
Honors
— John Fink, Jacob Harnacke, Brandon Merriman, Andrew Uhlry
Seventh grade
High
honors — Katie Conklen, Jennifer Dammerman, Kimber Davison, Justin
Harnacke, Brandee Heidbreder, Jeremiah Kirby, Justin Mason, Lincoln
Moore, Jill Patrick, Molly Tobias
Honors
— Jenna Hutchison, Jonathon Kirby, Staci Otto, Michelle Tripplett
Eighth grade
High
honors — Michael Bates, Jane Loveall, Laura Moehring, Serena
Tripplett, Brook Wibben
Honors
— Justin Jones
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First semester
Fifth grade
High
honors — Michelle Boyer, Zach Gasparini, Kayla Jenkins, Kelsey
Jurgens, Katie Mason, Josh Mehan, Diane Monday
Honors
— Danielle Horn, Jessica Mehan
Sixth grade
Honors
— John Fink, Jacob Harnacke, Brandon Merriman, Andrew Uhlry
Seventh grade
High
honors — Katie Conklen, Jennifer Dammerman, Kimber Davison, Jason
Dean, Justin Harnacke, Brandee Heidbreder, Jenna Hutchison, Jeremiah
Kirby, Justin Mason, Lincoln Moore, Staci Otto, Jill Patrick, Molly
Tobias
Honors
— Nick Apke, Johnathon Kirby, Jay Tibbs
Eighth grade
High
honors — Michael Bates, Laura Moehring, Serena Tripplett, Brook
Wibben
Honors
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LCHS
speech team competes at Downers Grove South
[JAN.
24, 2002] "The
long trip to Downers Grove gives us an opportunity to see some
competition that we will not see again until the state
tournament," said Carrie Schreiber, a coach for the Lincoln
Community High School speech team.
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"It
is obvious that the hard work and dedication that these students
have put into this activity is really paying off. All of the team
members did very well at this tournament, and we look forward to
seeing continued success in the next few weeks," she said.
Ed
Jodlowski is the other head coach for the LCHS speech team.
Lincoln
varsity placers at Downers Grove
Beau
Hanger and Kasey Pepperell — Humorous duet acting, fifth place
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Semifinalists
Doug
Rohrer and Julie Wood — Dramatic duet acting
Erica
Brickey — Prose reading
Tim
Fak — Extemporaneous speaking
Everyone
is encouraged to "come out and see what this team is all
about" at the tournament at Lincoln High School on Jan. 26 or
at the "Meet the Regional Speech Team" event at 7 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 31, at the LCHS auditorium.
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LCHS
speech team takes second at Heyworth
[JAN.
15, 2002] The
Lincoln Community High School speech team placed second at the
speech tournament in Heyworth on Saturday, Jan. 12. Carrie Schreiber
and Ed Jodlowski coach the team.
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"Our
team leaders are getting themselves ready to gear up for the state
series," said Jodlowski. "We are very pleased with this
team’s progress and look for good things to come this weekend as
we travel to the toughest tournament of the year, at Downers Grove
South High School."
Individual
varsity placement
Eric
Agostino — First place, verse reading
Carly
McLean — First place, oratorical declamation
Abrigail
Sasse — First place, radio speaking
Eric
Agostino — Second place, prose reading
Tim
Fak — Second place, extemporaneous speaking
Brady
Gerdts and Brandon Davis — Third place, dramatic duet acting
Beau
Hanger — Third place, original comedy
Ty
Sank — Third place, special occasion speaking
Callie
Davison and Stanton Schumacher — Fourth place, dramatic duet
acting 4th Place
Carly
McLean — Fourth place, original oratory
Brian
Welter — Fourth place, radio speaking
Abrigail
Sasse — Fifth place, original oratory
Kathryn
Muck — Sixth place, dramatic interpretation
Tim
Fak — Sixth place, impromptu speaking
Amanda
Perry — Eighth place, oratorical declamation
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Individual
novice placement
Brady
Gerdts and Brandon Davis — First place, humorous duet acting
Was
Reynolds — First place, special occasion speaking
Tom
Swanson — First place, verse reading
Kathryn
Muck and Wes Reynolds — Second place, humorous duet acting
Tom
Swanson — Second place, humorous interpretation
Matt
Bean and Alex Gurga — Third place, humorous duet acting
Brian
Walter — Third place, original oratory
Fay
Allison — Third place, special occasion speaking
Ty
Sank — Fourth place, original oratory
Jerrod
Marten — Fourth place, impromptu speaking
Amanda
Perry — Fourth place, prose reading
Alex
Gurga — Fifth place, humorous interpretation
Lyndsey
Robbins — Fifth place, oratorical declamation
Katie
Gillen — Sixth place, verse reading
Eric
Knutilla — Sixth place, humorous interpretation
Kasey
Pepperell — Sixth place, impromptu speaking
Matt
Bean — Sixth place, original comedy
Eric
Knutilla — Seventh place, original comedy
[News
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Announcements
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Health
care career scholarship applications available
[JAN.
26, 2002] Applications
for the Dwight F. Zimmerman Scholarship, sponsored by the Abraham
Lincoln Healthcare Foundation, are currently available.
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Applicants
must be seniors graduating from Lincoln Community High School, Mount
Pulaski High School, Olympia High School, Hartsburg-Emden High
School, Delavan Community High School or Illini Central High School,
or students currently attending Lincoln College.
All
applicants who are chosen as finalists to interview with the
scholarship selection committee will receive an award to be applied
directly toward tuition, fees and books. The two top applicants will
receive scholarships of $1,500. Other finalists will be awarded $500
scholarships.
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Applications
are available in the guidance offices of the above-listed schools.
Applications are to be submitted to the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare
Foundation, 315 Eighth St., Lincoln, IL 62656. The deadline to
submit an application for the Zimmerman scholarship is April 5. For
more information, call the foundation office at (217) 732-2161, Ext.
405. People
wishing to contribute to the scholarship fund may send their
contributions to the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation, 315
Eighth St., Lincoln, IL 62656.
[News release]
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Autism
and language specialist to talk on teen issues
[JAN.
17, 2002] Eastern
Illinois University Professor Gail Richard, a consultant and
presenter in the areas of autism and language processing, will speak
Feb. 5 at Springfield Lincoln Library on "Talking through
Asperger’s disorder with your adolescent and other teen
issues." Her presentation, from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m., will be at
Carnegie Hall North, at the corner of Seventh and Capitol in
Springfield. The event is sponsored by the Asperger Syndrome Support
and Awareness of Central Illinois.
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Those
attending are asked to make reservations in advance by calling (217)
585-7276 or by e-mail to noble@family-net.net.
Seating is limited. Donation is $7 at the door.
The
speaker joined the Department of Communication Disorders and
Sciences at EIU in 1981. She received her doctorate from Southern
Illinois University—Carbondale. She has taught Advanced
Language Disorders (CDS 5250), Phonological
Assessment and Remediation (CDS 3100), Introduction
to Speech Pathology (CDS 2000), Autism, and Language Processing
(CDS 5400). She also teaches a seminar in ethics.
In
the past she has taught courses in voice and articulation and on
stuttering. She previously worked as a speech language pathologist
in school systems.
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She
is currently on the Legislative Council for the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is an active member of the
Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
She
and Mary Anne Hanner have published a popular evaluation instrument
in their field, The Language Processing Test - Revised and a
follow-up therapy program, The Language Processing Kit. Dr. Richard
is also the author of "The Source for Processing
Disorders," "The Source for Autism," "The Source
for Treatment Methodologies in Autism," "The Source for
Syndromes" (with D. Hoge) and "The Source for Syndromes
2."
[News
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State Bank of Lincoln
offers scholarship program
State
Bank of Lincoln announces a scholarship competition that enables
Illinois high school seniors to enter a statewide essay-writing
contest. It is all part of a program sponsored by Illinois community
banks and the CBAI Foundation for Community Banking to increase
public awareness of locally owned banks and their contributions to
the community.
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State
Bank of Lincoln is a member of the Community Bankers Association of
Illinois, which formed the foundation in 1996. A scholarship
in the amount of $1,000 a year for up to four years of higher
education will be awarded to the author of the best essay submitted
to the CBAI Foundation by participating Illinois high school
seniors. Up to 12 additional $1,000 awards are available in each of
the regions of the state. An additional $500 will be awarded to the
high school of the overall winner.
The
bank is working with Lincoln Community High School, Mount
Pulaski High School, Hartsburg-Emden High School and Olympia High
School to invite seniors to submit short essays on the theme: "What
makes a community bank successful?"
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William
M. Hull, executive vice president of the State Bank of Lincoln,
stated, "Any high school senior student in the area served by
the bank is encouraged to participate. Three past regional winners
have been submitted to the CBAI by the bank. Winners were from
Lincoln Community High School and Mount Pulaski High School."
Information
on the contest is available at the bank through William Hull and at
the area schools. Entries must be submitted to the bank by Feb. 12. The bank will then submit selected entries to the CBAI
Foundation to be eligible for the statewide competition.
Based
in Springfield, CBAI is a professional association that represents
approximately 520 banks and thrifts throughout Illinois.
[News
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Character's
Cool Contest
[DEC.
28, 2001] The
MindOH! Foundation, in conjunction with Athletes for a Better World,
Media Art Studio, Mothers Against Violence in America, Nickerson
Design, Project Wisdom, and Students Against Violence Everywhere,
are giving middle school kids nationwide a chance to win prizes for
themselves and their schools. The
first annual “Character's Cool Contest” is designed to encourage
middle school students to think and talk openly about preventing
school violence. The MindOH! Foundation’s goal is to empower
children through education to practice ethical behavior. Students
can win prizes in this contest for their school such as a new
computer with a one-year license to MindOH!'s Middle School Series
($6,250 value) and Project Wisdom's character education series
($1,000 value). Kids can also win individual prizes such as a
Nintendo Gamecube, a personal MP3 player, and gift certificates
worth up to $500. The “Character’s Cool Contest” is
detailed at the MindOH! website: http://www.minohfoundation.org/contest.
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IMSA
schedules statewide informational meetings
AURORA — The Illinois
Mathematics and Science Academy has scheduled informational meetings for students, parents and community members to learn more
about IMSA’s academic, residential and admission programs.
Admission counselors will have the meetings throughout Illinois.
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Located
in Aurora, IMSA is a learning enterprise which builds the capacity
of students, teachers and policymakers to improve and transform
mathematics and science teaching and learning. IMSA’s public
residential educational program serves Illinois students (grades
10-12) talented in mathematics and science; its professional
development center serves schools, educational systems, teachers and
students in Illinois and beyond.
IMSA,
which opened in 1986, has graduated more than 2,400 students, with
college placement rates of more than 99 percent. Illinois students
enrolled in the equivalent of a ninth-grade program are eligible to
apply. Admission is highly competitive. Tuition and most room and
board expenses are provided by state funds. The application deadline
is March 1, 2002.
The
academy offers advanced courses in mathematics, science, the arts
and humanities with an emphasis on connections within and across the
disciplines. Research is an important part of the academic program
and enables students to work with faculty, scientists and scholars.
The academy also offers many opportunities in fine and performing
arts, 32 co-curricular activities and 18 interscholastic sports.
For
more information about IMSA or the informational meetings, write or
call the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Office of
Admission, 1500 W. Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506-1000, (630)
907-5027, or in Illinois, 1 (800) 500-IMSA. You may also visit tile
IMSA admissions website: www.imsa.edu/team/admissions/
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Informational
meeting schedule
for 2001-2002 admission
(City,
location, address, date, time)
Carterville,
John A. Logan College, 700 Logan College Road, 1-31-02, 7 p.m.
Champaign,
University of Illinois, Carle Forum Bldg., Fritz Conference Room,
611 W. Park St., 12-13-01, 6 p.m.
Chicago,
DePaul University, 234 S. Wabash Ave., 1-15-02, 7 p.m.
Chicago,
Beverly Branch Library, 2121 W. 95th St., 1-16-02, 7 p.m.
Chicago
Heights, Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted St., 2-13-02, 6:30
p.m.
Edwardsville,
Edwardsville Middle School, 145 West St., 1-29-02, 7 p.m.
Effingham,
Effingham Junior High, 600 S. Henrietta, 1-23-02, 7 p.m.
Grayslake
College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., 12-17-01, 6:30 p.m.
Normal,
Chiddix Junior High School, 300 S. Walnut, 1-8-02, 7 p.m.
Oglesby,
Illinois Valley Community College, 815 N. Orlando Smith Ave.,
1-17-02, 7 p.m.
Palatine,
Jane Addams Elementary School, 1020 Sayles Drive, 12-10-01, 7 p.m.
Peoria,
Washington School, 3706 North Grand Blvd., 1-10-02, 6 p.m.
Rockford,
U of I College of Medicine at Rockford, 1601 Parkview Ave., 1-24-02,
6:30 p.m.
Springfield,
SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge, 12-11-01, 6 p.m.
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Illinois
Mathematics and Science Academy hosting informal open houses for
parents, potential students
AURORA
— The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy will open its doors
to prospective students and parents on the first Saturday of every
month through May of 2002 to provide information about its programs.
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During
the sessions, called "Saturday Live at IMSA," admissions
counselors will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to answer
questions about the admissions process and provide information about
IMSA’s academic and residential programs. Tours will also be
available, as well as opportunities to speak with current IMSA
students.
Space
is limited and advance reservations are required for the Saturday
visits. Please call the IMSA Office of Admission at (630) 907-5027
or 1 (800) 500-IMSA (4672) to schedule your visit.
Lunch
tickets are available for $4 per person.
Located
in Aurora, IMSA is a learning enterprise that builds the capacity of
students, teachers and policymakers to improve and transform
mathematics and science teaching and learning. IMSA’s public
residential educational program serves Illinois students (grades
10-12) talented in mathematics and science; its professional
development center serves schools, educational systems, teachers and
students in Illinois and beyond.
Applications
for the class of 2005, which will enroll next fall, are now being
accepted. Talented Illinois students enrolled in the equivalent of a
ninth-grade program are eligible for consideration. Tuition and most
room and board expenses are provided by state funds. A written
application must be completed and returned to IMSA, postmarked no
later than March 1, 2002. Students should contact their high school
guidance counselor or IMSA’s admission office at (630) 907-5027 or
1 (800) 500-IMSA to receive an application.
[IMSA
news release]
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Lincoln
Elementary Schools
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Breakfast menu
(Milk served with all
meals)
Friday,
Feb. 1 — Cereal,
cinnamon toast, juice
Monday,
Feb. 4 — Cereal,
pop tart, juice
Tuesday,
Feb. 5 — Cream of
wheat, toast, fruit
Wednesday,
Feb. 6 — Cereal,
cinnamon toast, juice
Thursday,
Feb. 7 — Trix
yogurt, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, banana
Friday,
Feb. 8 — Cereal,
biscuit with jelly, juice
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Lunch menu
(Milk served with all
meals)
Friday,
Feb. 1 — Tomato
soup with crackers, cheese croissants, celery sticks with peanut
butter, jello with fruit
Monday,
Feb. 4 —
Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, peas and carrots
Tuesday,
Feb. 5 — Mini
corn dogs, green beans, carrot sticks, strawberry applesauce
Wednesday,
Feb. 6 — Chicken
and biscuit, lettuce salad, pudding, fruit cocktail
Thursday,
Feb. 7 — Sloppy
Joes, french fries, cole slaw, pears
Friday,
Feb. 8 — Pancakes
with syrup, hash brown, sausage patty, peaches
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Mount
Pulaski Grade School
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Milk
and condiments served with all meals.
Students
in grades three through eight may choose hot dog and bun or peanut
butter and jelly sandwich in place of main entrée.
Students
in grades six through eight may choose salad bar in place of main
entrée
Friday,
Feb. 1 — Hot ham
and cheese on bun, corn, potato chips, pineapple, cottage cheese
Monday,
Feb. 4 — Chicken
noodle soup, cheese, crackers, carrots, apple, bread, oleo
Tuesday,
Feb. 5 — Spanish
rice, lettuce, pears, green beans, bread, oleo
Wednesday,
Feb. 6 — Breaded
chicken patty, corn, mashed potatoes, gravy, peaches, bread, oleo
Thursday,
Feb. 7 — Cheese
pizza, lettuce, carrots, cherry crisp, ice cream
Friday,
Feb. 8 —
Barbecued chicken on bun, tri tators, mixed vegetables, banana,
raisin bar
Monday,
Feb. 11 — Hot
dog, bun, corn, pears, carrots, graham crackers
Tuesday,
Feb. 12 —
Hamburger, bun, cheese, pickle, mixed vegetables, apple, potato
chips
Wednesday,
Feb. 13 —
Ravioli, lettuce, peas, fruit, peanut butter sandwich
Thursday,
Feb. 14 — Chicken
fingers, mixed vegetables, peaches, rice crispy treat, bread, oleo
Friday,
Feb. 15 — Rib,
bun, corn, banana, jello, animal crackers
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Monday,
Feb. 18
— No school; Presidents Day
Tuesday,
Feb. 19 — Cheese
pizza, lettuce, carrots, pears, cake
Wednesday,
Feb. 20 —
Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, fruit, bread, oleo
Thursday,
Feb. 21 —
Spaghetti, meat sauce, lettuce, green beans, orange, bread, oleo
Friday,
Feb. 22 — Breaded
chicken patty, bun, pickle, lettuce, corn, apple
Monday,
Feb. 25 — Cheese
pizza, lettuce, corn, pineapple, cake
Tuesday,
Feb. 26 — Chicken
legs, mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots, pears, bread, oleo
Wednesday,
Feb. 27 — Hot
dog, bun, carrots, peas, potato chips, fruit
Thursday,
Feb. 28 — Taco
salad, green beans, banana, pudding pops, bread, oleo
Friday,
March 1 — Breaded
chicken patty, mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes, gravy, orange,
bread, oleo
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New
Holland-Middletown Elementary District 88
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(Bread,
butter, peanut butter, and 2 percent white or chocolate milk served
daily)
Friday,
Feb. 1 — Cheese
pizza, corn, mandarin oranges, brownie cookie
Monday,
Feb. 4 — Nachos,
corn, lettuce salad, "go-gurt"
Tuesday,
Feb. 5 —
Hamburger-CB, bun, french fries, pineapple, carrot sticks, no-bake
cookie
Wednesday,
Feb. 6 — Sloppy
Joe, bun, fries, apple slices, sugar cookie
Thursday,
Feb. 7 — Hot dog,
bun, corn, applesauce, chocolate chip cookie
Friday,
Feb. 8 —
Pepperoni pizza, lettuce salad, peaches, oatmeal cookie
Monday,
Feb. 11 — Chicken
noodle soup, carrot sticks, dip, fruit cocktail, O’Henry bars
Tuesday,
Feb. 12 — No
school
Wednesday,
Feb. 13 — Corn
dog, peas, strawberries, snickerdoodle cookie
Thursday,
Feb. 14 —
Spaghetti, lettuce salad, apple slices, pudding
Friday,
Feb. 15 — No
school
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Monday,
Feb. 18 —
Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, pears, oatmeal chocolate
chip cookie
Tuesday,
Feb. 19 —
Hamburger-CB, bun, corn, pineapple, pumpkin bars
Wednesday,
Feb. 20 — Chicken
patty, mashed potatoes and gravy, mandarin oranges, Texas cake
Thursday,
Feb. 21 — Chili,
carrot sticks, dip, applesauce, peanut butter fingers
Friday,
Feb. 22 — Cheese
pizza, corn, pineapple, chocolate pudding
Monday,
Feb. 25 — Ham and
potato casserole, peas, fruit cocktail, sugar cookie
Tuesday,
Feb. 26 —
Ravioli, green beans, strawberries, Texas cake
Wednesday,
Feb. 27 —
Dismissal before lunch
Thursday,
Feb. 28 — Soft
shell taco, corn, pears, brownies
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