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Summer youth workshop to
focus on aviation opportunities

[MAY 23, 2002]  Heritage in Flight Museum, located at the Logan County Airport, Lincoln, is offering a workshop that runs from Monday, June 3, through Friday, June 7. The program provides information and experiences for students in grades seven through 12. This year’s workshop will examine employment opportunities in aviation.

On Monday, a flight instructor will explain the Federal Aviation Administration’s requirements for various pilot licenses. The FAA requirements for mechanics who repair aircraft will also be covered.

Tuesday is military aviation career day, and the museum has made arrangements for a Blackhawk transportation helicopter and its crew to explain the role of helicopters. Students will be interested in how they can use military aviation experiences to prepare for civilian aviation jobs.

On Wednesday, a United Airlines Boeing 747 pilot will talk to the students.

On Thursday, the main speaker will be an airport designer and administrator from an airport design and construction company.

On Friday, a certified ground school instructor will do a mini ground school using his airplane, a Piper Arrow. He will distribute sections of the pilot/operating handbook on the aircraft and give an overview of the aircraft design, features and operating procedures. He will include some points about aircraft inspections and interactions with controllers and fixed-base operators to give the cadets an idea of what those jobs are.

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The instructors are from Springfield, Lincoln and Normal, and the students are from schools within 30 miles of Lincoln. The workshop will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. on each of the five days, and introductory airplane rides will be given after 4 p.m.

Students are not charged any fees, since the museum has a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to develop an aviation workshop for students and teachers in grades seven through 12. Those attending must have a reservation; there are only a few openings left.

[Press release from Milt Underkoffler,
educational coordinator for
Heritage in Flight Museum]

SIUE dedicates new nursing
school facility in Springfield

[MAY 11, 2002]  EDWARDSVILLE — With its reputation for community service and for sending well-educated, highly qualified graduates into nursing careers, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing is now able to offer classes from its new facility in Springfield. Southern Illinois University President James E. Walker and SIUE Chancellor David Werner were on hand to officially dedicate the building at 409 W. Calhoun on Tuesday, May 7, at 4 p.m.

"With the addition of this site in Springfield, we are now able to provide instructional sites across central, southwestern and southern Illinois," said Felissa Lashley, dean of the School of Nursing. "Our RN-to-bachelor of science classes are now taught at five sites, including the recent addition of classes in our new Springfield facility."

The SIUE School of Nursing assumed responsibility for the University of Illinois-Springfield nursing program in 1999, and under that agreement, the program was relocated from the U of I’s Springfield campus. SIUE planners decided that placing the nursing program in proximity to the SIU School of Medicine would allow for shared classroom space and mutual operational support.

In the fall of that year, the SIUE board of trustees approved construction of the $400,000 nursing facility, and the building opened its doors to students this past fall.

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing enjoys a strong reputation throughout central and southern Illinois — a reputation reinforced by the accomplishments of its graduates, the recognition received by the faculty and the findings of accrediting agencies. Just four years ago, the school secured the highest accreditation possible from two accrediting associations.

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The nursing school is also the first four-year public university nursing program in the Midwest to employ the patient simulator, a computerized mannequin that simulates human medical conditions, as a teaching tool. The simulator is the focal point of the new psychomotor skills lab that opened two years ago on the Edwardsville campus.

Ninety-seven percent of School of Nursing graduates are employed in the nursing profession within six months of graduation, and nurse anesthesia students have achieved a 100 percent pass rate on their board exams.

Tuesday’s dedication, which included a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially dedicate the building, was during the American Nurses Association’s Nurses Week, a week devoted to raising awareness of the value of nursing and helping educate the public about the role nurses play in meeting the health care needs of the American people.

[SIUE news release]

‘North American moms’ share
their hearts and homes

[MAY 11, 2002]  Every year we celebrate and honor our American mothers by sharing the day and giving special gifts to honor her and show our appreciation. This Mother’s Day, Priscila Suzuki of Brazil has given her host mother, Terese Galey, a special gift by asking if she can call her "Mom."

"This is the first student of many that our family has hosted to ever ask to call me mom," states Galey. "I was so honored to think that she wants me to be her North American mother!"

Suzuki states that they have Mother’s Day in Brazil. "We do the same in South America for our mothers that you do for your North American mothers. In fact, it is the same day, the second Sunday of May."

Galey has contact with Matsuco Suzuki, Priscila’s biological mother, by telephone and e-mail, and she believes this has helped in developing a deep bond with Priscila. "Every time we communicate, Matsuco thanks me for loving ‘our’ daughter!" says Galey.

Priscila’s North American "mother" experience was made possible by the SHARE! High School Exchange Program, sponsored by Educational Resource Development Trust, a nonprofit educational foundation that creates opportunities for greater understanding between peoples of the United States and peoples of the world

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Students attend local high schools and live with families of all types. Families with small children or teens, those with no children, "empty nesters" and single-parent families make great host families for international teens. Host families provide a bed and meals and are expected to treat their exchange students as family. Galey attributes these basic fundamentals with providing the rich experience she has had with Priscila.

Those interested in learning more about the student exchange program can contact Debbi Lerch at (217) 792-5492 or toll-free at 800-313-3738. The Midwest Regional Office can be reached at (800) 772-3738.

[Debbi Lerch, area coordinator,
Educational Resource Development Trust/
SHARE! High School Exchange Program]

Honors & Awards

Former Lincoln student receives scholastic awards

[MAY 23, 2002]  Chris Pettit of Highlands Ranch, Colo., formerly of Lincoln, has been named Outstanding Sophomore Math Student at ThunderRidge High School. Being selected by the math department from a class of approximately 500 students, Chris received the award at a ceremony held on May 15. In April, he was also honored to be inducted into the National Honor Society.

Chris is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Pettit of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Mr. and Mrs. Terry Haseley of Lincoln.  He is a graduate of Carroll Catholic School and attended Lincoln Community High School as a freshman.

John Brown University recognizes honor students

[MAY 18, 2002]  SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — The following students have been named to academic honor lists for the spring 2002 term at John Brown University.

President’s List (semester GPA of 3.8-4.0)

Michelle Manes and Jairin Schrader of Lincoln

Dean’s List (semester GPA of 3.4-3.79)

Katie Friesen, Andrea Williams and Emily Williams of Lincoln

John Brown University is a private university with an enrollment of more than 1,600 students from 45 states and 33 countries. JBU is a member of the Arkansas Independent Colleges and Universities and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.

[JBU news release]

Lincoln College nurse honored with Goodwill Award from Logan County Health Department

[MAY 15, 2002]  Judy Horn, Lincoln College nurse, is the recipient of this year’s Goodwill Award from the Logan County Health Department.

Lincoln College President Jack Nutt said the nomination is well deserved. "Judy plays an important role on campus and helps both students and faculty with health issues. We appreciate her dedication to the job and are happy to congratulate her on the award," he said.

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Logan County Health Department Administrator Lloyd Evans said Judy Horn has been active with a variety of projects involving Lincoln College and the Logan County Health Department.

The award recognizes people who have helped the Logan County Health Department by promoting programs offered by the agency. The criteria to be nominated are that the assistance or collaboration impacted residents of Logan County and the action promoted the development, expansion or continuation of Logan County Health Department programs, projects or services.

The award has been presented annually since 1997.

[Lincoln College news release]

[MAY 10, 2002]  Zion Lutheran School sent 18 students to the state history fair yesterday at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield.  Most received either "Superior" or "Excellent" ratings.  Two of the Zion students received monetary awards as well. Annie Sheley won first place in the Illinois Education Association Awards; she received a certificate and a $100 savings bond for her project, “Underground Railroad Quilts.”  Sarah Walker won third place in the Illinois Society Colonial Dames XVII Century Awards; she received a $25 check for her project, “Kickapoo Creek Park.”

Amanda Baker (8th grade)

Michelle Eack (7th grade)

Nathan Neal (8th grade)

Jenna Opperman (6th grade)

Amanda Podbelsek (6th grade)

Paige Podbelsek (8th grade)

Excellent ratings:

Sabra Boyd (6th grade)

Lindsey Boerma (8th grade)

Emily Grass (6th grade)

Kate Kastendick (7th grade)

Amy Schumacher (8th grade)

Annie Sheley (6th grade)

Isaac Sheley (7th grade)

Kristin Sullivan (6th grade)

Sarah Walker (6th grade)

David Williams (7th grade)

Good rating:

Allyson Fuiten (7th grade)

Research paper

Superior rating:

Amy Schumacher (8th grade)

[Gina Sennett and press release]

[MAY 8, 2002]  Eighteen students from Zion Lutheran School received "Superior" ratings on their projects in the regional history fair. These students will be attending the state history fair in Springfield tomorrow.

Amanda Baker, Dana Thomas House

Lindsey Boerma, Sugar Creek

Nathan Neal, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary

Paige and Amanda Podbelsek, Dixon Mounds

Amy Schumacher, Scully Estates

Kraig Sullivan, Wrigley Field’s History

Seventh grade

Michelle Eak, 1893 World’s Fair Columbian Exposition

Allyson Fuiten, Railsplitter Festival

Kate Kastendick, Chicago Race Riot

Isaac Sheley, Lustron Homes

David Williams, Postville Courthouse

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Sixth grade

Sabra Boyd, Turris Coal Mine

Emily Grass and Kristin Sullivan, New Salem

Jenna Opperman, Logan County Fair

Annie Sheley, Underground Railroad Quilts

Sarah Walker, Kickapoo Creek Park

 
[Photo by Bob Frank]

[Gina Sennett]

Announcements

[MAY 3, 2002]  AURORA — The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy is now accepting registrations from educators for its two summer programs that provide an introduction to problem-based learning, or PBL. The deadline for applications is June 15.

Problem-based learning is an educational approach that organizes curriculum and instruction around carefully crafted problematic situations adapted from real-world issues, such as groundwater contamination, air pollution and flood control. Learners gather and apply knowledge from multiple disciplines in their quest for solutions. IMSA’s PBL institutes empower teachers to design and implement this methodology in their classrooms.

The first summer program, Summer Sleuths Institute for PBL Coaching, will be July 15-19 and July 22-26. The first week, educators will immerse in a problem and then debrief and discuss the PBL process. The second week, educators will coach middle-school students (with help from a mentor coach) through the same problem. On the final day, educators and students will make formal presentations on their solutions.

The second summer program, Harris Institute for PBL Design, will be Aug. 5-8. Educators will begin the week immersed in a problem and will then design their own problems for classroom use with the assistance of a mentor coach.

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Information about these workshops can be found at www.imsa.edu/center/pbl/intro.html, and people interested can contact Deb Gerdes at (630) 907-5957 or dgerdes@imsa.edu.

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 residential educational program serves Illinois students in grades 10 through 12 who are talented in mathematics and science; its professional development center serves schools, educational systems, teachers and students in Illinois and beyond.

[IMSA news release]

Menus

• Lincoln Elementary Schools

• New Holland-Middletown Elementary District 88

• West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92

(Milk served with all meals)

Thursday, May 23 — Silver dollar pancakes with syrup, sausage or ham slice, fruit

Friday, May 24 — Cereal, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, juice

(Milk served with all meals)

Thursday, May 23 — Chicken and noodles, peas, bread and butter, pears

Friday, May 24 — Chicken strips with sauce, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, corn

May 28 and 29 — "Cook’s choice" days

Two percent white or chocolate milk, bread, butter and peanut butter served daily.

Menu may be subject to change.

Thursday, May 23 — Soft shell taco, corn, applesauce, no-bake cookie

Friday, May 24 — Ravioli, green beans, pears, gushers

Monday, May 27 — No school

Tuesday, May 28 — Corn dogs, carrot sticks, dip, peaches, vanilla pudding

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