Giri Scouts sen 35 teddy bears for Riley Hospital kids 'Communities C3 LOCAL JSUHXAL AK3 CCUHIER LOCAL ECITC3 PHILLIP A. FICRIKI Phone 420-5231 Fax 420-5246 E-mail fiorinijcyahoo.com 8 Journal and Courier online: www.jconline.com i ill BBfl i tavrf i i BBHBBB sr. i .7. T-rk-Lia. i 1 ri '4 ,1 pleased at the enthusiasm displayed by this year's group of -young scientists.
"This is the culminating event of the year" Dobson said of Friday's event. "It's an experimental outlet where students can express themselves. We didn't have science fairs when I was younger if I wanted to do something creative I had to do it at home in the garage." Judges from Eli Lilly and Great Lakes Chemical Corp. and Bioanalytical Systems among others, evaluated 121 entries. Last year there were 65 entries.
Fair breaks entry record By Naomi Reese Journal and Courier Seventh- and ninth-graders at Central Catholic Jr.Sr. High School crafted more than 100 life and physical science projects, including how cheese molds and which carbonated beverage rots teeth the fastest. Setting a record number of entries, science fair coordinator Charles. Dobson was The science fair was an opportunity for students to use creativity, apply problem solving skills and develop in the area of inquiry-based science. "It's great as a teacher to be able to see the students bloom," Dobson said.
"They are so enthusiastic, and there is an increase in entries from girls." Seventh-grader Chris An-drzejewski wanted to find out how much heat different types of light bulbs give off "I wanted to find out if clear light bulbs give off more heat than (frosted) light bulbs, and if higher watt light bulbs give off more heat, and if bigger light bulbs give off more heat," said Chris, 12. "I found out that clear light bulbs do give off more heat and watts do matter. But I found out that size of the bulbs does matter." Jim Bollock, a representative of BAS, participated in the science fair at Central Catholic when he attended the school and returned Friday as a judge. "It's interesting to be at the other end of the spectrum," Bollock said. "I like the ones that are more unique, like the one on how cheese molds." Other science projects in cluded which soap creates the most suds, how different ways of cooking a potato affect it, what type of paper airplane stays in the air the longest, how effective teeth bleaching is and if cheap bread molds faster than expensive bread.
Students included a purpose, hypothesis, procedure, results, conclusion and abstract for the judges to review. "I had a lot of fun, and I really enjoyed experimenting and testing," Chris said. "Science is one of my favorite subjects. I think Fm going to enter the science fair next year, even though it's not required." i 1. By Tom Leininger Journal and Courier GEREMY BUCKLES (right), a seventh-grader at Central Catholic High School, listens to Conna Majewski, with Great Lakes Chemical, talk about his Stirling engine Friday.
The engine was his project in the school's science fair. Both seventh- and ninth-graders were required to take part in the event. MGlfgtoffll mSWg MPS gfennfegs git Spm IFiiift r- J.5.-T-i says By Kevin Cullen Journal and Courier The Purdue Board of Trustees have bid a tender, heartfelt farewell to a legend: Doris Pearson, board secretary the past three decades. Pearson, hired in 1971, retired in March. She was named secretary emerita on Friday and presented a Sagamore of the Wabash certificate signed by Gov.
Frank Bannon. The trustees chipped in to buy her and her husband an expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas. PUHSUE A special UNIVERSITY resolution also was approved, praising Pearson for her organizational skills, devotion to duty and "unfailing graciousness." "She has seen us all come and go," said board chairman Tim McGinley. "Presidents, trustees and faculty chairs come and go, but Doris has been steadfast. Hers was not an easy assignment.
Trustees tend to be independent and strong-willed." Pearson is succeeded by Roseanna Behringer, her longtime office secretary. Pearson said it was difficult for her to sit in the audience during Friday's trustees' meeting without "picking up my pencil" and taking notes. She figured fit 1 Presidents, trustees faculty come and Doris has steadfast. was not assignment. Trustees be and Tim 5 IN BRIEF Ferry Street next on schedule Construction crews reopened Union Street at 15th Street on Thursday evening and now have their sites set on digging up Ferry Street as early as today.
Crews from Indianapolis-based Gradex Inc. closed Union Street on Jan. 21 to remove the twin railroad tracks that Norfolk Southern trains used until April 6, 2001 as part of Lafayette Railroad Relocation's final major contract. They also installed sewer pipes and built a segment of the Erie Street extension. They first planned to open Union on March 1, but a surveyor's error led to workers buying sewer pipes at the wrong depth.
That delayed the reopening until mid-ApriL Now, they plan to close Ferry Street at 8 a.m. today for similar work. But this work includes digging a hole deep enough to build a junction box for the new storm sewer system included in this contract. Unlike the sewer pipes that arrive ready to go into the ground, crews will pour the sistwt r- 4- ftv Vi Vkj-kv rVlr tcmciii iui unc Lug uua nuue they have the street closed. Ferry Street will stay closed until mid-June, he said.
Candidates make pitches on insight Eleven times starting Tuesday, Insight Communications will air "Candidates Up-Close," a two-hour forum in which candidates for office in the May 7 primary will have the opportunity to share a five-minute The program will air on Insight's public access Channel 13, according to this schedule: Noon Tuesdays on April 16, 23 and 30 8 p.m. Fridays on April 19, April 26 and May 3 5 p.m. Saturdays on April 20, April 27 and May 4 5 p.m. Sunday, May 5 7 p.m. Monday, May 6 Insight Communications cannot guarantee all dates and times because of the possibility of equipment failures.
Jennifer McGarvey, supervisor of community programming for Insight, said more than 30 candidates have taken advantage of the offer, including candidates for U.S. Congress, the Indiana Gen-' eral Assembly, county offices and school board trustee. Staff Reports 1 5rK Xftvf fciMJav rmhi- nr iim IT'S A BUG! Winston Snyder, 3, lets out a yelp as a giant co*ckroach climbs onto his hand on Sunday at Purdue Uni- Photos by Frank OliverJournal and Courier versity in West Lafayette. The insect petting zoo is part of the Bug Bowl held during Spring Fest. By Marc B.
Geller Journal and Courier Fresh after her win Sunday in the junior women's division of the afternoon cricket spit-off finals at Purdue University, Monticello sixth-grader Erin O'Farrell savored the taste of vic and chairs go, but been Hers an easy tend to independent strong-willed." McGinley board chairman ring to the old north campus landmark. "Enrollment has nearly doubled. I have heard some great discussions of guest hours in the residence halls." She said she was proud to have spent her career at the heart of a great university, and among so many friends. She said she felt sure that Purdue would reach the "next level" under president Martin Jischke. Trustee Lewis Essex laughed about the time he received his first packet of board materials.
When he told Pearson that he felt one part of a document was redundant, "she quickly and kindly told me I was wrong." "We're gonna miss you, dear. You've done a great job "he said. Trustee Mamon Powers praised Pearson's patience, especially when dealing with busy business people with "different personalities, whims and wants." Trustee Wayne Townsend complimented Pearson for her ability to keep confidential information confidential, especially during the search for a presi dent iti 1999-2000. "We wouldn't have gotten Martin Jischke without that," he said. Trustee John Hardin called Pearson a meticulous professional who "really cared about doing this job right." "Do it the way Doris did it," he told Behringer.
Student trustee Anna Day recalled that after she was appointed to the board, she was scared and unsure of herself. She felt better after visiting with Pearson in her Hovde Hall office. "I knew it was going to be OK after I talked to Doris," Day said. Personal file Tim Rumple Family: Two brothers, 27 and 22; his father is a 1960 Purdue graduate Home town: Decatur, Ind. Education: Currently majoring in college student personnel at Purdue.
In. 2001 he received a degree in organizational leadership and supervision from Purdue. Hobbies: football, bowling, pool and watching movies tal. Over 30 organizations or campus offices have come together to enable this week to happen. Ei I '1 fv said.
"I just decided, 'It's just a O'Farrell was among the thousands of people who visited the university Sunday for Spring Fest, the annual weekend that features educational and fun activities. Last year the event drew an estimated 30,000 people. The Department of Entomology's Bug Bowl was again a crowd favorite, featuring the cricket spit-off and other activities intended to increase the public's appreciation of insects. "Our general impression was it was a very successful weekend," said Tom Turpin, professor of entomology and a Bug Bowl founder. Attendance for the event probably topped last year's, he said.
According to estimates by Purdue police, Turpin said, Saturday attendance was up from about 15,000 last year to about 17,000. See SPRING FEST, Page C2 tory "It feels great," said the 12-year-old, who succeeded in spitting a dead cricket a distance of 18 feet 5 inches. "I can't believe I did it, but it feels good." Some might wonder, though, whether be pursue oyersjty ginner's luck played a part in O'Far-rell's win. "This is my first time" spitting crickets, she admitted. But what is it that motivates someone like O'Farrell, who seemed normal enough, to enter a cricket-spitting contest? "Courage, I guess she THE WINNING SPIT: Erin O'Farrell, 12, of Monticello, wins the young women's junior division afternoon cricket-spitting contest Sunday.
taifi(fll MgMftSwg MK(gir (gaDlls saa(ges a team (gfitool she had recorded 180 trustees' meetings through the years and countless committee meetings. She worked for four Purdue presidents, one acting president and more than 50 trustees. "I have seen a lot of buildings go up and a few of them go down, plus the smokestack," Pearson said, refer- events this year. How important is that cooperation? That cooperation is vi ally excited about the events. The events are well attended by a variety of students.
They are looking for something fun to do and they feel that these events can supply that opportunity. The event has grown since its first year. What is the key to its success? The key to the success is the hand work of the student organizations that put on the events. Without the organizations there wouldn't be any events. Their work enables so many students to have a choice between drinking and having fun without alcohol.
Advertising of the events as a package of choices for students has helped to raise the awareness of options events sponsored by various student organizations and campus offices. The purpose of Grand Alternative is to provide substance-free events for Piirrlno TTri- versity students in the. hope that fewer students will turn to alcohol-related activities, thus result fWwv Ui ing in fewer acts of violence and vandalism, fewer arrests, and fewer negative consequences from alcohol use. What kind of support have you found in the student body? Students seem to be re- By Matt Holsapple Journal and Courier Purdue University's Grand Prix conjures up many images in the minds of Greater Lafayette residents; mixed in with good-natured fun and a go-kart race are pictures of raucous parties and a crowded jail filled to the breaking point by underage drinkers. Some Purdue students are making efforts to change the image of the annual event.
For the fourth year, the university will offer students a "Grand Alternative" to a week of alcohol and other drugs. More than 30 alcohol-free events, sponsored by different university offices, as well as student organizations, will offer student and communi- Achat with a newsmaker ty members a way to celebrate Grand Prix without drinking. Grand Alternative student organizer Tim Rumple said the events are designed to give students and community members a series of alcohol- and drug-free activities during week of the race. Question: What exactly is the Grand Alternative? What are the goals? Answer: Grand Alternative is a weeklong series of it i i YM I I that are available. A lot of student organizations have organized Grand Alternative.
