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MATTOON (l)JOURNAL GAZETTE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2002 A3 LOCAL Students satisfied with experiences at LLC LOCAL Keport A roundup of area happenings BY DAWN SCHABBING Staff Writer MATTOON Students are satisfied with their choice of college and with the quality of their experiences at Lake Land College, according to a recent Noel-Levitz Satisfaction Survey. Lake Land College students reported being more satisfied in all categories measured by the survey as compared nationally to students at other community, junior, or technical colleges. "Lake Land College scored significantly above average Noel-Levitz survey because it looked at current students rather than just graduates and it asked students to rank the importance of the items, Rich said. The Noel-Levitz Satisfaction Survey compares the college to a national group of means for community, junior and technical colleges. Also included in the satisfaction survey was a section on how important selected factors were in students' decisions to attend Lake Land College.

The top three reasons for making the decision to attend Lake Land College were: cost, financial aid and academic campus is a main area of concern for Lake Land College" students. Students are also concerned with the availabil ity of financial aid and being notified early in the term if they are doing poorly in a class. The students surveyed represent a good cross-section in terms of educational goal, age, class level, current CPA, and employment status, Rich said. The ethnicityrace of those students surveyed reflects the predominantly Caucasian white campus population. Contact Dawn Schabbing at reputation.

An additional set of reports comparing Lake Land College to Midwestern community colleges was also provided by Noel-Levitz! The results of the comparisons made to Midwestern community colleges were very close to the results of the comparison to the national group of commu-. nity, junior, or technical college, Rich said. She is pleased with the idea that this survey allowed Lake Land College to be compared not only to itself in past years but also to other community colleges across the nation. Parking availability on on 28 out of the 80 individual satisfaction categories," said Cheri Rich, vice president for student services. These categories include: instructional effectiveness, academic advisingcounseling, concern for the individual, registration effectiveness, academic services, admissions and financial aid.

safety and security, campus climate, student eenteredness, service excellence, campus support services and responsiveness to diverse populations. The new survey was given to a total of 558 Lake Land College students in spring 2002. The college chose the Veterans: Remember those who still serve BY BROOKE JOHNSON Staff Writer KANSAS Remembering current military personnel as well as those from the past was part of an early Veterans Day program Friday. A crowd gathered around the Kansas School flagpole Friday afternoon to remember those who died serving their-country, pay respect to America's veterans and honor those currently serving in the military. The Veterans Day program was presented by Kansas School and Kansas American Legion Coral I fall Post 539.

Richard Long, a special speaker at the ceremony, said while it is important to recog-nize the veterans who defended our country in the past, Americans must also remember the men and women who are in the military now. "We need to honor those who have served, especially those who have fallen, but we also need to look further," Long said. "Right now, we. have thousands of Americans overseas we need to let COURTROUNDUF KKVIN KII.IIOI I KRSTAI I- I'l lOTCXilUl'l II.K Honor guard members of American Legion Post 539 fire a salute during the Veterans Day program at Kansas Schools Friday. which included many veterans from the area, increased student awareness of how much veterans have contributed to our country.

"For the most part, these kids see war on TV they don't associate it with this community," he said. Kansas School secretary Ca i 1 1 Ba er 1 an ed this year's program and said the event would not have been possible without the help of the Kansas American legion. After the events of Sept. 11, Baker, said there was an need in the community to observe Veterans Day with special recognition. The program included a special performance by the Kansas second through sixth grade music classes and the seventh through 12th grade band.

In addition, special recognition was given to Navy Veteran Louie P. Wilson, who served during World War II and was unable' return to high school to receive his diploma. Wilson was presented with his Kansas High School diploma last month. of hitting a woman on Aug. 24.

The charge was reduced from a felony to a misde-meanor, and terms of Moutray's one-year probation sentence included three weekends in jail and no contact with the woman. Contact Dave Fopay at with his wife, Ronnie. Near the end of high school, the Danville native entered the Navy as a medic and was sent to serve in the South Long found himself far from home for the first time in his life. "It meant a lot to me to know that people back home cared about me and were praying for me," Longsaid. Long said that the special care packages his grandmother sent him hile he was overseas went a long way to lilt his spirits.

"I really looked forward to those packages, they meant a lot," he said. While recognizing the sacrifices made by America's veterans, Long said it is important to remember all they left "Many veterans didn't get to see their sons win the football game or their daughters' recitals," Long said. "Hut if they had to do it all again, most of them would gladly serve that is something my generation really believed in." Superintendent of Kansas Schools Chris Long said he hopes Friday's ceremony, year. The charge was reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor and Gossard was placed on probation for two years. Terms included substance abuse counseling and payment of just more than $1,000 in Fines and restitution.

Tokwa D. Moutray, 22, of Oakland pleaded guilty to a battery charge accusing him package. "That can just make all the difference in the world," Long said, and he knows from experience. A veteran of World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War, Long currently resides in Chrisman Mattoon man gets 10 years in prison for break-in, attack MATTOON Veterans Day parade, ceremony Monday The Veterans Day festivities Monday will feature a parade and a ceremony with local speakers and The parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at 21st and.

Western Avenue and will-end at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Peterson Park located at Sixth Street and Broadway Avenue. After the parade, a cere-; mony honoring veterans is scheduled. Featured speaker is Mattoon High School JROTC instructor Perry Watts. The invocation will be given by Steve Shepherd, pastor, Mattoon Christian Church, The national anthem will be sung by Jeremy Doughty of the First Apostolic Church. Gary Rollings will play the bagpipes.

After the ceremony, veterans or military persons, who participated in the parade or ceremonies, are invited to a free lunch at Gowin's Restaurant and Catering. Leaf pickup schedule for next two weeks A leaf pickup schedule, weather permitting, for the next two weeks for residents in Mattoon is as fol-; Monday Veterans Day, no pick up. Yard waste site at Logan Street and Shelby Avenue is from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday.

Tuesday West of Illinois Central Railroad and south of Marshall Avenue. Wednesday West of Illinois Central Railroad and north of Marshall Avenue to south of Western Avenue, Thursday West of Illinois Central Railroad and north of Western Avenue to South of Shelby Avenue. Friday West of Illinois Central Railroad and north of Shelby Avenue to the city limits. Monday, Nov. 18 East of Illinois Central Railroad and north of Richmond Avenue.

Tuesday, Nov. 19 East of Illinois Central Railroad and south of Richmond Avenue to north of Wabash Avenue. Wednesday, Nov. 20 -East of Illinois Central Railroad and south of Wabash Avenue to north of Marshall Avenue. Thursday, Nov.

21 East of Illinois Central Railroad and south of Marshall Avenue to north of the Kickapoo Drainage Ditch. Friday, Nov. 22 East of Illinois Central Railroad and south of the Kickapoo Drainage Ditch to the city limits. Anyone with questions about the city's leaf pickup service should call the street department at 235 5171. DVI.i.

DOCK Public meetings and events Today 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Community Blood Services blood drive, Broadway Christian Church, 1205 S. Ninth Mattoon. 3 p.m. Sunday, Lake Land College Community Choir annual fall concert, college Monday 11 a.m.

Eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees meets in executive session via telephone conference, president's office. Old Main. 6 p.m. Lake Land College Board of Trustees meets, Workforce Development Center, 305 Richmond Ave. East.

7 p.m. Sullivan City Council meets, city building. 7 p.m. Sullivan school board meets, high school board room. 7 p.m.

Areola school board meets, unit office. them know we appreciate what they are doing." Long encouraged individuals to visit the local Army recruiting office to obtain the address of someone serving overseas and send him or her a letter, thank you card or care Burries was also charged with disorderly conduct for allegedly filing a false burglary report with police. That charge was also dismissed. In other cases in court recently: Richard A. Bailey, 40, of Beecher City was sentenced to five years in prison for molesting a girl in Cojes County sometime during 1996.

He pleaded guilty in August to a charge of aggravated cri: inal sexual abuse. Bailey was recommended for a sex offender treatment program that the state prison system offers and was also fined $610. The offense carried a possible three- to seven-year prison sentence or up to four years of probation. When he pleaded guilty, a charge of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child that would have required at least six years in prison was dismissed. Bailey had also been accused of engaging in intercourse with the girl.

Shane Mathews, 20, for whom court records listed an address in the 1100 block of Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, pleaded guilty to a burglary NOTICES charge that accused him of entering the Citgo gas station at 100 Miller Road, Mattoon, on May 13 of last year plan-ning to steal. Mathews received three years of probation that will begin after he finishes serving a Missouri prison sentence. A deceptive practice charges accusing him of intentionally writing 33 bad checks between March and May of last year was dismissed. Mathews was ordered to pay nearly $2,700 in restitution. Charles G.

Kelly, 36, for whom court records listed an address in a trailer court on Street, Charleston, was sentenced to 30 months of probation for the drug charges to which he pleaded guilty in August. Kelly was accused of having cocaine and marijuana on Dec. 5. Probation terms included substance abuse treatment and 30 days in jail with the schedule to be arranged. Jeffrey T.

Gossard, 38, of Neoga pleaded guilty to a battery charge accusing him of hitting another man with a hammer on Sept. 1 of last BY DAVE FOPAY Staff Writer CHARLESTON A Mattoon man was sentenced to 12 years in prison Monday for crimes including forcing his way into an apartment and attacking two people with a pool cue. George N. Burries, 35, 165 Old State Village, pleaded guilty to charges of home invasion and theft. He also admitted stealing a television from Rent-A-Center in Mattoon.

Police documents in Burries' case indicate that he forced his way into'an apartment on West Park Plaza, Mattoon, on Sept. 21 and hit a woman in the head with pool cue. He also tried to hit a man who was there, but the man was able to take the pool cue from Burries, the documents say. The home invasion charge that resulted from the incident required a prison sentence of six to 30 years upon conviction. A misdemeanor charge of resisting police was dismissed.

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$1 beer free food. Ph 234-2917 I' in Hay lire district gets $14,000 federal grant Staff report FINDLAY The Findlay Fire Protection District recently received a grant of $14,400 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for fire operations and firefighter safety. FEMA awarded more than $1.6 million is grants to 23 fire departments throughout the state of Illinois. Earlier this year, a panel of more than 300 fire service personnel evaluated approximately 19,500 applications frpm across the United States. The 597 fire departments approved for the program qualified for assistance in one of four areas: fire operations and firefighter safety; fire prevention; emergency medical services and fire fighting vehicles.

"Day in and day out, our nation's firefighters display tremendous bravery and courage," said U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. "We must provide our firefighters with the best tools possible to do their jobs well and today's Fire Administration grants will go along way toward meeting that goal." U.S. Sen.

Peter Fitzgerald said firefighters risk their lives to help protect fellow citizens. He added that more Stew-Stras blood drive collects 75 units STEWARDSON The recent blood drive conducted in the Stewardson-Strasburg Community resulted in 75 units of blood collected. First-time donors included Mark McCormick, Matt Forcum, Kara Thomas, Chelsea Ogle, Crystal Rose, Sarah Beals, and Casey Mc Whorter. Milestone donors included Juanita Florida, Irene Mc Whorter, Carolyn Stremming, Krista Shumard, Sara Shumard, Jacob Haegen, Leslie Sentel, Belinda Bridges, Audrey Huffmaster and Michael Kesling, all reaching the one gallon milestone; George Conder, 2 gallon; Kay Schultz and Kurt Probst, 3 gallons; Donald Brown and Patsy Lenz, 4 gallons; William Rogers, 6 gallons; and Sheila Renner, 11 gallons. Donors and workers are needed for the February blood drive.

than 50 firefighters have lost their lives in the line of duty this year. "For their safety and ours, we need to make sure they have the best resources available. These grants will help fire departments across Illinois to better serve their communities," Fitzgerald said..