The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

~POLEMIC Vol 2, Issue 6, Decemberll1992 i Photo by Sandy Bedient Now hunters can turn their favorite hobby into a true career. ACC class passes Customs BY SARAH LINDSEY OPINIONS EDITOR tudents in Davia Eger s international business class had an opportunity to venture out of the classroom and learn about how things work in the 'real world'. On Friday, Nov. 20, he took eight students to tour the U.S. Customs Service at the Port of Detroit. A tour of the Port was arranged by John Kruchek of the U.S. Customs Service. The Port consists o_f a bridge and a . tunnel facility, three harbors, a rail yard and an airport. One project that students complete in Eger's class is a computer simulation of a domestic company's growth over a period of five years. The program is very detailed, and the students must make many decisions about the company. According to Eger, the computer program is a great experience. "But seeing how things work ... getting out in the _middle of the reality we teach about in the classroom is the best way to learn," he explained. ACC students display talent BY DENINE KONWINSKI ' Co-EDITOR The 4th annual student art show will be open to the public tonight from 7 p.m. until 9' p.m. at the Alpena County Library. The annual show gives students an opportunity to display their past semester's work and attendees an oppor- tunity to view and perhaps purchase a special holiday gift for themselves or others. Fifty students, under the in- struction _of art teachers Laurie · Wade~ Joy Skiba and Joe Donna, will display ceramic works, drawings, paintings, sculpture and design. Both floors of the library will be utilized to accomodate the increased amount of art work available this year. The Drama Club will also be featured in this year's show. Students, under the direction of instructor Nan Hall, will pro- vide periodic performances of various monologues and scenes throughout the evening. Some of the scenes are original work composed by members of this year's class. As usual, the now famous, quality hors d'oeuvres will be served. Wildlife Art class offered in January BY SANDY BEDIENT SOCIETY EDITOR With the conclusion of northern Michigan's most fa- mous and · most celebrated 'holiday", known as deer sea- son, many dedicated hunters have just finished their annual trek to the woods in search of the ever elusive white-tail deer. Those hunters lucky enough to bag their trophy buck would most likely want to have that special event captured forever. The Northeast Michigan School of Wildlife Art, · under the direction of Ralph Bolda, now offers that opportunity to the public, along with the opportunity to "do it your- self'. Beginning in January, ACC will add wildlife art to the curriculum with business man- agement classes to be pre- The business management courses are required to set the stage for insured success in the taxidermy field after course work has been com- pleted. Bolda states that his objective for the course is to "turn out students who will be an asset to · the business world A new concept Center, from page' 1 The Advisory Board is look- ing at a budget of about $20,000 for the first year. The Community - Dispute Resolution Program was estab- lished in 1988 to help fund Commmunity Dispute Resolu- tion Centers. The program is funded by an increase of $2 per case for filing fees in the circuit and district courts. The increase goes to the Community Dispute Resolution Fund in the State De- partment of Treasury, and is dis- tributed by the State Court Ad- ministrator. Funds have reached ap- proximately $13,000 over 3 - 4 years. Nineteen counties in Michi- gan have established Resolution Centers. and who would be able to func- Wildlife . Art doesn't just tion on their own." mean taxidermy. It means Once the business courses any .art which deals with have been completed and the animals in their own natural student begins the actual environment such as painting, "hands on" training, he must sculpturing and wobd carving. be prepared for a rigorous Bolda will also present the schedule. There will be a opportunity for students to choice of morning or after- expand into these areas. noon classes with 10 students Instructors will include per class. This gives the in- Chris Wozniak of Alpena's structor the opportunity to Ducks Unlimited, Wildlife give individual attention to Artist of the year, giving those students needing extra instruction in the finer points instruction. The classes will of painting, and Howard Car- be held for five hours a day, penter, also of Alpena, demon- Monday through Thursday strating the art of wood carv- with Fridays available for ing. open lab. Technology in taxidermy Bolda, a National Taxider- has become so advanced that mist Association charter mem- Bolda feels that within just ber, ts looking to the future of two years students can be- the Northeast Michigan School come very proficient in the of Wildlife Art with great art. enthusiasm. He states that his Choosing taxidermy for wish is for "taxidermy to be a career allows the individual recognized as the true art the opportunity to move form that it is ." To make this throughout the United States, e- ~11>1>,arei11t s , er~ as aa of,_-~~ he plans to feature guest speak- choices. Wherever one travels ers from various parts of the in the U.S., there will be United States. These speakers . people wanting to preserve will be taxidermists who trophies, whether they are big specialize in various aspects of bucks, magnificent bruins, or the art. beautifully detailed waterfowl. Golf Course Adult Foster Care Home 644 Golf Course Road i,~ Alpena, Michigan 49707 · •• - (517) 354-5458 " l r 'I(.' IS 171 356-6946 Puffy', Computer & Suppllc• -p,_b ,nu,l lo - ..- --,." IIISoulh~SlrNt Alpena, Ml 49707