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th.- Lumberjack April 29, 1987 RISTOW: ACTIVE WITH HIS HORSES For anyone who's interested in horses, John · Ristow is the person to talk to. Ristow, an ACC student, is active in several horse organiza- tions and associations, and also owns a quarter horse palomino. Ristow is a delegate of the Northeast Michigan. Association· of Horse Clubs, President of the Alpena County Horse Club, and a member of the Alpena County 4-H Horse Development Committee. Between tl1ese three organizations, . Ristow has many activities and responsibilities. The Alpena Horse Club's main purpose is to promote the equine industry and horses for pleasure riding, but is also supportive in many other areas. The organization sponsors the 4-H Club, clinics, the Horse Council, and events for horse lovers who are already involved with horses. Board discusses another millage On Thursday, . April I 6, the Board of Trustees of ACC was told by Herbert Gamage that · the Faculty/ Administration Committee would like to try for a millage increase again . Gamage requested that the committee be able to come in front of the Board next month to recom- mend an election date, strategy, and an organizational structure for the election. He also invited the Board members to attend the Faculty/ Administration meetings held on Tuesday. In actions taken by the Board, a resolution was passed to have a public hearing May 7, at 7pm in room 450 NRC, to . discuss a pro- posed millage increase of 1.5 mills in 1987. The Board also set the minimum qualifications for a Special Needs Counselor to be a Masters degree in guidance and counseling or ih reading to keep in accordance with the Carl Perkins Vocational Act of 1984. . Another resolution passed by the Board was to accept the estimated revenue of $5 ,I 07 ,954 for the 1987-88 school year . The amount is an increase of $47,479 from the 1986-87 budget. The projected budget is based on a 4.8% increase in state aid, a tuition increase in $2 per contact hour, 1300 full-time students, and no increase in local taxes. The Board discussed a tuition increase of $2 per contact hour to create an increase of $80,000 in total revenue from tuition. It also discussed raising the athletic fee to $2 per ' credit hour to a maximum of $60 per year. No action wa~ taken on this issue, )it ·was an informational item to be continued at the next board meeting. They also discussed the results of the millage election, possible new strategies to use, and the cost of an election. Frank Mccourt reported to the Board the status of the athletic program. McCourt recommended to the oard to rai e 4:he athletic fee to $2 per credit hour, and to hire an athletic director who was not a coach of a major sport. He also recommended the elimination of Women's Cross Country and to replace it with Women's Tennis. The Board also discussed the possible elimination of the senior citizens' tuition waiver. Anyone over 60 may attend the college with no tuition charge. This semester there were 21 senior citizens attending ACC. This cost the college $3395 in tuition. This item would also be brought before the Board at another meet- ing. /II Board member Florence Stibitz told the Board about the Michigan Community College Association meeting she attended. The topic of the meeting was "Why Internation- al Education?" It was designed to show the difference of the educa- tional systems used in the many cultures in the world. The Board was also told of the hiring of two temporary special services paraprofessional tutors, Joan Clements and Kim Tolan, and of · the retirement of Mary Bey, secretary to the Dean of Occupa- tional Education. at the end of April, after 12 years of service. The meeting ended with a motion to go into executiye session to discuss property. The next meet- ing will be on Thursday. May 21. at 7: ~0pm in rocrm 4S0 NRC' , • n Aside from organizations . Ristow invests time in horses for his own enjoyment. His quarter horse palomino was the Grand Champion English Hunt Seat pleasure horse in 1986. He _also showed three other horses which placed in the show. Ristow also enjoys pleasure riding and likes to go riding every weekend. Although he has received much personal satisfaction and pleasure out of his activities, there is also a good amount of work involved. Owning a horse is a big responsi- bility and entails a great deal of time and energy. "Owning a horse requires a committment," Ristow stated. The upkeep of . a horse includes daily feeding, cleaning of the horse and the stalls, and plenty 0f PXE'rr:isP. for the horse . ** Spring is here In northern Michigan, spring is celebrated in various ~ays. We have a variety of spring related rites. This alleviates the tedium of an other- wise dull season characterized by mud, yardwork, and more m~d. Spring is frequently disguised with unscheduled snowfalls, courtesy of Mother Nature, who seems to favor this area as her primary target for freak snow- storms. The joke she played on us April Fools' Day was a good example of this. Spring also provided a group of humans, called fishermen, with an excuse to practice their barbaric sport. The appearance of fishermen seems to coincide with the yearly spawning urges in fish. Local businesses welcome the onslaught. Although Ristow devotes mueh of his tin:ie to horse organizations, he also has a full schedule with other activites. He is a sophomore at AC'C. majoring in Special Education. His goal is to achievE' Ristow is employed full time by . the Alpena Public School System as a teacher's assistant at Thunder Bay Junior High School. He is specifical- ly assigned to two students who have. cerebral palsy as well as help- ing other students to learn. Ristow was also appointed by the Alpena County Commission to serve a three year term on the Alpena Airport Board of Appeals. Ristow has a busy schedule but feels that, "My education and experiences are providing an excel- lent foundation to pursue goals of which I h~vP. yet to attain." ***************** ******************* because as the fishermen empty the waterways, they invariably fill the businessmen's coffers. Another tradition that seems to signal warmer weather is the Great American Garage Sale, a practice designed to rid homeowners of items they · pruchased at sales the previous year. The appearance of the state birds, the robin and the mesquito, along with the appearance of the local inhabitants, the seagull and · the goose, also signifies the arrival of spring. However, it appears that despite the· .:Veather fluctuations and the strange rituals observed in the name of spring, we are considered a prime vacation spot, as evidenced by our annual increases, and decreases, in population. STUDENT CALLS FOR There has been some dis- cussion recently concerning the establishment of a Day Care Center for ACC' Students with children. At this time. such a project is still in the planning stages. The advantages to having a Day Care Facility are many. but the major one and the most frequently cited is convenience. · Parents with young child- rL'n have more than enough on their minds when trying to build careers. Knowing their younsters were close by and in capable hands would remove a major burden for many. Many businesses have embraced the Day Care Trend and enjoyed improved employee performance. There can he no doubt that t_his can also apply to mothers and fathers trying 1 to be good students. Havin1.t._easy access to their children enables parents to page 2 MUSEUM: THE PLACE TO GO If you're looking for something Jif ferent to do, then the Jesse Besser Museum is the place to go. There is . something there for almost everyone. A Light Show, in the sky theatre, is the latest planetarium program. The ,mJience is taken on a trip "through the mind of a sleeping, dreaming per- son." · Paintings by Mathias Alten are 011 display-until April 10. This collection of paintings from the Bergsma Gallery in Grand Rapids exhibits the artistic talents of this Michigan artist. Bouquets of glass - Part II is an ex- hibition of over 50 bouquets of glass flowers and orna~ental trees. They were made in the late 1920's anJ ear- ly l 930's. Stop by the museum and check it out. You'll be glad you did. Editors Editor Jeff Shelby Kellie Krage Assistant Editor Staff Keith Pyne Connie Lightner Patl)ela Loop Lynn Hibner Vicki McKiddie Elizabeth Hug Sharo[l Nadeau Ronni Stewart Tony Bauer Susan Chrzan Beth McParlan Pamela Losinski Stephanie Speaks Ann Meldrum Jim Kelley Lisa Smith Photography Sharon Nadeau Sharon Eller Tony Bauer Jeff Shelby Admin Advisor Typesetting Advertising Mr James Miesen Graphic Arts Ann Meldrum the Lumberjack 666 Johnson Street Alpena, Ml 49707 The Lumh,trjack is a c:tmtmunications medium of Alpena Community O,llege. It i, published bi-monthly, September through Ma, - except dHrirw vacations and exaf!lination />eriod., - ·/ry the student.< of Alpena Com- munity College, Alpena. Michigan. All ar- cides published are the sole respomihiliry of the author(sr and the opinions expressed in such articles do nut necessarily expn!.t-; the views of the editors, the advisor, or the a~~ mini.-;tration of Alpena Community' Col/!,!l{e. The Lumb<!rjack i, />rinted by rhe Aq,ena New.~. DAY CARE Devote more time to Studies and/or work. This eliminates the time consuming . process of jugglfng baby . sitting schedules. Let us hope that an agreement can be reached for a Day Care Center Arrange- ment at AC'C and that the many who will benefit will • add their voices to make it possible. For details contact Pan Loop. in care of the Student Senate, 356-902 I ext 287 .