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Snakes Pg .. 2 WPP Pg.4 Dedication Pg.6 Photographic Society Pg.8 Sing, that is. Contrary to popular belief that we save our arias for the show or bathroom, most of use find our most appreciative audiences in the car. Almost four of every five of us (78.4%) sing in the car, karaoke with the radio, compared to just around half (48.4%) who do it in the tub. Another musical spot: the elevator, 12.9% get rocking there. And another fourth trill through other bathroom activities. College Day inspires and enriches BYMARY KLINE STAFF WRITER A day of woman's adven- ture took place Oct. 18 at Alpena Community College. The fourth annual College Day for Women began at 9 a.m. with keynote speaker Susan McFarland presenting "Life is a Dance ... " She shared her theory of life as a process and dance, and the the importance of maintain- ing a positive attitude to pull through the rough spots in life. After McFarland's presen- tation, nearly 250 women split up and attended separate semi- nars for an hour. These short mini-classes offered a wide variety of inter- ests directed to quench the curiosity of today's women. Some classes included Claude Monet: the Experience of Nature; Tool Time With a Pampered Chef; Becoming the Woman You've Wanted to Be; and Alternative Medical Thera- pies, just to name a few. In the "Becoming the Woman You've Wanted to Be" session, Lorraine Reuther pre- ~ented three women in a talk show atmosphere who shared Legends of the fall ;'fe,nd.er6ar; u1vP$t~ . .. 4v~itin had trou ""'4 --_- _, ) f% ~ wt' . . . 0 . . . -~ -- :_: Q".fi\ • !. · ' so -ea s ••·· r 'yisitss_b~cl e ~icftd11t· rpers · t.b@Jia :;1~! /4 :Ort'· ~;i;i. Iti · ac .. t,,.,·y:,.·"'·~· i):l,· ' · 'sswe di,~;JiH lW~ Ht!Mglil ,-,.~ · . ,\ '; · . ;,, Above, this scene of natural beauty comes to The Polemic courtesy of Lynn Borke, president of the new ACC Photo- graphic Society. Below, this closeup of a flower in bloom was taken by Missy Porter. For more samples of inspired photography, please see the back page. Seminar raises awareness BY JOHN KISSANE STAFF WRITER Fifty percent of the women in this country will be confronted by a sexual preda- tor (someone who engages in any verbal or physical form of sexual assault), said lec- turer Stephen Thompson in a lecture on sexual assault on Wednesday, October 8 at 8:00 p.m. in the Granum Theatre. Thompson has been on Good Morning America and in major newspapers. He is the author of a book on sexual assault called No More Fear. He has been trained in mar- tial arts, and is a sexual criminal profiler for the FBI. He became involved in the field after a student of his, years ago, was raped. He feels it was his fault, for attempt- ing to teach her rape-prevention techniques and failing. "We blame the victim. " As he took the stage for a presentation (he says he has done more than 500), Thomp- son also took the crowd's Please see page four some aspect of their lives that made them stronger. "There is a special energy that women have that men don't have," she said. "Once we understand that becoming real and enduring the pains of ev- eryday life, we can become the woman we've always wanted to be." Reuther introduced each of the women on her panel and each of them had a spe- cial message for the audience in Granum Theatre. Marsha Hoppe shared her experience with abuse and also that of losing a beloved friend to war. "I don't think of myself as 'poor me,"' she said. "I lived through it and maybe I can help someone else through it." After the first round of sessions, the women were ca- tered to a lunch which was served by members of ACC's own men's basketball team. A second set of· sessions began which included Collect- ing Dead Relatives; Lord of the Dance; Making Sense of Aromatherapy and more. Fol- lowing this seconc;l session, a third set of classes, including E-Mail and More! began. For those mothers who couldn't find a babysitter, Si- enna Suszek, of Michigan State University Extension, Alpena County, directed a special pro- gram for children. Special classes included a Civil War re-enactment, science projects and other fun, informa- tive lessons to fill inquisitive minds. The long day of learning ended at 3 p.m. and another College Day for Women was put on the shelf. College Day draws faithful BYMARY KLINE STAFF WRITER Feelings of accomplishment, confidence, and inspiration could be found at a CollegeDay for Women on October 18 at Alpena Community College. · . "My daughter pushed me into it," said J6an Dulmage. "I'm from Hammond Bay, 50 miles north of here. I can't wait . to come every year. This is my third year." For many women, the college day is a chance to get out and experience a day just for themselves. · Special classes are offered that the women can choose from according to their particular interests. This year, 250 women shared the experience on the cam- pus of ACC. · "It's a good meeting opportunity," said Rose- Marie Koltuniak of Alpena. "It's also an introduction to what the college has to offer." Another benefit of the college day expressed by some of the attendees, was the chance to meet new people. People outside of an everyday circle. Polly Cook of Alpena said the day put zest in her life. A nice variety of classes were offered and many positive feelings were shared that could expand her life. Many women came alone to the event, and by lunchtime, were gathered with new friends, sharing their lives and the activities of the day. Beverly Gagne of Alpena said the day taught her not to be afraid to change in midstream. For many women, the day was filled with discovery. Dis- covery of emotions, activities, and friends. Basically, just an enjoyable day out. ACC awarded safety grant BYMARY KLINE STAFF WRITER Alpena Community - College will be receiving $45,000 in grant money to fund safety training seminars for the benefit of the commu- nity. tion. It's surprising when you look at the breakdown of what percentage of workers em- ployed in these a.reas get injured." At this time, a lot of the planning must be com- pleted. MacMaster hopes to have the first seminar under The money was pro- his belt by the end of next cured through a grant written month. by Don MacMaster, the direc- For the construction tor of the project, in July. Last seminars, possible areas of fo- week, word was spread that cus may be proper fork lift funding will be awarded by operation, electrical safety, the Michigan Department of and fall protection. Electricity Commerce. is also one focus of the manu- According to facturing target zone. In the MacMaster, the Department of area of agriculture, special at- Commerce has a specific pot tention may be directed of money directed toward toward safely maneuvering educating safety training. Fi£- around the various moving teen similar grants were parts of a tractor and how to awarded across the state. safely operate equipment so as The grant ACC will re- not to cause bodily injury. · ceive is a one year gran~. This 'Tm excited about the means that all the training project," he said. "In some must be developed and deliv- ways it may sound kind of ered in one year. dry but if the training pre- . Three high hazard oc-: vents one person from getting cupations will be covered. hurt or killed, then it's worth MacMaster is working with it. As the main and only sec- local professionals in these ar- ondary institution in the area, eas to develop the most it's our obligation to grow and effective short seminars. · reach out and provide things "We plan to cover that are needed. The college three target areas locally," recognizes the need to offer MacMaster said. "Agriculture, things that people already in manufacturing, and construe- the work force need."