Erie Square Gazette, Port Huron, MI Thursday Sep. 8 2011 Volume 60, Issue 1 1 Joel Smith Guest Writer Having the life of a community college student has been great and very convenient, but does not exactly provide a means to experience life outside of the comforts of home. Since the option of transferring to a university was still a year away, I decided to sign up for a program through the Salvation Army called Summer Missions Teams, or SMT. It is a missions program that sends young adults, ages 18 to 28, to different parts of the world on mission trips lasting six weeks total. The goal of SMT is to educate and influence the people in different countries around the world about God and the beliefs of the Salvation Army. I applied in early January, 2011, and on Feb. 27, was informed that my application was accepted and that I would be spending the summer in India. I, along with six other students my age from around the central part of the United States, set out on June 13 for Chennai, India. From there we took a 15 hour train ride north to the Andhra Pradesh region of East Central India. Starting from the northern most part of the region, we spent the next six weeks visiting Salvation Army churches and facilities within six different divisions of the region, including: Rahjamundry, Tanuku, Eluru, Gudivada, Mandaveli, and Vijawada. In total we visited almost 40 churches, three youth hostels, four schools, and thousands of wonderful people. This program, we soon discovered, was just as much for our team as it was for the people. We learned a new level of humbleness as we visited the homes of people who were incredibly poor and yet still full of joy. Some of the villages that we visited had never had any outside contact. Many of the elderly were amazed to see a group of seven young white people. Most having never seen a white person in their life. Although it was hard to communicate because of the language barrier, the people we met connected to us easily and we were able to build relationships with many of the people. Regardless of the evident poverty that was everywhere we traveled to, the positive effects that the Salvation Army had on this country were just as visible. Not only does the Salvation Army bring financial support and food to the poorest of villages, but because the people who convert to the beliefs of the Salvation Army are considered Christian, they are no longer affected by the caste system, which is still a problem throughout India. Learning all that I have about India and meeting all the people who have influenced and done so much for me has given me a new appreciation for life. Although there is still much work to be done in India, I have experienced firsthand all of the good that is happening there. SC4 students see the world: mission India SC4 student, Joel Smith, shown here in the Mandaveli Division of India with a 104 year old woman who lives on her own and receives no help from her family. She has to walk on her own to get to church. Photo Credit: Justin Johnson Travis McBride Staff Writer Student enrollment at St. Clair County Community College decreased by 3.8 percent this year. Funds not allocated to MichiganWorks! this year by Michigan’s “No Worker Left Behind” free tuition program has left MichiganWorks! without funds needed to accept new eligible adults into the program. NWLB free tuition program aims to help adults who are either unemployed or working in low- income jobs, $40,000 or less, earn a degree at a Michigan community college, or pay for two years of tuition at a four-year university. It was “such a rad alternative. We’re all different, we need different ways to progress,” said La Tia Cooper of Port Huron, a sophomore majoring in accounting. “I think it gave people hope, a second chance. You’re not unemployed or employed, you could be a student.” Enrollment spiked in the fall of 2009 when the economy fell, according Shawn Starkey, Executive Director of Public Relations at SC4. Starkey said there is a pattern of increased enrollment during times when the economy is bad. “We (SC4) expected and prepared for it,” said Starkey, referring to the decrease in enrollment this year. While funds not allocated to the NWLB free tuition program, SC4 has provided students with alternatives to help pay for their tuition with various scholarships, grants and other financial aid. “We’ve worked with the ones who requested assistance, but we did not get many requests,” said Starkey. While the halt in NWLB funding has contributed to SC4’s enrollment decline, SC4 also expected a decline in enrollment due to fewer K-12 students enrolled in local schools, and the population decline in St. Clair County, according to Starkey. While exact numbers of student participants in the free tuition program are not trackable, due to the individuality of each person’s financial background and for privacy reasons, Starkey estimated that a few hundred participated. Starkey said that most students in the program completed their degrees last spring, and a few are finishing up this semester. “I think you can say it is not the reason for the decline, it was the reason for the spike (in the fall 2009 enrollment),” said Starkey. There are still opportunities for people who need financial assistance to attend college. Students can apply for scholarships and grants they qualify for by contacting the Financial Aid Office. Free tuion program unavailable to students “There are sll opportunies for people who need financial assistance to aend college” Pets of the issue Page 4 Nebraska Book’s file chapter eleven. page 2 Enrollment from fall 1991, to fall 2011. Figures do not include students that have not registered as of Sept. 5, 2011, for eight and 12 week classes for fall 2011. Graph provided by: SC4 Registrar.
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Erie Square Gazette, Port Huron, MI Thursday Sep. 8 2011Volume 60, Issue 11
Joel SmithGuest Writer
Having the life of a community college student has been great and very convenient, but does not exactly provide a means to experience life outside of the comforts of home. Since the option of transferring to a university was still a year away, I decided to sign up for a program through the Salvation Army called Summer Missions Teams, or SMT. It is a missions program that sends young adults, ages 18 to 28, to different parts of the world on mission trips lasting six weeks total. The goal of SMT is to educate and influence the people in different countries around the world about God and the beliefs of the Salvation Army. I applied in early January, 2011, and on Feb. 27, was informed
that my application was accepted and that I would be spending the summer in India. I, along with six other students my age from around the central part of the United States, set out on June 13 for Chennai, India. From there we took a 15 hour train ride north to the Andhra Pradesh region of East Central India. Starting from the northern most part of the region, we spent the next six weeks visiting Salvation Army churches and facilities within six different divisions of the region, including: Rahjamundry, Tanuku, Eluru, Gudivada, Mandaveli, and Vijawada. In total we visited almost 40 churches, three youth hostels, four schools, and thousands of wonderful people. This program, we soon discovered, was just as much for our team as it was for
the people. We learned a new level of humbleness as we visited the homes of people who were incredibly poor and yet still full of joy. Some of the villages that we visited had never had any outside contact. Many of the elderly were amazed to see a group of seven young white people. Most having never seen a white person in their life. Although it was hard to communicate because of the language barrier, the people we met connected to us easily and we were able to build
relationships with many of the people. Regardless of the evident poverty that was everywhere we traveled to, the positive effects that the Salvation Army had on this country were just as visible. Not only does the Salvation Army bring financial support and food to the poorest of villages, but because the people who convert to the beliefs of the Salvation Army are considered Christian, they are no longer affected by the caste system, which is still a problem throughout India. Learning all that I have about India and meeting all the people who have influenced and done so much for me has given me a new appreciation for life. Although there is still much work to be done in India, I have experienced firsthand all of the good that is happening there.
SC4 students see the world: mission India
SC4 student, Joel Smith, shown here in the Mandaveli Division of India with a 104 year old woman who lives on her own and receives no help from her family. She has to walk on her own to get to church.Photo Credit: Justin Johnson
Travis McBrideStaff Writer
Student enrollment at St. Clair County Community College decreased by 3.8 percent this year. Funds not allocated to MichiganWorks! this year by Michigan’s “No Worker Left Behind” free tuition program has left MichiganWorks! without funds needed to accept new eligible adults into the
program. NWLB free tuition program aims to help adults who are either unemployed or working in low-income jobs, $40,000 or less, earn a degree at a Michigan community college, or pay for two years of tuition at a four-year university. It was “such a rad alternative. We’re all different, we need different ways to progress,” said La Tia Cooper of Port Huron,
a sophomore majoring in accounting. “I think it gave people hope, a second chance. You’re not unemployed or employed, you could be a student.” Enrollment spiked in the fall of 2009 when the economy fell, according Shawn Starkey, Executive Director of Public Relations at SC4. Starkey said there is a pattern of increased enrollment during times when the economy is bad.
“We (SC4) expected and prepared for it,” said Starkey, referring to the decrease in enrollment this year. While funds not allocated to the NWLB free tuition program, SC4 has provided students with alternatives to help pay for their tuition with various scholarships, grants and other financial aid. “We’ve worked with the ones who requested assistance, but we did not get
many requests,” said Starkey. While the halt in NWLB funding has contributed to SC4’s enrollment decline, SC4 also expected a decline in enrollment due to fewer K-12 students enrolled in local schools, and the population decline in St. Clair County, according to Starkey. While exact numbers of student participants in the free tuition program are not trackable, due to the individuality of each person’s financial background and for privacy reasons, Starkey estimated that a few hundred
participated. Starkey said that most students in the program completed their degrees last spring, and a few are finishing up this semester. “I think you can say it is not the reason for the decline, it was the reason for the spike (in the fall 2009 enrollment),” said Starkey. There are still opportunities for people who need financial assistance to attend college. Students can apply for scholarships and grants they qualify for by contacting the Financial Aid Office.
Free tuition program unavailable to students
“There are still opportunities for people who need financial assistance to attend college”
Pets of the issue Page 4 Nebraska Book’s file chapter eleven. page 2
Enrollment from fall 1991, to fall 2011. Figures do not include students that have not registered as of Sept. 5, 2011, for eight and 12 week classes for fall 2011. Graph provided by: SC4 Registrar.
Editor’s Note:All views expressed in editorials and columns contained within the ESG are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of the ESG or any of its advertisers.We welcome feedback!
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One of the newest additions to school sponsored activities is the brand new Music Club. If you’ve not heard of it, you’ll want to take notice. The St. Clair County Community College Music Club was established mid spring semester this year after receiving approval and backing from Lillian Maley as their advisor. Within five weeks
of becoming a reality, the club was already making its debut in the Fine Arts Building’s auditorium. The performance included many current, as well as several former, students. As of now, they’ve put on three performances for the school and two more around the city of Port Huron. They currently have 20 members and are eager to accept more.
“Our main goal is to spread the joy of music,” said avid club member, Jack Wellington, “We are constantly recruiting and looking to be involved in campus life in as many ways as possible. We welcome musicians to either hone their current craft, learn another instrument, or just learn some theory so that they can better themselves as a whole.” Despite the club’s
name, it is not required to know an instrument or have any vocal skills to be a member. It is for anybody who has an interest in music. Whether you wish to improve your musicianship or if you just wish to appreciate music, all are welcome. “My personal goals for this club are to gain more confidence in my voice and performance. I believe that with the atmosphere it can be
accomplished,” said Alyssa Ferri. If you have any interest and would like to attend meetings, they are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Rehearsal Hall of the Fine Arts Building at 12:30-2 p.m. Any questions should be directed towards Ryan Hiller, the current club president, or any current club member.
SC4 celebrates establishment of new club
Rachel Olivia KobylasStaff Writer
Randolph Skotarczyk may be recognized as the retired Chief of Police of the City of Harper Woods, or he may be recognized as a martial arts instructor. Here, at St. Clair County Community College, he is recognized as the newest criminal justice instructor. Although this is his first time teaching at St. Clair County Community College, he has also taught at Oakland County Community College and Macomb Community College. He has also instructed martial arts for 30 years and holds a fourth degree black belt in Tung Soo Do. During the fall 2011 semester, Skotarczyk is teaching a total of seven classes, four different courses. They are: Intro to Criminal Justice, Intro to Private Security, Legal Aspects for Law Enforcement and Delinquency Prevention and Control. When it comes to advice for his students, Skotarczyk said, “Follow your dreams. Don’t be afraid to try new learning adventures.” It is because of this mantra that Skotarczyk has the diverse background he now shares with the college. Skotarczyk earned his Master’s degree at Central Michigan University in Administration. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice at Wayne State University. He also completed courses at Mercy College of Detroit and
the University of Virginia. Skotarczyk is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy. A Vietnam veteran, Skotarczyk completed two and a half years in the army as a combat medic and two years with the Navy as a Master at Arms. His professional background consists of 32 years of service in Law Enforcement. June 3, 2011, marked Skotarczyk’s official retirement as Chief of Police for the city of Harper Woods. “I worked my way up. I worked patrol, undercover, and spent 15 years as a Lieutenant as Commander of Operations,” said Skotarczyk. He also is a certified firefighter, but is not currently working. When it comes to firefighting he said, “Once a firefighter, always a firefighter.” In the private sector, Skotarczyk also works for Redstone Public Safety Consulting. “I have been married for 32 wonderful years,” says Skotarczyk, “My wife’s name is Kat and we have a daughter named Maria.” Maria, age 26, “has also given me two beautiful grandchildren,” said Skotarczyk. Skotarczyk enjoys listening to and playing music on a piano or guitar. He collects guitars and has 17 in his collection so far. He also loves to act. With more than 20 years experience, his most recent acting can be seen in an independent film by KMR Films that is showing in Royal Oak, Mi this week.
“Jack of All Trades”Twana PinskeyEditor-in-Chief
Nebraska Book Company, parent company of St. Clair County Community College’s campus bookstore, has filed bankruptcy. According to the Book Company’s web site, they own 280 bookstores nationwide, with SC4’s Campus bookstore being one of the 19 owned in Michigan. Press releases from the book company explain this move will allow for restructuring of $450-million in debt of its holding company, the Nebraska Acquisition Corporation. Like many booksellers, Nebraska Book says it has lost business to online retailers. NBD Education.com’s web site (http://nbdeducation.com) states some of the pros and cons of
purchasing text books on line are it saves time, and is more cost effective for students, yet you don’t know the condition of the books until you receive them and students can face delays in receiving online book orders. St. Clair County Community College’s Executive Director of Public Relations, Shawn Starkey, explained he feels the chapter eleven ruling and restructuring process won’t affect
the students and staff of SC4. “We are very comfortable with it being business as usual,” said Starkey. “It won’t affect our students or the college.” SC4’s campus bookstore Manager, Amanda Beliveau, agreed with Starkey, also stating that it is business as usual. “Our students are having no problems purchasing books,” said Beliveau.
Nebraska Book Company files chapter eleven
The campus bookstore is one of 19 Michigan college bookstores owned by the Nebraska Book Company. Photo Credit: Rachel Kobylas
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See spot run. Sorry, I meant see those Skippers Run. On Saturday, July 23, 2011, starting at 7:30 a.m., a charity 5k run was held by the SC4 Alumni Association and the SC4 Athletic Department. The race started and ended by the municipal building in downtown Port Huron. Its course took the runners past Pine Grove Park, up the St. Clair River, past the Blue Water Bridge, and back. The run was organized by Dave Goetze of Clyde, age 50, and Head Coach Dale Vos of the Athletic Department.
The event was held in order to raise money for an athletic scholarship for our Skippers. In total, approximately $2,500 was raised by 61 participants, via registration fee, in the run, says Goetze. Of the participants, one particular group was our own Lady Skippers of the volleyball team. Goetze believes that as the inaugural event, the turnout was promising. He hopes that the annual event will grow in size, enlarging the scholarship. At the run, participants are given the leisure of their own pace. This allows for competitive running while still allowing
for a leisurely, social walk. The event was described as a “Fun run or walk.” Although it was a charity run, prizes and medals were still given out as done in a race. Medals were given out to the top three placers in three age groups: children, teenagers, and adults. The overall first place winner was 17-year-old Trevor Adams of Carsonville, who received both a medal and a gift bag. Goetze would like to thank his sponsors for supporting this event and he hopes for more to come. So remember SC4 students and alumni, next summer get out there, run, and support our Skipper athletes.
Skippers runningChristian McGeachySports Editor
Going into his eighteenth year as St. Clair County Community College’s Athletic Director, Coach Dale Vos shared his views on the upcoming school year in sports. In the new school year, SC4 will be having approximately 100 student athletes play in the various sports held at that the college. Thirty-nine of those students, according to Vos, will be rewarded with athletic related scholarships. Vos is also the coach of the men’s basketball team and the golf team at the college. When asked about
the number of seniors coming back, Vos said, “We‘re going to have three players coming back for men’s basketball and zero for golf...so I had a lot of recruiting to do.” With the upcoming season in men’s basketball, Vos is wasting no time getting ready for the road ahead. Players are already warming up every day in the college gym to keep in shape and keep their skills up. Practice will officially start for the basketball team, according to Vos, after Labor Day weekend. Speaking of new acquisitions, Vos is proud to welcome the new coaches of the baseball and women’s basketball team. Lakita Gantz will
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Meghan GradyStaff Writer
The date of Sept. 11, 2001, will forever be remembered as a devastating one. On the tenth anniversary of that dreadful day,
the United Way of St. Clair County will be hosting “A Remembrance Tribute Walk” in the streets of Port Huron. “The walk is to not only to remember the people lost and
affected by 9/11/01, but also to remember and celebrate the spirit of community and volunteerism that occurred on 9/12/01,” states the Port Huron Chamber of Commerce event webpage.
The event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In addition to the walk, there will also be a peace pole dedication located on Military Street in Port Huron at 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome
Tribute walk for 9/11and encouraged to join. There are various peace pole locations that you may walk, or drive, the route, which include St. Clair County Community College on McMorran Blvd., and First United
Methodist Church on Lapeer Ave. Joining the United Way in this event will get us a little closer to making this statement on the flyer become reality, “May Peace Prevail On Earth.”
Christian McGeachySports Editor
When thinking about Detroit professional teams, the Tigers are always a summer hit. Sports enthusiasts, myself included, think the Tigers have a pretty good shot of making it back to the playoffs this October. Even though it is a close race between the Cleveland Indians and our Detroit Tigers, I believe we have the advantage. The Detroit Tigers have had the lead in the American League Central Division since before the All Star break in July. The Tigers have kept their lead intact for this long and can certainly pull it off with the team they have. Among the Tigers roster are some very key veteran leaders. Veterans such as Victor Martinez, Jhonny Peralta, and the powerful Miguel Cabrera will come in handy for the
upcoming battle for the division. Also, in the mix are very key young and athletic players including Austin Jackson, Alex Avila, Brennan Boesch and Don Kelly. Learning from skilled veterans will help the young stars be determined to push every game to the max. Another big item on their team is their dominating pitching staff. Leading the way is the explosive Justin Verlander, which is my leader for the American League Cy Young Award this year. With 18 wins, an ERA of 2.31, and over 200 strikeouts already this year, he has become a dominating force on the mound. And when Verlander is not on the rubber, teams have to go against Rich Porcello, Brad Penny, Max Scherzer and newly required Doug Fister. Also, during the trade deadline, the Tigers filled in their
gaps in the roster with key acquisitions. Such players as Delmon Young from the Minnesota Twins, and Wilson Betemit from the Kansas City Royals. Delmon Young finished last year in eighth for the American League Most Valuable Player and replaced the struggling Magglio Ordonez. While Wilson Betemit will fit comfortably at third base to help replace Brandon Inge for the time being. The Tigers, up to Aug. 22, have a record of 68-58 with a four and half game lead. After sweeping the Indians at home in a dramatic fashion, it seems the Tigers are pushing harder in the second half. If the Detroit Tigers win the Central Division, it will be the first time they have won their division since 1987. In Tiger nation, hopes are very high.
Tigers’ high hopes Rudy is a small-sized, senior male Papillon. He is house-trained, altered and up-to-date on his routine shots. Rudy came to the shelter with his 7-year-old son, Dresden. The two have never been apart. Both are extremely lovable and friendly.
For more information on adopting these pets, contact the Sanilac County Humane Society at (810)657-8962 or e-mail them at [email protected]. You can also visit their webpage and check out the other adorable adoptees at www.petfinder.com/shelters/MI278.html. To help cover adoption fees, an anonymous supporter has offered to help cover the cost of any pet featured in the Erie Square Gazette. For more information call 989-5584.
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