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Tallahassee Feb. 24, 19925B torn lorn, Stuffi 'gfom i i 1 1 CARPET FOR YOUR BUSINESS isomBusmssm FSU professor gains national science award j. I I Florida University Margaret 656-4200 I Aikior Sen, Dm, Bo On campus From Jack, Kristen, Rachael, MWP'W" if I Linda Clark Amank-waa, assistant professor of nursing, was elected chairperson of the Women's Health Council of the Florida Nurses Association. She presented a paper, "Nurse Practi- Meteorology Professor Sharon Nicholson received a $250,000 National Science Foundation Faculty Award for Women Scientists and Engineers, one of 10, given nationally. Richard Linda and Wayne Tell everyone what you have for ule! CLASSIFIED ACTION ADS, 599-2210 W.

Lewis, dean of the School of Nursing, was installed as president and chairperson of the board of directors of the Florida League for Nursing. Robert Williams, professor of psy- mmmwEmm Amankwaa Nicholson Lewis Pfeffer, professor of meteorology and director of the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Institute, was electee a fellow of the American Meteorological Society. -Social mm pym 5m Qwwl chology at Washington University, lectured on "The Effects of the Infusion of Afrocentric Materials into the Curriculum on Self-Concept and Performance of African-American Children" and "Crisis in America: The Psychology of the African-American Community." The lecture was sponsored through the Minority Institutions Research Program. George Martin Sociology Professor Patricia Martin wrote "Feminism in Management" in Women and Work, Vol and "Gender, Inequality and Interaction in Organizations," in Gender, Interaction, and Inequality. Sociology department chairman Charles Tol-bert gave a paper at the Rural Sociological meeting in Columbus, Ohio.

Music professors Karyl Louwen-aar and Charles De- work Professor Charles Figley gave presentations at U.S. Air Force University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala Educational research professor John Keller received the 1991 doners in Private Practice: Medicaid Only Model," at the Florida League for Nursing Convention in Tampa. Thomas D. Wallace, vice president minority business affairs, Kiewit Construction Group was the speaker for the National Engineer's Week Banquet sponsored by the Division of Engineering Technology. Tallahassee Community College Dallas Williams, psychology instructor, presented a paper on "Education and Identity: Empowerment or Enslavement of the African-American Community" at the sixth annual College of Science Symposium at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Ken Zimmerman, humanities instructor, and Vicki Roman-Lagu-nas, adjunct humanities instructor, were on the panel, "Literature and Testimony in Latin America" at the 17th annual Conference on Film and Comparative Literature at FSU.

Zimmerman presented a paper, "Jorge Luis Borges: Let Us Play," and Roman-Lagunas wrote a paper, "Testimonial Literature in Chile: Tejas by Hernan Valdes." compiled by Cindy Harris Figley Reid, vice president of academic affairs at Savannah State College, spoke for the 10th annual Le-ander Boy-kin Convocation. The convocation is sponsored each year in honor of the late L.C. Larson Indiana University Alumni Award for Outstanding Leadership Tolbert -Lliliitf, jrn iUui'inij Reid education FAMU )ur John Deere -I- in Instructional Systems Technology in Orlando. Also, he gave an invited speech at To-hoku Gakuin University, Sen-dai, Japan. Undergraduate studies academic administrator dealer knows everytriine Laney performed at the Highlands (N.C.) Chamber Music Festival.

Louwenaar and visiting assistant professor Pamela Ryan lectured, and performed a concert, broadcast live, at the University of New Orleans. Works performed in concert by Louwenaar, associate professor Karen Clarke and academic administrator George Riordan were broadcast on National Public Radio's "Performance Today." professor. FAMU President Frederick Humphries received $30,000 through the Minority Engineering Program supported by the ARCO Foundation for the academic excellence program and the Student Study Center. Leo P. uiau going on in your own backyard.

Jackson Get Your Home Pressure Cleaned Esaw Griffin Paint Co. "Specializing in Quality Painting" Mention this ad and get your home Pressure Cleaned for only 45" InteriorExterior Painting 25X OFF 878-0505 licensed insured Norman Jackson spoke at the McKnight Achievers induction ceremony in Gainesville. Sociology Professor Jill Qua-dagno was elected American Sociological Association vice president Michael Mesterton-Gibbons, associate professor of mathematics and an associate in the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Institute, gave a colloquium at Oxford University's Mathematical Institute, and six invited lectures at the University of Umea, Sweden. Sam, vice president for university relationspublic affairs, wrote "Building Programs that Survive Bear Markets," in the Council for Advancement and Support of Education District 3 Newsletter. Sam Louwenarr Learn about the break up of the U.S.S.R.

Clarke STX38 Lawn Tractor There isn't much about backyard and front yard lawns that escapes your John Deere dealer's know-how. From equipment, to lawn care, to service and repair he's on the cutting edge. (iseouHwts FR0M OHV. in SAFEOX or. Hwwltun CSEB LOTTO HAS NO BIG WINNERNo ticket purchased matched 12-21-27-41-44-45.

Florida's Lotto jackpot bounded to an estimated $47 million Sunday after computer checks showed no one with the six-number combination for the third consecutive week. Winners: 477 tickets matching five numbers pay 22,576 tickets matching four numbers pay 446,837 tickets matching three numbers pay $5.50. ThcMiHiPages NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE. by Betty Debnam CAPITAL CIRCLE UPDATE Construction continues this week on Capital Circle Northeast Traffic on Capital Circle between Care and Raymond Diehl is shifted one lane to the east, and access remains open to businesses there. Work continues this week on the storm-drainage system along Capital Circle.

Test pile-driving has been completed for the widening of Interstate 10 overpass. Permanent pilings are to be put in place this week. Traffic remains reduced from four lanes to two on 1-10 near the overpass. Last week, rain slowed work at Centerville Road and Capital Circle. Northeast Capital Circle Northeast: Delays from Centerville Road to Halstead Boulevard for construction.

Olson Road: Closed for construction. Rlggins Road: Delays for construction. Southeast Lafayette Street: Delays between Magnolia Drive and Franklin Boulevard for repaying. Park Avenue: Delays at Richview Road for road construction and widening of turn lanes. Southwest Orange Avenue at Capital Circle Southwest: Delays to upgrade traffic signal.

West Pensacola Street: Detour near Gray Street for storm-water relocation; Delays at White Drive for construction and widening turn lanes. Surrounding Areas U.S. Highway 27 at the St. Marks Bridge: Delays for widening of roadway. Appearing in MONDAY, MARCH 2 Monthly payments based on John Deere Credit Card.

Jones Tractor Company Rental Center 2890 Industrial Plaza Drive (across from the Armory) 877-5522 Open: M-F, Sat. :00 TALLAHASSEE 1 democrat BLACK HISTORY FACT FEB. 24, 1966 Military leaders oust Kwame Nkruman, the first president of the newly independent Ghana, while on a peace mission to stop the Vietnam War. From Democrat staff reports NEWSPAPER IN EDUCATION WEEK MARCH 2 through 6 A DIM "-year-old boy still waiting CARING for potential pen pals FromlB The four impoverished brothers got toys, school supplies and winter jackets. They'd like a football or basketball.

To help, call Barbara Battin at 487-2525. Coring 'your cWorCcC cWith Ch(ezvspapers Look for learning activities in each day's Tallahassee Democrat. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY I I FRIDAY MARCH 2 MARCH 3 MARCH 4 MARCH 5 MARCH 6 Science Social Reading Math Student Studies Language News Quiz Arts Cash Prizes! struggle for her." New appeal The fire victim and her sons can use food, chairs, a sofa, kitchen table, sheets, bedspreads, curtains, lamps, tableware, housewares and a television. The wish list also includes a vacuum cleaner, washer, dryer, mop, broom, iron, ironing board and toiletries. The mother needs a root-canal job or $570 to pay for the dental work.

She could use a car and $45 to install a telephone. And she'd enjoy some women's magazines. The boys need clothing, toys and books. They'd welcome cards, gifts and cakes for their birthdays April 20 and May 19. For details, call Carol Albertson at 644-2863.

Items may be brought to the office of Frank Cuevas at De-Graff Hall, the V-shaped dormitory at Dewey and Tennessee streets, next to McDonald's. Checks may be made out to DeGraff Hall, marked for Case No. 203 and sent to Albert-son at the FSU Housing Office, 104 Cawthon Hall, Tallahassee 32306. Quick updates The Florida Highway Patrol has a fling in store for the 12-year-old boy who dreams of a law-enforcement career. It's a surprise, so stay tuned for details later.

The boy, who has muscular dystrophy, is still hoping to hear from potential pen pals. He has received some fishing posters and magazines, but no dog toys, basketball mother and her sons, an 8-month-old baby and 2-year-old toddler. They're asking Caring Connection readers to help with dental work, baby-sitting, furniture, birthday cakes and maybe even a car. Albertson described the mother as the kind of hard-working, upbeat trouble-shooter who can always be counted on in a pinch. -'Whenever the dorms on campus" need something, they know she's the one to call," Albertson said.

"She helps the students out in all kinds of different ways." The fire victim grew up in Havana and graduated from high school in 1986. When she started Wbrl? at FSU four years ago, she kept her Havana trailer and remained active in church there. A friend provided rides to work. iiThe early-morning blaze apparently began in an electric space heater, in a rear bedroom. "She heard some clicking noises in the back of the trailer," Albertson said.

"She went back and opened the door, and it was already in flames. She grabbed her children and got out" With wages just slightly above minimum, Albertson said, her colleague has no savings, no child support, no insurance money and no help from social-service agencies. The clerk found a Tallahassee apartment for $290 a month. But with no car, she relies on a friend to ferry her sons to and from the sister who cares for them in Havana Said Albertson, "Every day's a TEACHERS: Order your classroom newspapers by Feb. 26 and receive a new curriculum guide.

Call 599-2134. tickets or Seminoles memorabilia Several readers offered partial help with baby-sitting, van repairs and air-conditioning but not enough. To help, call Maureen Bibby at 487-2604. The four impoverished brothers got toys, school supplies and winter jackets. They'd like a football or basketball.

To help, call Barbara Battin at 487-2525. The hit-and-run victims are feeling low. The mother learned Wednesday that she'd been denied disability benefits, and she's appealing the ruling. The daughter had knee surgery 10 days ago, but it didn't go well. Donations now total $3,497, but the two need almost $1,200 more.

To help, call Teri Grace at 487-0241. The parents struggling back from homelessness got $65, but they still need lamps, sheets and cleaning supplies. Their 5-year-old boy got some Ninja turtles, but still needs size 8-slim pants and wants books about the Berenstain Bears. To help, call Amy Vassey at 222-2180. The Caring Connection welcomes requests from agencies, schools or churches.

For forms, call Meg Guyton at Volunteer Tallahassee, 222-6263. Readers who need help may call 224-6333. Proud member of SPONSORED BY Tallahassee Democrat Leon County Reading Council Leon English Teachers Association Leon Council of Teachers of Math Big Bend Council for the Social Studies I I TALLAHASSEE democrat (Lza EJ I with Leo County Schools.