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www.pantagraph.com The Pantagraph Monday, October 29, 2001 A3 CENTRAL ILLINOIS Daily itevenson memorial has added meanin 9Q rnru By Rebecca Loda PANTAGRAPH STAFF BLOOMINGTON As "America the Beautiful" carried through the air on Sunday afternoon, words once spoken by Ad-lai Stevenson II were repeated. "Let us be sure our vision is high enough and broad enough to encompass every single hope and dream of both the greatest and humblest among us," said D. Hodge Fuller of Bloomington. "I see an America where no man fears to think as he pleases or say what he thinks I see an America at peace with the world." Stevenson, a Bloomington native, was a former Illinois governor, two-time presidential candidate and United Nations ambassador before his death in 1965. His words, repeated by Fuller, were spoken at the time of Winston Churchill's death.

Fuller, a member of the McLean County United Nations Association, has organized the annual memorial at Stevenson's grave in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery for more than 30 The event is linked to United Nations Day on Oct. 24. But with the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and ensuing war, Stevenson's words held perhaps more meaning on Sunday. "I think it takes on added significance because he saw a world where man lived in peace and cfoncord with one another," said Fuller, calling recent events the "antithesis" to Stevenson's vision.

More than 20 attended the brief afternoon ceremony, circling Stevenson's grave amid crackling leaves and a cool wind. A prayer and benediction were offered by Mark Hughey, associate pastor at Second Presbyterian Church in Bloomington. Members of the Collegiate Choir of Illinois Wesleyan University were joined by members of the Chapel Choir from Second Presbyterian in singing several selections, including Lloyd Pfautsch's Litany for America. Wesley Ludwig, 6, of Normal, and Cameron Baker, 7, of Bloomington, placed a wreath on Stevenson's grave. Both are students at Glenn Elementary School in Normal.

Jim Nelson, president of the local U.N. chapter, said Sunday's ceremony recognized Stevenson as a "native of Bloomington, but a citizen of the world." Nelson said recent events have led to more awareaess of international issues. "There's a renewed sense of the importance of nations and peoples working together around the root causes of human suffering and lifting human dreams for a more just peace and sustainable society," he said. Nelson said the chapter, which is in the process of rebuilding its membership, seeks to provide links between local jYjg -n The PantaqraphLORI ANN COOK Cameron Baker, 7, right, and Wesley Ludwig, 6, left, placed the wreath at Adlai Stevenson ll's grave Sunday afternoon at Ever- green Memorial Cemetery in Bloomington. "We need to work with people where we're at in linking our lives to global issues and cele-; brating our freedom to imagine a more humane world," he said.

Gift honors alumni parents i and world issues. He said U.N. agencies work daily on tasks often taken for granted, including international trade and labor rights. The PantaqraphLORI ANN COOK Above: Victor Armstrong Jr. of Bloomington helped his grandson Mark, 2, rub the nose on the statue of John Wesley Powell, made by Rick Harney, in the Ames Library at Illinois Wesleyan University.

Left: Victor Armstrong comforted his wife Flo as she became overwhelmed with the gift their children gave to Illinois Wesleyan University's Ames Library in honor of their 80th birthdays and their 60th wedding Powell statue displayed at IWU PANTAGRAPH STAFF BLOOMINGTON Victor and Flo Armstrong got a surprise Sunday during a party celebrating their 60th anniversary and 80th birthdays and Illinois Wesleyan University got a present. In honor of their parents, 1943 graduates of IWU, the couple's three children' commissioned and donated a statue of explorer John Wesley Powell to Illinois Wesleyan's new Ames Library. The Armstrong children Victor Jr. and Brian, both of Bloomington, and Margo Brins-ley of Stuart, Fla. made the surprise presentation during a celebration at the library.

The Armstrongs, formerly of Bloomington and now of Scotts-dale, received a cast of the statue, created by Bloomington artist Rick Harney. The bronze sculpture, which depicts Powell with maps of the western territories he explored, will be on permanent display in the library's rotunda when the building is completed later this year. Powell, who taught at IWU in the 1860s, later led a group that included IWU students to the Dakota Badlands and Rocky Mountains. The trip is thought to be among the first of its kind in the history of American higher education. He also received an honorary degree from IWU, and was among two designers of the university seal.

Victor Armstrong retired from Armstrong Realty in 1986. Flo Armstrong was host of the "AM Talk Show" on WJBC and promotional director for downtown Bloomington and for Eastland Mall before her retirement. They have eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Ben Rhodes, director of development at IWU, said the Armstrongs have been "instrumental in Illinois Wesleyan's history" as volunteers for the Century Club, President's Club and numerous capital campaigns. Christian entertainer slated for event NORMAL Kay DeKalb Smith, known as the "Carol Burnett of Christian entertainment," will be the featured speaker Dec.

1 at the eighth annual Women's Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Im-manuel Bible Foundation. The event includes a breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. and lunch from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., both in the Bone Student Center Ballroom. Breakfast or lunch tickets are each $9, and are available at Provident, Berean and Harvest bookstores, or by calling Immanuel Bible Foundation at (309)452-6710. Known for her unique sense of humor, Smith's program will feature a "poignant message of hope" to launch the holiday season.

Judicial screening committee named CHICAGO A nine-person evaluation team has been named by Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman to help fill a judgeship in the 11th Circuit. The group will receive public input, gather information and interview applicants before reporting to Garman, who will make a recommendation to the court. The appointment will be made by the court. The appointee will serve as judge until the general election in November 2002. Non-lawyer committee members include Julie Dobs-ki, owner-operator of McDonald's; Susan Kern, vice president for university advancement, Illinois State University; Stan Ommen, president and chief executive officer, State Farm Bank; Dr.

John Frisch; regional superintendent George Janet; and retired engineer Roger Tuttle. Lawyer members include retired chief judge Luther Dearborn; Guy Fraker; and Richard Dunn. Applicants include McLean County State's Attorney Charles Reynard; Associate Judge Scott Drazewski; and attorney Wayne Maxey. The circuit includes Ford, Livingston, Logan, McLean and Woodford counties. Expert on giving to address council Larry Stelter, CEO of The Stelter Company, a national planned-giving communica-tiqhs company, will be the featured speaker at a Nov.

6 luncheonprogram hosted by the Central Illinois Planned Giving Council. The event is from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 10 Brickyard Drive, Blooming-ton. Stelter's program, "Relationship Building: Better Face to Face Solicitations," is aimed at development officers, board members and key volunteers for nonprofit organizations.

His company is based in Des Moines and has offices in several other cities, including Chicago; Fort Worth, Texas; Columbus, Ohio; Washington, D.C.; and Hartford, Conn, i Currently, it serves more than 1,500 organizations in the United States. Cost of the Nov. 6 program is $30, which includes lunch and materials. The registration deadline is Nov. 5.

To register, call Larry Johnson at (217) 793-3363, or e-mail him at larryjsikich.com. BroMenn auxiliary plans bazaar NORMAL BroMenn Service Auxiliary will hold its annual bazaar from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday at the medical center conference room. The event will feature a bake shop, crafts and needlework, and items from the Atrium Boutique and BroMenn thrift shop.

Lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. with desserts available from 3 to 6 p.m. Raffle tickets for a quilt will be available. For more information, call (309)268-5368.

Grant to help ISU support services By Kelly Josephsen PANTAGRAPH STAFF NORMAL Because come and first-generation college students face unique challenges as they pursue their degree, Illinois State University is making use of a U.S. Department of Education grant to enhance its Student Support Services program. Program director Jewel Gray said the $218,984 grant will let ISU continue to serve 225 students every year. Student Support Services, part of ISU since 1980, uses one-on-one advising to Increase retention. The goal is to graduate 85 percent of participants Gray said, the outcome is much higher.

According to Gray, her program will use the grant to maintain its staff and look into new ways of collaborating with the university, such as developing a residential program for first-generation and low-income students and working with the new Minority Student Academic Center. The money will also be used to continue work that has met with success since 1980, Gray added. Student Support Services works by assigning each student an academic adviser who will follow them through their time at ISU. The student and adviser work together to create a plan outlining the student's goals and steps that need to be taken to meet those goals. "The student can start with us at any time and stay with us through graduation," Gray said.

"We get to know them, so whether a problem is academic, personal or financial we can work with them." Gray said advisers often refer students to outside help ISU has strong support programs, she said, but students don't always know how to use them. Student Support Services participants also have chances to go to conferences, cultural events and trips outside the university. Jena Rae Unzicker Slf.YAN is 1 1 xt MondayMemos Meadows administrator Nancy Stedman, and then sang songs to residents and staff in the home's chapel. Area teen in teen pageant Jena Rae Unzicker, daughter of Marlin and Theresa Unzicker of Fisher, will compete for the title of Miss Illinois Teen USA Nov. 16-18 at the Hyatt Regency Mc-Cormick Place in Chicago.

Unzicker is a sophomore at Fisher High School and also attends the River Valley Church of Christ. Her ac Make a list, check it twice BLOOMINGTON The Salvation Army is getting an early start this year on its holiday list. The charity is seeking volunteers to staff its 19 kettle locations, at which money will be collected from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov.

16 to Dec. 24. The Coats for Kids drive, which runs through Dec. 7, is seeking donations at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Pizza Hut, Kids Us, Prairie Aviation Museum and The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army also is accepting holiday assistance applications from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 29 to Nov. 9.

Applicants must supply proof of residency (like a current piece of mail), income verification for the last 30 days (paycheck stubs) and Social Security cards for all household members. To volunteer for kettle duty or for information about other programs, call Development Director Andrea Raycraft at (309) 829-9476, Ext. 12. A picture paints 1,000 words GRIDLEY The first-grade Sunday school class of Apostolic Christian Church has donated $368.23 to Meadows Mennonite Home to buy wall hangings. The money represents collections during Sunday school in September.

First-graders and their families presented the check to tivities include volleyball, basketball, track, Softball, piano and clarinet. Unzicker is a High Honor Role student and a member of the Beta Club. She loves music and has been competing in literary and solo and ensemble contests since fifth grade. She is a four-event track-and-field state qualifier; a forward on her basketball team; and a starting pitcher on her summer league fast-pitch Softball team. She recently graduated from the Bar- bizon School of Modeling.

The young woman chosen as Miss Illinois Teen USA will go on to represent the state in the Miss Teen USA competitions on CBS. Monday Memos appears weekly. Submit items to City editor Julie Cerke, The Pantagraph, 301 Washington Bloomington, IL 61701, or send email to newsroompantagraph.com. The PantaqraphMAUREEN O'CONNOR In the foreground, volunteer Rich Bailey played with Evan Salzman at the YWCA pool during the recent Replace Violence with Fun teen fun fair that was part of the activities celebrating a Week Without Violence last week..