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Fall semester classes at SIU Carbondale begin on August 20th and with every new academic year, there are always challenges and opportunities for the university. On this edition of WSIU InFocus, we feature a program-length interview with SIU President Gle

Host: Jak Tichenor
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Topic keywords: enrollment, retention, plan for the future
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It's hard to believe, but fall is just around the corner. As such, the members of the American Thresherman Association are gearing up for what promises to be a moving show. From demonstrations of antique farm equipment to displays of agricultural produc

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St. Louis native David Levi (LEE'-vee) has earned an international reputation as a respected glass artist for his large blown glass vessels which have become part of the permanent collections of the Smithsonian and The White House. Levi was on the SIU Carbondale campus last year to demonstrate his skills to students in the Univerisity's School of Art and Design prior to the 2006 International Glass Conference held in St. Louis. Levi's works pay homage to classical forms while giving them a contemporary re-interpretation that is very pleasing to the eye. As our Jak Tichenor discovered, Levi's art involves a high degree of skill gained from years of experience in front of blindingly hot furnaces and an intimate knowledge of the materials and techniques used in this age-old art form.

Host: Jak Tichenor
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Length: 6:16

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Have you ever wondered how to have that beautiful, lush garden you’ve always dreamed of? Not everyone has been blessed with a green thumb, but as you will soon see – all you really need is some natural fertilizer that you can make in your own backyard! John Preece is a horticulture professor at SIU, and took some time to teach our viewers how to compost a garden. This biological way to recycle waste is a trash-to-treasure process sure to make both you and your flowers happy.

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Length: 6:22

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Agriculture is one of the oldest and most important industries in the United States. The members of the American Thresherman Association recognize this fact and are intent upon preserving this history by putting it on display for younger generations. Some of the machines you will see at the show are truly one-of-a-kind. The 1923 Case Steamroller, which powers their sawmill, is the only one like it currently in existence. This is only one of many, many historical treasures one can find in the show. Let’s take a closer look and learn more about how the Threshermen bring history to life.

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Length: 7:42

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Here on WSIU InFocus, we enjoy profiling local artisans and crafts people who make our region a more beautiful place. Tonight, we have the great honor of interviewing one of Chicago’s major cultural figures: Robert Falls. Mr. Falls has been the artistic director of the Goodman Theater in Chicago for twenty years now, and some of his work includes Tony Award winning productions of Arthur Miller’s Death of A Salesman and Eugene O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey into Night. During his recent visit to SIU Carbondale to help with the 11th Annual All Southern High School Theater Project, Falls talked to SIU theater professor Tim Fink about his past achievements and future aspirations.

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Length: 10:47

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How often have you heard, "look but don’t touch" when visiting a museum? Well, SIU Carbondale’s University Museum recently invited a group of visitors to touch as much as they wanted in an exciting new pilot project to open up the world of museums to the blind and visually impaired. The University Museum, the Southern Illinois Radio Information Service operated by WSIU Public Broadcasting, and SIUC’s Disability Support Services, developed the project to make the Museum’s Neher (Nair) collection of African Art more accessible to the blind and visually impaired. Participants in the exhibit use a portable CD player and headset to learn about the exhibit, with guidance provided by students from SIUC’s Disability Support Services. The Exhibit was made possible by a grant from the Carbondale Community Arts Fund. Producer Jak Tichenor says it’s hoped this will be the first of many such exhibits for people who don’t normally get to enjoy the museum experience.

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The art of glass casting goes back as far as the ancient Egyptian and Roman empires and while the computer-controlled kilns used by today's artists might represent a huge advance in technology, an ancient practitioner of the craft would likely feel right at home in today's glass studios. Contemporary glass artist Mel George feels a kinship with those who developed the art she practices today. The plaster of paris molds she makes to cast her designs differ little from the techniques used by the ancients. The Australia native currently operates a glass studio with her husband that translates their designs and those of other artists into reality.

Host: Jak Tichenor
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Topic keywords: art
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Length: 6:06

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While many young men are fascinated by large pieces of machinery like cars, planes and trains, the men in Gaylan Greer’s family have all been captivated by the 1945 Titan tractor. This unique piece of equipment may be used for agricultural work, but it is not unlike the cars we drive today. Greer explains how the tractor runs and why it is so valuable.

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About a hundred and fifty years ago, Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglass held a series of debates in area cities, vying for the position of Illinois senator. Lincoln was relatively unknown at the start of the debates, and certainly the underdog as he took on one of the most powerful senators around. He lost the election that year, but won the hearts of the American people. When it came time to choose a new president, Lincoln was their man. To commemorate this exciting piece of local history, the Jonesboro Sesguicentennial Committee has commissioned sculptor Tom Allen to make a work of art worthy of these two great men.

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There are many ways to preserve the past. Preserving the past can mean documenting the stories of people before they die….Sometimes it can mean protecting a piece of history… an artifact that is a tangible link to the past. When these rare gems are first found, they often appear to be nothing but old junk. Laura Kidd was given just such a relic to restore: an old beat up flag… the last vestige an organization called the Grand Army of the Republic. The army was a national organization of union veterans who severed in the civil war. And this flag came from a Murphysboro area post; Worthen Post #128. It’s construction and the materials alone make it a rare find. How it was found and what was learned in preserving this artifact is how fragile our history is. It can be lost - or it can saved.

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Length: 8:48

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What do the Passion of the Christ, Easy Rider, and the Beatles' White Album have in common? They're all used as inspirations for some beautiful bikes displayed at the Iron Clad motorcycle show held on the grounds of Cedarhurst in Mt. Vernon.

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Length: 4:22

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The annual Southern Illinois Music Festival brings in musicians from across the country to perform in a two-week festival celebrating fine music. The visiting artists range from well-known to the up-and-coming - but they all are very talented. Soprano Katelyn Mattson joins Edward Benyas in a brief interview about how an up-and-coming vocalist can develop into a big-name performer.

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Many of us have shot home video to document those special moments in our lives, but recently the media has begun using this simple format for even bigger purposes. A new film shot on the front lines of the war in Iraq features footage recorded by soldiers with home video cameras. Alumnus filmmaker Steve James of "Hoop Dreams" & "Stevie" fame, screened "The War Tapes" during the Big Muddy film festival at SIU Carbondale. The film harnesses the power of amateur video to present an honest and uncompromising portrayal of the war that viewers have rarely seen before. Our very own Jennifer Fuller talked with Steve James about this novel approach to film making.

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Roz: Well sadly, our series on the Southern Illinois Cat Fanciers 10th annual Cat Show is coming to a close. But as with all competitions, we've saved the best for last. Our Wendy Weinhold talks with judge Norman Auspitz to learn how all of these beautiful cats are handled and critiqued. For a few lucky contenders, all of the breeding, grooming and training culminate in this purr-fect ending.

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Guest(s): Norman Auspitz
Topic keywords: Southern Illinois Cat Fanciers
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Do you didjeridoo? Chad and Carrie Schott do – and they'll talk about their crafts on display in their booth – called Drumzrgruven at the Cedarhurst Craft Fair. They specialize in musical instruments with a native flair. Chad and Carrie began crafting these instruments as a way pay their way through college. They've had much success as they continue their work long after graduation. Dede Ittner talks with Chad as he demonstrates a few of the instruments on display.

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Guest(s): Chad Schott
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Not everyone has the opportunity to travel to Europe and taste their world-famous cuisine. However, we in Southern Illinois are lucky to have a culinary institution featuring a European trained chef. Chef Lasse Sorensen of Tom's Place Restaurant in DeSoto has appeared on our show before. Tonight, we'll visit his kitchen again as he is joined by a special guest chef, his father Gert Sorensen, all the way from Denmark! This creative duo will demonstrate how to sculpt a swan out of puff pastry, whipped cream, and strawberries. This classic European desert is a sight to behold, and a delight to eat!

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Guest(s): Gert Sorensen
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The Czech Republic has been home to some of the world's most talented glass-cutters and a rich tradition handed down for hundreds of years. Their work is highly prized around the world for its intricate patterns. Last year, master artist Frantisek visited SIU Carbondale's School of Art and Design to share his experience with students interested in learning more about this highly demanding form of art. He began developing his skills as an apprentice glass-cutter at the age of ten and went on to teach at universities around the world. Frantisek talked with our Jak Tichenor during his time on campus prior to last year's International Glass conference held in St. Louis.

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We conclude our program with some home grown talent - the work of Karen Fiorino. Her experimental art was displayed at last year's Celebration of Women Artists in Fiber and Clay exhibit at the Southern Illinois University Museum. It features several clay pieces that at first glance may look like functional pottery. But a closer examination reveals that they represent unique artistic concepts along with experimental technique.

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Roz: Bluegrass music is popular among people across the Southern Illinois region. You can find a bluegrass band playing at an event or festival just about every weekend through the summer and fall. WSIU produced a series of programs called the Harrisburg Bluegrass Special. It was videotaped at the Saline County Barbeque and Bluegrass Festival. Cassie Andrews of the band White Oak talks with Phil Bankester about the Saline County festival and the resurgence of interest in bluegrass music.

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Did you know that there are currently 43 million people in the United States without health insurance? This topic of growing national concern was the main focus of the 9th Health Policy Institute, held at the SIU School of Law. This year's noted guest speaker, Dr. David Himmelstein is an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, and a leader in the movement for universal healthcare. Himmelstein's ideas have been called radical, but he says he is a great believer in democracy and knows our country is no stranger to radical change. His program would benefit the majority of U.S. citizens, and he is hopeful that the people of Illinois will turn the tide in this uphill battle against corporate medicine.

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Randomness is something that makes our experiences unique and interesting. It also is a key part to Steven Fessler's artwork. In addition to creating his own art, he also conducts workshops to help students explore their creative side. A chance breakfast meeting helped Steven get connected with Nan Novara, an art teacher at the Brehm School in Carbondale. Nan invited Steven to conduct a series of workshops at the Brehm school to help her students learn a new approach to painting. In his workshops, Steve tries to break down painting into something fun and accessible. Once the students get beyond that, the real creativity begins. Let's take a look.

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Richard Collins, director ofBrehm Preparatory School in Carbondale, interviews Diana Hanbury King, a pioneer in special education and the founder of both the Kildonan School and the Dunnebeck Camp for dyslexic students. King recently visited SIUC to help train educators on how to work with dyslexic children, emphasizing that early intervention and one-on-one time between teachers and students are critical to the success of children struggling with this learning disorder. Over the course of her 60-year career, King has met and worked with many experts in the field and describes some of the programs developed to meet the needs of dyslexic students. She also shares how technology has changed the face of special education and encourages greater collaboration between universities, colleges, elementary schools, and parents to meet the educational needs of children with learning disabilities.

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So what do coffee pots, washing machines, and gardens have in common? They are examples of the simple changes that can transform a typical nursing home into something that feels more like a place you'd want to call home. The Hitz Memorial nursing home has been making these kinds of changes and in doing so they have become a local leader in Pioneering movement. This next story examines how the staff plays a key role in helping in changing the all-too-familiar impersonal, institutional feeling of many long- term care facilities. At the Hitz nursing home, residents have a voice in what they want put into practice. The Hitz staff goes out of their way to make sure that the resident's wishes are honored. It takes employees who find this type of work their "calling", in order to make the "pioneering" concept work.

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A lack of fruits and vegetables in the daily diet may be contributing to the increasing numbers of Americans who are over-weight, have cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure. Our Kevin Boucher recently visited the DuQuoin Farmer's market, where the Perry County Health Department, and others in the community, have banded together to promote the idea: "Eat Local Eat Fresh" a holistic approach to heath, diet, community and commerce.

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Length: 3:59

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The night prior to the Farmers Market Wendy Weinhold from WSIU Public Radio met up with Chef Jason Pauley as he was preparing recipes for the next day. He graciously agreed to demonstrate how he prepares the tasty Eggplant dish they featured at the Perry County Heath Department Booth.

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Farmers markets have an enormous potential for an area's economic development. For example, these Market’s are tremendously energy efficient, because the product doesn’t come from half way around the globe. And the larger these markets become, the more local farmers they support, who in turn, help grow the local economy. None of this is lost on community leaders like Pamela Pereira, who would like to get the whole town back in the habit of coming to the Farmer's Market as a means to help strengthen the community's social fabric.

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Think it’s too late for grilling season? Even though autumn is here, it is still not too late to get out and grill some delicious, mouth-watering ribs. Chef Lasse Sorrenson from Tom's Place Restaurant and BBQ grill master, Mike Sterns team up to show us how great tasting ribs are created. Now, Mike won’t give away his secret seasonings, but watch closely and you might just learn enough to get cooking…. and the rest is all just a matter of taste anyway.

Host: Lasse Sorensen
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The winds of change are blowing in our country’s approach to providing nursing home care. A new patient centered model called “Pioneering,” is challenging the old way of doing things that focused more on the needs of the staff to be efficient, rather than the needs of the resident. Pioneering is a humanistic, common sense approach to long term care that’s a far cry from the heavily-regimented, institutionalized nursing home settings so familiar to most of us. Once you see how it actually works, you might be surprised to find out that pioneering is just now catching on. Tonight we revisit our two part series that examined some of the best practices used at the HITZ Nursing Home in Alhambra, Illinois. From the outside, the building looks fairly typical, just like any other nursing facility. But what’s happening inside isn’t typical at all, the Hitz home is one of the first in our region to truly embrace the Pioneering philosophy. Several weeks after taping at the HITZ nursing home, we learned that Teresa Creighton, who was featured at the very end of this story, died as a result of her MS. We would like to note that the Pioneering practices at the Hitz home enabled her to live her life as fully as possible until the end. She struggled to speak with us but wanted others to understand how the simple things done at the HITZ Home enhanced her dignity and gave her a sense of empowerment. We think her testimony here speaks volumes for the power pioneering and the culture change movement.

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Illinois’ junior U.S. Senator entered the race for the White House earlier this year and Barack Obama has been under the media magnifying glass ever since. Up next, Mike Lawrence of SIU Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute talks with Lynn Sweet who’s been covering the Obama campaign for the Chicago Sun-Times.

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Walt and Juanita Ramsey of Herrin have a lifetime of memories from more than 60-years of marriage, but there were two terrible months during the war that will always remind them of how precious their time together has been. Walt was an aerial gunner in World War Two while Juanita worked in a bomber factory in Michigan to be near her husband’s training bases before he was stationed overseas. As we’ll learn from their story, Walt was almost killed on a bombing raid and Juanita had to wait for weeks to learn whether he was dead or alive.

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As a sailor in World War Two, Einar Dyhrkopp of Shawneetown learned never to take life for granted. His experiences aboard the U.S.S. Aaron Ward in the spring of 1945 taught him that you might never know if you’ll see another tomorrow.On May 3rd, 1945, off the coast of Okinawa, Dyhrkopp's ship was involved in a ferocious battle for survival. Attacked over several hours, his ship was hit by six Kamikaze planes, became dead in the water, and nearly sunk. But the bravery and tenacity of the surviving crew-members and captain managed to save the ship and later sail it home to the United States. This is the story of the U.S.S. Aaron Ward, the ship that would not die.

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This year the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge celebrates 60-years as a haven for wildlife and one of the area’s most popular tourism destinations. But not many of the people who enjoy the Refuge today know that Crab Orchard was once the site of an enormous ammunition factory that played a vital role in our nation’s defense during the Second World War. The story of the Illinois Ordnance Factory, or Ordill as it was known, is a fascinating look at how the war on the home-front changed the social and economic history of Southern Illinois forever. Thousands of area women earned their first regular paychecks at Ordill, and many of them never looked back as they got their first taste of work outside the home. Ordill also employed thousands of area men who’d been looking for steady work in an area hard-hit by the Great Depression and lay-offs in the region’s many coal mines. Most of what remains of the plant is off-limits to the public but our cameras were allowed inside for a rare look at the many buildings and bunkers that remain in the closed portion of the Refuge. We also talked with people who worked at Ordill during the war who related their memories and insights to us about their wartime experiences. Our program-length feature was created by producers Roger Suski and Jak Tichenor.

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During the past several months, our producers and outreach staff have conducted numerous interviews with area veterans in order to share their stories about World War Two with future generations. Like many veterans who lost friends and comrades in the war, it was years before Larry Breeze could talk about what he experienced during the battle of the Hurtgen Forest during the Allied push into the German homeland. Breeze, a retired history professor at Southeast Missouri State University, recently sat down with producers Jak Tichenor and Roger Suski to talk about his memories of THE WAR.

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In his farewell address in 1961, former President Dwight Eisenhower warned our country that only an alert and knowlegable citizenry could protect the country against the misplaced power and influence of the nation’s “military industrial complex.” The former General believed in a strong national defense, but he was deeply worried about the relationship between the U.S. Military and the corporations that stocked the nation’s arsenal. Award-winning filmmaker Eugene Jarecki’s 2005 film “Why We Fight” offers his analysis of how the current war in Iraq has less to do with the current administration’s war against terrorism and spreading democracy, but has more to do with the spreading of a U.S. capitalist empire since the end of the Second World War. Jarecki was on the SIU Carbondale campus recently for screenings of his film and to present this year’s Michael and Nancy Glassman Distinguished lecture under the auspices of the University Honors Program. Jak Tichenor talked with him about him about his work

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When you think of a shipyard, a picture of some port along a coastline comes to mind. During the busy times of the World War II era, shipyards were also built inland to meet the heavy wartime demand. Affectionately called Large Slow-moving Targets, the L-S-Ts, in their day were actually a new “state of the art” landing craft that helped turn the tide of World War Two. The return of one of these odd looking ships to the region has brought this chapter of history full circle. This particular ship was built at the inland shipyard in Evansville, Indiana and has finally returned to its home-port after over sixty years. The story of this maritime workhorse begins during the darkest days of the war in Europe as British soldiers used a rag tag armada to flee the beaches of Dunkirk.

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Flying a heavy bomber on combat missions across the Pacific Ocean would be a tremendous responsibility for anyone of any age, but many of the crew members aboard those planes were only in their teens and were led by pilots who were considered “old men” when only in their 20s. Tom Engram of rural Carbondale loved airplanes as a little boy growing up in Johnston City and the U.S. Army Air Corps gave him a chance to prove his mettle by learning to pilot the B-24 Liberator heavy bomber. The retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel has scrapbooks filled with flying stories and recently shared some of his favorites with us.

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People's passions can drive them to do amazing things. Among Ken Strong's passions are woodworking and transportation. He's now living out his dream by operating a traveling craft business in his retirement. On display in his booth at the Cedarhurst craft fair, one can find wooden cars, motorcycles and earth movers - all with intricate moving parts. Host Dede Ittner talks with Ken about how he began his foray into building these wooden wonders.

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“Like father, like son.” This is a phrase that perfectly describes the relationship between chef Lasse Sorrenson and his father Gert Sorrenson. And as you will see, the father certainly passed his culinary interest and skills to his son. In the next segment, we visit this duo at Lasse’s Restaurant Tom’s Place in Desoto. Today, they are creating a classic European dessert that is light and flaky... it’s called a Napoleon Cake. Lasse and his father not only show us how they make this delicious crème filled pastry, but also share tips on how to properly eat this tasty desert.

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In the past, InFocus has met up with various volunteers and re-enactors from the Ft. D Days celebration held in Cape Girardeau as they showed aspects of what life was like at a Civil War fort. This time we’ll meet one of Ft. D Days younger participants. Our Dan Jones met up with nine year-old Zach Stagner, who was participating in his first re-enactment. It turns out that events like fort D Days are not just for learning about the past, but they also offer a chance to step back in time and experience history.

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George: Fernando Treviño became Chancellor of Southern Illinois University Carbondale earlier this month. A native of Eagle Pass, Texas, Treviño served the past eight years as dean of the School of Public Health at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. The 57-year old Treviño replaces John Dunn, who had served as interim Chancellor since last November. Treviño is a professor of health management and policy and had also served as director of the Texas Institute for Hispanic Health. Chanellor Treviño discussed his first weeks on the job at Carbondale with Jak Tichenor in this program-length newsmaker interview.

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From train wrecks to tornadoes, area emergency services agencies and local hospitals want to be able to respond quickly and effectively in the event of a disaster involving mass casualties. Last fall, dozens of first-responders and over a hundred volunteers put months of planning to the test by conducting a mock disaster drill at the Southern Illinois Airport. In the scenario used in this exercise, the passengers and crew aboard an airliner became severely ill on what was supposed to be a routine flight between Nashville and St. Louis. The crew attempted an emergency landing at Carbondale, but the jetliner crashed in flames upon arrival. This exercise gave local officials their first opportunity to test the capabilities of a new mobile hospital facility called a surge unit, that can be transported by truck to the scene of a major disaster in the region. Before we roll the story, we do want to warn you that the event’s planners wanted the drill to be as realistic as possible, and that included some very gruesome make-up used to portray the dead and injured.

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The art of glass blowing can take many forms, colors and techniques. At last year’s Cedarhurst Craft Fair, we met Todd Manicki, an artist who operates his own glass-blowing studio in Farmer City. Dede Ittner talked with Todd about the variety of unusual materials he uses in his work to create some very unique blown glass art.

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The annual Southern Illinois Cat Fancier’s cat show draws competitors from around the region to display feline breeds from around the globe. Our Wendy Weinhold visited the annual cat show held at the Williamson county pavilion. She specifically wanted to meet competitors with unusual breeds. She learned that while these animals are unique and possible ribbon contenders they and their owners are already winners because they are best friends.

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WSIU’s Jak Tichenor talks with Mike Chamness, chair of the Illinois Terrorism Task Force, who also headed the Illinois Emergency Management Agency for four years, ending in 2003. “I don't think there is a goal line when you're talking about combating terrorism,” says Chamness. “Every time you stop some tactic the terrorists want to do, you can depend on them to develop another tactic to sneak something onto an airline or do whatever it is they want to do.” Chamness, a Murphysboro native, has chaired the Task Force since 2003, which advises the Governor’s Office on strategic planning for Homeland Security issues. The group represents 60 member organizations at the local, state, and federal levels and meets year-round to update the state’s emergency response strategy to a wide range of threats. “We took a strategic stance in the beginning, that our response system would be structured in such a way that it could respond to a weapon of mass destruction, an act of terrorism, or to a natural hazard such as an earthquake or tornado.” Although the Chicago area is a major focus due to its population and infrastructure, Chamness says the rest of Illinois benefits from the overall planning effort and placement of emergency response teams throughout the state. “We certainly have a system that can respond to the city of Chicago and Cook County if something does happen there, but also in a very timely way, those teams can respond to tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, transportation accidents (across the state).”

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Length: 10:00

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SIUC Radio-Television professor Jim Wall talks with professional jazz musician and Jackson State University associate music professor, London Branch. Branch has been teaching and playing music for over forty years and believes it’s important to teach music appreciation to children, in particular about jazz. As Branch explains, the benefits of teaching children music are endless. Learning to play an instrument can increase students’ hand-eye coordination while learning music fundamentals can help students to become better problem solvers. Branch recalls the impact of jazz music in southern Illinois, especially in Cairo, during the late 1960s and early ‘70s when he taught music at SIUC. He also shares memories of his first job as a musician in West City where he played with the likes of Bob Armstrong and Charlie Childers.

Host: Jim Wall
Guest(s): London Branch
Topic keywords: Jazz Trumpet
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Recent SIUC Radio-Television graduate, Martesha Brown, visits with Cathy Field, president of Carbondale’s community theater, The Stage Company, and Loren Cocking, a founding member and set designer, to learn more about the history of the company and where it is today. Started in 1982, The Stage Company has certainly held its own in Carbondale. The company has produced a variety of shows ranging from the classic to contemporary, as well as several musicals. Auditions are publicized on their website at www.stagecompany.org. and are open to everyone. The Stage Company is currently looking for a new theater location after their old building (formally the Bank of Carbondale) was torn down due to building codes. Field has started a new capital campaign to raise money for the theater, as well as to raise awareness about the company. In the mean time, The Stage Company performs wherever they can find space, primarily in churches and schools. Most theater companies would have a difficult time in this situation, but Field and Cocking both say their passion for theater drives them to share its magic with others no matter how difficult the circumstances. To make a donation, go online at www.stagecompany.org or send a contribution to: The Stage Company, PO Box 332, Carbondale, IL 62902.

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Homelessness in rural communities remains virtually invisible to the general public. Despite the increasing number of individuals experiencing homelessness, the problem continues to grow, especially among the most vulnerable populations: women, children, veterans, and the mentally ill. Through the stories of three formerly homeless women, this half-hour documentary attempts to raise awareness about the rural homeless in our region and to identify shelters and additional resources for those in need. Joshua Green, a graduate student in the College of Mass Communication & Media Arts at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, produced this program as a graduate thesis project. If you or someone you know needs assistance – or if you would like to make donations to or volunteer your time at area shelters – see the resource list shown below. Or, call the national homeless shelter hotline at 1-800-207-3409.

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You may have seen the sculptures - as they can be found in several locations here in southern Illinois. But his work is also on display all around the country. John Medwedeff is becoming a tour de force in the production of large scale public art. But he didn't just set out to do this as a career. Our next segment looks at the journey that has carried him to this point. Producer Dave Kidd pulled out all the stops, he used crane shots to highlight the sculptures, and music from the local group Kevin Lucas Orchestra to set the tone for this piece. The idea was to show how artists and media can collaborate to produce high quality stories that showcase the creative potential within our region and it's people. Enjoy!

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L Brent Kington is a name synonymous with modern day Blacksmithing. Not only has his pioneering work in this field given him a place in history, but it has also helped put Carbondale and Southern Illinois University on the map as a Mecca where metalsmiths can congregate. On this program, and also on the next edition of WSIU InFocus, we will hear over and over again about Kington’s profound influence on metal smithing. Let’s start by meeting this man in a segment that was originally produced for a statewide broadcast of Arts Across Illinois.

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This sculpture called Rings of friendship was unveiled as the focal point of Carbondale's pocket park, called Friendship Park on south Illinois avenue. Prior to this event we met with it's creator, Aldon Addington, and he showed us the unique processes he uses to create his art. Earlier, we observed L. Brent Kington winding down from a successful career as an artist, whereas Aldon Addington's retirement is just the opposite, it's the dawning of his Artistic career.

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Last week, we met SIUC MFA graduate and now acclaimed designer and sculptor, John Medwedeff. His artwork can be seen all over Southern Illinois as well as in public spaces around the country. But he is leaving his mark on the world of art in another way, quietly helping the next generation of ornamental Blacksmiths learn the trade. But not just anyone is suited for this kind of work. Perhaps these folks have more iron in their blood and maybe somehow are attracted to each other? Whatever it is, when these people discover their calling, they find, and help each other, and a glorious chain is forged.

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Although he says he’s retired, former SIUC professor of Art and Design, Aldon Addington, is now busier than ever creating unique sculptures from stainless steel scrap. In our next segment, we’ll learn about Addington’s life journey and how it has shaped his artistic beliefs, and how these now translate into his latest masterpiece… his house.

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Decatur native Preston Jackson has blazed an impressive career as one of Illinois most talented modern sculptors. Jackson, who attended SIU Carbondale's School of Art and Design in the late 1960s, has earned many honors for his highly evocative statues that range from realistic castings that recall classical bronzes, to sometimes harrowing modern sculptures that tell stories about the darker side of human existence. Jackson, who now teaches at the Art Institute of Chicago, tells Producer Jak Tichenor that he uses his work to teach lessons about history, and how all human beings share common bonds , whatever their heritage. He discussed his latest series in bronze called "Fresh from Julieanne's Garden”, that blends family history with the collective experience of African-Americans from the days of slavery and racial discrimination.

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Marzipan is confectionary dough, that can be used to make decorations that are both beautiful as well as editable. Marzipan can be either baked or left uncooked. Lasse Sorrenson from Tom’s Place Restaurant and his father, Gert. are going to show us how to work with both kinds. First we’ll see how the uncooked Marzipan dough is perfect for being filled and decorated as Lasse and Gert Sorenson make Christmas Candle Cookies.

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Producer Dave Kidd asked Lasse Sorenson if the unique ingredients used in Marzipan are readily available. He said, “That while you can make the key ingredient Almond Paste yourself, it is much easier to just buy it prepared from an international grocery store or to order it from the internet. The other unusual ingredient in Lasse’s Marzipan is glucose, and he says, “that is available in pharmacies”. We now return to the kitchen as our dynamic father/son duo team up again to show us how to make delightful Marzipan Pinecones, which can either be baked or served uncooked.

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The holiday season is often a time when we hear of open houses. When people are invited into their neighbor’s homes to see all the special decorations. In early October, of each year there is another unique day of open houses, It’s not about decorations however, so not just any home will do. These homes must be solar homes. We choose to air this next segment now, not because it is holiday themed but because this also the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. This is the day when the noon day sun is the lowest in the sky. And it is during this time of year that homes employing a technique called “passive solar” really shine. What is passive solar? It sounds scary, complicated and expensive, but nothing could be further from the truth according to our next guest, it just involves making informed choices. The point of the solar tour is that we all need to be learning about these options. Now we would be remiss if we didn’t mention the hard work of Aur Beck from Advanced Energy Solutions. He coordinates this tour for our region each year. And thanks to all the people who opened up their homes, to show us what is possible today.

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If you happen to be driving by Evergreen Park in Carbondale on a Wednesday or Sunday, you might think you’ve stepped into the medieval past. Local college students and gaming enthusiasts who share interests in fantasy literature and role-playing games (RPG) participate weekly in “Amtgard”, a boffer fighting group featuring fantasy medieval recreation with foam-padded weapons. Amtgard is part of a national organization known as “Dagger Here” or “Battle Lords.” This organized event has specific rules and guidelines; battles operate on a point system. Although many participants get involved for the battle recreations, other jobs are available, such as writing, sewing, cooking, and constructing weapons and garb. Whether you want to battle an opponent or just meet new people, Amtgard is a fun and enjoyable adventure.

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You may not see it at first glance on a casual drive through Cobden, but if you know where to look, there's a community garden and mural in town that has become a point of pride for the migrant population in this small community. At the garden, volunteers tend to the plants – and they also reap the benefits of fresh vegetables. A guest artist worked with community leaders in Cobden to transform a blank wall at the back of a building into something that reflects the history and pride of the residents of Cobden. InFocus talks with Martha Furgeson about the community garden and the colorful mural.

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Length: 13:21

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Professor Rick Williams taught the classics for nearly 30 years at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and headed Southern’s University Honors Program for two decades. Williams recently drew from his vast experience in classical drama to deliver an Honors Program lecture on the theme…”Is Sophocles Out of Date”? He discusses his lecture on the future of teaching the classics with WSIU’s Jak Tichenor.

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Roz: All this month on WSIU InFocus, we’ve been dusting off some rare bits of local public television history during this month’s PBS series saluting Pioneers of Television. On this episode, we’re featuring another program from our archives entitled: Fire at Old Main. George: Today, Pulliam Hall is the symbolic face of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, but back in the 1960s, the historic Old Main building was more than just a landmark in the center of campus. To many, the big red brick building represented Southern’s heart and soul as an institution. Roz: When Old Main burned under mysterious circumstances in June of 1969, the building’s loss sent shockwaves throughout the University and surrounding region. Two of our own local pioneers of television, the late Ed Brown and John Holmes hosted WSIU’s coverage of the fire and its aftermath. The program features rare interviews with former SIU President Delyte Morris whose shock over the disaster was tempered by his gratitude for the students, faculty, and staff who rallied to save what they could from the building even as the fire raged on around them. George: While the program may seem crude by today’s standards, it was cutting edge broadcast journalism back in 1969 when it was produced. All of the moving images you’ll see were shot on film which was processed, edited, and packaged for a live broadcast that same night. Roz: Tonight we will take you back in time and show you the spirit of the university community in Carbondale and neighboring cities as everyone joined together during a time of crisis.

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Last year, the Illinois General Assembly voted to move this year’s state primary elections up from March to February 5th so that Illinois voters would have their voices heard on Super Tuesday. Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan proposed the change to give Illinois’ junior U.S. Senator Barack Obama a boost in his bid for the White House while Illinois Republicans went along with the idea in hopes of giving Illinois voters a bigger say in selecting the top of both party’s November tickets. But the move also shortened the primary schedule for dozens of candidates for the Illinois Senate and House and a host of local contests around the state. Our Jak Tichenor talked with Mike Lawrence, Director of SIU Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute and visiting professor John Jackson about the outcome of Illinois’ experiment with Super Tuesday.

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Topic keywords: Presidential Primary Election 2008 Illinois
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Length: 20:03

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A year ago at this time, Ameren and Commonwealth Edison electric customers in Illinois were bracing for higher bills after a ten-year rate freeze expired after the Illinois General Assembly failed to agree on a rate relief plan. Lawmakers and the utilities eventually agreed on a one billion dollar rate relief plan for Ameren and ComEd customers as well as the creation of a new Illinois Power Authority to negotiate new contracts to purchase power on the open market. One year later, Ameren is seeking a 247-million dollar a year rate increase for electric and natural gas customers, a four-percent increase for electricity and seven-point-one percent increase for natural gas. Hundreds of area residents turned out this week for an Illinois Commerce Commission hearing on the Ameren request held at Marion’s Williamson County Pavilion. Jennifer Fuller of WSIU Public Radio reports the overwhelming majority of those testifying were angry the utility is asking for money on the heels of last year’s huge rate increases. Later, jak Tichenor talks with Ameren officials and State Representative John Bradley who called for the local hearing.

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On November 6, 2007, Alabama attorney Morris Dees, co-founder and chief trial counsel of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), visited the SIUC campus to present the Bill and Molly Norwood Fellowship Lecture for the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. This segment captures portions of Dees’ lecture entitled “And Justice For All” during which he recounts his experiences battling hate groups throughout the country for over 35 years. Dees shares the history of the non-profit SPLC, which he founded in 1971 with law partner Joseph J. Levin, Jr., and discusses some of the organization’s latest cases. He also discusses the rise in hate crimes in the U.S. and the importance of teaching tolerance, love, and respect for others

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Illinois lawmakers are heading back to Springfield for the start of the spring session of the Illinois General Assembly, but last year’s record overtime has many bracing for a repeat performance. WSIU InFocus gets an insider’s view of the Statehouse scene when producer Jak Tichenor, host of public television’s Illinois Lawmakers series, talks with Steve Brown, press spokesman for Illinois House Speaker, Michael Madigan. Brown, an SIUC journalism graduate, is a veteran of the Springfield scene both as a reporter and political operative. For nearly 25 years, he has served as spokesman for Madigan, the longest serving Speaker in state history. Brown recently returned to his alma mater as a guest of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institut

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We still have a little time left so we’ll close tonight’s show with a short and very personal insight from Morris Dees.

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Built in 1814, the Stuart house is the oldest home in Carmi, Illinois and has hosted many famous people, including Henry Clay and Abraham Lincoln. The complete Moss Rose china set that can be seen in the house was donated by Senator James Robinson’s granddaughter and is now displayed as it would have been over a hundred years ago. The china, which can be found throughout the house, is beautifully decorated and in excellent condition. A Victorian style of china, Moss Rose china was made from 1808 to 1900 and is usually adorned with pink and green flowers, as well as a robin’s nest, and is often trimmed in blue or gold.

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In August of 2007, finance expert, motivational speaker, and philanthropist Christopher Gardner visited SIUC to share his inspirational life story of hard times, perseverence, and personal triumph. This segment features portions of Gardner's speech. Owner and CEO of Christopher Gardner International Holdings, Gardner is the author of the No. 1 best-selling book The Pursuit of Happyness, which was made into a movie starring Will Smith in 2006. The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute and the SIUC Office of Associate Chancellor of Diversity sponsored Gardner’s visit

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John Preece, a horticulturalist and professor in SIUC’s Plant, Soil, and Agricultural Systems department, demonstrates how to winterize vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage by using a high tunnel – a 12 ft. x 24 foot green house structure made of steel rafters and a layer of polyethylene. If you can’t afford a high tunnel to protect your crops from the winter cold, Preece suggests a polyester row cover, which can be purchased at any hardware store. Snow caught on top of the cover acts as an insulator. Preece adds that his lettuce plants do better under the row cover than in the high tunnel.

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Jak Tichenor talks with wildlife photographer and SIUC alumnus Tom Ulrich, who gave a presentation at SIUC this winter featuring photos from recent trips across North America and Hawaii. After graduating from SIUC in 1971 with a degree in Biological Sciences, Ulrich taught science in Fairfield, Illinois for four years. While teaching at Fairfield High School, Ulrich bought a camera with the intention of selling it, but decided to give photography a try instead. He fell in love with the medium, and his combined passion for nature and photography took him down a new career path. Today Ulrich is a renowned photographer whose work is featured regularly in magazines such as National Geographic, National Wildlife, and Time. The Chicago native, who has lived near Glacier National Park in Montana for more than 30 years, spends nine months out of the year traveling to exotic locations around the world – taking pictures, giving lectures, and conducting workshops.

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Jennifer Fuller of WSIU Radio talks with Israeli filmmaker and SIUC alumna Hilla Medalia whose student film project at Southern Illinois University eventually became the award-winning documentary To Die in Jerusalem. As a graduate student in Radio-Television, Medalia was deeply affected by a suicide bombing that killed two teenage girls in Jerusalem. One was a Palestinian who strapped on the explosive filled vest and the other was an Israeli who happened to be going to the supermarket where the bomb was detonated. After earning the trust of families on both sides of the incident, Medalia explored the lives of the girls who grew up only miles apart and yet had vastly different outlooks on what the future held in store for them. She describes her reasons for making the film and the difficulties she encountered traveling back and forth between Israeli-controlled Jerusalem and the neighboring Palestinian refugee camps. The separation between the two societies is so stark, Medalia says, that the film's climactic moment – the first encounter between the girls' mothers – had to be arranged through an electronic hook-up. To Die in Jerusalem recently debuted on HBO.

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This past December on WSIU Infocus, we told you about the solar tour, and we visited one of the homes featured on the tour. This home utilized passive solar energy and contemporary efficiency practices to cut energy costs while protecting the environment. Now we’ll take another stop on the solar tour as we visit the home of Jim and Mary Maginel who also live “off grid”. This choice was made out of economic necessity, but also represents the kinds of things that individuals can do on their own, if they truly wish to move towards a greener lifestyle. It can be done, and can done right now. But it requires the right attitude, and a few lifestyle style changes. For example, Jim and Mary have no clothes dryer, because their electric system operates at only 110 volts. This stop on last year’s solar tour allowed visitors to see what it means to cut the cord and live more simply using only solar power. If you would like to view our first feature on the solar home tour click here.

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Roz: Wole Soyinka is a renowned scholar, human rights activist, poet and playwright. In 1986 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature for his collective literary works. Last week, he came to SIU Carbondale to participate in an International symposium on his work. He was the featured speaker at a public lecture, and also oversaw a performance of one of his greatest works, the play titled, "Death and the King's Horsemen," George: Our Jak Tichenor was able to talk with Soyinka who is considered by many, to be Africa’s greatest living writer and playwright.

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Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disease which destroys brain cells and causes debilitating memory loss eventually requiring long term care and often institutionalization. Long before this disease requires the need for acute care, families are going to face dilemmas: such as when does a patient stop driving? Most families however well intentioned, handle these kinds of situations rather poorly. Richard Taylor, author of “Alzheimer’s From the Inside Out”, addresses how to give patients a degree of say-so, in these life changing decisions, through a process involving consensus and planning. Taylor’s insights are uncommon because they come from an Alzheimer’s patient’s perspective. How these patients feel, and what they want has largely been ignored by caregivers, professionals, and even their own family members. This is the first of two eye opening reports that challenges these family members to become better prepared, and to act in a more transparent and sensitive way, rather than unitarily imposing these changes upon a loved one without offering alternatives. If you would like to learn more about services available for people suffering with Alzheimer’s disease, call the Alzheimer Association at 618-985-1095.

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Southern Illinois and neighboring states got an unexpected wake-up call in the early morning hours of April 18, 2008 when a 5.2-magnitute earthquake rippled outward from West Salem, rocking homes and businesses across the region and triggering alarm in cities as far away as Milwaukee and Atlanta. Although most people associate earthquakes with California, the April quake serves as a reminder that our region is a hotbed of seismic activity caused by the Wabash Valley and New Madrid fault systems. Since we can't predict exactly when or where an earthquake will strike, the best defense is to be prepared. Ready on the Homefront, a 1991 documentary produced by David Kidd, gives families basic information about how to prepare their homes and stay safe in the event of an earthquake. The program is hosted by Renee Dillard and Ray Hogan. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, there is a 7-10 percent chance of an earthquake of 7.0-magnitude or higher striking the region, and a 25-40 percent chance of an earthquake of 6.0 or higher occurring. Said SIUC geology professor Harvey Henson in a May 4, 2008 interview with Southern Illinoisan reporter Adam Testa, "These small earthquakes are an opportunity to remind Southern Illinoisans that we are at risk. We don't need to be afraid, but we need to be aware." Ready on the Homefront was partially funded by FEMA.

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Length: 5:46

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A few episodes ago we took you to Evergreen Park in Carbondale to learn about a Boffer Fighting group that can be found at the Park on most Sunday afternoons This group is comprised mainly of college students who enjoy turning fantasy medieval battles into a real activity. In this segment which continues our story, we’ll learn how costumes and accessories which are often inspired from movies and pop-culture, help bring these characters and battles to life.

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Grafting allows you to add branches from botanically related plants onto a rooted host. It is a practical skill for gardeners to master and right now in the early spring before new growth begins is the best time to graft plants. Horticulturalist John Preece demonstrates how this is done with a simple exercise that yealds a novel plant that couldn’t exist with out a gardeners handiwork.

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Length: 15:05

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In the second of this two-part series, Richard Taylor, author of Alzheimer’s From the Inside Out, shares personal insight about how people with Alzheimer’s should be treated. Taylor says that the best medicine for someone with Alzheimer’s is “social medicine", adding that a fundamental mistake in treating the disease is not talking about it. Alzheimer’s patients and their families must begin dealing with the disease immediately, not until an accident occurs. Many times family members and friends become frustrated with their loved ones who have the disease and unintentionally take away their freedoms. Taylor stresses the need for individuals with Alzheimer’s to be encouraged to develop patience and determination, and to become self-empowered. For more information about Alzheimer’s and available resources in our area, call the Shawnee Alliance for Seniors at 1-800-642-7773.

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Length: 5:14

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InFocus sits in on a debate held at SIUC called “Future Perfect: Conversations on the Meaning of the Genetics Revolution,” sponsored by the Illinois Humanities Council. Dimitra Tasiouras, Director of Programs and Partnerships at the Illinois Humanities Council, explains that the humanities help to give a different perspective to this scientific debate. Jeffrey M. Smith, Executive Director for the Institute for Responsible Technology and author of Seeds of Destruction: Exposing Industry and Government Lies About the Safety of the Genetically Modified Foods You’re Eating, strongly opposes genetically-modified foods and is striving to have them banned from store shelves. He believes that these foods were “rushed” before the science was ready and that the government is not taking the necessary steps to protect consumers. On the other side of the debate, SIUC Agriculture Professor, David Lightfoot, believes that genetically-altered foods are necessary to living on this planet, which is rapidly growing in population. Scientists can manipulate genes and better shape natural selection. Both debaters bring strong arguments to this hot debate. Which side are you on?

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Length: 4:40

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In Perry County, Illinois, the local 4-H Club was looking for a new community service project, so they contacted the assisted living facility Manor at Mason Woods in Pinckneyville to see if they were interested in having a garden. In the first year of planting, the club discovered that growing plants in clay soil could be difficult. That’s when the enterprising 4-H students enlisted the aid of the Perry County Master Gardeners club, who suggested the students create a lasagna garden. No, we’re not talking about the delicious layered pasta dish… we’re talking about a gardening procedure that involves layering peat moss, sawdust, leaves, straw, pine needles, grass clippings, horse manure, and compost to create a healthy growing climate for plants. The garden did so well the following year that it’s now being expanded to include more vegetables. Today, the Pinckneyville community makes a day of the planting event, bringing children and adults together to get the land ready and plant the vegetables. The 4-H Club says they check on the garden in small groups, but prepare the land and plant in larger sessions so the whole community can participate.

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Length: 22:15

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Illinois’ senior U.S. Senator Durbin is traveling the state during the Easter Recess on Capital Hill as Congress tries to find solutions to the slowing economy and the home mortgage crisis. On this edition of WSIU InFocus, Senator Durbin talks at length with our Jak Tichenor and Jeff Williams about Washington’s attempts to get the economy back on track and keep a roof over the heads of worried homeowners around the country. Senator Durbin also discusses: Congressional efforts to restore trust in the nation’s veteran’s health care system after a series of patient deaths at the Marion VA hospital, what’s next for the FutureGen clean coal demonstration project, improving Amtrak service in Illinois, and a host of other issues. It’s all next in this special program length interview.

Host: Jak Tichenor, Jeff Williams
Guest(s): Richard Durbin
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