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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1976
Page
6
Thailand student Lek experiences American life with spicy food shortages and thinner air. He tries waterskiing but enjoys back trails more, learns mountains are new, and notes colder temperatures below 50. He observes more cars, different driving side, and bus reliance. He plans med school back home and remains upbeat about his stay.
Sterling High student Jane Cripe shared memories from her American Field Service year in Finland. She lived with families in Tuusniemi and Nastola, describing meals, customs, sauna baths, fashion, and daily life. She noted language finds, school differences, and her return home grateful for the experience.
The Sterling Marching Warriors beat Midwest Band Champions Rock Falls in the Fiesta Day Parade season opener. The band, led by Lance Carter and G Jack Schuler, features drum majors Steve Froehling and Mark Ludden, rifle squad head Tom Rodriguez, and flags captain Ben Stonesifer. It numbers 148 members with 10 rifles and 18 color guards, with plans for new instruments including six marching French horns and a sousaphone. The group will perform at Newton Iowa LaCrosse Wis Western University and Northern Illinois University, plus three home games and various concerts and ensembles.
The Whiteside Area Vocational Center will launch a four week on the job training internship next semester for seniors who have one year of typing. Participants will gain reception and billing experience, typing, key punch, and other office skills. Graduates earn two credits and may pursue further business training. Girls may join a five session cosmetology program at Merle Norman Studios. Job placements are a key goal per center officials.
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