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Sun Foundation
For Advancement in the Environmental Sciences & Arts
1276 Sun Road, Washburn, IL 61570
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Washburn, IL
Permit No. 7
Welcome
The Sun Foundation, since 1973, has offered opportunities for students and
families to engage in rewarding and new experiences in environmental sciences
and arts. Foundation programs bring students, professional artists and scientists
together in a supportive and engaging atmosphere dedicated to the highest
quality of education.
For the Advancement in the Environmental Sciences & Arts
This year the Sun Foundation appeals to its’ community to support and restore
program funding.
We ask the communities, families & three generations of Sun Foundation students
that have benefited from their Sun Foundation education, to lend their support
at this critical time and play forward for the next generation.
What began 40 years ago, to advance education in the environmental sciences
and arts became a resource of regional reputation and significance.
Be part of the Sun Foundation community dedicated to your education and to the
quality of life locally and globally.
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Come join us.
Robert C. Ericksen, Executive Director
Mission Statement
Years
The Sun Foundation works to strengthen, & advance the arts & environmental
sciences in rural & urban communities by providing quality & innovative programs,
services, publications, research, regranting financial support and cooperative efforts
for the general public, underserved groups, schools, Illinois artists & local arts
organizations. The Sun Foundation is a not-for-profit 501 (C) 3 corporation.
1973-2013
Bring the woods, streams, wetlands
and prairies alive with the laughter
of children. Provide underserved
students the opportunity to
learn with professional artists &
scientists, feed their creativity,
develop a connection with nature
and grow as stewards of their
environment.
Funding for Sun Foundation
programs have been severely
impacted by cuts in state grants.
Your help & financial support
is more important than
ever to bring art & science
programs and services to our
communities.
The Sun Foundation
Community
Please support our conservation efforts by sending your email address to:
[email protected]
The Sun Foundation operates programs
with rented and donated space and
facilities. The Foundation does not own
land or buildings.
Public funding is utilized for the
production and presentation of programs
for our community. The Sun Foundation
has two full time & one part time
staff members. In addition contracted
and volunteer program coordinators,
contracted program instructors, an
accountant, and over 400 volunteers. The
Sun Foundation Art and Nature Center is
located and use donated by Blue Heron
Organic Farm and its founders Bob and
Joan Ericksen. .
Raising Local Organic Food
•• Organic
Organic Vegetables and Herbs
• Pastured Organic Eggs, Chicken, Pork
• Grassfed Grass Finished Beef
• Delivering to Peoria and Peoria Heights
• Farm Pick Up Also Available
Wyoming, IL
SEE YOU AT ART & SCIENCE IN THE WOODS!
Sharing the harvest through our Community
Supported Agriculture program.
309-231-9290 • [email protected]
www.BroadBranchFarm.com
Sign Up for a 2013 Vegetable, Egg, or Meat CSA Share
2 | www.SunFoundation.org
10 am-5 pm
Gates Close 4:30 pm
Contents
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Welcome, Mission &
Governance
Board Members &
Administration
Sun Foundation
Clean Water Celebration
Fossil & Reptile Programs
Art & Science in the Woods
7 Summer Camp Intro
9 Major Classes
10 Minor Classes
11 Instructors
12 Registration
Keep the SUN Shining!
Community Arts Grants,
Memorials
Sun Foundation FY
2012 Contributors
Support Our Sponsors
16 Support Our Sponsors
Sun Foundation Staff
Program Coordinators
Robert Ericksen
Sharon Obery
Executive Director, Artistic Director,
Communications. Founder
Bob received his MFA from Cranbrook
Academy of Art, in painting and metal
smithing and a BFA from University of
Washington. He has taught in colleges and
exhibited his work throughout the country.
He is a photographer, graphic designer,
published illustrator and has produced film
documentaries. He is the co-developer of the
Sun Foundation and its programs.
[email protected]
Joan Root Ericksen
Development Director, Programming,
Funding, Communications, Volunteer
Network. Founder
Joan received her MFA from Cranbrook
Academy of Art, in painting, and sculpture,
and a B.S. NIU .She has also studied at Art
Institute of Chicago, Sorbonne, and Post
Grad studies in field science Bradley U. She
has exhibited her work in various museums
and universities and has taught in the
Chicago City College, and produced film
documentaries. She is a poet, published writer,
and codeveloper of Sun Foundation programs.
Currently a council member of the Local Arts
Network LAN.
[email protected]
Art & Science in the Woods,
Coordinator
Donates her services as coordinator for the
summer camp.
Sharon Obery Coordinates Art & Science in
the Woods program. Sharon has been the
program coordinator since 1998. Before that
she participated as a teaching assistant for five
years. She is currently employed in the CullomDavis Library at Bradley University in Peoria.
Sharon is an ardent supporter of the arts &
environmental education, and is committed to
sharing the vision of the Sun Foundation with
as many people as possible. Contact Sharon at
[email protected]
Gary Jameson
Blacksmithing Program Director
Donates the use of his shop farm facility & tools he
has collected from past generations of smiths for the
program.
Gary received his BFA in fine arts from Bradley
U. He is a full time Blacksmith & artist. He is
the former director of the Peoria Art Guild
& art instructor for the Department of Art at
Bradley U. An active member of the Illinois
Blacksmithing Association. He founded and
directs the Sun Foundation Blacksmithing
program & has presented demonstrations
for groups throughout the Mid West.
[email protected]
Advisor
Brett Root Ericksen
SF Art & Nature Center Site Manager,
Naturalist & Program Director
Brett received EMT & WEMT from the
Solo Wilderness Medicine School in; New
Hampshire, studied twelve years at Tom Brown
Wilderness School in N.J., two years at the
rocky Mountain School for Botanical Studies
in Boulder CO. He is the director of ASAP &
owner of Southern Flight Outfitters. For 15
years Brett has worked to develop programs,
teaching staff, facilities and wildlife habitats.
[email protected]
Preston Jackson
Artistic Advisor
MFA, University of Illinois. Recipient of the
State of Illinois
Lincoln Award. Nationally exhibited sculptor
and professional musician. Chairman of
Sculpture Department, Art Institute of
Chicago.
Katy Watson
Community Arts Access and Program
Coordinator
Sun Foundation and Illinois Arts Council
Regranting program for Bureau ,Marshall,
Woodford,and Stark Counties.
BA Psychology and Social Work. University
of Iowa Studied and was a Social Psychology
Research Assistant for the Effects of Social
Comparisons on Self-concept, Affect, Risk
and Behavior Health Psychology under the
direction of Prof. Dr. Jerry M. Suls.
Nine years dance Classical Ballet and
Contemporary Dance Study. Morton Area
Players theater and acting studies. Sun
Foundation Executive Assistant since 2010.
Contact Us
www.sunfoundation.org
[email protected]
www.youtube.com/sunfoundation
tel: 309.246.8403
fax: 309-246-3480
1276 Sun Road
Washburn, IL 61570
Sun Foundation Board of Directors 2013
Misty Brockett ...............Co-Secretary
Associate Degree in Insurance, Associate
Degree in Underwriting, Member of
International Yoga Association. Yoga
instructor, Living Wellness Studio & Senara
Mary Corrigan . ........... Vice Chairman
BA English and Government, Monmouth
College, Monmouth. Juris Doctor, John
Marshall Law School, Chicago. Partner with
the Law Firm of Howard & Howard. Former
member of Board of Directors of Peoria Area
Chamber of Commerce Education Committee,
and Illinois Network of Child Care Resource
and Referral Agencies.
William H. Crotz....................................
BA History & Cinema production, Southern
IL Unversity, Carbondale. WTVP Channel 47
Master Control Operator. Co-founder of EVill
Pictures Video Productions, Peoria Art Guild
Committee member.
Jeff Ekena
Principal Low Point Washburn Elementary
School Bradley University Type 75 Certification
Leadership in Education Roosevelt University
Masters of Arts (M.A.) Elementary Ed.
Stephanie Gehrig..............................
BA, Integrative Biology, University of
Illinois; Habitat for Humanity; Kids & Chem
International Illini. Horticulture Club. Real
estate broker at Coldwell Bank Real Estate
Doug Holmes. ......................Treasurer
AA, Illinois Central College. Professional
herpetologist with the Peoria Glen Oak
Zoo. Member, Peoria Academy of Science.
Endangered species educator.
Preston Jackson A. rtists Resources Advisor
MFA, University of Illinois, Champaign.
Recipient of the State of Illinois Lincoln
Award. Nationally exhibited sculptor, and
professional musician. Chairman of Sculpture
Department, Art Institute of Chicago. Art and
Science in the Woods instructor.
David Kennell.....................................
BS, Information Technology, Illinois State
University, IT Analyst, Caterpillar Inc.
Dorothy Lakota..................................
MS Education, Bradley University. Retired
Teacher of World Geography, Special
Education Department Pekin High School.
Illinois Humanities Council artist and
storyteller. Of Lakota/Pueblo background.
Lived and worked in the pueblo in New
Mexico, taught in the Santa Fe Indian school.
Board member of the Circle Heritage Center,
active in the art community and with the
Prairie Story tellers.
Judith Lee.............................................
MS, Sociology , University of Wisconsin,
Madison, WI. Community Volunteer
Alison Mc Laughlin...........................
Attorney at Law
Hasselberg, Williams, Grebe, Snodgrass &
Birdsall SUNY Albany, BA Sociology, Hofstra
University School of Law, JD Member of
Illinois State Bar Association, Peoria Country
Bar Association, Women’s Bar Association
of Illinois
Sarah J. Noack. ...................................
BA, Communications and minor in Music
, Western Illinois University, Macomb , IL,
Peoria Park District Riverfront Events Assistant
Coordinator, Former marketing intern at the
Peoria Park District Former Public Relations
Director at Student Society of American
and a fundraising chair for Music Business
Association.
Lorraine Schwass . .......... Chairperson
BS Secondary Education, MS Counseling &
Guidance, Western Illinois University. Post
graduate studies, ISU. Presently high school
counselor, Notre Dame high school. Past
President Illinois Valley Food co-op. Volunteer,
Lincoln’s New Salem State Histories Site.
Eve Studnicka.....................................
Videographer
Co - Founder of Evill Pictures and Video
Production, Board member of the
Contemporary Arts Center, Committee
member of the Peoria Art Guild, Volunteer at
the Driftless Film Festival , Fine Arts Fair and
Alley Stage.
Cathy Williams...................................
Currently serving on the Lakeview Museum
board, ICC Foundation board, and the
Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation,
sustainer member of the Junior League of
Peoria. Catering consultant at Cyd’s Gourmet
Kitchen, Cafe and Catering.
Rusty Dunn . .............Marketing Advisor
Mike Lied .................Planning Advisor
Sunday, April 21 - general Public
The Sun Foundation Clean Water Celebration
is an Environmental Classroom addressing
the interaction between science, technology
and society relating to water quality
issues. Students, teachers, artists, business
professionals, and scientists interact in a
variety of settings to learn to improve water
quality, to think critically and creatively
about adequate and safe water supplies,
and explore the issues of natural resource
conservation and management. All parts
are open to the public.
Opening Ceremonies
4:00 pm | Gateway Building Fountain
200 NE Water St. Peoria, IL
No charge or reservation needed. Parade of
Waters and Native American Blessing of the
Waters by “Hayna or White Beaver” Sine,
elder from the Winnebago Ho-Chunk tribe.
You are invited to bring a small container of
Monday, April 22 - School Groups & General Public
water from your local surface or groundwater
source and be a part of the ceremonies.
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Peoria Civic Center
201 SW Jefferson St. Peoria, IL
Lecture & Dinner
Keynote Sessions
Social Science – Goals 16, 17 & 18; Physical
Development and Health – Goal 22; Fine Arts
– Goals 26 & 27; Common Core ELA Speaking
and Listening Goal 3 and Writing Goal 4.
Stiv Wilson, 5 Gyres
Lunch
5:30 pm | Organic Dinner & Lecture,
GAR Hall 416 Downtown Peoria,
A Call to Action, Stiv Wilson, 5 Gyres Institute,
will take us on a journey to the world’s
oceans and the Great Lakes. He will show
films and photos from his expeditions, discuss
the plastic pollution problem found in the
world at large and also land based solutions
to stop the plastic plague. One part education
and one part call to action, his program will
enlighten and inspire change.
Lecture Only (Starts @ 6:30)
Dinner & Lecture
Reservations needed.
$15
$25
Reservation deadline April 17, 2013
Please phone Sun Foundation at 309-246-8403
or online at www.sunfoundation.org
Making Waves Awards & A Call to Action,
Exhibit hall
Filled with interactive exhibits
Streams (Learning Stations)
Structured so students in small groups rotate
every twenty minutes through learning
stations, this year cover the topics of
Watersheds, Aquatic Life/Fish, and Recycling.
Special Event/
Break Out Sessions
All parts support student performance of
the Illinois State Learning Goals in one or
more of the following areas; English and
Language – Goal 4; Science – Goals 12 & 13;
Students and teachers may bring their own
lunches or purchase lunch at Peoria Civic
Center concessions
Making Waves Award nominations are
being accepted for those who have gone
above and beyond to protect and preserve
clean water and the environment in the
categories of: Student/Teacher/School;
Individual; and Government/Organization.
See nomination form at www.sunfoundation.org
Funding may be available to assist in transportation costs.
Application available at www.sunfoundation.org
Scheduling of the program and funding for transportation
is on a first come first served basis.
Clean Water Celebration Sponsors
Karen & Richard
Zuckerman
sunfoundation.org
w w w. illinois amw ater. com
Dr. Bob Williams The Sustainable Ag Bob & Joan Ericksen
®
Committee
Peoria Sound
Clean Water 2013 Registration Form
For Public & Private Schools & Home School
Students, Teachers, Families or Special Groups MONDAY APRIL 22nd FREE
Illinois State Learning Goals are
included with each session.
School Name:______________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________
City:_____________________________ State:_____ Zip:_ ______ County:_______________
School Phone:_______________________________ Fax:____________________________
Contact Name: __________________________Email:_______________________________
Cell:_ _________________________________ if I might need to reach for questions outside school day.
Please fill out the information requested above. Then read the choices below and choose which parts of the program
you would like. Please return as soon as possible to Karen Zuckerman, Hollis School, 5613 W. Tuscarora Rd., Peoria IL,
61607, or fax (309) 697-1334 as all special events are on a first come first served basis.
Hands on activities at booths available from 9:00-2:00. Please be sure to let us know the
amount of time you would like in the exhibit hall:_ _________________________________
_____ SPECIAL EVENTS SELECTION
Most of the session run 30-45 minutes (Please choose the sessions you would most like to
attend, listing in order of your preference 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.)
APPLICATION FOR REQUESTING
FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ATTEND THE
SUN FOUNDATION CLEAN WATER
CELEBRATION:
•
Peoria County Recycling and Resource
Conservation, Tazewell County Solid Waste Program,
and the Central Region Groundwater Protection
Committee offers schools within Mason, Peoria,
Tazewell, and Woodford counties the opportunity to
attend the Clean Water Celebration. The financial
support provided will pay for transportation of
students to this event.
If your school is within Mason, Peoria, Tazewell,
or Woodford counties, you may complete the
application for requesting financial support.
•
Marshall-Putnam Soil & Water Conservation
District also offers transportation funding.
If your school is located in Marshall or Putnam
Counties, please contact Jill Ketter,
Marshall-Putnam Soil & Water Conservation District
at 309-364-3913 Ext. 3
Please schedule our students together
for sessions.
Please schedule students in _____ groups
with _____ students in each group
(e.g. 5 groups with 20 students in each group)
_____Session 9 – Saving Illinois Wildlife - Sara Tate, Wildlife Prairie Park
(30-40 minutes)
Join Wildlife Prairie State Park naturalist as we discover Illinois amazing wildlife. We will learn
about a variety of native animals and get to meet some live examples up close. Students will
discover why so many animals in our home state have become endangered or threatened
and what they can do to help save these amazing animals.4A, 12A, 12B / CC ELA SL3 www.
wildlifeprairiestatepark.org/
_____ EXHIBITS
NOTE: If your school is within Mason, Peoria, Tazewell,
or Woodford counties, you may complete the application
for requesting financial support. Peoria County Recycling
and Resource Conservation, Tazewell County Solid Waste
Program, and the Central Region Groundwater Protection
Committee offers schools within Mason, Peoria, Tazewell,
and Woodford counties the opportunity to attend the
Clean Water Celebration. The financial support provided
will pay for transportation of students to this event. If
your school is located in Marshall or Putnam Counties,
please contact Jill Ketter, Marshall-Putnam Soil & Water
Conservation District at 309-364-3913 Ext. 3.
Yes
____ KEYNOTE SESSION: 5 Gyres-A Call to Action
Environmental Streams are designed to give teachers and their classes more substance and
science content. The content in these streams will cover goals 4, 12, 13, 16, and 22 of the
Illinois Learning Standards. Each teacher will be able to take their class to a stream of three
twenty-minute presentations on WATERSHEDS, AQUATIC LIFE/FISH, and RECYCLING. 4A, 12A,
12B, 12E, 13B, 16E, 22C / CC ELA SL3
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
MAY BE AVAILABLE:
No
Please choose from the options listed below so that we might best schedule your time.
Illinois Learning Standards for ELA, Science and Social Science as well as Common Core ELA
Standards and are listed for your convenience in planning your day.
____ ENVIRONMENTAL STREAMS 3 - 20 minute sessions = 1 hour
Sue Atherton, Peoria Area Convention and Visitors
Bureau, Becca Cottrell, PCRRC, Brian Fox Ellis, Fox Tales
International, Joan & Bob Ericksen, Sun Foundation,
Karen Cotton, Illinois American Water, Debbie Fluegel,
Trees Forever, Harry Henrickson, Executive Director of
ISTA, Rob Hilsabeck, IDNR, Nick Maggioncalda, TCHD,
Evelyn Neavear, TCHD, Ann Pastucha, Jill Roderick, PPD,
Lorraine Schwass, Notre Dame High School, Rainy Shorey,
Caterpillar, Camron Stanley, EPCHS, Jody Tockes, EPCHS,
Bob Williams, Rivers Project, Karen Zuckerman, Hollis
School
SPECIAL NEEDS OR REQUESTS
The Peoria Civic Center has graciously allowed students and teachers to bring sack
lunches to this event.
______Please schedule a lunchtime.
Stiv Wilson, 5 Gyres Institute, will take us on a journey to the world’s oceans and the
Great Lakes. He will show films and photos from his expeditions, discuss the plastic
pollution problem found in the world at large and also land based solutions to stop
the plastic plague. One part education and one part call to action, his program will
enlighten and inspire change. 4A, 12E, 22C /CC SL3
Stiv Wilson is the Communications and Policy Director of the 5 Gyres Institute. He
has sailed 25,000 nautical miles documenting and communicating oceanic plastic pollution
firsthand. On land, he engages with business, communities and government to foment
positive changes in order to stop the flow of plastic pollution into the environment. Recipient
of a 2010 and 2011 Surfrider Foundation Wavemaker Award for excellence in environmental
advocacy, Wilson also works as a consultant to the United Nations Environmental Program on
marine debris, working internationally on upstream solutions to plastic pollution. He resides in
Portland, Oregon and is an avid surfer, long distance swimmer and overall water lover.
5 Gyres Institute sails to the most remote regions of our oceans to research plastic
density in areas where no one has been before, and takes the evidence home to engage with
government, industry and concerned citizens to drive common sense solutions to plastic
pollution through policy, education and sustainable business. http://5gyres.org/
Select _______9:00 a.m. - 10:00 OR ____ 11:00 a.m. –12:00
CLEAN WATER NAVIGATING COMMITTEE
Time of ARRIVAL:_____________________
Time of DEPARTURE:___________________
Number of STUDENTS attending:__________
GRADE LEVEL (S):_____________________
Number of ADULTS attending_ ___________
_____Session 1 – Choose Your Path and the Good Red Road - Jo Lakota, Native
American Storyteller and artist (45 minutes)
What are your choices? Whatever you choose, travel the Native American Way of conscious
living on the earth. Learn of this thoughtful way of living and gain a new perspective on
conscious choices. 4A, 18A, 27A, 27B / CC ELA SL3
_____Session 2 – A River of Stories – Tales and Tunes with Brian “Fox” Ellis,
Storyteller and educator, (45 minutes)
Sailing down the Illinois River this interactive program will include history, science, poetry, and
a chance for students to tell their own tales. Brian “Fox” Ellis will celebrate our relationship to
the wet, watery world around us. 4A, 12A, 13B / CC ELA SL3 www.foxtalesint.com/
_____Session 3 – The History of Science, as Told by Mark Twain and performed by
Warren Brown, Mark Twain Scholar (45 minutes)
Mark Twain said “Inventors are the creators of the world—after God.” This presentation is a
first-person Chautauqua-style program by Warren Brown as Mark Twain. You will journey on
water, land, and air, sharing insights from the Diaries of Adam and Eve to friendships with
inventors and thoughts about Galileo and Newton. “I have found out there ain’t no surer way
to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” - Mark Twain 4A,
16A / CC ELA SL3 www.wbmtwain.com/
_____Session 4 - What’s Green About That! Writers Lab and Spoken Word Open Mic
- Oba William King, Poetic Storyteller, JUSTUSarts Educational Entertainment
(45 minutes)
An interactive writers lab where students take on the issues of water conservation and the
environment today and write about their feelings, and perspectives. Then in the Open Mic
Style, the students can express their thoughts, poetry, spoken word, or song.
King. 2A, 2B, 4A / CC ELA SL3, W4 www.justusarts.org/
_____Session 5 – Dr. Coldwater’s Solution for Storm Water Pollution –
Dr. Ian Coldwell Coldwater aka Matthew Jones, Water Resource Education
Specialist and Storyteller (45 minutes - 30 students at a time max)
What is storm water? How does it get polluted? Why should we worry about this? What
can we do to help keep it pure as rainwater? Join Dr. I.C. Coldwater as he helps to draw
the picture storm water plays in our lives and the very strong connection between it and the
health of our communities. 4A, 12B, 12E / CC ELA SL3
_____Session 6 – River Music, Songwriting to Celebrate Humanities Link to the
Waters – Barry Cloyd, full time, touring Singer/Songwriter (45 minutes)
With 9 CD’s, 200 plus shows per year and an extensive touring schedule some of Barry’s
most effective original songs have been based around and focused on the rivers as their
primary subject matter. Barry’s nature classroom for 14 years of his music career has been an
authentic paddlewheel riverboat (which he performs on up & down the Illinois, Mississippi
and Missouri Rivers) and his kayak, as he has explored, researched and written about rivers
and their amazing historical importance. In this presentation, Barry and his students will work
together to bring out their own creativity in a song that they write, and can take with them to
sing their passion about what clean water and healthy, verdant rivers mean to all of humanity.
www.barrycloyd.com/ 4A / CC ELA SL3, W4
_____Session 7 – Writing Stories about Water Solutions – Tim Magner, Green Sugar
Press (45 minutes)
Splitting up into small groups, each group will develop and write a water themed fiction story
– complete with characters, locations, action, problems and solutions. 4A, 13B / CC ELA W4
www.greensugarpress.com/
_____Session 8 – Conserving Water the Animal Way - Jill Roderick, Peoria Zoo
(45 minutes)
We’ll be looking at how animals use water, from rainforest to desert animals, their bodies have
learned ways to conserve and recycle. 4A, 12A, 12B / CC ELA SL3 www.peoriazoo.org/
_____Session 10 – Amphibians as Indicator Species –
Doug Holmes, resident herpetologist Peoria Zoo (30-45 minutes)
Find out what amphibians can tell us about the health of our environment while learning
about the effects of chemicals on amphibians, the importance of amphibians, and how we are
all connected. www.peoriazoo.org./ 4A, 12A, 12B / CC ELA SL3
_____Session 11 – Water, Its Just Chemistry - Dr. Bob Williams, Rivers Project
(30 minutes)
Students will perform a number of mini-experiments with water as they try to define its
importance to us and other living things. 4A, 12B, 22C / CC ELA SL3
_____Session 12 – Chews Wisely: How Eating Local Organic Food Cleans Our Water –
Terra Brockman, The Land Connection (45 minutes)
Students will explore the many virtuous ripples that flow from foods grown without chemical
fertilizers or pesticides–starting with good taste and good nutrition, and spreading out to
clean wells, streams, rivers, and oceans. I’ll end with the many choices we have to “chews
wisely” here in Central IL. 4A, 17B, 22C /
CC ELA SL3 www.terrabrockman.com/ , www.thelandconnection.org/
_____Session 13 - River Works Discovery, a program of the National Rivers Hall of
Fame presented by Ann Schmitt and Renae Stenger, Peoria Riverfront Museum
and sponsored by CF Industries(30 minutes)
America’s great rivers have been winding their way through the lives of millions of Americans
and countless species of wildlife since well before the United States came into existence. Your
students will dive into the commerce, culture, and conservation of America’s rivers through
informative, entertaining, and fun hands-on activities. Your students will leave with a greater
understanding and appreciation for the value of our great rivers and the challenges facing
them. Students will learn how our waterways affect their lives, and how the choices they
make can affect the health of rivers and streams. This should be a rip roaring good time,
hope to see you here! 4A, 12E, 17B / CC ELA SL3 www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/, www.
riverworksdiscovery.org/
_____Session 14 - River Sweep – JD Russell, Illinois River Sweep (30 minutes)
Learn how youth are involved in an annual cleaning up the Illinois River and discover how you
can become stewards for our river. 4A, 22C / CC ELA SL3
www.friendsoftheillinoisriver.org/
_____Session 15 – Why Wetlands Matter - Shae L. Birkey - Kim Blundy,
Water Resources, Caterpillar Inc. (30 minutes)
Wetlands are a vital habitat for many species of wildlife throughout the United States and
the world. They provide us with clean drinking water, prevent flooding, and provide erosion
control, among many other benefits. Over the course of history, wetlands have been looked
at places that harbor disease and as barriers to development and because of these beliefs
many wetlands have been drained, ditched, and diked. This historic understanding of wetlands
has changed overtime and today, wetlands are better understood as places that provide vital
habitat for wildlife and are seen as beneficial systems that provides great value – ecological
and economic. Wetland restoration has become a large-scale effort here in the U.S. and
globally as a result of this new understanding. The presentation will cover the many types of
wetlands, wetland history, and their value to people and animals. Question asking and student
participation is welcomed.4A, 17B, 17C /CC ELA SL3
_____Session 16 – Nurture Nature or Move: Lessons from Ancient Native Americans –
Michael Wiant, Illinois State Museum-Dickson Mounds (45 minutes)
Drawing on archeological and ethnohistoric research, it is clear that some societies so
depleted local resources that they were forced to move to a new location. Using this as a
conceptual foundation, we consider the impact of meeting our basic needs in the future. 4A,
13B, 17C / CC ELA SL3 www.museum.state.il.us/
_____Session 17 – National Prescription Pill and Drug Disposal Network – Students
Carrying the Torch – Paul Ritter & Pontiac Twp. High School Students
(45 minutes)
Prescription Pill and Drug Disposal program, P2D2 - Hands on examples of how students and
student work can be instrumental as the catalyst of change in developing a drug disposal
program in their own community. Examples are given in Science, Art, English, and Social
Studies. 4A, 13B, 22C / CC ELA SL3 www.p2d2program.org/
_____Session 18 – Restoring your Past – Bringing Back Prairies –
Ed Anderson, Educator (45 minutes)
Learn how to establish a prairie on school grounds or in your yard. Explore the ecology of
Illinois prairies of the past, present, and future. Examples of native prairie plants will be on
display. Seed packets will be available for teachers. 4A, 12B / CC ELA SL3
_____Session 19 – Duck Dilemmas – Eric Schenck, Ducks Unlimited (30 minutes)
Ducks are popular and highly visible wild animals that are enjoyed by people of all ages.
This presentation will highlight some of the basic differences between the 17 species of
ducks common to Illinois and focus on ecological factors that affect their populations.
Participants, both youth and adult, will gain a greater understanding of the diversity of
waterfowl in our natural world and of the challenges facing waterfowl conservation.
4A, 12 B / CC ELA SL3 www.ducks.org/
_____Session 20 - Stop the Water Planet from Becoming the Plastic PlanetJody Tockes, Megan Beecham & EPCHS Environmental Stewardship students
(45 minutes)
Through open discussion and hands-on art activity students will be educated on how plastic is
negatively impacting our bodies and our planet’s major bodies of water. They will learn how
their purchases decide what exists in the world and will be given the tools to share what they
learn in the session with others. 4A, 13B, 22C / CC ELA SL3
For more information contact:
Karen Zuckerman, Hollis School, 309-697-1325 ext 35 or 309-231-7451 or [email protected]
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Sun Foundation Programs
Bio-humic Agricultural
System - Building the
Soil: Organic Method Farm
Workshop
Sun Foundation Center
Saturday, March 2nd, 2013
9:00am-11:00 AM
Workshop with Gary Mc Donald, Organic Resource
Advisor Springfield Illinois
For: Conventional and Organic farmers,
prospective farmers, students and interest adults
Fee: $10.00
Registration deadline: 2/27/12, Walk-ins will be
accepted
Lowering and locking in the cost of production by utilizing
the creative processes of the soil and increased profits.
Introduction to organic farming methods, practical
applications, tillage practices, weed control, fertility building,
grain handling, and marketing. Gary McDonald is an organic
farmer, educator, former president of the OCIA, and the
Director of Organic Resource Advisor in Springfield IL.
BEE
WORKSHOP
Introduction to Beekeeping:
A 2 Part Series
This two part series is meant to make sure you have
everything you need to become a beekeeper including placing
an order for bees.
Part 2: April 13, 2013 : 1 pm
Meet at the Sun Foundation Pavilion
1276 Sun Rd. • Washburn, IL 61570
Fee: $15.00 + Plus the cost of bees (if you order your own
package)
Part 1: Basic Bees
This will cover the basics of beekeeping, which includes
orientation to bees and keeping bees. In the first part we will
learn all about bees, look into the different considerations of
beekeeping equipment, hive location, work with wax and it’s
uses,order bees, and make homemade beekeeping equipment
and hives. Plus there is a possiblity of taking advantage of
free shipping from Brushy Mountain Bee Supply!
Part 2: Installation and Management
This will be the day the bees arrive, from Long Lane Honey
Farm. Dan will pick up the packages of bees prior to the class
and deliver them to the Sun Foundation that day. We will
cover a basic installation, discuss management practices,
feeding, mites, pests, etc. A demonstration of how to drop the
bees in your hive at home will be necessary.
* It is not necessary to take both classes but it is
recommended.*
Instructor: Dan Fitzpatrick
Dan Fitzpatrick is a 5th generation farmer and has been
keeping bees for four years. Currently he teaches Chemistry,
Physics, Agricultural science, Environmental Science, Biology,
Anatomy and Physiology at La Moille High school. His
website is www.fitzpatrickfarm.com
OSAGE SELF-BOW CLASS
Coal Burned Containers
During this class students will explore the art of making coal
burned containers. By using this technique primitive peoples
made everything from spoons to dugout canoes. This class
will cover all the steps of crafting the containers as well
as proper selection of materials for specialized containers.
Participants will make a useable wooden bowl and spoon as
part of the class.
Instructor: Tom Brown III
Date: May 11, 2013
Time: 9 am to 5 pm
Location: ASAP Barn, located at the Sun Foundation
Fee: $75
For: 13+ *Minors must have parent/guardian in attendance
with them.
What To Bring: Students should bring a pen and notebook,
a small fixed blade non-serrated knife for carving, weather
appropriate clothing and a camera.
Nature awareness and
observation
As a whole our ancestors where far more aware of their
surroundings then we are. In order to be effective huntergatherers they had to be intimately familiar with their
surroundings as well as how to properly move across the
landscape in order to ensure their survival.
During this class participants will explore the techniques
used by our ancestors to gain a better understanding of
their surroundings and the plants and animals we share the
natural world with.
The class will cover tools used to heighten our awareness,
different stalking approaches and movement techniques that
will allow us to move with the natural world. We will explore
the use of tracking and how it applies to observing nature in
a very up close and personal manner.
Date: June 29, 2013
Time: 9 am to 5 pm
Location: The Sun Foundation Pavilion
1276 Sun Rd. • Washburn, IL 61570
Fee: $75
For: 13+ and any skill level *Minors must have parent/
guardian in attendance with them.
What to Bring: Students should bring a pen and notebook,
warm clothing, and a camera.
Primitive Fire Making
Students will explore many aspects of primitive fire from
where and how to build proper fire, structures for survival,
primitive living, material and tinder collection and how to
get the maximum use out of a fire when in a primitive living
situation.
Students will also learn about, construct and explore all
aspects the two most universally primitive fire-making
methods, the Bowdrill and the Handrill. We will also
cover material selection and modifications for specific
environments. By the end of this class you will be able to
make a working fire kit anywhere in the world!
Date: July 20, 2013
Time: 9 am to 5 pm
Location: ASAP Barn, located at the Sun Foundation
Fee: $75
For: 13+ *Minors must have parent/guardian in attendance
with them.
April 25, 26, 27, 28
Registration Deadline: March 15, 2013
April 25, 6 pm to 9 pm •April 14 to 15, 9 am to 5 pm
Adult Class: (Age 16 to 18 with parent & instructors
permission)
Instructors: Perrin Hendrick & Brett Ericksen
Fee: $525 per Student
Off sight camping at Marshal County Conservation Area 3
miles away. 309 246 8351
Information 309-246-8403 or [email protected]
There is an incredible sense of achievement in shooting a
bow that you’ve made from scratch. This class is not just for
the hunter, but for anyone interested in bow making.
Imagine taking large game with a bow crafted by your own
hands. The class will give an opportunity to work with
a recognized professional bowyers, Perrin Hendrick and
Brett Ericksen They will cover the basics of primitive
archery from wood selection to finished bow. Their
countless of hours of experience and traditional Native
American background make them great teachers, no
matter what your previous experience. They will also
bring plenty of examples of work, including traditional
brain tanned quivers. At class end, each student will have
completed their own osage orange bow. Bring a lunch,
drink, safety glasses and dress comfortably.
Keep the SUN
Shining
Donate Today!
REPTILES, AMPHIBIANS
& MORE
Sun Foundation Pavilion.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
9:00am-3:00pm
For: Families and Scouts , adults and students.
With Doug Holmes,
Herpetologist, Peoria Glen Oak Zoo Join Doug Holmes, Peoria Zoo Herpetologist, in finding reptiles and amphibians at the Sun Foundation Center and learn
where they live and how they eat. Wear shoes for hiking and walking, as well as clothes appropriate for the weather.
Please bring lunch, bottled water, and a snack. The event will still be held in case of light rain. Raindate: May 18, 2013.
Fee: $12/person, $22/family, $50/troop (max 20 people)(Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult)
REGISTRATION
Name
# Participants
Address
Email
Area Code
Phone
Amount Enclosed
Check payable to and sent to Sun Foundation, 1278 Sun Road, Washburn, IL 61570, OR Pay Pal @ www.sunfoundation.org
Consent; I hereby consent to the use of my photograph reproduced in Sun Foundation brochures, publications, slide presentations etc. Participants in Sun
Foundation activities are not covered by medical or accident insurance. Each participant must furnish his or her coverage. Participant or parent [ or as a
participant under 18 years of age ] I hereby agree to save harmless & indemnify the Sun Foundation, Bob, Joan or Brett Ericksen or Blue Heron Farm, its trustees
and employees, Sloan Farm, from any responsibility for any accident, injury or damage that may occur as a result of participants act of omissions. In any case of
accident, I consent to emergency medical care provided by ambulance or hospital personnel. Fee: $10/person; $20/family
Signature (Parent or responsible adult, if under 21
Date
FOSSILS & ROCKS
Saturday, September 25, 2013
9 AM to 3 PM
Rain Date October 5, 2013
For: Families and Scouts
With Dr. Merrill Foster,
Geologist, Bradley University
Please join Dr. Merrill Foster (PhD, Harvard University), Professor of Geology at Bradley University for an exciting day of
searching for ancient fossils in the creek beds on the Sun Foundation grounds. Adults and children alike are welcome
to join Dr. Foster, a leader in his field, learn about these million year old artifacts. Gentle rain or shine, participants
should be equipped to spend the day outdoors, hiking over uneven terrain. Bring lunch, bottled water, rain gear, shoes
that can get muddy, a bucket, plastic bags, and a hand trowel. Fees: $12/person, $22/family (Note: Children must be
accompanied by an adult)
REGISTRATION
Name
# Participants
Address
Email
Area Code
Phone
Emergency #
Amount Enclosed
Check payable to and sent to Sun Foundation, 1278 Sun Road, Washburn, IL 61570, OR Pay Pal @ www.sunfoundation.org
Consent; I hereby consent to the use of my photograph reproduced in Sun Foundation brochures, publications, slide presentations etc. Participants in Sun
Foundation activities are not covered by medical or accident insurance. Each participant must furnish his or her coverage. Participant or parent [ or as a
participant under 18 years of age ] I hereby agree to save harmless & indemnify the Sun Foundation, Bob, Joan or Brett Ericksen or Blue Heron Farm, its trustees
and employees, Sloan Farm, from any responsibility for any accident, injury or damage that may occur as a result of participants act of omissions. In any case of
accident, I consent to emergency medical care provided by ambulance or hospital personnel. Fee: $10/person; $20/family
Signature (Parent or responsible adult, if under 21
Date
Environmental FIELD TRIPS
For Schools & Groups
Date: To be scheduled by individual groups from April to June, & September
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
For: School groups, scouts, church groups, seniors, home schoolers and organizations.
Fee: $200 per naturalist/instructor for 25 students, plus $2 per student program fee.
The Sun Foundation Outdoor Environmental Education program is an interdisciplinary curriculum for all grade levels,
held in the Illinois River Valley wetlands, oak-hickory forest, meadows and ancient inland sea fossil beds. It incorporates
group games and creative activities within the field of environmental science. The program emphasizes nature study as
an activity that draws from and enhances other disciplines: arts, language arts, social studies, and science.
Major program offered: Fossils & Rocks, Native American Indian Material Culture, Wetland Plants and Animals, and
Wilderness and Nature Skills and the Art and Science of Nature.
The Arts Program focuses on drawing from nature, creative writing, and design in nature. Also available is the
Aboriginal Survival Arts program which teaches basic survival skills, awareness skills and Native American philosophy,
focusing on shelter, water, fire, and food.
To Schedule, contact the Sun Foundation at 309-246-8403 or email at [email protected]
To register for any of these classes, send check made to the Sun Foundation 1276 Sun Rd. Washburn, IL 61570
or call 309 246 8403 or email [email protected] or Pay Pal registration www.sunfoundation.org
Emergency #
Art & Science
in
the
Woods
2013
39 Year
June 10-14, 2013
th
Information
Who Can Attend?
Everyone in moderate physical condition can enjoy being
at ASIW 2013. It’s for ages 6 through adult.
When & Where?
ASIW 2013 is a five day program held Monday through
Friday from June 10 to June 14. Classes run from 9 am to
3 pm daily, RAIN OR SHINE at the Sun Foundation Center
25 miles north of Peoria. Sun Foundation Center is 9 miles
South of Lacon & 2.5 miles East of IL Route 26. A sign
on Route 26 marks the turn off. For a MAP, check out our
website: www.sunfoundation.org
The Sun Foundation owns no land or facility.
The Sun Foundation Center and Art & Science
in the Woods are located on the property of
Joan, Brett & Bob Ericksen - Blue Heron Farm,
and neighboring farms.
How It Works
Mornings & all day Friday are devoted to in-depth study
of one subject, called your Major. On Friday afternoon,
you will share your learning with the rest of the group.
Monday through Thursday afternoons you will have a
chance to do something different each day & learn a little
bit about the topics that interest you. Afternoon classes
are called Minors.
Lunch & Snacks
We recommend healthy, low sugar, nutritious lunch &
snacks for AM & PM that won’t need refrigeration and a
water bottle. Please, no Lunchables.
Bring & Wear
Wear comfortable clothing that can get soiled, wet, and
painted. Long pants and long sleeved shirts are best for
protection from plants & insects, and are required in some
classes. For comfort and safety, do not wear sandals. Flies
& mosquitoes will not be as annoying if you wear socks,
and hiking and exploring will be easier in shoes that tie.
Bring a cap, backpack and non-toxic, non-aerosol bug
repellent, such as Avon Skin So Soft.
Financial Need Scholarships
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Contributions & Sponsorships Received as of January 1, 2013
Program Sponsors
1/2 Class Sponsors
Blue Heron Farm
Caterpillar Foundation
Dick Blick Company
Dixon Fisheries
Drop Zone
Joan & Bob Ericksen
Hallmark Corporate Foundation- Metamora
Fixtures
Illinois Arts Council
IL American Water Company
Kelly Sauder Rupiper Equipment Co.
Lacon Subway
Metamora Telephone Company
Meta Tec, Inc.
MTCO
Andrew & Mary Muir
Naturally Yours Grocery
Nick and Willy’s Pizza
Sharon Obery
Olive Garden
Optimists Club of Peoria
Root Brothers Manf. & Supply Co.
Varsity Publications
Katherine & Jim Weber
Alcast
Dr. & Mrs. Kurt Ehling
Dr. Kim Wickwire
Energy Specialists
Gregg Florist
Haworth & Co.
Kelly Sauder Rupiper Equip.
LS Home
Midwest Materials
Presleys Outdoors LLC
Donna & Roger Weber
Donald & Debera White
Class Sponsors
Ameren
Apace Architects
Arthur Lersch Alvar Inc.
BJ Blecher Electric Generac Generator Elite Dealer
Bushwhacker Ltd.
Bob & Joan Ericksen
Essential Wellness
First National Bank of Lacon
Roger & Jane Gabrielse
Germantown Hills Animal Clinic
Greene Farm Management
Illinois American Water Co.
Joyce Blumenshine
Meta Tec, Inc
Morton Dental Center
MTCO
Rita Ann Suffern
Kevin & Carolyn Rauh
Trachtenbar, David and Joyce Blumenshine
Vilma & Lionel Kinney
Wild Birds Unlimited
Will, Cathleen and Caroline Williams
A limited number of scholarships are available through
the generosity of Sun Foundation members & community
businesses for students with verifiable financial
need. Need can be verified by teachers, scout leaders,
church leaders or any adult or parent who knows
of a childs interest in ASIW but is unable to attend
because of financial considerations. Students should
fill out the registration form & send it with a note or
recommendation.
Adults who are interested in attending may call or write
on their own behalf.
Volunteers
ASIW would not be possible without volunteers: they
SHINE. We need teaching assistants, evaluators, nurses,
& people to help with various duties before, during &
after ASIW. Adult teaching assistant volunteers receive a
$50 deduction for one of their children and a free limited
edition, ASIW 2013 t-shirt. A limited number of teen
volunteers ages 15 and up are needed. Contact Sharon
Obery, 309-251-2819 or email [email protected]
to get information about volunteering.
Our students come from many central Illinois
communities. Bus service may be provided from Peoria,
Metamora, & Germantown Hills. We can also share
contact information for carpooling with your permission.
Please indicate interest in either of these options where
indicated on the registration form.
First Aid & Insurance
Health forms should be sent in with registration forms.
A nurse and/or a resident EMT will administer minor first
aid. In the event serious medical attention is needed,
the emergency number listed on your registration form
will be called. Please be sure to give a number for a
responsible party. The Sun Foundation does not provide
insurance for coverage of medical expenses.
How to Register
Read descriptions of the classes and the instructor
introductions. Decide which classes interest you.
• Please use ONE registration form per person. •
Mail completed form to:
Sun Foundation
1276 Sun Road,
Washburn, IL 61570
Registration application included in this publication or registration and
payment by Pal Pal www.sunfoundation.org
We will try to put you in the classes you want most, but
we may not be able to because of scheduling & class size
limits.
Enclose: a check for your classes, the form and a selfaddressed, stamped # 10 return envelope. • You should
receive a confirmation of your class selection by
June 1. • Please advise us when you register if the
student has special needs.
NOTE: Parents may attend the same class with their
student at no charge, but materials can only be provided
to those actually registered for the class.
Friday Evening, June 14
Come Celebrate with us
Family, friends & the community are invited to the Sun
Foundation Center on Friday, June 15 to celebrate our
week of sharing & learning. Bring a picnic dinner (blanket
or lawn chairs are a good idea) & enjoy music in the
woods from 5 to 6 PM. At 6:00 classes will begin exhibits,
demonstrations, and performances that exemplify the
work they have concentrated on during the week. With
written permission from a responsible adult, students
may remain at the Sun Foundation Friday Only, and be
picked up by parents at 5 on Friday, June 15. During this
time special activities will be provided.
Friday Silent Auction to Benefit
Art & Science in the Woods
Bidding from 9 am to 5:45 pm on Friday, June 14. The
Auction is held in the Sun Foundation Center. Auction
pieces are displayed in the pavilion & are marked for
silent bidding. Works by artists and scientists, students, &
friends of the Sun Foundation are available for purchase.
The Auction results are announced at 6 pm outside the
pavilion.
Art & Science In The Woods Staff
FINANCIAL NEED Scholarship Sponsor
Program Coordinator................Sharon Obery
Development Director..... Joan Root Ericksen
Executive Assistant . .................. Katy Watson
Technical Coordinators........... Jason Bowling
Todd Pilon
Peoria Academy of Sciences
FRIENDS OF THE SUN FOUNDATION
Janet and Robert Bakewell
Gerald Brookhart
Mary Corrigan
Jime Dooley
Todd Goforth
Jeff & Rosanne Nau
Jeanette Parson
Libby & Michael Verkullen
Roger & Donna Weber
Donald & Debera White
Transportation
Daily Schedule
8:30 - 8:45
8:45 to 9:00
9 to 11:45
11:45 to 12:15
12:15 to 12:30
12:30 - 3:00
Registration for Monday only
Morning Major class grouping
at pavilion
Major Class (Everyday)
Lunch with Major class (Everyday)
Minor class grouping at pavilion
Minor class
Different class each afternoon, Mon. thru Thurs.
• Friday afternoon is spent with Major class •
Assistant Coordinators............. Shari Malson
Libby Verkuilen
Artisitc Director...........................Bob Ericksen
Site/Program Dir./Naturalist...Brett Root Ericksen
“Friday Celebration Schedule”
For families, friends & the public
9 AM to 6 PM
3 to 5 PM
5 to 6 PM
6 PM
Silent Auction bidding
in the Pavilion
Student activities for students
staying for the evening program
“Responsible adults” must
pick-up students at
Sun Foundation Pavilion no
later than 5 PM
Picnic and Silent Auction
Performances & Exhibits &
Auction results
QUESTIONS about the PROGRAM?
email [email protected] or call 309-251-2819
Lost & Found Policy
Check the Pavilion Lost & Found Box each day. Items will be held following the program for up
to 2 weeks and then donated to the Goodwill.
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Art & Science in the Woods 2013 - Major Classes
ABORIGINAL SURVIVAL ARTS – BASIC
Zack Roh
A fun, informative class teaching students basic survival
skills, awareness skills and Native American Indian
philosophy. We will be focusing on the basic 4: shelter,
water, fire and food plus many other Native-American
Indian skills. Ages 11-18
ABORIGNAL SURVIVAL ARTS –
ADVANCED
Tom Brown III
This class is for students who have participated in the
basic aboriginal survival arts class and want to fine tune
their old skills and learn new ones. Ages 12-18
ADVANCED
PHOTOGRAPHY
TECHNIQUES
Tom McElroy
Would you like to learn how
to use more than automatic
settings on your DSLR
camera? Students will learn
how to create professional
looking photographs and
practice their new skills
while exploring the Sun
Foundation. Lectures will focus on adventure, portrait and
nature photography while discussing numerous creative
techniques. Students must have a Digital SLR camera (a
camera with removable lenses) and a laptop computer.
If you don’t have Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom on
your computer you will be able to download a month’s
subscription for free before the class begins.
This is an all day, every day major class.
Ages 12-18
DRAW WITH BRUSHES/
PAINT WITH PENCILS
Doug DePauw
Come explore the excitement of basic drawing techniques
with artist Doug DePauw. His energetic drawing class
will be utilizing basic pencil sketching along with some
more experimental techniques that will lead you towards
painting!
Ages 8-18
DRAWING & SCULPTING FROM NATURE
Sharon Bladholm
We will explore the marshes, creeks and woods of the
Sun Foundation to observe the larger natural world and
to collect leaves and flowers to work from along with
other specimens we will have such as preserved fish,
frogs, turtles, bones, shells, and coral. We will draw and
paint with watercolor, pencils and craypas for two days.
On the third day we will begin clay relief sculptural
pieces with self-hardening clay. We will combine our own
inspirations and observations of the natural world as well
as use our imaginations to create drawings and paintings,
and sculptures with clay. Ages 8-18
ECO CONNECTION
Susie Grana-Ingram
Students will discover the naturalists within themselves
as we investigate different types of ecosystems within
the Sun Foundation; prairie, forest, wetland, creek,
and freshwater pond. Each day will focus on a specific
ecosystem and will involve a lot of hiking, exploring,
encountering native plants and animals, and likely getting
a bit muddy and/or wet! Each student will create an
EcoJournal detailing their favorite sights and experiences
from nature. Ages 8-12
ALL ABOUT BIRDS
Travis E. Wilcoxen
This class will cover information about birds in general
and specific information about local birds. We will
capture and band live birds in different areas of the Sun
Foundation property. We will discuss the different types
of birds, how they use their habitat, how and why they fly
so far, and other unique things about birds. Students will
complete hands on activities to learn about eggs, nests,
and what birds eat. Finally, students will learn how to
use binoculars to find and identify local birds in different
habitats. Bring your own binoculars if you have them.
Ages 8-12.
ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
Heidi Smith
The study of animal behavior is known as ethology. In
this class we will observe and learn about the behavior in
a variety of species commonly found in Illinois. Students
will also design and carry out their own experiments!
Ages 8-12
STORYTELLING TIME
The focus of this class will be making your own hula hoop
and learning a bit about the science of circles. We will
use our hoops to create bubbles and to play games. Bring
your sense of adventure as we spend part of each day
blindfolded to work on our sense of balance. Ages 8-13
Storytelling Time is an
interactive performance
based, traditional folk-art
activity. Students will learn
a group story. Also, students
will create or memorize
individual stories that fit their
personality. We will participate
in many Sun Foundation field
trips and roam the grounds
finiding inspirations for story
ideas. Djembe Drum, Mbira,
and additional hand percussions and recorded music play
a part in the final presentations Ages 8-11
Dellvenna Hambling
NATIVE AMERICAN VILLAGES
ON LAKE PEORIA
Michael Wiant
Native Americans lived along Lake Peoria for thousands
of years. We will explore thw who, what, where, when,
how and why of their lives – with particular interest in
the Potawatomi villages on the lake in the early 1800s.
Activities include making arrow points, throwing spears
with an atl atl, making a clay pot, using pump drills to
make pendants, identifying animal skins and tracks,
playing Native American Games and more. Ages 8-18.
ORIGAMI
Kathy Knapp
The art of paper folding is
much more than air planes
and cootie catchers. During
this class origami terms will
be learned, diagrams will be
utilized and many items will
be folded. Ages 10-18.
SO, HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A ZINE?
Dean Poignant
This is NOT your Momma’s comic book! Zines are
magazine style publications limited only by the writer’s
imagination. A zine can be any shape and size; bound in
many different ways, from glue to shoestirngs; and, they
can be filled with words, pictures, cartoons, objects from
nature, photos, or whatever inspires you. Students may
be able to collect natural materials from the forest to add
colors. Zine authors will publish thieir books with a copy
machine, and then share them with friends, family, or eve
sell their books. Ages 10-18
Oba-William King
TREASURE HUNT FOR THE PAST
Merrill Foster
Prowl creek beds with Dr. Foster, searching for informative
and/or attractive pebbles. Learn to interpret earth and
life history from pebbles. Learn to recognize and illustrate
various minerals, rocks and fossils.
Class includes lecture. Only students interested in a
serious introduction to geology should enroll in this
course. Ages 10-18
WANDERING WATERS
Steve Hambling
Come explore the ponds, marshes, and creeks. Each day
will bring a new adventure into exciting ecosystems of
plants and animals that live in these environments. Come
prepared to get wet & dirty because we aren’t just going
to look at nature, we are going to get right in and touch
it. (BRING A CHANGE OF CLOTHES!) This will be an all
day class on Thursday, so students will not have a minor
class that day. Ages 8-12
WILD HARVEST
David Kennell
Join us on an adventure in the wild, finding what Mother
Nature has provided for dinner. Students will learn the
basics of foraging for wild edibles in the region and how
to identify, prepare and cook them into a dish for tasty
consumption. There will be almost constant walking in this
class, possibly through rough terrain at times. Please note
any food allergies if you sign up for this class. Ages 11-18.
FISHING FOR FOOD
Tim Presley
Tim is an expert fisherman who is excited to share his
knowledge with anyone interested. He will discuss both
the old and new ways of fishing and share different
techniques that are used. Rods & reels will be provided
along with bait and lures. If students want to take home
their fish, ice and bags will be provided. Ages 8-18
FOXFIRE
Dan Fitzpatrick
BLAST OFF
Dennis Sparr
Rocketeers will build & launch individual rockets made
of materials common in most homes. Students will also
participate in an expert group engineered project to be
flown at the Friday performances. It is preferable that
students have prior participation in a kit rocket minor
class. Please note a $10.00 rocket fee is required at time
of registration. Ages 10 - 18
BROADWAY BELTERS
Ann Hagemann
ALL DAY MAJOR CLASS EXCEPT for Tu. And Wed.
afternoons! Acting, singing, dancing, creating costumes,
scenery, props, and participating in all the steps
necessary to produce a musical theatre production from
auditions to performance. Students will work together
using creative dramatic and theatre games to create
characters in a mini-musical ASIW style! Experience not
necessary, however memorization of material is done
quickly just like in professional theatre. Ages 9-14.
CLAY CREATIONS
Ella Brown Dunn
Experience many
different techniques for
creating both functional
and sculptural artwork.
Your creative clay time
will be divided between
group projects, free
expression time and time
on the potter’s wheel!
Come with me & let’s play in clay!!! This will be an all
day major class on Thursday so students will only have 3
minor classes. Ages 8-18
COYOTE GAMES
Luke Scalise
JOIN THE CIRCLE
This fun and exciting class on Native American games and
adventuresome field exercises uses the landscape as a
classroom. Games such as Native American field hockey,
hoop and stick games, lacrosse, double ball, and awareness
games are all part of the excitement. Ages 11-18
How would you like to try the old fashioned way of doing
things? Come explore some of the older ways of cooking,
processing foods, using plant dyes, making lip balm,
candles, and brew and old fashioned soda. Experience the
simple pleasures of making things for yourself the way
your ancestors did. Ages 11-18
GETTING FAMILIAR WITH REPTILES
Douglas Holmes
Be ready to get wet and dirty and learn where these
unique animals live. We will spend the week learning
how and what they eat, where they are found and how to
care for them. This is an introduction to herpetology with
hands on experiences. Class meets all day on Wednesday,
you will not have a minor class that day! Ages 10-18
GLOBAL STREET ART
Michael Kershnar
Students will explore the history of street art as a global
phenomenon. By looking at the styles and mediums used
in the U.S., Brazil, and Europe students will learn how
this art movement dwells in both streets and museums.
Participants will also experience team work, cooperation,
balance and expression. Activities will include creating
a creating a character/name that represents you in your
fullness ad create it on stickers, walls, and other found
objects with markers and bucket paint. Students should
feel passionate about the subject matter and be willing to
take creative and personal risks. Ages 13 -18
INSECT DIVERSITY
Joseph Parker
Insects come in millions of different forms and are
incredibly beautiful. Come search the woods, meadows
and marshes, and enter a new world as you discover the
huge diversity of insect life. Learn about the different
kinds of insects, how they make a living, and how to
collect them. These weird, wonderful and fascinating
creatures teach us about ourselves, and our place in
nature. This class is recommended for anyone with a
passion for exploring and understanding the natural
world. Ages 8-18
Pee Wee Classes
for 6 & 7 year old students
These classes are specifically for children ages 6 & 7. Students will remain with their major
class groups all day and will be visited by other instructors in the afternoons. All classes will
expose children to both art and science activities shared by professionals who are passionate
about what they teach!
FULL CIRCLE – Pee Wee Class
LITTLE EXPLORERS – Pee Wee Class
Children will explore the Sun Foundation’s diverse
landscape conducting science experiments, playing
games, creating art, and studying the circle of life.
Students will keep a journal for reflecting and
documenting their experiences. Children will stay
together as a group and be visited by other instructors
in the afternoons.
This class is an introduction to the Sun Foundation for
students six & seven years old. Children will develop an
appreciation for nature’s beauty and an understanding
of their connection with the environment. Students
will complete many fun art projects and conduct a few
science experiments as well. This is an all day major.
Children will stay together as a group and be visited by
other instructors in the afternoons.
Leigh Klein
Sue Fischbach
LITTLE CRITTERS ADVENTURE CLUB –
Pee Wee Class
NATURE QUEST – Pee Wee Class
We will be exploring the outdoors while using nature to
do arts and craft. Our class will be learning new things
about nature and creatures of all kinds. We will explore,
touch, listen, smell, and more than likely get a little
dirty during our fun filled days This is an all day major.
Children will stay together as a group and be visited by
other instructors in the afternoons.
Children will spend their week exploring the Sun
Foundation – learning about the forest, marsh and
creek environments. We’ll get wet and muddy as we
create art based on the science discoveries we make.
We’ll keep nature journals to document our week.
This is an all day major. Children will stay together
as a group and be visited by other instructors in the
afternoons.
Kimberly McCord-Truninger
Shelley Fritz
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Art & Science in the Woods 2013 - Minor Classes
ACTING WITHOUT A NET
CREATING A NATURE JOURNAL
SO, HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A ZINE?
Improvise, Adlibb, Making it up as we go along – all
of these describe the art of Improvisation! The form of
acting that helped create many a TV sit com and made
Second City School of Improv. In Chicago so famous!
Students will learn about this art form by participating in
creative dramatics and theater games. Ages 8--18
Naturalists throughout history have used journals to
record their discoveries about wildlife, plants, and other
natural features. Create a personalized nature journal to
record your favorite memories from Sun Foundation and
other adventures in nature. Ages 8-12.
Zines are magazine style publications limited only by
the writer’s imagination. A zine can be any shape or
size; bound in many differnet ways, and they can be
filled with words, pictures, cartoons, objects from nature,
photos, or whatever inspires you. Students may be able
to collect natural materials from the forest to add colors.
Zine authors will publish their books with a photocopy
machine, and then share them with friends and family.
Ages 10-18.
Ann Hagemann
ASW
CHALLENGE
COURSE
David Kennell
Rope bridges, zip
lines, muddy hills
and woods galore
all challenge you
on your journey to the finish line. (Note students in Wild
Harvest Major class will do this in their major class time.
Students will get VERY muddy! Please bring extra change
of clothes the day you have this class and securely fitting
closed toe shoes are a must! Ages 10-18
BEAUTIFUL BEADS OF NATURE
Lorraine Schwass
Learn to use beads made from stone, metal, glass, clay,
wood, bone or other organic materials to create jewelry
of your own design. We will learn simple techniques to
create necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Ages 11-18
Susie Grana Ingram
CREEPY CRAWLERS
Douglas Holmes
Get up close and personal with reptiles and amphibians.
This is a brief introduction to these misunderstood
animals. Ages 8-18
Join us for good time fishing in the fresh air! Ages 8-18
Come and learn the exciting art of making jewelry out
of stone. Students will be carving their own soapstone
necklaces. Ages 10-18
FOSSILS AND ROCKS
SPLAT!
Hike the creek bed to see what rock & fossil treasures you
will find. Includes lecture, only students with a serious
interest in geology should enroll in this class. Ages 10- 18
Create splatter paintings like a master. This class requires
no knowledge of painting or drawing. Only a desire to
make something awesome! Ages 8-18
FROG FRENZY
Heidi Smith
Learn the basics about amphibians and get to know some
local species up close and personal. Students will observe
and identify local species and their calls. Ages 8-11
OUTDOOR SURVIVAL
Dean Johnston
Students will learn about the basics of theatre and acting
techniques through games and collaborative group
activities. They will then interpret a script and perform
for other class participants. The instructor will also
demonstrate makeup techniques. Ages 8-18
CLAY PLAY
Kids who love trees will love this tree-riffic lass! We will
learn how to identify trees by their twigs and explore
tree anatomy and morphology. After discovering the
importance of twigs, we will make “Twig Trivets” to take
home! Ages 8-18
Lindsey Ridenour
GETTIN’ TWIGGY WITH IT
Kristi Shoemaker
GLOBAL STREET ART
Michael Kershnar
Students will explore the history of street art as a global
phenomenon. By looking at the styles and mediums used
in the U.S., Brazil, and Europe students will learn how
this art movement dwells in both streets and museums.
Participants will also experience team work, cooperation,
balance and expression. Activities will include creating
a creating a character/name that represents you in your
fullness ad create it on stickers, walls, and other found
objects with markers and bucket paint. Students should
feel passionate about the subject matter and be willing to
take creative and personal risks. Ages 12 -18
Go where few have gone before. Come join us as we
explore and play in one of nature’s most beautiful and
muddy habitats – the marsh! Students will need an extra
set of clothes and shoes the day they have this class!
Ages 8-18
Do you want to learn to fold paper? This class is for
you! You will learn how to read an origami diagram and
become successful at the basics of folding.
Ages 8-18
Every bird needs to eat and each bird’s beak gives us a
clue about what the bird eats. In this class, students will
learn how different birds use their beaks to gather and
eat their food. Students will have the opportunity to both
learn about different types of birds and use hands-on
experiments to find out just how difficult it is to get
certain types of food. Ages 8-11
Learn and play games such as Native American field
hockey, hoop and stick games, lacrosse, double ball and
awareness games. Ages 10-18
Steve Hambling
Kathy Knapp
FUN WITH ACTING
Luke Scalise
MARSH GYMNASTICS
ORIGAMI
BIRD’S BEAK
COYOTE GAMES
Adam Maas
Merrill Foster, Ph.D.
In this class, birds will be carefully captured in mist
nets and the instructor and students will apply a small
metal band around their leg, which allows study of the
future movement and behavior of birds after release.
Students will learn about bird conservation, the value
of identification of birds, how to tell males and females
apart, and ways to determine the health of wild birds.
Students will get an up close experience with living birds.
Ages 12-18
Come and see why clay has been an honored art form
for thousands of years! Students will have time for
both group projects as well as free expression time. We
will use special clay that will allow you to take your
masterpieces home the same day you create them!
Ages 8-18
Steve Hambling,
Tim Presley
Travis Wilcoxen
Ella Brown Dunn
SOAPSTONE NECKLACE
FISHING FOR FUN
BIRD IN THE HAND
Travis E. Wilcoxen
Dean Poignant
KIT ROCKETS
Dennis Sparr
Rocketeers will build and launch a
level 1 rocket (ALPHA type) to take
home if recovered. Rocketeers will gain
experience that will be beneficial to
those who wish to continue into Blastoff
the following years. (Please note $10.00
fee is required for rocket kit at the time
of registration) Ages 8-18
You won’t learn how to eat pine needles in this class!
But you will learn what you really need to know about
surviving in the outdoors. Then test yourself by taking
part in a mini survival challenge to see if you and your
friends can “survive” in the wilds of the Sun Foundation.
Ages 8-18
PAINT AND DRAW
WITH DOUG DEPAUW
Doug DePauw
By using objects found only at
ASIW the instructor will put
an unusual still life together.
Students will learn to really
“see” the objects as they
appear. Priority will be focusing
on subject (still life). Great
lesson on concentrating!
Ages 8-18
PLANET OF THE INSECTS
Joseph Parker
In the forest a different world exists at your feet. Come
and learn about the millions of kinds of insects, and the
fascinating lives they lead. See the different sizes, shapes
and colors of beetles, butterflies and bugs, and explore
nearby habitats to find amazing insects of your own.
Ages 8-18.
SCULPT AND DRAW NATURE
Sharon Bladholm
Work from preserved specimens including fish, turtles,
crayfish, frogs, shells, coral, fossils, and bones such as
animal skulls. We will explore these forms on paper using
a variety of drawing materials and watercolor studying
the beautiful colors, textures and details they contain.
Students will also have a chance to create some of these
forms in self-hardening clay. Ages 8-12
STORYTELLING TIME
Oba William King
Express yourself using your imagination to make new
stories, rhymes, songs, chants, and group dance.
Ages 8-18
VIDEO CREW FOR A DAY
Jim Morrissette
This is a rare opportunity for a few students to intern
with a professional videographer for an afternoon.
Applicants for this class should have a passionate interest
in videography. Jim will work with 2 different students
each afternoon to prepare a video to be shown at the
Friday evening ASIW celebration. Both boys and girls are
encouraged to apply! Ages 11-18
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Art & Science in the Woods 2013 - Instructors
Sharon Bladholm
Sharon has pursued her artistic vision through the steady
acquisition & command of a variety of disciplines, including
cast glass, bronze, and ceramic in the sculptural realm. She
also works with stained glass, printmaking, and drawing. The
recurring theme in her work is the interconnection of people
with the natural world. She has participated on expeditions
with the Field Museum and Conservation International to
the Brazilian and Peruvian Amazon, documenting the life
ways of the Yanomami people through her art, and exploring
conservation of endangered plant and animal species in
isolated communities. She has run Opal Glass Studios
since 1983 and continues to complete many important
commissions and shows her work in galleries and museums.
Tom Brown III
Tom has been a practitioner and teacher of primitive
technology, tracking and nature observation since he has
been able to walk. He has been trained by his father, Tom
Brown Jr., founder of the world-renowned Tracker School.
He taught at the Tracker School between 2003 and 2009. He
now combines his naturalist and life experiences at his own
school in the Cincinnati area and travels the world seeking
to educate people in the ways of our ancestors and passing
down the skills that were at the forefront of their lives.
Douglas DePauw
BS, ISU, Art Ed & Studio Art. Doug is a second generation,
professional fine arts printmaker. Studied and apprenticed
with his father, Master Printer Robert DePauw. Currently has
his own studio near Metamora, IL.
Ella Brown Dunn
Ella Brown Dunn is a graduate of the University of Illinois
Fine Arts Department. She has spent the last 15 years
teaching artists of all ages, assisting in gallery exhibits as well
as showing her own work in various galleries and private
collections. She currently heads the Fine Arts Department for
Next Generation Primary School in Champaign, IL, sharing
her love of all kinds of art with students from K-8. “I get to
spend my day exploring, creating and celebrating art with
the most inspiring people on the Earth – children. I can think
of no more beautiful place to be than in the presence of
a child’s imagination, creativity and wonder!” Mrs. Dunn
resides in Champaign with her husband Chad Dunn and their
daughter Zoe.
Sue Fischbach
Sue graduated from Purdue University with a degree in
Special Education. Recently she went back to school and
received a certificate in Sign Language Interpreting from
Illinois Central College. Sue is a Mom, Girl Scout leader and
science lover. She is currently working at PSD150 as a Sign
Language Interpreter.
Dan Fitzpatrick
Dan is currently a teacher of the subjects of Chemistry,
Physics, Biology, Anatomy, Environmental Science, Agriculture
and Agriculture science at La Moille High School. He is a
5th generation farmer with experience growing commercial
crops, livestock, bees, orchards and maple sugar. In college
he lead trips backpacking, spelunking, canoeing and rock
climbing at NIU outing center while majoring in chemistry
and physics. Dan has also taught outdoor education at
Loredo Taft Field campus as part of the outdoor education
masters program and is part of Tom Brown Jr.’s tracker school
apprentice program.
Merrill Foster
Ph.D. Harvard University. Dr. Foster is a professor who
discusses his subject as enthusiastically with an 8 year old
as with his college students. Dr. Foster’s classes are always
popular and fill up fast. He is a professor of Geology at
Bradley University.
Shelley Fritz
BS, MS Ed, ISU. Shelly taught science and writing for ten years
in her capacity as special education teacher and was teacher/
director of her district’s gifted & talented program. She has
taught preschool science classes locally, as well as education
courses at ICC & Bradley. Shelley is now Student Assistance
Coordinator at Peoria Christian School, and regularly
volunteers to teach art and science lesons in elementary
classrooms.
Susie Grana Ingram
Susie is a Naturalist at Forest Park Nature Center in Peoria
Heights, where she enjoys sharing her love of nature with
people of all ages. She grew up in Chicago, where her mom
(a physicist) got her interested in science by taking her to
museums and nature centers. She has a B.A. in Biology from
Illinois Wesleyan University and M.S. in Conservation Biology
from Illinois State University, and has been a board member
of Peoria Audubon Society for several years.
Ann Hagemann
Ann is a professional actress who shares her time between
the Central IL area, Chicago, and LA. Her favorite stage roles
include Peter in “Peter Pan”, Lady Macbeth in “Macbeth”
and Narrator in “Joseph . . . Dreamcoat. She can be seen
in many commercials & independent films including “Fall
Away”, “Hannah Free”, and the suspense feature “Falls
of the Neuse”, to be released in 2012. Ann trained at the
Actors Center (Chicago), Edgecliff, ISU, Bradley and Chicago
Shakespeare.
Dellvenna Hambling
BS, MS Indiana University. Dell spent nearly 2 years living
primitively in the wilderness with the Tracker School. She
and her husband have run their own wilderness skills school
and still teach wilderness survival skills courses at Indiana
University in Bloomington. Currently she teaches Chemistry
and Physics at Columbus East High School in Columbus,
Indiana.
Steve Hambling
Steve spent nearly 2 years living primitively in the wilderness
with the Tracker School. He and his wife Dell have run their
own wilderness skills school and still teach wilderness
survival skills courses at Indiana University in Bloomington.
Currently he teaches Earth/Space Science, Astronomy, and
Biology at Columbus East High School in Columbus, Indiana.
Douglas Holmes
AA, Illinois Central College. Doug has been a herpetologist
on staff at the Peoria Zoo for the last 26 years. Currently
he is the president of the Central Illinois Herpetological
Society and is actively involved on the boards of the Peoria
Academy of Science and the Sun Foundation. He has worked
with many endangered and threatened species. He is very
interested in amphibian and turtle conservation. He feels it
is environmentally important to get kids interested in the
sciences and the natural world.
Dean Johnston
Dean is a Naturalist at the Forest Park Nature Center in
Peoria. He has taught environmental education and natural
history to Peoria residents and their children at the Nature
Center for 25 years. He holds a B.A. (Elementary Education),
and an M.S. (Park and Recreation Resources)
David Kennell
BS, Illinois State University. Engineer at Caterpillar Inc. This
will be Dave’s 7th consecutive year working at ASIW. He has
been mentored well by former instructors Ed Willi & Yona
Lunken. Dave grew up in the Central Illinois woodlands and
spent countless hours hiking trails, identifying various plants
and animals, and exploring new areas.
Mike Kershnar
Mike grew up in the Southern California world of
skateboarding, surfing, graffiti, and primitive skills. He has
done skateboard graphics for prominent youth subculture
brands such as Element, Toy Machine, Volcom, Obey, Baker,
and Ecko. Kershnar is also a huge lover of rock poster art
and has done posters for bands such as Morrissey, Wilco,
Midnite, Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead, and the Beastie Boys.
His favorite artists include Robert Crumb, Keith Haring and
Basquiat.
Oba William King
“The Poetic Storyteller”. Oba is a favored & passionate
presenter at educational, community and church events
throughout the Midwest. Oba’s rich history includes a stint
as a touring presenter for National Public Library, Bermuda
Island; “Breaking Chains” a one-man show at Beatrice
Community College in Nebraska; and an award nomination
for the lead role in Dracula at Lifeline Theatre in Chicago. Oba
encourages students to make positive choices to build self
image, self esteem and communication skills. He shares the
traditional art form of Storytelling as if it were a sacred gift.
Oba is an alumnus of Western Stage Conservatory for Theater
Arts in Salinas, CA. Learn more about Oba @ www.gigsalad.
com/the_poetic_storyteller_chicago
Leigh Klein
BFA Western Illinois University, BFA School of the Art
Institute of Chicago, MA Prescott College. Leigh is currently
the Life Lab instructor at Live Oak Elementary School in
Santa Cruz, CA. She taught art at Gallery 37 in Chicago, the
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, and other after school
and enrichment programs. During her graduate studies she
focused on Garden-Based Learning and its importance for
children. She lives in Santa Cruz, CA with her husband and
three sons.
Kathy Knapp
Kathy received her BSN from Illinois Wesleyan University.
She has taught origami to people of all ages for over 25
years at libraries, schools, museums and an art gallery and
with private students. Five years ago she founded Origami
Peoria Area. She is currently a master trainer for Girl Scouts
of Central Illinois, makes banners for her church, and is a
member of Origami USA and the British Origami Society.
Kathy is the 2010 recipient of the Ranana Benjamin teaching
award from Origami USA. She has been part of a juried World
Origami program for children. Kathy is a long time volunteer
and supporter of the Sun Foundation.
Kimberly McCord-Truninger
Kristi Shoemaker
Tom McElroy
Heidi Smith
Kimberly has experience in teaching daycare and Jr. High
science and health classes. When her children were born she
began in-home child care. She says her house is always filled
with children and she organizes events at her home such as
“leaf parties, game nights and an annual food fight!”
Tom has spent the greater part of his adult life studying
indigenous/hunter-gatherer cultures and teaching these skills
to a myriad of students throughout the country. During his
early 20’s he was an instructor at the world-renowned Tracker
School, from there he went on to obtain a double major
from Rutgers University in Anthropology and Geography.
Currently, he is pursuing a Masters degree in Policy and
Human Rights of Indigenous cultures while also traveling
to remote areas, learning from isolated tribal groups. Tom
is an avid surfer, climber, potter, photographer, wilderness
survivalist and tracker.
Jim Morrissette
BA, University of Illinois. Jim has extensive experience as both
a professional videographer & technical consultant. He was
the principal videographer on the highly acclaimed Frontline
documentary “The Farmer’s Wife” and “Make No Little Plans:
Daniel Burnham and the American City”. Currently he is
the Technical Director of Kartemquin Films in Chicago and
teaches Digital Cinematography at Columbia College. Jim is a
36 year veteran of Art & Science in the Woods.
Joe Parker
Growing up in Swansea(Wales, UK), Joe became obsessed
with insects at age 7. He obtained a B.S. in Zoology from
Imperial College, London, and a PHD from the University
of Cambridge, UK. Currently he is a postdoctoral research
fellow at Columbia University, NYC, where he studies the
genetic control of insect development, and the evolutionary
relationships of his favorite group of beetles. He is eager to
share his knowledge and enthusiasm with anyone prepared
to listen.
Dean Poignant
Dean works as an English teacher and library media specialist
for the Midland School District. He also teaches high school
classes on Native American literature and writing, and
collaborates with elementary and middle school teachers
with writing, technology and research projects. In addition to
teaching, Dean also practices law and farms with his father
and children in the Lacon area.
Tim Presley
Tim says he likes to fish, fish, fish! He has fished all his life
and deeply loves the sport. He sells fish bait for a living and
talks fish every day of his life. He loves to share his expertise
with folks young and old.
Kristi is currently working as a Naturalist at Forest Park
Nature Center in Peoria Heights. She studied Forestry and has
worked in natural resource management and environmental
education fields. She lives in Gridley, IL with her husband cat
and gecko.
B.S. University of Illinois, M.S. Columbia University, PhD in
progress at Columbia University. Born in Illinois, Heidi is
a biologist at Columbia University, NY, where she studies
the behavioral genetics of animals. She is a passionate
herpetologist, with a particular enthusiasm for amphibians.
Frogs, toads, and weird salamanders that live in mud are
pretty much her favorite things.”
Dennis Sparr
BS. Eastern Illinois University. Retired teacher of 35 years
(elementary science). Dennis is an outdoor enthusiast
assisting with the Creek Walk for Conservation Camp at Lake
Thunderbird. He continues working for conservation practice
as past President of the Putnam County Conservation Board
of Trustees. Dennis participates in IVCC’s summer program,
Outdoor ED’Venture, as rocketry instructor and is also Judge
and Launch Supervisor for the Marshall-Putnam 4H Fair
Aerospace division.
Michael Wiant
Michael is the Director of the Illinois State Museum – Dickson
Mounds. He received a Ph.D. from Northwestern University
in anthropology. An archaeologist, Wiant has for more than
40 years explored the long history of Native Americans
in the Illinois River basin. He shares his insights on the
subject through public lectures, teaching and publication.
His research interests range from stone tool technology to
changes in the landscape of Illinois.
Travis Wilcoxen
Dr. Travis Wilcoxen is an Assistant Professor of Biology
at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois. He studies the
interaction of ecology, physiology, and behavior of birds and
amphibians. His current research uses local Illinois species,
such as the Northern Cardinal, Black-capped Chickadee, and
Eastern Bluebird. Travis is originally from Lewistown, Illinois,
and is a Eureka College graduate. He and his wife, Jessa now
reside in Pana, Illinois. Travis enjoys cooking, birdwatching,
wildlife photography, fishing and hiking as well as reading
science fiction novels, playing basketball and always
supporting the Chicago Cubs.
Guest Artists
Brian Fox Ellis – Guest Artist
B.S. in Education from Northern Illinois University and M.A.
in Reading from St. Xavier University. Lindsey is a community
theatre enthusiast, and has recently assisted with costumes
for serval of Eastlight Theatere’s productions. She previously
worked with Children’s Community Theatre of DeKalb as an
assistant director, camp teacher, costumer, and has appeared
onstage in several of their productions. Lindsey is currently a
Reading Specialist at Metamora Grade School.
Fox is an internationally renowned storyteller, author and
naturalist. He is also a museum consultant and has worked
with the Field Museum, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential
Library, and the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History to
provide teacher training, develop curriculum and present
public programs. He is the Artistic Director for Prairie Folklore
Theatre, a unique theatre company that celebrates ecology
and history through original musical theatre. Fox is the author
of eleven books including the critically acclaimed Charles
Darwin and his Revolutionary Idea. Learn more @ www.
foxtalesint.com
Luke Scalise
Preston Jackson – Guest Artist
Lindsey R. Ridenour
Luke is a health and fitness trainer and strength coach. Luke
has been on a lifelong journey to explore the workings of
mind and body through movement, play, sport and work.
He draws his training from a childhood of wooded hills and
martial arts. He was a collegiate decathlete before heading
west and finding a desire to push beyond the perception of
physical limit. This led him to CrossFit certifications, strength
training, and an underground self study training approach
at Emergent Fitness, Fort Collins, CO. Currently he provides
health and fitness consulting online, and to the western
Massachusetts area.
Lorraine Schwass
Lorraine worked as a school counselor for 35 years and is
currently working at Peoria Notre Dame High School. She
learned to make jewelry for fun and to be creative. Lorraine
is currently the President of the Sun Foundation Board of
Directors.
MFA University of Illinois. Recipient of the State of Illinois
Lincoln Award. Nationally exhibited sculptor and professional
musician. Chairman of Sculpture Department, Art Institute of
Chicago. Sun Foundation Board Member and Arts Advisor.
Our 39th
Year!
Doug Leunig
BFA University of Iowa. Doug traveled the world for 30
years as Caterpillar’s senior advertising photographer. He
now teaches digital photography at ICC and runs a fine art
photography business. Doug will be assisted by his wife
Eileen in teaching his class that will focus on improving the
photography skills of the students.
Adam Maas
Adam has taught in the Peoria area over the last 9 years,
both at the CAC of Peoria and Lakeview Museum. He keeps a
painting studio in downtown Peoria in the CAC. His degree is
from Illinois State University and he was mentored by Preston
Jackson and Jere Allen. Currently he is the IT director for a
school in the northern part of the state while teaching and
practicing painting on the weekends.
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Art & Science in the Woods 2013 - Registration Form - June 10-14
Dear Families Please consider donating some time & resources to help support the Art & Science in the
Woods camp this year. Grants that once provided vital support for ASIW are no longer available. I have joined the ASIW Committee
& have come to realize how much time & effort Bob, Joan & Brett put into this camp. I had no idea how much the physical work they
are left with after camp – after all the campers & volunteers leave. The 3 of them prepare for, organize, and then clean up after a
program that serves 500 people. A lot of the work, which I didn’t realize, is fairly physical – putting up tents, moving picnic tables, trail
maintenance, and cleaning as well as fundraising. They are in real need of volunteers to set up & clean up camp. Budget cuts have
left them without money to hire assistants to help with these projects. If we all donate a few hours of time – the work is made easier.
We all benefit – we, as families, are able to give back to the Ericksens – and keep this program going. Please consider signing up for
one of the committees or consider donating money to help hire assistants. It is really unbelievable what they do for us so that we can
have a wonderful week of Art and Science in the Woods. Consider giving back a little time or money and help the Sun Foundation
keep Art and Science in the Woods alive.
Marcie Tupper, Art & Science in the Woods Committee member
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Aboriginal Arts - Basic
Aboriginal Arts – Advanced
Advanced Photography Techniques
All About Birds
Animal Behavior
Blast Off
Broadway Belters
Clay Creations
Coyote Games
Draw Brushes/Paint Pencils
Drawing & Sculpting from Nature
Eco Connection
Fishing For Food
Foxfire
Full Circle
Get Familiar with Reptiles
Global Street Art
Insect Diversity
Join the Circle
Little Critters Adventure Club
Little Explorers
Native American Villages
Nature Quest
Origami
So, Have You Seen a Zine?
Storytelling Time
Treasure Hunt for the Past
Wandering Waters
Wild Harvest
Ages 11-18
Ages 12-18
Ages 12-18
Ages 8-12
Ages 8-12
Ages 10-18
Ages 9-14
Ages 8-18
Ages 10-18
Ages 8-18
Ages 8-18
Ages 8-12
Ages 8-18
Ages 11-18
Ages 6 & 7
Ages 10-18
Ages 13-18
Ages 8-18
Ages 8-13
Ages 6 & 7
Ages 6 & 7
Ages 8-18
Ages 6 & 7
Ages 10-18
Ages 10-18
Ages 8-12
Ages 10-18
Ages 8-12
Ages 11-18
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Acting Without a Net
ASW Challenge Course
Beautiful Beads of Nature
Bird in the Hand
Bird’s Beak
Clay Play
Coyote Games
Creating a Nature Journal
Creepy Crawlers
Fishing for Fun
Fossils and Rocks
Frog Frenzy
Fun With Acting
Gettin’Twiggy With It
Global Street Art
Kit Rockets
Marsh Gymnastics
Origami
Outdoor Survival
Paint & Draw with Doug DePauw
Planet of the Insects
So, Have You Ever Seen a Zine?
Sculpt and Draw Nature
Soapstone Necklace
Storytelling Time
Video Crew for a Day
Ages 8-18
Ages 10-18
Ages 11-18
Ages 12-18
Ages 8-11
Ages 8-18
Ages 8-18
Ages 8-12
Ages 8-18
Ages 8-18
Ages 10-18
Ages 8-11
Ages 8-18
Ages 8-18
Ages 12-18
Ages 8-18
Ages 8-18
Ages 8-12
Ages 11-18
Ages 8-18
Ages 8-18
Ages 10-18
Ages 8-12
Ages 10-18
Ages 8-18
Ages 11-18
Pee Wee Classes
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Full Circle
Little Critters Adventure Club
Little Explorers
Nature Quest
Ages 6 & 7
Ages 6 & 7
Ages 6 & 7
Ages 6 & 7
Participants will be placed in classes with students of similar age.
Class schedule may change based on number of enrollment.
SUN FOUNDATION
SUN FOUNDATION
art + science in the woods
Financial Fund SILENT AUCTION
S U P P O R T E R
S U P P O R T E R
Listed below are five different opportunities to help with this
year’s Art and Science in the Woods Silent Auction, taking
place on Friday, June 14. By specifying below you can
choose to either donate to the auction, help set up and take
down the auction, or help run the auction at a specific time.
Listed below are examples of teams you could join to
financially support specific areas of the program. This list
provides an example of program costs, broken down into
the actual detailed amount. However, you or your company’s
support could go towards any one of these suggested teams
depending upon the area of greatest need and your personal
preference.
Check here if you would like to be a team captain*
BEFORE/DURING Silent Auction
Enclosed is my tax-deductivle contribution
in the amount of $______________ to
support the following team:
I can donate______________________________
for the Silent Auction worth $_ ______________
I can help set up for the auction
Thursday, June 13 at 4:00pm
Program Sponsor
$1000.00 +
Bus Rental
$600.00 +
Class Sponsor
$500.00 +
Tent Rental
$300.00 +
1/2 Class Sponsor
$250.00 +
Student Scholarship
$235.00 +
AFTER Silent Auction
Maintenance Equipment
$150.00 +
Meal Provisions
$50.00 +
Cleaning Supplies
$25.00 +
During both weekends you will be helping to take down the
Silent Auction which includes: organizing items, cleaning and
moving tables into storage, and cleaning the pavilion.
June 15: 9:00am - 11:00am
June 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Student T-Shirt
$15.00 +
SUN FOUNDATION
VOLUNTEER
S U P P O R T E R
Early Bird
$210
After April 1, 2013
$235
Waiver ** Teacher Assistant - $50 Deduction
Financial Need Scholarship
Rocket Fee (Blast Off & Kit Rockets) $10
$235 Sponsor for Financial Need Scholarship
Donate your time and talents during the weekends listed
below to help us prepare for and take down after Art &
Science in the Woods 2013. Listed below are two different
Preparation Weekends and four different Take Down dates.
Please check next to the date(s) and circle the day(s) that
would best suit your schedule and interests.
Check here if you would like to be a team captain*
BEFORE Art and Science in the Woods
June 1 and 2: 9am to 6pm
June 8 and 9: 9am to 6pm
2013 NURSES & EMT MEDICAL INFORMATION
Ground Team: Trim trails, clear paths, string trim, and mow the whole grounds.
Classroom Team: Move tables, chairs, supplies, and signs from storage to the
different class sites.
Canopy Team: Set up canopies and place them at class sites.
Final week before Art and Science in the Woods. Finish all
preparations for the coming week.
AFTER Art and Science in the Woods
June 15: 9am to 6pm
June 16: 9am to 6pm
Canopy Team: Take down canopies, fold and put away in storage.
House Team: Clean instructor housing
Trash Team: Pick up garbage around all class sites and grounds.
Picnic Table Team: Move picnic tables from class site to storage sites.
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Signature (parent or responsible adult)________________________________________________________________Date: ____________________
June 22: 9am to 6pm
June 23: 9am to 6pm
Classroom Team: Move tables, chairs, supplies, garbage and signs from class
sites to storage areas.
Supply Team: In the storage closet, organize class supplies and put them in
their designated area.
June 16: 11:00am - 1:00pm
June 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
If you have any questions about your participation in the Silent
Auction, please contact Sharon Obery.
Telephone: 309.251.2819 - Email: [email protected]
I WANT TO BE A
May 31, 2013
I can volunteer to watch over the auction as
well as sell t-shirts, videos and 50/50 tickets on
Friday, June 15 at the time specified:
9:00am - 11:00am
3:00pm - 5:00pm
11:00am - 1:00pm
5:00pm - 6:30pm
1:00pm - 3:00pm
V O L U N T E E R
Office Support
Fund Raising
Mailers
Database
The Sun Foundation
In Memory of
A joyous remembrance of our beloved Sun Foundation members that have passed
and will be greatly missed.
Francis Boyle - Francis and Lois Boyle have been devoted supporters since 1985. We are
grateful to the Boyle family for years of dedication and the many ways they have enriched our
community.
Jeanne P. Dewey - an absolutely beloved member of the Sun Foundation for 27 years.
10/15/1919 to 08/13/2012
Kim St John - “Moving Forward-- Being Positive”
Kim was a stunning soul and helped whenever she could with the Sun Foundation since 2004.
Memories of her will be cherished as she will be so missed. In her honor we will be awarding an
Art and Science in the Woods financial needs scholarship.
“ I’d like the memory of me, to be a happy one.
I’d like to leave an after glow, of smiles when life is done.
I’d like to leave an echo, whispering softly down the ways,
of happy times and laughing times, and bright and sunny days.
I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun,
of happy memories that I leave, when life is done.”
Dr. Yahya Safdari, Bradley University Professor of Engineering, leader in solar energy and
Sun Foundation Art and Science in the Woods instructor passed away January 29th. Dr. Safdari
taught solar energy classes for Art and Science in the Woods program in the 1970’s and 1980’s.
He had returned to teach a solar energy design class ASIW 4 years ago. Dr. Safdari was a dear
and beloved friend of the Sun Foundation. His work as an educator and international leader in
the field of Solar Energy is making an impact on the planet today. We send our sympathy and
love to his family and friends. Yahya will be deeply missed. His great mind and spirit will live on
in the treasured memories of his students and in the profound work he created for the good of all.
Ted Stickel - He was a faithful friend and a loyal supporter of the Sun Foundation since 2006.
His smile and friendship will be missed dearly.
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DONATE
TODAY!
The Sun Foundation
Needs Your Help!
Sun Foundation 2012 programs were funded by
56% by community support 34% by participant
feesand 9% by awarded grants.
Our Foundation 40th Year Wish
List Includes:
• Scholarships For Financial-Need Students
• Art and Science in the Woods &
Youth Summer Camp - $235 each
• Camp Tent Rental - $350
• Program Supplies
• Food Supplies
• Auction Items for Fund-Raising Events
• Indoor restrooms that we may offer more
classes throughout the all seasons.
• Program operational funds.
• Volunteers to maintain mailing and
E database
• Volunteer Technical Web Support.
• Volunteers to help with mailers ,office
and program
Arts Access 2013 - Regranting Awards
The Sun Foundation is pleased to announce the Community Arts Access Regranting Program’s Awardees
for 2013. The review panel reviewed all applications on November 13, 2012. Through the Illinois Arts
Council, a state agency, and matching community funds, the Sun Foundation raised $10,687. All of which
was distributed throughout Woodford, Bureau, Marshall, and Stark counties this year. The awardees names
are as follows: Future of Henry was awarded $1,000 for “Brown-Bag-It”. Malden Grade School was
awarded $500 for art instruction by Mary Jane Thornton. Toulon Public Library was awarded $1,000
for Annual Summer Reading Kickoff. Prairie Arts Council was awarded $500 for students to work with
artist Kathy Ballard. Marshall Putnam Stark Show Choir was awarded $1,000 to hire highly trained
and experienced individual to coordinate vocal and instrumental portions of production. Cherry Grade
School was awarded $1,000 for art instructions for students. Illinois Alliance for Arts Education was
awarded $1,000 for a 2-week summer theatre camp for youth 8-18. Midland High School was awarded
$1,000 for 2 Chicago-area Native American artists to work with students. River Valley Players was
awarded $1,000 for a “Youth in Community Theatre Program- Children’s Workshop”. Henry Community
CHARACTER COUNTS! was awarded $1,000 for Tim Hannig’s “Pro-Kids Show” (People Respecting
Others) school assembly and family night show. MPW Regional Safe School Program was awarded
$1,000 to hire an art instructor to work with students. Jefferson Elementary District #115 was awarded
$687 to hire group AC*Rock to present a musical program to the school.
The Sun Foundation would like to thank Laura Adams, the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, Hallmark
Metamora Fixtures, Meta Tec. Inc., State Bank of Toulon, State Bank of Speer and First National Bank of
Lacon for their community support.
Sun Foundation-Illinois Arts Council FY 2013
Community
Art Access Grants
The Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, awarded the Sun Foundation FY 2013 a $9,500 grant for
community/ public arts programs for regranting in Bureau, Marshall, Stark and Woodford Counties.
PLEASE CHECK THE SUN FOUNDATION’s WEBSITE www.sunfoundation.org IN
AUGUST FOR 2014 COMMUNITY ARTS ACCESS GRANT INFO AND DEADLINES.
All Sun Foundation Friends
Enjoy delicious Nick and Willy pizza and support the Sun
Foundation’s Children’s program.
Tuesday March 5th 11 AM to 8 PM
at either Nick and Willy’s locations
Metro Center 4700 N, University
or Townline Plaza 9031 N. Allen Rd.
10% of the cost of the pizza you eat will go to the Sun Foundation’s spring and
summer Children’s programs. Delicious food for a GREAT cause.
When purchasing your pizza please let Nick and Willy’s staff knows you
are from the Sun Foundation.
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We will miss you!
Sun Foundation & Illinois Arts Council
Community Arts Access
Your support is essential to insure the Sun
Foundation continues to provide essential
education programs that awaken a life time of
creativity and stewardship for our children. Leave
the third paragraph and leave in all copy that
follows..
There are various ways of giving to the Sun
Foundation that can help you meet your
philanthropic goals & personal financial planning
objectives.
If You Would Like To Donate or Volunteer,
Please Call The Sun Foundation at 309.246.8403
or E-mail us at [email protected]
Donate Online with PayPal, www.sunfoundation.org
Varsity Publications, Inc
is a Proud Supporter of the Sun Foundation!
With your help we can all
keep the Sun Shining!
Thank You Varsity Publications for all your support in donating your time
for the production of the 2013 Sun Foundation Journal and website.
www.VarsityPublications.net
Toll Free 877.477.2056
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Sun Foundation
Suzuki School of Music
The Suzuki School of Music will be put on hold until
further notice. Once we find certified instructors we will
offer it once again. Thank you for your understanding.
Hope to See You Next Year!
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Thank You From The Sun Foundation
January 1, 2012 December 31, 2012
Thank You for making Sun Foundation programs possible through your generous support.
If your name has been inadvertently omitted or misspelled due to our error, please accept our apology and contact:
[email protected] or 309.246.8403 FY 2012 Annual Report • www.sunfoundation.org
All 2012 Contribut0rs
Adams, Laure J.
Advanced Thermal Const
Insulators C
Alcast
Alessi, Richard & Barbara
Alexandre-Strong, Dominique
Allen, Charles
Amberg, Mary
Ameren Cilco C
American Legion Post 89
American Water
Anonymous
Apace Architects And
Engineers
Arney, Helen
Atchley, Kristin
Baird Foundation
Bakewell, Janet & Robert
Ballard, Patricia
Bartelt, Karen & Robert
Baum, Wayne E.
Bauter, Bruce & Susan
Bauter, Rebecca And Joseph
Beck, Elizabeth A.
Beeshed Nursery
Behrens, Crystal
Belcher Electric C
Bentley, Michael, Dds
Berjohn, Mary C.
Berry, Michael & Shari
Bjorklund, Richard
Blair, Lynn
Bloom, Joanne
Bloom, Larry
Bob Lindsay Honda
Books, Bollix
Boone, Vicki
Born Paint Company
Bossingham, Roy
Bowman, Mary Jean
Breeggermann, Jennifer
Breitbarth, Mary Ann
Briggs, Dawn
Brighton Collectibles
Brookhart, Gerald
Brown, Deloresc
Bruce, Susan Lee
Buesing, Mary
Buley, Theresa
Buoscio, Karen & Michael
Burdette, Brett
Bushwacker Ltd
Busse, Gary & Elfriede
Cahill, Guy & Jane
Calpino, Arlene
Casey’s General Stores
Caterpillar Foundation
Century Link C
CF Industries, Inc.
Child, Mary Ann
City Of Wenona
Clark, Almira
Clark, Sue
Claudnic, Bonnie
Coffman, Michael F.
Cohen, Sheryl
Collins, Rodney & Elaine
Collins, Ruth
Community Foundation Of
Central Illinois
Corrigan, Mary & Robert
Coyle, Daniel & Kathy
Crawford, Nancy Swain
Crook, Diane S.
Cross, Mark & Ronda
Cunningham, Roger
Curtis, Lisa
Cusac, Lisa & David
Cushing, Teresa
Dalton, Larry & Debra
Darnell, James
David Vaughn Investments, Inc.
Decamp, Linda
Demanes Animal Hospital
Depler, Rosemary
Derubeis, Bernard & Becky
Devine, Sue
Dewey, Jeanne
Dick Blick Co
Dickinson, Lori
Diggle, Susan
Dintzis, Susannah &
Alahi, Peter
Divan, Tracy
Dooley, Jaime
Dot Drug, Inc. (C)
Drier, Charles & Jill
Dunlap, Jolene
Dunn, Chad & Ella
Eckard, Brian & Dawn
Egart, Christy L.
Ehling, Dr. Kurt L.
Elbert, Gail
Energy Specialists Company
Ericksen, Robert & Joan
Erwin, Pat
Essential Wellness Pharmacy, Inc.
Eureka Savings Bank
Exxonmobil
Farmers Cooperative
Association
Farrell, Dr. James
Fehrenbacher, Bruce P. and
Marykay
Feldman, Arnold & Sybil
Fennell, Robert And Shevaun
First National Bank of Lacon
Fleming, Theodore
Fletcher Landscaping
Flintgruber, Sarah
Fogelberg Foundation
of Peoria
Ford & Maynard Agency C
Forest Park Foundation
French, Joan
Gabrielse, Roger & Jane
Gail, Sanford
Gates, Stacey
Gehrig, Stephanie
Gillinsky, Nicole
Ginder Alliance Group Inc. C
Girard, Drs. Suellen and
Tanner Girard
Glick, Merle
Goff, Dale
Goforth, Todd
Golden Gate Daycare Center
Goslin, Elaine & Ian
Greater Peoria Sanitary District
Greenhaven Animal Clinic
Gross, Michelle & Raymond
Gupta, Samir K.
Habben, Rudolph
Hall, Diana
Hallmark Corporate
Foundation
Hanley Foundation
Harkrader, Mary
Harmon, Amber & Charles
Harper, Randall & Denise
Hasselberg, Williams, Grebe
Hasty, Tina
Hathaway, Karen
Havera, Nancy
Hazelman, Robert and Jennifer
Healy, John & Marcia
Heiser, E. C.
Hennepin, Village Of
Henrickson, Cyd
Henrikson, Lynette
Henrikson, William & Cyd
Henry Rotary Club
Hess, Oneil & Amy
Hicks, Jim & Holmes, Peggy
Hobin, Barbara & Bernard
Hoffert, Dale & Rebecca
Holloway, David
Holmes, Doug & Kathy
Hong, Tao
Hosbrough, Fred & Mary
Howard & Howard
Hunt, Jennifer & Jason
IBM
Illinois American Water Co
Jackson, Preston & Melba
Jacob, John
Jacob, Michael
Jameson, Gary (C)
Jenkins, Don & Carol
Jennetten, Peter
Jim Maloof/ Realtors
Johanningsmeier, Debra
Johnson Mechanical
Johnson, Craig & Lori
Johnson, Linda
Johnson, Michael or Mary Jane
Jolliff, Merle
Jones, Steve And Nancy C
June, Dr. Richard & Laura
Keene, Thorn & Connie
Keller, Jodi & Erik
Kelley, Janet
Kelley, Stephen
Kelly Sauder Rupiper
Equipment, LLC
Kelly, M. Michele
Ken Leman Cynthia Shoff
Interiors Inc.
Kennell, Dave
Kiefer, R.A.
Killion, Susan
King, Cheryl
Kinney, Lionel
Knapp, Kathleen
Kocher, Dawn & John
Koenig, William & Lisa
Kohl’s
Kostelecky, Keith
Kottemann, George J. DDS
Kramer, Timothy & Victoria
Kroehler, Ralph
Krohe, Rebecca
Krohn, Bonnie L
Kuntz, Pamela
Lee-Quinn, Deborahc
Leeway Ceramic Tile, Inc.
Lehr, Pat & Ken
Leiken, Larry
Lenz Memorial Home
Lervaag, William & Barbara
Leuba, Sean
Leunig,Eileen & Doug
Lied, Michael & Cherlyn
Limanowski, James & Lynn
Lindsey-Hauptman, Michele
Living Lands & Water
Livingston, Jason & Lisa
Lm Services
Lunken, Dina, D.D.S, P.C.
M.S. Carver Lumber Company
Malson, Shari(C)
Marks, Janet
Marshall, David & Mary
Marshall, Gary
Marshall, Rolland
Martin, Helen F
Mattern, Chris & Virginia
Matthews, Mary & Larry
Maze, Laurel Ann
Maze, Nancy
Mcclellan, Sharon & Butch
Mccrea, Leila
Mcculley, Lila J & Russell A
Mcgowan, James & Anne
Mclaughlin, Alison
Mclean, Kimberly
Mcmanis, Katherine
Mcsherry, Jack & Joan
Mcsherry, Lisa
Mesner, Grayce & Neil
Meta Tec Inc
Metamora-Germantown Hills
Rotary Club
Metamora-Germantown Hills
Woman’sclub
Micro-Surfacing, Inc.
Midland Pto
Midland School
Midway Duck Inn, Inc.
Midwest Material Company
Miller, Kenneth or Mary Ellen
Miller, Marlene
Miller, Richard & Beatrice
Moon, G Rodger DDS
Moore-Mckee, Kent M.
and Amy
Moran, Andrew
Morrill, David S.
Morris, A.
Morrissette, James
Morrissette, Mary G
Morse, Erin
Morton Dental Center
Mtco Foundation
Muir Omni Graphics
Murphy, James & Elaine
Murphy, Lloyd C.
Murphy, Patrick
Murray, Elliott C
Nau, Jeff or Rosanne
Nelson, Frances
Neumann, Gail
Nichols Veterinary Services, PC
Nosbisch, Michael
O’Shea, Heidi
Obery, Sharon C
Oliver, Marjorie & Michael
Optimists Club Of Peoria
Orthodntics Ltd.
Parisi, Rose
Parsons, Jeanette
Pastucha, Ann
Pegg, Jill
Pendergrass, Kim
Pflederer, K.
Pierce, Alfred & Deborah
Pilat, Mary Kay & Thomas
Pini, Gerald
Pinter, Imre
Poignant, Mary
Poignant, Stephanie
Polonjs, Julie & Edward
Poparad, Amelia A.
Prepejchal, Joel
Presley’s Outdoors LLC
Princen, Gertrudis E
Rager, Charles
Raistrick, Mary
Randall, Connie
Rauh, Carolyn & Kevin
Rauh, Glenn & Sharon
Reddy, Suresh & Tanuja
Revels, Kevin & Natalie
Rhodes, Audrey
Richerson, James J. and Judith
E. Lee
Ritschel, Dorothy
Ritter, Robert
Rogers, Lance & Lori
Rome Industries
Root Bros Mfg & Supply
Root, Michael D.
Root, Randy & Nancy
Roseboom, Dorothy
Rosenberger, Joyce
Rotary Club Of Lacon
Rowley, Mary Jo & Jay
Rucker, Michael
Rule, Jeffrey and Shannon
Runyon, James & Mary Peifer
Ruppman, Joan
Salmon, Kimberley
Salmon,Michael& Becki
Sandall Lisa
Sayers, Debra K.
Schaer, Bonnie
Schmidt, Patricia
Schneider, Norv
Schroeder. Jennifer
Schwass, Lorraine
Sheen, Dolores J
Shelley, T. Dane Or Karen
Shirven, Hilary & Bret
Shock For Congress
Shorey, Rainy
Simpson, Lynne
Sloan, Joan
Sloan, Patrick
Sloman, Patricia & Thomas
Smith, Timothy & Wendy
Spears, Tracy & Christopher
Stamberger, Jean A.
State Bank Of Cherry
State Bank Of Speer
State Bank Of Toulon C
Stickel,Ted
Stivers, Melinda
Stockner, Debra & Alan
Stone, Harry C.
Stow, Andrew
Sullivan Trust
Sullivan, Timothy & Beth
Swager, Eugene C. and
Harriett P.
Sweeney, Michael & Donna
Taylor, Scott & Dorothea
Tazewell County Health Dept.
Tazewell County Said
Technicraft C
Tennis, Margaret & Richard
The Bon Ton Stores, Inc
Thomas, Virginia E.
Thompson, Kathryn
Tiemann, Anna
Toliver, Margaret
Tomlins, Gregory &
Mary Hanley
Trachtenbarg, David &
Joyce Blumenshine
Troyer, Blaine & Travis
Turcot, Heidi & Keith
Ulrich, Stan
United Way, Inc. Los Angeles, Ca
Vellenga, John R.
Velling, E. Scot
Verkuilen, Michael & Libby
Viets, Donna
Village Of Peoria Heights
Waterworks
Village Of Washburn C
Voorhees,Mary
Warner, Corinne
Watson, Gary & Robin
Webber, Warren
Weber, Aaron & Dana
Weber, Brian & Carol
Weber, James And Katharine
Weber, Matthew
Weber, Roger & Donna
Wenoa Health Center,S.C.
Westerfield, C. R.
Wetzel, Gina
Whisker, Joy
White, Beverly
White, Donald And Debera
Whited, Becky
Wickwire, Kim Arthur, Dc
Wild Birds Unlimited
Williams, Beau & Jennnifer
Williams, Lawrence & Cathleen
Wilson, Robert I.
Wine, Leo
Winkler, Jo Anne
Wise, Michael & Rebecca
Wolfe, Jackie (C)
Wosik, John
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
Wright, Amanda & Jeremy
Wright, Jonathon
Yepsen, Gayle
Zobrist, Scheirer Ins Agency
Zobrust/Schheurer Insurance
Agency Inc,
Zuckerman, Richard
Limanowski, Oaniel
Limanowski, Jim
Limanowskl, Stephanie
Lindstrom, Jennifer
LS Homes
Lunken, Yona
Marshall, Oavid
Matheney, Ericka
Matheney, Evan
Maupin, Jim
McCrea, Leila
McCollum, Charlene
McLaughlin, Alison
Midwest Material Co,
Morrical, Vickie
Muir, Elizabeth
Muir Omni Graphics
Nathisen, Alan
Nick & Willies Pizza
Notre Dame High School
Noack, Sally Jo
Novack, Betsy
Oak State Products
Oba William King
Obery, Sharon
Olive Garden
Organic Valley
Pastucha, Ann
Peoria Civic Center
Peoria Riverfront Museum
Peoria Symphony Orchestra
Peoria Zoo
Pierce, Carrie
Presleys Outdoors
Presley, Tim
Prospect TV & Sound
Service, Inc.
Poignant, Dean
Poignant, Deanna
Poignant, Sam
Porter, James
Quinn, Debbie
Rakoff, Nancy
Randall, Connie
Reid, Nan
Ritter, Paul P2D2
Rosenberger, Joyce
Root, Nancy
Sandal, Emily
Schwass, Lorraine
Schwass, Jim
Seven
Stanley, Cameron
Starbuck’s
Studnicka, Eve
Suharpke, Michael
Sullivan, Rose
Summer, Samantha
Sun Foundation Board of
Directors
Super Liquors
Supreme Radio
Technicratt
Thacker, Nicholas M.
The First National Bank of
Lacon
The Spotted Cow
Tockes,Jody
Tripp, Shari
U of I Biologists
Van Dyke, Joseph
Varsity Publications, Inc.
Verkuilen, Katie
Verkuilen, Libby
Verkuilen, Mike
Verkuilen, Tracie
Watson, Katy
Weber, Mary
Weber, Sue
Westerfield, Connie
Wiant, Michael
Williams, Cathleen
Williams, Dr. Bob
Winter Warming Auction
Donors
Winter Warming Committee
Wolf. Jackie
Woolen, Lisa
Young, Samantha
Zuckerman, Karen
2012 In Kind Donations of services or goods
A Matter of Taste
Adams, Blaine
Adcock,Jesse
Allen, JUlian
American Rental
ASIW Volunteers
ASIW Nurses
ASIWTA’s
Atherton, Sue
Avanti’s Italian Restaurant
Balanced Heal.th Concepts
Barnewort, John
Baumgarden Distributing Co.
Benckendorf, Maranda
Biehl’s Cleaners
Bloom, Joanne
Blue Heron Farm
Born Paint
Britches & Bloomers
Brocket, Misty
Brown, Warren
Clean Water Navigating
Committee
Clemens, Monica
Community Arts Access
Committee
Cops Inc, Security Solutions
Corn Stock Theatre
Corrigan, Mary
Corrigan, Patrick
Cotton, Karen
Cottrell, Secca
Craig, Shelly
Crotz, Will
Cunningham, Krista
Darneli, James
Dick Blick
Dixon’s Seafood
Dunn, Rusty
Dunn,Zoe
Dykes, Chad
East Peoria High School
Eaton, Melissa
Eggers, Beth
Ellis, Brian “Fox”
Ericksen, Robert
Ericksen, Joan Root
Ericksen, Brett
Erur, Patti
Five - Star Water
Fletcher Landscaping
Fluegel, Debbie
Gabrielse, Roger
Gehrig, Stephanie
Getz Fire Equipment
Global Village
Greggs Florist
Hafele, Carol
Hathaway, Karen
Havana Printing Co.
Hazelman, Jen
Hendrick, Perrin
Hendrickson, Harry
Higgins, Hugh & Lise
Holmes, Doug
Hosbrough, Ell
Hosbrough, Ethan
Hosbrough, Mary
Illinois American Water
Jackson, Preston
Jim’s IGA
Joan’s Trophy
Jonah’s Seafood House
Kargol, Nikki
Keener, Bill
Kennell, David
Klein, Brandon
Klein, Ryan
Knapp, Kathy
Kramer, Sharon
Krause, Sawyer
Kroger’s
Killion, Sue
Killion, Vern
Koval, Michelle
Kreie, Bob
Kreie, Dominique
Kreie, Danielle
Kozintsev, Leonid
Lacon Subway
Lakota, Jo
Lee - Richardson, James
& Judith
Leid, Mike
Leunig, Doug
Leunig, Eileen
2013 Winter Warming Benefit for the sun foundation children’s programs Raised $13,000
Wine & Brew Tasting Hosted by Super Liquors • Hors d’ oeuvres Cracked Pepper Catering
Music Paul Adams • Desserts Desserts Committee,Coffee Starbucks • Floral Designs Gregg Florist
Event Sponsors
Aalamwaar Textiles
State Farm Insurance/
Greg Harman agent,
Larry O’Russa Insurance
Inkind Donors
HyVee Foods, Peoria, IL,
Gregg Florists, Peoria, IL,
Knights of Columbus, Pekin, IL
(use of their certified
kitchen for the Dessert
Committee),
Raber Meats,
Starbucks on University St.,
Prairie Farms of Peoria,
Mike & Libby VerKuilen
Event Volunteers
Tom Brown III
Patrick Corrigan
Amanda Dalton
Jake Eastman
Skylar Harms
Bob Kreie
Danielle Kreie
Dominique Kreie
The Jim Limanowski Family
Sally Jo Noack
Jeannette Parsons
Emily Sandall
Lisa Sandall
Jim Schwass
Julia Schwass
Katy Watson
Sydney Zarvell
Planning Committee
Joanne Bloom
Will Crotz
Dominique Kreie
Sally Jo Noack
Deborah Quinn
Eve Studnicka
Stephanie Gehrig
Bob Kreie
Judy Lee
Carrie Pierce
Lorraine Schwass
Libby VerKuilen
Auction Donors
Aalamwar Textiles
Alley Stage, Mineral Point, WI
Balanced Health Concepts
Belle Mie
Joanne Bloom
Britches & Bloomers
Jemma Brock
Bushwhacker Ltd
David Cavagnaro
Chestnut Mountain Ski Area
Cornstock Theater
Frank & Cathy Corso
Mary Corrigan
Angela Corso
Keith Cotton Photography
Creations by Laura
Will Crotz
Steve Crow
Country Florist
Cunningham’s Candies,
Minonk
Cyd’s Catering
Dixon’s Seafood/
Jason Livingston
Jeremie Draper
Robert Ericksen
Patti Erwin
Essential Wellness Pharmacy
Connie Essig
Fletcher Landscapes/
Aaron Fletcher
Fon du Lac Park District
Fresh Market
Friends of the Sun Foundation
Friar Tuck Beverage
Stephanie Gehrig
Laura Geiler
Global Village
Gold’s Gym
Gray Dog Deli/Lynnea Laufer
Rudy Habben
David Henebry
Stephanie Haney
Joan Kertz-Hauk
Perrin Hendrick
Louise Hodge
Mark Twain Hotel
IL-American Water Co.
Karen Cotton
Preston Jackson
Jim’s Bistro/James Comfort
Johnston Gallery/
Tom & Diane Johnston
JoJo’s Frosted Imagination,
Bartonville
A special Thank You to the Peoria Riverfront Museum, administration and staff.
K e e p t h e SUN
Kathy Knapp
Bob & Dominique Kreie
Kusaka Restaurant, Mineral
Point, WI
Landmark Health Club
Bob Lang and Diane Lee
Lariat Steakhouse
LS Holmes/Cindy Schoff
Mackenzie River Pottery
Nick Maggioncaldo
Maui Jim
Christopher Messer
Metro Associates
Mineral Point Hotel,
Mineral Point, WI
Sara Miller
Museum of Science &
Industry, Chicago
Nature Haven
Kathleen Nutter
Olive Garden/Gerald Haley
Peoria Civic Center
Peoria Symphony
Presley’s Outdoors/
Kelly Presley
David & Deborah Quinn
Relics/Deb Opyd
RidgeView Alpacas
Lisa Sandall
Salon 365/Stevie Robinson
Rome Industries/
Richard O’Russa
Jim & Lorraine Schwass
Seed Savers Exchange,
Chillicothe
Seven on Prospect
Starbucks
Sticks & Stones,
Eve Studnicka
Sweet CeCe’s,
Toraason Glass/
Hiram Toraason
Katie VerKuilen
Brian & Carol Weber
Connie Westerfield
Crow Creek Studio
Marllana White
Tim Wittman
Lucy Wooten
Shining Don a t e T o d a y !
Thank You to Our Journal Sponsors
In Kind Donations
Gold Sponsors
Varsity Publications, Inc
James R. Porter
Geri Smith - Wenona IL
Connie Randall’s
B
Catering
S
309.682.3663
R
R
you imagine it,
we create it
W
E
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www.amatteroftastecatering.com
Ulrich Motor Co.
Chevrolet Dealer
309-248-7527
328 W Parkside Dr.
Washburn, IL 61570
NEW CARS
USED CARS
AUTO LOANS
www.ulrichmotor.com
Brewers Distributing
2421 W. Townline Rd. Peoria, IL 61615
Montessori
Children’s House
of Peoria

1276 Sun Road, W ashburn, IL 61570

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