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Panthers on shutout Men's soccer face off streak against Butler Bulldogs Page 11 Page 12 CITY WATER TOWER Pre-K school City discusses future plans population for removal, reuse of water tower Increases• Growth results m more programs offered to attendees and student diversity By Allison Twaits City Editor Cornerstone Christian Academy recently doubled in size, allowing more programs to be added and a variety of students to enroll. The expansion occurred earlier this year when Farm Credit Services left the neighbor ing building located in the Northwest Busi ness Park, resuldng in more classroom space and a better teacher-student rado, 1:6, for the school. School Board President Teresa Lang said of fering more childcare to the community is im portant, and the school is able to provide the community with what it needs. "The extra room allowed us to separate different JORDAN BONER I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS age groups within The Charleston City Council plan to move this water tower, located on Adkins Drive, to a new location. The job will cost $1, saving the city an the classroom. estimated $22,000. Before, we had a The Charleston City Coun aesthetically pleasing, and the However, building a brand Recycling old cil discussed earlier this month city is participating in the re new water tower is expensive, but mixture of ages whether or not to remove and re use or recycling of a water tow by recycling the old one, the city within one class." tower cuts cost locate the empty water tower lo er structure." would save an estimated amount cated on Adkins drive. Rust has begun to cover the of around $30,000. Teresa lang, school Director of Public Works, outer workings of the large wa "We had to either take it board president By Allison Twaits City Editor Curt Buescher, said, "Other than ter tower, creating an eyesore for down, or give it to someone else saving money, the tower is not the city. WATER, page 7 Lang said, "parents having a choice in care is important; we are able to do so with a big RESIDENCY ger enrollment." The academy first opened in May 2008 Polk and Fourth apartments nearing completion and was only licensed to enroll 37 students. Last January, after the renovation, the acad so that each residence would con emy's license allowed 30 more students to en Demolition tain fewer occupants, which would roll. Spots filled quickly, but the facility no mean less noise and less parking longer needed a waiting list. problems resolved spaces needed. This allowed parents to place their child in By Marcus Smith Phillips also had problems get the school of their choosing. Staff Reporter ting a loan from the bank, and Lang said they do not necessarily want to progress came to a halt. compete with other schools, but do want to TI1e new apartment complex at This led to the city bringing a provide students with a good education. Polk and Fourth is linally nearing civil suit against the owners be The academy's primary focus is to better pre completion after the demolition cause the original building was left pare students for kindergarten, teaching them of the old structure in the 2009 in an unsafe state during demoli ways to make good decisions and choices. spring semester hit a few problems. tion. The academy uses the A BEKA curriculum, Michael Loudon, an English These problems have since been a Christian based program that uses bible sto professor, a local Charleston resi resolved. ries, the memorizing of bible verses, problem dent for 15 years, is happy to see it "It turned out very well. The solving and manners to help prepare students nearing completion. corner has had a definite improve with techniques that continue on with them "In all fairness to the Phillips ment made upon it," said Mayor as they grow. boys with Unique Homes, there John lnyart. "The project is a nice Prior to the expansion, the teachers of the were a lot of rainy weeks early in looking project; it is obviously well academy were invited by the Mark Twain El the season, and they just couldn't built." MARCUS SMITH I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS ementary School staff to observe presentations work," he said. Inyart also said he believes the Contractors prepare to lay sod Thursday afternoon at the apartment that would better prepare them in their teach The co-owner, Chad Phillips of complex to be one of the best stu complex at Fourth and Polk. ing environment. Unique Homes, had issues remov dent residences in town. rough road to get here," said Had living units but currently has no Lang said the academy offers affordable and ing ten parking spaces and chang The building features an ADT ley Phillips, co-owner of Unique openings. quality care for students. ing the floor plans. alarm system, security cameras, fit Homes. "We were on an extreme "The extra room allowed us to separate dif After demolition of the old ness room, weight room and a hot ly fast timeline. It had to be done Marcus Smith can be ferent age groups within the classroom. Before, building, Phillips decided to tub. in about half of the time." reached at 581-7942 INCREASE, page 7 change the design of the residence "We're excited. (It has) been a The new complex contains 34 or [email protected] THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS TUESDAY, AUGUST 24,2010 2 DENNEWS.COM NO . 2, VOLUME 95 EIU weather TODAY TOMORROW what's on tap Sunny Sunny ALL WEEK WEDNESDAY THURSDAY High: as· High: 84. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Textbook Rental 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Pantherpalooza 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Rubber Lovers Low: 64. Low: ss· Fall textbook distribution is at the Dozens of campus groups and or Students can attend a presentation For more weather, visit castle.eiu.edu/weather new Textbook Ren al Service facility g n zations will be on he South Quad that teaches safer sex practices. Stu at 975 Edgar Drive S ud ms should p ovid ng i formation about ge ting dents can become certified Rubber bring their Panther card and their involved on campus to students. Lovers and receive one safe sex pack textbook list from PAWS. et a month from the Health Educa EASTE.RN NEWS tion Resource Center. The event will "Tell the truth and don't be afraid." Now - Sep. 21 - Retrospective 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - UB Unplugged: take place in the Charleston/Mattoon Exhibition Matt Corey Room in the Martin Luther King Jr. Contact If you have corrections or tips, please call: The Tarble Arts Center is featuring Matt Corey, a sax phonist that University Union. artwork by Wil iam Hubsclun t. His likes to play pop music, will be per 217·581·7942 artwork includes galleries of digital forming in the 7th Street Under Ifyou want to add to the tap, please or fax us at art transformed with acrylic glazes. ground in the Martin Luther King Jr. e-mail dennewsdesk@gmailcom or call 217·581·2923 University Union. 581 -7942. Printed Attention postmastQr by Eastern Illinois University SQnd address changes to: on soy ink and recycled paper. 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