St. Louis Post-Dispatch

July 11, 2004 Sunday Five Star Lift Edition TRAVEL & LEISURE; Pg. T01

A visit to Isle Royale's "wolf man" turns up only bones

TOM UHLENBROCK found 29 animals in three dis- "Now their lives here inter- Of the Post-Dispatch tinct packs, up 10 from the twine, in an ebb and flow that previous year and the highest spans decades. When old, "That's where the wolf man total recorded since 1980. vulnerable moose abound, as lives." The moose census found from a moose 'baby boom' 750 animals, down from the decades earlier, wolves flour- Capt. Ron Gedda pointed to a 900 counted in 2003. ish and fewer calves survive. tiny cabin on the shore of This leads to a moose decline Rock Harbor as we cruised Peterson theorizes that the that affects the ranks of old through the waters of Isle jump in wolf numbers, and moose a decade hence, Royale National Park on his decline in moose, may be re- causing wolves to then de- sightseeing boat, the M.V. lated to global warming. The cline and moose to increase Sandy. We stopped nearby to moose decline, he said, ap- anew." visit Leslie and Donna pears to be linked to stress Mattson at their fishing cabin, from hot summers and a win- I was huffing and puffing and they told me the name of ter tick infestation brought on when I arrived at the com- their neighbor, Rolf Peterson. by milder temperatures. pound where Peterson Rolf Olin Peterson is to wolf Wolves then take advantage spends part of the year with research what Jane Goodall is of the moose misery. his wife, Candy. The cabin to chimps. Peterson, a faculty looked like a neatly tended member at Michigan Tech- Researchers believe a short- Hobbit house. A rabbit nological University, has age of food on the mainland munched feed spread by the been studying the predator- forced the first moose to swim door and refused to budge prey relationship between Isle to Isle Royale around 1900. when I approached to knock. Royale's wolf and moose They found plenty to eat, and There was no one home. populations since 1970. He no predators, and the popula- also has done similar research tion mushroomed to an esti- The yards outside contained a at Yellowstone and Voya- mated 3,000 by 1930. moose boneyard. Skulls, fe- geurs national parks. murs, jaws and every other Moose numbers fluctuated, part of a moose skeleton were "You think he's home?" I many starving to death when neatly displayed in rows on asked the Mattsons. "How they overate the shrubbery, tables and benches in the long would it take to get to his before a natural population side and back yards. Hand- place?" control arrived in 1948, when lettered signs were placed a few wolves crossed the 15- near several of the tables to "About 10 minutes, if you mile ice bridge from Canada. explain the research to visitors high-step it," Donna Mattson Several more wolves, with fur such as I. replied. distinctively darker than those already on the island, arrived One sign, labeled "Moose Gedda gave me 30 minutes in 1967. Bone Pathology," said: and I was off, heading along a "Other than calves ( 1/3 of kill), skinny trail cut through the Peterson has written this the typical wolf-kill is 12 years forest along the lakeshore. about the relationship be- old. Bull moose live to 18, tween the island's moose and cows to 21. Old age brings Isle Royale doesn't have bear, wolves: osteoporosis, arthritis and white tailed-deer or coyotes. periodontal disease. Sound But this year's wolf census familiar?"

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July 14, 2004 Wednesday Final Edition BUSINESS; Pg. C6; On Campus

TWO WAY STREET

SUDBURY Barnard said the university in Houghton, Cambrian College signed a unique agree- Mich., wants to recruit more students to ment that will give civil engineering its technology, science and engineering technology grads easier access to a programs. Michigan Technological University surveying degree. "What this will do is give our students an incredible edge for being able to stay in the "A bachelor of arts in surveying is not north, because they are going to be able to available in Ontario, so this is a very come back with a degree in surveying, unique opportunity for our students," said which is a unique degree," she said. Cambrian College president Sylvia Bar- nard.

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July 7, 2004 Wednesday LIVING; Pg. 2D

People News

By Vickki Dozier Camporee and next summer's European Jamboree. A 2004 graduate of Eastern High And a happy birthday to ... School, Raj will attend Saint Nik's Eagle project involved John's University in Collegeville, Lois (Johnson) Galloway will planning and building a set of Minn., to study choral music and celebrate her 90th birthday with a horseshoe pits, plus placing pre-medicine. card party. benches and bushes, at Asbury United Methodist Church. He led Nik and Raj are the sons of Bob She will also celebrate with family a team of 16 volunteers for the and Phyllis Chaphalkar of Lans- (five generations) and friends project, with a total of 125 hours. ing. Sunday at her Houghton Lake home. Nik was the captain of the East- Military Mailbag ern High School swim team and Lois is a 1932 graduate of Central treasurer of Key Club, and he * Navy Seaman Brandon Hill and High School. She was employed graduated with honors from his fellow sailors recently con- by the Lansing State Journal for Eastern High School in 2004. He ducted their Composite Training 25 years. plans to attend Michigan Unit Exercise in preparation for Technological University in their upcoming overseas de- Cards can be sent to Grayling the fall, on an Air Force ROTC ployment, while assigned to the Nursing Center, 331 Meadow scholarship, to study mechanical nuclear powered aircraft carrier Drive, Grayling, MI 49738. engineering. USS Harry S. Truman, home- ported in Norfolk, Va. Brandon, a Twin Scouts both achieve Eagle Raj earned a total of 24 merit 1999 graduate of Fowlerville High rank badges during his Scouting ca- School, is the son of Carol and reer. He has participated in nu- Charles Hill of Fowlerville. Twins Nikhil Chaphalkar and Rajiv merous adventure activities, Chaphalkar, both of Boy Scout including an 80-mile trek at Phil- * Gay Mullen of Leslie has been Troop 180 in East Lansing, re- mont Scout Ranch in New Mexico promoted to the rank of staff ser- cently earned the rank of Eagle and a tour of eight European na- geant in the Michigan Army Na- Scout, the highest honor for Boy tions in the summer of 2003. This tional Guard. She started her Scouting's youth. A joint Court of summer, he will serve as a staff military career with basic training Honor will be held at 2:30 p.m. volunteer during the third Michi- at Fort Jackson, S.C., in October Sunday at their home. gan International Camporee, held 1994 and was assigned to the at Northwoods Reservation. 263rd Personnel Service Battal- Nik earned 26 merit badges ion in Lansing. Gay works full- through his Scouting career, Raj's Eagle project consisted of time for the Michigan Guard as a making him eligible for the First archiving and documenting on CD contract specialist at the United Bronze Palm. He has been the and computer a 40-year history States Property and Fiscal Of- president of Venturing Crew 180 of the men's swimming and diving fice. and has participated in several team at Eastern High School. The major Scouting activities, in- project included a Web site that People News appears Sunday cluding going to Michigan Inter- is available as a useful reference through Friday. Have an item national Camporee, Philmont to future coaches, as well as a about people in and around Scout Ranch and Europe. He has great source of nostalgia for Lansing to contribute? Please been awarded both the Venturing Eastern swimming alumni. Under mail items to Vickki Dozier, Peo- Leadership Award and the Rich- Raj's direction, 12 volunteers ple News, Lansing State Journal, ard D. Letts Leadership Award worked a total of 62 hours on the 120 E. Lenawee St., Lansing, MI with a scholarship. He plans to project. He contributed another 48919, fax them to her at 377- help the staff during this sum- 47 hours planning and organizing 1298 or e-mail them to vdozier mer's Michigan International the project. @lsj.com.

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July 6, 2004 Tuesday Appleton, WI: REGION AND STATE; Pg. 5C

College Notes

Readers University of Kentucky, Lex- at the University of Wisconsin- ington: Sallie Moles, Fremont, La Crosse. DEAN'S LIST: Area students and Elizabeth Berndt, were named to dean's or Oneida. Appleton: Andrew Becher, other honors lists. Kevin Bleck, Joshua Dahlke, University of Minnesota, Min- Michael Koroch, Ashley Concordia University, St. neapolis: Erica Hayford, Rockey, Jessica Romenesko, Paul, St. Paul, Minn.: Justin Appleton, and Danielle Pol- Anna Troy, Anna Welhouse, Vandenberg, Appleton. fuss, Jenna Strain, Joel Kathryn Bluske, Amanda Brygger, Joseph McNiel and Kohlbeck, Katie Lecker, Creighton University, Omaha, Peder Meyer, all Neenah. Justin Vandalen, Carol Van- Neb.: Erin Reichenbach, Handel, Kristine VanHandel, Appleton. University of Minnesota- Brooke Chuzles, Kristine Duluth: Summer Fosdick and Huelsbeck, Amanda Hunter, Furman University, Greenville, Stephanie Wolff, both Paul Johnston, Diane Mich, S.C.: Alyson Krokosky, Appleton, and Nicholas Gi- Jennifer Noll, Lindsay Appleton. gante, Waupaca. Schroeder, Brian Belt, Megan Burke, Dana Johansen, Na- Goshen College, Goshen, University of St. Thomas, St. than Kabat, Molly Kemp, Paul Ind.: Elizabeth Heiks, Paul, Minn.: Joe Putztuck, Killoren, Krista Kopetsky, Ka- Appleton. Hortonville. trina Nelson, Jill O'Brien, Julie Opsahl, Robert Schmelzer, Hamline University, St. Paul, University of Wisconsin- Kelanie Simonsen, Melissa Minn.: Amy Niederholtmeyer, Parkside, Kenosha: Erica VanNuland, Heath VanZee- Kaukauna. Bates and Jill Winkler, both land, Matthew Weyers, Mary Neenah, and Lynn Welhouse, Wise, Rachel Dahm, Kelly Illinois Wesleyan University, Kaukauna. Fairchild, Adam Hanke, Sarah Bloomington: Amanda Fuerst, Kaufman, Rachel Mullins, Mat- Amanda Johnson and Phillip Viterbo University, La Crosse: thew VanNuland and Amanda Ocampo, all Appleton. Renae Dykhuis, Appleton; Weggel. Christopher VanDenBerg, Martin Luther College, New Neenah, and Katie Vanden- Combined Locks: Tanya Ulm, Minn.: Joshua Vick, berg, Little Chute. Thompson. Appleton. ILLINOIS WESLEYAN: Greenville: Brent Buss, Tho- Minnesota State University, Appleton students receiving mas Needham, Jacqueline Mankato: Jenna Eschen- bachelor's degrees from Illi- Schweitzer and Michelle bauch, Amherst Junction; nois Wesleyan University, Schweitzer. Amy Morin, Appleton; Michael Bloomington, include Parolini, Neenah, and Kathryn Amanda Johnson, theatre arts Kaukauna: Julie Bender, Am- Terpstra, Seymour. (cum laude); Laura Klinkert, ber Conrad, Tyler Olson and music; and Phillip Ocampo, Megan Rollo. Savannah College of Art and music theatre. Design, Savannah, Ga.: Jona- Kimberly: Alicia Herrling. than Davis, Kaukauna. LA CROSSE: Area students were named to the dean's list Little Chute: Lucky Hackel, Nolan Hietpas, Elly Paulson,

CompetitivEdge 1-888-881-EDGE www.clipresearch.com Electronic Clipping Annie Schroeder, Nicole MSOE: Area students were Wundrow and Dacia Tiedt. Marion: Jon Van Laarhoven, named to the dean's list at mathematics (magna cum Milwaukee School of Engi- Menasha: Jennifer Bartlein, laude). neering: Sara Olson, Jason Spielbauer and Daniel Voss. Neenah: Wenjie Chen, eco- Appleton: Matthew Dictus, nomics-mathematics (summa Christian Flavel and Nicholas Neenah: Matthew Beltz, Evan cum laude); Andy Dolan, Eng- Konkle. Bosetti, Tucker Burr, Rebecca lish; James Johnson, phi- Fialkowski, Leah Fochs, losophy and religious studies Chilton: Christopher Gebhart. Wesley Green, Eric Hansen, (magna cum laude); James Emily Hess, Jaclyn Hillstrom, Johnson, philosophy and re- Clintonville: Andrew Johnson. Kathryn Kaufman, Patrick ligious studies (magna cum Marcoe, Katherine Mutchler, laude), and Andrea Meehl, Freedom: Joshua Leeder. Paul Noffke, Sarah Nyman, voice performance and thea- Stephanie Olson, Jessica tre arts (cum laude). Greenleaf: Luke Leonhard. Roberts, Anna Roth, Sara Rupnow, Jana Schreier, Oshkosh: Ryan Alban, saxo- Greenville: Benjamin Rome- Shane Sprague, Erin phone performance and mu- nesko. Thacker, Lore Vang, Jennifer sic education (cum laude). Wells, Chad Wenzel, Sarah Hortonville: Nathaniel Meyer. Wilson, Jennifer Winkel, Tony Waupaca: Justin Berrens, ge- Guckenberg and Melissa ology. Kaukauna: Matthew Van- Moye. Vreede. MARTIN LUTHER: Jeremy Oneida: Naomi Lehman. Belter, Appleton, received a Little Chute: Corey Reynolds. bachelor's degree (with dis- LAWRENCE: Area students tinction) and was named to Neenah: Ryan Duffek and received bachelor's degrees the honors list at Martin Luther Richard Ross. from Lawrence University, College, New Ulm, Minn. Appleton. New Holstein: Randy Rumpf. MICHIGAN TECH: Area stu- Appleton: Joe Alger, psy- dents were named to the New London: Alexander chology, Jesse Allhiser, psy- dean's list at Michigan Tech- Schlaupitz and Ben Wolfgram. chology; Rob Nenahlo, his- nological University, tory; Anna Peterson, gender Houghton. Omro: Daniel Croisant. studies (cum laude); Emily Sportsman, violin perform- Appleton: Jonathan Boulos, Waupaca: Lon Bushweiler. ance and psychology (magna Matthew Djock, Kurtis Hintz, cum laude), and Chris Stievo, Marc McCormick, Jason MOUNT MARY: Cathy biology. Gamm, Ryan Sherman, Aaron Hoffman Manthey, Appleton, Mendolla, Laura Merkel, Amy received a master's degree in Combined Locks: Angela Mertes, Matthew Mittag, Kyle art therapy from Mount Mary Frocillo, theatre arts (cum Otremba, David Slater, Erin College, Milwaukee. laude). Sparapani, Nicholas Ver- hagen and Nichole Zimmer. OHIO NORTHERN: Allison Greenville: Erin Karner, inter- Turner, Appleton, received a national education, student- Brillion: Janet Aerts. law degree from the Pettit designed (cum laude). College of Law at Ohio North- Combined Locks: Benjamin ern University, Ada. Hortonville: Shannon Arendt, Ulmen. biology, and Emily Rohm, mu- RIPON: Area students were sic theatre performance, stu- Hortonville: Dustin Neubauer. named to the dean's list at dent-designed. Ripon College, Ripon. Kaukauna: Nathan Eiting. Kaukauna: Tony Bouressa, Appleton: Daniel Hager, economics, and Craig Garvey, Little Chute: Chad Collar. Elizabeth Jacobson, Kelli economics. Klein, Daniel Lutter, Michael

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July 2, 2004 Friday C1 Edition NEIGHBOR; Best & brightest; Pg. 3

Best & brightest

- Lyle Kastler (Polyak), son of tary education at Winona nois University's April Honors Michael and Mary Polyak of State University in Minnesota, Day banquet held in DeKalb. Streamwood, was recently was named to the spring 2004 honored for academic dean's list for achieving a 4.0 - Samantha Kumar of Bartlett achievement at Benedictine grade point average. She is received the Mother- University, Lisle. Kastler also the daughter of Ray and Daughter Award, Elgin Acad- had the distinction of being Karen Quinn, and a 2001 emy's highest female honor, named one of the recipients graduate of Hoffman Estates at the academy's high school of the Rev. Paul Tsi Memorial High School. graduation in June. Scholarship award. He is a sophomore majoring in - Eastern Illinois University in In addition to being class mathematics. Charleston named the fol- valedictorian, she was recog- lowing students to the fall nized for participation on the Kastler is a 2002 graduate of 2003 dean's list. To qualify varsity tennis team, National Streamwood High School and students must be in the top Honor Society, yearbook, lit- would like to obtain a master's 10 percent of their respective erary magazine, Model U.N. degree in mathematics before colleges. and the science and engi- entering the priesthood. neering team. Hanover Park: Katharine - Northern Illinois University in Weisbacher, and Amy J. Samantha is the daughter of DeKalb named the following Whitezell. Dr. Lata and Nand Kumar of students to the fall 2003 Bartlett. dean's list. Streamwood: Rachel A. Kim- bro and Thomas W. Roberts. - Marquette University in Mil- Bartlett: Morgan Henricks, waukee announced the fol- elementary education, and - Erica Mugnaini of Hanover lowing students qualified for Gloria Shaw Wen-Yuan, child Park, a senior Hispanic stud- the dean's list in December, development studies. ies and international stud- 2003. ies/Western European stud- Hanover Park: Jennifer Albert, ies major at Illinois Wesleyan Bartlett: Amy C. Forkin, Col- elementary education; University, Bloomington, par- lege of Communication; Chris- Vanessa Flores, kinesiology- ticipated in the 15th annual tina L. Fuchs, College of athletic training; Paul John Wesley Powell Student Nursing; Mary Kate Havlik, Severino, mathematics edu- Research Conference held College of Communication; cation; and Elizabeth Tellin, April 17. Mugnaini's project Kathleen A. Kaczynski, Col- studio art design. was entitled, "Cuban Immigra- lege of Communication; and tion in the U.S." Courtney L. Kerin, College of Streamwood: Robert Beck- Health Sciences. mann, psychology; Saharat She is a graduate of Glenbard Blaine, geography; Rachel North High School. - Jessica Waitzman of Hanover David, nursing; Stephanie Park has been admitted to the Gorman, mathematics; Erin - Luisa Difruscolo of Bartlett Honors Program at Illinois Ranta, psychology; and Kim- and Rebecca Ann Forbes, State University, Normal, for berly Smolen, English. Hanover Park, were inducted the fall of 2004. The Honors into Phi Kappa Phi, an interna- Program challenges and - Kelly Quinn of Hanover Park, tional honor society for juniors stimulates academically tal- a student majoring in elemen- and seniors, at Northern Illi- ented and highly motivated

CompetitivEdge 1-888-881-EDGE www.clipresearch.com Electronic Clipping students. It also enriches aca- fies high achievement in tional studies/Western Euro- demic and social experiences scholarship, leadership and pean studies at Illinois by providing a variety of formal service. Nominees must have Wesleyan University, Bloom- and informal learning experi- at least a 3.2 grade point aver- ington, participated in the ences as well as nurturing an age and demonstrate a com- 15th annual John Wesley environment that encourages mitment to these ideals. Powell Student Research interaction with peers and fa- conference April 17. Her pro- cility members both in and out - Ryan Marshall of Bartlett, a ject was entitled "Cuban Im- of the classroom. student at Elgin Community migration in the U.S." College, recently received a - Rebecca Ann Forbes of $700 scholarship from the Mugnaini is a graduate of Hanover Park is a recipient of HFC and Beneficial customer Glenbard North High School. the Northern Illinois University scholarship program. HFC and Outstanding Woman Student Beneficial are the consumer - Stephanie Kajpust, daughter Award of 2004. In an April finance companies of Pros- of Andrew and Donna Kajpust ceremony held on the cam- pect Heights-based House- of Hanover Park, was in- pus in DeKalb, award winners hold International Inc. ducted into Tau Beta Pi, the were presented with a certifi- National Engineering Honor cate, as well as a red rose Marshall is currently pursuing Society, at Michigan Tech- symbolizing Recognition of a bachelor's degree in engi- nological University in Outstanding Students with neering at Elgin Community Houghton. Tau Beta Pi is the Exceptional Strengths. College. second oldest honor society in the nation and represents Forbes is completing a "It is very important for me to the highest honor to be ob- bachelor's degree with majors continue my education and tained by an engineering stu- in Spanish language, litera- earn a college degree," Mar- dent. Members are elected on ture and psychology, with a shall said. the basis of high scholarship minor in secondary education. and exemplary character. An honors student, she Qualified HFC and Beneficial serves as co-president of the customers, and their de- A 2002 graduate of Elgin High Spanish Honor Society, is a pendents, are eligible to re- School, Kajpust is pursuing a teacher assistant for ESL stu- ceive up to $5,000 per calen- degree in computer engi- dents at DeKalb High School. dar year to further their educa- neering. Forbes is the recipient of an tion through two- or four-year NIU Alumni Association college or university pro- - Lauren E. Hornor of Bartlett Scholarship and has been an grams, non-degree classes or was named to Northern Illinois active community volunteer. an accredited vocational, University's Department of technical or certification pro- Communication spring 2004 - Priyanka Amin of Bartlett, a gram. Students may reapply outstanding student honor student at Northern Illinois for scholarships up to four roll. To be honored, a student University, DeKalb, was in- years. must show strong academic ducted into the Mortar Board performance with a 3.5 or National College Senior - Erica Mugnaini of Hanover greater grade point average Honor Society, during April Park, a senior majoring in His- for the semester. ceremonies. Induction signi- panic studies and interna-

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