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Orders are currently being taken for a new book, "The History of New Wilmington: 1797-2003: The Story of a Small Town."
This 12-chapter book, which includes over 100 photographs, explores the history of town government, community services and utilities, civic and community organizations, churches and the Amish, Native Americans, family histories, and ¾¨Ó㴫ý.
"There are some facts that you might not know about New Wilmington," said Al Sternbergh, a member of the book committee. "How did the town get its name? There is some evidence related to the early settlement of our town that it was named after Wilmington, Delaware. New Wilmington is the only town in the United States with this name."
"Most of the earliest settlers came here to claim their Donation Land awarded them by the colonial government for services rendered during the Revolutionary War," continued Sternbergh. "We are certain that those who purchase this first complete history of New Wilmington will find it a good 'reading companion' and bring forth a treasure trove of lasting memories."
To place an advance order, pick up an order form either at the ¾¨Ó㴫ý Alumni Office or the ¾¨Ó㴫ý Bookstore.
Contact Al Sternbergh at (724) 946-2739 for more information about "The History of New Wilmington" project.
¾¨Ó㴫ý will host more than 900 students from more than 50 area schools at the northwestern regional Science Olympiad competition on Friday, March 11.
The competition runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and features middle school and high school students' science projects and experiments. Robot Ramble, Bottle Rocket, Naked Egg Drop and Robo Billiards are just four of the highly-visible experiments that will be educational as well as fun for spectators.
The competitions balance students' knowledge of facts, concepts, processes and applications, as well as their skills. The focus throughout the competition is on learning, participating, interacting, having fun, and developing team spirit.
Middle and junior high schools competing are: Brookville Area, Butler, Clarion, Cochranton, DuBois, Ford City, Independence, Indiana Area, Kane Area, Laurel, Maplewood, Neshannock, New Castle Christian Academy, North Clarion, North East, Oil City, Redbank Valley, Shady Side Academy, Sharpsville, St. Mary's Area, St. Stephen, St. Ursula, St. Vitus, and West Allegheny.
High schools competing are: Ambridge, Bethel Park, Brookville Area, Clarion Area, Cochranton Area, DuBois, Farrell, Ford City, Franklin Area, Indiana Area, Kane Area, Kittaning, Laurel, Maplewood, Montour, North Allegheny, North Clarion, North East, Oil City, Penns Manor, Redbank Valley, Riverside, Saegertown, Seneca, Shady Side Academy, St. Mary's Area, Titusville, Warren Area, and West Allegheny.
The Science Olympiad is an international non-profit organization devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science, and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education by both teachers and students. The Science Olympiad tournaments are rigorous academic interscholastic competitions that consist of a series of individual and team events, which students prepare during the year.
For more information, contact Dr. Martha Joseph, assistant professor of chemistry at ¾¨Ó㴫ý and director of the event, at (724) 946-7295 or e-mail josephm@westminster.edu or Doreen Matune at (724) 946-7121 or e-mail matunedm@westminster.edu.Or visit the website: .
ATTENTION READERS: Due to the changes in Operation Home Delivery the ¾¨Ó㴫ý Chapter of Habitat for Humanity has been forced to postpone the November 23 house building date. The Chapter expects to begin construction later this semester or early spring semester. Plans to work with a Louisiana Habitat for Humanity Affiliate and frame a house on ¾¨Ó㴫ý's campus are underway. As soon as the ¾¨Ó㴫ý Chapter receives building specifications and a project list the new build date will be announced. The Chapter is grateful for the support of this project and is still accepting donations toward the cost of materials for the house.
If you have any questions contact ¾¨Ó㴫ý Habitat President Sarah Milanovich 724-946-6761 or Adviser Keturah Laney 724-946-7117.
¾¨Ó㴫ý Students Will Build "House in a Box" for Hurricane Victim
"Slowpokes." That's what the ¾¨Ó㴫ý Habitat for Humanity workers call the army of construction experts who perform an "Extreme Home Makeover" in seven days.
The ¾¨Ó㴫ý group, along with the Lawrence County Habitat, plan to make a New Orleans' family's dream come true this Thanksgiving by constructing an entire home in one day on ¾¨Ó㴫ý's campus. The group tentatively plans on building the house on Nov. 23 and shipping it by trucks that night.
The ¾¨Ó㴫ý of Habitat for Humanity chapter needs to raise $22,000 in 22 days to purchase materials to build a "house in a box" to donate to the hurricane-ravaged Louisiana coastal area.
"¾¨Ó㴫ý has had the pleasure of being home to a Habitat chapter for almost two decades," said Keturah Laney, ¾¨Ó㴫ý chapel assistant and Habitat for Humanity adviser. "We continue to do exciting projects each year, but none so far have been as incredible as this."
"The build will happen right here on campus," said Sarah Milanovich, a senior business administration major from Rimersburg and president of ¾¨Ó㴫ý's Habitat for Humanity chapter. "We will construct the complete framing for the house in a single day - Wednesday, Nov. 23."
"We are overwhelmed with excitement for this project to become reality. This is one of the best and biggest Habitat events to ever happen on this campus," Milanovich said.
"I know that many people in this area want to donate money and be able to actually see what good it's done," Laney said. "This is that type of project&donate then come and see us build.
"What takes most schools years, or at least months, to make happen, we will do in 22 days," Laney said. "We are probably one of 10 schools to do this so quickly, and I'm sure with the help of everyone, we will meet our goal of $22,000."
Contact Laney at (724) 946-7117 or e-mail laneykf@westminster.edu; or Milanovich at (724) 946-6761 or e-mail milanosb@westminster.edu for more information or to make donations.
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Thirteen ¾¨Ó㴫ý students are studying in Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Spain, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. during the spring semester.
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the new $13 million Campus Center at ¾¨Ó㴫ý is scheduled Friday, May 18, at 11:30 a.m.
A holiday tradition continues at ¾¨Ó㴫ý with the annual Christmas Vesper service Sunday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.
Pianist Roger Williams will perform at the ¾¨Ó㴫ý Celebrity Series, Saturday, April 5, at 8 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.
Williams, who is the greatest selling pianist in history, has 18 gold and platinum albums. His greatest hits include "Autumn Leaves," "Born Free," Lara's Theme," and the "Theme from Somewhere in Time."
More than 370 ¾¨Ó㴫ý students earned Dean's List recognition for the 2006 fall semester.
¾¨Ó㴫ý is ranked 15th among the nation's 201 liberal arts colleges, according to the Washington Monthly's 2007 Annual College Guide.
The ¾¨Ó㴫ý chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education recently initiated 32 new members.
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