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ILR Winter/Spring 2008 Curriculum

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How Accurate is That Weather Forecast?

Luke Sampe, WJFW TV 12
January 16, 9:30 a.m.
Nicolet College, University Transfer Center, Room 106 (Fireside Room)
Rhinelander

Umbrellas or Sunhats? Luke will take us through the interesting process of weather information gathering and how he predicts the weather for our area. Minimum: 10 Maximum: 30

Income Taxes for Seniors

James E. Hammond, CHBC, CPA
January 30, 1:00 p.m.
Pine Lake Town Hall
Rhinelander

It’s that time again! This will be a review and discussion of current income tax law as it affects Seniors. Questions from the group will be encouraged/needed for a meaningful session.

Great Ideas of Philosophy—
Series 2

(3 sessions)

Jim Leschke
February 6, 13, 20; 9:30 a.m.
First Congregational Church of Christ
Rhinelander

This is a continuation of the Teaching Company’s Great Ideas of Philosophy taught by Professor Daniel Robinson, Oxford University, and moderated by Jim Leschke. Participants will watch challenging video lectures by Robinson followed by lively discussions led by Leschke. Participants will receive outlines of each of eight lectures in the series beginning with Plato and ending with Aristotle. Minimum: 8 Maximum: 25

Training a Puppy for Service

AJ and Jo-Ski Theiler
March 19; 9:30 a.m.
Pine Lake Town Hall
Rhinelander

Have you ever wondered how dogs are trained to assist people who are blind? AJ and Jo bring their experiences as puppy trainers for Leader Dogs for the Blind. They will tell how they got involved, their training working with the dogs, and how you too can become a trainer. They plan to bring a puppy in training with them.

The Art of Making Bagels

Karen Knoell
March 26; 9:30 a.m.
Pine Lake Town Hall

Back by popular demand! This is a repeat of last fall’s class. Many people had to be turned away, so if you sign up this time, be sure to attend! Bagel-making is an art, and a real bagel is hard to find in the northwoods. Learn the technique from a culinary arts specialist— make some bagels, eat a few,and take some home. Minimum: 10 Maximum: 20

Civil Liberties and the Bill of Rights

(4 sessions)

Dave Condon
March 26, April 2, 9, 16
1 p.m.
Pine Lake Town Hall
Rhinelander

Four sessions of Civil Liberties and the Bill of Rights will be presented on video by Professor John E. Finn, J.D., Ph.D., Professor of Government at Wesleyan University, and an internationally recognized expert on constitutional law and political violence. Each session will have two parts: half-hour lecture on DVD and a half-hour discussion led by a local leader. A break of ten minutes will be followed by a second DVD lecture and discussion. Minimum: 10 Maximum: 100

March 26
“What Are Civil Liberties?”
“The Bill of Rights—An Overview”

April 2
“Two Types of Liberty—Positive and Negative”
“The Court and Constitutional Interpretation”

April 9
     “Marbury v. Madison and the Judicial Review”
     “Private Property and the Founding”
April 16
     “Lochner v. New York and Economic Due Process”
     “The Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment”

Spring in the Northwoods

(8 sessions)

Ced Vig
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,
May 7, 14, 21
9:30 a.m.
Pine Lake Town Hall
Rhinelander

Ced Vig, Rhinelander’s own nature specialist, will first lead the class in “show and tell”, the latest nature news reported by members of the class. After a break for coffee and cookies, Ced will introduce speakers on related topics.

A Brief History of Disbelief

(3 sessions)

Dave Alspaugh
April 23, 30; May 7
1:00 p.m.
Pine Lake Town Hall
Rhinelander

Jonathan Miller, British author, neurologist and TV personality, delivers these three one-hour DVD essays/interviews. They link development of skeptical thought, philosophy and scientific discovery to the growth of disbelief. The videos were first made available in the U.S. in May 2007 after a three-year run on BBC. Dave Alspaugh and others will attempt to tackle any topic generated. Minimum: 10 Maximum: 100

My Shoreline Reclaimed

Lynn Anderson
May 14; 1:00 p.m.
Pine Lake Town Hall
Rhinelander

Although she has no formal education in native plantings, Lynn Anderson decided to tackle a reclamation project and learn from it. She will teach you how and why to restore your lakeshore to native vegetation; how to apply for cost sharing grant money; and how to rid yourself of burdensome lawncare and help our lakes at the same time. Minimum: 10 Maximum: 100