Olney Central Collegestudents have access tonew high-quality micro-scopes purchased withfunding from the OCCFoundation.

The new equipment willbe used by OCC nursingand pre-nursing studentsas well as those enrolled inthe General Biology I andII courses. The Foundationpreviously provided fundsfor 10 microscopes and thelatest addition brings thetotal of new microscopes inthe Life Sciences lab to20.

“With microscopes forbiology students, it’s reallyimportant that when theylook through the micro-scope for the first timethey have a good experi-ence,” said Life ScienceInstructor Jim Burnett. “Somany students come fromhigh schools where they donot have modern or up-to-date equipment because itis so expensive. It isn’t areflection on the highschool — many just can’tafford them. It’s important

when students get herethey get excited aboutmicroscopy and havinga good experience isessential.”

The new microscopes arereplacing equipment thathas been used in OCC’s lab

for several years.“We don’t want students

struggling with the oldequipment,” Burnett said.“These new microscopesproduce sharp, clearimages. With these, stu-dents will have a good

experience. This is a bigpositive for us, which theFoundation has made pos-sible. We are so lucky tohave the Foundation sup-porting the sciences atOCC. It makes a big differ-ence for our students.”

APRIL 2014 VOLUME 30 NUMBER 9

The KnightlineOlney Central College Students & Employees Monthly Newsletter

Foundation provides funding for microscopes

The OCC Foundation provided funding for 10 new microscopes for the college.Pictured, from left are OCC!Foundation Members Misty Melton, Carrie Hallam,Deborah Mitchell, Kris Newton and Foundation President Bartley Zuber.

OCC!to offer truck driving class for first time Olney Central College will be offer-

ing its first truck driving class begin-ning in May.

The class will meet on Mondays,Wednesdays and every other Fridayfrom 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 12 throughJuly 3.

Students must log 50 hoursbehind-the-wheel training, so it islikely that there may be an occasion-

al Saturday driving time.Instructor Tom Sarg said he works

with the students to schedule drivingtimes, which accommodate theirschedules.

Students also must complete 75hours of classroom instruction. Sargsaid the first week of class will bespent preparing for the permit test.Students must obtain their permit

before they can begin their drivingtime.

This is a practical course in semi-truck tractor trailer operationdesigned to enable the student to sat-isfactorily start, move, road test, anddiagnose the truck tractor combina-tion. The student will successfullycomplete the State of Illinois written

See Truck Driving, Page 5

Festival to feature jazz legend Jamey AebersoldThe Olney Central

College Music Departmentwill present the “OCCJazz Festival” onThursday, May 1, withperformances beginning at6 p.m. in the Dr. John D.Stull Performing ArtsCenter.

The performances willinclude area high schooljazz bands, theSoutheastern IllinoisHonors Jazz Ensemble,the OCC Jazz Ensembleand headlining the eventwill be “Dynamo,” comingfrom Nashville, Tenn. Thisup-and-coming band iscomprised of students whomet at Belmont University

in 2012, and includes OCCalumnus RossMcReynolds. They havejust recorded their firstalbum, and are playing

live shows in Nashville,and throughout theMidwest. The band has aunique sound that incorpo-rates elements of funk,R&B, rock and jazz to cre-ate a new and excitingstyle for music lovers toenjoy.

Earlier in the afternoon,jazz legend JameyAebersold will be giving ajazz improvisation clinic at12:30 p.m. in the Dr. JohnD. Stull Performing ArtsCenter. Aebersold was justawarded the 2014 A. B.Spellman NEA JazzMasters Award for JazzAdvocacy in January ofthis year.

He is best known for hisincredibly successful “JazzPlay-a-Long” series ofbooks and CDs that teachjazz improvisation, as wellas the Jamey AebersoldSummer Jazz Workshopsthat have taught thou-sands of people how tofind their musical voicethrough jazz.

Admission to the JameyAebersold afternoon jazzimprovisation clinic is freeto area music educatorsand music students; $5 tothe general public.

Admission to the eveningperformances is $5, andtickets will be available atthe door.

Jamey Aebersold

OCC Music Department alumni invitedto perform on Alumni Reunion Concert

The Olney Central College MusicDepartment will feature OCCmusic alumni on its Spring AlumniReunion Concert at 7:30 p.m. onApril 11 in the Dr. John D. StullPerforming Arts Center. This eventis part of the ongoing 50thAnniversary Celebration of OlneyCentral College.

Alumni will join the OCCConcert Band in performing JohnPhilip Sousa’s “Semper Fidelis.”Former Band Director Steve Marrswill conduct the ensemble playingthe OCC School Song. Alumni willjoin the OCC Concert Choir singingthe Beatles’ “Can’t Buy Me Love,”the number 1 hit on April 11th 50years ago, as well as “Hallelujah”from the motion picture Shrek. TheJazz Ensemble will close out the

program, inviting alumni to join on“Birdland” and for a huge bluesjam session with the song “AttitudeAdjustment.”

Alumni are invited to attendwhat promises to be a wonderfulreunion event, which will includethe performance and a reunionreception. Alumni are certainlyencouraged, but not required toperform in order to attend thisevent. Approximately 45 alumni ofthe OCC Music Department havealready agreed to attend from asfar away as Dayton, Ohio andSpringhill, Tenn.

Help is needed to spread theword. For more information,please contact Suzanne Downesat downess@iecc.edu, or by calling395-7777, ext. 2251.

The Olney CentralCollege Music Departmentwill present its SpringRecital at 7:30 p.m. onTuesday, April 22 in the Dr.John D. Stull PerformingArts Center.

The recital features vocaland instrumental studentswho are currently takingapplied lessons at OCC.

Students will performsolos and duets in a widevariety of literature, rang-

ing from classical, jazz tofolk, pop and Broadwayincluding well-knownfavorites such as “DannyBoy” and “All I Ask of You”from “The Phantom of theOpera.”

The recital is free andopen to the public. All areencouraged to attend thischarming event. Pleasecome in support of our tal-ented and hard-workingstudents.

Music Department to present spring recital April 22

OCC!Spring Flingset for April 17

OCC’s annual Spring Fling willbe April 17 with activities beingheld in the Student Union, theCourtyard and the Dr. John D.Stull Performing Arts Center.

Events scheduled include:• 11 a.m. — Ping Pong

Tournament and Inflatables • 11:30 a.m. — Talent

Show/Open Mic in the Courtyardor the back of the Student Union,in the event of rain.

• Noon to 1 p.m. — Free lunchof hamburgers, chips and soda inthe Courtyard

• 12:30 p.m. — Karaoke andgames

• 2 p.m. — Free movie in thetheatre

Massage therapy can enhance individual’s sleep qualityMassage therapy has been shown

to induce relaxation and calm, and italso can lead to a better night’s sleep,according to OCC Massage TherapyInstructor Penny Campbell-Henry, alicensed massage therapist.

“Massage therapy leads to a feelingof relaxation and calm, and clientsoften report a sense of clarity andperspective. Not only does massagetherapy feel good physically, but italso seems to hit a mental ‘reset but-ton,’ leading to clearer thoughts andenhanced sleep,” Henry said.“Massage therapy can also managetwo common sleep stealers: stressand pain. Massage therapy tacklesstress on the physical level by easingmuscle tightness and on the biochem-ical level by lowering levels of thestress hormone cortisol — promptingthe release of endorphins, whichmake us feel good.”

Henry said massage therapy alsohas been shown to mediate pain,which is very good news for peopleliving with fibromyalgia and

osteoarthritis.“The pain-lessening benefits of reg-

ular massage therapy lead to bettersleep. Better sleep will ultimatelygive your body time to restore andheal,” she said.

Swedish massage therapy is whatcomes to mind when most peoplethink about massage, Henry said.One of the primary goals of Swedishmassage is to relax the entire body,which is accomplished by rubbing themuscles with long gliding strokes inthe direction of blood returning tothe heart. But Swedish massage isalso exceptionally beneficial forincreasing the level of oxygen in theblood, decreasing muscle toxins andimproving circulation and flexibilitywhile easing tension.

A study conducted by the NationalCenter for Complementary andAlternative Medicine, and publishedin The New York Times, found thatvolunteers who received a 45-minuteSwedish massage experienced signifi-cant decreases in levels of the stress

hormone cortisol, as well as argininevasopressin, a hormone that can leadto increases in cortisol. Volunteersalso had increases in the number oflymphocytes — white blood cells thatare part of the immune system, anda boost in the immune cells that mayhelp fight colds and the flu.

Henry noted Swedish massagetechniques taught in the OCCMassage program, also include circu-lar pressure applied by the handsand palms, firm kneading, percus-sion-like tapping, bending andstretching. Before and during aSwedish massage session, talking tothe massage therapist will allow themassage to be customized.

To take relaxation a step further,Henry suggests enhancing your mas-sage with Lavender GardenAromatherapy to help reduce inflam-mation, calm the mind and promoterestful sleep. Lavender Garden’sfoundation of patchouli, grapefruit,and sweet orange highlight two

See Massage, Page 5

Massage Therapy Donation

Welding ProgramOpen Houseset for April 25

The OCC Welding andCutting Program willhost an open house onFriday, April 25.

Instructor CurtisMarshall said this is anopportunity for area resi-dents to learn about theprogram and to watchvarious demonstrations.

Area high school stu-dents are invited toattend the open housefrom 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event will be open tothe general public from 2to 7 p.m. Prizes will begiven away during bothsessions.

The OCC Welding andCutting Program is locat-ed just west of the OCCAutomotive Building onWest St. John Street. Formore information, call395-7777, ext. 2580.

The OCC!Massage Therapy Club presents a $250 donation to the Clay County Shrine.Pictured, from left, are President Bryce Henry, Kent Henry, Massage TherapyInstructor Penny Campbell-Henry, Tyler Tarpley and massage therapy studentsRebecca Lynk of Olney, Celia Butterfield of Olney, Laci Pethtel of Oblong, GabrielleBennett of Oblong, Traci McCaslin, of Chauncey, and Terra Byrley of Robinson. Theclub also presented a $250 donation to One Hope United in Olney.

OCC’s!recycling efforts have kept347.9 tons of waste from landfills

Baseball• April 3 – OCC at Shawnee, 3 p.m.• April 5 – OCC vs. Shawnee, noon athome• April 7 – OCC at Lindenwood, 1p.m.• April 8 – OCC vs. Wabash Valley, 1p.m. at home• April 10 – OCC vs. SouthwesternIllinois, 3 p.m. at home• April 12 – OCC at SouthwesternIllinois, noon• April 15 – OCC at Mid-Continent, 1p.m.• April 16 – OCC at Danville, 3 p.m.• April 17 – OCC at Lincoln Trail, 3p.m.• April 18 – OCC vs. Lincoln Trail,noon at home• April 21 – OCC vs. Lindenwood, 1p.m. at home• April 22 – OCC at Vincennes, 5 p.m.• April 24 – OCC vs. Kaskaskia, 3p.m. at home• April 26 – OCC at Kaskaskia, noon• April 29 – OCC vs. Vincennes, 3p.m. at home

Softball• April 3 – OCC vs. Lake Land, 2 & 4p.m. at home• April 4 – OCC vs. John A. Logan, 2& 4 p.m. at home• April 5 – OCC vs. Wabash Valley,noon & 2 p.m. at home• April 8 – OCC at Shawnee, 2 & 4p.m. • April 9 – OCC at Parkland, 2 & 4p.m. • April 10 – OCC at Lincoln Trail, 2 &4 p.m.• April 12 – OCC vs. Kaskaskia, noon& 2 p.m. at home• April 14 – OCC at SouthwesternIllinois, 2 & 4 p.m.• April 15 – OCC at SoutheasternIllinois, 2 & 4 p.m.• April 17 – OCC at John A. Logan, 2& 4 p.m.• April 18 – OCC vs. SouthwesternIllinois, noon & 2 p.m. at home• April 21 – OCC at St. LouisCommunity, 2 & 4 p.m.

Sports Schedule

OCC!Bookstore Clerk Donna Rude and Lead Custodian Carl Sagerstand next to the display Rude created highlighting the college’srecycling efforts since 1997. Sager has promoted and kept track ofrecycling at the college for the past 17 years.

OCC Bookstore Clerk DonnaRude recently created a displaywhich highlights the college’s recy-cling efforts since their institutionin 1997.

In the past 17 years, OCC hasrecycled 142.5 tons of paper, 3.4tons of plastic and 2.8 tons ofaluminum.

Recycling of these and othermaterials has kept 347.9 tons ofwaste from being disposed inlandfills.

The figures were provided byLead Custodian Carl Sager, whohas been keeping track of OCC’srecycling efforts since they began.

The college recently added newrecycling bins to make it easier forstudents to dispose of mixed paper,plastic and aluminum cans.

These containers are located out-

side Student Services, theAnderson Library and nearStairwell 1 on both the first andsecond floors. Bins also are avail-able in the third-floor hallway.Materials recycled at OCC are:

• Mixed paper, which includes,white paper, copier paper, notebookpaper, envelopes, magazines, news-paper, glossy and colored paper,carbonless paper and books.

• Cardboard including corrugat-ed and paperboard or flat (tissue,cereal and marker boxes)

• Aluminum cans• Plastic including numbers 1, 2,

3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Plastic items needto have the triangle with a numberin it for the recycling vendors totake it.

• Batteries including D, C, AA,AAA and 9-volts.

Register now for summer, fallSummer and fall registration is under-

way for currently enrolled students. Newstudents can register beginning April 8.

SNA members continue ‘Be a Hero’ CampaignThe OCC Student Nurses

Association is continuing its “Be aHero” Campaign during the monthof April.

April is National Organ/TissueDonor Month and the SNA isencouraging others to add their

names to the donor registry. SNA will conclude the campaign

on April 25 with a donor drive from8 a.m. to noon in front of StudentServices. For more information,contact wolkes@iecc.edu or anySNA member.

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges reserves the right tochange, without notice, any of the material, information,requirements, or regulations published in this publication.Illinois Eastern Community Colleges does not discriminate onthe basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, nation-al origin, or veteran status. Illinois Eastern CommunityColleges adheres to the Federal Regulations of the Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990 and offers appropriate services oractivities with reasonable accommodations to any qualifieddisabled individual upon request. Illinois Eastern CommunityColleges’ Board of Trustees has adopted the Substance AbusePolicy. Students and employees involved in substance abuse,within the college environment, are subject to disciplinaryaction.

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Our mission is to deliver exceptional educationand services to improve the lives of our studentsand to strengthen our communities.

The following institutions willbe visiting OCC. Tables will belocated outside the StudentServices Office.

• Eastern Illinois Universitywill be here from 9:30 a.m. to 2p.m. on Thursday, April 10.

• Franklin University will behere from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. onTuesday, April 8, Wednesday, April23 and Thursday, May 1.

• Tosha Baker with SouthernIllinois University at Carbondalewill be at OCC from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. on Thursday, April 10.

• Clarissa Casper, AdmissionsCounselor from the University ofIllinois at Springfield, will be atOCC from 9 to 11 a.m onWednesday, April 23.Plant Donation

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If you encounter problems with mak-ing your online payment, please con-tact the IECC Helpless at 618-395-5299 or toll-free 1-866-529-4322, ext.4357.

MassageContinued from Page 3

unique lavender oils. First,English true lavender is used toboth reduce pain and inflamma-tion, and act as a mild antidepres-sant and calming agent. Next,lavender helps support the respira-tory system, aid in natural detoxi-fication and promote restful sleep.

OCC!Life Science Instructor Jim Burnett presents a donation of CaliforniaPoppies for the Richland County Girl Scouts to Brandy McKinney, of Citizensfor a Greener Olney. Area Girl Scouts will be participating in an Earth Daycommunity-wide cleanup project in Olney on Saturday, April 19. The girls willbe taking soda bottles they collect that day and upcycling them to createself-watering containers for the poppies, which were grown in the OCCGreenhouse. Pictured, from left, are Brandy, Chloe, Dorothy and MadelineMcKinney and Jim Burnett.

Upcoming visits

Continued from Page 1and driving exams to the standardsof the Secretary of State. This classwill teach students Federal rulesand regulations that govern inter-state travel for trucks, and also theDOT log book.

The student will advance fromclass-entry skills to competentskills in areas such as night driv-ing, defensive driving, and specificroad hazards under a variety ofload conditions. Successful stu-dents will receive an Illinois ClassA Commercial Driver’s License atthe end of the course.

For more information, contactSarg at 263-5186.

Truck Driving