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Helicopter shooting aerial photos of JCCC today, Saturday

“This morning, and again on Saturday, please be aware that a helicopter will be flying low over the college to take aerial photos of the campus.”

I agree with Jeremy Clarkson, “If you have a need
to some way save the planet, buy a Golf diesel.”

Students to make connections to change the world
at Epicenter 2011 sustainability conference Oct. 28

“High school and college students with an interest in sustainability will gather at JCCC on Friday, Oct. 28, to see what other students are doing, make connections and get the tools they need to change the world.

“Epicenter 2011” runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Regnier Center.

Sponsored by JCCC’s Center for Sustainability and Student Sustainability Committee, the event is offered at no charge to high school and college students. Registration is required; students may register at www.epicenter2011.com.

Alex Steffen, author of the 2006 book “Worldchanging: A User’s Guide for the 21^st Century” and this year’s revised and updated edition “Worldchanging 2.0,” is the keynote speaker.

Read more about Steffen and learn more about the conference here.”

My friend, Joel, told me about the following:

JCCC offers CERT training Nov. 15 to 17

“Did you know that in the United States only 1 percent of our population is trained as an emergency responder? This means that in a disaster it may be several hours, or even days, before the fire department and other emergency personnel might be able get to your neighborhood.

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.

JCCC has 130 active CERT-trained employees who are ready to respond to an emergency here on campus, in their community or anywhere they may travel. With the incidence of tornados, flooding, wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes, and even wild animals on the loose, you just never know when your emergency training might come in handy!

JCCC coordinates the three-day CERT training with the Overland Park Fire Department, with lunch and supplies provided, all at no cost to employees. The next series will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 15 to 17. You may register online using CRN 30755 or contact Staff Development at ext. 7654.”

Well, that was better.