Seen 'n Heard, 2/1997 - Short news clips about Special Schools & Programs

ANASAZI EVENTS SET
The Anasazi Foundation, a wilderness program operating out of Mesa, Arizona, 602-892-7403, will be a beneficiary of the funds raised by the Steve Young Classic, at the Las Sendas Gold Club in Mesa, Arizona on Wednesday, February 12, 1997. This tournament has become one of the premier charity events in the west, and for its second year, the tournament’s banner sponsor will be the American Pad & Paper Co. Dates have also been set for the Nihil Hozho Family Camps, five days of family camping designed to strengthen family relationships and to make lasting memories. The two June Camps will be held at the Spring Creek Ranch outside Young, Arizona, and the two July Camps will be held at the Sky Ranch near McCall, Idaho.

WOODBURY REPORTS ONLINE RECEIVES INTERNET AWARD
Woodbury Reports Inc. has just been notified it was “selected as one of the TEN BEST on the Internet in the category of ALTERNATIVE SERVICES.” The award was granted by the Consortium for Internet Qualities, “an independent company whose purpose is to evaluate Internet web sites in specific categories, and to recognize those which rise considerably above the mainstream. Sites are rated on the informative qualities of their presentation, art, technological skill, and interpersonal communications and content. Your site was selected because it received a score in each of these areas that was greater than 95 out of the possible 100 points. We thank and congratulate you for your vision, skill and taste.” The major credit, of course, goes to Webmaster Bob Kirkpatrick of Spokane who has the responsibility of developing and administering the Internet site for Woodbury Reports Online.

ARMSTRONG AND STEPHENSON TRADE LAWSUITS
Twila Stephenson and Richard Armstrong have traded accusatory lawsuits as part of their termination of a business and personal relationship involving Boundarylines Inc. in North Idaho. Stephenson sued first, which was written up in the Spokesman-Review newspaper, North Idaho Edition, by writer Kevin Keating. Armstrong has since counter-sued. Calls by Woodbury Reports to inquire if Keating was planning to update the story have not been returned as of February 5th. Anyone wanting more details can call Stephenson and/or Armstrong.

SMALL BOARDING SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
March 13-15, 1997 is the date for the annual Small Boarding Schools Association Conference to be held at Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg, Virginia. Information can be obtained from Karl J. Sjolund at 804-384-4215. Topics include “The Importance of Residential Life Programs at Small Boarding Schools,” “The Transition From Therapeutic Programs to More Traditional Boarding Schools - How to Make It Work,” “Admissions 101,” “The Consultant/Admission Office Relationship: Searching for a Panacea,” “Drug Issues With Today’s Youth,” and “Trends In Educating Students With Learning Differences - What Parents Want, What Consultants Need and What Schools Can Provide.”

NORTHSTAR CENTER OFFERS COLLEGE CREDITS
Sue Isaacson, Educational Director for NorthStar Center in Bend, Oregon, 541-385-6754, announced “that beginning February 1997, students can receive college credit for courses and work completed at NorthStar. Credits, awarded through Central Oregon Community College, will be fully transferable to most colleges and universities throughout the United States and will assist in satisfying several general education requirements at most institutions of higher learning. Classes will be taught on the NorthStar campus in small class sizes which will include each student’s peer group. The intimate size, combined with the support of the peer group, will allow students to experience post secondary courses in a safe, non-threatening atmosphere.” Initial course offerings include: “Health and Fitness For Life,” “Small Group Communication,” “Career Exploration” and “Drawing I.”

NEW STAFF AT L.E.A.P.S. (A 3 SPRINGS PROGRAM)
As of December 1996, Don Summers, a licensed Professional Counselor and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, began duties as Director of the LEAPS Program, 615-729-4966, a 50 to 60 day outdoor program. Don has been with Three Springs for five years, previously serving as Coordinator of Nashville Operations. Tere Snodgrass has been named to head up LEAPS Admissions, 803-366-5068. She will handle all referral calls for LEAPS, work with managed care companies, and continuing program refinement.

WOODBURY REPORTS ONLINE ADDS MUSIC
Now, when you visit the Woodbury Reports Internet Homepage, http://www.woodbury.com, you can hear music along with reading the networking information and viewing color pictures.