From: L*y Marske <lmarske@mtcnet.net>
Subject: Mars Celebration - Sioux Center, IA
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 1997 09:34:18 -0700
Hi everyone, I haven't been too active on the listserve lately because I've been so busy with a variety of things including Mars. We too brought Planetfest to Sioux Center. We have a small mall and I set up the Red Rover and Mars landscapes there so people from all over could link up and drive our rover and have fun driving our own. We were set up from July 3 - July 5. The mall is closed on Sun. otherwise I would have set up there too. Several kids from my class came to show off the rover and/or have fun they didn't get to have in the spring at school. We did have our share of technical difficulties, but it just parallels the real world. We were reading the second by second narration of the landing of the Pathfinder and although not too many people were there those of us who were, were elated at the accomplishment. Then on Sunday, July 6th, my class was part of a Nick News program titled "Are We Alone" (Nickelodeon). I don't have cable so I had to visit someone to see the program. It was fun to see them on TV talking about Mars. Being part of PTK's Live From Mars has put our kids in touch with very exciting times. Thank you so much for all you provided for our students and for us teachers. It's great to be able to recognize people, places, and events that we've been involved in. -- Lucy Marske Sioux Center Middle School Sioux Center, IA 51250