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March 13, 2002 |
Local students making the cut at STWC
A $2 haircut? A relaxing back treatment for $5? What is the catch?
There isn't one - according to students in Southwest Wisconsin Technical
College's cosmetology and esthetics programs.
It's true that the students are learning the ropes, but since they are closely supervised and graded on every task they do, no one is going to
walk out looking bad, according to esthetics and barber cosmetology
instructor Sylvia Jahnke.
The students start learning about hands-on techniques on mannequins, and
then practice on each other before they start working with the public.
The student salon and spa, called "Creative Elements," always
has an instructor on the floor assisting the students with their work on
clients. Everything is checked before the client leaves. Clients can ask
to speak to the Instructor at any time in the clinic. The student are
graded on every single thing that they do, from perming hair to stocking
products to answering the phone at the front desk.
They offer many services from pedicures to perms and facials to eyebrow
arching. Basically any service a person could find at a local salon or a
big city "day spa" can be found at SWTC.
Learning about the art of beauty is just a small step for students in the esthetics and cosmetology program, according to Amy Stoney and Rhonda
Cornwell.
Stoney, a 2000 River Ridge High School graduate and Cornwell, a 2000
Prairie du Chien High School graduate, say there is plenty more to learn
than just how to cut hair. Stoney and Cornwell both say they have learned
a lot about safety and sanitation.
Estheticians are licensed by the State of Wisconsin. They are highly
trained specialists that offer preventative care for the skin and the
body. They work with the dermatologists with the acne cases, especially
teenagers and adult acne. Estheticians are trained to do make up for
cancer patients, burn clients and covering birthmarks.
They are trained to do relaxing facials for all ages and types of skin.
They analyze your skin and choose products just for your skin. They also
retail products that they adjust especially for the client's skin type in
their lab. Their body treatments are detoxifying, contouring, removing dead skin cells, and relaxing treatments.
Stoney, a double major in cosmetology and esthetics , is in her second
year. She is one of the many students there who are completely comfortable
and confident in working with the public.
She talks of deep hydration, oxygen cocktails for the skin and smiles as
she talks about making someone's skin glow.
She says she really enjoys the esthetics program, although she didn't
even know what it was when she started in the cosmetology program last
year. The esthetics spa is a relaxing room, with dim lights and quiet music. She says it's stress relieving for her to work in the room, in
addition to being relaxing for the clients.
Cornwell, a cosmetology student will be done with the program in May.
She says the program is much more involved than she expected when she
started out, and the chemistry involved, for example with perming, really
surprised her.
She moves with the confidence of a seasoned beautician, while she talks of
learning advanced salon techniques and how much she enjoys coloring hair.
When asked if a person should be nervous about coming to the student salon
she is quick to say no. "We are graded on everything we do, so we are
always going to do our best," she says. "Plus, no one here is
afraid to ask for help if we need it."
Other students from the Prairie du Chien area currently in the esthetics
programs are Tanya Johnston, Lisa Heilmann and Melissa Baker.
Jahnke says she has been with the college since 1986 and has taught in all
the areas with the students. At the present time, she teaches all the esthetic classes. The other cosmetology instructors are Linda
Collins, Gerri Reuter and Deb Pickett. There are 16 students in their
first year of the two-year cosmetology program at SWTC, and 16 students
finishing their second year. There are currently nine estheticians and
four nail technicians There is a waiting list for the cosmetology program,
but Janke says at the present time an interested student may be able to
get into the esthetician program and take that first, while on the waiting
list. "I would encourage students that like working closely with
people," says Jahnke. "Communication skills are very
important."
For more information about the salon and their services, call (608)822-3262. |
| March 11, 2002 |
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Seneca on to State!
Changes to south end of Prairie du Chien...
New traffic signals working, speed limit reduced to 45
Newly-installed traffic signals at the intersection of US Highway 18 and
South Town Lane in Prairie du Chien will be flashing on Monday, March 11,
and the signals will be fully operational on Tuesday, March 12. They were
installed to help alleviate traffic congestion near the soon-to-be-open
Wal-Mart SuperCenter.
Department of Transportation crews installed and will maintain the new
signals. In addition to the new signals, the speed limit in the area in
front of
the new Wal-Mart store will be reduced to 45 (versus the current 55) miles
per hour. The lower speed limit extends approximately 1,200 feet past the
new traffic signals, and will provide a safer travelway for
drivers moving in and through the area.
New fisheries biologist in PdC is enjoying learning about the river
Patrick Short says even through he has been fishing since he could hold a
rod, it may very well take him the rest of his life to learn all there is
to know about the Mississippi River.
Short, the new Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologist in
Prairie du Chien, grew up just a half a block from the lake shore in the
Two Rivers area. His background includes commercial and charter fishing
and the military.
He is a graduate from UW-Stevens Point, and has a bachelor's degree in
biology and water resources and a master's in natural resources with a
emphasis in fisheries. His speciality is habitat.
His last career stop was working with fisheries in Woodruff.
He admits when he was young he usually throught the DNR was
"bad," but he now says he understands that waterways need to be
protected for everyone to enjoy.
"Water quality affects everyone," he says. "Regulating it
provides long term benefits for everyone."
Short replaces Kurt Welke, who left the position in 2000.
Short started doing recreational diving as a teen, but he has yet to
dive in the Mississippi. He is looking forward to his first time.
He is excited about his career, and says since he started Dec. 3, he has
been working hard to get up to speed on the many projects involving the
river, including the rehab of the Ambrough Slough.
He also wants to focus on community outreach and is available to speak to
youth groups. "The river is a wonderful place to learn," he
says. |
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