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PERU, IL – Many parents are choosing science camps to keep their kids engaged during the summer break and to give them a head start with in-demand STEM skills. Starting May 23, Illinois Valley parents will have a chance to enroll their kids in the free and popular Summer Science Camp which is sponsored by …
Summer camps are an exciting opportunity for children to expand their horizons and explore new interests. Illinois Valley Community College offers a variety of in-person and online summer camp courses for students in LaSalle, Peru, Oglesby, and the surrounding area. IVCC camp instructors encourage young students to pursue their passion for art, cooking, science, technology, …
Background:A city located in the United States was investigating high lead levels in their system with lead levels of 17 ppb which is over the U.S. EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) action level of 15 ppb. During the investigation, the city also changed their coagulant from ferric sulfate to poly-aluminum chloride to reduce the …
BACKGROUND Kootenai-Ponderay Sewar District located near Sandpoint, Idaho, was trying to control hydrogen sulfide corrosion and odor at two lift stations and several manholes. The source of the problems was from a pressure sewer line that was being discharged into a gravity line below a manhole. The pressure sewer line consists of discharge from a …
PERU, IL – Carus unveils the Giving Fence, a new community initiative providing new and gently used winter apparel to those in need. The Giving Fence is available to the public, with an invitation to take what you need or leave what you can as the weather turns colder. Community members are encouraged to donate …
PERU, IL – Illinois STEM expert, Anila Gill, says America’s education system needs to teach children how to solve real world problems. “This is a big problem,” according to Gill. “We have a STEM world economy and if America is to remain competitive with a good quality of life, then our kids must get the …
PERU, IL – Some teachers like to stay away from the classroom during their summer vacation. But not LaSalle-Peru Township High School science teacher Angelique Depenbrock. Over the past twenty-five years she has signed up to instruct for many science camps in Wisconsin and Illinois. This year marks her second time to help with the Summer …
PERU, IL – Illinois science teacher and farmer, Dan Fitzpatrick, knows a thing or two about science camps. He has designed more than 100 such camps. This is his fifth year as Camp Director for the Summer Science Camp in Peru, Illinois. “The Carus-sponsored camp is absolutely my favorite I’ve ever designed,” says Fitzpatrick. “It’s …
Camp Registration for 2021 is now closed. Illinois Valley area parents can register their kids for the 19th annual Summer Science Camp Saturday, May 22 at 8:30 a.m. This year’s registration is online, so it will be quick and easy. The link for parents to register their child for science camp will be posted below starting at 8:30 …
The virtual 2021 Responsible Care® & Sustainability Conference & Expo held by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) recognized chemical industry leaders for their exceptional environmental, health, safety and security performance and commitment. Carus proudly was awarded the Responsible Care Facility Safety Award for both our LaSalle and Belmont manufacturing facilities. Carus for an outstanding response to …
