Jim Fowler, one of the world's best known naturalists, has presented information about wildlife and wilderness to the American public on television for more than 40 years. He brought his knowledge as well as several animal friends to an Eagle Elementary assemble for the students to enjoy. He first served with Marlin Perkins as co-host and later became host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, and also hosted Mutual of Omaha's Spirit of Adventure. Those programs received many awards including four Emmys and an endorsement by the National PTA for family viewing. In addition to ongoing appearances on many network talk shows, Fowler was the wildlife correspondent for NBC's Today Show since 1988 and he was a regular on the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Fowler was also featured on the Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom on Animal Planet "Magnificent Moments" special in 2007.
On behalf of Mutual of Omaha, Jim Fowler is actively involved in a nationwide conservation education program conducted at the local community level. This includes personal appearances in numerous cities each year to share conservation related messages.
Animals were provided by Kip and Stacey Smith of Wildlife Encounters in Gretna.
Jimmy the Japanese Snow Monkey is 4 years old.
Ally the American Alligator is 3 years old.
Larry the Ringtail Lemur is actually named Julian (like in Madagascar) but everyone calls him Larry! He is just 1 year old.
Zippy the Fennec Fox is 10 years old.
This Albino Burmese Python is 10 years old and 10 feet long! He would not have survived in the wild because he wouldn't be able to camouflage himself.
11 Students were picked to hold the Burmese Python. They did it with much more enthusiasm then I would have!
The kids were then allowed to ask Jim Fowler some questions. They had some really good ones...
"How do you get a job like yours?"
"Have you taken care of white tigers?"
"Have you worked with Gorillas?"
As a matter of fact he traveled with the crew that filmed "Gorillas In The Mist". He lived with them for a while. He said the average gorilla there weighed 400-500 pounds!
He was also a guest on the Seinfeld show! If you are a fan, it was the episode where George hurt a squirrel and had to take care of it for the sake of his new girlfriend. Kramer was hosting a new show out of his apartment and George was a guest with his injured squirrel. Jim Fowler was also a guest and brought a hawk......remember now?
A big THANK YOU for bringing such a great experience to all those that got to participate!
One of the After School Enrichment programs that was offered at Eagle Elementary was golf lessons given by the Head Pro at Woodland Hills. What a treat! I think I had more parents call to see if they could be included than I had kids ask about it!
Due to only one staff being able to help out we were limited to 12 kids participating with this class. They were having a great time by the time I got there to take some pictures!
2009 Fun Run/Walk
The Parents and Teachers of Eagle Elementary (PTE) invite you to celebrate family fitness by participating in our May 16th, 2009 run!
There will be a 10K race starting at 8:00am, a 5K run/walk starting at 10:00am and a 1 mile student run starting at 11:00am.
Entries must be received or postmarked by Friday, May8th. $15.00 per entrant for the 10k/5k and $6.00 for the student run. All entrants will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Be sure to mark your size on the entry form. A separate entry form in required for each participant. Make checks payable to the PTE. Entry forms can be acquired at Eagle Elementary School or by emailing Wendi Retzlaff at wendi.retzlaff@hotmail.com This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Online registration is available at www.active.com (search for "Eagle Fun Run") for an additional fee.
If your entry is received after May 8th, each participant will pay a $5.00 late fee. You will receive a t-shirt, but we do not guarantee it will be available the day of our race.
AWARD: prizes will be given in the 10K race and the 5K run/walk.
In the 10K race, the top three men and women finishers will receive gift certificates as follows: 1st - $75.00, 2nd - $50.00 and 3rd - $25.00
In the 5K run/walk, the top three men and women finishers will receive gift certificates as follows: 1st - $25.00, 2nd - $20.00 and 3rd - $15.00.
At the conclusion of the one-mile run/walk we will enter all student finishers in a raffle. The Eagle Elementary class with the highest percentage of participation will celebrate with a pizza party!
After the race we will have a refreshments for all participants!
NO SKATERS, BIKERS OR DOGS ALLOWED.
STROLLERS MAY BE USED IN THE 5K AND STUDENT RUN ONLY. Stroller children are free.
RACE RESULTS: Race results will be available on line at www.active.com. Results will not be mailed.
Please direct questions regarding this race to PTE Playground Committee Representative, Wendi Retzlaff, at wendi.retzlaff@hotmail.com This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
All proceeds from this race will benefit Eagle Elementary's Playground Renovation. For details about how you can further support this renovation, please contact:
PTE Playground Committee Chair, Sara Martin (402) 489-6891, E-mail: aligart@windstream.net
OR Eagle Elementary Principal, Dottie Heusman, School Office Phone: (402) 781-2210, E-mail: dheusman@esu6.org
Eagle Vision, Inc Awarded Cass County Tourism Grant
Patti Wenzel, Eagle Vision President has announced that Eagle Vision has been awarded a $ 2,500.00 Matching Grant for the promotion of Eagle Days 2009. This grant will allow Eagle Vision to do Marketing to promote our events during Eagle Days. We will be doing mailings, radio spots, billboard ads and other various forms of marketing based on the guidelines from Cass County Tourism. We are excited to reach out to spread the word to other communities about Eagle Days, and draw newcomers to our town.
You have probably seen the side box asking for volunteers for Eagle Fun Days (which is just around the corner!) on this website. To go along with that, Eagle Vision is in need of volunteers to help work at the firework tent located in front of the Corner Cafe. This is a Great fundraising opportunity but needs a lot of volunteers to make it work. All funds go to Eagle Vision to help support our FABULOUS Fun Day! Please, call Rhonda Halvorsen to get signed up (or sign up online)! Rhonda Halvorsen (cell) 430-1193 or Cafe 781-2333.