THE WALSH COUNTY PRESS • WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2017
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News and Notes from
Park River Area School
Thur. May 4"
Wed. May ,o
Meals are subject
to change without notice
EDMORE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
(EDMOI~.)
Served Daily: Skim milk, salad
bar option, whole wheat
products
Thurs- B: pancakes, satrce L:
baked potatoes, chili, broccoli,
cheese, diced ham, shredded
cheese, dinner roll, sauce
Fri- B: breakfast taco L: corn
dogs, beans, chips, fruit
Mon- B: French toast sticks,
sauce L: BBQ'S, French fries,
beans
Tues- B: caramel rolls L:
macaroni, ham & cheese hot
dish, carrots, dinner rolls, sauce
Wed- B: HB eggs, toast, sauce L:
vegetable beef soup, assorted
sandwiches, crackers, sauce
FORDVILLE-LANKIN
SCHOOL
(FORDVILLE)
Milk, bread, and salad bar or
yeS. trny are served daily.
Thurs- B: French toast L: chef
salad w/assorted toppings,
breadsficks, fresh fruit
Fri- B: raised donuts, assorted
cereal L: hot ham & cheese on
19un, macaroni salad, fresh fruit
Mon'- B: assorted cereal, toasf L:
taco salad w/assorted toppings,
fruit cups
IMes- B: fried eggs, toast L:
meatballs, mashed potatoes
w/gravy, green beans, fresh
fruit
Wed- B: waffles, syrup L: BBQ
pork sandwiches, baked beans,
potato salad, fniit sauce
MINTO PUBLIC SCHOOL
(MINTO)
Pruits, vegetables, milk, peanut
butter, jelly, and bread served
with all meals.
Thurs- B: eggs, hash brogvns,
sausage links, toast L: pancakes
or French toast, scrambled eggs,
sausage links, oJ
LAKE REGION STATE COLI,EGE
Fri- B: burritos L: Philly
s .~dwich, tater tots
Mon- B: pancakes on a stick,
syrup L: grilled cheese
sandwiches, tomato soup i
Tues- B: french toast, syr~al~*L:
ttirkey cheddar cheese burgers,
macaroni salad
Wed- B: cereal, toast L:
meatballs * gravy, mashed
potatoes, dinner roll
PARK RIVER AREA
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
(PARK RIVER)
Bread, sun butter, jelly, fruit,
salad bar, and milk served daily.
Thurs- B: cereal, toast L: taco in
a bag, corn, watermelon (Mrs.
Forsgren's 1st Gr.)
Fri- B: WG muffin
(chocolate/blueberry L: mini
corn dogs, beans
Mort- B: omelets L: pizza
pockets, carrots
Tues- B: scrambled eggs, toast L:
chicken drummies, triangle
potatoes (Mr. Omdahl's 4th Gr.)
Wed- B: breakfast pizza L:
turkey & bacon wraps, potato
UNIVERSITY (:IF DUBUQUE
VALLEY- EDINBURG K-4
(HooFLE)
Fresh ve~..gies (lettuce, broccoli,
carrots, cucumbers, celet~r),
fruit and milk served at each
meal. Peanut Butter and Jelly
sandwiches offered as an
alterna~ve to the entree.
VALLEY-EI)INBURG JUNIOR HIGH
Thurs- ham & potato soup,
sandwiches
Fri- hamburgers, French fries,
baked beans
Mon- spaghetti, breadsticks,
peas
Tues- chicken fajitas, black
beans
Wed- pancakes, bacon, eggs
VALLEY- EDINBURG
MIDDLE SCHOOL
(CRYSTAL)
Salad bar, fruit, milk served at
each meal.
Thurs- chicken strips, macaroni
& cheese; baked beans
Fri- soft shell tacos, refried
beans
Mon- ham subs, assorted chips,
cauliflower
Tues- taco in a bag, refried
beans
Wed- chili, grape uncrustables
VALLEY- EDINBURG
HIGH SCHOOL
(EDINBURG)
Bread, milk, fruit, vegsie bar, .
dessert, peanut butter and jelly
served with aH meals.
Thurs- hash brown bake
w/ham, carrots, WG dinner
roll
Fri- hot dogs on WG bun,
beans, cookie
Mon- hamburger patty on
WG bun, tomato, cheese slice,
macaroni salad
Tues- macaroni & cheese,
dinner roll, corn, green beans
Wed_- soup choice, assorted
sandwiches
By Edna Sailor
It has been a whirlwind number
of days for Beck-Sherven-Post
members and some North Dako-
ta Boys State and Girls state lead-
ers. William Wilber and Marlys
Aubol joined forces with three
young representatives who vol-
unteered to visit area schools with
information about American Le-
gion Boys State and Girls State op-
portunities.
Even Kritzberger, age 19 from
Hillsboro, 18-year-old Samantha
Nordmark from Rolla and Dawson
Schefter, 18, from Langdon vol-
unteered to visit over 20 area
schools. The group disseminated
information about the program
and encouraged high school jun-
iors to attend the programs in
• June of this year.
Boys and Girls State programs
are described as an exciting week-
long program that gives partici-
pants a firsthand experience run-
ning state government. There are
no lectures, no classrooms -just
hands on situations that let par-
ticipants take charge and make de-
cisions. The program seeks young
men and women who have com-
pleted their junior year of high
school and are willing to work to-
gether in competitions and devel-
op your talents and leadership
skills. Participants meet new peo-
ple and experience campus life.
North Dakota Boys State alum-
ni include state leaders in business,
law and medicine. Also included
are former and current Members
of Congress including former gov-
ernor and United States Senator
John Hoeven, former Governor
and United States Agriculture Sec-
retary Ed Schafer, Governor Doug
Burgum and legendary champi-
onship Chicago Bulls and L.A.
Lakers coach Phil Jackson. Gov-
ernor Burgum will attend the 2017
Boys State session.
Senator Heidi Heitkamp is an
Photo: Submitted
Above: R011a High School senior Samanlha Nordmark, left, speaks to a
class lull of students dudng a recent Inp across lhe state promolJng Amer-
ican Legion Boys and Girls State. At dght is Even Kdlzberger from Hills-
boro.
using government as the tool,"
Wilber said.
Despite the fact proponents
know the mere mention of gov-
ernment or anything close to it
may cause eyes to roll, there is no
shortage of excitement for the
programs from attendees.
"Boys State completely
changed my life. The American
Legion sees the potential in young
men and women and gives them
an opportunity to explore it. The
program brings together youth
from all corners of the state and
gives them the opportunity to cre-
ate run their own govern-
ment. From Governor, legisla-
tors, ag commissioner and mayors,
participants learn the responsi-
bilities of each office. For me it
showed me that I had the potential
enthusiastic support of the Girls
State program. She has attended to make meaningful changes in my
..... .sessiQn%fpryegs community, state and country,"
"past and:will again attend the *KHtzberger said.
2017 session. Local volunteer and Unit Morn
William Wilber joined the at Girls state for the past six years,
group to help encourage youth and Maryls Aubol was in the thick of
is among Legion and Auxiliary things as she met and shared ideas
proponents of the programs many withthe visiting youth.
benefits. "I love my role at Girls State. I
"Participants are able to earn enjoy welcoming the girls who
high school credits for being in the may not have been away from
program. They are also eligible for home for the first time. Many
scholarships available only to par- youth come to the setting for the
ticipants, but increase eligibility for first time maybe not understand-
still other scholarships. Those ing what it is all about. Elections
who enlist in the military may earn for city, county and state govern-
an extra stripe. To get an even bet- ment elections, participants are
ter feel for the program and its ad- drawn into the leadership roles and
vantages visit the Facebook pages learn quickly what those respon-
for Girls State and Boys state, sibilities are. They also have an op-
Both programs are a terrific portunity to make new friends
leadership training opportunity and from that point they learn
about government in a fun way
with some skits and pep rallies. As
they work together ekploring gov-
ernment, many bonds are created
between the girls and many who
may have been shy about coming
in the first place do not want to
leave their new friends when it is
over. They are able to see how the
experience is valuable to them,"
Aubol said.
Eighteen year old Samantha
Nordmark from Rolla couldn't
wait to lace up her shoes and get
out on the recruitment trail with the
group.
"I have gained so much from
North Dakota Gifts State. This pro-
gram changed my life. After at-
tending the program, I have ma-
tured into a much more civic
minded community member with
a new respect for the American Le-
gion and Auxiliary members. I
'have gained some new leader-
ship skills and opportunities as
well. I now volunteer my time
across the state to help promote the
program to high school Juniors in
hope they, too, will decide to at-
tend Girls State because I know it
will change their lives, too," Nord-
mark said.
The dates for the 2017 Boys
and Girls State are scheduled for
June 11 through 16. However,
Boys State is held at the North
Dakota State College of Science in
Wahpeton. Girls State is held at the
University of North Dakota in
Grand Forks. More information
and registration forms are available
at www.NDGirlsState.org or
www.NDBoysState.org.
"A" Honor ltoll Megan Oberg (10) Jayden Brolliar (tl)
Paige Anderson (12) Dylan DuBois (10) Sierra Jenson (11)
Haley Ashpole (12) Grace Ashpole (9) Paige Laxdal (11 )
Mikayla Fingarson (12) Brendan Durand (9) Brody Nelson (11)
Hailey Jackson (12) Dylan Feltman (9)
Sayler Jenson (12) Nathan Gillesha .miner (9)Anna Vasel (11 )
Brooklyn Johnson (12) Tyler Jackson (9) Trey Barker (10)
Rachel Jonasson (12) Grace Kertz (9) Andrew Hurt (10)
Morgan Laxdal (12) Jaiden Kringstad (9) Lindsey Iverson (10)
Adam Oberg (.12) Mafia Myrdal (9) Jessie O'Hara (10)
Shawn Olson (12) Kaylee Pastorek (9) James O'Toole (10)
Shayla Rouland (12) Emilee Reilly (9) isaac Oberg (10)
Emily Swanson (12) Hunter Sobolik (9) Bailey Phelps (10)
Amber Gemmill (11) Carley Reilly (10)
Rachel Klose (11) "B" Honor Roll Christian Duff (9)
Alexandra Knutson (1 I) Trenton Aune (12) "
Courtney Loftsgard (11) Christian DuBois (12) Luke Estad (9)
Taylor Reilly (11) Tyler Harmesson (12) Ercrique Garza (9)
Casey Vargason (1,1) Dalton Johnson (12) Hailey Hurtt (9)
Abby Zidon (11) Steven McCollum (12) McKenzie Sapa (9)
Zach Larson (10) John Weeks (12) Connor Slama (9)
Photo: Submitted
By Jennifer Burchill to stand, and our newest addi-
PARK RIVER, ' N.D. .-- tion, wobble stools, which allow
When Luke walked into his third students to rock as they sit.
grade classroom for the first One of my favorite parts of
time, he thought, "Where are all flexible seating is that students
the desks?" Tyler thought, "This are given responsibility and
is weird and different from a ownership. We have 6 expecta-
normal elassroom." tions the students follow, and the
Flexible seating is a popular rest is up to them. It has been
word among many teachers in fascinating to see how the stu-
the "21 st Century Classroom." dents take the initiative to move
Essentially, it means that there when they need to or try a dif-
are no traditional desks. Instead, ferent spot. Being almost en-
there are various types of furni- tirely through the year, many of
ture to accommodate all stu- the students in my class still say
dents. The students get to choose flexible seating is their favorite
where they sit throughout the part of third grade, and they love
day and decide where they learn being able to choose where they
best. As a first year teacher after sit. Allison says, "I have spent
doing extensive research, I de- many years in desks. Flexible
cided to dive right in. Some of seating has givenme a whole
the furniture options we have in different view of learning."
our room are a table for sitting Editor's Note: Burchill is a
on the floor, bathmats and clip- third grade teacher at Park
boards, stools, ball chairs, places RiverArea Elementary School
Lake Region names honors
DEVILS LAKF_ , N.D. -- Lake Region State College has released
its honor lists for Fall 2016. Students who maintained a 4.00 grade
point average are named to the President's list. Students who main-
tained high academic standings between 3.25 and 4.00 are named to
the Dean's list.
The following students were named to the LRSC President's List:
Flanders,Devin Everett ............................ Minto, ND
Kennelly, Karly. ................................... ,. Graflon, ND
Swartz,Hannah Elizabeth ................. Park River, ND
Lake Region State College Dean's List for Fall 2016.:
Hanson,Jaden Lee ................................. Grafton, ND
Hanson,Jillian Briana ............................ Grafton, ND
Jehlicka,Hope Danielle ....................... Fordville, ND
Langerud,Josh James ............................. Hoople, ND
Moore,Karissa K ................................... Grafton, ND
Area student earns degree
DUBUQUE, Iowa-- The Uni- of psychology and assistant to the
versity of Dubuque held a De- vice president for academic affairs
cember Commencement Cere- on diversity at delivered the
mony on Thursday, Dec. 15, in Commencerraent address titled
Heritage Center's John and Alice "Prepared for the Successful and
Butler Hall on campus. Degrees
were conferred upon 127 under- Rewarding Life."
graduate and 48 graduate stu- Local students included: Vic-
dents, toria Adriano of Grafton, N.D.,
Henry Grubb, PhD, professor Bachelor of Science
"A" Honor Roll
Lucia Garza (8)
Chloe Gemmill (8)
Meghan Lorton (8)
Zoe Muccatira (8)
Katelyn Oberg (8)
Alex Swanson (8)
Brayden Johnson (7)
Ella Kittelson (7)
Jordan Labine (7)
Jayse Larson (7)
Lukas Pastorek (7)
Wyatt Sobolik (7)
"B" Honor Roll
Tyson Backer (8)
Joey Bjomson (8)
Emma Johnson (7)
Kendra Hanness0n (8)
Jesse Johnson (8)
Caleb Kartes (8)
Hannah Oberg (8)
Nyssa Santo (8)
Emily Steinman (7)
Lucas Anderson (7)
Gwyneth Wieler (7)
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