(Crookston, Minn.)- Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Senior Programs held its annual Foster Grandparent recognition luncheon at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston on Friday, April 14. Marley Melbye (Senior Programs Director) began the event by welcoming the Foster Grandparents and guests to the event. Jason Carlson (CEO) thanked all of the volunteers for the difference they
The Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Foster Grandparent Program held its annual recognition luncheon at the Crookston Eagles Club on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Jeanette Larson, Senior Programs Manager began the event by welcoming the Foster Grandparents and guests to the banquet. Jason Carlson, Tri-Valley’s CEO thanked all of the volunteers for the difference they are
Local Foster Grandparent In-service training puts spotlight on veterans serving through Senior Corps Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc’s. Foster Grandparent Program of NW MN, in partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), recognized veterans who have continued their service to America as Senior Corps volunteers. The event, held in Crookston on November 6,
The outstanding layperson in education award is an annual award that recognizes individuals for their significant impact on education. People who are nominated for this award volunteer a great deal of time and are not paid for their contributions to our district. This year I am proud to announce our 2015 Outstanding Layperson Award goes
(Article and photos courtesy of Laurie Swenson and the Fertile Journal) Although both have passed on, more than memories of two Foster Grandparents can be found at the Fertile-Beltrami School. In the pre-school classroom, five sets of Early Scholastic Readers were given in memory of Arlene Edlund. In the school library, a colorful painting serves
By Mathew McKay, Special to the Herald on Nov 5, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. To Hazel Trogstad, no one is ever too old to volunteer. The Fosston, Minn., resident is performing her 10th year of service after turning 79 in August. Once a high school library assistant, Trogstad now works with children at Magelssen Elementary
