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
Congratulations Grandma Dianne! FRIENDS OF EDUCATION were honored at a celebration in Thief River Falls. Lake of the Woods School Teachers picked Dianne Turgeon to receive this honor. Dianne lives in the Baudette area. She volunteers her time as “Grandma Dianne” to Kindergarten students. She enjoys listening to them read, helps them learn how to
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs held its annual recognition luncheon at the Crookston Eagles Club on Wednesday, October 8. The event acknowledged the hard work and dedication provided by so many generous individuals. All volunteers were recognized from new enrollees to those who have provided an outstanding 23 years of
It’s that time of year again. The weather is getting cooler and that means children and families are preparing to head back to school. Did you know that it’s not just students, teachers, administrators, etc. that are head back to school each fall? Foster Grandparents are also preparing for a fresh set of faces to
In 2014, the Corporation for National & Community Service is celebrating four decades of the Senior Companion Program. Borne out of a mission to provide meaningful volunteer service opportunities for low-income older persons to help others remain independent, the program has become a much needed service in a continuum of care for numerous frail individuals.
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.’s numerous programs and services serve thousands of individuals in our local communities and throughout Minnesota and even into North Dakota. The programs also work together to ensure their volunteers can get to those who utilize them. A perfect example of this is the collaboration between Tri-Valley’s Transportation Program and its Senior
Courtesy of Thirteen Towns, Fosston, MN Grandma Pearl gives a whole new meaning to “Meeting the Rule of Ninety.” The Rule of Ninety is a formula used to determine retirement benefits in the teaching profession. When the number of years of service combined with your age totals ninety years, you can qualify for full pension
Story courtesy of Jess Bengtson (Crookston Daily Times) http://www.crookstontimes.com/article/20131108/NEWS/131109632 Washington Elementary in Crookston has two extraordinary ladies who are part of the Foster Grandparent program. They come to Washington to help the children during and after school with reading, writing, and art projects. All teachers say these Grandmas are a “blessing.” Grandma Addie Woinarowicz started
