Thursday, June 23, 2011

Volume 95; Number 2

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Clinton and LouClare Johnson celebrate 73 years together

Pictured are: front, LouClare and Clinton Johnson. Second row, Betty and Bonnie. Back row: Larry and Bev. By Rin Porter Surrounded by four of their six children, many of their 19 grandchildren, and lots of greatgrandchildren, Clinton and LouClare Johnson of Eagle Bend celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary last Saturday at their home. The Johnsons have lived on their farm south of town for 70 years, moving there in 1941. Clintons parents, Charles and Anna Johnson, who were born in South Dakota, rented the same farm for several years before Clinton and LouClare bought it. LouClares parents, Norris and Mable Thorud, farmed about a mile away from where she lives Continued on page 16.

By Rin Porter At its June 13 regular meeting, the Eagle Valley School Board learned from high school principal Barry Johnson that the district has won a $30,000 grant from Project Lead the Way. Project Lead the Way is a nonprofit organization that promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education. Middle schools and high schools applied for the grants through PLTWs STEM Implementation Fund (PSIF) that requires schools to prove their commitment to preparing students for jobs of the 21st century. PLTW partners with leading U.S. industries, professional associations, private and family foundations, and other philanthropic organizations to provide funding to schools through the PSIF. Minnesota schools will begin offering PLTWs STEM education courses, including Gateway To Technology and Pathway To Engineering, in Fall 2011. Only about 20 schools in Minnesota were selected for the STEM curriculum grants for 2011-2012. These schools will join the 185 Minnesota schools already in the program. Schools can receive additional funding in succeeding years if they apply and are approved. The EV districts grant will come from 3M and the Kern Foundation. Mr. Johnson said in a tele-

EV School District wins $30,000 grant from Project Lead the Way
phone interview that the money received this year will likely go to curriculum, special training for teachers, and special books. We havent decided definitely how to spend the money yet. Well likely launch a couple of classes at the high school this fall, and after that at the middle school, if we receive additional funding. Weve been told we are eligible for middle school funding and we will request that, he said. The EV district already has much of the equipment needed for the program. Also during the meeting Gene Booker gave an update on the cleaning, remodeling, and classroom moving activities going on at the Clarissa building in preparation for the relocation of the high school curriculum from Eagle Bend to Clarissa beginning this fall. He said the cafeteria had been cleaned and painted, and work on the offices of the elementary principal and three teachers classrooms had been finished. The office of the high Continued on page 16.

Browerville Days is June 24, 25

The Grand Parade on Saturday The 2011 Browerville Days will kick evening will feature many floats. off with the Senior Citizens Party at Including Browerville Alumni, Area the Liquor Store beginning at 1pm. At Fire Departments, Antique cars and this time the 2011 Senior King and Kids Games tractors, and of course, candy! Queen will be announced. Who will replace Ed and Alice Steinmnetz, the 2010 royalty,? Come and find out. See inside pages for a complete list of this years events.

The Swimming Pool Games on Friday offer plenty of fun for both children and parents.

WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

Wed. June 22 Showers 59/53 Thur. June 23 Partly Cloudy 68/52 Fri. June 24 Partly Cloudy 73/54 Sat, June 25 Partly Cloudy 73/56 Sun. June 26 Partly Cloudy 75/59 Mon. June 27 T-Storms 75/58 Tue. June 28 Partly Cloudy 71/57