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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1977
Page
3
The group walked to an adult learning center where cooking, cleaning, laundry, and home skills were taught. Participants studied math with money and reading aiming for independence before moving to cottages where younger learners practice living with others. Three daily shifts record progress on four charts.
Mr and Mrs Earnest Skattebo and Mr and Mrs Duane Kropf hosted a Saturday dinner at Kimballton after attending the Fifth Plains Regional Conference on Reading in Lincoln Nebraska. Nineteen states were represented with 1450 attendees. The Plains region spans North Dakota South Dakota Kansas Nebraska Minnesota Iowa and Missouri. The next conference is set for Kansas City March 30 to April 1 1978. Mr and Mrs Ed Graettinger also attended the conference.
Information from the University of Iowa announces varied summer programs for high school students, including college credit options and trips to campuses and labs across the United States Canada and Mexico. Contact 859 3397 for details. Ayrıca Berklee College of Music offers summer programs and notes many notable musicians’ ties. Community events include College of Saint Teresa Open House April 30 from 9 AM to 4 PM, Mason City La James College Mini Class April 18, Nine-to-Four, and Creighton University nursing program information via the guidance office. The Summer CETA program at Iowa Lakes Community College provides work opportunities for ages 14 to 21 with eligibility guidelines set by economic need.
Letters from readers oppose Senate File 300 aiming at school district reorganization and 600 student thresholds by 1982. The discussions urge citizens to contact legislators, with calls for local control and a plan for essential subjects. The Iowa Lakes SCORE group meets April 14 offering free management counseling to small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Easter items list playful bets and quips from Barb Green and others. Mentions Bubs-A free trip to West 601 6th Avenue North in Eville, GT, B.N.-Two Mad Dogs chasing the Easter Bunny, Track Teams with blue ribbons, G.H.S. students no school, sunflower seeds prize, orange and black eggs in a ship shaped basket, and Mrs. White completing the annual Easter bunny task.
LeAnn Olesen reports the high school will stage Mash on April 25 and 26 at 7 30 p.m. in the gym. The cast has practiced hard and hopes many will attend.
Jim Graettinger urges advance ticket purchases for the Buddy Rich jazz concert less than a month away. Tickets priced at 4 090 for adults and 3 50 for students may be bought at Clover Farm and Kraft Music Store locations in Estherville Spencer and Worthington Minnesota.
Cindy Eaton and Michele Gilbaugh report that junior and senior high students were treated to guest speaker Don Lonie on March 31. Lonie spoke on teenage life and problems, delivering humor that amused both students and faculty throughout his talk.
Shelly Cox reports on Ms. Joan Dawson's Child Development class trip on March 13 to Emmetsburg Hospital and the Peter Pan School in Burt. Students toured the delivery room and nursery, then explored the Arts and Crafts Center where residents make pottery blankets yarn goods and more.
High school band joined six clinics at the Woody Herman Clinic in Algona Iowa with six focus sessions saxophone trombone trumpet rhythm arranging and improvisation The night concert featured Woody Hermans band performing Pavane Wood Choppers Ball and Four Brothers The trip was deemed worthwhile by students and Mr Paul Lehmann
Graettinger High School boys track opened the spring with a fourth place finish at the West Bend Relays. West Bend led with 54 points, South Clay 40, Burt 30, Graettinger 28 in a 13-team field. Mike Masters won two hurdles events, Randy Rients set a school record in the 100, and teammates contributed in shots, relays, and distance events. Head coach Ted Yarnes praised effort and predicted further improvement as Graettinger heads to Pocahontas for the 48th Pocahontas Relays next week.
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