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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1977
Page
4
The Pirate Press is edited by Jackie Kulow and John Millen with faculty adviser Sallie White and photo adviser Mike LaVelle.
Graettinger defeated Ruthven 75 to to with J W Boys down Ruthven. Ron Sampson scored 11 rebounds many. Tom Kulow led with 18 points, Pat Brobst added 16, Dan Berven and Terry Heller tallied 2 each, Tim Leners 9, Mike Millen 4, Brian Weber 4, Dave Elsenbast 4, Scott Reynolds 5. Ruthven coach Ted Yarnes praised improvement after Christmas vacation.
Editorial stresses the danger of uncleared sidewalks for children and the elderly as snow blocks paths and forces pedestrians into streets. It urges residents to shovel promptly to reduce injuries and make winter enjoyable and injury free.
Three weeks before vacation the school changed P E to co-ed classes replacing all male or female groups. The shift aligns with a future state requirement for mixed gender participation. Activities include volleyball ping pong and bowling.
Speech students train for contest later this month entering One Act Play Reader's Theatre Mime Duet Acting and Choral Reading Coaches Mrs Gail Showman and Miss Sue Gronemeyer oversee the program District Large Group Contest is January 22 Division I winners advance to State Large Group Contest on February 5
The Electronic Industries Association advises unplugging TVs and disconnecting antennas when away for long periods. Consider calculator use before buying, ensuring read-out and buttons fit. Keep outdoor antennas away from power lines, ground the antenna mast, and install a lightning arrester in the lead-in circuit.
Graettinger Community School posts a hot lunch schedule from Monday January 10 to Friday January 14. Meals include Bar-B-Q weiners, turkey and noodle casserole, meat loaf, pizza, and sandwiches with sides such as chips, green beans, corn, fruit, gelatin, and milk with no school on Friday.
By Carol Crocker Emmet County 4-H Council hosts a January session at the Extension office titled How Mature Are You. It presents a 14 question self audit on maturity, with scoring to indicate levels from above average to weak. Participants are urged to discuss results in a 4-H meeting.
The Music Department begins Swing Choir tryouts this week with dance or routine options. Allen Zevenbergen will judge many hopefuls to fill spots left by last year’s graduates. Schedule includes Feb 2 Vocal Clinic at Graettinger, March 5 Ellis Street Swing Choir Clinic at Mankato, and March 15-16 Swing Show plus spring concert carnival and group contests.
The National Child Safety Council has received donations from Palo Alto County organizations for child safety materials to be distributed countywide. Since 1958 the County Sheriff's Department sponsors the program, distributing nine training manuals to K- seventh graders and folders for K-12 students on safety topics. Materials are free, funded by local businesses and groups, through the Safety Council, a federal tax-exempt nonprofit.
Iowa Lakes Community College outlines a wide range of financial aid funds for current and prospective students. The report lists numerous grants, loans, and work programs with specific dollar amounts for the 1976-77 year and notes a slight funding increase expected for 1977-78. Contact the Financial Aid Office at Estherville or Emmetsburg for details.
A compilation of brief poems by Paulette Frick Coral Westergard Jerry Schealler Pam Thu John Brown Sue Ellis Cynthia Carlin Kathy McQuown Marcie Stiles explores feelings pollution snow and daily life. The verses present everyday images with concise, rhythmic lines.
Graettinger J V girls improved to 5-2 with a 66-42 win over Ruthven on Monday January 3. Pam Rients led with 28 points and 5 rebounds, Lori Spies added 14 points, while Kathy Kulow scored 16 with 8 rebounds. Graettinger shot 48 percent to Ruthven's 51 percent.
The schedule lists multiple January events across schools including varsity and junior varsity basketball games at West Bend Harris Lake Park Little Rock Terril S. Valley Mallard and Emmetsburg plus wrestling meets in Elmore Lake Park and Albert City. A book fair runs January 17 to 19 with other events such as a Dorian Music Festival and district debates. No school on January 14.
Researchers note the snail's foot skin is exceptionally tough enabling it to move across razor sharp edges without harm. This unusual adhesion and protection may inform biomimetic material studies and soft robotics development.
At Mitchellville Girls Training School, librarian Michele Brodeen, 27, inspires about 50 students by expanding the paperback collection, arranging author visits, and guiding literacy projects. She emphasizes accessible, nonthreatening books and fosters student engagement through informal mentorship and in-library activities.
Snowmobiling often requires out of state travel and winter scarcity. Follow DOT rules for lighting coupling chain and annual license. Use winch or help to load, secure with metal bars or heavy chain, lock bed, cover for transport, check lights and bearings, carry a spare tire, and drive normal highway speeds for a safe trip.
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