Grandma's Brag Corner Featured Baby and Local 4-H Notes
The brag corner spotlights Katherine Torrence of Anchorage Alaska at one year old with family ties to Oklahoma grandparents. The piece also reflects 4-H leader guidance on parental involvement, training, recognition, and strategies to balance gender participation. A $50 Booster Bucks winner was Bill Rasmussen with another drawing planned for $25 next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherinen Torrence
David Torrence
Anchorage
Alaska
Russell David
Katherine
Gilbert Beckham
McAlester
Oklahoma
George Torrence
Graettinger Booster Bucks
Bill Rasmussen
Viking Roots Lead to Dakotas and Iowa Settlement
The article traces Norse exploration from Iceland to Vineland and Greenland, notes Columbus's voyage opening the New World, and describes immigrant settlement in Old Town Emmetsburg and near Des Moines River areas. It highlights Irish and Danish arrivals, sod breaking, cattle and grain farming, and the rich soil that attracted settlers to South Walnut and Lost Island Township, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iceland
Fric the Red
Greenland
Eric the Red
Eric
Leif Fricson
Leif
Columbus
North America
New World
England
Ireland
Scandinavia
America
Dakotahs
Minnesota
Iowa
Europe
Dwight McCarty
Old Town
Emmetsburg
Spirit Lake
Des Moines
Grachtinger
South Walnut
Lost Island Township
4-H Word A study aude by Natalie Straub atey
Natalie Straub atey from University of Wop examined several factor in a small study on 4 H word a study aude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aude
Natalie Straub
Atey
University of Wop. Comin
Wisdom in Parenting: Active vs Less Active Parents Compared
A study examines differences between highly involved and less involved parents, assessing characteristics linked to active engagement with children. Researchers track time spent on school tasks, communication patterns, and participation in extracurricular activities to identify distinguishing traits and potential impacts on child development.
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Don's Community Calendar Highlights November Events
On Saturday November 26 free dances at the American Legion and Hillcrest Country Club mark community celebrations including Ma and Mu Francis Schenklein's 25th wedding anniversary with music by Keyboard Queen from 9 to 1. Week includes Womans Club Style Show Santa's Fashion Workshop and Sugar Plum Tea at Hikknest Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Hillcrest Country Club
Francis Schenklein
Keyboard Queen
Womans Club
Hikknest Country Club
United Methodist
Snow-Twister's Notes Sign Up for Safety Course
There is still time to sign up for the Snowmobiler's Safety Course. Call Richard Herke at 859-3484. The Snow-Twister's next regular meeting is set for December 14 and will include a Soup Supper. All plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Herke
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vuask
Booster
Hood
Joe Gabrielson
Sheree
Don’s
Market Report
Snow-Twister
Miracle
Er Aden Rie
Iene Go
Igers Wiebie
Folger
Skippy
Jeno
N Gol
Kraft Pure Bottle
Morrell
Pe Ite Pty Ale
Rose Mik
Rosemilk
Jug
Nabisco
Keebler
RICK
Mrs. Grimes
Oreida
Kix
Clover Farm
ABC
Chi
del Monte
Pan
Hormel
Tuffy Dog Food
Ca Gar
ABC Stores
Cave
Clover Farm Bread
MR. Coffee
Pillsbury
Bottle Butterworths Isvrup
Oscar Mayer
Abe
Graettinger
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