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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1970
Page
15
Letter from Alvin Jambor president of Rock Valley Education Association denounces what he calls deliberate misreporting on teaching pay and conditions. He cites headlines about pay levels and teacher raises, questions coverage scope and urges fairer reporting for the benefit of students and schools.
Debbie Smith has been chosen Track Queen for RVHS to represent Rock Valley Community School in the conference contest. The conference Track Queen will be crowned at Sioux Center on May 14.
The GAA held monthly meetings on the second and fourth Monday with officers Helen Rook and Deb Smith co presidents. Deb Smith and Helen Rook lead seniors while Diane Smith and Carol Van Berkum head juniors. The group recently lost to Sioux Center's GAA after switching from volleyball to basketball.
Notice that a proposal presented to the City Council at the April 7 1970 regular meeting provides for the sale of real estate described as West Half of Lot Thirteen and East Half of Lot Fifteen all in Block Seven Original Flat of Rock atler to be sold by cash or terms. A hearing on the sale will be held May 1979 at 8:00 in the City Hall in Rock Valley Town. Mayor L Porter attested by City Clerk Robert Kautema.
Moon Maid this week highlights Rhonda Rhode who has orbiting RVHS for four years. She has participated in GRA throughout high school and been an active member of girls glee during freshman sophomore and senior years.
The Future Homemakers of America theme Neighbors Neat and Dear shaped events this year with RVHS student exchanges and Europe tour films by Iceland and Dwight Hansen. Officers included De Vander Pol president Bertha Kooima vice president Karen Gaver secretary Barb Witte treasurer Fayé Brunsting historian Kay Gaver recreation chairman Diane Smith music chairman Pat Buckley public relations Audrey Van Sirksum parliamentarian and Deb Buewer projects chairman. The Sweetheart Ball was held February 13 after a game, two KISD guests played records, and meetings were held monthly on the third Monday.
Rock Valley claimed their second straight Rockets title at the Dutchmen Relays on April 24, topping teams with strong showings across track events. Pete Van Noort, D. Lange, and T. Plueger led relay wins while De Bruin and Klein posted second places in sprint events. Rhonda, a senior active in school life, balanced athletics with drama, pep club, and hospital volunteer work, planning LPN training after graduation in Sioux Falls.
The final regular meeting of the Rock Valley FRA Chapter occurred April 8 at 7:30 led by President Curtis De Graaff. The session featured secretary and treasurer reports, a Corn Corner Safety Committee update, and a campaign speech by future office candidates ahead of the April 20 election.
A page of music ratings lists numerous solo and ensemble performances across instruments and voices including trumpets clarinets saxophones and drums. Readers names such as Rick Andrea Dennis Wayne Cheryl Glenda Hilda Donita and many others appear among student performers with notes of various groups and solos. The document ends with a note that the listings continue on Page 5.
The group discussed a car safety check with local highway patrol cooperation and referred it to the Community Service Committee for further investigation. Other items included field tips to visit places like a large farm in Iowa and a planned tug of war with teachers for later discussion. Meeting adjourned with recreation and refreshments. Reporter Roe Maaseen.
The article lists 85 native duck species in the Anatidze family and notes their webbed feet flat bills short legs and long necks. It recounts a Wednesday April 15 round-up at Rock Valley Community School with many Ire youngsters and mothers present as Mrs Vander Velde greeted the children while Mr Carlson a psychologist spoke. Cooks served coffee punch and cookies to guests.
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