Future for America: Illinois youths observe National FFA Week
More than 16 900 Illinois youth will mark National FFA Week February 21 to 28. The Future Farmers of America promotes agriculture, leadership, citizenship, and service. FFA growth since 1928 spans the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands with 485 700 members today.
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National FHA HERO Week Promotes Vocational Education
The National FHA HERO Week theme Reaching Out Through Vocational Education spotlights more than half a million FHA and HERO members exploring family community and career roles. Cindy Peska notes millions have benefited from FHA since its 31 year history guiding high school homemaking and related occupations. Sterling officers include president Cindy Peska and vice president Debbie Stull.
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Valentine’s Day puzzle word list teaser
A playful Valentine’s Day puzzle lists 15 connected words including hearts, roses, kisses, sweetheart, cupid, love, valentines, and party. The activity invites readers to spot terms across, up and down, backwards, forwards, or diagonally in a themed grid.
Magic memory Valentine note
A personal poem expressing unique warmth and love. The writer thanks the recipient for heartwarming moments and springtime beauty, saying they love them and wishing a Happy Valentine’s Day.
Who Was St. Valentine Really In Rome
St. Valentine was a priest in Rome around 206 A.D. jailed for aiding persecuted Christians. He reportedly cured his jailer’s daughter of blindness before beheading at Palatine Hill. Romans later named Porto Valentini after him and Christians used the day to honor his memory.
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