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Wednesday, 29 April 2009 08:49 |
By Buck Traxler, I-O Editor
 NUMBER ONE Carol Mielke, a first grade teacher at Meadowlark School, was named the Outstanding Teacher of the Year for District 10. She was presented her award by last years winner Janie McFarland (L) and school trustee Jan Carter during an awards ceremony at Meadowlark School on Wednesday. I-O Photo by Buck Traxler
Going on 13 years, the program began in order to recognize personnel staff who are deserving of a special honor.
Jill Johnson, the vice chairman of the school trustees welcomed all the teachers and certified staff to the day’s event.
Before the awards were presented former Conrad High School student Nicole Lindberg sang Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and received a standing ovation. She also sang a second number later in the program.
Superintendent of School Lynn Utterback commented, “I heard her sing at the Chamber banquet and knew she had to entertain here.”
Carol Mielke, a first grade instructor at Meadowlark School for 13 years was honored as the Outstanding Teacher of the Year.
She was presented her award by last year’s winner Janie McFarland and school trustee Jan Carter.
She joins other certified staff beginning with Bill Jimmerson, Chuck Powers, Cheryl Schlepp, Linda Garnett, Carol Gunderson, Tara Thielman, Monica Tomayer, Jim Carroll, Debbie Perry, Beth Ann Bolmeier, Carol Brownell, and Janie McFarland.
A number of personnel were recognized for their length of time working in the District. Called up by Elementary Principal Craig Barringer, CHS Principal Ken Larson and PVS Principal Greg Jensen presented service pins.
A five-year pin went to Karen Grubb; 10-year pins were awarded to Dan Brown, Kay LaBarre, and Gavin Grammar. |
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Wednesday, 29 April 2009 08:45 |
Pondera County commissioners, on Wednesday morning, approved a roofing project contract with Treasure State Roofing, Inc., for the Pondera County Senior Center on Virginia St.
The contract is for $53,625. Commissioner Sandy Broesder commented, “It was less than half of what we anticipated.”
The project passed on a 2-0 vote.
The commissioners all moved to authorize Clerk and Recorder Janice Hopes to proceed with official notices to owners and interested parties having delinquent taxes for the tax years 2004 and before that, beginning on May 24.
The authorization was OKed on a 2-0 vote.
Commissioner Johnson announced that the school boundaries bill had become law. It passed through both houses and went to the desk of the governor, who had 10 days to amend it or send it back. He chose not to do anything with the bill and it became law.
Later in the afternoon, a hearing was held on a proposed rail crossing closure.
Todd Kuhn, the BurlingtonNorthern-Santa FE (BNSF) public projects manager told the commissioners that BNSF has a program to consolidate crossings on roads, which appear to have been abandoned.
“The crossing become a safety hazard and when such a hazard is apparent to BNSF, the railroad recommends to the county commissioners that it be closed,” he said.
The particular crossing that is the subject of the hearing is south of Brady, of the state Frontage Road on land owned by Donna Dunn.
John Stokes, County Road Department Supervisor stated that he has looked at the road and crossing and it appears that neither the road or the crossing is used.”
The approach from the Frontage Road and the crossing itself are intact, however, there is no road or approach from the opposite side of the crossing.
Stokes agreed that there is a safety issue, adding, that the farm operation and residents affected have better entrance and exit on the other side of the land.
Commissioner Johnson moved to take the matter under advisement until commissioners have had a chance to speak with the landowner.
The motion passed on a 2-0.vote. |
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Wednesday, 29 April 2009 08:42 |
The Pondera History Association/Transportation and Historical Museum is working to create a deck of playing cards that will feature 55 different historical photos from Conrad, on the face of each card.
The deck will offer not only the historical photos, but also educational facts and points that will highlight the history of Conrad.
“The deck also offers a unique opportunity to get involved with the support of the museum, “ says Betty Olson.
Each one of the card faces may be sponsored by anyone interested. From individuals who may want to put, “In memory of…” Or maybe, “In honor of...”. Businesses may want to list their company name, a phone number or even a website.
“This is a great way to preserve and tell the local history of the area,” commented Ruth Cook. She went on to add, “Beside raising much-needed funds, we want to create an acute awareness of the museum and also join in helping to celebrate Conrad’s Centennial.”
Over the past few years, playing cards have made a huge resurgence in popularity.
From the “Most Wanted Playing Cards” decks to the latest craze of card playing including games like Texas hold ‘em, pinochle, canasta, bridge, and many others.
Now our community will soon not only add to its own history, but also become a part of the playing card craze.
The deck will hold true to the historical side of “real” souvenir playing cards by using 55 wonderful Conrad photos.
If you have questions or need more information, contact Olson at 278-3621 (days) or Arlene Leys 278-7775 (evenings) or Cook at 271-2774. |
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