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S.D. 564 puts a pause on additional projects
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identified three options: conduct
no additional construction projects
and pass the lower borrowing
cost savings to the taxpayers;
utilize a portion of the
remaining borrowing to do additional
projects and pass the
remainder back to taxpayers; or
utilize all of the remaining borrowing
to do additional projects.
In any of the options presented
to the Board of Education,
the tax impact to taxpayers in
the District would be at or below
what the District promised to
taxpayers.
The initial study of facilities
in the District indicated that
there were many needs for
improvements. After numerous
meetings, the long list was
shortened to what members of
the Board of Education thought
the community might support.
That plan was presented to voters,
who approved the referendum
in November.
When it became clear to the
Board that additional funds
could be available, the three
proposals were presented.
However, members of the Board
of Education were unsure
whether all of the items on the
initial list were considered; and,
not every member of the Board
Resilence Respect Responsibility
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words they use and be aware of
the words they say and how
they treat people.
Hillier told the story of two of
his classmates – one is a stutterer
who also battled dyslexia and
the other classmate teased the
boy about his stuttering. The
former struggled in school but
did well in a graphic arts class.
His teacher invited him to serve
as an assistant teacher the following
year. The latter student
enrolled in the class the following
year. She was having a hard
time printing 100 copies for an
assignment, which was a
requirement in order to not fail
the class. She needed help 20
minutes before the class ended.
She asked the boy whom she
had teased to help. Hillier, who
was also enrolled in the class,
didn’t expect the boy to help her.
However, he did and, by doing
so, he helped her pass the class.
After telling the story, Hillier
told the students that one of two
things could happen at their 10-
of Education was comfortable
expanding the project list. They
would also need approval from
the Minnesota Department of
Education.
The mandate from voters can
be utilized for several years. But
staff and administrators presented
the new proposals so
that if the Board approved the
use of the funds for additional
projects, they could take advantage
of savings in planning of
the project, coordinating them
with current projects and in
coordinating financial packages.
The Recommendation
Speaking for the finance committee
Monday, March 12,
Randy Twistol said the finance
committee met to discuss the
previous school board meeting
and NMTC. He said the Board
should look at history. When
Challenger was being built, it
was decided to reduce expenses
by using plastic pipe rather
than copper, which contributed
to the current problems at the
school. When the multi-purpose
room at Franklin Middle School
was being built, the bleachers
were eliminated because of
increased costs. And, he said
when the new Lincoln High
School gym was being built, it
was supposed to be eight feet
year class reunion: Classmates
could tell one another what they
did for each other or what they
did to each other.
“You’re not going to be friends
with everybody, but you can be
friendly to the people you go to
school with,” Hillier said.
Hillier also encouraged the
students to own their life choices.
As he noted, the word
responsibility refers to the ability
to respond to what happens
in their lives.
Sometimes their choices may
lead to a mistake. “Mistakes are
great moments,” he said.
Hillier used the example of a
middle school student who sang
an operatic solo at a student
council conference. Expecting
an accompaniment, she ended
longer, but because of cost overruns,
that eight feet was eliminated
from the construction
plan. Twistol said they were
concerned that the District
could end up with cost overruns
with this project and end up
making the same sort of mistakes.
Twistol said that after considerable
discussion, and with the
approval of the three principals,
Superintendent of Schools
Laine Larson, and three members
of the Board of Education
sitting on the committee, they
were recommending that the
Board of Education not sell the
remaining $6 million in equity
until they have a better idea of
the total costs. It was their further
recommendation that the
District look at changes to the
plans on a case-by-case basis,
citing the need to improve the
student drop-off zone at
Challenger as an example.
Twistol said it was a good
meeting that provided them an
“opportunity to hit the reset
button.” He said the previous
Board meeting was “an ugly
meeting,” and he thought they
were now “all on the same
page.”
up singing the song a capella. At
one point, she looked up and
realized she was singing in front
of 2,400 people and lost her spot.
She then abruptly stopped
singing.
The students clapped following
her performance. The next
day, the girl asked to perform
the solo again and nailed it.
Hillier said people can learn
from their mistakes or be a victim
by feeling shame, blaming
others, denying what happened
or quitting altogether. He
encouraged the students to
learn from their mistakes.
About life, he said, “The path is
not going to be smooth.”
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Saturday, March 24, 2012
6:00 p.m.
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Sunday, March 25, 2012
2:00 p.m.
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Ralph Engelstad Arena
Thief River Falls
Advance Tickets available until noon
on March 24th at Hugo’s and
Pennington Main & Pennington Square
Adults $ 6 00
Senior Citizens $ 4 00
K-12 Students $ 4 00
Tickets $ 1 00 higher at the door
LHS • LHS • LHS • LHS • LHS • LHS • LHS • LHS
Lincoln High School 2012 All School Reunion
Thursday, June 21 st through Sunday, June 24 th
Motivational speaker Craig
Hillier spoke to students from
Marshall County Central High
School and Tri-County Central
High School on Wednesday,
March 14. He encouraged the
students to stretch themselves
during an assembly for both
schools held at MCC High
School in Newfolden.
Two Iron Dogs in one family
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the sport on weekends with his
family. Paul, who lives in Grand
Rapids, practiced for this race
by putting 2,000 miles on the
snowmobile to check its durability
and to test his endurance.
Before long, the two of them
were in Alaska and starting the
long distance race. Yet, it wasn’t
without its challenges. About
750 miles into the race, one
engine failed in Koyuk.
Thinking ahead, Brian and Paul
had parts with them to fix the
snowmobile. It took about two to
three hours, but they were able
to replace a piston and go on
their way.
Later, they ran out of fuel in
one of the sleds, and it had to be
towed to the nearest checkpoint.
Brian said it was his fault since
he had the wrong mileage and
calculated the fuel wrong.
Despite those hiccups, the
two of them were able to enjoy
riding on the ocean, on rivers, in
mountain ranges, and on tundra.
The amount of time they
spent riding each day varied.
Marshall County Central High School and Tri-County Central High
School students participated in an exercise Wednesday, March 14
during a speech by motivational speaker Craig Hillier. Hillier spoke
at an assembly for both schools. The assembly was held at MCC
High School in Newfolden.
Goodridge Talent Showcase
set for Thursday
Brian said they rode 10 to 11
hours the first day. Most days,
though, they rode about five to
six hours. For instance, Brian
said it took about three hours to
race 100 miles in tight, wooded
areas. On the coast, though,
they were able to travel 70 miles
in one hour.
The weather provided ideal
racing conditions with temperatures
ranging from -30 degrees
Fahrenheit to 0 degrees
Fahrenheit.
When all was said and done,
their team won 10th place. They
didn’t win anything, but Brian
said he met some nice people
and now knows what to expect if
he races it again.
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Best selling author to visit TRF
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And what first seems to be a
chance encounter might just
change their lives forever.
About Beverly Lewis
Beverly Lewis, born in the
heart of Pennsylvania Dutch
country, is The New York Times
bestselling author of more than
80 books. Her stories have been
published in 11 languages
worldwide. A keen interest in
her mother's plain heritage has
inspired Beverly to write many
Amish-related novels, beginning
with “The Shunning,” which has
A Talent Showcase will be
held Thursday, March 22 at the
Goodridge School gym. Grades
K-12 were invited to participate
and showcase their talents.
Goodridge students will sing,
play instruments and perform
dance pieces.
All performers will get a
goody bag for participation.
Grades K-6 participant names
will go into a drawing for prizes.
Grades 7-12 participants will be
judged and given prizes for first,
second and third place.
The Goodridge Glee Club will
emcee this event as well as perform.
Admission is $5 for adults, $3
for students and free for ages 5
and under. Proceeds from this
event will go toward the purchase
of new curtains for the
stage in Goodridge School’s
large gym.
Brownies and ice cream will
be available for a freewill donation
after the show.
The Goodridge Music, Drama
and Community Education
departments, and the Goodridge
High School and Elementary
School student councils are
sponsoring the event.
sold more than one million
copies and was recently made
into an Original Hallmark
Channel movie. In 2007, “The
Brethren” was honored with a
Christy Award. Lewis has been
interviewed by both national
and international media, including
Time magazine, the
Associated Press, and the BBC.
Beverly lives with her husband,
David, in Colorado. Visit her
Web site at
www.beverlylewis.com for more
information.
Pre-registration Deadline April 1st
Cost is $20 per LHS Alumni
After April 1st $30 per alumni and $10 per guest
Go to trfeducationfoundation.com to register
and sign up to participate in a number of activities including hockey, golf, basketball,
volleyball, tennis, choir for Sunday Church Service,
10k Relay, Mile Fun Run for children ages 10 and under
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
- THURSDAY, JUNE 21 -
6:30 p.m. Parade - Enter your class float by contacting ben.anderson@trfchamber.com
After Parade Movie in the Park - Hartz Park • Music and Food available before the movie
- FRIDAY, JUNE 22 -
8 a.m. - midnight Registration - To volunteer to work a 2-hour time slot on either day at the Ralph,
contact Arden Solheim at 681-3408.
8 a.m. - Midnight Concessions - Great food items served. Lots of surprises.
TBA
Guided School Tours - Challenger, Franklin and Lincoln
Guided Tours of Arctic Cat and Digi-Key
Tours of the Ralph Engelstad and Pioneer Village
Noon - 6 p.m. Funland for Kids outside the Ralph - Cost is $5 for wristband
5 p.m. Social Gathering at the American Legion to celebrate the 20th anniversary of
the 1992 American Legion Baseball team going to state.
6 - 8 p.m. Nomads/Back Street Journal - Classmates from 1967 and 1968
Bandmembers may include: Al Shirley, Howard Hirdler, Larry Johnson, Steve Lehr,
Marv Carlson, Jack Sundrude, Tyler Lideman & Chuck Larson.
7 p.m. Bonfire outside the Ralph in the West Parking Lot
8:30 - 9 p.m. Blast from the Past Style Show - If you have clothing you would like to share or if you
would like to model, please contact Nancy Sandahl at nursy@mncable.net or 686-6543.
9:15 - 10:50 p.m. The Reflections - Band Members are Bob and Connie Dicken, Jessie Boyer,
Dave Sisler, Don & Paula Adamson.
11 p.m. - 1 a.m. Eagle Creek
- SATURDAY, JUNE 23 -
8 a.m. - midnight Registration - Volunteers needed contact Arden Solheim at 681-3408
8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Craft Fair/Flea Market - Vendors needed, contact ben.anderson@trfchamber.com
or 681-3720, cost is $20 to register a booth.
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Breakfast at St. Bernard’s Parish Hall - FREEWILL donation, Open House all morning
TBA
Guided School Tours - Challenger, Franklin and Lincoln
Tours of the Ralph Engelstad and Pioneer Village
Noon - 6 p.m. Funland for Kids outside the Ralph - Cost is $5 for wristband
4 - 6 p.m. Cathy Erickson Old Time Band
7 - 8:30 p.m. The Reflections
9 p.m. - 1 a.m. The Mud Dogs - This is one of the top bands from the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
They play various songs from the decades.
- SUNDAY, JUNE 24 -
9:15 a.m. Choir Practice at Lincoln High School
10 a.m. Ecumenical Church Service (Lincoln High School Auditorium)
Breakfast before and after church service in the cafeteria at Lincoln High School
All School Reunion Sweatshirts
LHS can be purchased at The Model Laundry in TRF
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