On Thursday, Sept. 25, the Leach Public Library will be open from 9 a.m.-Noon. but will be closed from 12-3 p.m. and then will open again from 3-7 p.m. Most of the staff will be in Mandan attending the North Dakota Library Association Conference banquet where the Friends of Leach Library will be receiving the Major Benefactor award. Regular hours will resume on Friday the 26. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Free computer lessons offered at Leach
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The sessions are as follows and there are free handouts included at each session:
Oct. 2: “Basic computer Training”
Oct. 9: “Surfing the Internet”
Oct. 23: Internet II”
Oct. 30: “Microsoft Word”
There is no session on Oct. 16 as that will be “Chocolate Chocolate Day.”
Annual Hutch’s Coats for Kids Sept. 30
It's time again for the annual "Hutch's Coats for Kids.” The Optimist Club of Wahpeton/Breckenridge will be distributing the coats and accessories to the public on Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Optimist Shelter located at RJ Hughes Drive in Chahinkapa Park in Wahpeton.
Literary club starts year
The Woman's Literary Club of Wahpeton held its first meeting of the year Sept. 12 with a luncheon at Prante's.
"Caring Hearts — Growth in Knowing About Mental Health" is the federal and state GFWC theme of the year. Literary Club programs for the year will emphasize subjects concerning education, public affairs and international fairs.
The fundraiser Bunko will be held again Nov. 6 at the Twin Town Villa in Breckenridge.
The Literary Club assisted with the United Blood Drive Monday, Sept. 22 at Breckenridge Lutheran Church.
The next meeting will be Friday, Oct. 3 at 1 p.m., which will be a tour of the new Wahpeton Parks and Recreation/Community Center.
Officers for the 2008-09 year are: Mary Gette, president; Rhonda Weeda, president-elect; Carol Sturdevant, recording secretary; Jeanette Plummer, corresponding secretary; CeCe Page, treasurer.
Pellman receives scholarship
WAHPETON, ND – The Automobile Dealers Association of North Dakota and Vision Ford are proud to announce the winner of the $1,000 Ford Scholarship, recently awarded to Chris Pellman. This scholarship is offered annually to assist in the training of employees or potential employees of North Dakota’s automobile dealers.
The ADAND offers this scholarship to help create a larger pool of qualified and committed, long-term employees for dealerships in North Dakota. The scholarship can be used to assist in the educational training, re-training, or advancement of employees or potential employees.
To enter, individuals were asked to submit an application to the dealer participating. Pellman is receiving the scholarship for the second year in a row.
“Vision Ford is proud to be a part of this unique opportunity to advance a student from our community,” said Justin Birkelo of Vision Ford, “We look forward to what the future holds for Chris.”
Pellman received a commemorative plaque, recognizing his achievement. He is pursuing a degree in high performance engines at Northwest Technical College in Bemidji, Minn.
Wahpeton homecoming week activities
Shelby Gabbert and Shane Ringdahl were named 2008 homecoming queen and king for Wahpeton High School. The coronation was at 7 p.m. Monday. All fall athletes were recognized at that time.
Special dress up days include: Monday, 1970s day; Tuesday, Twins day; Wednesday, favorite character day; Thursday, dress-up day; Friday, Rat Pack day.
There will be a pep-rally Friday, Sept. 26 during the last hour of the school day. The middle school will attend the pep rally to join in on the celebration of school spirit.
The football game against the West Fargo Packers will be played at 7 p.m. at the Frank Vertin Field.
The homecoming dance will be held in the high school gym Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9 p.m.-midnight.
Breckenridge celebrating homecoming
Students and staff at Breckenridge Schools are celebrating Homecoming week with several activities and events. Students are showing their school spirit and dressing up for themes such as “Tropical Tuesday” and “Throwback Thursday.” Spirit activities are also part of the daily schedule at the high school.
Homecoming coronation took place on Monday evening, and included the crowning of King Grant Hillestad and Queen Stephanie Erlandson. The week of celebration will close Friday, Sept. 26, with afternoon pep fests at the middle and high schools and a 7 p.m. football game.
Following the football game, there will be a grand march and dance at the high school. The public is welcome to join in the Breckenridge Homecoming celebration at the football game and grand march on Friday evening. (Article written by Lynette Schwagerl, Language Arts teacher and Student Council Advisor at Breckenridge High School.)
New story time themes at Breckenridge
Come to Breckenridge Library this month for Storytime! Children ages 3 through kindergarten are invited to join us on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. for exciting stories and fun activities. A different theme is explored each week through stories, songs, fingerplays, flannelboards and/or a craft! No pre-registration is required, but we ask that daycares and other groups call ahead to ensure there will be adequate supplies.
This month's themes are as follows:
Oct. 2 and 4: Moose on the Loose
Oct. 9 and 11: Wheels Go Round & Round
Oct. 16 and 18: Delicious Nutritious Apples
Oct. 23 and 25: Fly Me to the Moon & Stars
Oct. 30 and Nov. 1: Let's Pick Pumpkins
For more information on this and other programs, please call 643-2113 or visit your library at 205 N. Seventh St. Information is also available online at www.larl.org. Breckenridge Library is a branch of Lake Agassiz Regional Library.
Successful blood drive at Circle of Nations
The Circle of Nations hosted a successful blood drive. According to Rob Miller, Donor Recruitment Representative at United Blood Services, “Circle of Nations had a good turnout. Out of 31 people who volunteered to donate, 20 were able to give. There were four people who donated for their first time!”
Shavonne Wilkie coordinated the drive.
The availability of blood is dependent on the success of blood drives held in many area businesses and community blood drives.
The continued participation of the Circle of Nations in the area’s blood program is vital to meeting the challenge of providing this life-saving community service.
On behalf of the patients who benefited, United Blood Services appreciates all the thoughtful people who volunteered to help others by giving of themselves.
Blood is for sharing; you have truly given the “Gift of Life.”
Blood drive brings 26 people to donate
A total of 26 people volunteered to donate blood, from which 22 units were collected during Fairmount’s Sept. 2 blood drive. Five donors donated on the automated 2RBC machine, which collects two units of red blood cells at once.
Sponsoring a summer blood drive is a very important responsibility. Because many donors are busy in the fields or make plans for vacations and other summer activities, they sometimes forget to allow time for donating blood.
Karen Scheff coordinated the drive. Others who assisted the day of the drive were: KBMW Radio, Daily News, News Monitor, and the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. The Fairmount Community Center provided space to hold the blood drive.
Donations will help meet the blood needs of many patients in 72 area hospitals served by United Blood Services. Blood is for sharing; you have truly given the “Gift of Life.”
JCPenney gives back to 4-H members
In an effort to provide additional support to Richland County 4-H, JCPenney has announced a promotion, the JCPenney Day of Giving Back.
The Day of Giving Back Promotion will be held from Sept. 14-28, where JCPenney store customers will have the chance to purchase a $5 coupon good for 20 percent off almost all store, jcp.com and catalog purchases made on Sunday, September 28. All proceeds from coupons sold at the Wahpeton JCPenney partner store during that two-week period will be donated to Richland County 4-H.
Richland County 4-H members will be in the JCPenney store on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 28, sharing their 4-H experiences. Go shopping — and at the same time support Richland County 4-H!
Shopping while helping others...it's a winning combination!" 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.
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