Thursday, may 5, 2011
Volume 94; Number 47
Local veteran describes trip
to Washington D.C. as “an
awesome experience.”
On April, 13 veterans and
myself, along with our
200 participate in 5th Annual ALS event
Wed. May 4
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Roger Houselog, had the privi-
lege of being on an Honor Flight
to Washington, D.C.
This flight was made possible
by generous donations from the
BROWERVILLE LIONS,
Lakewood Health Foundation,
Motley Lions and American
Legion, Staples Lions, Leader
Lions, Bob Lee, Staples High
School and many community
members.
This was definitely a “once in
a lifetime” trip. Many, many
thanks to ALL who had a hand
in sponsoring this awesome
experience.
Sincere thanks,
Roland Spychalla
Korean Veteran
Left: Roland Spychalla, a
Korean War Veteran, visits
the Korean War Memorial.
Additional photos on page 20.
Roland Spychalla submitted
guardians, nurses, Mr. Frank photos.
Odell, Mr. Dancolovich, and
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT
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Eagle Valley School Board
votes not to renew
four elementary
teacher contracts
By Rin Porter
At its April 25 meeting, the Eagle Valley School Board voted not to
renew the teacher contracts of four elementary staff members.
Superintendent Jim Madsen said the decisions were made based on
enrollment and financial circumstances in the district.
The teachers whose contracts will not be renewed are kinder-
garten teacher Kristine Booth, art teacher Annette Sieling, speech
therapist and special education teacher Myron Swanberg, and coach
John Sieling.
Annette Sieling and John Sieling will be employed by the Eagle
Valley school district during 2011-2012 “in a reduced capacity,”
according to Madsen. Both are retired teachers who have already
served the district for a number of years.
Booth will not be back because the district will only need one sec-
tion of kindergarten in 2011-2012. She was hired to teach a second
section during 2010-2011.
Swanberg’s situation is slightly different. Although he is a licensed
special education teacher, he is not licensed to perform speech ther-
apy. The district needs a licensed speech therapist, and “they are
very hard to find”, Madsen said. Madsen and the Henning school
superintendent are discussing the idea of sharing a speech therapist
for 2011-2012.
In other business, the school board acknowledged receipt of a let-
ter from the teachers’ union, the Eagle Valley Education Association,
requesting that negotiations begin
for a new agreement to cover the Continued on page 20.
Hats, gloves, and winter
jackets did not stop nearly
200 participants from taking
part in the 5th Annual ALS
Run/Walk held on May 1st at
the Chad and Paula Becker
home.
This event raised nearly
$8,000 that will be donated to
ALS research. Als association
Mn Director Sue Spalding
spoke at the event. This year
they also had two PALS
(People with ALS) and their
families join them for the day
to share their stories and sup-
port.
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