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FFA members attend Greenhand Fire Up
Greenhand Fire Up
On October 9, 2013 the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter had nineteen members attend the annual district Greenhand Fire Up at Wapsie Valley High School. The word “Greenhand” stands for first year member in FFA, though the Fire Up is not restricted to only first years. While you are there you are divided into groups based on numbers on your name tag. NCCC Cedar 4 helps with Colorado flood relief efforts
By Samantha Janda, Cedar 4
The AmeriCorps NCCC team of, Cedar 4, was called upon to assist with disaster relief efforts for flooding in Colorado, and departed from Vinton, Iowa on September 23. They are serving with the Jewish disaster relief organization NECHAMA near the Boulder area of Colorado.
Cedar 4 has been very busy ever since their arrival. AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Corps Member Spotlight: Isela Walldez
Isela Walldez, from West Covina, Calif., is a member of Maple 2 in NCCC’s Class 19. She arrived in Vinton on February 5, 2013, to start her 10-month service term on a team of people between the ages of 18 and 24. Maple 2 is made up of nine people from across the country, and they are serving together in a number of service projects across the North Central Region throughout their term. We Just Had to Ask: Shellsburg Elementary Teacher Jennifer Pettyjohn
Q. Name your favorite:
Candy bar: Hershey Chocolate Bar
Ice cream: Chocolate
Color: Yellow
Sports team: Vikings, Hawkeyes, Steelers
Actor/actress: Julia Roberts
Song: Anything by Maroon 5:)
Planet: Earth
Our serious question:
Q. When and why did you decide to become a teacher?
A. Where are they now? How being a sports anchor is Brett Edwards' second choice
Brett Edwards has sat face-to-face with NBA legend Bill Walton.
He gets paid to travel all over the country, covering his favorite college football team.
He has seen some of the most famous football venues in the country.
Yet, he says, there is one job he would rather do than the one he is doing now.
Edwards, the son of Jeff and Sue Edwards of Vinton, graduated from Vinton-Shellsburg in 2001. Vinton-Shellsburg School October Calendar
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Aaron Sackett among Wartburg Homecoming King candidates
The 2010 Center Point-Urbana Homecoming King is now among the candidates for that honor at Wartburg.
Aaron Sackett, the son of Chris and Rose Sackett of Center Point, is a biology major at Wartburg.
The rest of the King and Queen candidates are listed below.
Justin Cartwright, elementary education, son of Tom and Sara Cartwright, Muskegon, Mich. 4th Street Diner News and Oct. schedule
The 4th Street Diner meal on Sunday, October 13th will be Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Corn, Mandarin Oranges, Cake, WW Bread, Milk.
On Monday, August 12th, there were five tables of Pepper Cards were played. First place went to Patti McKenna with 271 points. Darlene Werning won 2ndplace with 234 points.
VSHS graduate Katherine Dick jones NHS Phi Alpha Theta
VSHS Graduate Katherine Dick was recently inducted into the National Historical Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta. The ceremony was held September 24, at Luther College in Decorah.
Phi Alpha Theta is an international honor society in history. Lambda Omega Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta was chartered at Luther college in 1966. The membership is comprised of students and professors elected to membership on the basis of excellence in the study or writing of history. Tilford first graders again celebrate wedding of Q and U
Although at times they start a quarrel, Q and U quietly quoted their wedding vows again at Tilford Elementary.
First grade students at Tilford continued the annual tradition on Friday with the students of Mrs. Neblung and Mrs. Martinez-Vazquez making up the bridal party and the guests. Vinton Mayor John Watson again officiated the ceremony.