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FFA members help ANF through tailgate event
On Friday October 19th, 2012, we had a group of FFA members work with Farm Bureau to have the America Needs Farmers (ANF) tailgate in the bottom of the parking lot before our last home football game. We had burgers, chips, water, and a whole lot of desserts. We had many teachers, students, FFA members, and community members show up to buy their supper. AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Leah Keith
Name: Leah Keith
Hometown: Trinity, NC
Leah is serving as a member of the NCCC FEMA Corps team Pine 2 at the Vinton Campus. She chose to participate in AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps because she wanted to spend time focusing on helping others while exploring the nonprofit field and making professional connections that could help her later in life. Girl Scout Troop 6652 earns 'Feed the Hungry' Patch
Girl Scout troop 6652 collected food to donate as part of a project to earn their "Feed the Hungry" Patch.
The girls met, pooled their collection together and then will donate the food to folks in need this holiday season. AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Maya Jordan
By: Krista Eichhorst
Name: Maya Jordan
Hometown: Stockbridge, Ga.
Maya is serving as a member of the NCCC FEMA Corps team Hickory 7 at the Vinton Campus. She chose to participate in AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps because she wanted to give back to her country. She believes that what you put out in the world, you receive in return.
Maya graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. Unclaimed Property Auction on eBay Starts this week
Treasurer Fitzgerald encourages shoppers to bid on Treasures
State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is hosting Iowa's first unclaimed property eBay auction which began on November 26. "If you are still looking for a unique gift after you have done your Black Friday shopping, check out our eBay auction" Fitzgerald encouraged. "Many items are one of a kind or collectibles that were turned over in unclaimed safe deposit boxes held by financial institutions.
AmeriCorps NCCC Welcomes New Staff Member
By: Rachel Lebeaux
Krista Eichhorst is originally from Mankato, Minnesota but currently resides in Vinton. She received her bachelor’s degree in creative writing from Beloit College in 2009. After graduation Krista served two years as an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) member and VISTA Leader with the Minnesota Literacy Council, providing volunteer and VISTA member recruitment, training, and support. Pickleball Winners, 2nd Trimerster: Meyer, Moen Dinderman
These are the second tri pickleball winners: Luke Moen and Wyatt Meyer, and Tayler Dinderman. AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Stacey Kilpatrick
By: Krista Eichhorst
Name: Stacey Kilpatrick
Hometown: Lexington, Mass.
Stacey is serving as a member of the NCCC FEMA Corps team Hickory 1 at the Vinton Campus. She chose to participate in NCCC FEMA Corps because she wanted to do something worthwhile, help others, learn, and experience a life-changing 10 months.
Stacey graduated from Lexington High School in 2006 and Champlain College in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in professional writing. AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Jillian Moore
By: Krista Eichhorst
Name: Jillian Moore
Hometown: Denver, Colo.
Jillian is serving as a member of the NCCC FEMA Corps team Hickory 1 at the Vinton Campus. She chose to participate in NCCC FEMA Corps because she was looking for opportunities to change the world and do meaningful work.
Jillian graduated from Air Force Academy High School in 2006 and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. Four Elected to Benton County Extension Council
Four Benton County residents were elected to the Benton County Extension Council in the Nov. 6 general election. They are Paul Bierschenk, 2678 68th St. Newhall, Jim Bruce, 5415 33rd Ave. Dr. Center Point, Nancy Jensen, 1544 75th St. Luzerne and Deb Miller 1727 53rd St., Mount Auburn.
The current member of the council who was re-elected to a four-year term is Nancy Jensen.