Thursday, October 20, 2011

Volume 95; Number 18

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Eagle Valley Elementary School wins national award

By Rin Porter At their Oct. 10 meeting, the Eagle Valley School Board learned from Dean of Students Duane Motzko that Eagle Valley Elementary School is one of eight Minnesota schools and 305 schools nationwide to be named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2011. The U.S. Department of Education will honor the 256 public and 49 private schools at an awards ceremony Nov. 14-15 in Washington, D.C. According to the U.S. Department of Education website (www2.ed.gov/programs/ nclbbrs/index.html), the Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private elementary, middle, and high schools that are either high performing or have improved student achievement to high levels, especially among disadvantaged students. Eagle Valley Elementary School was chosen for its improved student achievement, Motzko told the board. "America's long-term economic prosperity and civic engagement depends on our children receiving a world-class education," said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. "National Blue Ribbon Schools are committed to accelerating student achievement and preparing students for success in college and careers. Their success is an example for others to follow." The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, honors public and private schools based on one of two criteria: 1) Schools whose students are high performing. These are schools ranked among each state's highest performing schools as measured by their performance on state assessments or, in the case of private schools, that score at the highest performance level on nationallynormed tests; or 2) Schools with at least 40 percent of their students from disadvantaged backgrounds that improve student

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Crooker charged with child endangerment

Cari F. Crooker, Hewitt, made her first court appearance on second and third degree drugs, child endangerment, and receiving stolen property charges. An RU8 hearing was set for October 24. Crooker, along with Jason Burton, was arrested at her rural Hewitt home on October 7 following an execution of a search warrant. Along with methamphetamine, marijuana, including several marijuana plants, an electronic scale and several guns, including a short barreled shot gun and a stolen four wheeler were found. Cari Crooker Crooker appeared in court on October 10 and was formally charged with second and third degree drug charges (possession with intent to sell), child endangerment (three children, ranging in age from eight to five months were taken into protective custody), and receiving stolen property. Her next court date was set for October 24.

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Students learn fire safety tips

Hunters asked to be aware of Methamphetamine Labs

CHEMICALS Acetone Alcohol (isopropyl or rubbing) Common cold pills containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine Drain cleaner (sulfuric acid) Engine starter (ether) Iodine Heet/gasoline additives (methanol/alcohol) Lithium batteries Matches (red phosphorous) Muriatic acid Anhydrous ammonia Red Devil lye Salt (table or rock) Sodium metal Trichloroethane (gun cleaning solvent) Toluene EQUIPMENT Aluminum foil Blender Bottles Cheesecloth Coffee filters Funnels Gas can Hot plate Jugs Paper towels Propane tank/thermos Pyrex dishes Rubber gloves/tubing Strainer Tape/clamps Thermometer

Methamphetamine lab awareness

BE AWARE More and more illegal methamphetamine labs are being set up on public lands state forests, state parks, wildlife managements areas, etc. While out hunting, hiking, nature viewing or doing other outdoor activities, if you see what appears to be a methamphetamine lab, contact your local law enforcement agency or conservation officer immediately. Minnesota Department of Health meth lab information ITEMS TO WATCH FOR Signs of a methamphetamine lab include large quantities of common household products. Used as designed, these household products are generally safe. Mixed together, they can become explosive and/or give off toxic fumes.

Browerville elementary students learned fire safety tips and were treated to a ride on a fire truck during Fire Prevention Week at Browerville Public School and Christ the King School.

WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

Wed. Oct. 19 Partly Cloudy 42/26 Thur. Oct. 20 Sunny 47/31 Fri. Oct. 21 Partly Cloudy 55/37 Sat. Oct. 22 Partly Cloudy 54/39 Sun. Oct. 23 Showers 48/37 Mon. Oct. 24 Partly Cloudy 53/36