Another day, another week, and another column for the Pine Bluffs Post. As to community news, two weeks ago, former Albin residents Mark and Cindi Cronk had a motorcycle accident on their way up to Estes Park. Altho the farmers are all saying of their yields at this time of year, "It could have been better," Mark and Cindi are saying, "It could have been so much worse." They didn't break any bones and the accident involved only their cycle and they were traveling with another couple, so help was right there. They are both sore and bruised up, but thankful it wasn't any worse.
Chris Lemaster had a smo'kin (as in highly successful--not a description of the food) open house showcasing her kitchen remodel job. She had a brunch as well as a Scentsy party Sat. a.m. There were too many people to get all the names, but I think you all know who you are. You almost couldn't see the kitchen for the people, but the food served proved that the new kitchen is much deserved and will be used to the max. Thanks, Chris, for opening your home!!
The column last week was getting a bit long, so I didn't give space like I wanted to in memory of Nathan Walls. I visited with Jerrene some more this past week to ask her about Nathan's life. The obit in the Post covered pretty much all that Jerrene told me altho there was one thing that she mentioned that I feel is worthy of more attention. Nathan and Joyce had four children of their own and then opened their home and heart to foster seven more children. Their natural born children are Roxanne, Myra, Jason, and Brandon. The seven foster children are Shannon, Cami, Fernando, Renee, Ron, Michael, and Makala. From this came ten grandchildren and ten foster grandchildren. Jerrene feels like Nathan will be most remembered in the hearts of all by his fun loving nature and his laughter. Thank-you, Jerrene for sharing.
Ron and Bette Lu Lerwick will be hosting a couple boys from Sweden for a week or so. The boys have recently graduated from high school and are visiting different homes in the states to learn about life in the country we love--the USA!!
Now for the up-to-date, on the spot news of the Albin elementary school. Miss Poelma reports that the class is moving right along and is now studying the letters "N" and "P". They are also studying the word "the". I will have to admit that when she told me this, I wondered just how many days it would take to study the word "the" and just what is there to study, so I had to reveal my ignorance and ask. The word "the" is referred to as a high frequency word--one that is used often in our language but doesn't sound at all like it is spelled, so...there you have it. In math they are studying positional words--above, below, behind, etc. It's embarrassing how much I am learning simply by asking what the kids are learning.
In 1st grade, the students were testing, so Mrs. Tideman wasn't able to report. The children were being tested, but I think the teacher was being tried as recess seemed to be more of a needed break for her. Next week will be better.
In 2nd grade Mrs. Trevillyan is working on the long "e" sound. After she gets it learned, she will teach the students. In math the students are studying odds and evens as well as number order--what is greater than, equal to, or less than. In reading, she is having "paired reading." This is when two students read together and work on teaching each other. They are reading stories about pets which of course, brings up lots of personal pet stories. A great subject to teach communication skills.
Mrs. Natalie Freeburg in 3rd and 4th grades, reported on the field trip the class took to the Lar. Co. Ag Expo at LCCC!! The kids loved the day and all they saw and learned. The working cow dogs demo was exciting. The making of wool was an eye opener--the demonstrator started with raw wool showing how it is washed, carded and spun into yarn. They then were shown how a spinning wheel works. They got to see and pet horses, sheep, goats steers, pigs, etc. They were told about different predators in Wyoming. Noxious weeks was a new word for them. Then there was the demo on reading and writing a brand. Whew! How did they get this all done in one day??
Our final class, the 5th and 6th grades with Mrs. Nussbaum. After a week of campaigning, giving speeches and making promises, the results are in!!! Drum roll!! Drum roll!! Our new treasurer is Viviana Duarte, the secretary is Daniel Childers, vice president is Kaden Malm, and the President is... KATIE NORRIS!!!! Congratulations to all. I was able to ask a few of them what their campaign promises are. Kaden would like to see more spirit days which is also what Katie wants so maybe the two of them can get things accomplished. Katie also wants to have more pep rallies and educational field trips. Daniel Childers sounded most like a politician with his answer--he wants to make the students great ideas happen. Kind of vague, but it sounds good. It looks like a good year coming up for the Albin elementary school.
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