St. Paul — Minnesota high school girls wanting to take part in the Speaking Proudly oratory competition must submit their applications during March, according to Sherie Wallace, a member of the event’s steering committee.

SCHOOL MENU Monday, March 6: Breakfast: TNT/No Breakfast. Lunch: Italian Dunkers, Steamed Corn, Diced Peaches, Assorted Fresh Fruits & Veggies.

The Safe and Supportive Schools Act is a law that has been put in place to protect students in the school environment. The act defines bullying as student to student behavior that is intimidating, threatening, abusive or harming. This type of behavior is considered bullying when it creates an imbalance of power between the bully and the victim and the conduct is repeated or forms a pattern. Conduct that substantially interferes with a student’s educational opportunities or performance or ability to participate in school activities also fits the definition of bullying. Bullying that occurs through electronic means (social media, texting, etc.) is also prohibited under this law. Bullying through electronic communication can fall under this act even if it occurs off school property if it interferes with a student’s ability to learn.

Minnesota 4-H held the Southwest BLU and TEEL leadership workshops on February 18 at Southwest Minnesota State University for 58 youth from across our region. In February, youth from across Minnesota gathered to participate in the annual 4-H Building Leadership and Understanding (BLU) and Teens Engaged in Emerging Leadership (TEEL) workshops.

Southwest Minnesota 4-H in partnership with Ridgewater College held a Junior Vet Kids Camp on February 11 at the Agricultural and Veterinary Science Department on campus in Willmar for 52 youth from Southwest Minnesota.

Monday, March 6: Ham Hashbrown Hotdish, Peas and Carrots, Bread/Margarine, Dessert, Lowfat Milk. Tuesday, March 7: Polish Sausage, Mashed Potatoes, Sauerkraut, Applesauce, Milk.

Thanks communities and encourages volunteering, giving blood and learning lifesaving skills This March marks the 80th annual American Red Cross Month. The Minnesota and Dakotas Red Cross is honoring all those who provide relief and hope when help can’t wait during emergencies and encouraging everyone to get involved.

Signup begins January 23 for additional emergency relief from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two.

By John Stenen The Bible tells us that both Enoch and Noah walked with God. When Enoch was 65 years old he had a son named Methuselah, and for the next 300 years he walked in close fellowship with God. Gen. 5:21. He was a righteous man yet there is no indication that he had any influence on others, and one day God just took him home to be with Him. He and Noah lived at a time when there was tremendous ungodliness on the earth.

The Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) will assist eligible producers of agricultural commodities who experienced revenue decreases in calendar year 2020 compared to 2018 or 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. PARP will help address gaps in previous pandemic assistance, which was targeted at price loss or lack of market access, rather than overall revenue losses.