Linton, ND

There were 55 kids that attended the fun fair. The booths were great! We will do it again in April 2009.

Cheryl Dupuis spoke about losing her daughter to a drunk driving accident.
Her daughter got in to her boyfriend’s car after he had been drinking and
he ran a stop sign. He walked away, but Danae did not and died in the
hosptial. The presentation was called Denae’s Song. The presentation was
for all 9-12 graders in Emmons County, held in Linton. Sponsors for the
Denae’s Song presentation was: Emmons County Interagency, Bank of Hazelton,
Security State Bank, Strasburg State Bank, Kem, and BNC. There is a
website to check out Denae’s song, it is www.danaessong.homestead.com

A grant through the Prevent Child Abuse of North Dakota. The month of
April was Prevent Child Abuse. We were given money for a speaker, which we
had Connie Sheehan for a section out of the Bright Beginnings: Brain
Development Infant through 5 years (I believe). Most daycare providers
attended this training. One daycare provider from McIntosh County also
attended. Pinwheels were given out to all daycares in Emmons County,
representing a postive effects of preventing child abuse. Our take on the
daycares was the children in daycare are being well taken care of and
daycare providers are mandated reports, so if they suspect child abuse,
they are to report it. We also put pinwheels at the court house, public
health, and Wic. Vehicle magnets were given to law enforcement, social
worker, daycares, and then given out in the bags for the children at the
Kids Fun Fair. The magnets say Prevent Child Abuse. Kindergarten through
second grade was given a pinwheel template with some child abuse facts on
the back to take home and make their own pinwheels. A booth at the Kids
Fun Fair was set up to make the pinwheels and information given to parents
in the bags for the children. There was a bill board along Hwy 83, south
of Linton with the Prevent Child Abuse logo on it.

 
The three high schools in Emmons County were nominated on behalf of the Emmons County Interagency for an award at the Region VII Safe and Drug Free Communities Coaltion Appreciation Banquet.  The schools include: 

Linton Public School, Steve Nelson, Superintendent
                                              Strasburg Public School, Jim Eiseman, Superintendent
                                              H-M-B Public School, Brad Rinas, Superintendent
 
The superintendents and staff of all three schools have been an important part of our local coalition in providing ATOD and Safe Community programs in our community. Through the school newsletters and parent bulletins we have been able to distribute information about upcoming programs or concerns to students and parents in a very efficient manner.  We have been able to distribute the CHOICES Magazine through Parent/Teacher Conferences.
 
The schools have allowed us to use their facilities for Safe Nights, Kids Fun Fairs, school lyceums, among other programs.  The schools have been very cooperative with each other in providing student bussing as we rotate the location of these events around the county.  They make available the kitchen and kitchen staff when meals are being served during a program as well as janitorial staff to assist with set up and clean up after events.
 
Teacher and counseling staff are available to help students plan activities such as Safe Night during school hours.  This arrangements allows easier access to involving students in planning activities and in the process, assists with developing  leadership  skills in our youth.
 
Our coalition would not be able to offer the level of programs in our community that we do without the support and cooperative working arrangement with our schools in Emmons County
 

The Emmons County 4-H Achievement Days will be held July 9-10. Static exhibits will be judged at the Linton Public School Old Gym starting at 9:00 am on the 9th with purple ribbons given at 1:00. A bake sale will be held starting at 10:00 am. Projects can be viewed until 5:00 pm. Doors will also be open on the 10th from 8:30-5:00 for project viewing.

On the 10th the judging of livestock will begin at 9:00 am at the 4-H quonset followed by the 4-H raffle drawing and the horse show to conclude the days events.

You may see employees at the Emmons County Courthouse wearing jeans a little more often than on the usual Jean Days. The group has set up a committee and in order to raise more funds for their charity of choice, for a time period for $2 a week jeans can be worn to work on Thursdays and Fridays.

This year funds were donated to students that went to the National Science Fair. Then we sent the last round of collections to the local schools for their Prom or Grad Finale celebrations.

The next round of jean funds is earmarked to help Violet Haak’s family with medial bills.

If given the chance there are some of us that would be willing to pay $5 a week and wear our jeans.

Linton’s 1st annual Freedom 5K Walk/Run will be held July 4 at 8 am (location to be determined). Registration will begin at 7:15 am. Registration forms are available at Linton Fitness Center. Cost for ages 13 & up is $12 and ages 12 and under is $6. Proceeds will be donated to the Linton Pool Slide.

Guaranteed T-shirt if signed up 2 weeks prior. Door prizes will be awarded. First, second and third place medals will be awarded. Sponsored by the Linton Chamber of Commerce. Training plans located @ Linton Fitness Center. POC’s: Kayla Bosch 321-2077 or Bernie Humann 254-5324/254-4394. Volunteers needed, please contact the above.

Your National Weather Service, Emmons County Emergency Manager, and Linton Fire Department want you to learn more about severe summer weather.

A Severe Weather Seminar will be held Thursday, June 5 at 6:30 pm at the Fire Hall in Linton. Topics covered will be: thunderstorm formation…how and why; thunderstorm hazards…flash floods, tornadoes, lightning, wind, hail; history of severe weather in North Dakota; storm strength and what weather you will get; storm structure…wall clouds, sheld clouds, mesocyclones, rain free base; how to stay safe!

Neat pictures…Cool video. For more information contact Emmons County Emergency Manager Shawna Paul at 254-4486 or smpaul@nd.gov.

Linton Grad Finale will be held Sunday night, May 18, ‘08 at the elementary gym in honor of class of ‘08. All high school students are invited. Entrance fee for Seniors is free and under class man pay $2.00. All students are allowed one guest. Doors are locked at 10:30 p.m. sharp. Music by K Hook. Hypnotist Al Kaytraz. Cards: Black Jack and Pinocle.

Grand Prizes: 2 Dell Laptops, 1 for boy 1 for girl. Each other senior will receive a $40+ gift. Theme is 70’s & glow. Seniors receive 70’s T-shirt, Peace Chain, Shades. All students receive glow accessories.

Friday, June 6th is getting closer each day and the dairy and ag days committee met today. Current progress includes the Midwest Dairy Association who is looking for candidates, the Emmons County Farmers Union continuing organizing the parade, Emmons County Extension looking for someone who knows the art of balloon twisting, Linton High School FCCLA program organizing the lunch, Emmons County Record organizing the fundraising and advertising, the Linton Senior Citizens organizing the supper at the Knights of Columbus hall, the Linton Catholic cluster of Hazelton’s St. Paul and St.Michaels youth group organizing their beverage kiosk and the major instigator the Linton Chamber organizing games for the kids.