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Shooting programs coming to Bowman BY FRANK TURNER
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ocal 4-H leaders are always looking for new ways achieve the organization’s goal: “[to engage] youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development.” Bowman County Extension Agent Max Robison and other leaders see shooting sports, such as archery, air rifle shooting, and trap shooting, as the next best way to get kids involved in the program. Robison said that a local shooting sports program would provide an avenue for kids to learn about safety and give students a chance to get involved in extracurricular activities during the winter. “If sports or other school activities are not someone’s big drive – if there is something else for a student to do during the winter like archery, it would give them a great opportunity,” he said. According to Robison, there are 4-H members already interested in shooting sports. Every week, a small group of dedicated Bowman County 4-H members drive to Slope County to participate in the available shooting programs in
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Teacher of the Year BY FRANK TURNER
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orth Dakota State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler recently announced Scranton educator Dr. Karyn Chiapella as a finalist for 2020 ND Teacher of the Year. Chiapella was one of five North Dakota educators announced as finalists for the prestigious title. The 2020 ND Teacher of the Year will be selected September 30th. The ND Teacher of the Year title was created to honor and recognize the contributions of the American classroom teacher. According to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, the National Teacher of the Year Program is “the oldest and most prestigious honors program to focus public attention on excellence in teaching.” Chiapella covers many roles at Scranton Public School. In addition to being a special education teacher, Chiapella is an intervention specialist and advanced composition teacher. Scranton Public School Superintendent John Pretzer nominated Chiapella for the title last spring. Pretzer considered it an honor that Chiapella was recognized as a finalist. “She is definitely deserving of this type of recognition,” said Pretzer. “Dr. Chiapella wears a lot of hats in our school and does great in each area… She is always willing to get involved, and she always has the students’ interests in mind.” This year is Chiapella’s eighth year at Scranton Public School. While at the school, Chiapella has started many impactful initiatives. Specifically, Chiapella helped organize school mentorship program where older highschool students have a chance to interact and work with younger students. “We are empowering the big kids to be role models for the little kids,” she said. Chiapella also started the initiative called “Mission: Possible” where students have a chance to send letters and donations to veterans and soldiers overseas. “The community is incredible at donating for our soldiers,” she said. “It teaches the kids that the world is bigger than them and that we have to take care of one another.” In addition to making broader change across the school with various initiatives, Chiapella also has taken large strides forward as a special education teacher. Chiapella said one of her biggest accomplishments over the years has been to change the perception of special education areas and to make the resource room a more welcoming and inclusive place. “Oftentimes I’ve heard the resource room referred
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Scranton Public School Educator Karyn Chiapella is chosen as a finalist for the 2020 ND Teacher of the Year title. Submitted Photo.
RehabVisions hosts Don’t Fall in the Fall BY FRANK TURNER
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ehabVisions at Southwest Healthcare Services hosted their first Don’t Fall in the Fall event last week on Tuesday. RehabVisions hosted the public event during September, Fall Prevention Month, to both raise awareness about falls and prevent fall related injuries. According to Director of Rehabilitation for RehabVisions at Southwest Healthcare Services Jen Jahner, the rate of falls increase as the weather gets colder. Jahner said that people of all ages were welcome to attend the event. “It’s really a public outreach event,” said Jahner. “We have a lot of people in our community that are caregivers for their loved ones, and so we wanted to target them so they can help
Physicians and Southwest Healthcare staff (Left to Right) Darren Criswell, Carol Cornelius, Joan Woodley, Jen Jahner, Cole Benz, Kristy Sargent, Chris Peterson, and Ria Eaton celebrate their first successful “Don’t Fall in the Fall” RehabVisions event. Submitted Photo.
maybe either their elderly mother or father know what should and shouldn’t be in their homes.” To ready the community for the impending winter, the rehab facility set up six learning station, each
manned by a different health professional. Each station had a different health professional ready to engage the public with both educational presentations and engaging activities. “What we really wanted
to emphasize is that there are other things besides just balance and dizziness that can contribute to falls,” she said. “It’s just a way for us to show our community and patients that there are a lot of different health profession-
als that can help you, if you have troubles falling.” Each station focused on a different and unique aspect of fall prevention. The stations covered information
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We Want To Hear From You! Southwest Healthcare Services and Bowman County Public Health want your input on the healthcare needs of the community.
Please, visit the link or use the QR code by Oct. 14 to take our survey!
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