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Grade schools to welcome new principal Forreston and German Valley grade schools will welcome a new principal on July 1. On March 16, Forrestville Valley Board of Education members voted to hire Ryan Schrader to replace current Principal Jonathan Schneiderman, who is resigning at the end of this school year, Forrestville Valley School District Superintendent Sheri Smith said. “I am so excited to have the opportunity to work in such a great school district as Forrestville Valley,” Schrader said. “I look forward to joining an exceptional team of educators and working closely with students and families in this already great school and strong community. What an amazing honor it is to be a part of such a
great district where student success and continued growth is a priority.” Schrader, who will be relocating to the area with his wife and three children, graduated from Aurora University where he earned undergraduate teaching degrees and a master’s degree in educational leadership, Smith said. “He has 15 years in education, including seven years at an elementary school, one year at a middle school and seven years in administration as middle school dead of students and elementary principal, she said. “We are excited to continue great leadership in our district and look forward to adding Mr. Schrader to the administrative team,” Board of Education President John
Reining said. “Mrs. Smith continues to secure high quality staff and programs for our students, and I believe Mr. Schrader will be a strong contributor in our pursuit for excellence at Forrestville Valley.” Elementary Assistant Principal Christy Garnhart, Forreston Junior/Senior High School Principal Travis Heinz and FJSHS Assistant Principal/Activities Director Kyle Zick welcome Schrader, Smith said. “Mr. Schrader is a great fit for our teaching staff and administrative team,” Smith said. “His experience at the elementary level will allow for the continuation of great things for our students in Forrestville Valley and we are excited to have him join us.”
Also available will be blueberry or chocolate chip pancakes as well as strawberries and whipped cream on the pancakes or waffles. Children 10 and under will eat free while the cost for children 11-13 years is $4, ages 14 and over is $7 and All You Can Eat is $9. After breakfast, at 10 a.m., the Lions will be having their annual Easter Egg Hunt in Bertolet Park, weather permitting. The Easter Egg hunt will be moved inside the Bertolet building if weather is bad. The Easter Egg hunt is open from toddlers to 8 year-olds. The hunt is divided into three age groups, 0-4 years, 5-6 and 7-8, with prizes awarded for each group.
The next Lions dinner on April 24 will be the roast pork loin dinner in support of the Summer Daze Festival. That dinner will consist of roast pork loin, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, dinner roll, applesauce and cake for dessert. The cost of the meal at the door is $6 for children ages 6-13 years and $10 for 14 years and older. Children 5 and younger eat free. Advance tickets are available saving $1 per dinner at the Bertolet Library or Lions Paul Lindstrom, Connie Hartje, Kathy Rose, Josh Lamping and Dorothy Mahon. Advance tickets will be available April 1 and sold until Saturday, April 16.
Movie Matinee - Monday, March 28, 1 p.m. We are looking forward to the return of our movies and popcorn! Join us as we watch the tale of the Madrigals, an extraordinary family living in a magical house in the Colombian mountains. But when Mirabel, the only ordinary family member, discovers the magic surrounding their home is in danger, she may be her family’s last hope. Family Game Night - Thursday, March 31, 5-7 p.m. We hope you used your family time these past 2 years to hone your board game skills! Family Game Night returns on Thursday, March 31 from 5-7 p.m. Bring your family’s favorite game to share with others or choose from the selection available. National Library Week - April 3-9 Stop in during National Library Week. We will have adult and youth raffle baskets , a scavenger hunt, and our annual Guess-Me Jars! Prize winners will be drawn on April 11. Lego Club - Monday, April 4, 5 p.m. Lego Club returns for ages 5 and up on Monday, April 4. Story Hour: Thursdays at 10 a.m.
Join Miss Jana for Story Hour and learn about animals and letters on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Registration requested but not required. There will not be a Story Hour on March 31. Craft Kits for Adults: March has us getting ready for Spring! Pick up your Cookie Cutter Seed Bird Feeder today! Create-a-Card - Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m. Spring is in the air! High school graduation season is just around the corner. Create a one-of-a-kind card for that special graduate! Plastic Recycling We ask that you make sure plastic is clean with no debris in the donation. Also please remove any ziploc-type seals and paper/sticker labels. Thank you for your cooperation. New Releases Adult Books: The Match by Harlan Coben, The Summer Getaway by Susan Mallery, A Safe House by Stuart Woods DVD: Redeeming Love, West Side Story, Picture Books, Applesauce Day by Lisa J Amstutz, Dress-Up Day by Blanca Gomez
BRIEFS Family movie night
Faith Lutheran Church in Forreston is hosting a family movie night on April 2. The movie, “Overcomer,” will be shown in the church sanctuary starting about 7 p.m. Snacks and drinks will be provided. The church is located at 402 Second Ave., Forreston.
Leaf River Lions “Breakfast with Bunny” is Saturday, April 16
The Leaf River Lions will be serving, “Breakfast with Bunny” on Saturday, April 16 from 7-10 a.m. in the Bertolet Memorial building in Leaf River. The menu will be pancakes, waffles, French toast scrambled eggs and whole hog sausage.
BERTOLET LIBRARY Women’s History Month - In recognition of Women’s History Month, Bertolet Memorial Library is highlighting its collection of titles about Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the struggle for women’s rights. When Stanton was born in 1815, women couldn’t vote or hold elective office, couldn’t keep the wages they earned, and weren’t even allowed to speak in the public arena. Elizabeth Cady Stanton, leader of the Women’s Suffrage movement, launched a revolution when she drafted the first organized demand for women’s rights in 1848 at Seneca Falls, N.Y. In her words, “Our struggle shall be hard and long, but our triumphs shall be complete and forever.”. Check out our collection of titles on Women’s Suffrage. Trustee Opening - We currently have an opening for a trustee with a term that expires in 2023. Our Board of Trustees meets at the library on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6 p.m. If interested, please contact Director Linda Schreiber at 815-738-2742 during business hours or by email at bertolet705@gmail.com.
