This past week I had the pleasure of writing eight stories for the Senior Focus about women of the past from Pipestone County. Their contributions to our community ranged from providing lifesaving medical care, to matriarchs who planted the seed that produced entire generations of artisans who have helped to put our community on the map. While none of the […]
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Pollinator gardening
Pollinators are very important for healthy environment. They move pollen from flower to flower fertilizing the plants, so they can make seeds or fruit. There are many insect pollinators, such as bees, flies, wasps, butterflies and beetles. According to the University of Minnesota, 15% of bee species nest in hollow stems, holes in wood or cavities. Nearly 80% of bee […]
Drive aware – Spring is in the air!
By Klint W. Willert, PAS Superintendent of Schools As the chill of winter fades and is replaced with longer days and the warmth of spring, it’s a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors. However, amidst the excitement of the spring season, it is also a time to remain aware of the added traffic in the community with children on bikes […]
Aging into generations
When I was a kid, I remember some very distinct things about my grandparents and nuances that in my mind were kind of quirky. As time has evolved, I find myself now parenting four children of my own and approaching 40. I often look back at these childhood memories and chuckle to myself because I am starting to display very […]
So much to offer
In a world where opportunities come and go, puppies scamper off to places unknown, and loved ones pass away, loss can mean so many things. And with each loss, comes a differing degree of grief. We all deal with grief differently—most of us without any help or training. One of the ways we can deal with grief is through social […]
No sweeter words
Simple words can brighten a day. My kids recently reminded me of this on two separate occasions. One occurred when I was dropping my daughter off at Girl Scouts. As we pulled up to the location, I asked her if she just wanted to go in or if she would like me to walk in with her. She said she […]
Setting high expectations: Preparing students for the future!
In my last message, I shared the importance for school attendance. However, beyond school attendance, for our Pipestone Area School students to be as successful as they can be, we must also work together to establish and maintain high expectations for students in and out of school. We know that the school experiences play a pivotal role in shaping students’ […]
Preserve women’s athletics
I’ve been blessed with four daughters. All four of them have had opportunities to compete in women’s athletics at Pipestone Area Schools. One of them is now trying her hand at the college level. Their experiences have been wonderful. Whether win or lose, they gained much from the experience. Their experiences taught them lessons in how to lose and how […]
Spring time is all about forgiveness
For some time now, the giving and receiving of forgiveness has been on my mind. It has been especially prominent in my thoughts over the past few weeks while preparing for Easter festivities. I have been wondering why (besides recent personal experience) this has weighed on my heart recently, so I did some research. As it turns out, spring is […]
Strengthening foundations: The vital role of good school attendance
We often hear that following the pandemic, schools have experienced challenges with student attendance. Attendance isn’t merely a matter of fulfilling a requirement or ticking boxes for the Minnesota Department of Education. Student attendance is an essential ingredient for the academic success and personal development for every student, shaping their journey towards a brighter future. In our schools, where every […]
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