Regarding student-computer ratio, Pine Island High School’s will improve next school year to 1-to-1.
The plan to supply a computer to every 9-12 student is part of the district’s Phase 2 technology upgrades. The school board, at its April 15
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"Where Olmsted County News Comes First"
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Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
- 5:36:49, May 15th 2013 - Frank Hawthorne - Though I hated to see you reference Glenn Beck by name [Three Times ... [Read More]
- 11:42:07, May 10th 2013 - yenken - I feel very sorry for those who have commented do far, as when you stand fa ... [Read More]
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- 7:00:49, Apr 11th 2013 - Donald Pierce - Col. Stan Gudmundson hit most of the important nails squarly on the h ... [Read More]
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- 12:04:33, Apr 3rd 2013 - Frank W. Hawthorne - Say WHAT?!? Stan's American-Pie [In SKY] is Falling--Not Again? ... [Read More]
- 12:40:21, Mar 29th 2013 - Jacob - It's a shame that so few people care about making their voices heard. If we ... [Read More]
SHARE YOUR AMERICA WITH A HIGH SCHOOL EXCHANGE STUDENT FROM ONE OF 70 COUNTRIES!
Thu, May 9th, 2013
Posted in Pine Island Education
Posted in Pine Island Education
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Pine Island, MN – May 2013 — Rochester resident, Kris De Mattos, invites local families to “Share Your America” with a high school exchange student from one of 70 European, South American, Asian, or African countries during the 2013–2014 school year. Sponsored by PAX-Program of Academic Exchange (PAX), these students arrive to the U.S. in August.
PAX students are 15-18 years old, have studied English for at least three years, and are motivated to learn more about the U.S. by attending high school and living with a host family. PAX students are eager to experience American activities—backyard barbecues, birthday celebrations, and holidays—with their host families. They are covered by comprehensive medical insurance and have their own spending money for incidentals.
Volunteer host families provide PAX students with a bed, a quiet place to study, a seat at the dining table, a warm and supportive home environment, and encouragement to engage in everyday American life. With their exchange students, host families experience such activities through fresh eyes while also learning about the exchange student’s country and culture. All types of families—single parents, young couples, retirees, and parents with teenagers—are welcome to host.
Founded in 1990, PAX is a non-profit educational organization and one of a select few U.S. Department of State designated Exchange Visitor Program’s chosen to participate in its prestigious U.S. government-sponsored FLEX, YES, and A-SMYLE programs. Each year, more than 1,100 teenagers visit the U.S. as PAX exchange students. For more information,
call Kris De Mattos at 507-990-3740 or visit www.pax.org.
PAX students are 15-18 years old, have studied English for at least three years, and are motivated to learn more about the U.S. by attending high school and living with a host family. PAX students are eager to experience American activities—backyard barbecues, birthday celebrations, and holidays—with their host families. They are covered by comprehensive medical insurance and have their own spending money for incidentals.
Volunteer host families provide PAX students with a bed, a quiet place to study, a seat at the dining table, a warm and supportive home environment, and encouragement to engage in everyday American life. With their exchange students, host families experience such activities through fresh eyes while also learning about the exchange student’s country and culture. All types of families—single parents, young couples, retirees, and parents with teenagers—are welcome to host.
Founded in 1990, PAX is a non-profit educational organization and one of a select few U.S. Department of State designated Exchange Visitor Program’s chosen to participate in its prestigious U.S. government-sponsored FLEX, YES, and A-SMYLE programs. Each year, more than 1,100 teenagers visit the U.S. as PAX exchange students. For more information,
call Kris De Mattos at 507-990-3740 or visit www.pax.org.
Pine Island ok’s $375,000 for technology upgrades
Mon, Apr 22nd, 2013
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Posted in Pine Island Education
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Pine Island sewer bills to fall
Mon, Apr 22nd, 2013
Posted in Pine Island Government
Posted in Pine Island Government
The Pine Island City Council, at its April 16 meeting, voted unanimously to trim municipal sewer bills by $4.49 a month – and brought off the decrease while raising the sewer base rate.
The base amount will go up $4.50 a month, from $14 to $18.5
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Pine Island School Board gives go-ahead for Galapagos field trip
Mon, Apr 8th, 2013
Posted in Pine Island Education
Posted in Pine Island Education
A group of high school science students from Pine Island and Rochester are making plans for a faraway field trip.
The Pine Island School Board, at its April 4 meeting, unanimously approved a 2014 tour to the Galapagos Islands whose abundance of
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Pine Island CPT pitches new school
Mon, Apr 1st, 2013
Posted in Pine Island Education
Posted in Pine Island Education
The public input part of the Pine Island Community Planning Team’s March 27 public input meeting came after an enthusiastic pitch by CPT members for a new school.
The school is too small
The CPT presentation stressed the school’s inadequate
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Another round about the roundabout
Mon, Mar 25th, 2013
Posted in Pine Island Government
Posted in Pine Island Government
By Karen Snyder
A recurring topic at Pine Island City Council sessions, the U.S. 52/Goodhue County Road 11/East Frontage Road roundabout project received more attention at the March 19 meeting.
“There’s a lot of concern about roundabouts unt
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Pine Island’s exiled flowerpots to bloom again
Mon, Mar 25th, 2013
Posted in Pine Island Features
Posted in Pine Island Features
By Karen Snyder
Consider Pine Island’s flowerpots dilemma solved for the season. Resolution was reached at the March 19 city council meeting.
At last November’s meeting, the council voted to banish the 19 giant flowerpots from their Main Str
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PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE
Fri, Mar 15th, 2013
Posted in Pine Island Government
Posted in Pine Island Government
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA: THE 2013 SEASONAL ROAD RESTRICTIONS FOR OLMSTED COUNTY WILL GO INTO EFFECT ON FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2013. COUNTY ROADS WILL BE POSTED AS TO THE EXACT WEIGHT LIMITATION ON EACH
INDIVIDUAL ROAD, THE END OF THE SPRING LOAD RESTRICTION
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Orlo Andrist
Mon, Mar 11th, 2013
Posted in Pine Island Obituaries
Posted in Pine Island Obituaries
Orlo Andrist, 75, passed away unexpectedly at his home Friday, March 1, 2013.
He was born March 16, 1937, to Charles and Nellie (Yennie) Andrist in New Haven Township, Olmsted County, Minn. He grew up on the family farm and attended rural school a
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