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Journal Writing Project - A great opportunity

By News Team

Mon, Mar 14th, 2011
Posted in Journal Student Writing Project

Many of you have probably lived in Preston for a majority of your life and may not have known about the Preston Area Community Foundation, or PACF. PACF is an organization that serves the Preston area by supporting programs and projects that help improve and build a stronger community. I am honored to say that I am a student advisor on PACF.

Being a part of this organization is a great opportunity and it is full of many "real world" experiences. For me, being one of the student advisors is an honor as only two upcoming seniors, who live in Preston, are selected; one boy and one girl. Caleb Quanrud was the boy advisory asked to be apart of the organization. On May 6, 2010, Caleb and I were elected as advisory members to the board. Since our election onto the board, Caleb and I attend all the PACF meetings.

The Preston Area Community Foundation experience will be something that will shape me for my lifetime. Working with adults and trying to improve our community by deciding which projects will benefit the community the most has been great preparation for me in what awaits in my future. As a student advisor, you learn to think of others around you and how it will affect them, not just yourself. All the experiences I have had with being a part of PACF have made a difference in my life. I love to volunteer in my community, and I thank the Preston Area Community Foundation board members for giving me this great opportunity.

If any of you reading this article would like to learn more, you can contact me or other members of PACF: Charles Aug, Dwight Luhmann, Sheila Craig, Craig Mensink, Dustin Arndt, Rick Grooter, Sharyol O'Connor, Donna Dreier, Jeff Wand, Tim Bremseth, Sally Gibson, and Caleb Quanrud. Also, if you would like to support the Preston Area Community Foundation, we will be hosting our annual dinner at the Branding Iron on May 28, 2011. It is planned to be an eventful night starting with a social hour and silent auction at 5:30, dinner at 6:30 and a guest speaker to follow. Tickets are on sale at F&M Community Bank. We hope to see you all there!

Jennifer Quanrud is a student at Fillmore Central High School. She is one of 10 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its twelfth year.

Journal Writing Project - Eat right with color-you are what you eat

By News Team

Fri, Mar 4th, 2011
Posted in Journal Student Writing Project
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Maybe one more piece of cake, just another serving of pie, or perhaps just one more scoop of ice cream to go with our dessert. Sure, when making this decision we remember we've heard it more often than not-eat healthy, be active. Except whe ..... 
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Journal Writing Project - Step out of the box - 2/28/11

By News Team

Fri, Feb 25th, 2011
Posted in Journal Student Writing Project
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When I was younger, I was a shy little girl. I never wanted to leave my parents' side or adventure on my own. Several events in my life have made me change my outlook, from my dad committing suicide to my brother being in Iraq. These life-changing e ..... 
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Journal Writing Project - Making a difference - 2/21/11

By News Team

Fri, Feb 18th, 2011
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By Katie Ristau

Saving lives, what a great thing! When you donate once, you can save up to three lives. Four and a half million Americans would die each year without your donation. A donation is needed every two seconds. More than 38,000 dona ..... 
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Journal Writing Project "Straight" discrimination

By News Team

Mon, Feb 14th, 2011
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Sexual orientation. It is something that has become a huge issue both nationally and state-wide, and commands a great amount of attention. However, I can't make it through a single day without hearing the terms gay and homo being used among my peers ..... 
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Journal Writing Project - "Straight" discrimination

By News Team

Sat, Feb 12th, 2011
Posted in Journal Student Writing Project
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Sexual orientation. It is something that has become a huge issue both nationally and state-wide, and commands a great amount of attention. However, I can't make it through a single day without hearing the terms gay and homo being used among my peers ..... 
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Journal Student Wring Project - I Go Back

By News Team

Fri, Feb 4th, 2011
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Being a senior this year makes me reminisce my childhood years, and there is only one place that comes to mind, my grandparents' farm. My hot summer days were usually spent with my grandma and grandpa, and if I wasn't with them, I was begging my par ..... 
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Journal Writing Project - My Hero

By News Team

Fri, Jan 28th, 2011
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If I were asked to identify one true hero, my answer would be my grandpa, Paul Mathison. My grandpa, has been through a lot in his life and he still stands tall. I love listening to his stories about when he was a child; the great times of radio and ..... 
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My Guardian Angel

By News Team

Fri, Jan 21st, 2011
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It was an average day at the Stortz residence. Dad was busy outside doing chores, and I was on the way back from a dentist appointment along with my boyfriend and Mom. The ride seemed to take forever. Finally arriving home, I opened the door to find ..... 
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