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Applying Science

AP Photo -- Prescott Valley, Ariz., police officer Loren Chavez watches as Glassford Hill Middle School eighth graders Aleena Luna and Sierra Locke measure skid marks to determine speed, velocity and perception reaction time during class.
March 16, 2010

PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — Glassford Hill Middle School eighth-grade science students put their classroom knowledge of speed formulas to practical use on a recent Wednesday, determining the speed of a patrol car from the length of its skid marks in the parking lot outside the auditorium. Money for the demonstration by Officer Loren Chavez and Corp. Mike Morris, motor officers with the Prescott Valley Police Department, came in part from a speed enforcement grant from the Governor’s Office on Highway Safety. “I thought it would be a great opportunity for the students to see how what we learn in class applies to real life,” said Chris Dalpiaz, eighth-grade science teacher at Glassford Hill Middle School. “It’s a great attention getter.” Chavez, who had been the school resource officer at Glassford Hill a few years ago, said the program serves two purpose.

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BOOKWORM: New book is for the science geek in everybody

March 16, 2010

The other day, when you creaked out of bed, your knee hurt for no reason at all.

It wasn’t like you kickboxed in your sleep, but it sure felt like you did. And this morning, you were dizzy just after breakfast.

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Student loan forgiveness available for teachers

March 16, 2010

Applications for a teacher incentive program aimed at retaining elementary and secondary teachers will be accepted by the North Dakota University System Office beginning April 1. The application deadline is June 30.

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Speech Invite Results

March 16, 2010

Area students won awards at the Glenburn Lions Club Speech Invitational held March 5. Burke County won first place overall, followed by Glenburn High in second place and Ray High with third place.

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Lunch menus for March 22-26

March 16, 2010

Minot Public Schools

Monday: K-8: Chicken pretzels; mashed potatoes/gravy, fruit choices, dinner roll/jelly, milk

9-12: Chicken pretzels; stuffing and gravy

Tuesday: K-8: BBQ rib patty on a bun or corndog; cor...

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A round trip that’s worth it

March 8, 2010

Every weekday morning the Burch family makes a 120-mile round trip from Westhope so their sons can attend school at Our Redeemer’s Christian School.

“Our truck has 280,000 miles on it,” said Levi Burch, a sophomore.

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