Westbrook NewsLocal news for Westbrook, MN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Flying High . . .- May 31, 2008 WESTBROOK -- Very few people know an astronaut personally. But Eldora Buchholz of Westbrook not only knows an astronaut, she has a great niece that is an astronaut. Kathy Phillips, Rick, and Paul Buchholz are second cousins of Nyberg. Buchholz along with the rest of the nation will be watching when her niece Karen Nyberg of Vining will be a crew member on the Discovery Mission scheduled for Saturday, May 31....http://www.topix.net/city/westbrook-mn/2008/05/flying-high?fromrss=1 Earl Jackson -- not your ordinary dog- May 29, 2008 Earl Jackson, the Great Pyrenees therapy dog has been making the rounds at area nursing homes, and the Veterans Hospital in Sioux Falls. The beautiful two and a half year old pup weighing in at about 110 pounds, seems to have a natural ability to bond with residents at the homes. His owners are Terry and Dorothy Westerbur. Earl was given his name from a combination of family members. Terry a.http://www.topix.net/city/westbrook-mn/2008/05/earl-jackson-not-your-ordinary-dog?fromrss=... Board reviews capital outlay and budget cuts- May 23, 2008 WWG -- While state legislators hammered out a new budget it doesn't begin to solve the financial issues in most districts. Superintendent Loy Woelber told the board they will receive a one time increase in the formula of $51 per pupil. This amounts to about $30,000 increase for the district. "This will help our bottom line next year," said Woelber. A state wide insurance program was passed by the legislature, but it was immediately...http://www.topix.net/city/westbrook-mn/2008/05/board-reviews-capital-outlay-and-budget-cut... Becky Rise hanging up her apron- May 15, 2008 "We do a lot more craft sewing." WWG -- Over her many years of teaching Mrs. Rise has averted more than her share of kitchen disasters, and resurrected sewing projects gone wrong. But through it all it has been a labor of love. Growing up in north central Iowa with a seamstress mother Rise learned to sew when she was ten years old. By the time she was in ninth grade she knew she wanted to be a Home Ec teacher. After...http://www.topix.net/city/westbrook-mn/2008/05/becky-rise-hanging-up-her-apron?fromrss=1 City council votes to let bids for street work- May 9, 2008 WESTBROOK -- The Annual Board of Review for the City of Westbrook was held in the city council room from 5:30 to 6:00 prior to the regular monthly council meeting. With no taxpayers showing up for the board of review, Mayor Rocky Kolar opened the regular meeting at 6 o'clock. The first order of business was to determine the letting of bids for street, and curb and gutter work to be done this summer. The council voted to call for bids on.http://www.topix.net/city/westbrook-mn/2008/05/city-council-votes-to-let-bids-for-street-w... First year in speech nets- May 4, 2008 "Mrs. Enstad was a really fine coach, she helped me a lot with all the fine details of speech. I wouldn't have made it to state without her help." DOVRAY -- Home schooled Will Spaeth wanted to start speech in his junior year, however playing basketball didn't allow him the time. This year he decided to concentrate more on the fine arts activities including speech and drama. While he enjoys both of those activities he also participates in track,...http://www.topix.net/city/westbrook-mn/2008/05/first-year-in-speech-nets?fromrss=1 Between the Lines- May 2, 2008 The Minnesota state legislature is in the process of tightening up teen driving laws. It is long over due. The new legislation will restrict newly licensed teens from driving between the hours of midnight and 5:00 a.m. It also contains a provision that would allow a new teen driver from driving with more than one other teen in the vehicle, with the exception of siblings. I believe this legislation will pass fairly easily, as I see it -- it's a no...http://www.topix.net/city/westbrook-mn/2008/05/between-the-lines?fromrss=1 |