Freeman High’s FFA Chapter Team Places in State Competition

For the first time in many years, Freeman High’s FFA Chapter competed in the 2011 Washington State FFA Land Judging Competition held in Odessa, WA, November 2, 2011. Team members were Tyler Emtman, Cory Emtman, Brian Hogan, Darold Conely, and Isaac Heyn.

They improved their team placing at each of 3 contests, and placed 18th out of 26 teams.

The contest, also referred to as Soils, consists of judging the following: determining soil textures (sand, silt, or clay), measuring soil depth (Topsoil and Subsoil), measuring slope percentage, and calculating erosion over time.

After students judge those factors, they use the information gathered to determine how to farm the land, and if fertilizer needs to be applied.

The team worked hard all year and hopes to improve their Land Judging skills once again next fall.

School Transporation Team and Local Business Spearheads Drive to Help Needy Family

November-December 2011

Dear Community Member,

                                                                                             

I am a member of the Freeman School Transportation Department.  This holiday season we have adopted a family in our district that is verifiably in need of assistance. Circumstances beyond their control have rendered them well below poverty level and virtually homeless. The family has been provided shelter, but currently lacks the ability to pay the rent due to lack of employment.

We have partnered with The Freeman Store, and thanks to the efforts of Barb Lang, the owner, have procured a Thanksgiving meal, some clothing and personal essentials.  We are donating our time and many personal resources to help this family but realize we cannot do it alone.

We are requesting merchants and other members of the community to help make a difference in this family’s lives. Could you please make a small contribution to this effort either in cash or physical items?  They are in need of basic items such as:

Blankets, sheets, pillows

Warm Clothing-   (Men’s pants size 32 and shirts medium to large)  (Women's size large) (Women's Medium- jeans size 8-10)  (Boy’s size medium - boys jeans -11-12 slim) Jeans, Jackets, Gloves, Flannel Shirts – all need snow clothes

Shoes for cold weather, Women’s 8 ½ (mother and daughter), size 6 for the boy

Food- All types

Gift cards for gas, grocery stores or department stores

Soaps, Shampoo, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry supplies

Furniture (bed), kitchen items (pots and pans, glassware, silverware)

Christmas tree / gifts (kids really want I-pods, costume jewelry, call of duty video games, boy wants a football, girl loves to draw)

Dad needs a job  - has experience with computers but is jack of all trades. Mom can do anything – cleaning, caretaker

Already have donated items of couch, TV, VCR, dishes, table and chairs, microwave. This hardworking family is truly in need. Please help us in our efforts to get this family back on their feet.  We will be accepting contributions throughout the holiday season. Please drop off items at the Freeman Transportation Department or Freeman Store.  You may contact Barb Lang with questions at (509) 939-1334.  We will deliver Christmas items to the family on Christmas Eve.

Thank you for your Support!

The Freeman Store and The Freeman School Transportation Team.

Fairfield, Wash., Residents Will Be Busy in November 10 - 15, 2011

November 10, 2011, 7:00 p.m. VFW and Auxiliary meetings, Fairfield Community Center, corner of Main and Johnson.

November 15, 2011, 12:00 p.m. Senior Souper at the Fairfield Community Center, corner of Main and Johnson and at 1:30 p.m. Southeast Spokane County Historical Society and Museum meets across the street at East 301 Main St. Both buildings are wheelchair accessible.