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Glenwood News for March 7

March 05, 2013

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The Missoula Children's Theatre troupe returned to Glenwood on Monday. They held tryouts after school on March 4 and immediately began rehearsals that will run through Friday. This is the eighth production the group has organized in Glenwood. Approximately 20 Glenwood students from kindergarten through eighth grade will perform "The Pied Piper" on March 8. A spaghetti dinner will be served from 5 until 6:30 at the school followed by the play at 7 p.m. Prices for the dinner and play are $5 per individual or $20 per family. What a great way to spend your Friday evening in Glenwood! Plan to enjoy a tasty dinner and a play featuring our local students and the Missoula Children's Theatre. (You might want to telephone the school at 364-3438 to make your dinner reservation.)

Twenty-seven Glenwood students from first through eighth grades competed in the 2013 Spelling Bee on Feb. 28. Per traditional spelling bee rules -- the contestants were told the word they were to spell, and then they said the word, spelled the word and finally said the word again. Top spellers from each grade included: first grade, Isabella Bensel; second grade, Willa McLaughlin; third grade, Olivia Jacobsen; fourth grade, Nahaleigh Schuster; fifth grade, Andrew McFall; sixth grade, Kinley Troh; seventh grade, Forrest Putnam; and eighth grade, Colton Troh. Each participant received a certificate and the winner of each grades' contest was awarded a spelling bee trophy as well. Congratulations to each of the contestants!

Honor Society members Becca Hallenbeck, Jonathon Throop, Bethany Putnam, Balyee Couch, Marisela Hernandez and Reyauna Guzman, under the leadership of advisor Bridget McLaughlin, organized the annual spelling bee. Julie Brazil served as the master of ceremonies, while the judges included Tom Eldred, Jennifer Hallenbeck and Bethany Putnam. The Honor Society provided refreshments for the contestants and audience following the spelling bee as well.

Don't forget to move your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday evening before you go to bed. Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 10. The time change will allow more daylight as you do your evening chores.

"Imagine!" That is the title of the Women of Faith DVD Conference that will be held at the Glenwood Pioneer Memorial Community Church on March 15 and 16. Featured speakers include Lisa Harper, Luci Swindoll and Sheila Walsh. The event begins Friday from 5:45 to 9:30 p.m. and continues on Saturday from 8:15 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Dinner, a continental breakfast and brunch will be provided during the conference. The event is free -- but donations will be accepted. If you would like to attend this inspirational event, please call 364-3571 to make your reservation ASAP.

Mark your calendars for the annual Glenwood Volunteer Firemen's turkey dinner on Saturday, March 16. The traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings will be served from 4:30 through 7 p.m. at the school. The meals are $10 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. This is a wonderful way to support our local volunteer firemen and women. Proceeds from the dinner will enable the Glenwood Volunteer Fire Department to purchase additional equipment.The volunteers work hard to provide fire and emergency medical services for our community -- let's be sure to support them by attending their annual fundraising event!

More sad news was received from the Beeks family. We were so sorry to hear that Betty passed away last week. Please know that our thoughts are with each of you.