New machine boosts CTE program at Willamette High School
The large machine, which cost $47,000, can be used to create custom-designed parts and products.
Posted: Feb 11, 2021 10:19 AM
Updated: Feb 15, 2021 7:13 PM
Posted By: Jacob Roberts
EUGENE, Ore. – Students at Willamette High School have a new tool to help them learn a valuable trade.
Last week, a computer numerical control mill, known as a CNC Mill, was unloaded at the school’s metals shop.
The large machine, which cost $47,000, can be used to create custom-designed parts and products.
It’s a big boost to the school’s Career Technical Education (CTE) program because it’s the kind of equipment that students might be expected to use when they get into the workforce.
The Fargo vocal act recently released a group video, its first since last March. Written By: John Lamb | ×
Members of the local a cappella group Great Plains Harmony sing The Beatles Eleanor Rigby. Special to The Forum
FARGO The Beatles’ classic song “Eleanor Rigby” is a narrative on loneliness and isolation, but for members of Great Plains Harmony, the song has become a happy reunion of sorts.
The Fargo-based vocal group released a video last week of the song, with members singing the tune together, remotely, from their own homes.
While the group has met via Zoom once a week for rehearsals, this is the first public performance since social distancing protocols went into effect last March.
Capt. Justin McCullough, commanding officer of Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D, Springfield, recently announced the kickoff of the 14th annual Cpl. John A. âJayâ Sampietro Jr. Toy Drive. This toy drive, in remembrance of Sampietro, who died in the line of duty in 2005 after being struck by a car near Strafford, will conclude Sunday, Dec. 20.
The toy drive is a cooperative effort between the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, the Childrenâs Miracle Network of CoxHealth and area residents. The toy drive is designed to brighten the holiday for children who are forced to spend the Christmas season in the hospital. Troopers will not be able to personally deliver the donated toys this year due to COVID-19. The toys will be collected and dropped off with hospital staff so they can be distributed throughout the holiday season.