We are having a special carnival meeting on Saturday, May 24th at TJs Cafe at 9:00 a.m. Daycare is provided. Please join us. Call Amanda Keller with questions.

May is Elder Abuse Awareness Month

In 2005, 85,000 persons over the age of 65 were victims of non-fatal violent crime.  Crime victims over the age of 65 lost a total of $1.3 billion due to personal and property crimes in 2005.  Many of these crimes were committed by family members or people who were known by the victim.  What can we do to help keep our elder population and ourselves safe? 

• Report suspicious activity in our neighborhoods and businesses to the police
• Let a friend or neighbor know when going on vacation, to the hospital and any other changes in routine.
• Never give out banking numbers, Social Security numbers and other personal information on the phone or internet.
• When hiring repairmen, call to check out their credentials.  Contact the company they represent, the Better Business Bureau and ask friends and neighbors if they know of the person or business.
• Keep doors locked even in the day and even if you are home.
• Remember to lock car doors and garage doors.
• When in public, be aware of your surroundings.  In crowded places, keep your billfold in a front pocket.  Keep your purse close to your body. 
• Walk in daylight or well lit areas.
• Consider keeping valuables in a safety deposit box or safe.
• Do not carry or keep large amounts of cash.

Mary Koens

Artemis House

Sponsored by five area churches the Seven Project mixes a whole lot of fun along with a gospel message.

Thanks to the hard work of a few Horizons members, Mrs. Melanie Williamson’s exploratory class and Mr. Wince’s gym class, part of the Horizons Stratgic Plan was accomplished Friday morning. Three new trees were planted next to the gym addition and one tree was replaced in front of the high school.  Three of the trees were sponsored by donors and one was bought by the Horizons group. Thanks so much all who made this happen! 

This year’s Missoula Children’s Theatre Production is

ROBINSON CRUSOE

Performances will be at 3pm and 7pm on Saturday, May 17th at Austin Auditorium.

With 4 seats on the Newell School Board up for Election on June 3rd during the County Primary, the forum to be held this evening at City Hall is a great chance to hear what each of the 9 candidates have to offer!

Get involved, attend, and don’t forget to VOTE!

PTO Family Movie Night Presents:

Alvin and the Chipmunks

Where - Middle School Gym at

When - 6pm on May 8th.

Admission is 2$ a person which includes one free bag of popcorn.

Instructional Skill Camp for Boys and Girls

(Entering 2nd-6th Grades) May 27-30th 9am to noon.

(Entering 7th-12th grades) May 27-30 1pm-4:30 & 5:30pm-8:30pm

Contact Camp Directors Donavan DeBoer and Scott Wince for registration and fee information.