Northeast Country Swim Boosters

Northeast Range School and Pool Community Education - Winter 2012

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Some of the community education opportunities available this Winter.

Link: >> Northeast Range School And Pool Community Education – Winter 2012

Other offerings are listed on the Nighthawks Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/NortheastRangeNighthawks

Young swimmers shine at Little Giant

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Article from the Ely Echo:
http://www.elyecho.com/main.asp?FromHome=1&TypeID=1&ArticleID=11670&SectionID=12&SubSectionID=12

Northeast Range Nighthawks Fall Sports (2011-12) Video

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Music Video of fall sports (2011-12 year) at Northeast Range High School.

Maidl wins twice during triangular meet in Babbitt

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Article from the Ely Echo:
http://www.elyecho.com/index.asp

Triangular Meet Summary

Northeast Range Comm. Ed. Fall Pool/Exercise Activities

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Northeast Range Community Education

Coordinator: Joseph Kaufenberg
NE Range Community Education
30 South Drive
Babbitt, Minnesota 55706
218.827-3101 ext. 3758 Fax: 218-827-3103
jpkaufenberg@midco.net

Call to register for a class well in advance of the dates listed, and then send the release form and fee to address listed above. Classes will be canceled if there have been no registrations (by the registration date listed) or the minimum registration requirements are not met. If cancellation occurs due to lack of registrations, any pre-paid fees will be returned. Call 827-3101, to register or turn in registration forms and fees to the NE Range School Office in sealed envelope addressed to Comm. Ed. Contact Community Education Coordinator, Joseph Kaufenberg, for additional information or questions. Cold Weather Rule: It is assumed that all activities will be cancelled if the temp falls below —30 or if school is cancelled.

Walking at the NEW Northeast Range School

ALL Adult Community Members are welcome to come and enjoy the NEW Northeast Range School. Step out of the Northern Minnesota weather, and walk the hallways in a safe and secure environment. All visitors will be required to wear a Walking Pass while in the building. This new walking program is being implemented as security feature for OUR new after school programming. Please register and pay the $10 quarterly fee in the Media Center M, T, Th 3-8p or W 3-6p (group rates available). All Registered Community Members will receive a Walking Pass. This Walking Pass will be good at any ISD 2142 School Building: M-F 3-8p. We would love to see you visiting all of OUR NEW Schools. If you have further questions please contact NE Range Community Education. We appreciate you helping us keep OUR students and school safe. The Northeast Range School will be open to the Walking Public after all renovations are complete. Please watch local publications for specific dates.

Family Swimming and Pool Parties

Have your next birthday party or family get together at the Northeast Range School Pool
and Cafeteria. Gymnasium is available for an additional charge. For pricing, available dates andmore information contact Joseph Kaufenberg, Community Education Coordinator.

Morning Swim (Adult)

Men and Women are invited to come and enjoy the beautiful school
pool every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning. Use this time
to get in some great exercise (aerobics, laps, walking) or casually
enjoy the pool. Contact Jean (827-3223) for additional information
and to register. No class on days when school is closed. Dates:
MWF: Sept- Dec * Time: 6:30 to 7:30am * Ages: Adult * Place:
Northeast Range School Swimming Pool * Cost: $25 per month or
$4 per day. Watch local publications for specific start date.

Evening Swim (Adult)

Men and Women are invited to come and enjoy the beautiful school
pool Tuesday and Thursday evenings, starting in November, days
will vary due to sporting events. Watch local publications for specific
dates. Com Ed is currently looking for lifeguards (18yrs and older)
for this program. Please contact Com Ed if you are interested.

Northeast Range Swimming Pass

(Adult and Student)
Starting in Winter of 2012, Northeast Range Community Education
will offer an Adult Quarterly Swim Pass. This pass will allow adults
to use the pool during any morning or evening swim time for a special
quarterly rate. Planned Swimming Days to include: M-F 6:30-
7:30a and T-Th 6-8p. Student OPEN Swimming Program is also
planned for T-Th 3-5p. Corn Ed is currently looking for lifeguards
(18yrs and older) for these programs. Please contact Com Ed if you are interested.

Lifeguard Training

Register by October 17th
This class will cover the life savings techniques required for lifeguard
certification. The program will include classroom and in water
training. The primary purpose of the Red Cross Lifeguard program
is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge
and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to emergencies and to
provide care for injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical
services (EMS) personnel arrive and take over. Candidates
must be able to swim 300 yards continuously using a combination of
front crawl and breaststroke. Must be 16 yrs old by the last date of
class, must attend ALL sessions and PASS a written and skills
tests. Minimum of 8 students are required to hold the course.

Deposit and pre-registration is required by October 17th. Contact
Community Ed for more information and to register. Dates: October
29, November 5 & 12 " Time: 9:00 to 5:00 * Ages: 16+ * Place:
Classroom and Swimming Pool: meet in the cafeteria on the first
day. Cost: $250 (includes course materials, lifeguard certificate, and
Red Cross and instructor fees) Call the City of Babbitt Parks and
Recreation Department for information about programs that can
help cover the cost of lifeguard training 827-3464.

Family Time (Students & Families)

Sundays 2-4p starting in November
Bring the whole family down to the NEW Northeast Range School
and have a fun afternoon. The Media Center, Gymnasium and
Swimming Pool will be open for all to enjoy. Children 13 and under
must be accompanied by an adult. Stop by the Media Center and
register. Date: Sundays starting November 2011 (program will not
be on Sundays when school is closed for break) * Time: 2-4p m
Cost: $3.00 per person/$15.00 max per immediate family.

Swim Lessons: Toddler and - -Preschool with Parent

Register in the Media Center Before October 19th
These classes teach parents to work with their children to keep
them safe in and around the water. Parents will also learn how to
help their children become comfortable in the water. The classes
introduce: safely entering and exiting the water; floating on front and
back; learning how to submerge face and controlling breathing;
learning basic arm and leg action on front and back; basic water
safety rules; and most of all how to have fun in the water. Bring two
towels: one for poolside and one for shower. Child also may wear a
close-fitting, long sleeve shirt. Complete Registration before October
19th and receive a cute swimming book to go along with the class.
Read with your child ahead of time, so he/she knows what he/she
will learn in the water. Dates: Nov 3, 4, 7, 10, 14, 15, 21, 22 Times:
(30 minute sessions) 5:00, 5:35, 6:10 and 6:45 Cost: $38 Register
in Northeast Range Media Center M-F 3-6p or call 827-3101.

Swimming and Pizza Party (Boys & Girls)

Register by December 5th
Girls & Boys in 3rd thru 6th grade are invited to a swimming and pizza
party after school. Swimming will be from 3:15 to 4:25 in the school pool.
From 430 to 5:00 pizza will be served in the cafeteria. Parents are welcome
to come, watch and have pizza. Must pre-register by Monday,
December 5th to attend party. Turn in registration form and fee in envelope
addressed to Community Education to School Office or teacher. Date: Dec
8th Time: 3:15-5:00 * Place: Northeast Range School Pool & Cafeteria '
Cost: $5 for swimming and pizza (kids) $3 for pizza only (adults)

Northeast Range/Ely Nighthawks vs. E-G Bears Swim Meet

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Northeast Range vs. Chisholm Swimming Photos

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Photos from the swim meet.

Northeast Range vs. Chisholm Swimming

Northeast Range Nighthawks Pool

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The pool looks ready for water to be added to it with most of the work in the area finished. We hope to see water in the pool next week and some prep time before the pool chemicals are balanced out. Looking good!
Photo from Aug. 27, 2011.

Swim Team Meeting: August 15th, 2011

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At our team meeting on August 15th at 10:00 am., the girls will receive the schedule, calendars, team rules, and lettering standards.

The girls must: (I will have all of these forms with me on the 15th if you are needing them.)

1.) Anyone needing a physical is required to have their paperwork completed, signed, and handed in before they will be allowed to practice.

2.) Participants not needing a physical will need to complete and sign the MSHSL Annual Health Questionnaire Form.

3.) All Participants must complete and sign the Concussion Management Addendum and an Eligibility Form.

2011-2012 Swim Team

2011 Swimming Schedule - Northeast Range & Ely Aquatics (NRE)

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(Cooperative Arrangement Between Northeast Range & Ely High Schools)

(All Home Meets Located At The Northeast Range High School In Babbitt, Mn.)

DATE OPPONENT TIME LOCATION DEPARTURE__

Aug. 15 - Mon. Practice Begins

Sept. 8 - Thurs. Mesabi East (JH & SH) 5:00 There B-2:30; E-3:00; T-3:30

Sept. 15 - Thurs. Int’l Falls (JH & SH) 5:00 There B-1:00; E-1:30; T-2:00

Sept. 20 - Tue. Chisholm (JH & SH) 5:00 Home

Sept. 27 - Tue. Two Harbors (JH & SH) 5:00 There T-1:30; E-2:00; B-2:30

Sept. 29 - Thurs. Eveleth/Gilbert (JH & SH) 5:00 Home

Oct. 1 - Sat. Taconite Invite (SH) S - 12:30 There B-9:00; E-9:30

Oct. 4 - Tue. Chisholm (JH & SH) 5:00 There B-2:00; E-2:30; T-3:00

Oct. 11 - Tue. Virginia (JH & SH) 5:00 Home

Oct. 18 - Tue. Int’l Falls (JH & SH) 5:00 Home

Oct. 25 - Tue. NRE Triangular (SH) 5:00 Home
(Chis., C-E-C, & NRE)

Nov. 1 - Tue. Mesabi East Invite (SH) 4:30 There B-1:30; E-2:00
(I Falls/NRE/Chis)

Nov. 5 - Sat. Little Giant (JH) S - 11:00 There B-8:30; E-9:00; T-9:30

Nov. 10 - Thurs. Sections - Prelims (SH) 5:00 Gr. Rapids B & E - TBD

Nov. 12 - Sat. Sections - Finals (SH) 3:00 Gr. Rapids B & E - TBD

Nov. 16 - 18 State Meet 12:00 U of M TBD
(Wed. - Fri.)

Richard J. Niss Natatorium Dedication at the Babbitt-Embarrass School, ISD 2142 School District, Saturday, Dec. 18th, 2010

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A large group of family, former students and friends gathered at the Babbitt-Embarrass pool to recognize and honor Mr. Richard J. Niss on Saturday, December 18th, 2010 for his commitment to students, faculty, district, community, and the sport of swimming.

Mr. Niss has been involved with swimming and many other roles within schools and education in this area. His involvement began in 1965 as Head Swim Coach for 12 years.

Other roles throughout the years have included business manager for the former Babbitt School District, assistant principal, community education director,student council and honor society advisor among others.

Following his "retirement" in 1989, he continued to provide support to many school districts in the state as a school finance consultant.

Mr. Niss has been a leader and mentor to many of us in this community and area as was evidenced by the testimonials given on this day in regards to his leadership and support.

Thank You Mr. Niss!

BETA eighth in 7A swim meet

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Article from the Ely Echo: Nov. 19th, 2010
http://www.elyecho.com/main.asp?SectionID=12&SubSectionID=12&ArticleID=10820&TM=41224.14

No one's moving on to the state meet and only a handful of swimmers qualified for the section finals, but head coach Rose Spehar was still very happy about the performance of the BETA Fighting Fish at the Section 7A meet.

That's because over the course of two days, BETA swimmers combined to make 30 time improvements and finished the 2010 season on a strong note.

The combined Ely, Babbitt-Embarrass and Tower-Soudan squad took eighth among nine schools in the 7A competition, which wrapped up last Saturday at Hibbing.

"We were extremely pleased with how the girls swam - both days," said Spehar. "We had 17 improvements from 11 girls on Thursday and 11 from seven girls on Saturday."

BETA's highest overall individual finish came from Cassie Evancevich, who reached the finals in the 100 yard breaststroke and took sixth overall, up from seventh in the preliminaries.

Evancevich's time was a season-best 1:18.25.

Senior Laura Levar also reached the finals, shaving time from the preliminaries and moving up a place to take seventh in 1:09.22.

Evancevich and Levar were the only BETA individuals to reach the top-eight, although the Fighting Fish had an eighth-place relay.

Levar, Evancevich and sisters Shelby and Kenzie Maidl combined to take eighth in the 400 freestyle relay. Their time was 4:15.54.

It was Kenzie Maidl teaming with Clara DeRemee, Galina Herring and Taylor Matthias in the 200 freestyle relay. They finished ninth in 2:00.02.

Also taking ninth was the 200 medley relay unit of Herring, Evancevich, Levar and Shelby Maidl, with a time of 2:13.86.

Also placing in Saturday's finals were:

• 500 freestyle - 10. Kenzie Maidl, 6:07.57; 12. Shelby Maidl, 6:12.18;

• 200 freestyle - 16. Shelby Maidl, 2:22.27;

• 200 individual medley - 13. Cassie Evancevich, 2:38.86;

• 50 freestyle - 15. Kenzie Maidl, 28.99.

Other BETA preliminary results were:

• 200 individual medley - 22. DeRemee, 2:52.48;

• 50 freestyle - 21. Corral Meskill, 29.46; 22. Herring, 29.62; 30. Leslyn Van Every, 31.70;

• 100 butterfly - 21. Matthias, 1:24.69;

• 100 freestyle - 22. Meskill, 1:06.58; 26. Abbie Blomberg, 1:09.65; 31. Lily Nelson, 1:15.92;

• 100 backstroke - 19. Levar, 1:14.92; 21. Herring, 1:17.32; 25. Matthias, 1:19.77; 28. DeRemee, 1:21.50;

• 100 breaststroke -29. Van Every, 1:33.78.

Chisholm vs. BETAS Swim Meet Photos, Oct. 26, 2010

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Swim Meet Photos: Click On The Link Below:
Chisholm vs. BETA Swim Meet Photos, Oct. 26, 2010

Professional Photos - Chisholm vs. BETA Meet, Oct. 26, 2010

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These are available for purchase at the link below:
Ken Hupila Photos - Chisholm @ BETA

Swim Meet vs. Chisholm Oct. 26, 2010 - Parent's Night

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Video From Parents Night, BETAS (Babbitt, Embarrass, Ely, Tower,Soudan) vs. Chisholm Swim Team. It was a happy and sad day as this was the last home meet of the year for all and the seniors. This is a community partnership which works that allows area children the chance to compete. This program has grown since its inception and in my biased opinion, very successful. The number of girls competing has

increased quite a bit. Many thanks to coaches Rose, Chelsea and Julie.

On another note, I am hearing whispers from the area (B-E & T-S) school kids of the new sports school team name in the Northeast for 2011 and forward. If the students in the end decide upon this name I

like it. It respects the past in our area while embracing the future.

The "winds of change" are indeed upon us.

Peace and welcome all to this reorganized Northeast school in 2011.

We look forward to it so everyone can continue to have future

opportunities.

Upcoming Community Education Activities

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Morning Swim (Adult)
Men and Women are invited to come and enjoy the beautiful school pool every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning. Use this time to get in some great exercise (aerobics, laps, walking) or casually enjoy the pool. Contact Jean (827-3223) for additional information and to register. No class on days when school is closed.
Dates: MWF: Oct-Dec ? Time: 6:30 to 7:30am ? Ages: Adult ? Place: Babbitt School Swimming Pool ? Cost: $25 per month or $4 per day

October Family Festival (S.O.P. EVENT)
Friday, October 29th
Something fun for the whole family - Come dressed in a fun spirited costume and be ready to have FUN! There will be a variety of games and activities set up in the cafeteria and gymnasium, as well as open gym space for shooting hoops. Dates: Friday, October 29th ¨ Time: 7:00 to 9:00pm ¨ Ages: All ¨ Place: Babbitt School ¨ Cost: $3 per person at the door. The concession stand will be open with all proceeds going to S.O.P. (Save Our Pool fund care of Northeast Country Swim Boosters).

Swimming and Pizza Party (Boys & Girls)
Register by November 1st
Girls & Boys in 3rd thru 6th grade are invited to a swimming and pizza party after school. Swimming will be from 3:15 to 4:25 in the school pool. From 4:30 to 5:00 pizza will be served in the cafeteria. Parents are welcome to come, watch and have pizza. Must pre-register by Monday, November 1 to attend party. Turn in registration form and fee in envelope addressed to Community Education to High School Office or teacher.
Date: Nov 4 ? Time: 3:15-5:00 ? Place: Babbitt School Pool & Cafeteria ? Cost: $5 for swimming and pizza (kids) $3 for pizza only (adults)

Community Education Coordinator
jpkaufenebrg@midco.net
218-827-3101 ext.3758

Photos from Triangular Oct. 5, 2010 BETAS, Chisholm, Two Harbors

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NECS Press Release Sept. 28, 2010 - Cliffs Foundation Grant To The Babbitt-Embarrass and surrounding areas community pool

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Northeast Country Swim Boosters

Our mission: To maintain, promote and support the Babbitt-Embarrass swimming pool, BETA swimming team and community aquatic needs in Northeast Minnesota.

Press Release: Sept. 28^th, 2010

Website (NECS): Northeast Country Swim Boosters

http://necswimboosters.blogspot.com/

Babbitt, MN – Cliffs Foundation grants NECS request for $5,000 to support the Babbitt-Embarrass Area Community Pool. On behalf of the Cliffs Foundation, Northshore-Babbitt Mine Operations Manager Doug Halverson presents a $5000 check to #2142 School Board Member, Gary Rantala for the Babbitt-Embarrass pool. The grant application was completed by Mary & Jewell Herring, NECS members. Pictured Left to Right: Gary Rantala, Jewell Herring, Doug Halverson and B-E Principal Gary Friedlieb

Northeast Country Swim Boosters is pleased to announce that the Cliffs Foundation has approved a $5,000 grant request written by NECS to assist in supporting the continued operation of the Babbitt-Embarrass community and surrounding area pool in the local #2142 School District.

It is wonderful to have the support of local and corporate businesses such as Cliffs. Cliffs again has shown its stewardship and partnering with the local area for the benefit of all. The pool provides for healthy activities in our youth and adult populations while allowing for swimming and safety instruction for pool and water rescue needs in the area. This funding may be used for pool area infrastructure maintenance, operations and relevant class offerings. We would again like to thank the Cliffs Foundation for its support of the pool and local educational facility in the Babbitt-Embarrass area in its time of financial need.

About the Cliffs Foundation and Northshore Mining:

Website: The Cliffs Foundation

http://www.cliffsnaturalresources.com/Development/CommunityRelations/Pages/Cleveland-CliffsFoundation.aspx

The Cliffs Foundation was formed in 1962 for the purpose of making contributions to groups organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes and for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

The Foundation's major emphasis is on supporting education. This is done through a matching gift program and by direct contributions to educational institutions. These direct contributions are generally for capital drives at institutions serving our communities and scholarships at universities offering degrees in disciplines of interest to the foundation.

Health and human services contributions are directed toward hospital development programs, United Way drives, and agencies serving the less fortunate, again mainly in the foundation's areas of focus.
Cultural organizations such as orchestras, museums, and theater groups as well as civic improvement endeavors are also given consideration.

Northshore Mining Company:

Website: Northshore Mine

http://www.cliffsnaturalresources.com/Operations/NAIO/Pages/NorthshoreMine.aspx

Northshore Mining Company, which originally operated as Reserve Mining Company, was the first taconite processing facility in North America when it opened in 1955. Northshore Mining Company is wholly owned by Cliffs Natural Resources.

Photos From Two Harbors vs. BETAS Swim Meet Sept. 28, 2010

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Beta Swimming Meet Pictures Sept. 16, 2010

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Click on the link for photos: Swim Meet Photos Sept. 16,2010

Beta Swimming Meet Video Sept. 16, 2010

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Click on the link below for video clips.

Meet Video Clips Sept. 16, 2010

The BETA's "Fighting Fish" Season Is Getting Underway!

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Our young ladies have been working hard under Coach Rose and Assistants Chelsea and Julie.

The first meet of the season is: Sept. 9 - Thurs. Mesabi East (JH & SH) 5:00 Home

See you there!

2010-2011 "Fighting Betas"

Team Captains

(Top To Bottom)

Cassie Evancevich

Shelby Maidl

Laura Levar

2010-2011 "Fighting Betas and Coaches"

"The Crazy Betas!"

Go Betas!

New Portable Sound System!

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Pictured are Mary Herring from Northeast Country Swim Boosters and Head Swimming Coach Rose Spehar

displaying the new portable sound system for swim meets and other swimming activities.

The funds for this were donated from the community and area.

Thank you all for your donations towards supporting the pool and associated activities!

Morning Swim Is Beginning!

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The ladies in morning swim are moving to the music while getting in some great exercise!Come and join the fun! Use this time to get in some great exercise (aerobics, laps, walking) or casually enjoy the pool.

Contact Jean (827-3223) for additional information and to register. No class on days when school is closed.

BEGINNING WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 15th - 6:45 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

We will be swimming Tuesday - Wednesday - Friday, $25 per month or $4 per day.

Location: Babbitt-Embarrass Pool.

In September we will be collecting $15 for the month due to the shortened schedule the first month.

BETA Girls Swim Team Practice Beginning Soon!

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Practice will start on Tuesday, August 17th at 4:00.

Beginning August 30th, practice will be at 5:00 p.m. until the end of season.
Any swimmer that starts on the 17th needs to have physicals and forms up to date before they will be allowed to practice. Swimmers will need a one-piece suit, cap, goggles, and towels.

Hope to see you there for another great year,

Coach Rose

Sponsor a Banner To Support The Pool Or Swim Team!

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Some of you have asked if businesses and families could sponsor the area community pool or swim team and the answer is YES!

Below are two examples with more to be placed in the near future!

The community thanks our current sponsors for their generous support and if you would like to join the growing list of supporters a sponsor banner form is available at the link below.

Banner Sponsor Form

Freestyle Clip

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Freestyle
Originally uploaded by NECS

Freestyle Clip From The BETA Triangular Meet, Oct. 6, 2009. Cassie is swimming hard in this close race.

Backstroke Clip / BETA Triangular Meet

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Backstroke
Originally uploaded by NECS

Galina is taking it home in this Backstroke Clip from the BETA Triangular Meet on Oct. 6, 2009. Dad gets a little overexcited on this one.

Operation Round Up gives more than $24,000 to community programs

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Please view the link below and our area community pool thanks the Lake Country Power’s Operation Round Up® Trust Board for its contribution to the effort.

Operation Round Up gives more than $24,000 to community programs

Thank you,

Mary and Jewell Herring
Northeast County Swim Boosters

Northeast Country Swim Boosters Website

Rainbow Says...

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Support Our Fighting BETA's!

Way to go girls!

Make A Donation!

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For anyone who would like to make a donation to support the Babbitt-Embarrass BETA pool an account has been established at the Babbitt Steelworkers Credit Union to handle pool fundraising activities.

Any checks that are written should be made out to:

“Northeast Country Swim Boosters”.

The direct mailing address of the credit union is below:

Babbitt Steelworkers Credit Union
24 Commerce Rd.
Babbitt, Mn. 55706
(218) 827-3121

The monies from this account will be forwarded to the school district earmarked for the Babbitt-Embarrass swimming pool and BETA girls swim team dependent on the needs of each and the school.

The community and school thanks you for your support!

School Board #2142 Pool Decision Update

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Good News! On April 27, 2009 at the regular meeting in Orr, Minnesota the school board recommendation was to fund a portion of the yearly costs of pool operation for the three schools in Babbitt, Cook and Tower for the upcoming 2009-2010 school year. This will keep our pool in Babbitt open while allowing additional fundraising within our area by our sports team and community members for additional activities and the benefit of the surrounding area and its members.

The school board is also looking into an alternate pool heating system such as the Mesabi-East school district has to provide for a lower cost of operation when heating water with the boiler is not cost effective during the non-heating season. This will allow our pool to generate more revenue during other parts of the year.

Based upon information received at the meeting it appears that the operational pool levy failed in committee in the Minnesota legislature.

The end result is that we have a pool in the immediate future and we all need to continue supporting it and helping to maintain its health for all in the community and area to use.

For all community and area members who have pledged money previously or would like to make a donation an account has been established at the Babbitt Steelworkers Credit Union to handle pool fundraising activities. Any checks that are written should be made out to “Northeast Country Swim Boosters”.

The direct mailing address of the credit union is below:

Babbitt Steelworkers Credit Union
24 Commerce Rd. Babbitt, Mn. 55706
(218) 827-3121

The monies from this account will be forwarded to the school district earmarked for the Babbitt-Embarrass swimming pool and BETA girls swim team dependent on the needs of each and the school.

We have many enjoyable fundraisers being planned for the community. We hope that you plan to attend and enjoy them as well. Current updates and fundraisers will be posted on the Northeast Country Swim Boosters website: http://necswimboosters.blogspot.com/ , the Babbitt, Minnesota blogspot: http://babbittcs.blogspot.com/ , and in the local newspapers.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the many people in this area who have donated and will continue to donate their time, resources and influence to help maintain this valuable asset for our community and area.

Thank you all,

Northeast Country Swim Boosters
Mary and Jewell Herring and committee members
E-Mail Contact: babbittcs@frontiernet.net
Phone Contact: 218-827-3257

Andrea Zupancich Cooks A Recipe To Save The Babbitt-Embarrass Pool.

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See the following link from the Mesabi Daily News.

http://www.virginiamn.com/articles/2009/03/28/news/doc49ceec1cbdbdf026360130.txt

Andrea's cook books can be purchased at Babbitt Drug, or her real estate office - 15 Commerce Rd. in the Babbitt shopping center if you would like to help the pool and do some fine cooking as well.

Here is the website link for z'Up North Realty:
http://www.zupnorth.com/

Informational Note / Clarification

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Northeast Country Swim Boosters was initially formed as a means of assisting the Saint Louis County School Board (#2142) help fund its pool(s).

As time has passed, the two other schools affected, Cook and Tower, have formed fundraising groups for their own pools and are school specific. As such, Northeast Country Swim Boosters is currently working with and fundraising for the Babbitt-Embarrass school to help defray the costs of operating and maintaining our school pool. We presently are not fundraising in the communities of Cook and Tower and are fundraising for the Babbitt-Embarrass school pool. We wish them the best in their efforts.We hope this clears up any confusion.

Also, as a reminder the next school board meeting is March 23, 2009. Please attend to show your support for our school pools.

UW-Stevens Point Swimming Program

2009-03-09T17:32:00.002-05:00

Here is the link to Al Boelk's swimming program.

He is a leader developed from swimming in the area.

http://athletics.uwsp.edu/coaches.aspx?rc=3&path=mswim

Pool / BETA Boosters Pledge Support Form

2009-03-08T20:25:00.006-05:00

On January 26, 2009 a group of supporters for the St. Louis County school pools and girls competitive swim team (BETA) attended the St. Louis County District 2142 school board meeting. Under consideration at this meeting was discussion of discontinuing the use of the school swimming pools in Babbitt-Embarrass, Tower, and Cook which would directly impact the communities and the future of the BETA swim team at the start of the 2009 - 2010 school year.

The Board is seeking legislative help which if passed would take effect in the 2010/2011 academic school year. As a stop gap measure the Board is suggesting we look for a means to help reduce the cost to the district of operating these pools and BETA swim team for the upcoming season and return on March 23, 2009 with funding ideas. Suggestions such as obtaining pledges and sponsorship from local and regional businesses, community members and planned fund raisers such as beef jerky sales, towel sales, car washes, Peter Mitchell and Walleye Whamma booths, feeds, raffles and other miscellaneous sales are being discussed.

Yearly expenditures for the three pools as calculated by the school district are close to 150,000 dollars and expenditures for the Babbitt-Embarrass pool alone were calculated by the school district at approximately 36,000 dollars.

Funding from this account for the school district would be contingent upon the board support of our pool and continued support of the BETA swim team for the upcoming school year (2009 – 2010). BETA and our fundraising group has members from Babbitt-Embarrass, Tower-Soudan and the Ely area.

Would you be able to donate or canvas for the Babbitt-Embarrass pool and BETA swim team? Thank you in advance for your willingness to help save our pool and team.

Should the board decide to continue its support of our community pools and swim team a donation account will be set up at the Babbitt Steelworkers’ Credit Union in Babbitt, Mn.

We are asking for your help and financial support for our pools and BETA swim team. Without our School District #2142 pools and swim team, we as communities will lose a great asset that will adversely affect our students and families.

Please return the following form to:

Mary Muellerleile Herring

Northeast Country Swim Boosters – Pledge Coordinator
37 Fir Circle
Babbitt, Mn. 55706

Or: Contact Mary by e-mail :

mailto:babbittcs@frontiernet.net

________________________________________________________________________

Northeast Country Swim Boosters
Pledge Support Form

Name / Organization:

Address:

Contact Phone Number:

Contact E-mail Address:

Pledge Amount ($):

Other Support:

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Northeast Country Swim Boosters

2009-02-11T19:42:00.001-06:00

We are working on finding ways to assist our school district with the funding of our school and community swimming pools and our girls swimming team which combines the towns of Babbitt, Embarrass, Tower, Soudan and Ely (BETA). If you like to swim, plan activities, have ideas, fundraise or just would like to join the group please contact us. Everyone is welcome. The pools and our girls swimming team are a vital part of the core infrastructure to our rural communities.

http://necswimboosters.blogspot.com/

Resolution Supporting Swimming Pools

2009-02-08T20:01:00.000-06:00

Resolution Supporting Operation and Maintenance of
Swimming Pools at Babbitt, Tower and Cook, Minnesota
in St. Louis County School District #2142

WHEREAS: The pools at these schools have been in operation and used for many years by students and citizens of the communities for PhyEd, swimming lessons, water safety training, exercise, and therapeutic use; and

WHEREAS: The Babbitt school has had a competitive high school girls’ swim team for over 20 years; and

WHEREAS: The Ely school board (ISD 696) drained and closed its swimming pool in the Spring of 2007, eliminating its girls swim team; and

WHEREAS: ISD 696 and ISD 2142 formed a cooperative agreement for a swim team for girls from Babbitt, Tower and Ely; and

WHEREAS: Over 20 girls from Babbitt, Tower, and Ely have been a part of the Babbitt Ely Tower Aquatic (BETA) swim team since its formation in August 2007; and,

WHEREAS: The BETAs have had two successful years as a combined team and have won the Section 7A Academic Award both years; and

WHEREAS: Swimming builds confidence and is a lifelong activity; extracurricular activities challenge students and have a positive influence on their lives; and,

WHEREAS: ISD 2142 is considering closing the swimming pools at Babbitt, Tower and Cook because of budget concerns; and

WHEREAS: With declining enrollment, we cannot afford to close off one more opportunity that would encourage people to move to our area; and

WHEREAS: If ISD 2142 closes its pools, there will be no local opportunities for children and adults to learn to how to swim or to learn water safety; and

WHEREAS: There are many lakes and rivers in the Babbitt, Tower, Cook and Ely areas and it is important that people know how to swim and know water safety.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That we the parents and members of the BETA girls swim team support the bill by Senator Tom Bakk and Representative David Dill to allow ISD 2142 to levy for pool related expenses.

Motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was made on February 2, 2009, by Rose Spehar, seconded by Karin Peterson and declared carried on the following vote:

YES: Billie Rouse, Mike Rouse, Galina Herring, Mary Muellerleile, Jewell Herring, Andy Levar, Krislyn Mattei, Karin Peterson, Bob Maidl, Kris Kidd, Dick Niss

NO: None.