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Paula Johnson (left) and Monica Thompson,Certified SMART Board trainers for LCSCLCSC is SMART BoardCertified and Ready toTrain!Pelican Rapids Viking ElementaryFruits and Vegetables Programby: Ann Dolence, Wellness CoordinatorInteractive white boards are showing up in a variety of settingssuch as classrooms, board rooms and work groups, training roomsfor coaching, broadcasting studios and more. Training and supportis essential for getting the most effective use out of this powerfulnew technology.Lakes Country Service Cooperative now has two certified SMARTBoard trainers on staff. Paula Johnson and Monica Thompson, both veteran trainers, completed their certification. Theywill be hosting day-long classes at LCSC and are available to travel to your site for full classes or demonstrations. Eveningtraining and refresher courses are also available.Support Package OptionIn addition to training, LCSC is offering a complete support package. With the package you receive:• Access to certified SMART Board trainers via phone or email for any questions.• One day refresher course during the year (organized by LCSC).• Access to our interaction center for collaboration with other trainees and the instructors.For detailed information on SMART Board training and support options, please contact Paula Johnson or MonicaThompson at 800-739-3273 or by email at pjohnson@lcsc.org or mthompson@lcsc.org.12Imagine anelementary studentchoosing an appleover 3 Oreo cookies.That is what ishappening duringmilk break sincePelican RapidsViking Elementarywas awarded the U.S. Department of AgricultureFresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant.The $45,000 grant is used to increase consumptionof fruits and vegetables by elementary students.Principal Crystal Thorson explains the program:“Our school modeled Jordon Elementary Schools’program. Each day 500 pieces of fruit and vegetablesare washed and prepared, placed in a colorful cart inthe hallway in front of classrooms and students walkby and pick the fruit or vegetable of their choice.Broccoli with a lite ranch dip is a favorite. Duringmorning announcements students are providededucation about fruits and vegetables.”The produce is provided by Food Services of Americaand Larry’s Supermarket. Larry’s Supermarket hasalso been great about providing educational materialon less familiar fruits like pomegranates. Thorsonsaid, “A parent has even suggested that she would payfor half of the cost for her student next year just tokeep the program going. Parents and staff love thisprogram.”The Pelican Rapids Viking Elementary is going to doeverything they can to receive the grant again for nextyear. “This program works and we want to keep itgoing. It smells like a fruit farm around here and thatis a very healthy smell for our school,” says Thorson.