Congratulations to Derik Linden, 7th grade!
This summer, Derik went to seven different
arenas to competitively tractor pull. Derik got
first place at all pulls, qualifying him to pull at
the Nebraska State Fair. Kids ages 4-12 can
pull in boys and girls events. They start out
with a lower amount of weight, then continue
to add more in subsequent pulls.
On August 29, 2015 at the State Fair, in the
Heartland Center Building, 24 boys pulled
(including Derik), but only one could win the
event. After three full pulls, Derik won first
place in the 12 year old boys division.
He out-pulled a boy that had just won at
Internationals!
Although 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place pullers qualify
to continue to Nationals in Mitchell, South
Dakota, Derik’s September birthday
disqualified him from continuing in the
competition due to turning 13.
He ended his season at 8-0 for pulls, all in
first place. The most weight he pulled was a
whopping 438lbs!
Although he can no longer compete in the 412 year age bracket, Derik says, “It was fun
my last year pulling in kid’s tractor pull,” and
notes that he does plan to continue competing
in older age brackets.
Mitch Feldman Appointed to School Board
By: Mrs. Nikia Hunt
On Monday night, September 14, 2015 the
Litchfield School Board met at their usual
monthly meeting. What was unique about this
meeting, however, was the decision from the
board to fill their vacant seat with a new member.
Mr. Mitch Feldman wrote to Dr. Scott Maline via
email on August 12, 2015, expressing his interest
in the vacant position. He expressed his interest,
more specifically, in “providing a quality
education for our youth and also the allocation of
school funds in a fiscally responsible manner.”
He believes, according to his correspondence, that
the school board, administration, and members of
the community should work together in order to
“create an incredibly positive atmosphere for
education.”
Mr. Feldman graduated from LPS in 2000, then
went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry
and biology, with a minor in physics. He currently
manages a biochemical production facility in the
Ravenna area with over 500 employees.
Mr. Feldman states, “LPS has a proud history of
preparing youth for their future endeavors.” We
agree, Mr. Feldman, and we thank you for your
contribution to continuing that legacy.
Congratulations, Mr. Feldman!
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