Senator Olson visits Pillager

2010-03-11 / Crow Wing Currents


Senator Mary Olson, DFL-Bemidji (left), spoke with Cathy Bettino (center), Superintendent of Pine River-Backus Schools and Jolene Bengtson, Business Mgr. for PR-B schools, following a town hall listening session she hosted March 5, at City Hall in Pillager. Bettino and Bengtson shared concerns about cuts in their school budget. Approximately eight people attended the session, including Pillager City Council member Bret Mattheisen, who voiced concerns about potential cuts to Local Government Aid; and Pillager residents Rich and Carrie Van Citters, who attended to learn more about issues the Legislature will be addressing this session. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs) Senator Mary Olson, DFL-Bemidji (left), spoke with Cathy Bettino (center), Superintendent of Pine River-Backus Schools and Jolene Bengtson, Business Mgr. for PR-B schools, following a town hall listening session she hosted March 5, at City Hall in Pillager. Bettino and Bengtson shared concerns about cuts in their school budget. Approximately eight people attended the session, including Pillager City Council member Bret Mattheisen, who voiced concerns about potential cuts to Local Government Aid; and Pillager residents Rich and Carrie Van Citters, who attended to learn more about issues the Legislature will be addressing this session. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)

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