Community
Choir concert raises money for food shelf
Dec 22, 2016
The St. John’s choir presented their annual Advent and Christmas concert on Wednesday, Dec. 14. A free-will offering taken to benefit the Lake City Food Shelf at the event raised $650. Pictured, from left, are choir accompanist Sandi Rodman, Lake City Food Shelf Executive Director Carole Helgerson...
School's new augmented reality sandbox is no joke
Dec 22, 2016
What started as a joke among teachers at Lincoln High School has resulted in a piece of rare technology and a uniquely hands-on educational experience for students.
The district is now in possession of what could be just the state’s second “augmented reality sandbox” based on designs and software...
Torch: Small and large communities
Dec 22, 2016
Most people in surrounding areas are used to living in a small town. Everyone knows each other, everything is within a 10-minute drive, and the entertainment opportunities are at the churches and/or schools. There is also the side of living in a larger community; the culture is diverse, there are...
Torch: Softball vs. baseball
Dec 22, 2016
Some people could argue that softball and baseball are two very different sports and others will say they are very much alike. The two sports indeed have multiple similarities and differences. When asked what is the biggest difference between softball and baseball, Mike Johnson, Lake City’s...
Students to get school lunches thanks to donation
Dec 22, 2016
Students at Lincoln Middle and High School will benefit “ASAP” from a donation from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Lake City Public Schools Supt. Erick Enger said.
On Dec. 14 at St. Mark’s monthly free community supper, church members presented Enger with a $1,150 check.
The money will help feed...
Torch: Three lanes - A student perspective
Dec 22, 2016
A huge debate lately has been over converting the current four lanes, on Highway 61, to two lanes with one turning lane. According to the Post-Bulletin, the Lake City City Council voted on the three lanes and a 5-2 vote resulted.
[Editor’s note: The city council voted 5-2 on Dec. 12 to send a...
Torch: Working it out
Dec 22, 2016
Working out is good for you, but does the location matter?
In Lake City, there are two locations that are used for exercise often: a 24-hour gym, Anytime Fitness, and the high school weight room. There are obvious differences between the two locations. Some similarities occur, as well.
Anytime...
Torch: Gaining confidence
Dec 22, 2016
Public speaking. Two words that put fear into the minds of people who hear them spoken. At Lincoln High School (LHS) there are two ways in which students can perfect their skills in this area: by participating in competitive speech, an extracurricular, and taking speech class, a credit required...
Torch: iPads vs textbooks
Dec 22, 2016
iPads and textbooks are both great learning tools for education. Both have disadvantages and advantages. Over the past years, Lincoln High School has transitioned from traditional ink and paper textbooks to digital iPads with efficient capabilities.
“Kids are more engaged, better organized, and...
Hiawatha Animal Humane Society - Pet of the Week
Dec 21, 2016
These pets are available for adoption through the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society. Each individual pet listing tells a story and who to contact for more information. For a complete listing of the animals still available for adoption visit their website www.hahumanesociety.org/
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