SHINING STAR STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

April Winner: Ella Thorjusen, Elberta Middle School

About the winner: "Ella excels at everything she puts her mind to, she works hard to get the grades she deserves and is not afraid to advocate for herself and peers. Ella stands up for what is right with class, grace and respect. By nature, Ella is shy and reserved but has grown this past school year to feel safer in her environment and able to express her opinions and ideas. She keeps her classmates’ feelings in mind with every interaction, discussion, or opinion. Ella is wise beyond her years and is a mentor to her classmates and is the most respectful and respectable student. " - Candace Pickering, nominating teacher

May Winner: Rashaud Robertson, Foley Middle School

About the winner: "Rashaud is an excellent choice for a Shining Star Award. He strives to find ways to help his fellow classmates have a safe and enjoyable experience at school. He has mentored students who are struggling and is eager to work on campaigns that help his community. Although he leads when asked, Rashaud prefers to work behind the scenes with a contagious smile that puts people at ease. He truly brings light to those around him and embodies character traits that make him a role model.” - Marilyn Ward, nominating

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Teachers and school faculty members: to nominate a student for the program, please visit www.baldwinemc.com between September and May. Winners will receive a certificate, $50 gift card and a little TV coverage on FOX10 News.

In observance of Independence Day, all Baldwin EMC offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

We’re still here for you, though. Our control center will be staffed and line crews will be on call around the clock even during the holiday. Please call (251) 989-6247 if you need to report an outage.

Practice safety with fireworks!

• Keep young children and pets away from fireworks, including sparklers.

• Make sure fireworks are legal in your community before using them.

• Never reignite or handle malfunctioning fireworks, and keep a bucket of water or hose nearby.

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