 | Cottonwood Bus Accident
2/20/2008 10:35 AMBus Tragedy in Cottonwood, MN
We are so saddened by the
tragic death and injury of students in the school bus accident in
Cottonwood, MN on February 19. We know the families, school staff, and
community around Cottonwood are experiencing great grief. They are in
our thoughts and prayers, and we hope they know that as an association,
MESPA stands ready to support them in any way we can.
Our statewide
MESPA president, Richard Oscarson, the presidents of our 12 MESPA
divisions, and I decided to begin reaching out by sending $1200 to
Cottonwood Elementary from MESPA ($100 from each division) -- for the
school to use however it needs in working to heal their school
community.
Also, a bank in Cottonwood has established a memorial fund
for the families of the four students killed in the bus crash. Contributions to the fund can be sent to:
Lakeview School Memorial Fund, C/O United Southwest Bank, P.O. Box
288, Cottonwood, MN 56229-0288.
For more information on the students
and community, visit the Lakeview Schools Web site at www.lakeview2167.com/
P. Fred Storti
MESPA Executive Director
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