students with great success and also took advantage of many workshops offered through the Educational Service Units but he believes classroom management techniques are better taught in college-level education classes today and teachers are better prepared. “The students today are different as well as from when I started,” Rolfes said. “Kids are more vocal and speak out in the classroom more often in a variety of inappropriate ways.” He added youth are lacking in respect for older people as well as each other. Sometimes they need to learn respect is earned in the classroom and everywhere else. He remembers when he grew up, the teachers were always right, the student was always wrong and the punishment when a student returned home at night was probably worse than what the teacher dealt out at school. Still with all the technology upgrades and school district requirements for student participation in extracurricular activities, Rolfes enjoyed working with the students. Even when the football season would grind week after week, he worked hard to keep the students eligible to participate. He said it was a continued cooperative effort between the teachers and coaches, good communication with the administration and offering educational help to all the students when they needed it. The constant progress the Wynot School District makes in the face of adversity with upgrading their facilities to ensure the future of Wynot makes Rolfes very pleased he lives where he does. “Whenever its necessary, the community comes together and supports projects like the new addition,” Rolfes said. The community is encouraged to see former graduates and alumni decide to move back to Wynot to raise their children and be part of a small rural school district where all the vROLFES continued on page 11 PRESS BREAK OPERATOR: Responsibilities include knowledge of reading blue prints, ability to operate equipment necessary SAW OPERATOR: L&M Radiator, Inc., is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and distributor of MESABI® industrial radiators and heat exchangers that services equipment in mobile construction, mining, agriculture, rail road and oil and gas industries. We are hiring for all shifts in all areas of production. 1st Shift Monday-Friday 7am–3pm 2nd Shift Monday-Thursday 3pm–1am 3rd Shift Sunday-Friday 11pm–7am Basic math, computer, and mechanical skills are required. Responsibilities include knowledge of reading blue prints, ability to operate equipment necessary. ASSEMBLERS: Mechanically inclined assembler with 1 year related work experience. Blueprint reading experience a plus. TUBE MACHINE OPERATORS: 1 year mechanical work experience needed. Ability to operate machinery necessary. INDUSTRIAL PAINTER: Industrial paint experience preferred, but will train suitable applicant. WAREHOUSE PERSONNEL: Basic knowledge of forklift driving, steel materials and bolts. Must be able to keep inventory control and document current inventory. We offer competitive wages, great benefit package, 401K and family orientated business. Clean work environment. Must be 18 or older and have a HS diploma/GED, and ability to pass pre-employment screenings. Applications can be completed by going to MESABI.COM HISVOICEvSEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017v5