FEBRUARY or maybe FEBRRRARY

January may be over, but February is coming in with some of the coldest temperatures of the winter. Hopefully, there are warmer days ahead. Despite the cold, the Fosston Community Library Arts Association keeps on trucking. At its annual meeting, the following officers were elected: President – Sarah Steinbrenner; Vice President – Barbara Johnson; Secretary – JoAnn Papke; and Treasurer – Maggie Stewart. Other members of the board are Abby Pearson, Jason Steinbrenner, and Kate Moore. Outgoing members are Molly Peltier and Dawn Skeie-Crane. New board member is Kirby Vossler, who has a graphic design and art business called Vossler Design. You have probably seen the Fosston mural just past the theater on Highway 2. It’s a great example of her work. Kirby and her husband Jacob, who is a physical therapist at Essentia, have lived in Fosston for seven years. They have three children, ages five, seven and nine. Kirby grew up in Grand Forks and went to college at Minnesota State University Moorhead, where she earned a teaching degree and was active in track and field. Her husband is currently coaching that sport here in Fosston and she helps with that too. In addition, Kirby is active in her church, Kingo Lutheran, working with the Sunday school and serving on the Christian Ed board. Looking forward to her time on the FCLAA board, Kirby hopes to help create opportunities for others to be involved in creating art. The Northwest MN Traveling Art Exhibit will be on display at the Sorenson Gallery through Feb. 16. It includes works by local artists Heidi Danos and Cindy Kolling. If you haven’t seen it yet, get on over to the library and take a look. On Friday, February 11, at 7 p.m., the Fosston Library will host an informational presentation by Discovery Channel consultant and author Jeffrey M. Olson, who will share tips for preparing for a “grid down” situation, which could include severe weather, unforeseen events and disruptions of goods and services. Admission is free And one more thing: The library will be closed on Monday, February 21, in observance of Presidents’ Day.