

Ten Bellevue Elementary School teachers were randomly selected to receive $100 gift cards from Sam’s Club after the school was given the Mt. Nebo store’s designation as having the “teachers of the year.” Store representatives said that the cards could be used to purchase items for their classrooms, something teachers often pay for themselves. Pictured above with Mt. Nebo store manager Rick Herak and Bellevue Elementary principal John Primrose are nine of the 10 winning teachers: Melinda Malsch, Katherine Novelli, Katie Caldwell, Sharon Trimber, Richard Torre, Sue Emery, Sharon Knable, Elizabeth Doerr and Lynn Heffley. Rachelle Russo also received a gift card but was not present at the assembly held Tuesday.