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‘Buddy Bench’ memorializes former educator

Beloved teacher Alisa Vail passed away last year

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Gause Elementary dedicated its new "Buddy Bench" in honor of teacher Alisa Vail, who passed away in June of 2016, at a ceremony held March 29. Here, Vail's husband, Andy Vail, installs the plaque as Vail's mother, Lori Rasmussen, daughter Annabelle, sister Amee Rasmussen and daughter Abbie look on. (Contributed photo)

A new “Buddy Bench” at Gause Elementary School is honoring the memory of teacher Alisa Vail, who passed away last year.

The concept of a Buddy Bench is to provide a space for a student to go to when they need someone to play with at recess.

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