Each weeknight CTS (Crossroads Television System) broadcasts episodes of Little House on the Prairie, which I enjoy watching with my daughter Rachael. In tonight's episode, The Pride of Walnut Grove, the town's school board sponsors Mary's trip to Minneapolis, where she is selected to compete in a statewide mathematics competition.
In order to combat Pa's pride, Mr. Hanson and Ms. Beedle convince him that the trip is an important opportunity for the community - "How often do we get a chance to see Walnut Grove in the paper?" Mr. Hanson asks.
Mary's trip to the city was positioned as an important development and promotional opportunity for Walnut Grove. And the community pride displayed when Mary returns home with the second place prize helps define the culture of the pioneer town. Walnut Grove prides itself on perseverance, dedication, hard work, and community support.
Little House on the Prairie reruns, now 35 years old, air at 7 p.m. Check them out. They are great lessons in community development.
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