It's been a long time since Mother was working in the hot lunch program at the old school in West Salem.  Too bad she missed a trip to the White House!

The West Salem Elementary School is one of only seven schools in the country to receive the Gold Award of Distinction in the Healthier US School Challenge for good nutrition and fitness.

For winning the award, the schools nutrition director, the school principal and the cook will all attend a reception at the White House on Monday.