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At the last meeting of the South-Central ABATE chapter Saturday, November 11th, the chapter presented checks to local cancer organizations. They were able to present to three local cancer organizations which included the Wagner Cancer Walk and Rummage, the Pickstown Pink Ladies and Wings of Hope of Platte. Each organization was presented with a $2,500 check. The donations come from the chapter’s sponsorships, money raised from the annual poker run and selling raffle tickets.
Read moreThe Tri-County Right to Life Group met Monday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dakota Christian School. There were ten members present, with President Dan Hargreaves leading the meeting.
Read moreDecember 1st (Friday) has been set as the date for the annual Christmas Parade and Customer Appreciation Day in Lake Andes. Start now to plan a parade entry! “Christmas” is the theme this year for parade entries. Customer appreciation can be handled by each individual business and as they choose. The annual lighting of the Christmas Tree at the corner of 3rd Ave and Main Street is a highlight of the night. Drawings for hams and turkeys will also take place after the tree lighting. If you have a group that would like to organize a food sale or a craft fair that would be wonderful. Let’s make this the best Christmas Parade and Customer Appreciation Day to date!
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The Andes Central Junior class parents sponsored their annual after-prom fundraiser, Turkey Bingo and silent auction Saturday, November 18 with doors opening at the Duck Inn. There was a soup and sandwich meal served with a free will donation and Bingo followed. They also offered free raffle entries with food pantry donations.
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This week’s featured Andes Central Senior is Kendra Kreeger. She is the daughter of Jeremy and Jasmine Kreeger. She has two brothers Cord and Wade. During her high school years at Andes Central, Kendra has been involved in National Honor Society and has done community service with the National Honor Society. Pizza is Kendra’s favorite school lunch and Ms. Keizer is her favorite high school teacher.
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Riata Bultje competed at the FFA District 4 Leadership Development Events (LDE) Competition in Mitchell Monday, November 13th. Other chapters that competed at the District 4 competition included Bon Homme, Bridgewater- Emery, Burke-Gregory County, Chamberlain, Colome, Ethan, Kimball, McCook Central, Mitchell, Parkston, Platte-Geddes, Sandborn Central/Woonsocket, Scotland, Wagner and Winner. Riata competed in the Prepared Public Speaking event and placed third, which advances her to the State FFA LDE Competition to be held on December 3rd and 4th at the Monument in Rapid City.
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