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This week’s high school “Pirate of the Week” is Sophi Paulsen. She is a 15-year-old sophomore with a life full of fun and laughter. Some of Sophi’s favorite things to do are to draw, play video games, and hang out with her cat.

Anna Small, a 4th grader at AHS, is the daughter of Mark and Mandy Small, and the sister of Gracie, Ella, and Irelynn Small. When asked what subjects/activities she is most passionate about, Anna responded, “I like math because I am good at it and it is fun.

Pierce William Jonkers was born on August 4th 2006, and is the son of Mike and Barb Jonkers. Pierce enjoys many hobbies such as boating, listening to music, playing video games, playing basketball, and going hunting.

Allison Rae Frank was born on January 3rd, 2007. Her parents are Christi and Stacy Frank, and she has three siblings, Weston, Ashton, and Jasmin. Some hobbies she enjoys is reading a good book, baking snickerdoodle cookies, and taking naps.

Santa took a break from his Christmas preparations to make a stop in Avon for their Kickoff to Christmas event on Saturday, November 30th.

This year’s National Special Education Day is being celebrated on December 2nd. This day honors the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which became a law in 1975. This law guarantees that children with disabilities have access to free and appropriate public education.

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” in Lake Andes! We are doing things a little “different” this year! The City of Lake Andes, Lake Andes Community Club, and Ft. Randall Pink Ladies are supporting the following Holiday Activities not only JUST Friday, but extending into Saturday as well!!

The holidays are a wonderful time to spend time together and celebrate traditions as a family. Every family celebrates in their own unique way and develops their own traditions. The Noem family has our own Thanksgiving traditions that we enjoy together.

Literature classes worldwide study Anton Chekhov (1860-1904), a great innovator of the short story. He wrote closely observed and deeply empathic slices-of-life with a great sense of humor — but the Russian-Lit-class-version of Dr. Chekhov often overlooks the vitality of his work in the theater.

TheWagnerAmericanLegion Auxiliary (ALA) Greer Unit #11’s 2024 Girl State Delegate, Presley Slaba joined the Auxiliary for dinner before our monthly meeting. Presley was accompanied by her mom, Mieke Slaba.