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Greer Post#11American Legion Auxiliary met February 20, 2020 at 8:00 p.m., with 14 members present. The meeting was called to order by President Juanita Stone. The opening prayer was read by Marge Stone. All members recited the pledge of allegiance and Auxiliary preamble. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Treasures report was given and approved by motion from Carol. No bills were presented at this time. Community service hours were recorded. Cards were sent out, thinking of you- three, Sympathy- two. Correspondence was read from District President Janice Coleman. Our District 8 membership is above 85%, therefore District has met its goal before Midwinter conference. Also an invitation was received from PlatteCampbell-Timmerman Unit # 115 Auxiliary for their 100th birthday on March 14, 2020. Membership report was given by Barb K., 76 paid and we need 78, to have full membership payments complete. Girls state nominations were discussed. Unfinished business was the Auxiliary Soup luncheon and Bake sale. The date has been set for April 3 from 11:00 to 2:00, Serving two soups, sandwiches and desserts at the Legion post. Raffle tickets and letters were handed out. Committees were set up: Soup chairwoman, Marge Stone, helpers, Jeanette F. , Lisa S., Marlene S,. Sandwich committee, Lisa Schoenfelder, helper, Bonnie S., Raffle and Door prizes, Linda Y. Bake sale Chrm. Janet Koupal, helper Juanita S. Members will bring bars and cookies for dessert and bake sale. Unfinished business of project Give 10 was brought forth by Marlene Stone. Discussion was had, and a motion by Barb C. To go ahead with it, second to motion Judy N., voted motion passed. Project will be carried out. New Business, nominated for member of the year was Lisa Schoenfelder, motion by Barb K. and second by Judy N., motion carried. Auxiliary will serve dinner next month, March, for our post birthday. Menu was decided, date is March 19. Members of Auxiliary will bring salads. Discussion was also on the good deed award which was tabled. Quarter basket was won by Rita K., and was donated back to the children and youth bank. No further business, the meeting was closed with prayer by Marge Stone, and adjourned by Juanita Stone at 8:45 p.m.
Read more“CASA volunteers serve as voices for children in court, and other settings, to give them a chance at finding permanent and stable homes,” said Jackie Horton, executive director for the First Circuit CASA program. “The effect CASA volunteers have on children’s lives during an uncertain time is significant. With 61 children in the area needing a volunteer to advocate for their safety and future, there is a great opportunity for ordinary citizens to have a positive impact on children’s lives. We desperately need more volunteers to serve our most vulnerable children.”
Read moreDarci Bultje, Community Service Director at ROCS and Debbie Houseman, Lake Andes City Finance Officer received donated hygiene items at the Lake Andes ROCS office from Kylie Olson and Casey Tolsma who are Corsica-Stickney FCCLA members for their State FCCLA Project . Items will be distributed to families in need . Courtesy Photo
Read morePictured are, back row from left: Will Bennett, Tammy Swanson, Mike Dangel and Terry Svatos; front row: Debbie Houseman, Nicole Gray and Kristin Dvorak . Courtesy Photo
Read moreWagner Bon Homme Varsity Scored a 123.80 to make it their season best!! They placed 7th just missing the 6th place team plaque by 1.40. This year’s state team members consisted of Jenna Duffek, Skye Kotalik, Alexys Rueb, and Raelee Lanphear all of Bon Homme and Mia Dion, Heavenly Madsen, Faith Podzimek, and Alcista Dion all of Wagner. These 8 girls together make a great team that we can only see improve these next few years. Together these girls have a fun time and have really improved on all evets. They started off on the beam this afternoon. Jenna Duffek, Alcista Dion and Alexys Reub all three competed no fall routines. They continued their second rotation to the floor. Where they showed power and grace. Although they did not all receive the score they had been working towards all season, they held their heads high, cheered on their teammates and pushed forth to the vault. Here they scored well. All four counted scores were above and 8. We ended the afternoon on the uneven bars. It wasn’t quite our season’s best overall event score; but the girls all put their best foot forward and tried their best.
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Read moreSenior Recognition Night was held Tuesday, February 11 in Lake Andes as the Thunder hosted the Marty Braves . Seniors and their parents are, from left: Parker VanderPol (son of Chad and Shauna VanderPol), Kelsey VanderPol (daughter of Corey and Denise VanderPol), Trevor Timmermans (son of Aaron and Renae Timmermans), Tyler Swanson (son of Mike and Tammy Swanson), Noah Sejnoha (son of Michelle Greger), Karleah Pheifer (daughter of Randy and Nancy Pheifer), Isabel Pheifer (daughter of Curtis and Kristi Pheifer), Melanie Mudder (daughter of Jim and Sam Mudder), Hannah Hansum (daughter of Anthony and Judy Hansum) and Jaeson Garcia (son of Tony and Janell Garcia) . Photo by Barb Pechous
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