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More Hometown Christmas winners

Winners of the $50 gift certificates at The Corner Bar & Grill on December 6 were: Robin Hinsz, Barb Gross, Pam Klein, Delaine Keller, Mersedes Rough Surface, Colin Milliken, Colleen Meier, and Jamie Jones.At Mandy’s Boutique, Kella Schlosser and Luann Lindskov won the gift baskets.
A Christmas Tear

A Christmas Tear

A Christmas Tear

If you would check down the list of Christmas Season Movies, you would see names like A Christmas Wish, A Christmas Wedding, etc. There might be tears in these movies, but there is nothing about a Christmas Tear.
Does it ever get old?

Does it ever get old?

Christmas messages from our local clergy

The Proclamation of Christmas! (Luke 2:1-14)A young woman going about her ordinary life visited by an angel and invited to be the mother of God’s Only Begotten son!
Dave and Stephanie Johnston

Dave and Stephanie Johnston

Because of Christmas

Luke 2:10-11 “And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
O, Holy Night

O, Holy Night

O, Holy Night

(English translation by John Sullivan Dwight, 1855)“O holy night! The stars are brightly shining; It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth.Long lay the world in sin and error pining, till he appeared and the soul felt its worth.
Third graders across the state, including these from Timber Lake Elementary School, received a free book from the S.D. Humanities Council and a group of sponsors. Photo courtesy of Carrie Beer

Third graders across the state, including these from Timber Lake Elementary School, received a free book from the S.D. Humanities Council and a group of sponsors. Photo courtesy of Carrie Beer

S.D. Humanities Council puts books in hands of almost 15,000 students

Almost 15,000 South Dakota third graders received early Christmas presents this year, when the South Dakota Humanities Council distributed copies of the 2024 Young Readers One Book statewide.The book, Juana & Lucas: Dos Grandes Changes, was written and illustrated by Juana Medina.
Cheyienna

Cheyienna

All About Me

Tall, stubborn, brave, and helpful Sister of Tessla Daughter of Jessica and Ed Ducheneaux Who reads Dear America Who feel happy and joyful Who enjoys basketball and football Who loves my dogs Maizzy, Rose, Sam and my cat Meme and her kittens Who fears snakes, sharks and bees Who gives love and hugs...
CANDLES AND MIRRORS: Cooking Up Warm Memories

CANDLES AND MIRRORS: Cooking Up Warm Memories

CANDLES AND MIRRORS:

Most of my recipes require preheating the oven to a certain temperature before baking. As I start to mix the dough, I press two buttons in the top panel of my stove. The fire ignites. Within five minutes the appliance beeps to let me know it has reached the set temperature.