04 Broadcaster Press December 30, 2014 www.broadcasteronline.com This is the season to be spreading a lot of good cheer Eden Hemmingson Alcester-Hudson High School ‘Tis the season to be jolly; tis the season to deck the halls with holly; tis the season to give, by golly! AlcesterHudson high school is doing just that by spreading cheer through the halls, the town, and local charities. Last year, the school started a Character Counts program, teaching students the importance of kindness. Alcester-Hudson has continued their character counts program with this year’s slogan: “Be the Change!” Every month there is a different act of kindness. October was complements, the students hung posters throughout the halls that said “You look cool today!” During the month of November, the students posted what they were thankful for on social media everyday with the tag “#AHThankfulChallenge”. December, however, is the month where love and giving are meant to be spread to everybody. For this month, AHHS held a clothing drive. “This was a unique way to give to charities, we haven’t ever had a clothing drive here before,” said Special Education teacher, Lynette Busch. “I was surprised and humbled by the turn out by the students.” The clothes that were brought in were sent off to 3 different charities. The school was overflowing with clothing by DAKOTA SENIOR MEALS Served at The Main Street Center & Town Square, “Meals on Wheels” Please call before 9:00am to schedule or cancel a meal at 624-7868. Menus listed below are December 31 – January 6. Menus are subject to change without notice. All menus are served with whole grain bread and 1% milk unless otherwise noted Wednesday – 1c Chili, 2oz Cinnamon Roll, ½ c Baby Carrots, ½ c Lite Blueberry Yogurt, Orange Thursday – No Meals: Happy New Year! Friday – Swedish Meatballs, ½ c Parsley Potatoes, ½ c Baked Squash, ½ c Berry Fruit Salad, Sliced Tomato on Lettuce Leaf Monday – Cheeseburger Pie, ½ c Glazed Carrots, 1c Spinach Salad with ¼ c Mandarin Oranges, Banana Tuesday – 3oz Citrus Chicken, ½ c Baked Potato, ½ c Peas, ½ c Acini Di Pepe SCHOOL MENUS Menus listed below are for January 5 & 6. Menus are subject to change without notice. Vermillion Elementary & Middle School Breakfast Available everyday: Breakfast entrée or choice of cereals with toast. Fruit or Fruit Juice, Milk choices Monday – No School Tuesday – Home-style Sausage Gravy over a Fresh Baked Biscuit, Pineapple, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Vermillion Elementary Schools – Lunch Available everyday: Breakfast entrée or choice of cereals with toast. Fruit or Fruit Juice, Milk choices Monday – No School Tuesday – Home-style Sausage Gravy over a Fresh Baked Biscuit, Pineapple, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Vermillion High & middle school – Lunch Monday - No School Tuesday - A. Soft Shell Tacos, B. Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich, C. Chef Salad, Breadsticks, Chili Lime Corn, Fresh Baked Carnival Cookie Elk Point Breakfast and Lunch Monday - No School Tuesday – Bkfs. French Toast Sticks & Fruit – Lunch: Chicken Pot Pie or Mr. Rib, French Fries, Green Beans, Peaches Irene-Wakonda School – Breakfast Available every day: Breakfast entrée or Choice of cereals w/toast, Fruit, Milk Choices Monday – Waffles (Elementary), Pancakes with Sausage (HS & MS), Fruit, Milk Choices Tuesday – Breakfast Pizza (Elementary), Cinnamon Roll (HS & MS), Fruit, Milk Choices Irene-Wakonda Elementary School – Lunch Monday – A. Beef & Cheese Burrito, B. Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Green Beans Tuesday – A. Goulash with Bread, B. Chicken Wrap, Peas Irene-Wakonda High & Middle School – Lunch Monday - A. Beef & Cheese Burrito, B. Crispy Chicken Sandwich, C. Ham & Cheese Sub, Green Beans Tuesday - A. Goulash with Bread, B. Chicken Wrap, C. Cold Cut Sub, Peas Are you becoming eligible for Medicare or looking to compare Medicare plans? See me as I represent many ?ne companies. Lloyd Rowland P PO Box 334 Verm Vermillion, SD 57069 605-350 605-350-3849 lloydrowland@ lloydrowland@hotmail.com the end of the week. Many students found the challenge to be fun, and were excited to help those in need. “It was so great how the students came together for this drive,” said senior Samantha Heiman. “I love the feeling of giving, and I am grateful that I can give.” The clothing drive also brought an early Christmas to some of the less fortunate families in our very town. “Ms. Kleinhans [the Character Counts advisor] let me pick out some clothing for some of the students at the elementary school so they could get a little bit more for Christmas than they might have,” said Alcester-Hudson counselor, Shana Doering. “It was a wonderful drive that is going to bring joy to many families. I am truly proud of the students.” Another way students spread cheer this year was their deck the halls day. Instead of the traditional Christmas decor being draped along the school hallways, the students dedicated their halls to raise awareness for cancer. they used green, orange, and pink decorations, and some even tagged #ARIYSARMY on the hallways to support fellow student and leukemia fighter Ariyanna Miller. “We need to make sure she knows we are all supporting her,” said Alcester-Hudson senior, Cheyenne Sorlie. “I think this was a cool idea to show our support and holiday cheer. Alcester-Hudson students prepare to organize the clothes for the different charities. (From left to right): Seniors Nick Malmberg, Marcus Ireland, Eden Hemmingson, and Cheyenne Sorlie. COURTESY PHOTO Students got pretty into it once they knew we could include Ariy.” The giving and love never CHAMBER CHAT Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce & Development Company 116 Market Street, Suite 103 Vermillion, SD 57069 (605) 624-5571 vcdc@vermillioncha mber.com www.vermillioncham ber.com Chamber Business: •The VCDC will be closed Wed., Thurs., & Fri., Dec. 24-26 for the Christmas Holiday. On behalf of the VCDC staff, we wish you a Merry Christmas! TUESDAY, JAN. 6 •The 32nd Annual Dakota Farm Show is Jan. 6, 7 and 8 at the DakotaDome. Hours will be from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Tues. and Wed. and from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Thurs. As always, the admission and parking is free. Hundreds of vendors will be there along with approximately 25,000 visitors. The VCDC will have a booth with information about the Vermillion area including attractions, eateries, Vermillion Visitor Guide and more. Chamber Members – If you would like your brochure, flyer, menu, etc. included in the VCDC booth, please give us a call at 624-5571 or drop it off (appx. 300) at the VCDC office at 116 Market Street by Fri., Jan. 2. Announcements: •Stop in and browse the exquisite mosaics by Nancy Losacker, a Vermillion-based artist. Her art is on exhibit at Cafe Brule, Dec. through Jan. Pieces can be purchased through DavidaArtCompany online at this email address: michele.mechling4dac@g mail.com. For sales and service by phone contact Michele Mechling at 605 670-2945. •The December meeting of the Alzheimers and Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group has been cancelled. The next meeting will be January 26th, 2015. •Veteran Holiday Relief Drive Benefiting homeless and at-risk Veterans and Military Families: Please join the Department of South Dakota American Legion Auxiliary and Autumn Simunek, Miss Oahe and partners in providing a comfortable Holiday Season to our Veterans and military families in need throughout SD. Contribute an American Legion Auxiliary Buddy Basket filled with household items, a single household or hygiene item, winter apparel, shopping gift cards, or monetary donation through January 10, 2015. Monetary Donations can be mailed to ATTN: VETS RELIEF DRIVE: American Legion Auxiliary Unit #1 c/o Marie Anne Ben 16 East Bloomingdale Street Vermillion, SD 570693071 For additional locations/information: Email Autumn.Simunek@gmail. com. Drop-Off Locations: The Broadcaster/Plain Talk 201 W Cherry Street or Main Street Center 320 West Main Street Buddy Basket(s) Home-warming Welcome Recipe: Assemble a Laundry Basket/Waste Basket filled with: Paper Towels, Bathroom Tissue, Window Cleaner, Scrubbing Cleanser, Rubber Gloves, Cleaning Sponges, Dust Pan w/Hand Brush, Light Bulbs, Shower Curtains w/rings, Bath Towels, Laundry Detergent, Eating Utensils, Dishes, Dish Soap, Dish Towel Set; Frosted with clear wrap/bow and greeting tag/card. Single Items(s) of Need or Substitute Items Welcome: Bed Sheets (all sizes), Sleeping Bags, Alarm Clocks, Household Kitchen Items, Hygiene Products (shampoo, deodorant, shaving cream, etc.); Buddy Basket Items, Shopping Gift Cards, Winter Coats, Gloves, and Hats (all sizes) or Monetary Donations to build Buddy Baskets or provide assistance to South Dakotas Veteran Outreach Centers or South Dakota Operation: Military Kids. •Vermillion Area Community Foundation (VACF) updated grant application information: Beginning this year, there are only two grant periods: The second Thursday in April and the second Thursday in October. Grant guidelines can be found at: http://vermillion.sdcomm unityfoundation.org or applications can be picked up at the VCDC, 116 Market Street. http://vermillion.sdco mmunityfoundation.org or applications can be picked up at the VCDC, 116 Market Street. SATURDAY , DEC. 27 •Overeaters Anonymous: Sat., Dec. 27 @ 9:00 am. Location: Newman Center-USD Campus, 320 E. Cherry, across from the MUC at the corner of Rose & Cherry St. (West Doorstraight through double glass doors on left & first door on left, North Doordown hall to left & first door on left). Description: Overeaters Anonymous is a 12 step program for people with eating disorders & struggles. NEXT WEEKS HAPPENINGS: SUNDAY, DEC. 28 •USD Mens Basketball vs UW-Milwaukee, Sun., Dec. 28 at DakotaDome @ 2:00 pm MONDAY, DEC. 29 •Vermillion Parks & Rec Dept. host Holiday Fun & Games at the Armory during the day Mon. through Wed., Dec. 29-31 for kids to come play basketball or soccer unless another group has reserved the building. For more information, call 605-677-7064. •Wrestling: Sioux Falls Lincoln, @ 11:00 am (T) •Boys Basketball: Parkston Classic, Mon., Dec. 29 @ 12:00 pm (T) •Al-anon meeting at St. Pauls Episcopal Church, Mon., Dec. 29 @ 7:30 pm. For more information, call 624-9764. TUESDAY, DEC. 30 •Wrestling: Sioux Falls Lincoln, Tues., Dec. 30 @ 10:00 am (T) •Gymnastics: Winter Wonderland, Tues., Dec. 30 @ 11:30 am (H) ceases from the AlcesterHudson students--even through the dreadful week of finals. SHERIFF’S REPORT SUNDAY, DEC. 7 4:30 p.m. — A deputy investigated a complaint from a Meckling resident that his neighbor was shooting a gun in the area. Upon investigation it was being done in a safe and legal manner. MONDAY, DEC. 8 10:35 a.m. — A deputy investigated a report of dumped puppies along rural roads in Wakonda. It was learned that the man had found homes for all of the dogs. 9:53 p.m. — Speeding east of Wakonda. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was found to have a warrant in Union County. The man posted the bond required and was released. TUESDAY, DEC. 9 6:45 p.m. — Car/deer crash on the Burbank Road. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10 8:02 a.m. — Injury accident on Highway 50 west of Vermillion. The injuries were minor. Another person associated with the driver also arrived and was eventually arrested for a domestic assault. 11:15 a.m. — The School Resource Officer investigated a report that some students were making plans to smoke marijuana. Since it involved plans and not previous acts, parents were notified so they could handle the issue at home. 3:47 p.m. — Welfare Check of a woman and her kids in Wakonda. The family was fine with no need of concern. THURSDAY, DEC. 11 7:15 a.m. — An inmate was transported from the Yankton County Jail to the Clay County Jail to be held for a court appearance. 1:37 p.m. — An inmate was returned to the Yankton County Jail after a court appearance in Clay County. 5:11 p.m. — A deputy received a report of a person modifying a check that had previously been cashed and cashing it again. The matter is under investigation. 5:30 p.m. — A rural resident near Wakonda reported someone cut her horse's mane. This is the second time this has occurred. The matter is under investigation. 8:54 p.m. — A vehicle was stopped and the driver was cited for speeding on 455th Avenue near Wakonda. FRIDAY, DEC. 12 6:48 a.m. — A deputy investigated a car/deer accident on 302nd St. east of Wakonda. 2:02 p.m. — A deputy investigated a report of a theft of a check from a rural business. The check was cashed outside of Clay County. The matter remains under investigation. 3:08 p.m. — A rural resident reported a scam call from someone claiming to be from the IRS. The intended victim recognized the call as a scam and hung up so no money was lost. 8:48 p.m. — A deputy responded to a report of a vehicle westbound in the eastbound lane of Highway 50 near Meckling. The vehicle was not located. Yankton County was notified. 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