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This month’s Lake Andes business spotlight is North Point Recreation Area. North Point Recreation Area is run by District Supervisor, Kris Monroe. Kris has been the District Supervisor for three years. Monroe became interested in this career because as a child she spent a lot of time camping, hunting, fishing and hiking. She loved being outside. When it came time to a pick a career, Kris knew that she wanted to do something that helped the next generation build some of the same memories that she had growing up. When asked what she enjoys the most about working in the Pickstown/Lake Andes area, Kris said the people. There are always smiling faces. Living in such a beautiful area is definitely a perk of the job as well. The sunsets are the best! As the District Supervisor, Kris really enjoys the people that she works with and the visitors that she gets to meet and interact with. She loves being able to see the kids laughing and playing in the park with their families.
Read moreMary Jo Parker was named the new Head Librarian for the Lake Andes Public Library.
Read moreA binder containing all of the ordinances of the City of Lake Andes along with the most recent updates and resolutions. The binder is not for check out, library visitors are invited to read through the binder and copies can be made at the library to take home.
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There are over 200 years of service including enlisted and non-enlisted service when it comes to the history of women in the United States military. During their time in the military, women have had to overcome decades of obstacles to get where they are today. Today women are serving in greater numbers, are able to be in combat roles, and hold leadership positions.
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Knowledge Bowl Team (Syrianna Never Misses a Shot/ Mahipya Irving / Anais White Eyes / Muril Tiger) placed second at the career development conference in Mitchell on March 5th - they have qualified for the NDC national convention in St. Louis, Missouri on April 18-20. Sixteen Andes Central students attended the event and had the opportunity to compete in five different competitions: knowledge bowl - project base learning - employability skills - financial literacy and prepared speaking.
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The Andes Central After Prom committee hosted a Quarter Auction raffle Saturday night as a fundraiser for the after-prom party. Funds raised will help support breakfast, a hypnotist, inflatables and prizes for all prom attendees.
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February 18th-24th was National FFA week and the Andes Central FFA Chapter did activities and dress up days to celebrate. Tuesday was Owl day/wise person day. A Staff Appreciation Breakfast was also held to thank the staff for everything they do. Wednesday was Plow day/dress up like a farmer with a canned food drive. Thursday was red, white and blue day and a dirtiest vehicle contest. Friday was blue and gold day. An AG Olympics game was held with bale throwing, nail pounding, grain relay race, corn scrabble word find, lick tub flip and an exhibition tug-of-war.
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