“And it came to pass” or a “so it was” . . . .

As we reread the Christmas story this month, let's not lose sight of the divine orchestration that underlies every extraordinary event of the world's Savior's birth.

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.

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:

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.

THANK YOU

A Big Thank You to Biegler Equipment for the $100 scratch ticket I won at the Christmas open house. Renee Leibel

OUR THANKS

Thank you to New Hope Church for the gift certificate The Boysen Family

THANK YOU

Thank you so much for the large cup and $100 gift card Nathaniel received from Biegler’s Timber Lake Service, the gift basket Tabitha and Lydia received from Dakota Image, and the $50 gift card I received from Country Market. Vicky, Nathaniel, Tabitha and Lydia O’Bryan

TRAIL CITY NEWS

Bill and Marchell Phillips played in a pool tournament at Prairie Knights Casino this past weekend.On Saturday, Esther Hahne went with her daughter, Joy Voegele of Aberdeen, to Bismarck for Christmas and grocery shopping.

LOOKING BACK

News from past issues of the Timber Lake and Isabel newspapersIsabel Dakotan December 2, 1954Two Isabel hunters, Fred Ley and Edwin Klingman, became lost in the wooded area near Whitewood during a snow flurry while hunting deer.

If I could give one gift to someone it would be...

A basket full of fruit and flowers for my godmother because she gives us nice presents. Her name is Judy. Danielle Schweitzer, age 7 An alligator to Dad because he likes them. Brent Schweitzer, age 7 A Nerf gun for my cousin because we could play war.