2 Broadcaster Press SCHOOL LUNCH MENU’S Menus listed below are for December 21 & December 22. Menus are subject to change without notice. Vermillion Schools Breakfast Available everyday: Breakfast entrée or choice of cereals with toast. Fruit or Fruit Juice, Milk choices Wednesday – A. Pancakes with Syrup, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Pineapple, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Vermillion Elementary Schools Lunch Wednesday – A. Domino’s Pizza, School Pizza (Austin), B. Baked Breaded Fish Sandwich, Baked Beans Vermillion Middle School Lunch Wednesday – Domino’s Pizza, Baked Beans Vermillion High School Lunch Wednesday – Corn Dog, Mixed Vegetables Thursday – No School Friday – No School Monday – No School Tuesday – No School St.Agnes School Lunch Wednesday – A. Domino’s Pizza, B. Baked Breaded Fish Sandwich, Baked Beans Elk Point-Jefferson Breakfast Wednesday – A. Yogurt with Goldfish Grahams, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Fresh Orange, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary & Middle School Lunch Wednesday – A. Homestyle Tater Hot Dish, Dinner Roll, B. Hot Dog, Mixed Vegetablesy December 20, 2016 www.broadcasteronline.com Markers By Daris Howard Irene-Wakonda Elementary School Lunch Wednesday – A. Super Mexi Tots with Bread, B. Pork Rib Sandwich, Carrots Thursday – A. Ham and Scalloped Potatoes with Bread, B. Pepperoni Pizza, Corn As scoutmaster, I tried to make sure that we went on at least one campout every month, even in the winter. We used these weekends to teach the boys survival skills. But one particular winter month, the boys begged to have their campout be in the cabin Gordy’s grandparents owned. “Staying overnight in a cabin doesn’t really constitutes camping,” I told them. “But maybe we can just make this a fun time,” Gordy replied. “I’m trying to make men out of you. That is a tough asElk Point-Jefferson signment,” I teased. Irene-Wakonda Middle High School “Ha ha ha,” Gordy replied. “Thousands of comedians out & High School Lunch Lunch of work and we get stuck with you.” Wednesday – A. HomeThe boys looked at me hopefully. I turned to my assisstyle Tater Hot Dish, Dinner Wednesday – A. Super Mexi Tots with Bread, B. Pork Rib tant, and he just shrugged. “Maybe there are times for just Roll, B. Hot Dog, Mixed Sandwich, C. Italian Sub, some good old fun and camaraderie.” Vegetables Carrots “Okay,” I said. “But I expect you all to be on your best beThursday – A. Ham and havior. I don’t want Gordy’s grandparents having any reason Irene-Wakonda School Scalloped Potatoes with to wish they hadn’t invited us.” Breakfast Bread, B. Pepperoni Pizza, “Hey,” Gordy replied. “Don’t worry about it. I’ll be there.” Available every day: Breakfast entrée or Choice of C. Ham and Cheese Sub, “That’s exactly what I’m worried about,” I said. Corn cereals w/toast, Fruit, Milk “Ha ha ha,” Gordy replied. “Thousands of comedians out Choices of work and I’m still stuck with you.” Winter Break Begins! Wednesday – French Toast All the arrangements were made, and Gordy got the key Happy Holidays! Sticks, Fruit, Milk Choices from his grandparents. On Friday evening, we all loaded into Thursday – Egg and Cheese my van and Rod’s pickup to make the trip into the woods Biscuit, Fruit, Milk Choices to the cabin. As we traveled along, Gordy pulled out some markers. “What are those for?” Devin said, laughing. “Did you bring some coloring books, too?” “Nah,” Gordy replied. “These are to color your face when Bean Amandine, Crunchy Cranberry Salad you fall asleep.” Thursday – Tater Tot Casserole, Tossed Salad, Baked “What about you?” Mort asked. “We could do it back.” Acorn Squash, Banana “I plan to stay awake all night,” Gordy replied. Friday – Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, When we finally arrived at our destination, I was Broccoli, Pears, Cranberry Sauce shocked. “Gordy, I thought you said it was a cabin. This is Monday – CLOSED – Merry Christmas! nicer than my home.” Tuesday – Oven Fried Chicken, Potato Dumpling with “That’s because you built your home,” Gordy replied. Sauerkraut, Diced Boiled Potatoes, Peas, Mandarin “Ha ha ha,” I replied. “Thousands of comedians out of Oranges work and I’m stuck with you.” We had a meal cooked on a gas stove, not over the fire like we were used to. Soon it was time for bed. The cabin was built for big groups, and the loft contained enough bunk beds for all fourteen of the boys who had come. The main cans of oysters from the store and let the girls have the last floor bedroom had two beds, just right for my assistant and of the cow’s milk – a cow they recently had to sell. Laura me. We all retired to our beds, but the boys definitely didn’t wrote that whatever happened, they always had a lovely plan to go to sleep. However, around two in the morning, Christmas. they finally quieted down. Some time later, I heard our bedToday, in a time of greater abundance and spending, it room door creak open. I watched as a shadow moved across might seem odd that something as simple as knitted lace our room. I waited until Gordy was poised over me with a could mean so much. But it reminds us that a gift is not marker in hand and then spoke in a deep, growly voice. measured by size or monetary value, but by the love with “How long do you plan to live?” which it is given. Gifts made with a true and sincere heart, Gordy jumped back so fast he fell down and crashed into to those we love, are tokens of our deeper feelings. the wall. He slunk his way to the door. As he was closing it, The story told by Laura Ingalls Wilder is also a reminder he whispered for me to hear, “It was just a dream. It was just that the meaning of Christmas extends beyond the trapa dream.” pings of the holiday. Decorating the Christmas tree is fun. “Go!” I said, and he shut the door. Receiving presents is enjoyable. So are hot cocoa, ChristThe next morning, as the boys wandered down blearymas cookies and ham. But sharing our abilities and resourc- eyed for breakfast, every one of them had red, blue, and es with those in need gives true meaning to Christmas. The green lines on their faces; every one but Gordy. He truly had man who shovels his neighbor’s driveway, the little girl stayed awake all night. But by three o’clock in the afternoon who gives her allowance to the bell ringer and the church when we headed home, he couldn’t keep his eyes open. The that opens its doors to someone without shelter – they are other boys slid the markers out of his hands, and he woke expressing the true spirit of Christmas. just enough to tell them to give them back. But instantly he We’re all busy, especially during this time of year. But was back asleep. As they colored him, he would wake only find time this Christmas, if only in a small way, to be a bless- for an instant now and then, but quickly fall back asleep. ing to someone in need. I’m sure you won’t regret it. Don’t By the time we arrived home, there was not one inch of his underestimate the immense value of your life and the differ- face, hands, ears, or any other exposed skin that was not ence you can make in the lives of those you touch. colored. Merry Christmas! The next day, the boys wandered into the church, the permanent marker barely removed. The congregational leader grinned and said, “You boys look colorful today.” Gordy rolled his eyes. “Ha ha ha. 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Tuesday, March 28, 2017 The annual meeting of Clay-Union Electric will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at the Saint Agnes school gym in Vermillion, S.D. with the business meeting starting around 6:15pm and registration starting at 5:00pm. This will be our 81st annual meeting of the members served within Clay, Union and Yankton counties. The meeting will feature reports on financials and work activities of your cooperative and a director election for District 3. Nomination petitions for District 3 are now available at the office of Clay-Union Electric, Monday-Friday between 7:30am and 4:00pm. Petition filing deadline is at 4:00pm, Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017. Contact Mike Kjose, Member Service 624-2673 with any questions.