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Mikayla Wheeler

Reese Grinstead is the Sauk Prairie Optimist Club’s Middle Level Leader for December. She is an eighth grader and the daughter of Carl and Kimberly Grinstead. She was nominated by her team of core teachers. Her teachers had this to say about Reese: ”Team Red in eighth grade is proud to present Reese Grinstead as a Middle Level Leader. A middle school year is filled with changes and adaptations. Reese is a student that is adaptable and conscientious to the constantly changing conditions in school. Reese is independent and trustworthy. In the classroom, Reese is a role model and a leader for fellow students. Reese pays attention to the finer details that lead to larger learning. In English class, Reese’s writing is entertaining and always improving. In Science and Social Studies, Reese has the unique ability to read the room and volunteer information and questions that further the class discussion. Reese is a leader inside and outside the classroom. In harmony with the Optimist vision, Reese provides hope, a positive vision, and brings out the best in others. At the Middle School, Reese is involved in Show Choir and Coding Club. In the community, she participates in dance and soccer. Time will tell what the future holds for Reese. She definitely plans to further her education beyond high school.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! The time has come for the Sauk Prairie Music Department’s esteemed Madrigal Dinner. It is an entirely student run Elizabethan affair with costumes, good food and revelry. This year, we will be celebrating from a distance. Interested in viewing the festivities? The virtual performance will be available starting December 22nd and run through the holidays. A link will be posted on the Sauk Prairie Music Association Facebook page as well as www.riverartsinc.org/madrigal. There is no cost to view the show, but donations to support the Sauk Prairie Music Association are appreciated. Questions? Call River Arts Inc. at 608-643-5215.

The Good Neighbor Clinic of Sauk Prairie has continued to offer prescription services and limited primary care for its patients throughout the pandemic. Pictured is Nicholas Miller, who stopped by the clinic to deliver a $500 donation. The clinic relies on donations and volunteers to remain open, meeting the needs of people with no health insurance, and all monies are used for patient services.

Lillian Schaller