 On Sunday December 16th, the FSST Christmas Party was held at Eastman Hall, which was decorated in colorful Christmas themes of green, red, and blue tablecloths. A lunch of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn , fresh bread and assorted desserts was served at 12:30 P.M.and catered by the Grace Moore Senior Citizens Center.
After the meal and dessert, Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus made their appearance and they totally surprised all the children. Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus were seated beside the Christmas tree in front of the decorated fireplace. After the initial shock of seeing “the real Santa & Mrs. Claus” (aka Dave & Kathy Bennett of Flandreau) the children got in line for a picture and received a gift bag containing a stuffed animal, $10 Walmart gift card, an apple, orange, assorted candies, and peanuts. There was a total of 90 children that received a picture with Santa and a gift bag. The children were not the only ones that received goodies, the adults were given a gift bag containing either a holiday theme pot holder or a dish towel and an apple, orange, and assorted candies; 100 adult gift bags were given out.
After everyone visited with Santa, Francis (Frank) Wakeman III told the children 11years and older with a permission slip from their parents, that they were ready for a fun afternoon of tubing at Great Bear in Sioux Falls.
Just when the parents were getting their little ones ready to take them home, a horse drawn sleigh arrived driven by Mr. & Mrs. Lauren Smith of Flandreau. The sleigh was exactly what a horse drawn sleigh is supposed to look like and the Smith’s seemed to enjoy themselves almost as much as the children.
“Hats Off and Thank You” for a wonderful Christmas party goes to the party committee: Deb Wakeman, Julie Stephens, Francis Wakeman III, and Marcie Redday!
 
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