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by Jocelyn Vitela

The Elks Lodge has selected Jessica Smoot to be December’s Teenager Of The Month. She is the daughter of Corby and Teresa Smoot.

by Brittany Dickman

Jesse James Ryan hands Mrs. Brower his $50 winnings to help Bears for a Better Christmas.

Each year students who take a buck during deer season can enter their picture with their deer, signed by a parent, into a drawing for $50. Each entry is displayed on Mrs. James window during the weeks of deer season. This year’s winner was sophomore Jesse James Ryan. Jesse did something that showed that he not only hunts well, but he also has a giving heart! Jesse donated his $50 winnings to Bears for a Better Christmas. This organization provides for local families in need during the holiday season. Everyone who has any extra to give should follow his example and help others. That would be a gift worth giving.

Here are the Willow Springs Elementary “Paws” itive Bears for the month of October:

by Jocy Vitela

Teen pregnancy is one of the hardest things a teen can go through because of the interference with school and social plans. Babies are cute and sweet, but they also take a lot of time and effort.

 by J.J. Cox

Along with keeping all A’s and playing basketball, sophomore Kaleb Stolba is a dirt track racer.

by Ashli Riden

Over the years, more and more teenagers have started getting jobs and in many different places.

by Brittany Dickman

Here in Willow Springs we are very fortunate to have an animal rescue facility open for the homeless dogs and cats in this area.

Willow Springs Middle School basketball girls won both games at Cabool Thursday, November 17, 2011.

Willow Springs High School will be hosting the Bears for a Better Christmas 5K Run/Walk and 1 mile Fun Run on Saturday, December 10, at Palenske Field (football field) in Willow Springs.