There is still time to make a difference in the life of a local family for the holidays, if you are so inclined.
Angel Trees were strategically placed throughout the community of Flandreau. We share the story of the tree(s) that local students, families and school staff have adopted at Flandreau Public Schools at right. That is a project the school and student council took upon itself.

This story however, and the trees we’re about to tell you about, go back decades to when Jeri Sabie, a Jayceette at the time, decided to do something about the need she saw in the greater community. Sabie first helped to gather information on families in need, write their wishes for the holidays on small angels, and place those wishes at the two banks in town, 36 years ago. When the Jayceettes disbanded, ICAP took over the Angel Trees for some time in recent years, but just two years ago, ICAP asked Sabie return to the mission and work alongside ICAP to make the holidays as bright as possible for all.
“I just love the community, I love kids, and I love Christmas. And for the kids to get an extra gift under the tree each year is why we started it. At one point we had over 100 kids,” said Sabie, who really doesn’t want any recognition for what she does.
Parents or guardians were to apply to get their children’s names registered through the local ICAP office. Angels for the program could be found at both local banks in Flandreau — First National Bank and First Savings Bank. There were 62 total tags this year. For the angel tags that were not taken, gifts were purchased using a Thrivent Financial Action Card to insure all recipients were given a gift.
“I’m really proud to have (a part in it) it back. It’s kind of special and my little gift to the community,” Sabie added.