Lifestyle

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation in the United States, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer does not just affect women. It is estimated that in 2023, 297,790 women and 2,800 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer.

The Bon Homme 4-H Clubs will host their Annual Soup Kitchen Sunday, October 29th at the 4-H Grounds in Tyndall, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Soups, sandwiches and desserts will be served! Recognition Event will follow, beginning at 1 pm.

The Czech Heritage Preservation Society will have their holiday party Sunday, November 5th at the Tabor Community Center. Bring a small try of meat and cheese to share for a light lunch at 11:30 a.m. A great deal of maintenance and improvement has been accomplished at the museum.

Feeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Friday, Oct. 27 at the Scotland Community Church at 8:45 a.m.; the Tyndall Fire Hall at 10:30 a.m. and at the Avon Fire Hall at 12 noon.

The third Annual Praise Fest will be held in the sanctuary at Springfield UCC on November 5 at 3 p.m. Join us for a celebration of praise and worship through music and fellowship.

Students from the Awana Club at First Baptist Church in Avon will be participating in an event called “Trick or Treat so Others can Eat” Wednesday, October 25. On that night between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Lake Andes Volunteer Fire Department visited to the school last week and taught fire prevention and safety to the kindergarten through fifth grade students. Courtesy photos.

Frank Kern, son of Paul (Deceased) and Patricia Kern of Lake Andes, has accepted the position of General Manager at Smithfield Foods (formerly John Morrell & Company), effective September 4th, 2023. Frank joined Smithfield in 1997. He and his wife Johna reside in Canton. Submitted photo

It is finally here. The Library is moving from the 500 Main Street location to the new location at 17 Park Ave, which is across the street to the south from the Andes Central School playground.