Lifestyle

The results for homecoming week are in! For the dress-up days: the juniors got first place, the freshmen came in second place, and the seniors got third.

Last week Terran Talsma was awarded SD Player of the Week by the South Dakota Army National Guards for his exceptional leadership, teamwoork, inspiration and discipline on and off the field.

Dakota Bodden received praise in his role as a special education teacher, but he resigned from the Avon school district because of months-long controversy about his coaching decisions. "Dakota resigned at last week's (Sept.

Avon School Board held a special board meeting September 18th, where they tabled action on the resignation of Dakota Bodden, special education teacher, after two hour long executive sessions.

For the past several months there has been a construction project going on near Dollar General and the tribal housing east of Lake Andes. Menning Excavating Inc of Mitchell has been replacing a main water line that will take rural water and water from the water tower out to the housing.

With the first day of fall come beautiful colors, cooler temperatures, school activities and unfortunately the cold and flu season. The library has Covid 19 tests which have had an extended shelf life to January, 24. We only give out tests to adults, so stop by to pick up. No charge.

Pastor/Founder of the Grace Baptist Church, Lake Andes since 1988 'There are many devices ( plans ) in man's heart: Nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that will stand.

On July 1st Nick Dion became the official and sole owner of Booms in Wagner. Nick has always wanted to be a business owner and when Scott and Julie Alderink started talking about wanting to sell Booms, he became interested.

Crisman is a Veteran of the Vietnam War. In August of 1974 at the age of 17, after his parents signed off, John joined the Navy and served until August of 1978. Due to his age, he was in reserve status until September of 1974 when he turned 18.