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From the time Twila June Taubert first learned to read, she loved books. A nice librarian welcomed her to the magical place that was her Sioux City grade school library, and always helped young Twila find books she wanted to read.

Andes Central School District Board Member Michael Dangel was honored by Associated School Boards of South Dakota with the Distinguished Service Award, which honors school board members for reaching milestone years in their service on their local school board.

We have all heard it before. Before the end of the visit, the doctor will usually ask, “Do you have any questions?” That is usually the precise moment that my mind goes completely blank. Every question I can think of seems silly or embarrassing.

The Avon Pirate football season began last Friday, August 22, when the Pirates defeated Coleman-Egan; the final score was 38-0! We took the time to interview two of our football players, Grayson Ratzlaff and Braylon Fathke. They are both juniors this school year.

The New Locker Rooms Avon High School recently went through a couple renovations over the summer. The school just added a new parking spot, a new sidewalk, and so far, the best renovation was the brand-new locker room. Something many of the students have hoped to receive!

Long before children say their first words or pick up a pencil, they’re learning through their bodies. They kick, reach, roll, crawl and explore - hardwired to interact with the world through movement.

This school year, Dennis and April Powers of Avon are hosting an exchange student from Rome, the capital of Italy, who is experiencing small-town South Dakota life for the first time.

P ROVERBS 24:19 Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked. The word 'fret' in this Scripture means to worry. Many people worry about what evil men do, and when they do they are not thinking about what they themselves ought to be doing.