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In honor of National Newspaper Week October 6th -October 12th, it is only fitting that we honor and recognize our own editor and owner of the Announcer, Wagner Post, Lake Andes Wave, and Avon Clarion, Barb Pechous.

“There’s nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse.” That quote hung on a gate on our family farm and ranch growing up. It wasn’t until years later that I realized who said those words: the Gipper himself, President Ronald Reagan.

Drew Hento, Avon School District graduate and alumni, has returned to his alma mater this fall to teach fourth grade for the Avon School District. Drew is a 2006 graduate of Avon High School who then attended Dakota State University to obtain his teaching degree.

When I was a child, my mom ingrained in me the mantra: “Whatever you do, leave it better than you found it.” That statement resonates daily in my work as a community coach with rural leaders.

The Bon Homme 4-H Clubs will host their Annual Soup Kitchen on Sunday, October 13th 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 p.m.

In 2001, Jerry and Tina Talsma started with an idea that would take five years before turning into a full-fledged business adventure for the family of four.

Pastor/Founder of the Grace Baptist Church, Lake Andes since 1988 'Jesus answered and saith unto them destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.'(KJV) We know today that the temple that Jesus was referring to was himself. And He was predicting His death on the cross.

10 Years Ago - 2014 Candidates for the 2014 Homecoming King and Queen were Derek Soukup, Trevor Lensing, Jacob Woods, Hannah Fleming, Jamie Anderson, and Blanca Moreno. Queen Jamie Anderson and King Trevor Lensing were crowned WCS homecoming royalty.