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Ruth Elizabeth (Kastein) Tolsma was born October 30, 1928 to Henry and Johanna (Kuiper) Kastein on the family farm west of Springfield. She died on January 31 at the Avera Sister James Care Center at the age of 93.
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Dennis Jake Wynia was born February 24, 1954 in Bon Homme County, the son of Gerben and Marcleen (Einrem) Wynia. He passed away Saturday, February 5 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.
Read moreLynn Stather and Amanda and Baylor Block of Platte attended a Grade basketball game in Tyndall of Lynn's great-nephew, Cade Block of Platte a week ago Saturday. Cade's father, Jesse Block is the coach.
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The Avon Public Library recently received a donation in the amount of $1,515 in memory of Sara Soukup. Sara was raised in rural Charles Mix county. Her mom, LouAnn Soukup, recalls that when Sara was young, she had trouble with seeing things in the distance, but could see things up close. Holding a book in front of her, Sara could easily read the page, see the pictures, and let her imagination take her anywhere. It is no wonder that she quickly fell in love with reading. After high school, Sara earned a BA in Elementary Education. After talking with a professor, she decided to work towards her Master’s Degree in Library Science. She worked as the Director of the Children’s Library in Lake Geneva, WI. Throughout her time there she worked with young children and teens alike. She loved being present in the lives of children and used her wonder and imagination to make the library a magical place for them. She has been described by library patrons as being “the heart” of the library. Her laughter and energy could be heard often throughout the library, making her love for her work obvious. Her teens found a safe place with her to share their writing and discuss books that would help them become who they are in life. Miss Sara was a constant ball of energy in the Lake Geneva community for nearly 20 years.
Read moreStudents often wonder what life after high school will look like for them. For those who know what they want and already know the path they need to take to obtain it, life is feeling pretty exciting right now. For those who have no clue what they want or what direction they should even begin to consider, the whole idea can be very frightening and the very thought of making a decision is often avoided when ever possible. Most high school seniors understand this situation and high school juniors are now finding themselves facing the unknown, realizing that reality is coming, ready or not.
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The One-Act Play cast members and Coach, Loretta Knodel loaded up the van and trailer and headed to State in Rapid City at the end of the school day on Wednesday, February 2.
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BRADY BIEREMA 138 lb. DIV.
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