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This week’s featured Andes Central Senior is Hannah Tronvold. Hannah is the daughter of Kevin and Jolynn Tronvold. Hannah has four siblings Alyssa, Angelia, Aaron and Daaron. During her high school years, Hannah has been involved in volleyball, basketball, track, National Honor Society (NHS), and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). She has also done community service and volunteered her time helping with the Andes Central summer lunch program. Pizza is Hannah’s favorite school lunch. Her favorite class and teacher are Anatomy with Mrs. Maynard. Mrs. Maynard is her favorite teacher because she is such a fun teacher.
Read moreCongratulations to the following Southeast Technical College students that achieved the President’s List or Academic Honors during the Fall 2023 semester. To be named to the President’s List, students must be full-time (12 or more credits), seeking a degree and have a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. To receive Academic Honors, students must be enrolled part-time (6-12 credits), seeking a degree and have a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. Among those named to the President's List were: Madi Mudder, Avon - Dental Assisting Jaden Stahl, Avon - Horticulture Technology
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Terran Talsma attended and competed in the steer wrestling event at the Junior World Finals in Las Vegas on December 12th through the 16th. His best overall time was 6.4 seconds (an average of his five times), which was good, but did not earn Terran a place at the Junior World Finals. He competed against 45 of the best steer wrestlers in the world. Although he did not place, it did not stop Terran from having an amazing and memorable experience at the event.
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Avon Chamber of Commerece held an Ugly Sweater Contest at the double-header basketball game last Thursday. Photos by Barb Pechous
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At 15 years old, Brylie Link is a young talented baker. Brylie has been baking since she was eight years old. She started baking at a young age with her grandma, Jolene Link, and ever since has been using all the tricks and tips that her grandma has taught her over the years. Not only does Brylie like to bake tried and true family recipes, but she also likes to venture out and experiment with new recipes that she comes across online. When asked what her favorite item to bake was, she simply could not choose one. Brylie said, “That is a tough question as there are many things that I enjoy baking.” There really is not anything that Brylie does not like to bake. The most difficult items that Brylie has ever baked are macaroons and chocolate croissants. They were difficult, but practice makes perfect and if one knows Brylie when it comes to baking, she is a perfectionist who practices her craft constantly. She likes her baked goods to look as beautiful as they taste. One area of baking that Brylie would like to get more comfortable with would be making different types of pastries. “I usually see a video of it being made or a picture of anything that looks good and I find the recipe and make it,” is what inspires Brylie to try to bake new goodies or try new baking techniques. She watches a lot of how-to videos, especially when she is trying something new or challenging in addition to making the recipes. When asked why she enjoyed baking so much she said, “It was what me and my grandma always preferred to do in the kitchen whenever I would go to her house.” Brylie also enjoys it because of the yummy things that can be created and it does not hurt that she has a sweet tooth.
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Wagner had four furry visitors in its community on Tuesday, December 19th. Four beautiful reindeer were available for pictures and viewing at Wagner’s First Dakota National Bank. First Dakota sponsored the community event from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. in the bank parking lot. Along with the reindeer, Santa, his sleigh and Buddy the elf were available for pictures. This has become an annual event with the exception of last year’s event being cancelled due to the weather and conditions not being safe for travel. 400 kids came to visit Santa and the reindeer. Wagner Community School brought their pre-kindergarten through fourth graders to visit and take pictures with Santa.
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A very familiar face will soon be retiring from Commercial State Bank. Karen Kuhlman is set to retire Friday, December, 29th. After 40 years of service to Wagner and the surrounding communities, Karen will clock out for the final time. She has enjoyed working at the bank, interacting with the customers and being able to support her family.
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