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Wednesday, December 20th was another beautiful December day. Something South Dakotans don’t always get to experience in our land of “infinite variety.” President Becky Brunsing welcomed all members to the meeting and Rotarian/ Pastor Bill Herrmann gave a prayer of gratitude for the weather and the preparations being made to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Read moreAmerican Legion Greer Post #11 held its monthly meeting on December 21, 2023 with 37 members in attendance. Commander Clayton Rados thanked the cooks for the delicious prime rib meal. Chaplain Don Kotab gave the invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion was recited by all members. Commander Rados then called the meeting to order Minutes – Adjutant Dave Isebrands read the minutes of our last meeting. Minutes were approved as read.
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This week’s featured Andes Central Senior is Abigail Svatos. Abigail is the daughter of Ryan and Erica Svatos. She also has two sisters, Mikayla and Kourtney. During her high school years, Abigail has been involved in volleyball; basketball; wrestling; golf; Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA); FFA and National Honor Society. Walking tacos is Abigail’s favorite school lunch and her favorite teacher is Mr. DeNeui. Mr. DeNeui is her favorite teacher because he always puts a smile on his student’s faces and he is the kind of teacher that will do anything he can to help his students succeed. The advice that Abigail has for Andes Central underclassmen would be that it will get better. Abigail’s favorite memories are any activities or events that were with Mr. DeNeui. When her time at Andes Central comes to an end, Abigail will most miss the relationships that she has built throughout high school with the teachers and her fellow students. Abigail’s enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing and working during her free time.
Read moreFeeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Friday, Dec. 22 at the Scotland Community Church at 8:45 a.m.; the Tyndall Fire Hall at 10:30 a.m. and at the Avon Fire Hall at 12 noon. PLEASE NOTE: Proxy pickup (picking up food for someone unable to attend) is allowed with a completed form. Forms are available by contacting Connie Hawks at the Bon Homme Food PantryinTyndallordownloadingfromfeedingsouthdakota.org under the programs/mobile food pantry tab. You must bring the completed form with you to the distribution site in order to pick up food for someone else.
Read moreThe Bon Homme County Child Protection (CP) Team has been meeting throughout the school year to identify needs of families in the county and to find ways to provide for those needs. The CP team is comprised of representatives from each school district (administrators, school counselors, and school psychologists), Lewis and Clark Behavioral Health therapists, county law enforcement, and area social service agencies. We collaborate on ways to raise funds as needs arise in Bon Homme County, including the communities of Avon, Scotland, Springfield, Tabor, and Tyndall. So far this year the team has purchased clothing like extra pants, socks, etc. for elementary schools in Avon, Scotland, Springfield, and Tyndall. We have been able to provide winter weather gear for several families as well. Thanks to the generosity of community members, Christmas trees and decorations were collected and donated to a number of local families to decorate their homes. The team also collected financial donations from community membersandwillbeproviding holidaymealsforseveralfamilies inourcounty.TheCPteam wouldliketoextendaheartfelt thank you to all who have contributed to these causes. It is with your support that we are able to provide a little extra to families this time of year.
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Courtney was born on March 10, 2006 to parents Joe &JanelleSees.Hersiblingsare Lauren, Ali, Easton, and Hudson. Courtney’sfavoriteschool subject is science because she finds it the most interesting. Themostchallengingthingfor Courtney, as a senior, are some hard classes she’s had to take. In her spare time, she likes to hangout with her friends and her family.
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OnDecember14,Mrs.Schultz brought the choir on a quick field trip to the manor to sing to theresidents.Theyreallyenjoy it when the choir sings to them eachyear.Mrs.Schultzandthe students always love to see the smiles on their faces as we sing tothem.Thechoirstudentsperformed thesongsthattheysang for their Christmas concert. A piano duet was also performed by Mrs. Schultz and Erica Cahoy. Hopefully Mrs.Schultz continues this tradition that warms the residents’ hearts.
Read moreThere has been a lot going on in the fourth grade lately. All of their Pirate Time groups are reading various novels. In language arts, they have been covering verb tenses and reading stories about different types of arts in the world and how they relate to each other. Their math class has been getting into equivalent fractions thelastweek.Sciencehasbeen focused on rocks, minerals, weathering, and erosion. SD History has been focused on the past and present effect of buffalo on the state. In Social Studies, they have been working on the different geography aspectsofthesouthwestregion of the United States.
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