Martin Yost is being honored asAvon’sJanuaryVeteranofthe Month.YostjoinedtheArmyNational GuardinAugustof1985as a 20-year-old young man and is currently in his 39th year of service. Not only did Martin first join because of the educational and initial enlisting benefits, but his father’s military service in Korea played a big part in his decision. Growing up in the small town of Avon, he was greatlyinfluencedbyitspatriotic naturewithflagpresentations at parades and members of the American Legion being a part of the community’s fabric.
Read moreMITCHELL, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University recently released its fall 2024 dean’s list which includes 22 graduate students and 381 undergraduate students.
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This week’s featured Andes Central Senior is Leah Brown. Leah is the granddaughter of Amy Emerson. Leah has one sibling, Israel. During her high school years, Leah has been involved in volleyball, basketball, JAG, National Honor Society, and track. Her favorite class is weight lifting. Ms. Maynard, Ms. Keizer, and Mr. Johnson are Leah’s favorite teachers. Leah’s advice to underclassmen wouldbe to “always put yourself first; do what’s best for you.” The most inspiring person in Leah’s life is Mr. Deneui. Her most memorable school moment would be when she dressed as Santa Claus to hand out goody bags to the elementary students. Homecoming week and the AC/DC Lady Thunder basketball team are what Leah will miss the most about her days at Andes Central.
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The 2nd database that is available to anyone across the state of South Dakota is Book Flix. This can be accessed at home by going to library.sd.gov your SD State Library website. Click on electronic resources/databases and you will be taken to a complete listing of all databases, click on Book Flix and you are there. Questions call or visit the library.
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On January 21, twenty Wagner Girl Scouts, as well as parents toured the Wagner Community Memorial Hospital-Avera. The girls toured different departments including Physical Therapy, Clinic, Laboratory, Radiology and the Emergency Room. The girl scouts were able to see how these departments can help patients and were able communicate with medical staff in Sioux Falls through E-Emergency services. At the completion of the tour, the Girls Scouts participated in a First Aid presentation. The girls were able to put together a few first aid supplies for their backpack. The tour and first aid presentation was conducted by hospital staff member, Connie Kaufman.
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