News

Etched into stone at the Korean War Memorial are the words, “Freedom is not free.” The generations of Americans who have made immense sacrifices in service to the United States know all too well what it costs to defend our country and secure our freedoms.

On Monday, I hosted my first Level Up Youth Conference in Rapid City.

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation in the United States, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer does not just affect women. It is estimated that in 2023, 297,790 women and 2,800 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer.

How much blood flows through your joints? Would you be surprised if I told you “None”? That’s right! Inside the joint there is a clear, viscous, slippery fluid that lubricates the joint surface, but no red blood flows inside the joint. Doctors do not want to see blood in a joint.

Fall has always been my favorite season! The beautiful array of colors: red, orange, yellow and brown. Here in the Dakotas, we not only enjoy the color changing of the leaves, but we are also blessed with some gorgeous sunrises and sunsets as the weather begins to cool and harvest season begins.

Wagner Oral Interp held their home performance Monday, October 30th. The team has been working hard this year, and it was their final performances before they head to regions.

1. Know your tractor. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using the equipment and always keep your equipment in good condition. 2. Use ROPS and seat belt whenever and wherever applicable.

Tolsma’s Cove celebrated its 18th year in business in Avon October 13th. The owners of Tolsma’s Cove are Mark and Julie Tolsma. Eighteen years is also how long Tolsma’s Cove has been a member of the Avon Chamber of Commerce.

The Czech Heritage Preservation Society will have their holiday partySunday,November5thattheTaborCommunityCenter. Bring a small try of meat and cheese to share for a light lunch at 11:30 a.m. A great deal of maintenance and improvement has been accomplished at the museum.

The third Annual Praise Fest will be held in the sanctuary at SpringfieldUCConNovember5at3p.m.Joinusforacelebration of praise and worship through music and fellowship.