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PROVERBS 15:9 "The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness."(KJV)
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Former Andes Central School Board Member Terry Svatos was honored by Associated School Boards of South Dakota for his many years of service on the school board. The Longevity Award recognizes school board leaders who have served 20 or more years on a local school board.
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Week 14 of The Fort Randall Casino and Hotel Weekly Racing Series was the final chapter of the 2021 racing season, as champions were crowned in all six classes. The evening also featured a large payout for the IMCA Stock Cars, courtesy of Midtowne Sinclair, Oil and Wash of Wagner, Gerstner Oil Company of Yankton, Von Eschen Lawn and Landscaping, along with many others. $999 to win with $200 to start brought cars from four different states.
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On Tuesday, August 24th the Andes Central/Dakota Christian varsity volleyball team lost their match against Freeman in two sets, score 16-25 and 18-25. Courtesy Photos.
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Pirate Homecoming week is September 6 - September 10th. This Years theme is "Fast Foods." The Coronation ceremony will be held in the gymnasium. Grades 7-12 Skit Contest is at 8:30 a.m. main gym, open to public. The parade will begin Friday, September 10, at 1:30 p.m. Alternative route (if applicable) will be published in next week's edition. Any float entries and Alumni classes going through the parade should register as soon as possible. Please call 605-286-3291 ext. 114 with your entry. Entries will line up in front of Avon School and surrounding streets by 1:00 p.m. Entry numbers will be distributed by school personnel. Avon Pirates will play the Alcester-Hudson Cubs at 7:00 p.m. There will be a tail gate supper at the field prior to the game until kick-off.
Read moreWe will be starting the Bible study, "God of Covenant", Genesis 12-50 by Jen Wilkin the second week in September. Everyone is welcome! We will be meeting at First Baptist Church in Avon with meetings in the mornings at 8:30 a.m. or afternoons at 4:15 p.m. For more information please contact Marsha at 605-286-3205.
Read moreOn Saturday, August 21, Clayton Wittmeier, along with Bob and Debbie Ruppelt traveled to Watertown and spent the evening with Karen and Larry Johnson. On Sunday, they all attended a Gelling family gathering at Scott and Mari Perrenoud's lake home near Spicer, MN. Others in attendance were Donna and Joe Larsen of Crooks, Willma Wissink of Canton and Tiena Zondervan of Willmar, MN. Several nieces and nephews of Clayton (and cousins of his daughters) were also there to celebrate and catch up on the family. Relatives came from Oregon, Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota.
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