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The library began summer programming last Monday, the 7th and have had a great turn out of students, but we would enjoy seeing more students. Some programs of interest still on the dock-it for this summer include: SD Ballet Performance, July 1st, at 2:00. If weather permits we will be on the grassy area to the east of the library. If the weather is bad we will be at the Lake Andes Community Center, 207 Main Street, Lake Andes. No charge to attend.
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Bob Hanson knew all about Yankton’s history. Fortunately, he was also a mason, so whenever he came to inspect the nearly 150-year-old bricks of the Pennington House — the home of Dakota Territory Gov. John Pennington and today the publishing headquarters for South Dakota Magazine — he always had a story.
Read morePROVERBS 22:28 "Remove not the ancient landmarks, which thy fathers have set."(K- JV)
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I’ve been spending a lot of time talking with patients about the COVID-19 vaccine. Sometimes we celebrate being fully vaccinated. Some patients are skeptical about how serious COVID-19 infections actually were. And others are not convinced they can trust the vaccine.
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PIERRE — Tom Culver, the superintendent of the Avon School District will be the next chairman of the board of directors of the South Dakota High School Activities Association. He was elected at the board’s meeting on Thursday, June 10.
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Back row from left to right; Matthew Petrik, Mike Petrik, Al Kocmich, Brady Petrik, Dustin Brandt and David Lane. Front row from left to right; Nick Jager, Jarod Myer, Robin Myer, Brian Janssen, Kevin Tjeerdsma and Casey Sassaman. Several volunteer firefighters from Avon spent the weekend at South Dakota State Fire School in Fort Pierre. Thursday night they took part in Water Fights. Friday they attended several classes to sharpen their knowledge. Friday evening they competed in Evolutions while their loved ones cheered them on. Saturday, they attended more classes and enjoyed time with their wives and families. Photo by Jenna Hemenway. More photos on page 7.
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If you have read either of my books, A Dakota Rod and Nimrod or The Dakota Nimrod Grows Older, both available through Amazon or Barnes & Noble, you know that I believe that anyone who likes to hunt should experience a western elk hunt. There’s one big problem – affordability. Other than waiting years to draw a bull elk tag in a choice area and then paying a hefty license fee ($692 Wyoming), along with approximately $10,000 for a quality guided hunt, the hunt is too expensive for many hunters.
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