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There are six schools that are a part of the Missouri Valley Regional Spelling Bee including Andes Central, Burke, Dakota Christian, Gregory, Platte-Geddes and South Central. Every year the regional spelling bee is held at a different school’s location. This year, Andes Central hosted the regional contest. On Monday February 24th, the first and second place winners from each school from grades 1st through 5th competed at Andes Central looking to see who would win in each grade division amongst these sensational spellers. Spellers that competed at the regional competition from Andes Central included Evelyn Swanson, Adrian Neault, Christiana Habben, Evyn Frederick, Sully Calandra, Heaven Never Misses A Shot, Kyvon Hart, Bradley Drappeau, Addisyn Deurmier andIshaArchambeau.Notonly does each contestant have a chance to place in their grade level, but each contestant that places scores team points for their school. The school that earns the most points wins the travelling trophy for the year, with Gregory being this year’s winner.
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DennisRuckerisbeinghonored as Lake Andes’ March Veteran of the Month. Not only is Rucker a Vietnam War Veteran, but he also served during Operation Desert Storm. Rucker enlisted in the Army on January 30, 1969 when he was 18 years old. Rucker was shipped to Fort Johnson, formerly known as (fka) Fort Polk, in Louisiana for basic training. As there were too many soldiers sent to that base, soldiers were dispersed to three different bases. Rucker was sent to Fort Jackson, in South Carolina. After completing basic training, he was then sent to Fort Moore, fka Fort Benning, in Georgia to complete his infantry training. Once infantry training was finished, Rucker volunteered for Airborne School, to become a paratrooper. When asked how many jumps he made during his time in the Army, Rucker said “one, the other 13 they had to push me out of the plane”.
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CONGRATS ON A GREAT BASKETBALL SEASON LADY THUNDER!
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Congratulations Wrestlers on a great performance at the State Tournament last week. For results see page 9.
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Ethel M. Berndt, age 84, of Canby, MN, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Sylvan Court Nursing Home in Canby. Memorial service was held Saturday, March 1 at the First Baptist Church in Canby with Rev. Jeff Cooper officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Houseman Funeral Home,BirkChapelinCanby, MN is entrusted with the arrangements.
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