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We all know that exercise is great for our overall health. Exercise is important for our cardiovascular health of course, which is why the American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise every week. No less importantly, and especially as we get older, another huge benefit of exercise is in fall and injury prevention.
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For the past several months there has been a construction project going on near Dollar General and the tribal housing east of Lake Andes. Menning Excavating Inc of Mitchell has been replacing a main water line that will take rural water and water from the water tower out to the housing. The existing pipe was replaced with a PVP pipe. The project was not a city project, but one financed by Indian Health Services (IHS). The project is almost complete, with the next part of the project which has currently begun being the building of an upgraded lift station on the edge of the tribal housing also being done by Menning Excavating.
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ZION LUTHERAN HONORS PASTOR JOHNSON FOR 30 YEARS IN MINISTRY
Read moreAvon School Board held a special board meeting September 18th, where they tabled action on the resignation of Dakota Bodden, special education teacher, after two hour long executive sessions.
Read moreReprinted with permission by Randy Dockendorf September 20, 2023 Edition of the Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan Dakota Bodden received praise in his role as a special education teacher, but he resigned from the Avon school districtbecauseofmonths-long controversyabouthiscoaching decisions.
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Last week Terran Talsma was awarded SD Player of the Week by the South Dakota Army National Guards for his exceptional leadership, teamwoork, inspiration and discipline on and off the field. The certificate added, Terran showed great leadership and led by example in the September 15th home gameagainstHitchcock-tulare,motivatingothersto do the same. Avon Pirates Football, Charlie Battery and the South Dakota Army National Guard are all proud to present this award to Terran Talsma. The PirateshostedtheStateChamps,Hitchcock-Tulare, and earned the big win 32 - 28. Congratulations Pirates and Congratulations Terran.
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