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Carmen ‘Irving’ Louise (Smejkal) Hahn of Wagner, was blessed with comfort care on her 63rd birthday and passed away peacefully at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls on August 15th, 2022. A Celebration of Carmen's Life was held Saturday, October 8 at the All Tribes Fellowship in Wagner. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
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I’ve always loved South Dakota history, especially when I can see or interact with tangible objects that were part of significant events or belonged to culturally important people. I knew I couldn’t be alone in that affinity, so I asked Ben Jones, our state historian and director of the South Dakota State Historical Society. He mentioned a recent American Historical Association study that found people prefer to visit museums and historical sites — where they can interact with historical objects — rather than read history books. “The draw is that they want to see the real, tangible thing,” he said.
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The Avon High School HOSA chapter attended a skills night at the Avon Fire Hall on Monday, October 3rd. This was presented by EMTs Dustin Brandt, Liz Brandt, Jarod Myer and Robin Myer. The students were given the opportunity to ask questions, work with medical equipment, and participate in hands-on scenarios during the session. The HOSA chapter is currently in its third active year and strives to give students the opportunity to explore various healthcare careers and gain experience while still in high school. The chapter is advised by Kim Velk, Lisa Weier and Alexis Jurrens; there are currently 21 active members.
Read morePlans are underway for this year's Veterans Day Program which will be held Wednesday, November 9 at 2:45 p.m., at the Avon School Gym with a special oneact play presentation by American Legion Auxiliary.
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PIERRE,S.D.-TheSouthDakotaDepartmentof Transportation reminds landowners hay remaining in highway ditches needs to be removed. The bales must be removed to ensure road safety in the coming months.
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