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As a clinical professor at my state’s medical school, I frequently have medical students seeing patients with me in clinic. While the majority of patients are happy to allow student involvement, some decline. This makes me wonder what misconceptions lead patients to be averse to trainees participating at their clinic visits or hospital bedsides. In my experience, the presence of learners has a positive influence on our work in the clinic and hospital.
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The Yankton Sioux Tribe Early Childhood Program held a carnival Saturday, July 16. The event offered many games, activities and delicious food. Courtesy photos.
Read moreThe Annual Open Class Show will be held during the Bon Homme County 4-H Achievement Days. If you enjoy making projects or have a hobby and would like to show off your work, here is your chance! You can enter a variety of items to show. Anything from painting, quilting, baking, canning, collections, photography, gardening and so much more! All exhibits should be entered on Friday, August 5th, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the 4-H Center and must go by guidelines in the South Dakota State Fair Book.
Read moreThe Chamber BBQ will feature 2 pork loin sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans, ice cream and lemonade.
Read moreThe Annual Open Class “Flower Show” will be held during the Bon Homme County 4-H Achievement Days. The flower exhibits should be entered on Friday, August 5th, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the 4-H Grounds.
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Avon Public Library held the 3rd session of their Summer Reading Program on July 11th. Thirty-nine children were in attendance. Our guest reader was Sara Hammel from Novato, California. The kids enjoyed the read-aloud, made jellyfish crafts and had jellyfish snacks. Our next session will be July 25th at 12:30pm. Remember to be working on our A-Z author challenge. Special thanks goes out to Walter’s Construction, Carol Sweir, and Ron’s Market for donations to the summer reading program.
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The Avon Swim Team wrapped up their season at the Championship Swim Meet held in Platte on July 14th and 15th. Avon had 51 swimmers participate in the two day meet. For the second year in a row, the team scored the most points overall, awarding them Team Champions.
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