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The fifth graders at Andes Central have been hard at work learning new skills and showing great progress this fall. In math, students explored several ways to solve two-digit by two-digit and two-digit by larger-digit multiplication problems. Each student tried different strategies and chose the one that worked best for them. Their hard work has paid off with impressive improvement all around!
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(HOWARD, SD) – Horizon is pleased to announce Ashton Mednansky, MSW, LCSW, QMHP, has joined the staff of Horizon’s Behavioral Health team and will see patients remotely throughout the organization’s 28,000-mile footprint.
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Let’s call her Sarah, although that wasn’t her name. I’d had the privilege of delivering her, and the fun of watching her grow into a precocious toddler, with an impish smile and a joyous laugh. Then I had the responsibility of explaining her autopsy report to her devastated parents.
Read moreThe Sweet Clover 4-H club met on October 12, 2025 at 5pm. The Ferwerda family hosted the meal. Our 4-H leader, Angie called the meeting to order. Flag Pledges were led by Lucy & Josie Schloss. Roll call topic was 'What are you most excited for this year?' & 11 members werepresent.Thesecretary's report was given by Whitley Wolf.LucySchlossmotioned to approve the report, seconded by Cowan Wolf. The treasurer's report was given by Hoyt Brandt. Colt Wolf motioned to approve the report, seconded by Lucy Schloss. New officers were elected. Rilyn Thury is the Sweet Clover’s president. HoytBrandtistheVicePresident. Secretarypositionwill be carried out by Whitley Wolf. Treasure’s duties will befulfilledbyHaileyBrandt. Flag member, person who leads out flag pledges every meeting will be Colt Wolf. In addition to the new year we havenewmembersincluding Carrollee Irwin, Hudsyn Tjeerdsma, Tylee Wolf, and Cooper Wynia. Our annual awards ceremony and soup kitchen will be held next Sunday, October 19. Next meeting will be in November, 9. Motion to adjourn by Hudson Tjeersma, seconded by Haley Brandt.
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The Wednesday Rotary meeting on October 8th marked the beginning of the WCS Senior students attending for their annual visit. This has been a long tradition of inviting Seniors to attend a regular Rotary meeting where they introduce themselves to the membership. There were four Senior girls beginning with Kalea Kuhlman whose parents are Rhonda and Jeff Kuhlman. Kalia plans to attend Mitchell Technical Institute in Mitchell, South Dakota for nursing. Ashlyn Koupal’s parents are Mike and Tera Koupal, and she will be attending college in Nebraska for business and will also be playing basketball. Kamea Houseman, parent Darius Hoonmichl will be attending Black hills State for Dental Hygiene. Brylie Link’s parents are Linsay and Todd Link. Brylie plans to attend Dental Hygiene at the University of South Dakota. Note of interest: All four girls stated that their favorite subject in school was taught by Mrs. Keely Brunsing.
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