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This week’s featured Andes Central Senior is David Jandrea. David will be the last senior spotlight of the 2023-2024 senior class. David is the son of Jewel Brewer and has two siblings Aleena and Justin. During his high school years, David has been involved in basketball. Walking tacos are David’s favorite school lunch and government is his favorite class.
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National Pharmacist’s Day was January 12th so we wanted to get to know your local pharmacy. Wagner is home to a long-standing local pharmacy, James Drug. James Drug services the Wagner, Dante, Lake Andes, Avon, Fairfax, Geddes, Spencer and Butte, NE areas. The pharmacy also services the Good Samaritan nursing homes of Corsica, Tyndall and Scotland and services some residents at the Lake Andes Senior Living. James Drug was first opened in Wagner by Mr. Glen James in 1956. James Drug is currently owned by Dan Fiebelkorn of Gregory.
Read moreDid you know that films based on books make up 70% of the top 20 grossing films worldwide. On average, films that are adapted from books generate 53% more revenue than original screenplays globally. Analysis of bookto- screen adaptations shows that Fiction titles as part of a series tend to be the most successful adaptations.
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This week’s featured Andes Central Senior is Riata Bultje. Riata is the daughterofBriceandDarci Bultje. She has two younger sisters at Andes Central, Emery and Marin. During her high school years, Riata has been involved in volleyball, track, FFA, FCCLA, band, choir and National Honor Society. Riata has been very active in the community and volunteered her time working with Meals of Hope, Feeding SD and cleaning up trash on the wildlife refuge. Turkey gravy with mashed potatoes is Riata’s favorite school lunch. Riata’s favorite class is Botany with Mr. DeNeui. Botany was never boring and they learned a lot of very interesting and useful information about plants.
Read moreThe Avon Music Department had to change the date of their Spring Concert due to getting the gym prepped for Prom. The original date was March 21st, but it has been changed to March 18th.
Read moreSDSU Extension will host a free private applicator Zoom Webinar training January 22 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the 4-H Center, 1910 Birch St. Tyndall. Go to https://extension. sdstate.edu/event/private-applicator-training-januaryand click on the Bon Homme County location to complete your registration. Online registration is required byJanuary 22, 2024 at noon to attend. In-person seating is limited.
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Read moreFeeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Friday, Jan. 26 at the Scotland Community Church at 8:45 a.m.; the Tyndall Fire Hall at 10:30 a.m. and at the Avon Fire Hall at 12 noon.
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