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On July 4, 1939 Lou Gehrig said these famous words at Yankee Stadium, “For the past two weeks you have been reading about the bad break that I got. Yet today I considermyself theluckiestmanonthefaceof theearth.” The bad break he was referring to was the diagnosis of a condition that would become synonymous with him - a neuromuscular condition called Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a disease which causes motor nerves in the brain and spinal cord to break down. This reduces the nerves ability to control muscle function leading the muscle to weaken, twitch, and waste away. As the disease progresses it slowly impairs the person’s ability to walk, talk, swallow, and breathe.
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The Avon Swim team held a Football Tailgate supper Friday, September 8th from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. before the Avon vs. Gayville -Volin home football game. They served walking tacos, homemade desserts and drinks. It was a free-will donation. Coach Becky Haenfler and the swim team parents appreciate Bryce Voigt for donating the chips for the walking tacos. It was a very successful fundraiser, the team raised almost half of their goal. The teams next fundraiser will be coming up yet this month; they will be selling cookie dough.
Read moreFall is the polishing time. Why? Your guess is as good as mine. For some reason, the spirit that guides us made our experiences in fall the peak of the year’s efforts.
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Lake Andes Senior Living is proud to announce Anita Kirkpatrick as the recipient of the prestigious 2022 Accura HealthCare Associate of the Year award. This annual recognition is presented to an outstanding member of our team who consistently goes above and beyond in providing exceptional care and service to our senior residents. This year, the honor goes to Anita, whose dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of our residents have set a remarkable standard for excellence. Anita has shown exceptional leadership, outstanding teamwork, and a genuine passion for enhancing the quality of life for our senior residents.
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A longstanding business in Pickstown, Abbys, will soon be closing its doors as it is being purchased by R.F. Buche. Pat Abdouch has owned and operated Abbys for the past twenty-five years, purchasing the store on April 15, 1998. She and her long-time partner Richard (Dick) Fuchs have both been permanent fixtures at Abbys. Pat has enjoyed being in the hospitality industry since she was 13. She has enjoyed meeting all the people throughout the years and being able to serve them like family when they visit.
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TRONVOLD TAKES THE WIN FOR 'BEST PAINT'
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AREA BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATE IN WAGNER LABOR DAY PARADE
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