AN ENDURING TRADITION
In South Dakota, the holiday season begins on the third Saturday in October. The annual pheasant opener is an unofficial state holiday, and as with any holiday, the anticipation builds as the date approaches.
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THUNDER FALL TO AVON PIRATES IN FOOTBALL ACTION
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HARVESTING HOPE
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PIRATES DOMINATE THE THUNDERHAWKS
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LAKEVIEW COLONY ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
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Pages from the Past
10 Years Ago 2016Harvest was underway with beans producing 45-55 bushels/acre, while early corn reports were less encouraging.Leonard Kisely, Lake Andes, was awarded with the Ambassador for Peace medal from the Republic of Korea for his service in the Korean War.
Sports
DEBRA BRAUNELLER
Debra Dawn Brauneller “DebbieCummings”,72,passed away on October 4th, 2026.Born on November 25th, 1953, she grew up in Lake Andes. After graduating High School, she served in the US Army. She married her husband Brad Brauneller and they were married 51 years.
AVON LADY PIRATES SWEEP BRIDGEWATER-EMERY IN THREE SETS
The Avon Lady Pirates continued their strong volleyball season with a three-set victory overBridgewater-Emery,improvingtheir record to 14-6.Avon controlled the match from start to finish, taking the opening set 25-12 before battling through a more competitive second set to earn a 25-22 victory.
Columns
Just Thought I'd Ask
MARK 3:31-35 “There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him.And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee.And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren?And he...
YOU’VE GOT IT, BUT NOT FOREVER
Proverbs 13:7 “There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.”
Lifestyle
Rotary News
The Wagner Rotary Club met Wednesday, October 7th, for its regular weekly meeting with President Jeff Doom presiding. President Doom announced it was “time to crack that bell” and did just that to bring members to order. There was a good crowd on hand with several guests and three more WCS Seniors.
Obituaries
CHERYL NAMMINGA
Cheryl Namminga died September 30, 2026 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall. Memorial services were Tuesday, October 6 at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Inurnment was in the Emmanuel Reformed Cemetery. Peters Funeral Home of Springfield was in charge of arrangements.
WILBERT RENNER
Wilbert Lewis Renner, 95, of Springfield, died Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Springfield Assisted Living Center in Springfield. Funeral services were Wednesday, October 7 at the United Church of Christ in Springfield. Burial was in the Springfield Cemetery, with military honors.
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The Avon 8U Baseball team wrapped up its season in championship fashion by hosting and winning the 8U League Tournament on Saturday, June 27. The young Pirates opened the tournament with a 15-4 victory over Tabor before defeating Parkston 7-2 to advance to the championship game.
