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Food insecurity has continued to increase in Bon Homme County as those who volunteer with the Feeding SD food distributions have noticed each month, as well as a continued increase in utilization of the Bon Homme Food Pantry. In order to assist individuals and families to have Christmas dinner, or have enough food to feed their children during Christmas vacation from school, members of the Bon Homme Food Pantry board packed Christmas boxes December 8 and delivered the boxes December 9 in the five towns in the county. This year, boxes were packed and delivered to 225 households who had signed up for holiday assistance through the schools; those who receive monthly commodity boxes for the elderly; those who regularly utilize either the Tyndall or Scotland food pantry, and those whose names were submitted to the board as someone who could use some help during the holidays. The number of those needing assistance is definitely increasing--in 2018, the Christmas box delivery assisted 153 households; in 2019, 203 households were assisted
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I’ve never been one to mince words or concern myself with political correctness, and I won’t today. While today’s column doesn’t apply to the majority of readers, we might all be in a position to encourage someone, tactfully if possible, to do something about their weight. Why? Obesity is a serious health issue. It can certainly lead to heart problems as well as diabetes, and it affects those we love.
Read moreRandy and Barb Schroeder and Dillon and Jodi Cleary of Atkinson, Nebraska, Mel and Brenda Fathke, Brad and Shelly Poppe, Chris, Nikki, Braylon, Zander and Kiera Fathke, Ryan Schroeder, and Margaret Poppe were guests on Christmas Eve in the home of Danny, Lindsey, Daxton and Addisyn Fathke. Randy, Barb, Dillon and Jodi were overnight guests on Christmas Eve of Margaret.
Read moreCarter Fillaus of Avon has been named to the Southeast Technical College (Sioux Falls) President's List for the Fall 2020 Semester. Students earning this recognition must be seeking a degree and have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher for the term.
Read moreFeeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Wednesday, December 30 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. The date has changed this month due to the Christmas holiday.
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When I teach medical students, I always remind them that we will see people on the very best days of their lives and the very worst days of their lives. As a result, we will see every range of emotion in our patients and feel every range of emotion ourselves. This is especially true when giving someone a diagnosis of cancer.
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2020 has been a year to remember, seemingly for all the wrong reasons. COVID-19 devastated families across our country. In other states, violent riots and looting tore communities apart. And it seems like political divisions are only increasing. But as I look back on 2020, I want to focus on South Dakota’s opportunities. I want to highlight some of the tremendous things that we accomplished together this year.
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