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In a truly grand feat of modern science, The Human Genome Project, an international collaborative effort, set out in 1990 to map our genetic makeup using diverse human genetic samples. In 2003 the project was completed, ultimately showing about 20,000 human genes. Since that project’s completion, with everimproving DNA sequencing technology, genomics researchers continue to gather more and more information about human DNA.
Read moreWith the roll out of the Covid 19 vaccines beginning this week in the United States, the library suggests everyone be an informed participant in the process. The best practice is to get information from reliable sources.
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The Avon preschoolers recently held a pajama drive. They collected 13 pairs of pajamas! They will be donated to a local homeless shelter. Courtesy Photo
Read moreFeeding South Dakota food distribution willbe 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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Three Wagner High School students were selected for the LMVC All-Conference Team. They are: Abby Brunsing, Avari Bruguier and Paige Petry. Abby was also chosen for the 2nd Team All State this season. This is her second year in a row making All-State. Photography by Denelle
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Success in life and all its phases can be measured in many ways. Some reminisce of their glory days in high school. Maybe they were captain of the football team or homecoming queen or won the state chess championship. Others excelled in college, graduated summa cum laude, were invited to all the parties, or landed the dream job. Some worked their way up the corporate ladder or took on a big loan and built a successful business over years of hard work or taught multiple generations of students. Hopefully, most have worked and saved enough through the years to finally retire.
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