Christensen Courtyard

In May, ABS celebrated the dedication of our new outdoor training/recreation area with an Open House. The Courtyard has been named Christensen Courtyard in honor of Pat and Elmo Christensen, and their daughter Beverly Ann, whose generous donation made the development of this area possible. Many friends and acquaintances were on hand to share memories of the Christensen’s, and their generous benevolence towards ABS.

ABS plan on utilizing Christensen Courtyard for music classes, art

classes, yard games, picnics, fun projects and just relaxing.

Matt and Karen Michels provided refreshments as well as some great

stories, remembering Elmo, Pat and Beverly Ann. Elmo and Pat were great advocates in helping to develop community-based services in

Yankton for their daughter Beverly Ann and others.  We are honored to have received this gift and feel the Christensen family would be would be proud of the completed project.