Sweet homecoming

When 11-year-old Andrew Tyler of Jackson came home recently after a four-month stay at a St. Louis hospital, it was no doubt among the sweetest of all for him and his family.

Andrew nearly drowned in the Jackson pool on June 6. While swimming for the Barracuda swim team, Andrew jumped into the water and went into cardiac arrest due to an electrical disorder in his heart.

Andrew is undergoing therapy at home. His family has acquired a van and has had a wheelchair lift installed. Friends are rallying around Andrew and his family with fund-raising efforts to help the family with medical bills.

A benefit dance last month generated $1,800 for the family. The public is invited to a benefit auction and dinner Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Jackson. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner to be served at 6:30. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children 10 and under.

Here is an opportunity to help.