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Reprinted with permission by Randy Dockendorf September 20, 2023 Edition of the Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan Dakota Bodden received praise in his role as a special education teacher, but he resigned from the Avon school districtbecauseofmonths-long controversyabouthiscoaching decisions.
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Ronnie Mount is being honored as the September Veteran of the Month. Ronnie was drafted on August 1, 1951, and served until June 1, 1953. He attended basic and quartermaster/food service school at Fort Chaffee, AR. MountwasachefintheArmy. At the time that Mount was drafted,hewaslivinginGary andwasarancher. TheArmy bussed Ronnie from Watertown to Fort Chaffee for his training.
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For the past several months there has been a construction project going on near Dollar General and the tribal housing east of Lake Andes. Menning Excavating Inc of Mitchell has been replacing a main water line that will take rural water and water from the water tower out to the housing. The existing pipe was replaced with a PVP pipe. The project was not a city project, but one financed by Indian Health Services (IHS). The project is almost complete, with the next part of the project which has currently begun being the building of an upgraded lift station on the edge of the tribal housing also being done by Menning Excavating.
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With the first day of fall come beautiful colors, cooler temperatures, school activities and unfortunately the cold and flu season. The library has Covid 19 tests which have had an extended shelf life to January, 24. We only give out tests to adults, so stop by to pick up. No charge.
Read moreTheholidayseasonisfastapproachingandtheBonHomme FoodPantryneedsyourhelptocontinuetoassistindividuals/ families in need with a Christmas meal. Prices for everything are increasing and in order to serve the number of families and individuals needing holiday assistance, the Bon Homme Food Pantry will be providing a Christmas meal instead of the box of groceries as provided previously.
Read moreZion Lutheran-Avon, along with Our Savior's Lutheran- Springfield, invite you to help us celebrate Pastor Ken Johnson's 30 years in ministry on Sunday, September 24th. Worship service in Avon starts at 10 a.m. followed by a short program and luncheon at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Come help us celebrate!
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Avon Public Library appreciates everyone who helped make our 'Are You A Farm Safety Hero?' 2023 Summer Reading Program the best ever:
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