Reece Loewe is currently a senior at Avon High School with plans to attend South Dakota State University in the upcoming fall. In January, Loewe applied for the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarship. The opportunity was offered to her by Ms. Saddi Wynia, the school guidance counselor. Essentially, the scholarship requires applicants to type a timed essay. The topic of the essay is unknown to the applicant until it is time to apply. Loewe had two hours to complete the essay and it needed to be a minimum of 500 words.
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Paden Long was born on March 13, 2003, to Lance and Stacey Long. He has two siblings, Hanah Long (older) and Conor Long (younger).
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1st and 2nd graders from WCS competed in a coloring contest with the theme: Be Drug and Alcohol Free
Read moreSorry for not having an article last week. A virus hit me hard and I just did not have the energy to do that news article. Feeling better so we are back on track.
Read moreAndy Williamson, Lake Andes, recently fished the boater division of the St. Croix Bassmaster Central Open on Ross Barnett Lake, Mississippi, held April 28-30. Although he finished a dismal 213th of 225 competitors, he hopes the experience will lead to better future results.
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On Sunday May 1st 2022, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Dante honored their three graduating seniors at the 10:30 a.m. Mass, followed by a luncheon in their honor.
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The following students received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, April 24th at the Assumption Catholic Church in Dante.
Read moreFeeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Friday, May 27 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. This will continue to be a “drive-thru” distribution until further notice.
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