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Darla (Odens) Van Gerpen graduated from Avon High School in 1981 and Mount Marty College in 1985 with a degree in Chemistry and Secondary Education. She began her teaching career in 1985 at Parkston High School and was also assistant girls basketball coach. For many years, while her daughters were in elementary school, Darla was a volunteer coach for the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade elementary girls basketball program in Avon. From 2002-2012, Darla taught and coached in the Avon School District. Darla is married to Doug Van Gerpen, also a 1981 graduate of Avon High School, and they have three daughters (all graduates of Avon High School) and seven grandchildren (currently attending Avon Elementary School). Lindsey is married to Danny Fathke, they have two children, Daxton and Addisyn. Leslie is married to Branden Baade, they have three children, Rex, Brynn, and Burk. Lanae is married to Jay Kriz, they have two children, Royce and Rollins. Darla enjoys attending her grandchildren’s events, teaching Sunday School, taking part in many outdoor activities, and watching basketball. Darla is humbled by this award and is thankful to live in a community where people matter and the growth of each student/youth is nurtured by the community and through school activities and academics.
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January - Santa wraps up a busy season with interview with the Avon Clarion. Bon Homme/ Avon wrestling team take 1st place at Jesse James Invitational.Avonwelcomednewpoliceofficer,Theodore Smith. Avon Drama Club advances to State with their one-act play 'Booby Trap'. Avon Fire Department held their annual banquet January 14th.SDVolleyballAssociationpresentedAcademic All-State Awards to McKenna Kocmich, Courtney SeesandGraceVanderlei.TerranTalsmawasJolly Roger's Senior Spotlight. Tom Culver was Avon Veteran of the Month. AHS drama club awarded superior play. Landon Thury put 35 points on the board vs Menno January 30th.
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Avon’sCityCouncilrecently appointed a new alderman, Paul Thury, to fill a vacancy on the council. This is Paul’s first time serving on the city council.Ashiscurrentposition is an appointee, Paul will serve onthecounciluntilthiscoming spring’s election. The process for Paul to be appointed as an alderman began when he was firstapproachedandaskedifhe had any interest in filling the position once it became available. Paul then attended the Decembercitycouncilmeeting whereheletboththemayorand council members know that he wouldbeinterestedandwilling to fill the position, should the council wish to appoint him.
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At the December 19th meeting of the Wagner American Legion there was quite a sight to behold.
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