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McKenna Marie Kocmich was born on March 10, 2006. Her familyincludesherdadDon,her mom,Dawn,andhersister,Maddie. McKennna’sfavoritesubject in school is chemistry because she likes doing experiments. Her most challenging task as a senior is trying to figure out her future.

AvonSchoolDistricthasanewband instructor, Joe Sexe, as of January 3rd. This is Joe’s first official teaching job. He is very excited and happy to be a new part of the Avon school and community. Joe went to high school in Estherville, Iowa located near the Okoboji area in Northwestern Iowa.

Do you have a youth ages 5-18 who is interested in poultry or rabbits? Now is the time to get those projects started! The Bon Homme County Rabbit & Poultry Club is ready to help if you are new to small animal projects in 4-H.

Saddi Wynia is the school counselor for the Avon School District. This was Saddi’s first job as a school counselor and she has been in this position for Avon for the last three years.

The Sweet Clover 4-H club met February 4 at 6 p.m. President Maddy Huitema called the meeting to order. Flag Pledges were led by Lucy and Josie Schloss. Roll call topic was 'What’s your favorite animal?' and nine members were present. The secretary's report was given by Colt Wolf.

Avon School District will have a new superintendent, Paul Kuhlman, starting July 1st for the 2024-2025 school year. After 32 years of teaching in Avon, Paul has decided to make the transition from teaching to a school administrator.

Rodd Holman is being honored as this month’s Veteran of the Month. Holman is a Veteran of the Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, the War on Terror, and Operation Enduring Freedom. Holman entered the Navy on May 17th of 1986 and served until October 1st of 2006.

Thank you everyone who attended the Library Open house on Wed. February 7th. I would like to personally thank Evelyn Conn and Janet Evans who volunteered their time to help with clean up of the building after construction and helped to organize and clean various items from the former library.

10 Years Ago – 2014 The Andes Central elementary student council made a donation of $250 each to the Lake Andes Health Care Center residents, Dakota Senior Meals Program and the Fort Randall Pink Ladies.