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From Babe Ruth to John Wayne, Americans have seen chewing tobacco in popular culture for over a century. Spitting chew has been a trademark of cowboys and professional athletes alike and chewing tobacco use continues at high rates in the United States. In 2018 a survey showed 2.4 percent of American adults used smokeless tobacco, with snuff or snus pouch use on the rise and chewing tobacco on the decline.
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On Tuesday, April 5th, I phoned the Pierre office of SD Game, Fish, & Parks. My turkey tag hadn’t yet arrived, and opening day was the coming Saturday, April 9th. I was a wee bit concerned. “Don’t worry,” they said. “There’s a glitch in the system, and your tag is in the mail.” Guess what. No tag in Wednesday’s mail. I next emailed SDGF&P about my turkey tag. Their reply? Same as Tuesday’s. “Your tag is in the mail.”
Read moreAvon School District is conducting a child search for pre-school children ages 5 and under. Please contact the school if you have a preschool age child who lives in the Avon School District and currently does not attend preschool or kindergarten. If you know of someone who recently moved into the district with preschool age children, please contact the school. Please call 286-3291 x114 or email Julie.mudder@k12.sd.us. Include child’s first, middle, and last name, date of birth, mother and father’s name, address, and phone number.
Read moreThe Avon School District is planning a Kindergarten Roundup on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 10:00 am for parents and their children who will be attending kindergarten this fall. ALL PARENTS AND CHILDREN MUST SIGN-IN AT THE OFFICE. The program will be in the present kindergarten room for the children and the parents will meet in the board room. Lunch will be provided for everyone at 11:00 am. After lunch everyone will be free to leave. Please contact the school at 286-3291 extension 114 with a lunch count by Monday morning, May 16.
Read moreConrad and Erma Meyer attended the Music Concert of their grandchildren, Nate and Kallie Meyer of Tabor at the Bon Homme School last Thursday night. They celebrated Nate's birthday after the concert.
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PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem, in coordination with the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, has proclaimed May as “National Military Appreciation Month,” a time for all to honor, remember, recognize, and appreciate those who have served in the past and those now serving, as well as their families.
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The American Legion Auxiliary of Arthur Wissman Post #150 of Avon sponsored the Poppy Poster contest at Avon Public School recently. We appreciate the students and teachers for taking time to honor our nation's military personnel and the parents for encouraging their children to remember those who go to combat to preserve our freedoms.
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