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MITCHELL, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University recently released its fall 2024 dean’s list which includes 22 graduate students and 381 undergraduate students.
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Martin Yost is being honored asAvon’sJanuaryVeteranofthe Month.YostjoinedtheArmyNational GuardinAugustof1985as a 20-year-old young man and is currently in his 39th year of service. Not only did Martin first join because of the educational and initial enlisting benefits, but his father’s military service in Korea played a big part in his decision. Growing up in the small town of Avon, he was greatlyinfluencedbyitspatriotic naturewithflagpresentations at parades and members of the American Legion being a part of the community’s fabric.
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TheTomStudelskaInvitationalwasheldinWagner on Saturday, February 1st. Results from the invite for Bon Homme/Avon were: 106 Ryvr Larson (31-2) placed 1st and scored 26.5 team points: Champ. Round 1 - Ryvr Larson (Bon Homme/Avon) 31-2 received a bye () (Bye); Quarterfinal - Ryvr Larson (Bon Homme/Avon) 31-2 won by tech fall over Sean King (Tri-Valley) 17-16 (TF-1.5 3:20 (17-0)); Semifinal - Ryvr Larson (Bon Homme/Avon) 31-2 won by fall over Rhys Truman (Kimball/White Lake/Platte-Geddes) 23-14 (Fall 4:53); 1st Place Match - Ryvr Larson (Bon Homme/Avon) 31-2 won by major decision over Cannin Snyder (Philip/Kadoka Area/ Wall) 27-7 (MD 12-4) 106B Summyt Larson (19-12) placed 6th: Quarterfinal - Summyt Larson (Bon Homme/Avon) 19-12 received a bye () (Bye); Semifinal - Bentley Veurink (Kimball/White Lake/Platte-Geddes) 20-14 won by decision over Summyt Larson (Bon Homme/Avon) 19-12 (Dec 6-5); Cons. Semi - Logan Smith (Philip/ Kadoka Area/Wall) 8-11 won by medical forfeit over Summyt Larson (Bon Homme/Avon) 19-12 (M. For.); 5th Place Match - Leighton Sudbeck (Parkston) 5-9 won by forfeit over Summyt Larson (Bon Homme/ Avon) 19-12 (For.)
Read moreIamveryimpressedwithall the emails and letters regarding potential legislation and how it could, if implemented, impact your life. While time consuming, I am sure to read them all. As stated last week we do have a new Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Governor Larry Rhoden has been a public servant of the state for almost 20 years and one I have called a friend for many of those years. Never in South Dakota history has the transition of Governor taken placeduringthelegislativesession. Withthetransitioncomes a Lt. Governor nomination; Rhoden has chosen Armour native, Representative Tony Venhuizen to fulfill this role. Representative Venhuizen has served in many capacities in the executive and legislative branches, he is a wealth of knowledge and will be missed intheHouse.Venhuizenunanimously wontheapprovalofthe legislature, and I know he will serve us well. Best wishes to both in their new roles.
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