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Voni Hubbell graduated from Avon High School in 2012 and continued her education at Dakota State University, whereshegraduated in 2017. She chose to become an English teacher because she really enjoyed English in high school. Voni is happily married to Chris Hubbell, and together they have three children: Kinglee-5, Vonnagail-3, and Champ-1. Somehobbiesthatsheenjoys include baking, singing, and painting. Voni chose to teach in Avon because she wanted to come back home. Mrs. Hubbell has also taught
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On Thursday, August 17 the Pirates kicked off their season with a win against Colome. Right away in the game, Paxton Bierma took the opening kickoff 88 yards untouchedtotheendzonefor a touchdown. At the end of the first quarter, the Pirates were up 14-0. In the third quarter, Landon Thury had a 2-yard touchdown pass, and Trace Pelton had a 27yard touchdown pass as well. The Pirates defeated the Colome Cowboys 42-12. The Pirates will travel to BurketotakeontheCougars on August, 25.
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During the South Dakota Festival of Books, I listened to a group of five successful novelists discussing the art of writing and what they gained from creating those words. They all seemed to agree with journalist Malcolm Gladwell, who said that it takes some talent, but more importantly, about 10,000 hours of practice to become good at anything. They each also said that writing has given them joy and humor, an understanding about life and a sense of meaning.
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Unlike other deadly addictions that we hear about all the time, turkey hunting is an addiction bringing you more satisfaction as the caller brings the gobbler.
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The Avon Lady Pirate Volleyball team has put in a lot of workoverthesummerinorder to get ready for this year’s season. Amy Tyler was invited to host a two-day skills camp to help sharpen the players’ skill setsandopengymswereaconstant throughoutthesummer.
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