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National 4-H Week is October 2-8, 2022 and coincides with the new 4-H year! Learn by doing with your friends in a fun and safe setting. Do you have a hobby or an interest that you would like to learn about? Photography, stargazing, cake decorating, rocketry, sewing, etc.… Do you enjoy being with yourfriends?Joina4-Hclubwhereyoucanlearnaboutyour interests while having fun, improving your communication skills, and serving your community.
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When I first ran for Governor, South Dakota needed new opportunities. For years, our economic growth had not kept up with the nation. Young South Dakotans weretoooftenleavingourstate to pursue college or a career. Cities like Sioux Falls were growing, but our rural communities were slowly falling behind.
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The Class of 1965 held a reunion June 4 in Avon. Classmates attending were, from left: John Lamb, Nilius Johnson, Diane (Fees) Borin, Shirley (Fathke) Wiebenga, Kristi (Borin) Zimmerman, Mary (Roth) Bauder, Linda (Fryda) Jonkers, Jon Bertus. Also in attendance, but not pictured, were: Tony Eben, Sandy (Pudwill) Brandt, Bonnie (Lagendyk) Boese and Keith Boese. Courtesy Photo
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I love sports. I have enjoyed playing and watching sports for as long as I can remember. And as someone who participated in a sport year-round in high school and continued in athletics (golf) in college, I am constantly grateful for the large impact being able to play competitive sports has had in my life.
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The Avon Lady Pirates hosted Colome on Thursday, September 22 and took the win 3-1.
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Avon 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams traveled to Wagner Saturday, September 24 for the Jr. High Volleyball Tournament. Teams included were: Avon, Lake Andes, Wagner, Bon Homme, Gregory, Burke, Hanson and Parker. Final results were:
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Avon Pirates traveled to Corsica for some Friday night football action. At the end of the first quarter Avon found themselves down 12-22, but came back in the 2nd quarter to add 8 to the scoreboard. ThethirdquarterendedscorelessforthePirates,butCorsica-Stickney ran in a touchdown. The fourth quarter, both teams ran in a touchdown, but as the final buzzer sounded the Pirates found themselves down 28-34 to take the loss.
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