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Kyle Schoenfish, a Republican from Scotland, was first elected to the South Dakota Legislature in the fall of 2012, when he won a seat in the House.
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Lila Ann Vanderlei was bornonOctober23,2006.Lila is the daughter of Craig and Amy Vanderlei, and the sister of Grace, Lexi, Bree, and Jon Vanderlei. She loves DIY projects and just being outside. Lila’sproudestachievements at AHS are being on the Merit Honor Roll all four years of high school, as well as remaining in extra-curricular activities such as volleyball and basketball. Lila’s biggest role models are her parents because they taught her how to be a good person and that hard work pays off. One word of advice Lila lives by is “Make good choices.” – Mom. Lila’s advice for underclassmen is, “Do your homework.” Lila’s favorite subject is science because it makes her think, and she finds it interesting. After high school, Lila plans togotocollegeandstudySecondary Science Education.
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Kinley Louise Doom was bornSeptember29,2006.She is the daughter of Chris and Angel Doom, and sister of Trey, Christian, Dominic, Aspen, and Kennedy. Some of her hobbies include: playing sports, making coffee, being outside, and shopping. Kinley's favorite subject is creative english because she enjoys coming up with new, fun ideas for the yearbooks, and getting to take pictures at events.
Read moreThe Awana Clubs at First Baptist Church will again be having their Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat event this year on Wednesday, October 30. Between the times of 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm they will be going through the streets of Avon collecting items to be taken to the Bon Homme Food Pantry in Tyndall. Items that are currently in greater need are: cereal (hot or cold), personal care items (toothpaste and brushes, shampoo), taco fixings, canned fruits and vegetables, canned meats, pasta and sauces, paper products, and ketchup. If you have items you would like the children to pick up, please have a light on at your door and they will stop. If you will not be home and would like to donate you may leave your items in the entry of First Baptist Church anytime on October 30. The Food Pantry has been amazed and appreciative of the generosity of the people of Avon in response to this event. Thank you for your participation.
Read moreIn August, Bomgaars proudly celebrated its 80th anniversary. Since opening its first store in Sioux City, Iowa, in 1944, Bomgaars has grown into a trusted retailer with over 180 stores across 15 states, employing more than 6,000 people. As a proud family-owned business, Bomgaars is committed to continuing its tradition of offering customers what they need, when they need it—today and for the next 80 years.
Read moreGreer Unit #11 American Legion Auxiliary held their monthly meeting on October 17th, 2024 at the Post Home with 14 members present.
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In honor of October being National Fire Prevention Safety Month, the Wagner Volunteer Fire Department invited the WCS preschool classes to come to the fire department and learn more about fire safety as well as the different tools and trucks that firefighters use at different fires on Friday, October 18th. There were several of the firefighters present and in gear to demonstrate to the preschoolers what firefighters have to wear when they are called to fight fires. The presentation was led by Fire Chief, Mike Insko. The firefighters had brought out three of their rigs for the demonstration with Mike and the groups moving to all three rigs to explain what each was used for and what kind of tools could be found on the different trucks.
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