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Do you have a youth ages 5-18 who is interested in poultry or rabbits? Now is the time to get those projects started! The Bon Homme County Rabbit & Poultry Club is ready to help if you are new to small animal projects in 4-H. For poultry enthusiasts, Achievement Days classes range from purebred exhibition poultry, layer pens, or meat pens. Time is of the essence here so that your poultry is fully feathered and in its best condition by Achievement Days in August. Our club members help newcomers by getting you in contact with breeders, giving advice on setup and care, and coaching on preparing your birds and yourself. Youth interested in rabbits also should be starting to contact breeders and working on finding a rabbit to show. Rabbits must be purebred and tattooed.
Read moreAlexis Jurrens has walked the hallsof AvonHighSchoolasbotha studentandateacher.Ms.Jurrens graduated from Avon in 2012. She has taught middle school and high school science for the past seven years, two of them being in Avon.
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Hunter was born on August 29, 2005. He was welcomed into this world by his mom, Carol, sister Tiffany, brother Michael and his grandpa, Ray. As he grew up, Hunter attended Avon School. His favorite subject is PE because he said it was easy for him and the games he plays along with his classmates are exciting and competitive. While PEiseasy;Hunter’shardestsubject is Math. Another challenge seeninHunter’seyesistryingto figure out what he wants to do after he graduates. In Hunter's spare time he likes to attend Pirate Athletics, hang out with friends, especially Kaden, listen to music, and watch videos on YouTube.
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McKenna Marie Kocmich was born on March 10, 2006. Her familyincludesherdadDon,her mom,Dawn,andhersister,Maddie. McKennna’sfavoritesubject in school is chemistry because she likes doing experiments. Her most challenging task as a senior is trying to figure out her future. McKenna likes to be with her friends and family, read, golf, and go shopping in her spare time. Her favorite high school activities include volleyball, basketball, and golf. One memory McKenna will remember forever is cheering at the Football State Championship.
Read moreThis year Avon School district went to State One Act at Brandon Valley High School. At the state one act competition, Avon won 1st place. We interviewed the drama director, 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Knodel. These where some of the comments she had about making it to state this year. “I felt amazing after learning we advanced at regions. Each year it seems as if ourcompetitionbecomesstronger. I was excited to be able to have a change to perform at the State One Act festival for the 4th year in a row!”
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On Friday, January 26 the high school traveled to Yankton for its annual bowling party. The students had a fun-filled and eventful day. After everyone had played their two rounds of bowling, they went and ate dinner at Pizza Ranch. When they got back to the school, students spent time together playing board games and hanging out until the end of the day.
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The halfway point of session came and passed last week. There are no specific deadlinesthatcomewiththat day, but it is a mark in time that predicts less easy votes and more difficult votes will remain.
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