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Tyler Joesph Tjeerdsma is a senior at Avon High School, and was born on June 9th, 2006. Tyler is the son of Amber Babutzke and Travis Tjeerdsma, and stepmother Hillary Tjeerdsma. He has 6 siblings, Thayne, Tucker, Hudsyn, and Haliegn Tjeerdsma, as well as Sean and Nick Schryvers. Tyler enjoys playing sports, welding, and making memories with his friends. One of Tyler's proudest moments is placing at state sporting events as an underclassman. Tyler says that high school has prepared him for life outside of AHS because it taught him how to have responsibility and that not everything is going to be handed to him.
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Preschool through sixth grade students visited the Avon Fire Hall Thursday, October 12th in honor of Fire Prevention Week. They took a tour of the fire hall and the new rescue truck. Local volunteer fire fighters talked to them about fire prevention and smoke alarms and demonstrated how they cut apart a car using the jaws off life tool. They also enjoyed taking turns spraying the fire hose. Courtesy Photos
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Gold Standard Pirates of the Week are: PK-4: Hudsyn Tjeerdsma; back row from left: 9-12: Hensley Talsma and 5-8: Palmer Podzimek. Congratulations!
Read moreThe annual District 8 Fall Meeting of the South Dakota AmericanLegionwillbeheldSunday,October22,inSpringfield for Legionnaires from Yankton, Douglas, Clay, Charles Mix, Bon Homme and Turner counties.
Read moreFeeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Friday, Oct. 27 at the Scotland Community Church at 8:45 a.m.; the Tyndall Fire Hall at 10:30 a.m. and at the Avon Fire Hall at 12 noon.
Read moreThe Sweet Clover 4-H club met October 8 at 6 p.m. The Ferwerda family hosted. President Maddy called the meeting to order. Flag Pledges were led by Hailey. Ten members were present. The secretary's report was given by Rilyn. Hailey motioned to approve the report, seconded by Josie. The treasurer's report was given by Carmindy. Whitley motioned to approve the report, seconded by Hailey.
Read moreThe Bon Homme 4-H Clubs will host their Annual Soup Kitchen Sunday, October 29th at the 4-H Grounds in Tyndall, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Soups, sandwiches and desserts will be served! Recognition Event will follow, beginning at 1 pm. 4-H members will receive recognition for their static and livestock projects from Horse Show and Achievement Days.
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The Avon Student Council, Wagner community and Wagner Community School collected pop tabs for the Wince family from September 15th through October 4th. Tabs for Talia was an idea started by Wagner Community School teacher Pam Roth.
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