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The Avon High School HOSA chapter attended a skills night at the Avon Fire Hall on Monday, October 3rd. This was presented by EMTs Dustin Brandt, Liz Brandt, Jarod Myer and Robin Myer. The students were given the opportunity to ask questions, work with medical equipment, and participate in hands-on scenarios during the session. The HOSA chapter is currently in its third active year and strives to give students the opportunity to explore various healthcare careers and gain experience while still in high school. The chapter is advised by Kim Velk, Lisa Weier and Alexis Jurrens; there are currently 21 active members.
Read morePlans are underway for this year's Veterans Day Program which will be held Wednesday, November 9 at 2:45 p.m., at the Avon School Gym with a special oneact play presentation by American Legion Auxiliary.
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PIERRE,S.D.-TheSouthDakotaDepartmentof Transportation reminds landowners hay remaining in highway ditches needs to be removed. The bales must be removed to ensure road safety in the coming months.
Read moreFeeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Friday, October 28 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. This will continue to be a “drive-thru” distribution.
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PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks has been receivingdocumenteddeermortalities in due to hemorrhagic disease, also known as epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) or blue tongue. EHD was recently confirmed by laboratory analysis in deer from multiple SD counties.
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