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Regular Meeting of the Avon Board of Education

Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, 6:30 P.M.

Nov 6, 2024 - 00:00

Ella Small was born on July 5th, 2007. She is the daughter of Mark and Mandy Small. Ella has three siblings: Gracie, Irelynn, and Anna Small.

Nov 6, 2024 - 00:00

Kaeli Gabrielle Wallinga was born on June 5th, 2007. She is the daughter of Danielle and Mel Wallinga and the sister of Caleb Wallinga.

Nov 6, 2024 - 00:00

The Creative English class started their Monday very early this past week, leaving the parking lot at 5:15 a.m.

Sports

The Wagner volleyball team hosted the Burke Lady Cougars on Monday, October 28th for their last regular season match.

AC/DC 25 25 25 JV 22 14 18

For Andes Central/Dakota Christian (ACDC) senior, Nadia VanZuidam, this was both her first and her last year of cross-country.

Avon hosted the Bon Homme Cavaliers on Tuesday, October 29th where they took the win 3-1.

Opinion

Good dental health in children is crucial for overall well-being. Healthy teeth enable proper chewing, speech development, and contribute to self-esteem.

Oct 2, 2024 - 00:00

Update on Tyndall-Platte Rail & Trail: I attended a meeting in Lake Andes August 27th where engineers who will be doing the feasibility study gave their plan on the process.

Sep 18, 2024 - 00:00

Dear Editor:

Sep 4, 2024 - 00:00

The new September/October issue of South Dakota Magazine includes a story about our continental divide, a unique area in the far northeastern corner of the state that separates two watersheds.

Lifestyle

Nov 6, 2024 - 00:00

10 Years Ago – 2014

Airman First Class Hannah Dennis completed Basic Military Training at Joint Base, San Antonio-Lackland 321st Training Squaldron/Flight 586 on September 19.

Jackson Rolston, the son of Annie and Jerrod Rolston, started his senior season by setting a single goal, which was to beat his personal record time in every race possible.

Obituaries

Oct 23, 2024 - 00:00

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Newell Engel, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left us on October 2, 2024, due to a heart attack.

Oct 23, 2024 - 00:00

Funeral services for Thomas John Pelton, 38, of Avon were held Friday, October 18 at the First Presbyterian Church in Avon.

Oct 16, 2024 - 00:00

Leora Walsh, age 94, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at her home in Ortonville.

Oct 16, 2024 - 00:00

A Celebration of Life for Peggy Haenfler, 62, of Avon Life was held Monday, October 14 at Zion Lutheran Church in Avon. Peters Funeral Chapel of Avon was in charge of arrangements.