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Nothing brings perspective to life like a newborn baby. Everything trivial and inconsequential fades into the background as you welcome a new tiny human into the world with a full heart and wide-open arms. And even if you turn your attention elsewhere for a moment, their cries for milk and screams about a gassy tummy or dirty diaper will bring your focus right where it should be!
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Volunteers from the Avon Fire Department traveled to Watertown this past weekend to attend Fire School and competed in the annual Water-fight where the Petrik family redeemed their title, taking the win for the second year. Congratulations to the Petrik team and thanks to the members of the Avon Fire Department for your dedication and service.
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In a single word, yes. Our first teeth are important in so many ways. They require just as much attention and love as our permanent teeth. Not to mention that beginning with good habits is the best way for anyone to maintain those healthy habits.
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Higher prices have become a fact of life during the Biden administration. This is especially true for energy – in South Dakota, the typical family is paying $112 more per month for energy since President Biden took office. At the same time energy prices are straining family budgets, government policies are straining the energy industry and making our energy supply less reliable. This is no coincidence; it’s the predictable result of the policies President Biden has enacted over the last two and a half years.
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You know the Founding Fathers, the men who laid the foundation for this great nation. You probably know Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Franklin, and Hamilton. But you may not have heard of Benjamin Rush.
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Mackenzie Havranek was born and raised in Wagner, graduating from Wagner Community School in 2020. She is currently attending DWU to receive her degree in business. 'It has always been my dream to own a boutique. When Kara presented me with the opportunity to purchase her boutique I was thrilled. I already have many expectations for Lavender Lane Design + Boutique,' she commented. Boutique hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturdays. A grand re-opening is scheduled for July 1st. We hope to see you there!
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Tom Culver grew up in Alexandra, South Dakota but has been a staple in Avon for many years. He just wrapped up his 24th year with the Avon School District where he has led as an administrator in the school halls and also as a coach on the high school football field.
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