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Avon Pirate Homecoming Week was held September 6 - September 10th. Homecoming Parade was held Friday, September 10th. This year's theme was "Fast Foods". Photo by Nikki Fathke
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Labor Day Queen candidates were: Jillian Beeson (sponsored by Amanda Bechen, CPA), Sheridan Smejkal (sponsored by C&B), Reese Powers (sponsored by MidTowne Oil & Wash), Kim Tolsma (sponsored by Cimpl Made Hunts, Allyson Hamilton (sponsored by Prestige Cleaning), Alaina Bechen (sponsored by Commercial State Bank), Mya Kuhlman (sponsored by Prestige Cleaning), Michelle Soukup (sponsored by Ft. Randall Telephone Company), Isabella Kreber (sponsored by Von Eschen Lawn & Landscape). Pictured with the candidates is Justine Roubideaux, a member of the Wagner Boys & Girls Club. Crowned 2021 Wagner Labor Day Queen was Reese Powers of Avon, daughter of Dennis and April Powers. Reese reported that after having several businesses offer to sponsor her for queen, she selected Brenda and Joey Jaton of MidTowne Oil & Gas. "This experience was awesome and I am so happy I decided to be a part of this event", commented Powers. First runner-up was Michelle Soukup and second runner-up was Sheridan Smejkal. Congratulations Reese!
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King and Queen ARE... King Eli Watchorn and Queen Katie Gretschmann
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Andes Central/Dakota Christian traveled to Avon Thursday night, September 2nd and fell to the Pirates in three sets; 25-14, 25-10, 25-12. Photos by Barb Pechous
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On Behalf of the Wagner Labor Day Committee and the town of Wagner we would like to thank you for your years of service and commitment to bettering our community. Your years of hard work has not gone unnoticed, and we are honored that you accepted this year’s roll as Parade Marshall.
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The Andes Central/Dakota Christian Thunder Cross Country team competed in their first meet of the 2021 season on Saturday, August 29 at the Mitchell Invitational Meet. In this first meet, competitors run 1000 meters shorter that the standard 5K distance. Running in the Boys’ Varsity Race was Tony Hansum who placed 45th in 18:19. For the girls, Lexi Schoenfelder was 15th (19:06), Anna DeHaan 18th (19:31) and Sonya Hansum 45th (24:05).
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Pirate Homecoming week is September 6 - September 10th. This Years theme is "Fast Foods." The Coronation ceremony will be held in the gymnasium. Grades 7-12 Skit Contest is at 8:30 a.m. main gym, open to public. The parade will begin Friday, September 10, at 1:30 p.m. Alternative route (if applicable) will be published in next week's edition. Any float entries and Alumni classes going through the parade should register as soon as possible. Please call 605-286-3291 ext. 114 with your entry. Entries will line up in front of Avon School and surrounding streets by 1:00 p.m. Entry numbers will be distributed by school personnel. Avon Pirates will play the Alcester-Hudson Cubs at 7:00 p.m. There will be a tail gate supper at the field prior to the game until kick-off.
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Wagner Raiders football team traveled to play Lakota Tech this past Saturday. Wagner outscored Lakota Tech 50-0 for the win.
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