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Lane Koupal, Dante, South Dakota, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association , reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
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Last Friday night, Bon Homme County 4-H members and their friends were wide awake at the second annual 4-H lock-in. The lock-in was hosted by the Bon Homme County 4-H leaders and volunteers overnight on Friday, March 20 at the county 4-H grounds.
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The 2023 Pirate Awards Program was held Thursday, May 4. Master of Ceremonies was Tom Culver, Opening Prayer was given by Pastor Aaron Rush following by the Concert Choir sining 'Ballin' the Jack' and the meal catered by Dale Buchholz Catering. Following the meal, Kenny Powers gave the Lion's Club Welcome, Pastor Aaron Rush gave the Chamber of Commerce Welcome and Lindsey Fathke gave the Introduction of the Class of 2023. Keynote speaker for the evening was John Thayer. Following the speaker, awards were presented to students and staff. We aplogize, but a complete list of awards presented to students was not available at print time. Photos by Jenna Petrik.
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2023 AVON HIGH SCHOOL BACCALAUREATE
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The Bon Homme County ChildProtection(CP)Teamhas been meeting throughout the school year to identify needs of families in the county and to find ways to provide for those needs. The CP team is comprised of representatives from each school district (administrators, school counselors, and school psychologists), Lewis and Clark Behavioral Health therapists,countylawenforcement, and area social service agencies. We collaborate on ways to raise funds as needs arise in Bon Homme County, including the communities of Avon, Scotland, Springfield, Tabor,andTyndall.Someofthe projectsthisyearincludedpurchasing gloves for each school district, organizing donations and providing holiday meals for families in each community, and purchasing family pool passes for a family in each community. The City Council or pool manager from each communitypoolwasconsulted and worked together with the CP team to make that happen. The CP team has also confidentially assisted families in getting connected with social service resources, family therapy, and individual counseling when needed. Glasses were provided for a student in need, and work was done to improve attendanceforfamiliesinneed of transportation. Funds were provided to a family in need of groceries around the holiday season. The CP team plans to provide school supplies to families in need in the fall.
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