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Back row from left to right; Matthew Petrik, Mike Petrik, Al Kocmich, Brady Petrik, Dustin Brandt and David Lane. Front row from left to right; Nick Jager, Jarod Myer, Robin Myer, Brian Janssen, Kevin Tjeerdsma and Casey Sassaman. Several volunteer firefighters from Avon spent the weekend at South Dakota State Fire School in Fort Pierre. Thursday night they took part in Water Fights. Friday they attended several classes to sharpen their knowledge. Friday evening they competed in Evolutions while their loved ones cheered them on. Saturday, they attended more classes and enjoyed time with their wives and families. Photo by Jenna Hemenway. More photos on page 7.
Read morePIERRE — Tom Culver, the superintendent of the Avon School District will be the next chairman of the board of directors of the South Dakota High School Activities Association. He was elected at the board’s meeting on Thursday, June 10.
Read moreThis Memorial Day, family and friends of area deceased veterans continued the tradition of gathering together to salute our fallen heroes at the annual Memorial Day program, which was held at the National Guard Armory on Monday, May 31, 2021.
Read moreThe Charles Mix County office for USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is currently open to phone and virtual appointments only but can still work with producers on timely filing crop acreage reports. FSA staff can provide assistance over the phone, by email and through virtual meetings via Microsoft Teams.
Read moreFriday, June 4th, Lake Andes held their annual Fish Day's Queen and Lil' Miss Fishy Contest. The 2021 Fish days queen was Kea'Ona Doren, First runner up was Emma Hofer-Stotz and Lil' Miss Fishy went to Addisyn Deurmier. More photos from the contest on page 5. Photos by Darci Bultje
Read moreGreat Job Lady Thunder!
Read moreThe Avon Pirates participated in the State Track and Field competition held in Rapid City last Friday and Saturday. Check out next week's Avon Clarion for coach's results. Photos by Barb Pechous
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