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Ashley Maire Tolsma is the daughter of Jeff Tolsma and Misty Hanvey and the stepdaughter of Joe Hanvey. Ashleyhastensiblings:Kim, Beau, Cameron, Chapin, Cale, Charlie, Dylan, Jake, Cody,andKatlyn.Sheenjoys reading, lifting, spending time at the gym, hanging out with Cameron, wrestling, and playing softball. Ashley’s schedule is filled with many intriguing subjects, but her favorite would have to be Anatomy/Physiology, because she finds it interesting and fun. One quote Ashley lives by is, “It is what it is,” because it reminds her to roll with the punches and not get sour about difficult situations. Ashley’s biggest role model in her life is her dad because he has always been there for her, and he always knows what to do. Ashley’s advice to underclassmen, “Just take your time on things and don’t stress out too much like I did.”
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Carmindy Joy Ferwerda was born on June 12, 2007 to Angie and Randy Ferwerda. Carmindy has one sibling named Justin. In her free time,sheenjoysshowingbeef cattle,dairycattle,anddairy goats in 4H. Carmindy’s favorite subject in school was biology because she found it interesting how organisms interact with each other and their surroundings. One quote that Carmindy finds inspiring is, “Don’t be afraid to go after what you want to do and what you want to be. But don’t be afraid to be willing to pay the price.” -Lane Frost.
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8th Grade Students Attend 14th Annual Career Fair
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Lately I’ve been reminded of a blockbuster movie from my youth. It contains a scene that even those who never saw the film are likely to recognize. A sleeping family is jolted awake, and from the foot of the bed the young daughter sings “they’re here!”
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Cahoy’s General Store was named 2025 Retailer of the Year by the South Dakota Retailers Association this past December. The Cahoys were presented with their award at an award banquet held in Pierre on January 13.
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What began as a small business of growing flowers in 1957 by local Avon couple, Philip and Ada Mensch, has grown and expanded in ways that surely they never would have expected. Ada and Philip started a small flower growing greenhouse during a time well before today’s norm of having flowers shipped from different world-wide locations, in order to provide the community with flowers for all of their special occasions. After their son, Lyle, returned from college in 1961, he joined the family business. Eventually, Lyle completely took over the family business, growing it into the business it is today. Lyle Mensch’s Wholesale Greenhouse offers more plants, including vegetables andflowersthananyonecouldeverimagine.Thepassion for plants is evident in all that the Mensch’s do.
Read moreHello District 19 As I say goodbye to the family and load up my truck to drive to Pierre for the start of the 100th Legislative Session, I want to thank the voters for entrusting me with the opportunity to serve. It’s an honor and a privilege to represent District 19 in our state’s Capitol.
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FIRE AT YST RECYCLING CENTER
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