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The halfway point of session came and passed last week. There are no specific deadlinesthatcomewiththat day, but it is a mark in time that predicts less easy votes and more difficult votes will remain. Twobigbillsthatwerevoted on in the House chamber were HB 1198 and HB 1099.

Hunter was born on August 29, 2005. He was welcomed into this world by his mom, Carol, sister Tiffany, brother Michael and his grandpa, Ray. As he grew up, Hunter attended Avon School.

Alexis Jurrens has walked the hallsof AvonHighSchoolasbotha studentandateacher.Ms.Jurrens graduated from Avon in 2012. She has taught middle school and high school science for the past seven years, two of them being in Avon. As of recently, Ms.

On Friday, January 26 the high school traveled to Yankton for its annual bowling party. The students had a fun-filled and eventful day. After everyone had played their two rounds of bowling, they went and ate dinner at Pizza Ranch.

This year Avon School district went to State One Act at Brandon Valley High School. At the state one act competition, Avon won 1st place. We interviewed the drama director, 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Knodel. These where some of the comments she had about making it to state this year.

McKenna Marie Kocmich was born on March 10, 2006. Her familyincludesherdadDon,her mom,Dawn,andhersister,Maddie. McKennna’sfavoritesubject in school is chemistry because she likes doing experiments. Her most challenging task as a senior is trying to figure out her future.

AvonSchoolDistricthasanewband instructor, Joe Sexe, as of January 3rd. This is Joe’s first official teaching job. He is very excited and happy to be a new part of the Avon school and community. Joe went to high school in Estherville, Iowa located near the Okoboji area in Northwestern Iowa.

Do you have a youth ages 5-18 who is interested in poultry or rabbits? Now is the time to get those projects started! The Bon Homme County Rabbit & Poultry Club is ready to help if you are new to small animal projects in 4-H.

Saddi Wynia is the school counselor for the Avon School District. This was Saddi’s first job as a school counselor and she has been in this position for Avon for the last three years.

The Sweet Clover 4-H club met February 4 at 6 p.m. President Maddy Huitema called the meeting to order. Flag Pledges were led by Lucy and Josie Schloss. Roll call topic was 'What’s your favorite animal?' and nine members were present. The secretary's report was given by Colt Wolf.