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Senior Ali Sees, daughter of Joe and Janelle Sees and sister to Lauren, Courtney, Easton, and Hudson Sees, was born on December 19, 2002. Finding science interesting, Ali’s favorite subject is anything science related. She enjoys participating in labs and hands-on learning projects.

As the number of daily COVID-19 cases in our region rises, so does the need for convalescent plasma (CCP) in local hospitals. This month has seen the highest CCP usage since the beginning of the pandemic.

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Michael Cartney, Lake Area Technical College President, announces the current President’s List. The President’s List is a list of outstanding students who, through their initiative and ability, have indicated a seriousness of purpose in their educational program.

Feeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Friday, January 22 at the Scotland Community Church at 8:45 a.m.; the Tyndall Fire Hall at 10:30 a.m. and at the Avon Fire Hall at 12 noon.

2011 - 10 Years Ago Avon School Board members were recognized, they are President Jerry Finck and members Scott Van Gerpen, Mike Oorlog, Lori Cihak and Terry Berndt. Avon standout running back Derek Cihak was named to the Argus Leader Elite 45 team.

Avon Pirates Boys Basketball Cheerleaders are, from left: McKenna Kocmich, Ally Hamilton, Reese Powers, Kimmy Tolsma, Keely Bares and Sarah Swier.

Avon Pirates Girls Basketball Cheerleaders are, from left: Kimmy Tolsma,Ally Hamilton, Reese Powers, Gracie Small, Madi Mudder and Keely Bares. Photos by Barb Pechous These ladies do a great job every game of keeping everyone’s spirits up. Come on out and cheer on your Avon Pirates.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that signup for the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program will begin Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.

RAPID CITY, SD (Jan. 5, 2021) — For the fall 2020 semester, 649 South Dakota Mines students were named to the Dean’s List. In order to merit a spot on the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for the semester.