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ADDISON CUKA AND DUSTI LASKA SHINE AT STATE
Addison Cuka and Dusti Laska competed at State Gymnastics on Saturday, February 16th in Watertown.
Addison Cuka competed on the floor individual day. After following her teammate to each event, Addison’s turn came at the end of the day. She completed her routine with power and grace.
Legislative Update
We are passed the halfway point of the legislative session. One of the most publicized bills of the sessions was SB 51 which required the display and teaching of the Ten Commandments.
REESE POWERS, NEW CHAMBER PRESIDENT
The Avon Chamber of Commerce held their election of officers at their monthly meeting held Monday evening, February 10th. There are currently 28 full members and three associate members of the Avon Chamber.
VIRUSES HIT LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Been feeling ill or under the weather? Unfortunately, you are not alone. As of recently, that is the topic of discussion whether it be by people on Facebook, the morning coffee crews or the South Dakota news.
FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF AMERICA RETURNS $4.4 MILLION IN CASH-BACK DIVIDENDS TO LOCAL FARMERS
MITCHELL, S.D. (February 11, 2025) – Farmers and ranchers in Aurora, Brule, Charles Mix, Davison, Douglas, and Hanson counties will be receiving $4.
From the desk of Drew Peterson
Hello District 19 – The fourth week of the 100th Legislative Session marked the halfway point of what has been a very unique and exciting Session. December’s tax revenue numbers came in this week and were lower than expected from the Holiday Season.
From the desk of Jessica Bahmuller
The pace of the session has really picked up this week. 269 House bills and 219 Senate bills have been introduced. Committees are diligently working to give each bill its fair hearing. Education savings accounts, also referred to as school vouchers, have been one of the biggest issues this session.
PRIVATE APPLICATOR TRAINING – FEBRUARY 12
SDSU Extension Bon Homme County Office will host a free private applicator Zoom Webinar training on February 12th, 2025 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. CST at the 4-H Center, 1910 Birch St. Tyndall. Go to https://extension.sdstate.
LOCAL 4-H MEMBERS AMONG THOSE ATTENDING 4-H NATIONAL ROUNDUP IN DENVER
Three teams represented South Dakota at the annual 4H Western National Roundup in Denver last week, from January 8th through the 10th.
The Hippology team consisted of Lila Stutzman of Bon Homme, Josey Nold of Brookings and Tarynn Torsney of Bon Homme. Hippology is the studyofhorses.
From the desk of Marty Overweg
Representative Marty Overweg Well, the 17th Legislature Day is in the books, the deadline to drop bills is past, and if you’re a legislator here comes Crossover Day.