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AVON FIRE DEPT. COMPETES IN RIB FEST
Read moreIn South Dakota, we take pride in a job well done. Our work ethic is often instilled in us from a young age – first at homeandschool,insports,and eventually in our first jobs. A first job is an important rite of passage that teaches values like teamwork and diligence, as well as the freedom and responsibility that come with earningapaycheck.Duringthe summer, it’s exciting to see so many young South Dakotans working across the state.
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The Bon Homme-Charles Mix County 4-H Horse Show washeldWednesday,June28th at the 7-N Arena in Springfield SD.JudgefortheshowwasEric Kobernusz, Mt. Vernon SD.
Read moreFeeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Friday, July 28 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.
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Theodore “Teddy” Slaba of Wagner is the recipient of the $2,000 South Dakota Services for the Deaf Foundation Scholarship. Teddy plans to attend the University of South Dakota, majoring in education. While in high school, Teddy participated in many activities, including the National Honor Society, church volunteering, cross country, basketball, baseball, and track. The one thing is most proud of is being a student intern. As a senior, he worked with a teacher to help with younger students. He also volunteered to ref many of their basketball games. In addition, he also coached younger students during the off-season and summer months to help them learn the fundamentals of basketball. This coaching experience was very rewarding to him and helped in his decision to major in education, to be a teacher and a coach.
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American Legion Greer Post #11 held its monthly meeting on June 15, 2023 with two guests in attendance, John and Don Slaba. Also in attendance was one Boys Stater, Dan Soukup. Americanism Officer Don Kotab had Dan Soukup give a report on his activities at Boys State this year. Dan thanked the Post allowing him to attend the Boys State Convention. Commander Clayton Rados thanked the cooks for the delicious meal. Chaplain Don Kotab gave the invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion was recited by all members. Commander Rados then called the meeting to order.
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