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The Avon Swim Team competed at the James River Valley League Championships on July 16th-17th in Platte, SD. Avon has over 50 swimmers on their team this year ranging from ages 3-19. The swimmers started practicing at the beginning of June and have been working hard for the past six weeks to compete at the championship meet.
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Marilyn Zylstra has seen a lot of change throughout her long and rewarding career. As she enters retirement she will be greatly missed as the administrative secretary at Wagner Elementary School. However, the fond memories of Zylstra’s work ethic and devotion will always be remembered.
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Jordyn Voigt, swimming in the girls 11-12 age group, won the James River Valley Female Swimmer of the Year award. To receive this award, a swimmer is nominated by their coaches for their dedication, hard work, skill, leadership, and love for swimming. The award is voted on by all the coaches in the league. Congratulations, Jordyn!
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Funeral services for Zachary Johnson, 27, of Avon were held Friday, July 23 at the Avon High School Gymnasium in Avon. The family requested friends to wear any sports apparel or team colors of Zach’s or your favorite sports team. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be directed to the American Heart Association or to a memorial to be determined at a later date. Peters Funeral Chapel in Avon was in charge of arrangements.
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Two weeks ago I took a hard look at today’s technology. With that in mind, I have a quote.
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Funeral services for Loren Zephier, 68, of Pickstown were Saturday, July 24 at the Marty Indian School Gym in Marty. Burial was in St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery in Marty. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
Read moreThe Charles Mix 4-H Junior Leaders met on Thursday, July 22nd at 6:30 p.m. After the completion of the Flag Pledges, the roll call was taken. In attendance were Bradley Dangel, Callie Bergin, Cole Bergin, Emery Bultje, Kaelee Pazour, Lexi Schoenfelder, Luke Dangel, Marin Bultje, Riata Bultje, Tessa Pazour, and Brody Krcil. Guests were Tina Dangel, Jenna Krcil, Travis Krcil, Jayme Bergin, Brittany Schoenfelder, Darci Bultje, Mike Dangel, and 4-H Youth Program Advisor Michael J. Koranda.
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