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Irecentlymetwithseveral childcareprovidersinSioux Falls to discuss challenges their industry faces. One of the biggest challenges to filling the available jobs across our state is the lack of available childcare, and I knew that our childcare providers would be best at finding solutions to increase access and affordability. We had a fantastic discussion about streamlining regulations that are currently placed on our childcare industry and how to start fixing the broken business model. I was so movedbythesefolks’insight and passion. And I loved their emphasis on helping South Dakota families.
Read moreEvery day, we wake up to the gift of freedom because of the men and women who wore the uniform; that stood guard and protected us. They are the greatest icon of the American spirit.
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AVON PIRATES SEASON COMES TO AN END IN HERREID
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The Lady Pirates hosted Bon Homme on Tuesday, October 25th and swept the Cavaliers 3-0.
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Mr. Paul Kuhlman’s 2022 Physics class traveled to Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri. The purpose of the trip was to test the physics of the roller coasters. The students will have to calculate how fast the roller coasters go, the “G” force of them, etc. When asked about what Mr. Kuhlman thought about the trip he said, “I really enjoyed the trip and would like to thank the students for their behavior and enthusiasm, it was much appreciated! Special thanks to April Powers for driving the Pirate bus and Dennis for being an alumni chaperone!” All of us really enjoyed the trip, and learned so much about the physics of roller coasters, and I personally thought besides having fun, this trip was also a very great educational experience for us students
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Ashley Tolsma is a Sophomore Oral Interp. participant at Avon High School. Ashely has competed in many competitions so far this year since the beginning of October. In the Harrisburg competition, she won superior plus and 2nd overall, then in Brandon Valley, she won 3rd overall. Most recently, she and her teammatescompetedatDSUin Madison and Ashley received 3rd overall.
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Kalee Ann Mixon was born on October 22, 2004. Her parents are Shawn and Penny Mixon, and her siblings are Kindra and Kaden. Kalee’s favorite subject in school is P.E., because it wakes her up in the morning. The most challenging task for Kalee as a senior is gettinggoodgradesandkeeping them that way. In Kalee’s sparetime,sheenjoyswatching Netflix, and playing video games as a hobby. An inspirational Bible verse she lives by is “I can do all things throughChristwhogivesme strength” (Philippians 4:13). Kalee’s favorite high school activity is basketball. One thing Kalee will remember forever about her time at AHS is, “The one time we made it one game away from state in basketball.”
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