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You know that the end of every sports season is approaching when the individualteams host Parents’ Night. Accordingto girls’ basketball coach, Brad Poppe, the purpose of Parents’ Night is “to recognize the parents of the athletes and their sacrifices.” Parents’ Night is a celebration in which athletes thank their parents for supporting them during their high school athletic careers. As parents gather at one end of the gym, player’s names are announced and the celebrants meet for the exchange of gifts. Maintaining tradition, players give a flower to their parent(s). This year, senior players decided to hand out white roses, whereas underclassmen will hand out red carnations. Following the exchange, the various groups gather for pictures.
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Services for Albert Simek, 94, of Avon were Monday, February 1 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Avon. Burial was in the Tyndall Cemetery with military honors. Peters Funeral Chapel in Avon was in charge of arrangements.
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Memorial services for Dwane Siewert, 79, of Avon were Saturday, January 30 at the First Baptist Church in Avon. Burial was in the Baptist Cemetery, rural Avon. Peters Funeral Chapel in Avon was in charge of arrangements.
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Funeral Services for Corey James Irwin, 31, of Lake Andes were Saturday, January 30 at the United Methodist Church in Wagner. Burial was in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
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Marvin L. Yost, age 60 of Chesterfield, MI passed away January 14 at his home. He was born on July 15, 1960 in Avon to Herb and Sharon Yost. He attended grade school and high school in Avon where he graduated in 1978. He married the love of his life, Kris, on the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA in 1986. They were blessed with two beautiful children.
Read morePIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Agricultural Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the organization’s annual Building Rural Communities (BRC) and Ag Innovators (AI) Youth Education grants.
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