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Greer unit #11, American Legion Auxiliary met on Feb. 18 at the post home, with eight members present. The meeting was called to order by President Juanita Stone. Chaplain Margie Stone opened with prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance and American Legion Auxiliary Preamble were recited in unison. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The treasurers report was given and approved. No bills were presented. Correspondence was read from District President Ruth Williams pertaining to the zoom meetings. If we are interested in viewing them, the internet connections were given. Membership chairman Barb Kucera reported that we have 75 paid members. Goal is 78. Community service Chairman Margie Stone reported appropriate cards had been sent. Unfinished business, it was decided that our soup luncheon and bake sale would again be held. A motion was presented by Barb Kucera, and seconded by Linda Youngbluth. All agreed, motion carried. It will be held sometime in April. Details will be organized at our meeting in March. New Business, we discussed Girls State details, and McKenzie Roberts stated there were six girls interested in getting the information and applications. We will celebrate our post's birthday in March. Linda Youngbluth made a motion to have cake and ice cream at our meeting. Draping of the Charter was completed by Juanita Stone and Margie Stone in honor of deceased member Shirley Eitemiller, with a period of silence and prayer by all. The basket was won by Barb Kucera, and donated back. As there was no further business to come before the meeting, Chaplain Margie Stone read the prayer for peace and President Juanita Stone adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Read moreDuring this time of year we find many students thinking seriously about what their future may hold and what will be needed to help them make their dream career a reality. Many find themselves wondering if they will be ready to deal successfully with what will be expected of them as many realize post-high education is very different than high school. Some students will be confident they are ready when they leave school to successfully compete for educational or career opportunities while others sometimes face the fear they will be unprepared for the next step in life.
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The Regional Wrestling Tournament was held Saturday in Wagner. Two members of the Bon Homme/ Scotland/Avon wrestling team participated representing Avon, including Tyler Tjeerdsma in the 113 pound class and Brady Bierema in the 126 pound class.
Read moreConrad and Erma Meyer and their daughter and granddaughter, Karen and Haley Gearhart of Ramona were guests on Saturday in the home of Marlo Anderson of Hartford.
Read moreBROOKINGS, S.D. - The following students have been named to the dean’s list for academic excellence after the fall 2020 semester at South Dakota State University. To earn dean’s list distinctions in SDSU’s colleges, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits and must have earned at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Students with an asterisk received a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Read moreMITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan University recently announced January competitive scholarship winners for the incoming class of 2021.
Read moreDuring this time of year we find many students thinking seriously about what their future may hold and what will be needed to help them make their dream career a reality.
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