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Ole T. Olson Jr., age 67, of Avon, died surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton following a brief battle with brain cancer.
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The Sweet Clover 4-H club met on December 8 at 5 p.m.
Read moreIf one is a part of the Avon SchoolDistrict,thenoneknows what an amazing science department the school has and how truly talented the Avon students are in the field of science. Thiswasrecentlydemonstrated when four Avon High School students were selected as finalists for The National STEMFestival.LilaVanderlei, BreeVanderlei,KaeliWallinga and Maesa Kuhlman were all selected and given the opportunity to submit a video with the chance to win a trip to WashingtonD.C.toparticipate inTheNationalSTEMFestival that is to be held March 19th through the 22nd of 2025.
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The list officially came out of the South Dakota High School football players receiving All-State and All-American honors in November. On that list was Aziah Meyer. Not only was he named to the 9B All-State football team, but was also awarded the title of South Dakota Class 9B All-American. It is quite an honor to be named a South Dakota football All-American, as there is only one player chosen from each football class.
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January - Santa wraps up a busy season with interview with the Avon Clarion. Bon Homme/ Avon wrestling team take 1st place at Jesse James Invitational.Avonwelcomednewpoliceofficer,Theodore Smith. Avon Drama Club advances to State with their one-act play 'Booby Trap'. Avon Fire Department held their annual banquet January 14th.SDVolleyballAssociationpresentedAcademic All-State Awards to McKenna Kocmich, Courtney SeesandGraceVanderlei.TerranTalsmawasJolly Roger's Senior Spotlight. Tom Culver was Avon Veteran of the Month. AHS drama club awarded superior play. Landon Thury put 35 points on the board vs Menno January 30th.
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“Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being while movement and methodical physical exercise saves and preserves it.' Plato said that some 2300 years ago. It is not news to anyone that moving the body is the best way to stay healthy. But sometimes life gets in the way, whether in the form of a motor vehicle accident, a nerve condition like Guillain-Barre syndrome, or a health condition like a stroke, there are times in life when knowing that exercise is good for you is not enough. And it is during those times that physical therapy becomes crucial.
Read moreIn their final game before the New Year, the Lady Thunder continued their undefeated season with a big win against Irene-Wakonda's Eagles. AC/DC held a 23 point advantage going into the third quarter, adding 21 points in the third, and slowing down in the fourth quarter with an additional 5 points, ending the game up by 35 with a final score of 66-31. Leading the team was Mahpiya Irving with 30 points. Josie Brouwer contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds. Halle Olson added 11 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals. AC/DC shot 44% from the floor, hitting 23-52 field goals, compared to Irene-Wakonda's 28%. AC/DC had 9 turnovers, while Irene-Wakonda had 20. The Thunder is now 4-0, with their next matchup in Centerville against the Tornadoes on January 6.
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