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There are so many questions. Is it safe? Does pot smoking lead to the use of hard drugs? What is the risk of pot smoking during pregnancy? Does marijuana have medical value in treating disease? Does smoking pot relieve the side effects of cancer treatment?
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High atop a bluff along busy Cliff Avenue in northern Sioux Falls stands the Pioneer Memorial, a tall quartzite obelisk built to honor the area’s first homesteaders. Visit today and you can see more than a century and a half of progress in every direction. Plumes of steam shoot from the stacks of the Smithfield plant at the base of the hill. Handsome pink quartzite buildings that comprise the state penitentiary sit to the west. Cars whiz past on Cliff and Interstate 229 just a bit farther east.
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TheFriedensbergBibleChurch was established in 1874, making this the 150th year that the church has been spreading the word of God and Jesus’ teachings. What began as a Mennonite Church and named Friedensberg Mennonite Church of Avon finally became an independent bible church in 2010. With a new denomination, came the new name of Friedensberg Bible Church. The last official membership count was 85 members. Most Sundays there are between 30 and 40 people that attend the small, serene country church. Being a part of a small rural church is something that Friedensberg Bible Church goers enjoy the most. It is the family-like atmospherethatkeepspeoplecoming back and continuing to attend through generations of families.
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The2024Avonswimteamiscoachedbyheadcoach, Becky Haenfler, and assistant coaches Macy Voigt, LandonMudderandJordynVoigt.Beckyhasbeenthe head coach of the team for the past five years. What she enjoys most about coaching the swim team, is getting to see the kids in the summer time and helping them work toward their swimming goals. Becky was a part of swim team when she was younger and then coached the swim team for several years in high school and college. When her own children decided that they wanted to be a part of Avon’s swim team, Beckywantedtobeabletohelpwhereshewasneeded.
Read moreThe Southeast Elite split a double header with the Beresford Watchdogs. In the first game, the Elite struck for 5 runs in the top of the first. Emersyn Haenfler walked and stole second. Rowan Brandt followed with an infield hit. Leah Dewald added another infield hit which scored Emersyn. Brielle Voigt then hit a sharp single to drive in Rowan. Kensley DeVries walked and the final three runs scored on a series of errors and passed balls. In the 3rd, Johanna Namminga started the inning by getting hit by a pitch. Leah followed with a triple scoring Johanna. Brielle and Kensley walked and Raegan Brandt drove in two runs with a single. In the fourth Emersyn singled, Rowan, Leah, and Brielle walked and Kensley drove in two with a double. The Elite ended up prevailing by a score of 14-5. Leah DeWald and Emersyn Haenfler combined for the win. In game two, the Elite scored two in the first when Emersyn was hit by a pitch and eventually scored on a single by Leah. Brielle Voigt then hit a single to score Leah. In the 3rd, Johanna was hit by a pitch, Leah reached on an error, Brielle and Rowan walked and Raegan drove in two with a single. The Elite could not hold the lead and end up losing by a score of 13-6. Kensley DeVries and Sydney Johnson were on the hill for the Elite. The Elite’s record stands at 16-16.
Read moreAvon's 18U softball team traveled to Mt. Vernon for a league double-header Wednesday, June 26. Game one started well for Avon, as they put up 9 runs through 2 innings. They were able to hold off a potential Mt. Vernon rally in the bottom of the 3rd and took away a 14-2 victory. Avon was led at the plate by Lydia Yost who had 3 hits, including a double, and 5 RBI. Emma Yost and Kaydence Metzger both had 2 hits. Rilyn Thury, Ravyn Medricky, Lexi Vanderlei, and Emily Dewald all had a hit in the game. L. Yost pitched for Avon. She struck out 5 in the contest on the way to the win.
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