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May Day has become a forgotten tradition. On this day neighbors may leave baskets of flowers on each others doorstep, a popular tradition in the 19th and 20th century. AmyBeesonandDixieJurrens withPiratePrepChildcareare helpingcarryonthistradition. They took the children around town to local businesses and houses to deliver May Day baskets to 37 people. Their act of kindnessbrightenedeveryones day! Courtesy photos.
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Rep. Drew Peterson officially announced his bid for reelection for District 19 House of Representatives. Drewisadiversifiedagproducer - one of only 13 in our state legislature and has served in the House of Representatives since 2022. As a strong advocate for rural communities and our state’s number one industry, Drew works closely with many of the state’s leading agorganizations,including South Dakota Corn, South Dakota Farm Bureau, South DakotaSoybean,SouthDakota Ethanol,andtheSouthDakota Cattlemen’s Association.
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The Lady Pirates traveled early Saturday morning to take on thedefendingstatechampionCastlewoodWarriorsandRedfield at a triangular in Castlewood.
Read moreThe Lady Pirates battled Scotland/ Menno in an impromptu Softball game at Parkston on Tuesday night. The final score was Scotland/Menno 9 and Avon 3. Macy Voigt was on the Hill for the Pirates and struck out 8 in 4 innings. Jordyn Voigt had 2 hits and 1 RBI while Karli Devries had 1 hit and 2 RBI’s. Kaeli Wallinga, Macy Voigt, and Abby Gretschmann all added 1 hit apiece.
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Treyvan and Terran Talsma were among the 87 contestants competing at the South Dakota High School Cuatro Crown Rodeo that was held this past weekend in Wagner, Burke and Geddes. Terran earned 2nd in Calf Roping in Wagner's event with a time of 11.56, and Terran led in Steer Wrestling with a time of 5.40. In Burke's second event, Terran led in Steer Wrestling with a 5.86, followed by Treyvan at 6.20; Team Roping had Treyvan and Terran in 2nd with a time of 13.50; Tie Down Roping found Terran in 2nd with a time of 12.17. In Geddes' Sunday event, Terran took the win in Steer Wrestling at 7.71, with Treyvan in 4th at 20.88; Team Roping found Treyvan and Terran taking 1st with a time of 12.56; Tie Down Roping had Terran in 1st with a time of 11.56. Terran was named Cuatro Crown All Around, Burke All Around in the 2nd Performance, and Geddes All Around. Treyvan earned third All Around. Congratulations on a great weekend! Photos by Barb Pechous ~ View all photos from Wagner's event at https://pechous.smugmug.com/Area-Events/2024-High-School-Rodeo
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The annual 2024 Pirate AwardsProgramwasheld May 2ndintheAvonAuxiliaryGym. InterimSuperintendent,Brian Fields, was the Master of Ceremonies for this year’s event. PastorLorneyVanGerpengave the opening prayer. Then the Avon High School Men’s Choir underthedirectionofAutumn Schultz sang “I’m Just Ken” by MarkRonson.Afterwards,the banquetbeganandwascatered by Dale Buchholz Catering.
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