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With the first day of fall come beautiful colors, cooler temperatures, school activities and unfortunately the cold and flu season. The library has Covid 19 tests which have had an extended shelf life to January, 24. We only give out tests to adults, so stop by to pick up. No charge.
Read moreTheholidayseasonisfastapproachingandtheBonHomme FoodPantryneedsyourhelptocontinuetoassistindividuals/ families in need with a Christmas meal. Prices for everything are increasing and in order to serve the number of families and individuals needing holiday assistance, the Bon Homme Food Pantry will be providing a Christmas meal instead of the box of groceries as provided previously.
Read moreZion Lutheran-Avon, along with Our Savior's Lutheran- Springfield, invite you to help us celebrate Pastor Ken Johnson's 30 years in ministry on Sunday, September 24th. Worship service in Avon starts at 10 a.m. followed by a short program and luncheon at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Come help us celebrate!
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Johnson is a Veteran of the Vietnam War. In 1965, Larry enlisted with the South Dakota National Guard right after college. Larry was a part of the 137th Engineering Battalion, the first National Guard Unit in Wagner. He joined because he thought it was the right thing to do and that the National Guard was a good organization to be a part of. The fact that Larry could still live locally, continue farming and driving trucks while serving his county made the National Guard a good fit for him. Johnson completed his eight weeks of basic training and advanced individual training (AIT) at Fort Englewood, MO. For his AIT, Larry was a 91B, currently known as a 68W, which is a medic. Later in Larry’s National Guard career, he attended Fort Leonard Wood, MO to get another AIT as a truck driver. After completing his first AIT, Johnson returned to Lake Andes to help his dad farm and truck locally. He did this for fifteen years before accepting a full-time position with the Army National Guard unit in Wagner in September of 1984.
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Avon Public Library appreciates everyone who helped make our 'Are You A Farm Safety Hero?' 2023 Summer Reading Program the best ever:
Read moreSeptember 15, 2023- October 15, 2023 is National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Read moreFeeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Friday, Sept. 22 at the Scotland Community Church at 8:45 a.m.; the Tyndall Fire Hall at 10:30 a.m. and at the Avon Fire Hall at 12 noon.
Read moreBusinessman, mechanic, and car enthusiast are all words that describe Vernon Giedd. Vernon and Carolyn Giedd owned and operated Vernon’s Repair & Auto Service in Lake Andes for the past 27 years. This past March, he sold the business to JR Kiyukan who renamed the business to K Tire & Oil. Although Vernon no longer owns the repair shop, he still owns the car dealership and has cars available at K Tire & Oil. Derol Hall has worked for Vernon for many years and still assists him with the car dealership and sales. Giedd was very happy to be able to sell the business to Kiyukan because Kiyukan planned to continue to have the business open in Lake Andes. Vernon knew that Lake Andes could not afford to lose any more businesses. Kiyukan had worked for Vernon at his repair shop years previously so Giedd knew that Kiyukan could continue to bring good vehicle repair service to Lake Andes.
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