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The 2021 Bon Homme County 4-H Achievement Days ended with the Senior and Junior Round Robin Showmanship Contest. Contestants that competed were Seniors Brock Kotalik, Riley Hellmann, Hayden Talsma, Landon Thury and Lincoln Thury. Juniors were Emma Balvin, Carmindy Ferwerda, Peyton Hellmann, Rilyn Thury and Tarynn Torsney. In the Senior Division Riley Hellmann received the Grand Champion award and Lincoln Thury received Reserve Champion. In the Junior Division Peyton Hellmann received the Grand Champion award and Tarynn Torsney was awarded Reserve Champion.
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Charles Roth, one of the Harvest Festival Raffle Chairmen, presenting the Grand Prize of $500 to Ralph Andersh.
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The view in front of the Avon School changed a few months ago due to the absence of a notable community landmark. However, the public need not be worried as the old Avon bell is set to return after safety concerns are addressed.
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Congratulations to Bernita Schmidt who retired from the Avon Post Office last Friday, July 30 after 35 years of service.
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The Avon Public Library ended their Summer Reading Program, Tails and Tales, with an interactive movie night on Monday, August 2. Participants met in the park and were given props and scripts to interact with the movie, Finding Nemo. About 65 children and adults were in attendance. Snacks and drinks were also given out. There was a lot of feedback on this being an enjoyable time, and Mayor Petrik inquired about doing this again with another movie in the winter possibly in the fire hall.
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Each year, Rush-Co looks to employ local youth to assist them during the summer. This year, Rush-Co employed seven local youth. Owner, William Shorma, presented the following youth with Scholarships/Scholarship Certificates.
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