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Ethel Reiff was honored on her 88th birthday on Sunday. Guests were Tom and Jo Reiff, Eric Reiff and Brady Reiff of Parkston, Brent, Nikki, Aira and Will Weller of Rochester, Minnesota, Richard and Nina Reiff, Lance Reiff, Wyatt, Amanda, Avery and Alyvia Beeson, Wally and Debbie Voigt, Matt, Amy, Emma and Lydia Yost of Wagner, Cleo Reiff, Paula Vilhauer, Craig Struckman of Ord, Nebraska, Jon and Molly Vilhauer, Ronald Mount and Darcy Gill.
Read moreJoe Buckle and Kelly Grogan of Santa Monica, California would like to announce their engagement. Kelly is the daughter of Jilly Grogan of Phoenix, Arizona and the late Donald Grogan. No wedding date has been set as of now.
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The Avon third grade class read the Laura Ingalls Wilder Book series during the school year. This summer the students and their families were invited to join Mrs. Knodel in DeSmet, to see Laura’s life first hand.
Read moreThe 36th Mudder Cousin’s Day was held in Sioux Falls at the Ramkota Hotel on July 9th and July 10th. Hostess was Adrienne McKeown. An evening potluck meal was enjoyed followed by honoring Rebecca Severson with a bridal shower. The 40th birthday of Jamie Peterson, 50th birthday of Jacque Liebl, (both in 2020) and 60th pre-birthday of Julie Rothschadl were celebrated. The teens and children enjoyed swimming. Memories of Charlotte (Johnson) Hoverstadt were shared. Arnold Johnson (who would’ve been 100 in November) was remembered as he mentioned to his daughter, Charlotte, that she should get her cousins together in 1985 and Cousin’s Day began! Charlotte’s scrapbooks from past cousin’s days were looked at and hold treasured memories. Saturday the cousins ate lunch at the All Day Café before leaving for their respective homes.
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On Monday, July 12th, Robinson House Moving from Mitchell moved this new home to a location in western Avon. The home was recently purchased by Keith and Candy Raysby from Schultz Concrete Construction where it was built at their location. Courtesy photo.
Read moreFeeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Friday, July 23 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 moreZion Lutheran Church (located 1 block north of the Avon School) invites the children of the community (age 4 through 6th grade) to its 2021Vacation Bible School for supper, Christ centered lessons, crafts, music, and games. “Gone Fishing” will be our theme. We’ll meet on Sunday through Tuesday, July 25-27, from 6:00-8:00 pm. It’s all free! For more information, call (605) 286-3256.
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The Avon Public Library held their third session of the Summer Reading Program. Children and Parents gathered at the library on July 12th and listened to guest reader, Loretta Knodel read “Rainbow Fish” and discuss the lessons the book teaches. Many of them had read books since the last session and were able to write them on the ocean animal die-cuts to be placed on our reading contest mural. It looks like Angelfish (ages 0-7) are currently in the lead! Participants enjoyed an underwater themed snack mix and continued the work on their Young Author Projects. Prizes were awarded to participants. This week we also put the parent names in a separate drawing. Winners of prizes were Raja Brandt, Kyzleigh Metzger, Emersyn Haenfler, Ella Grant, Lydia Lane, Easton Sees, and Autumn Schultz. Thanks again to all the businesses who have donated to our Summer Reading Program, including Ron’s Market. Our next session will be on Monday, July 19th at 12:30pm. Please use the back door of the library as there is a lot of movement of heavy machinery on the street. We do not want any mishaps. Also, please remember to sign your family members up for the interactive movie (Finding Nemo) in the park on August 2nd. There is a sign-up sheet in the library. We need to know numbers so we can purchase props for the event. This will be a fun night where the audience interacts with what is happening on the screen so all ages are welcome! More details on the movie will be coming soon!
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