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Feeding 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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To honor the 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, (1921-2021), there will be a two-day commemorative event at The Alliance in Sioux Falls which will feature the travelling exhibit "A Call to Honor: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Replica." This is an authentic, 1/2 scale reproduction of the monument located in Arlington National Cemetery.
Read moreAmerican Legion Greer Post #11 held its monthly meeting on July 15 at the Post Home. Commander Clayton Rados called the members to attention at 8:00 p.m. There were 26 members present with one new member, Dan Rezac. Chaplain Donald Kotab gave the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion was recited by all members. Commander Rados had previously thanked the cooks for the fine meal and then called the meeting to order.
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Dante held their first annual Dante area BBQ this past Sunday, July 18. It was a great turnout that brought lots of people young and old, new residents and long-time residents to come together and have a great time. We enjoyed lots of stories, laughter, games, and of course a ton of food and drinks. Everyone enjoyed playing games, including spoon egg race, potato sack race, hula hoop, kickball, tug-a-war, bean bags, spike ball, and of course water balloons. We also held some fun awards given to a few members of Dante: Alice Kafka (Oldest Resident), Millie Koupal and Memphis Hill (Youngest Residents), Steven and Kristin Feucht (Newest Residents), Royce and Nancy Bialas (Best Lawn), Don and Delores Kotab (Best Flowers), Butch and Rosie Koupal (Best Garden), Pat and Cindy Krcil (Best Deck), Bernie Hill (Best Town Patrol), Clayton Rados (Best Volunteer), Ernie and Therese Kocer (Best Tavern), Dan Kotab (New Business), Heidi Cimpl (Most Miles Ran), Jim Hill (Most Miles Driven), Joel Kotab (Best Snow Removal), and Gordo Kotab (Best Bartender). Our appreciation to Wagner Building Supply for donating sand for the park, Dick Rysavy for mowing/trimming the park and keeping it looking nice, Dante Volunteer Department for the dedication to the community and surrounding communities, and to Miko Kotab and Taylor Cimpl for your service and being deployed this last year, Welcome Home!!
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Wagner Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Konspiracy Cosplay in recognition of their new location and improvements. Courtesy Photo
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The remaining members of the class of 22 members were together for their 75th anniversary graduation from WHS on June 25. As far as we know, we are the only three left and try to get together when we can.
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