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Funeral Mass for Robert J. Dvorak, Sr., 88, of Wagner, will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 24, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Wagner. Burial is in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Wagner, with military honors. Visitation is Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Peters Funeral Home in Wagner. Scripture/Wake services are 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
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Dale Douglas Larson, 79, of Geddes, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at his home. Funeral Mass was Tuesday, November 23 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Geddes. A Committal Service followed at St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dale’s honor may be directed to the Geddes Cemetery. Mount Funeral Home of Platte, is assisting with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family through mountfuneralhome.com.
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Sarah Swier sings the National Athem at the State Volloyball Tournament in Rapid City over the weekend. Photo by Barb Pechous
Read morePLAN TO SPEND YOUR DAY TAKING IN ALL THE EVENTS HAPPENING IN AVON ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2021!
Read moreThe following area friends went on the WNAX bus trip to the November "Branson at Christmas." From Avon: Beth Namminga, Georgia Talsma, Gary Odens, Cleo Reiff and Reta Ridgway. From Springfield: Ethel Cooper, Cathy Coleman, Becky Fryda, Judy Ludens, Gary Romkema, John and Mary Hoaglin, Bill and Kristi Chenoweth and Bill and Kari Odens. From Tyndall: Alice Kozak and Gary and DeAnna Fritz. From Parkston: Richard and Elaine Jones. From Yankton: Alice and Lois Solberg. They enjoyed the many Christmas shows and sites around Branson. The absolute blessing for everyone was seeing 'Jesus" at the Sight and Sound Theater. It told the powerful story of the plan of salvation. They also enjoyed and were profound of their local "Star" Cleo Reiff, who was escorted to the stage and interviewed at the Comedy Jamboree Show. It was enjoyed by all.
Read moreThe original plan was to apply for a 2.5 million dollar grant (tax payer money) to build a trail from Platte to Ravinia, about 30 miles. This plan was not approved by the state railroad board at two different meetings. Rails to Trails needs state approval to apply for a grant.
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I love Thanksgiving. I love preparing the food all day and enjoying it while sitting around a table with some of the people I love most. And there is one holiday tradition that I have grown to adore. As we sit down to eat, we share one thing we feel grateful for this year.
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