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The Avon Swim Team competed at the James River Valley League Championships on July 16th-17th in Platte, SD. Avon has over 50 swimmers on their team this year ranging from ages 3-19. The swimmers started practicing at the beginning of June and have been working hard for the past six weeks to compete at the championship meet.
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Jordyn Voigt, swimming in the girls 11-12 age group, won the James River Valley Female Swimmer of the Year award. To receive this award, a swimmer is nominated by their coaches for their dedication, hard work, skill, leadership, and love for swimming. The award is voted on by all the coaches in the league. Congratulations, Jordyn!
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Two weeks ago I took a hard look at today’s technology. With that in mind, I have a quote.
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Charles Mix Saddle Club held their 5 annual Charles Mix Saddle Club SDRA Rodeo Saturday and Sunday, July 17 and 18 in Geddes. Stock contractor was Squeek and Maureen Hollenbeck. Keeping the crowd entertained was Rodeo Clown Toofpik Flinn. Saturday evening Blue Room sponsored Kaylyn Sahs and Band and Sunday Morning a Cowboy Church Service was held. Sunday night spectators were entertained by Crazy Cowgirl Trick Riding. It was a busy weekend as the roster was full of contestants for both the Slacks at 9 a.m. each day and the main performances held each night beginning at 7 p.m.
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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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.
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President Bryan Slaba convened the Rotary Club last Wednesday, July 14th with three Rotarians absent. There were no guests, so Pastor Laurie offered up thanksgiving for the rain, the fellowship, and asked for guidance for all members as we go about serving our Wagner Community.
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