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Alyce (Brodsky) Frandsen, 91, of Marshall, MN, formerly of Lake Andes passed peacefully to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 22 2021. Alyce was born on October 17, 1929 in Wagner to Agnes and Emil Brodsky. After attending school in Ravinia and working at Rest Haven, she was united in marriage with Ejner Frandsen on January 7, 1951 in Wagner. They made their home on a farm near Lake Andes, where they welcomed three children. Alyce and Ejner moved to Lake Andes in 1991 where they resided until Ejner’s death in 2005. Marshall, MN became Alyce’s home in 2009 until her death.
Read moreSIOUX FALLS, SD (05/27/2021)-- The University of Sioux Falls celebrated over 400 students for graduation in the spring commencement ceremony. The following local student obtained recognition from University of Sioux Falls:
Read moreIf you would like to learn something new about a culture that is different than your own or you want to enjoy some great music while spending time at a lake setting, then make plans to attend the 605 Unity Jam that will be held in Wagner on Sunday, June 13. The event is being held at the Wagner Lake so fresh air and variety can be a part of your day.
Read moreA youth fishing contest will be one of the activities at the 605 Unity Jam that is coming to Wagner Lake Sunday, June 13. Children ages 5 through 16 are encouraged to come to the lake and try their hand at catching a fish during the contest time period. This activity will not only be fun, but will also help local youth make a few new friends along the way. Parents and guardians are encouraged to come and help their child learn about the fun of fishing or at least cheer them on as they make a good attempt at catching a fish.
Read morePROVERBS 21:26 " He that coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not."(KJV)
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The Avon Pirates participated in the State Track and Field competition held in Rapid City last Friday and Saturday. Check out next week's Avon Clarion for coach's results. Photos by Barb Pechous
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I am occasionally asked, “Roger, what’s the most unusual thing you’ve ever caught?” The question got me to thinking. In August 1999, Tom, my son-in-law, and I were fishing for catfish beneath the first island below the Ft. Randall Dam at Pickstown. Around midnight my line snagged on something and I thought I’d have to break it off. When it finally popped loose, I reeled in a buffalo vertebrae. I could tell it was buffalo by the fin on the vertebrae that was from the hump area.
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