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Wednesday, July 5th was the beginning of Wagner Rotary Club’s 2023-24 year. The new President Becky Brunsing brought the club members to order. Rotarian Craig Krsnak once again filled the Secretary- Treasurer position. The new Sergeant at Arms will be Jamie Soukup and his assistant will be Amanda Bechen.
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CHARLES MIX JR. LEADERS FARM SAFETY DAY
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LOCALS RIDE AT CLEARWATER NEBRASKA'S BIG RODEO
Read moreWednesday June 28th at 10:30 am, Jeff Quinn, Magician will be performing at the library located at 17 Park Ave., across the street from the Elementary school. Mr. Quinn has performed for major corporations such as McDonalds, Union Pacific, and Kellogs to name a few. The library is pleased to bring Mr. Quinn to Lake Andes through the Stephanie Miller Davis grant. The presentation is open to all community members at no charge.
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The Avon Public Library kicked off their Summer Reading Program entitled, “Are You a Farm Safety Hero?” There were 41 Preschool through 6th grade children in attendance and about 30 parents, infants, caregivers, and volunteers. Our tiny library was packed and bustling with learning. Board member, Loretta Knodel, read “Staying Safe ontheFarm”writteninmemory of a 7 year old Yankton boy who passed away in a farm accident. The children enjoyed making chicken crafts, eating chicken feed (Chex mix) and checking out books. The prize wheel revealed three winners who each received a $30 gift card to Bomgaars. Winners wereAustinRamirez,Burke Baade and Milayna Krcil. Five other children were chosen to pick prizes out of the treasure box, which includes boxed book sets. We will be giving away three $30Bomgaarsgiftcardseach session to those attending as well as $60 gift cards for the top reader in each of 4 age groups(includingadults)this summer. Stop into the library to let Twila know what books you have read for our contest! They do not have to be library books to be counted in our contest.
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Eighty-seven descendants of Tom and Lena Pier (Kingsburg residents 1914-1933, Avon residents 1933-1968) gathered in Avon for a reunion of their extended families. The weekend began with a dinner held at Pour Corner, hosted by the Community Bank. A gorgeous South Dakota evening encouraged games and shenanigans by the cousins who were quickly reacquainted.
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It’s not just legendary rip roarin’ bronc stompin’ Stampede Rodeo that we’re talkin’ about, it’s THE WHOLE STAMPEDE EXPERIENCE!! That experience includes the rodeo dances held under the big tent right on the rodeo grounds Friday and Saturday nights after the last bull has been rode at the Burke Stampede Rodeo.
Read moreThe Berndt Family Reunion will be held Sunday, July
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