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Joe and Lisa Williams of Mitchell and Tate, Callie, Jack and Tommy Williams of Letcher were visitors on May 28th in the home of Joe's sister, Lynn and Jon Stather. The following day Jim and Vicki Schuurmans of Tyndall and Diane Ewing of Sioux Falls were supper guests in the home of their sister, Lynn and Jon. Diane was an overnight guest.
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The Annual Avon Lions Club Fun Fest resumed, after being canceled for two years due to covid, on April 29, 2022. The Avon Lions Club spearheads the annual fundraiser, but it takes everyone in the community to make it successful. The Avon Lions Club donates to various organizations and projects in the community. This year $10,000 is being donated to the Meadow View Manor, $400 to the Teener baseball team, coached by Matt Eggers and $400 to the older girls softball team, coached by Tom Pier. We are always looking for new and younger members to carry on the tradition of raising and donating money back to the community.
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"Here is to all the men and women of our armed forces, who unselfishly answered their nation's call. In times of war and peace, these dedicated Americans stood on the line. We honor them, one and all, and proudly offer our thoughts of gratitude for giving a part of their lives to freedom's cause and playing an important role in America's history."
Read moreMerriam’s Midway Shows carnival on the midway and the Craft Fair & Sue Souhrada Memorial Quilt Show in the school gym kick off the 73rd Annual Czech Days celebration on Thursday, June 16th. The Tabor Bluebirds baseball game with Lesterville will be at 7:30 p.m. in Leonard Cimpl Park followed by the Rich Schild Memorial fireworks display to conclude the first day of the Czech Days celebration.
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On the first Wednesday in June, President Bryan Slaba called the meeting to order. This will be the President’s last month to conduct meetings as our Rotary year ends at the end of June.
Read moreThe Wagner Community Memorial Hospital - Avera Auxiliary held their monthly meeting on May 25, 2022 with eight members present. President Pearl W. called the meeting to order and members read the Auxiliary Prayer.
Read moreThe LifeServe Blood Center blood drive held in Wagner on Thursday, 6/2/2022, had a great turn-out! 34 donors registered and 39 units of life saving blood was donated. Thank you to all of the generous donors that came out to help boost the LOCAL blood supply! The units donated at the blood drive can help save up to 117 lives! There were several milestone donors who are listed below and a special thanks to Marlene Stone, the Wagner Ladies Auxiliary, and the Wagner Fire Department for sponsoring and hosting the blood drive.
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Isabella Kreber of Dante is the recipient of a $2,000.00 Scholarship awarded by the South Dakota School for the Deaf Foundation. Ellie plans to attend the University of South Dakota, majoring in psychology with aspirations of becoming a counselor. Isabella was active in theater and chorus all four years, taking on prominent acting roles and participating in local competitions. Isabella has worked part-time during high school in various areas, her latest being a cashier at James Drug while also volunteering at St. John Lutheran Church, where she is a member.
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