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It was Oscar Wilde who said, “The true mystery of the world is the visible, not the invisible,” and I’m inclined to agree. It’s an adage that follows along the lines of “truth is stranger than fic-tion,” and nowhere is that more evident than a large gathering of people for a common event, such as, say, a wedding, for example.
Read moreThe Charles Mix Republican Women have changed their name to South Central Republican Women. President Trudy Qualm states, “We currently have members from eight counties from this area, so the name Charles Mix Republican Women no longer reflects who we are and the area we focus on.” The official name change application was reviewed and approved by both the National Federation of Republican Women and the South Dakota Federation of Republican Women.
Read moreFeeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Friday, April 22 at the Scotland Community Church at 8:45 a.m.; the Tyndall Fire Hall at 10:30 a.m. and at the Avon Fire Hall at 12 noon. This will continue to be a “drive-thru” distribution until further notice.
Read morePIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC) is now accepting sponsor applications for its Artists in Schools and Communities (AISC) program, which provides matching grants to schools, arts councils, and other nonprofit organizations to host artists-in-residence between July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023.
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Thanks to the generous donations received this fall, the bathroom updates have been completed for the residents at Meadow View Manor. I had the privilege of meeting with two residents to see what their thoughts of the new recent renovations were.
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The Annual Big and Little Dance held Monday, March 30th, had a big turnout and was successful in raising money for the Music Department. The kids had a blast dancing the night away and making memories with friends, classmates, parents and guardians. Thank you for the fun night, Avon Music Department!
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“Spring into Reading” and the celebration of Poetry month are both set up and ready for our patrons to come in and help us celebrate.
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Lake Andes Fire Department received their Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) mask this weekend. This was a joint grant between Charles Mix and Douglas County. The grant was an AFGE grant that was awarded in 2021. Lake Andes received six SCBA and Ravinia received three SCBA.
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