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The Flower Shop/Mensch Retail Greenhouse has been offering wreath and pot classes. The classes have been limited to five to allow for social distancing and keeping everyone safe. Carol Tolsma reported having two wreath classes and three pot classes last week with a few private classes being held during the week. Group classes have now come to a close with a just a few more private classes being held this week. Courtesy Photo
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the Avon City crew was busy last week hanging Christmas decorations on Main Street. The month of December won't be the same though as the annual Parade of Lights has been cancelled due to COVID-19. As you begin your Christmas shopping, be sure to support your local businesses as this year, more than ever, they need your support. Photo by Barb Pechous
Read moreConrad and Erma Meyer and their daughter, Karen and Ramey Gearhart of Ramona were Thanksgiving Day guests in the home of Marlo Anderson of Hartford.
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“Oh that you would tear the heavens, that you would come down, that the mountains might quake at your presence” (Isaiah 64:1 World English Bible).
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The Avon Oral Interpretation Team had three events qualify for the Region 2B competition. The three events placed as follows: Reese Powers and Makayla Kopp, Duet – 1st place, Sarah Swier, Storytelling – 2nd place, and Reece Loewe, Serious Prose – 2nd place.
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Thanksgiving marks the official start of the holiday season – although I think we all put our Christmas trees up a little earlier this year.
Read moreThe LifeServe Blood Center blood drive sponsored by Avon Community on Wednesday, November 25 had a fantastic turn-out! There were 23 donors registered and 24 life-saving units of blood were donated. We appreciate everyone that came out to help boost the local blood supply! The units donated at the blood drive can help save up 72 lives! There were several milestone donors who are listed below and a special appreciation to Dave Brandt and Zion Lutheran Church for sponsoring and hosting the blood drive.Milestone Donors:
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