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The Avon Public Library held their third session of the Summer Reading Program. Children and Parents gathered at the library on July 12th and listened to guest reader, Loretta Knodel read “Rainbow Fish” and discuss the lessons the book teaches. Many of them had read books since the last session and were able to write them on the ocean animal die-cuts to be placed on our reading contest mural. It looks like Angelfish (ages 0-7) are currently in the lead! Participants enjoyed an underwater themed snack mix and continued the work on their Young Author Projects. Prizes were awarded to participants. This week we also put the parent names in a separate drawing. Winners of prizes were Raja Brandt, Kyzleigh Metzger, Emersyn Haenfler, Ella Grant, Lydia Lane, Easton Sees, and Autumn Schultz. Thanks again to all the businesses who have donated to our Summer Reading Program, including Ron’s Market. Our next session will be on Monday, July 19th at 12:30pm. Please use the back door of the library as there is a lot of movement of heavy machinery on the street. We do not want any mishaps. Also, please remember to sign your family members up for the interactive movie (Finding Nemo) in the park on August 2nd. There is a sign-up sheet in the library. We need to know numbers so we can purchase props for the event. This will be a fun night where the audience interacts with what is happening on the screen so all ages are welcome! More details on the movie will be coming soon!
Read moreLifeServe Blood Center, the SOLE supplier of blood to Avera – Wagner Community Memorial Hospital, is asking community members to give blood to help patients this summer. Travel, outdoor fun, boating, and fireworks can all lead to an increase in traumas in local emergency rooms. Many of these patients will require blood transfusions as part of their treatment or recovery. To ensure blood is available for the predicted increased need, please give blood at an upcoming area blood drive:
Read moreThe Tri-County Right To Life Group met at the Dakota Christian School at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 28 with President Dan Hargreaves leading the meeting.
Read moreWagner Rotary met last Wednesday, July 7th with Michelle Juffer being our only guest. Pastor/Rotarian Bill Heermann gave thanks for the beautiful rain and for the food to nourish us.
Read moreThere have been a lot of changes in the 31 years of the Burke Stampede, but 2021 may mark one of the biggest. It will be the first year that the Stampede rides into the world of Professional Rodeo. The planning and preparation have been immense and spanned almost two years. It is unbelievable to think that what started as a place for our kids to play might become the playing field of world champion and aspiring world champion cowboys and cowgirls.
Read moreSIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- For the second straight year, JJ Cooney of the University of Sioux Falls Men's Golf Team has been selected to the NCAA DII CoSIDA Men's Academic District VII At-Large Team, according to an announcement today by CoSIDA.
Read moreA Kloucek Family Reunion was held Monday, July 5th in Dante. Special guests were Dr. Jon & Julie Kloucek of Beaverton, Oregon and their son Tom Kloucek of Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Courtesy Photo
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