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AUXILIARY DONATES LUNCH STAND PROCEEDS TO WAGNER CANCER GROUP
Read moreHattie Flynn has been a staple with the Announcer since 1973, giving the paper 50 years of service in one way or another. It all began with her sons friendship with the Mr. Birch's son. Mr. Birch, owned the Announcer at the time and asked Hattie if she would like a job working for the Announcer and Hattie accepted the position.
Read moreAmerican Legion Greer Post #11 held its monthly meeting on November 16, 2023 with 32 members in attendance. Commander Clayton Rados thanked the cooks for the delicious turkey and ham meal. Guests in attendance were Amanda Bechen, Dominic Kotab, Darcy Karberna and Carlie Schoenfelder. Carlie and Darcy represented the Wagner Pool Fund raising committee. Their wish was to have a Jingle, Mingle & Bingle event at the Legion Post after the Parade of Lights on December 1st as a fund raiser. More will follow in the newspaper. Chaplain Don Kotab gave the invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion was recited by all members. Commander Rados then called the meeting to order Doug Kokesh was present to speak about a picture of a Japanese flag found in a book about WW II. The flag was captured on Iwo Jim. The flag is autographed by various members of the Marine’s 5th Division who fought at Iwo Jima during WW II. One of the signatures is Arthur J. Mach of Wagner.
Read morePresident Becky Brunsing returned to her presidential duties Wednesday, November 15th with a very sharp ring of the Rotary Bell. There were no guests, and no Seniors present so Pastor/ Rotarian Bill Heermann led the group in prayer. He gave thanks for the beautiful fall weather, our creation and asked for guidance for all Rotarians as we go about our days in our Wagner Community.
Read moreAVON AMERICAN LEGION AND AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS PARTY HELD
Read moreFor the last 44 years, Ron’s Market has been owned and operated by Ron and Linda Pelton. Ron’s Market is the Avon grocery store that has been in operation since June 27, 1979. They have also been a member of the Avon Chamber of Commerce since 1979. Ron and Linda joined the Avon Chamber of Commerce because they felt it was a good waytobeinvolvedandpromote the Avon community.
Read moreBonHommeDemocratshaveannouncedtheirraffledrawing Winners held November 4th in Avon. The winners are: Shotgun:DonHillofYankton;SouthDakotaDeerQuilt:Leon Fenhaus of Rapid City and South Dakota Pheasant Quilt: LeWayne Lukkes of Tyndall.
Read moreFeeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Wednesday,November29attheScotlandCommunityChurch at 8:45 a.m.; the Tyndall Fire Hall at 10:30 a.m. and at the Avon Fire Hall at 12 noon. The date is changed due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
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