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Do you know what Spring Fever is? Spring Fever is the feeling of restlessness and excitement felt at the beginning of Spring. Spring Fever can also materialize as a change in people's moods coinciding with dramatic weather changes like the violent winds we have been fighting for the past month.
Read moreSometimes people will make a joke when someone has trouble doing simple math. “Were you able to count that high with your shoes on?” Well, shoes off Tuesday, April 19, would have been very appropriate! It was Fingers and Toes Day at Avon School.
Read moreAvon students made poppy posters to be judged by the American-Legion Auxiliary. According to legion-aux.org, the red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. It reminds Americans of the sacrifices made by our veterans while protecting our freedoms. Poppy posters are a great way for students in grades 2-12 to get involved in the remembrance and honor of our veterans.
Read moreAt 8:00 am on April 11, the seniors departed from Avon for Maryville, MO with chaperones Kathy Blaha, Connie Gretschmann and Dean DeJong. They headed first to the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo. Getting there around noon, the seniors were able to spend a couple of hours walking around, taking pictures of animals, and eating before getting back on the road. Next stop, they reached their destination in Maryville. Upon arrival, the girls and boys both got cabins to themselves. That night they went out to eat at the A & G restaurant in Maryville. After eating, they headed back to the cabins for a fire and smores.
Read moreReece Loewe was born on March 13, 2003, to Ed Loewe and Jackie Pier (Tom Pier). She has two younger siblings, Parker and Ari Pier.
Read moreAs graduation swiftly approaches, the seniors are busily preparing for life outside of high school. Each one prepared to make their mark on adulting in their own way.
Read moreWagner Rotary began its weekly meeting with a prayer by Rotarian/Pastor Bill Heermann. He gave thanks for the little rain we received that morning and for the delicious meal served to the club members.
Read moreJoin the Springfield Stitch ‘n Rippers Quilt Guild on Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m. in the Springfield Community Center as Diane Gubbels shares with them her “Stories of Inspiration”. Diane is presenting her quilt show to honor the memory of a quilting friend to herself and many quilters, Sue Souhrada.
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