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10 YEARS AGO 2015 The new substation straight north of Avon is now being used by Northwestern Energy. It is powered by 43 wind turbines. The Johnson Strings of New Harford, Iowa will perform Sunday, June 21 at 7 p.m. Jill Grogen and Cynthia Haenfler had dinner together at Tolsma's Cove Friday night. Ben and Gail Slama attended the Oorlog Reunion on Sunday at the Meadow View Manor. 35 YEARS AGO 1990 The Flowers Club met at the home of Pearl Van Asperen. The LWML met at the Lutheran Church. Verna Jerke reported on the convention in Huron. Vote for Ray Johnson for the School Board. Father's Day Buffet at Bear's Northvue Café From 11-1 p.m. Special price for Dad - $2.49. Chicken, roast beef, potatoes and gravy, corn, bun, salad bar, dessert and drinks. 56 YEARS AGO 1969 The Jr. Legion won 25-7 over Tyndall. Don Pelton had a home run and two singles, Roger Hubner had a triple and two singles, Eric Haenfler did the pitching. Shane Lee Nedved, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Nedved was baptized in the First Presbyterian Church. A baptismal dinner was held in the Tom Sternhagen home. Lorraine Jacobs and David Roth are engaged. F. Weidenbach Specials - 1 lb. Butternut Coffee - 79 cents 2 lbs of weiners - 98 cents 2 packages of bananas - 27 cents large head of lettuce 19 cents. 1940 Miss Sylvia Betz and Ernest Van Gerpen were married. They will be living in Rapid City. Mary Pier, a Junior at Yankton College, received an Achievement Award. Dr. Roland Hubner will be starting practice at the Yankton Clinic. The Avon Band gave their first open air concert on Wednesday. 109 YEARS AGO 1916 The new barber, employed at the city Barber Shop, quit work Saturday at noon. Because of the big Saturday rush, Mr. Thesenga secured the services of Assistant Post Master Reaney for the rest of the day. Dave Ratzlaff was in town and bought a stacker, hay buck and Big Six McCormich mover. Dave loves McCormick machinery. The Fair Store has a big sale on corsets. They have Gossard Front Lace and Black Lace.