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From the Files of the Avon Clarion REMEMBER?

10 YEARS AGO

2015

The Avon Camber of Commerce “Parade of Lights” was held on Saturday night and the “Caribbean & Supporting KPOD & and 155th” was named the Grand Winner. They also won the “Most Lights” category, which claimed to have over 30,000 lights on the float. Schultz Ready Mix and Missouri River Cabins won the “Most Creative” and Evergreen & Friends won “Most Original”.

The second big snow storm of the year happened on Monday. School was let out at 12:30 on Monday and called off for Tuesday.

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approves with permission a permit for the Dakota Access Pipeline project.

THE JOLLY ROGER—Senior Spotlight—Faith Knodel - Her favorite high school activities are volleyball, drama, and choir. Her proudest moment thus far was when she was chosen to go to All-State Chorus. Her role model is her mother.

Chase Spencer - His favorite subject is shop class. Chase likes to spend time with friends in his spare time.

35 YEARS AGO

1990

The school enrollment by classes is: Seniors-11, Juniors-18, Sophomores-18, Freshman-22. Making the high school a total of 69. 8th Gr. has 25, 7th - 18, 6th - 27, 5th - 20, 4th - 15, 3rd - 14, 2nd - 19, 1st - 21, and Kindergarten - 19. Superintendent is John Fathke and the Principal is Ty Becker.

Clayton Fillaus, Avon Postmaster for 30 years, will be honored with an Open House for his retirement on Nov. 30th

Lydia Fathke was honored on her 96th birthday. The Just a Club met at the Don Brown home. Mop head dolls were made.

Christmas Specials at BJ’s — Black Hills Gold is 25 percent off. $2 off any large Hot Stuff Pizza.

The Nova Neighbors met at the Beth Namminga home.

56 YEARS AGO

1969

The basketball team lost their home opener 39-40 to Andes Central.

Mark Kocmick was named to the All State Football Team. Jackie Christians was honored on her birthday Sunday. Many Christmas Specials at Schuh’s. Trees, decorations, clothing, and appliances.

85 YEARS AGO

1940

The Leslie Thesenga family were in a car accident near Tripp due to snowing conditions. No one was hurt but Les had to buy a new car to continue the way to Minneapolis.

109 YEARS AGO

1916

The SD Governor proclaims Nov. 30th Thanksgiving Day

W.W. Van Gerpen and Miss Jennie Jensen were married on Thursday.

Three carloads of brick have arrived for the new Presbyterian Church.

The Fair Store - With every $5 purchase you get 10 pounds of sugar for only 60¢.