10 Years Ago – 2014 Gerald and Wilma DeRoos celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary. The Avon Science Class held their annual pancake and sausage fundraiser. The Lady Pirates played basketball against Andes Central, Wagner and South Central. Winning two of the three games, falling short against Wagner. 35 Years Ago - 1989 Louie Dykstra is the new Chamber President; Bill Pier is the Vice President; Lester Powers is the Treasurer; and Nyla Kafka is the secretary. The Tripp Wildcats beat Avon 56-71. Doyle Becker had 18 points. They also lost 51-73 to Irene. Bear’s Northvue is having a Friday night “All You Can Eat Fish Buffet” with broasted potatoes, macaroni salad, coleslaw and bun for $3.99. 56 Years Ago - 1968 Funeral services will be held for longtime Avon Banker, Mr. T.C. Pier at the First Presbyterian Church February 2nd. Joe Maruska will seek his 8th term for Bon Homme County Sheriff. Rodney Van Gerpen was honored on his birthday with 13 boys attending. Jolly Roger News: Senior Spotlight -Julie Burfeindtlikes typing, Bobby Vinton and fried chicken. Diane Brandt – likes to read and sew, eat hamburgers and shoestrings. Craig Boese-likes hunting and working on cars. 85 Years Ago - 1939 Bob and Inez Haenfler wrote a long letter to the readers of the Clarion describing their trip to New Mexico, Colorado and California. They visited many former Avonites while in California. Avon basketball team was defeated by Tripp in a fast game. Funeral serves were held for Mrs. Oscar (Mary) Rauch. Lone Tree School News: Carole Giedd, Bonita Giedd, Clarence Giedd and Leo Burma were absent for several days. 110 Years Ago – 1914 Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Lorenz are the parents of a 9 lb son born Saturday. Avon now has two bands. Those members number over 50. A basket social will be held at the Radack School January 31st. Born to the F.S. Pelton’s a baby girl. R.J. Schroder put up a fine big light outside of the Mennonite Church.