2011 - 10 Years Ago

New snow alert for Avon City went into effect this past weekend.

2001 - 20 Years Ago

Avon Fire Department held a controlled burn this week at the old Corky Lukkes farm.

1991 - 30 Years Ago

The 27 members of the Avon sixth grade went through their graduation ceremonies from the D.A.R.E. Program.

Funeral services were held for Helen McKenzie Pier January 23, 1991.

Jack Williams celebrates his 35th birthday.

Ernie and Lucy Hento will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary February 4th.

1986 - 35 Years Ago

Steve Merkwan was presented a 35 year service award from the Avon Fire Department.

Funeral services for Ralph French, age 73, were held at the Wesleyan Church.

Lorney and Barb Van Gerpen are the proud parents of a nine pound baby boy, Mark David, born January 21st.

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Merkwan of Pierre, Mr. andMrs.DeanMerkwan of Mitchell, Betty Lou Harmacek and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Merkwan attended the Pierre-Mitchell basketball game at the Corn Palace. Rent Merkwan played for Pierre.

1964 - 58 Years Ago

2nd Lt. Jack Weinhart in the Marines in Quantico, visited his parents, Ray Weinharts in Mitchell. He will now be stationed in North Carolina.

Mark Reiff was honored on his 2nd birthday at his home.

Erin Pier celebrated her 2nd birthday with little friends at her home.

Mrs. Robert Parker and girls returned to California after spending the holidays with her mother and other relatives.

40 students are on the honor roll for the 2nd semester. Straight A students are Joyce Finck, Fr. and Jim Bonin and Ken Juell, Sr.

1935 - 86 Years Ago

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bertus have a new baby boy.

There was no school on Monday due to the cold weather.

The Avon Bards lost at Tabor 20-24. Some of the Bards fouled out and Tabor’s low ceiling and slick floor added to the defeat.

The girls have been playing basketball twice a week. They are preparing for the class tourneys.

Perfect attendance in Giedd School for the six weeks were: Eloise Hinman, Irma Pudwill and Margaret Pudwill.

1911 - 110 Years Ago

The Crosbys are building a barn for Thesenga. It is a 16x20 and so Avon grows on in the means of shelter for man and beast.

Tiny Miss Lulu Lillian arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Del Graham. She weighed seven pounds and took charge of the establishment at once.