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10 Years Ago – 2014 C. Red Allen is running for mayor Lake Andes. Country Pride Coop hired Angela Koenig to rejoin the team as a feed consultant. Senior Spotlights highlighted Brandi Ober and Brady Soulek.

The National Theme for 2024 Library Week is “Ready, Set, Library!” It promotes the idea that libraries give you the green light to enter and connect with your library community and library services.

The Avon American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Arthur Wisman Unit #150 has selected their 2024 Girl’s State Representatives. They will be sending three to Girl’s State including Carmindy Ferwerda, Maesa Kuhlman, and Ella Small.

Preschool through sixth grade students are invited to enjoy a week of undersea faith adventure including games, music, crafts, experiments and Bible lessons. We will all learn that God is a friend who is real, who loves, whom we can trust, who is forever, and who is for everyone!

Hal and Caitlyn Schroder of Worthing, are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter, Stevie Jean Schroeder. She was born March 3, 2024 in Sioux Falls. She weighed 8 lb. 8 oz. and was 21” long.

American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Contest was held.

Wednesday evening Avon Community School held their Big Little Dance for the elementary students and their parents. Photos by Kinley Doom.

The total eclipse of the sun will be seen in a grayed light on April 8th beginning at 12:33 and lasting about 30 minutes. Educational opportunities will be available at the library beginning on Wednesday, April 3rd. Activities can be completed at the library or picked up and taken home to complete.

10 Years Ago – 2014 Andes Central accepted “Rachel’s Challenge” which is an objective for schools to a create a safe learning environment for all students. Aaron Tronvold and Joey Evans were featured as the senior spotlights.

Greer Unit #11, American Legion Auxiliary held their monthly meeting March 21, 2024 at the Post Home with 10 members present. The meeting was called to order by President Linda Youngbluth. The opening prayer was read by Chaplain Margie Stone.