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MUDDER COUSIN’S DAY 2021

The 36th Mudder Cousin’s Day was held in Sioux Falls at the Ramkota Hotel on July 9th and July 10th. Hostess was Adrienne McKeown. An evening potluck meal was enjoyed followed by honoring Rebecca Severson with a bridal shower.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF LAURA INGALLS WILDER

The Avon third grade class read the Laura Ingalls Wilder Book series during the school year. This summer the students and their families were invited to join Mrs. Knodel in DeSmet, to see Laura’s life first hand.

Engagement announcements

Joe Buckle and Kelly Grogan of Santa Monica, California would like to announce their engagement. Kelly is the daughter of Jilly Grogan of Phoenix, Arizona and the late Donald Grogan. No wedding date has been set as of now.

Local news

Ethel Reiff was honored on her 88th birthday on Sunday.

AVON LOCAL COMPETES IN GEDDES RODEO

Local, Natalie Zacharias, competed in the Charles Mix Saddle Club 5th Annual SDRA Rodeo in Geddes on Sunday, July 18th. Stock contractor was Squeek and Maureen Hollenbeck. Keeping the crowd entertained was Rodeo Clown Toofpik Flinn.

SCIENCE OR MAGIC?

Examples of accelerating scientific progress abound in human history. Mendel’s experiments with plants demonstrated inheritance in the mid-1800s.

GRAIN HARVEST IS UNDERWAY

Chet Eitemiller working on his wheat harvest. As per Lake Andes Elevator yields have been running 50-80 bushels per acre. Photo by Barb Pechous

GEDDES RODEO ACTION

Charles Mix Saddle Club held their 5th annual Charles Mix Saddle Club SDRA Rodeo Saturday and Sunday, July 17 and 18 in Geddes. Stock contractor was Squeek and Maureen Hollenbeck. Keeping the crowd entertained was Rodeo Clown Toofpik Flinn.

Library news

The Summer Programming at the Library concludes on July 20, but the Summer Reading program will continue through Friday, August 13th when the Library will host a pizza party for all children who participated this summer and for those who have read books throughout the summer.

Pages from the past

1931 - 90 years ago At Herrick last Sunday, the Lake Andes Indians beat the Herrick team 7 to 3, even though the latter team imported five plays for the occasion.
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