Lifestyle

Corey and Angela Bunkers of Sioux Falls are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kennedy, to Christopher Dvorak, son of Mark and Carol Dvorak of Lake Andes.

The library has added dozens of books in the children’s library, including books for babies (cardboard books) story books for Preschool children all the way up to 10th graders. Remember the reading promotion ”Blizzard of Books” is open until March 22nd and the prizes for reading are great!

1971 - 50 Years Ago The all new Andes Coin Laundry and Dry Cleaners have slated their Grand Opening for February 16th. Mexican Siesta Saturday at Pete's Cafe with tacos, tostados, frijoles and Spanish rice for only $1.25 (includes coffee). 1961 - 60 Years Ago Terry Wheeler, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Due to Covid 19 risk, we will not be holding the 69th Annual South Dakota Picnic in Lakeland, FL (previously scheduled for February 28, 2021) this year. We will miss seeing everyone, but hope to see all of you next year! Any questions contact: June Clark - 434 Cameo Dr.

1991 - 30 YEARS AGO The 28th Military Ball has eight competing for the queen title, they are: Joy Ehlers, Janelle Kocer, Betsy Schuldt, Laura Sterling, Janelle Twitero, Mary Wolf, Cindy Wranek and Cathy Zacharias. The Dante Firemen held their annual benefit January 13 with 111 tickets sold.

National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) was chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1986 to honor female athletic achievement and recognize the importance of sports and fitness participation for all girls and women.

High school seniors residing in the Golden West Telecommunications service area can now apply for one of 46 scholarships available to qualifying students.

All Avon Chamber of Commerce members or anyone else interested in promoting the businesses in the Avon area are invited to attend the first meeting of 2021 on February 8, 2021 at 7 p.m., in the City Office. Any ideas for promoting the Chamber would be appreciated.

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.

The LifeServe Blood Center blood drive sponsored by Avon Community on Wednesday, January 21 had a fantastic turn-out! There were 25 donors registered and 27 life-saving units of blood were donated. We appreciate everyone that came out to help boost the LOCAL blood supply!