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Avon Public Library Summer Reading Program will hold a Movie Night on Friday, August 4th at 7 p.m., at Tolsma’s Cove and their adjoining park. There will be free popcorn, hotdogs, and chips. Beverages and other food can be purchased. In keeping with the SRP farm theme, movie is Babe.

Prevailing Wind Park, LLC presenting Avon Fire Department a $1500.00 check for their fundraiser Saturday night for purchase of new equipment. Check presented to Fire Chief Kevin Tjeerdsma, from Prevailing Wind Park, LLC Manager Todd Hornstra on behalf of AES.

One of the most common reasons a person comes to the Ear Nose and Throat clinic is a stuffy nose. The way the symptoms are described varies.

The threat that China poses both militarily and economically is widely recognized. I’m proud that the Senate recently passed a strong defense bill that will enable the U.S. military to better deter Chinese aggression.

The United States of America was created because of a sense of hope. Our founders had the hope that one day we would be a nation of greatness, of self-governance, and of Freedom. In too many communities across America, that hope has diminished.

The Wagner 10u Baseball team played in the State A Tournament July 14-16 in Humboldt and brought home 4th place! Coaches: Mike Insko, Todd Link and Chuck Moad. Middle row: Ryder Insko, Eston Schoenfelder, Grayson Knebel, Ron Knudsen III, King Cooke Hart, Cartyr Gunhammer, Mason Turner.

Feeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Friday, July 28 at the Scotland Community Church at 8:45 a.m.; the Tyndall Fire Hall at 10:30 a.m. and at the Avon Fire Hall at 12 noon. PLEASE NOTE: Proxy pickup (picking up food for someone unable to attend) is allowed with a completed form.

I appreciate the people in the Avon area who signed a letter of support for a turn lane on the north side of Avon. This letter was taken to the SD Transportation meeting in Sioux Falls. I was informed the request had been approved.