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Farmers Union hosted a day camp in Geddes, on June 24th. Youth spent the afternoon focused on learning more about the history of Cooperatives through games and interactive lessons. Time was spent playing games, making crafts, and learning about renewable and nonrenewable resources.

For much of modern healthcare, dentistry has existed apart from the broader medical system. Patients commonly have separate providers for medical and dental care, and this division is reflected in insurance models, education, and even cultural perception.

Sunday night a thunderstorm came through Avon with heavy rainfall leaving the city park flooded. Locals reported rainfall totals from 2.95 up to 3.30 inches. With the hot, windy weather we had last week the rainfall and cooler temperatures will be a good change and will help the crops.

M ARK 10: 13-15 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them. And his disciples rebuked those that brought them.

On June 12th, Charles Mix County 4-Hers had their Progressive AG Farm Saftey Day, held in Lake Andes. Thank you to all the volunteers for the time and support you put into teaching our youth about safety. Courtesy Photos.

The 95th Annual Department of South Dakota Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention was hosted by VFW Post 2038 of Pierre, June 19-22 at the Pierre Ramkota Inn. More than 150 VFW and Auxiliary members from throughout the state attended.

Twelve members of the Avon Fire Department along with most of their families attended South Dakota State Fire School in Watertown over the weekend. Combined, nearly 20 different classes were taken to further educate our firefighters to better help our community in times of need.

Avon Public Library kicked off their Summer Reading Program with a heroic start Monday, June 9. Avon’s very own Officer Ed Young joined them at the library to read a special story, answer lots of great kid questions and even let the kids explore his police pickup!