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In the town of 600 residents, Avon can boast that it has one of the nicest libraries around. It seems to always be full of children, laughter, excitement about reading and best of all librarian, Twila Lukkes. Twila and several of the library board members have put in countless hours through researching and visiting other libraries (Parkston and Tyndall); reading over book synopsis’; coming up with new and fun events; andorganizingtheAvonPublicLibrarytomake it the amazing, comfortable and inviting place that it currently is.
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The Charles-Mix County Historical Society has been busy as of late with some replacement and remodeling projects in the museum. After receiving a generous grant of $20,000 from the Wagner Community Foundation, the Charles-Mix County Historical Society was able to do some much-needed work. The roofs of the house, school and church were all re-shingled by Bouza’s Construction (through a sealed bid process) along with two bathrooms being completely remodeled by Jerry Seiner and Mark Wiechmann who graciously donated their time and labor for the project.
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Team Champs! (use team picture for this and also maybe the coaches on the podium... may want to crop it...FYI: Avon 1st, Platte 2nd, Wagner 3rd on the podium) For the fourth year in a row, theAvonSwimTeamcaptured first place in team points at the Championship Swim Meet. 57 Avon swimmers competed in Platte on July 17 and 18. Not only did Avon win team points, but they brought home many high point trophies and other outstanding awards.
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Ashlyn Koupal attended the Class A State Track and Field Meet on May 23rd through 25th in Sioux Falls at the Howard Wood Field. This was her fourth time attending the state track meet to compete in the high jump event. At the Class A State Track and Field Meet, Ashlyn claimed her fourth straight high jump title. Ashlyn is the daughter of Mike and Tera Koupal. She is the granddaughter of Dwayne and Rosie Koupal; Max and Sandy Ellefson; Duane and Bonnie Wince; and Lynette Ellefson. Ashlyn is currently a junior at Wagner Community School.
Read moreThe Chamber BBQ will feature 2 pork loin sandwiches, potato salad, chips, chocolate chip cookie and lemonade.
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Six Wagner students along with 14 teachers from across SD and ND participated in the 2024 Ocean Dakotas Institute along the New England Atlantic Coast in June. It was sponsored by the Wagner Community School through NOAA Ocean Exploration and run by Spencer Cody of the Edmunds County School district in SD. The institution focuses on educating students and teachers about ocean life and, most importantly, job opportunities involving marine science.
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I love fishing. There’s almost no better way to relax, get away from the hubbub of daily life, and connect with the natural beauty all around us. And they taste pretty, good, too! South Dakota is home to some of the best fishing in the country. We have many unique experiences, from river fishing on the Mighty Missouri to the Prairie Lakes in the northeast part of the state – and many more opportunities besides.
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