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The annual meeting of the Pioneer Cemetery Association will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 at the Ron and Lois Hornstra farm just west of the cemetery. Anyone with any interest in the cemetery is encouraged to attend.
Read moreThe Good Samaritan Society- Tyndall is preparing for its 15th annual Walk of Flags. Individualswishingtopaytribute to someone special on Memorial weekend may contact the nursing home to purchase an American flag. The name of the person being honored or remembered (one name per flag) and the donor’s name will beplacedonacoloredtagwhich will be tied on the 12x18 stick flag. The color of the tag will signify one of the five giving levels available. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this fundraiser will be used toward residentcenteredprojects at the nursing home. Deadline to purchase a flag is May 22. Everyone is invited to come strollthroughthepatrioticflag display May 23-26.
Read moreAvon American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Avon Public Library.
Read moreAvon Community Blood Drive to be held at the Zion Lutheran Church in Avon on Tuesday, June 3rd from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. To schedule anappointment,callLifeServe Blood Center at (800) 287-4903.
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Avon High School Commencement was held Sunday, May 11 for the Class of 2025. Science Academic Honors were presented by Superintendent Paul Kuhlman with Remarks by Honor Students Ashley Tolsma and Kaeli Wallinga. The Avon High School Choir, under the direction of Autumn Schultz, sang 'Back Home' and the Processional included songs played by the Avon High School Band under the direction of Joseph Sexe. Photos by Jenna Petrik
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Wagner Communities That Care hosted a Rollin’ Into Summer Safely event on May 1. The purpose of the event was to promote helmet safety while using any type of wheels and to meet law enforcement. The event started during school with all 194 Wagner Community School students grades 2-4, receiving a free helmet. Each student was fitted for a helmet with help from the school’s Hope Squad members, law enforcement and Wagner CTC members. Students were given instruction on proper helmet fit, information on bike safety, hand signals and stickers to decorate their helmets. The after-school event provided students with a chance to win a free bike or scooter, take home a refurbished bike and gel ice pack, instruction on bike maintenance (how to air tires and put a bike chain on), have a snack, meet local law enforcement and drive through an obstacle course.
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