During the summer of 2020, local community members volunteered to serve on a newly formed board to manage the perpetual care and maintenance of the local ZCBJ Cemetery. At that time, research into the ZCBJ Cemetery was conducted and there no longer being a ZCBJ Lodge in Wagner, the closest lodge in Utica, SD did not want to be responsible for a cemetery in Wagner. This gave the community board the opportunity to reorganize as the Wagner Cemetery Association and to transfer the care of the ZCBJ Cemetery to the Wagner Cemetery Association. Since that reorganization of the Wagner Cemetery Association, work has been ongoing to transfer ownership of the property from ZCBJ to Wagner Cemetery. As of the cemetery board meeting on May 6, 2025, we are happy to officially announce that the cemetery is now “Wagner Cemetery”. The Wagner Cemetery is the portion from the old original cemetery in the middle to the southern edge. On the north end, St John the Baptist Catholic Church maintains their own cemetery as a separate entity.
Read moreWillard and Darlene (Buchholz) Goehring were married March 20, 1960 at the Danzig Baptist Church, rural Avon. They have three children: Kim (Keith) Frey, Brian (Jessie) Goehring, Terry (Tracy) Goehring; six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. In recognition of their 65th wedding anniversary, their family would like to honor them with an open house/card shower: Sunday, May 18 from 2-4 p.m. at the Menno Fire Hall, 302 S. 5th St. No gifts please. Cards may be sent to 507 S. 5th St., Menno, SD 57045.
Read moreWHEREAS, America is the land of freedom, preserved and protected willingly and freely by citizen soldiers.
Read moreThe American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Unit #0011 will be out canvassing local businesses distributing poppies to help support military personnel. They will be out and about on May 15 and 16. They ask you to wear a poppy and honor every American who has died in the line of duty, served or serving our United States. Honor the fallen. Support the living.
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 moreBoys and Girls Club Keystone Club members painted the Hennies Field snack shed on Monday, May 5. Keystone is a leadership development program for young people ages 14 to 18. Youth participate in activities in three focus areas: academic success, career preparation and community service. To learn more about the Boys and Girls Club summer programing opportunities, call (605) 384-9908. Courtesy Photos
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