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10 YEARS AGO 2015 During the South Dakota Highway Patrol Youth Trooper Academy ceremony two awards were presented for top shooters in the class. Both awards were earned by the recruits of Avon. Alexandria Duncan earned Top Gun for her skill on the .40 caliber pistol.

Hico, Texas is home to Rodeo Clown and Barrelman Matt Tarr, his wife Stacie, son Bransen, and daughter Memphis, but for three days in July, Burke, South Dakota will be their home and all of you will be their family.

It’s not just legendary rip roarin’ bronc stompin’ Stampede Rodeo that we’re talkin’ about, it’s THE WHOLE STAMPEDE EXPERIENCE!!

From the Files of the Lake Andes Wave 10 YEARS AGO 2015 Dennisha Johanneson and Alexander Evans were honored for making the Spring President’s List at Mitchell Technical Institute. Bryant Thomas Soulek qualified for the Iowa State University Dean’s List.

The 1st 3 weeks of summer programming is in the books. We had an ice cream sundae party on Wednesday the 25th to celebrate those who have completed at least ½ of the total pages required to receive the incentive trip at the end of July.

Lots of memories were shared at the Ravinia All School Reunion this past Saturday night, June 28, at the Ravinia Fire Hall. And what better way to start off those memories than to walk through the door and hear the taped music of everybody's favorite Bures Bohemian Band.

The Charles Mix County 4-H Junior Leaders Club President for the 2025-2026 season is Emma Kreeger. Emma is the daughter of Chad and Cathy Kreeger and resides in Wagner. Emma has been a part of 4-H for nine years, joining when she was eight years old.

10 YEARS AGO 2015 Madison Dangler of Yankton was crowned the 2015 Czech Days Queen. Lorney Van Gerpen, his son Caleb and Andrew Powers installed new lights in the Avon Gym.

Sarah G. Swier of Avon, has been named to the dean'slistintheUniversity of Notre Dame's College of Arts and Letters for outstanding scholarship during the Spring 2025 semester. Students who achieve dean's honors at Notre Dame represent the top 30 percent of students in their college.