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A glimmer is a newly coined term that stands for a small moment of hope which gives us a sense of safety and connection. Before we can dive into glimmers, I think it’s important to understand why they are needed in the first place.

Anesthesiology is the branch of medicine committed to pain relief and patient care before, during, and after surgery and other procedures. It has origins in ancient times but made large advances in the last two centuries.

The Avon Softball team would like to thank the family of the late Myrtle Reiff for the donation of four bats. Myrtle loved her Softball and was always in the front row at games!

The Class of 2000 will be donating to the Avon School District 4-1 new playground equipment in memory of their classmate who passed April 11th, Ben DeGroot. The class has donated almost $2,000 ($2,000 for class of 2000).

10 Years Ago - 2016Avon High School Drama Club presented the musical production of 'The Royal Bachelor'.Twelve of the 19 Haenfler 1st cousins attended a reunion April 16 in Mesa, AZ.Cornelia Tjeerdsma was honored with a card shower for her 80th birthday.

YES.Three months before a planned fireworks celebration commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary, Mount Rushmore is under an extreme drought designation.The national memorial is at a level 5 of 6 tiers ranging from a drought condition of “normal” to “exceptional,” as of an April 7 report.

A group of Avon students traveled to Vermillion last week to compete in a math competition, and they represented their school very well.

The Bon Homme County 4-H Jr. Leaders and volunteers hosted their annual lock-in at the 4-H Center on Friday, April 10th. This year’s event attracted 51 youth from all over the county. Plus, an additional ten Jr. Leaders members.

The Wagner/Avon/Lake Andes Varsity Raiders struggled to keep pace with Gregory County Club Baseball 18U, falling 15-5 on Sunday, April 19 in Wagner.

The Wagner Community School Hall of Fame 2026 Induction ceremony was held Saturday, April 18. Inductees recognized for their achievements and leadership included Devon (Brecke) Swanson, Jon Doom, Brad Lhotak, Tom Studelska, Wayne Scherr, and the 1992 and 1994 state championship wrestling teams.