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Ed Van Gerpen shared some photos of major changes in harvest in one lifetime.From helping Dad with harvest at 8-years old. Tractor doesn't have power steering, power brakes, starter, lights, cab, radio, soft seat, 3-pt hitch, roll bar, fenders, wide front. Does have 23hp.
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BerndtFarmEquipmenthas been a part of the Avon community for the last 46 years, starting in 1978. Its location for being off the beaten path, is actually quite perfect as the site sits almost on the boarder of the Tripp, Tyndall, Scotland and Avon school districts. Owner, Terry Berndt, started the business himself after attending theUniversityofSouth DakotaatSpringfieldfordiesel mechanics. After completing his education, he had planned to farm, but as the nation was in a farm crisis in the 1980s, Terry had to seek a different career path at the time. He started working for a shop in Springfield and eventually local people started bringing him their farm equipment that needed to be fixed or serviced, and a part of his current business wascreated.Hethengrew thebusinessbysellingBelarus tractors in addition to fixing farm equipment.
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The Avon Pirates traveled to Bonesteel on Thursday, November 7th to take on Burke in Region Volleyball where they suffered the tough loss 0-3 to end their season.
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TheAvonPiratestraveledto Burke on Tuesday, November 5th to start off Region Volleyball action facing off against Andes Central/Dakota Christian. Thegirlshadagreatnight to take the win 3-1.
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Adventure Academy has been a part of the Wagner community since the fall of 2021. With a growing demand for daycare in Wagner, Adventure Academy outgrew its original location. Looking to expand and find a new space that would allow the daycare the ability to be better set up for the needs of the kids, Adventure Academy found that location in the former Apparel WorX building. The daycare officially moved into its new main street location on October 7.
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The Wagner volleyball team hosted the Burke Lady Cougars on Monday, October 28th for their last regular season match. The Lady Raiders battled and played one of their best matches against a tough Burke team. The Red Raiders lost in 4 sets with scores of 21-25, 25-15, 10-25, and 20-25.
Read more10 Years Ago - 2014 WCS students began preparing for the upcoming Veteran’s Day program hosted annually at the school. The theme was “The Sacrifices Made for Our Freedom.'
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