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On Wednesday, May 25th, we stopped by the Ft. Pierre Game, Fish, & Parks licensing office. Betsy and I were on the way to visit rancher friends where I have hunted for the past 53 years. I told the Game & Fish people that I was a technological klutz, and that I was having trouble submitting my deer license application on my computer. They told me that the system was broken down and gave me a hard copy application. One thing I read on that application really bothered me and I’ll quote it. “NOTE: In 2023, all applications must be submitted on line.”
Read moreBefore the pandemic struck, America was experiencing a resurgence in global economic and political strength that hadn’t been seen since World War II. We had the lowest unemployment rate in more than 50 years – including record-high employment rates for Black and Hispanic Americans. We became the global leader in energy production. We were the third-largest exporter of cars and the second-largest producer of auto parts. It’s simple – we were putting America first.
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Jesus Christ had Kalma Marie (Wittmeier) Koenig’s mansion ready the evening of June 2, when she fell asleep at age 96 at Laurenwood Nursing Home, Duncanville, TX. Kally was born when Calvin Coolidge was President of the United States on March 23, 1926, on a farm just west of Avon. She was christened in Trinity German Presbyterian Church in Avon. Kally was fifth of eleven children born to Christ J. and Rosella (Fischer) Wittmeier. She attended Mawhinney Country School through eighth grade and graduated Avon High School in 1944. She was the last surviving member of her graduating class. Kalma’s family lived through the Great Depression, dust storms, grasshoppers, drought, and poverty, but they emerged with farm and family intact. All eleven children survived. The family never missed church. Kally was a devoted follower of Jesus from childhood. Kalma and sister, Lorine, often sang special duets for church services, including “O That Will Be Glory for Me.”
Read moreJoe and Lisa Williams of Mitchell and Tate, Callie, Jack and Tommy Williams of Letcher were visitors on May 28th in the home of Joe's sister, Lynn and Jon Stather. The following day Jim and Vicki Schuurmans of Tyndall and Diane Ewing of Sioux Falls were supper guests in the home of their sister, Lynn and Jon. Diane was an overnight guest.
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The Annual Avon Lions Club Fun Fest resumed, after being canceled for two years due to covid, on April 29, 2022. The Avon Lions Club spearheads the annual fundraiser, but it takes everyone in the community to make it successful. The Avon Lions Club donates to various organizations and projects in the community. This year $10,000 is being donated to the Meadow View Manor, $400 to the Teener baseball team, coached by Matt Eggers and $400 to the older girls softball team, coached by Tom Pier. We are always looking for new and younger members to carry on the tradition of raising and donating money back to the community.
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"Here is to all the men and women of our armed forces, who unselfishly answered their nation's call. In times of war and peace, these dedicated Americans stood on the line. We honor them, one and all, and proudly offer our thoughts of gratitude for giving a part of their lives to freedom's cause and playing an important role in America's history."
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