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    LIBRARY NEWS

    Libraries across the United States have received permission from Netflix to screen the first 6 1-hour episodes of the newly released series “Little House on the Prairie.” The Library will do a showing of the series beginning about 1:30 p.m. each day Mon-Fri beginning Monday, July 20th, upon request.

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    P ROVERBS 5:21 'For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his goings.' (KJV) PROVERBS 15:3 'The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

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    L uke 12:22-32 'And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.

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    Scott McNinch, Jordan Weber, and Jerrod Rolston. Courtesy Photo

    Rotary News

    President Jamie Soukup breathed a little sigh of relief as he rang the Rotary Bell for the last time as President of our local club. President Jamie has done a wonderful job as President for the past 2025-2026 year guiding the membership through programs, events, and off-site projects.
    Pictured, front row, from left are: Connie Wagner, Mark Sip, and David Spier; back row, from left: Jolene and Jeff Stewart, Mitsy and Doug Woods, Michael Pesicka, Junior and Cherry Van Dusseldorp, and Lois Van Dusseldorp. Courtesy Photo

    LOCAL DELEGATES PARTICIPATE IN SOUTH DAKOTA GOP CONVENTION

    Around 750 delegates of the South Dakota Republican Party met on June 25-June 27 at the Monument in Rapid City. Eleven delegates from Charles Mix County attended. The Republican Platform was reviewed and revised by the voting members, along with many Resolutions.

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    NOREEN BRIDGES

    NOREEN BRIDGES

    Noreen Bridges, 94, went to her heavenly home Monday, July 6, 2026 at Lake Andes Healthcare Center in Lake Andes. Funeral mass was Monday, July 13 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Geddes. Arrangements by Koehn Bros. Funeral Home in Lake Andes.
    GARY ROMKEMA

    GARY ROMKEMA

    Funeral services for Gary Romkema, 76, of Springfield, are 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 15 at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Burial is in the Emmanuel Reformed Cemetery, rural Springfield, with military honors.

    AVON 8U PIRATES CAPTURE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT TITLE

    The Avon 8U Baseball team wrapped up its season in championship fashion by hosting and winning the 8U League Tournament on Saturday, June 27. The young Pirates opened the tournament with a 15-4 victory over Tabor before defeating Parkston 7-2 to advance to the championship game.
    AVON 8U PIRATES CAPTURE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT TITLE