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You can’t miss the new signs against human trafficking at Marty and Lake Andes! Human trafficking is happening. Victims are transported and recruited and groomed through this area. The South Central Coalition Against Human Trafficking has erected new signs to encourage people to be aware Pictured here beside one of the the signs are Fr. Jim Friedrich, Andrea Soulek, Sr. Pat Mylott; Derrick Marks, the photographer, is in the foreground. Not pictured are Gail Hubbeling, Ronni Knudsen, Lori Bouza, Kim Archambeau, Debbie Houseman.
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Earnest Rouse enlisted in the Army in 1951 at the age of 16 with the signature of his mother. Rouse had two older brothers who were already paratroopers in the Army and Rouse wanted to continue the family legacy even if he was not quite of age yet to enlist himself. He is a Veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
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The SD Discovery Center Planetarium Program will be presented in Lake Andes on Wednesday, June 12th at the Andes Central Auxiliary Gym from
Read moreThe annual Fish Days celebration was held June 6th – 8th. The theme was “Hunting for A Good Time”. Parade Marshalls were Harold and Anita Miller.
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Volunteer firefighter, Brian Janssen, has been with the Avon Volunteer Fire Department for over 40 years. Brian comes from a firefighting family. His dad, Don, and his brothers, Doug and Keith were all firefighters in Avon. Growing up, Brian watched his dad, Don, go to fires and help save and protect property and lives in the Avon community. It made Brian want to follow in his father’s footsteps and do the same thing for the Avon community.
Read moreBon Homme County 4-H horse members will be participating in the 2024 Bon Homme&CharlesMixCounty Horse Show at the 7-N Horse Arena in Springfield Tuesday, June 25th.
Read moreThe Annual Open Class Show will be held during the Bon Homme County 4-H Achievement Days. If you enjoy making projects or have a hobby and would like toshowoffyourwork,hereis your chance! You can enter a variety of items to show. Anything from painting, quilting, baking, canning, collections, photography, gardening and so much more! Our Achievement Days schedule has changed slightly this year, and all exhibits will be judged on Thursday evening, August 1st. All exhibits should be entered Thursday, August 1st, by 5:00 p.m. at the 4-H Centerandmustgobyguidelines in the South Dakota State Fair Book.
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