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Lincoln Thury - Champion crossbred barrow. Courtesy Photo.
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Marilyn Zylstra has seen a lot of change throughout her long and rewarding career. As she enters retirement she will be greatly missed as the administrative secretary at Wagner Elementary School. However, the fond memories of Zylstra’s work ethic and devotion will always be remembered.
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The 2021 Fort Randall Casino Classic Tournament was held this past weekend at Randall Hills Country Club. Photo by Barb Pechous.
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Avon Swim Team members are, front row from left: Rowan Brandt, Irelynn Small, Addy Lavelle, Stella Ratzlaff, Keira Fathke. Second Row, L to R: Jordan Ratzlaff, Hudsyn Tjeerdsma, Oakleigh VanDuysen, Anna Small, Spencer Dykstra, Lucy Schloss, Josie Schloss, Netty Lane, Eli Olson. Third Row, L to R: Charlianna Simpson, Levi Paulsen, Emersyn Haenfler, Eden Walters, Remington Courtesy Photo. VanDuysen, Blake Olson, Jaden Ratzlaff, Tyson Voigt, Stetson VanDuysen, Dayton Brandt, Haven Haenfler, Aty Akridge, Addisyn Fathke, Sophia Simpson, Coach Becky Haenfler. Fourth Row, L to R: Jeanah Ratzlaff, Grayson Renner, Tucker Tjeerdsma, Raegan Brandt, Macy Voigt, Brenson Ratzlaff, Zander Fathke, Thayne Tjeerdsma, Daxton Fathke, Jaelin Ratzlaff, Linkin Akridge, Brooklynn Renner, Jordyn Voigt. Back Row, L to R: Erica Cahoy, Haden Cahoy, Landon Mudder, Gracie Small, Madi Mudder, Trey Akridge, Kristen Namminga, Madisyn Cameron, Allyson Hamilton, Jacob Ratzlaff, Caleb Wallinga, Grayson Ratzlaff. Not pictured: Brielle Voigt. More information and photos on pages 6 and 7. Courtesy photo.
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Charles Mix Saddle Club held their 5 annual Charles Mix Saddle Club SDRA Rodeo Saturday and Sunday, July 17 and 18 in Geddes. Stock contractor was Squeek and Maureen Hollenbeck. Keeping the crowd entertained was Rodeo Clown Toofpik Flinn. Saturday evening Blue Room sponsored Kaylyn Sahs and Band and Sunday Morning a Cowboy Church Service was held. Sunday night spectators were entertained by Crazy Cowgirl Trick Riding. It was a busy weekend as the roster was full of contestants for both the Slacks at 9 a.m. each day and the main performances held each night beginning at 7 p.m.
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The Library was very pleased to host Starr Chief Eagle, Hoop Dancer Extraordinaire, Lakota Teacher on Thursday, July 15th. Starr began the program with a handson activity with the children. She gave them tips on using the hoops and then had them invite other children from the audience to participate in movements as a group. Starr continued with information for all attending on the Lakota culture and concluded the presentation with three dancers (including Starr) performing for the audience. Thank you to the SD Arts Council and the South Dakota Humanities Council for helping to bring this performance to Lake Andes. Courtesy Photo
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The Wagner Fire Department received a call at 2:15 p.m. to respond to a wildfire just north of Pickstown, which was rapidly moving north towards St. Francis Bay. Wagner responded along with multiple other fire departments from Lake Andes, Ravinia, Geddes, LakeView Colony, Pickstown, Dante and Armour. Multiple other agencies and personnel assisted with traffic control, evacuations and water shuttles.
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Tyndall, SD- Bon Homme County Farmers Union and Bon Homme County 4-H hosted “Cooperation: Celebrate the Connections” day camp in Tyndall on June 29th. Youth spent the morning learning and watching demonstrations on 4-H farm safety. This included hands-on 4-wheeler ATV simulator and the Farm Safety Trailer, Fire Safety, Gun Safety, First Aid, Grain Safety, Animal and Electrical Safety. They heard from the Jaxon Boomsma family on the impact of farm safety and the tragedy of loss. The afternoon was spent playing games, making crafts, and learning more about soil and soil health, as well as the history of cooperatives and Farmers Union. Campers had the opportunity to make bracelets that represented each layer of soil and even took their own sample of soil for pH testing. It was a day full of fun where campers made lasting memories and friendships. All campers received a T-shirt and a ticket to send in for the SD State Fair. Special thanks to the Bon Homme 4-H Building for hosting, Pioneer Seed for sponsoring the camp, Bon Homme 4-H and FFA for helping coordinating the camp, and CHS and Farmers Union Insurance for supplying T-shirts and funding. Thank you to all the campers who came out to join us! For more information on youth activities visit: http://www.sdfu.org/education/youth-programs-/youth-camps.
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