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The Fort Randall Casino and Hotel held their 27th Annual Indian Day Celebration Contest Powwow June 21st through June 23rd during their 33rd Anniversary celebration. The Powwow began Friday, June 21st with the location having to be moved to the Yankton Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Center gymnasium due to flooding conditions. The three-day event started on Friday with the blessing of the grounds followed by the calling of all grass dancers and the night ending with a drum calcutta. Saturday was supposed to begin with the Run with the Ancestors, but due to weather unfortunately was cancelled. Dancer points were given followed by the princess contest and fireworks at dusk. Sunday was the day of committee specials. There were many dance contests and vendors on hand at the annual event.
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This past week, Charles-Mix County was hit hard with constant rain to the tune of 8 – 12 inches. This caused many areas to flood, especially any area that was home to Choteau Creek. According to Charles-Mix County Emergency Management/Disaster Manager, Miko Kotab, area residents should still be cautious and avoid any roads along Choteau Creek as there is still running water over roads and flooded areas. North of Lake Andes between Geddes and Lake Andes there is also substantial flooding. As of today, June 24th, the Charles-Mix County highway department is currently out doing road assessments and will hopefully by the end of the week will start minor repairs. Miko and the county road crews will be working together to assess if there is enough damage for a disaster declaration. Please work with the county highway department, we are all in this together and they are doing their best to navigate the flooding the situation. Courtesy photos.
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Jackie Miller has officially retired from the Andes Central School District after teaching there for the past 34 years. Her love of children is what kept her working for the district so long. While at Andes Central, she worked many different teaching positions, but her most recent position was as a 4th grade teacher. The only other school that Jackie has taught at besides Andes Central was her first job at St. Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain.
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Madilyn Janis of Lake Andes has taken her love of fastpitch softball and joined a SD traveling team, the Mt. Vernon 14U Venom. Madilyn first began playing with the Venom last year as Wagner did not make it to the state softball tournament. As a result, Madilyn became a pick-up player for the Mount Vernon Venom for state softball. She really enjoyed her time with the Venom and as there are no local fastpitch softball teams at the 16U or 18U levels, she decided to join the Venom again this year. The Mount Vernon Venom play in the Parkston 18U league and are a 16U tournament team.
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The Lake Andes Farmers Market held their first market of the season this past Tuesday, June 18th. The farmers market is sponsored by the Lake Andes Food and Wellness Council. The Lake Andes Food and Wellness Council was first able to begin this community program through a Connected Community grant.
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The Wagner American Legion Post hosted the American Legion Ride 605 riders on Monday, June 10th. The riders were welcomed and enjoyed lunch with several Wagner American Legion members and several of Wagner’s own American Legion riders. After giving the riders a nice break filled with great conversation and lunch, the Wagner American Legion presented the organization with a $500 donation.
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Whatagreatfirstdayof summerreadingprogram at the Avon Library!!
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Doctors write prescriptions for medications all the time. However, have you ever heard of a doctor prescribing a walk in the park? While this prescription will not fit in a bottle, it can pack some powerful health benefits. It may sound strange, but doctors actually can prescribe time outdoors to their patients with the help of a national program, ParkRx.org. This free online program can help a patient track their outdoor activity and discuss more outdoor exercise options with their doctor.
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