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It has been roughly 21 months since a vehicle driven by South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg struck and killed pedestrian Joe Boever of Highmore. What follows is an overview of the events that followed, taken from various news sources.
Read moreOnce again the first Friday evening of the month is coming and that means the Menno Pioneer Opry will again have their monthly program of old time country and gospel music.
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The Wagner Area Health & Wellness Consortium recently held the 2022 Best Dam Virtual 5K during the week of June 5-11. Racers could choose their own 5K route or could use the original Ft. Randall Dam route and they could complete it at any time during that week. The participants then submitted their time online. This year a biking option was also offered.
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The Learning Camp is coming soon! The dates are Monday July 11 through Friday July 15. Several volunteers from Maryland are returning. Many Yankton Sioux and other children have attended the Learning Camp before. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided. Breakfast is served 8:30 to 9:30. The classes begin at 9:30 and dismissal is at 2:30 PM, Monday through Thursday and 1 PM Friday. There will be a later dismissal time and special activities involving horses for those who have completed 6th through 10th grade. The horse activities will be led by Hehaka and Perry Little. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30 AM, Allen Hare will lead all of the grades in drumming, dancing and singing. JoMarie Garcia will teach the children about making good decisions. Reverend Jerry Zephier will work with all ages about spirituality. Robin Bissell, the camp leader since its beginning in 2010, says “We are excited to have these very generous community leaders come to join us and are looking forward to learning ourselves.” Volunteers from Maryland will teach lessons in math, reading, art and music and lots of fun and games. The Learning Camp is free and open to the public.
Read moreThe Charles Mix County Lake Restoration Organization (CMCLRO) will hold a Rib Fest on Sunday, July 3rd this year at the Bull-O-Rama grounds on the southwest edge of Lake Andes. The Rib Fest is planned in conjunction with the fireworks display to be presented by the Lake Andes-Ravinia Fire District. CMCLRO typically holds a fund raising and informational dinner each year in March, but the annual event has been sidetracked the past couple of years due to COVID. Now the CMCLRO Board has decided to alter the status quo and hold the July event. The July 3rd event will be picnic style, so attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and other picnic items. Participants in the RibFest will offer their specialty ribs in competition style event with the winner receiving a $500 prize, second place receiving a $350 prize and the third-place finisher receiving $150. Soft drinks, beer, pulled pork and other minimal side dishes will be served at the event in addition to the ribs. The food will served provide musical entertainment until 9:30 p.m., with the Lake Andes/Ravinia Fire Department's fireworks display concluding the evening. Admission to the event is free, but tickets will be sold for the food and beverages and of course all donations are welcomed. All are welcome and encouraged to come to the event to support CMCLRO. The proceeds for the event will be used to fund the project of the CMCLRO.
Read moreThe Library will be closed on Monday, July 4th, 2022. The library staff wishes everyone a safe and happy Independence Day. If you choose to celebrate with the reading of a mystery, romance or historic novel may we suggest the free service of Libby. The Libby App can be downloaded to your phone, PC or electronic reader. Everyone who has a library card from the Lake Andes Public Library has a sign in code for this free service. If you have questions on how this works stop at the library for help.
Read moreKevin and Charlene Tjeerdsma enjoyed watching their grandchildren, Zayden and Kinley Tjeerdsma of Sioux Falls, doing barrels and roping in the Rising Rock Rodeo in Sioux Falls on Father's Day. Tyler and Courtney Tjeerdsma helped with the Rodeo.
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