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Feeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Friday, July 22 at the Scotland Community Church at 8:45 a.m.; the Tyndall Fire Hall at 10:30 a.m. and at the Avon Fire Hall at 12 noon. This will continue to be a “drive-thru” distribution.
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 to show off your work, here is your chance! You can enter a variety of items to show. Anything from painting, quilting, baking, canning, collections, photography, gardening and so much more! All exhibits should be entered on Friday, August 5th, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the 4-H Center and must go by guidelines in the South Dakota State Fair Book.
Read moreThe Annual Open Class “Flower Show” will be held during the Bon Homme County 4-H Achievement Days. The flower exhibits should be entered on Friday, August 5th, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the 4-H Grounds.
Read moreThe Chamber BBQ will feature 2 pork loin sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans, ice cream and lemonade.
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WASHINGTON, July 12, 2022 – The Biden Administration announced additional steps it’s taking to support U.S. farmers in their work to stabilize food prices and feed Americans and the world amidst continuing challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reducing the economic risk of raising two crops on the same land in one year, making it easier for U.S. farmers to grow food in America, increase food supply, and lower food costs for American families. This action is part of a broader set of commitments made earlier this year by President Biden and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to increase domestic food production amid potential global food shortages related to the invasion of Ukraine.
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Thursday, July 14th Lake Andes Public Library put on a free collage making workshop with instructor Michael Albert at the Lake Andes Community Center. Submitted photos.
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Many came out to enjoy the Annual Pickstown Fourth of July Parade. The Lake Andes Fire trucks drove through along with several festive golf carts including one for Fish Days Royalty. Photography by Denelle.
Read moreOn July 16th, 2022, 988 will become the national three-digit phone number for all mental health, substance use, and suicide crises. 988 calls will be routed to South Dakota’s only National Suicide Prevention Lifeline center, The Helpline Center, transitioning from the current Lifeline number, 1-800- 273-8255. 988 will offer rapid access to behavioral health support through connection with trained crisis specialists.
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