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Chet Eitemiller working on his wheat harvest. As per Lake Andes Elevator yields have been running 50-80 bushels per acre. Photo by Barb Pechous
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Examples of accelerating scientific progress abound in human history. Mendel’s experiments with plants demonstrated inheritance in the mid-1800s. Over the next 100 years, researchers across the world built upon each other’s discoveries, until Watson, Crick, and Franklin finally identified the structure of DNA. The human genome project was launched nearly 40 years later, and within 15 years, the entire human genome had been mapped.
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Local, Natalie Zacharias, competed in the Charles Mix Saddle Club 5th Annual SDRA Rodeo in Geddes on Sunday, July 18th. 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. Photo by Barb Pechous.
Read moreEthel Reiff was honored on her 88th birthday on Sunday. Guests were Tom and Jo Reiff, Eric Reiff and Brady Reiff of Parkston, Brent, Nikki, Aira and Will Weller of Rochester, Minnesota, Richard and Nina Reiff, Lance Reiff, Wyatt, Amanda, Avery and Alyvia Beeson, Wally and Debbie Voigt, Matt, Amy, Emma and Lydia Yost of Wagner, Cleo Reiff, Paula Vilhauer, Craig Struckman of Ord, Nebraska, Jon and Molly Vilhauer, Ronald Mount and Darcy Gill.
Read moreJoe Buckle and Kelly Grogan of Santa Monica, California would like to announce their engagement. Kelly is the daughter of Jilly Grogan of Phoenix, Arizona and the late Donald Grogan. No wedding date has been set as of now.
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The Avon third grade class read the Laura Ingalls Wilder Book series during the school year. This summer the students and their families were invited to join Mrs. Knodel in DeSmet, to see Laura’s life first hand.
Read moreThe 36th Mudder Cousin’s Day was held in Sioux Falls at the Ramkota Hotel on July 9th and July 10th. Hostess was Adrienne McKeown. An evening potluck meal was enjoyed followed by honoring Rebecca Severson with a bridal shower. The 40th birthday of Jamie Peterson, 50th birthday of Jacque Liebl, (both in 2020) and 60th pre-birthday of Julie Rothschadl were celebrated. The teens and children enjoyed swimming. Memories of Charlotte (Johnson) Hoverstadt were shared. Arnold Johnson (who would’ve been 100 in November) was remembered as he mentioned to his daughter, Charlotte, that she should get her cousins together in 1985 and Cousin’s Day began! Charlotte’s scrapbooks from past cousin’s days were looked at and hold treasured memories. Saturday the cousins ate lunch at the All Day Café before leaving for their respective homes.
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