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The Bargain Shoppe in Tyndall has given away a total of $603,415. The volunteers have logged 1,629 hours so far this year! The Shoppe continues its mission “To promote selfless giving in Bon Homme County” by giving away $33,800 in 5 months. In January we gave $5,000 to the Tyndall Ambulance and $4,000 each to the Avon, Scotland, Springfield and Tabor Ambulances. In February we gave $800 to the Bon Homme After Prom Party and $500 each to the Avon & Scotland After Prom Parties. April- $1,000 was given to the Bon Homme 4H. May- $3,000 was dedicated to the Good Samaritan Society-Tyndall for the Walk of Flags. In June we made donations to the Bon Homme Snack Pack Program for $3,000 and $2,000 each to the Avon Backpack Program and the Scotland Snack Pack Program.
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I am a firm believer that our upbringing makes us who we are. I often talk about how I grew up on our family farm with my parents giving me impossible things to do. By challenging me with seemingly unachievabletasks,mymom and dad taught me that I can do anything I set my mind to.
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AVON FIRE DEPT. COMPETES IN RIB FEST
Read moreIn South Dakota, we take pride in a job well done. Our work ethic is often instilled in us from a young age – first at homeandschool,insports,and eventually in our first jobs. A first job is an important rite of passage that teaches values like teamwork and diligence, as well as the freedom and responsibility that come with earningapaycheck.Duringthe summer, it’s exciting to see so many young South Dakotans working across the state.
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The Bon Homme-Charles Mix County 4-H Horse Show washeldWednesday,June28th at the 7-N Arena in Springfield SD.JudgefortheshowwasEric Kobernusz, Mt. Vernon SD.
Read moreFeeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Friday, July 28 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.
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Theodore “Teddy” Slaba of Wagner is the recipient of the $2,000 South Dakota Services for the Deaf Foundation Scholarship. Teddy plans to attend the University of South Dakota, majoring in education. While in high school, Teddy participated in many activities, including the National Honor Society, church volunteering, cross country, basketball, baseball, and track. The one thing is most proud of is being a student intern. As a senior, he worked with a teacher to help with younger students. He also volunteered to ref many of their basketball games. In addition, he also coached younger students during the off-season and summer months to help them learn the fundamentals of basketball. This coaching experience was very rewarding to him and helped in his decision to major in education, to be a teacher and a coach.
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