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On October 14h, Ashley Tolsma sang the National Anthem at the high school State Soccer tournament in Brandon. Ashley had to go through a series of steps to be invited to sing. First, she had to practice the National Anthem.

A drive around the country this weekend found many fields with area hunters and their dogs as pheasant season opened October 21st. The Fathke family enjoys the season opener ever year, as family members gather to enjoy time together on the hunt and relaxing and catching up as the sun goes down.

Platte-Geddes/Andes Central/Dakota Christian traveled to Sioux Falls to compete in the SDHSAA State Cheer and Dance competition at the Denny Sanford Center on Friday, October 20th.The team took 5th in Dance, 2nd in Jazz, 3rd in Pom and 13th in Grand Champion Cheer and 8th in Small Cheer.

If you ever played baseball, you may have been told to “keep your eye on the ball.” When batting, a baseball player is taught to watch the ball the entire time from when it leaves the pitcher’s hand to when, hopefully, their bat smacks the ball for a hit.

Masquerade Ball will be held at Bloodwood Castle (Wagner Armory) October 28 at 6 p.m. Meet the citizens of Bloodworth Falls and help them solve the mystery. This event is open to the public. Tickets are available at each of the banks in Wagner as well as from Catch The Wave Committee members.

The annual District 8 Fall Meeting of the South Dakota AmericanLegionwillbeheldSunday,October22,inSpringfield for Legionnaires from Yankton, Douglas, Clay, Charles Mix, Bon Homme and Turner counties. A social will begin at 12:00 p.m.

Feeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Friday, Oct. 27 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. PLEASENOTE:Proxypickup(pickingupfoodforsomeone unable to attend) is allowed with a completed form.

The Sweet Clover 4-H club met October 8 at 6 p.m. The Ferwerda family hosted. President Maddy called the meeting to order. Flag Pledges were led by Hailey. Ten members were present. The secretary's report was given by Rilyn. Hailey motioned to approve the report, seconded by Josie.

On Thursday September 28th the seniors and juniors tookatriptoMitchellforacareer fair. They started off the day by going to DWU where they got an opportunity to visit and ask about different colleges at their designated tables.