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“Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Programming is in the books at the Library. Over 40 children participated sometime during the program running Monday-Friday, from June 6-July 25th. Children are now working to complete the required summer reading part of the program. All those who have attended the programming and are reading can have the opportunity to attend the incentive trip to Yankton, planned for August 10th. Permission forms will be going home with children the end of this week. To inquire if your child/children are eligible for the trip contact the library.
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The Region 1A 16U Teener tournament was hosted in Wagner July 25-27. In addition to Wagner, Chamberlain, Madison Gold, and Wessington Springs would also be competing for a spot in the state tournament.
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.
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This week brings dangerous temps to the area, especially on Tuesday, where the peak heat index values were estimated near 100 to 106 degrees.
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The National American Soybean Association met in Washington D.C. the week of July 11th through July 14th. Avons, Tanner Hento was among the members that got to make the trip. The organization met to discuss the concerns and hopes for the next Farm Bill that will be decided on in 2023. Each respective state had the opportunity to meet with their respective representatives in Congress. The South Dakota ASA team compromised of Drew Pe terson, Tanner Hento and Jordan Scott. They had the opportunity to take the trip to have a handson experience in shaping the next farm bill. These individuals were able to meet with John Thune, Mike Rounds, as well as Dusty Johnson to voice the concerns for the average South Dakota soybean grower. The group will be back again in March of next year to hear the updates Congress has in regards to the 2023 Farm Bill, and to discuss with our representatives any additional concerns or topics that may have came up since the last visit.
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[Jesus said:] “Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds! …Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.” (Luke 12:24, 27 ESV).
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