PEO Chapter Z is hosting their 4th Annual Ladies Night Quarter Auction at the Burke Civic Center on Friday, May 7, 2021. The evening will begin with a social hour at 7:00 p.m. with drinks provided by Stella’s in Burke.

The Community Sunshine Club met April 19, 2021 at Gregory Lanes. Four members attended.

The Dallas Legion Poppy Poster winners were back row, l to r: Pierce Stukel (class III- 2nd), Emily Long (IV-2nd), Jad Leber (IV-3rd), Rane Kenzy (V-2nd) and Ashtyn Waldner (V-1st). Middle row, l to r: Kadyn Fischer (V-3rd), Regan Graesser (III-3rd), Jerilee Hanson (II-1st) and Maya Hull (II-2nd). Front row, l to r: Maxton Steffen (II-3rd), Avery Birkel (I-3rd), Michaela Hull (I- 2nd). Not pictured: Shyanna Steffen (III-1st)

In South Dakota, we have so much to be proud of. Our beautiful landscapes, thriving business climate, and welcoming residents all combine to make this state truly the land of “Great Faces, Great Places.” But this week, we have a very special reason to celebrate something that combines all the state’s greatest qualities: our travel and tourism industry.

Early in the settlement of White Swan, two missionary churches and two government schools were established. Saint Francis Church was established by Roman Catholic missionaries near the eastern edge of the White Swan community that extended for about ten miles along the river.

DEATHS Donald Robert Young, 87, March 29, 2021, Sioux Falls, SD. Allen Dwayne Boes, 84, April 2, 2021, Stuart, NE.