Grant VanAartsen

Bridgewater Community Cantata to present “God So Loved”

The Bridgewater Community Cantata will be presenting “God So Loved” in Bridgewater and Emery during this year’s Easter season. The cantata, written by Pepper Choplin, orchestrated by Ed Hogan and published by HOPE Publishing Company, features a variety of original and...

Salem Area Foundation seeking grant applications

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 grant awards. The Foundation has $7500.00 to award this year.Grant applicants must be a tax-exempt 501(c)3, a government entity, or a charitable non-profit organization. The project must serve a charitable purpose...

Bridgewater Easter Egg Hunt set for April 12

Get ready for some Easter fun in Bridgewater! The Diamond Care Center and the Bridgewater Activities Club are hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, at 9:30 a.m. at the Diamond Care Center.Children will be divided into two age groups: up to five years old...

Open house bridal shower

Please join us for an open house community bridal shower for Morgan Erikson, bride-to-be of Gavin Gordon, on Saturday, May 10, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Montrose, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.Morgan is the daughter of Kevin and Darla Erikson and Gavin is the son...

Koepsell open house bridal shower

Please join us for an open house Bridal Shower for Madisen Koepsell, bride-to-be of Peyton Schroeder, on Sunday April 13, at 2:00 p.m. at Saint Mary of Mercy Parish Hall, Alexandria SD.

Open house bridal shower

Please join us for an open house bridal shower celebrating Kayle Lauck, bride-to-be of Isaac McCormick, on Saturday, April 19 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at Sun Prairie Baptist Church, Salem, SD.Kayle and Isaac will be married June 28, 2025. Isaac is the son of Phil...

Johnston’s 50th Anniversary card shower request

Please join us in celebrating the Johnston’s 50th Anniversary!Help us make Barbara and Gene Johnston’s Golden Anniversary even more special by sending cards to: P.O Box 366, Alexandria, S.D 57311 by April 25th.Let’s shower them with cards full of memories, old photos...

90th Birthday card shower

This beautiful young lady, Connie Zelmer, will be turning 90 on April 17th. We would love to see her showered with birthday cards on her birthday.You may send birthday wishes to: Leisure Living, c/o Connie Zelmer, Room 100, 600 S. Hill Street, Salem, SD 57058.

Happy 45th anniversary to the Spaans

Kevin and Kellie Spaans were married on April 12, 1980 at Zion Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. They are very involved in the Salem community and are loved by family, friends and campers.Greetings may be sent to 44064 250th Street, Salem, SD 57058.