All are warmly invited to a special community worship service on Sunday, July 13, at 10 a.m. at the Canistota American Legion Hall.Music will be led by Starlyn Church, and Rev. Jerry Bertelson will offer the message and lead the service.This is a wonderful opportunity...
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Poppy seed roll making tradition passes on to new generation
POPPY SEED LEGACY SPANS GENERATIONS Alice Graber (front), longtime poppy seed supplier for the SD MCC Relief Sale, is pictured with triplets Alea, Armando, and Arianna Miller, who are carrying on her tradition of making poppy seed rolls for the annual event. Now 101,...
July 19 event in Freeman to support worldwide relief
On Saturday, July 19, people from communities scattered across southeastern South Dakota — and beyond — will gather for the 36th MCC Relief Sale held in South Dakota to support worldwide relief projects.The relief sale will be held on the Freeman Academy campus in...
Alexandria blood drive set for July 15
The Alexandria Community will be hosting a blood drive on July 15th from 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m. at St Martin’s Lutheran Church.Typically, across the country, there are fewer blood donations made in the summer. Vitalant is offering a chance to win up to $30,000 towards...
Salem blood drive will be July 22
The Salem community blood drive has been rescheduled for July 22. It will be held on the bus by the Legion. The drive will be from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. on July 22.Please call Cheryl at 605-770-6485 to make your appointment or go online to vitalant.org. If you are...
Bloodmobile in Canistota July 17
The Community Blood Bank bloodmobile is coming to United Church of Canistota (115 N. Railway Ave, Canistota, SD) on Thursday, July 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.All donors will receive a $15 gift card to Dairy Queen.Appointments can be scheduled online at...
Freeman community blood drive July 23
When the sun is shining, the music is playing, and you’re living your best summer life, donating blood may not be on your bucket list. But here is why it should be.Summer is one of the most critical times of the year for blood donation. With schools out and regular...
Dan Graber to defend pie baking title
On Saturday, July 19, Dan Graber and two other men will challenge one another in the Pie Guys contest during the SD MCC Relief Sale live auction.Dan is being challenged for the Pie Guy trophy by Lance Friesen and Matt Tschetter.Each of the men will offer a pie that he...
Twelve Bridgewater-Emery teens honored with scholarships for inspiring local youth
THREE YEARS AS “TEENS AS TEACHERS” PARTICIPANT Brynna Koerner, a third-year Teen Teacher received a $750 scholarship, adding to her previous awards of $250 and $500 in the first and second years. Her journey through the program earned her a total of $1,500 in...
Calling all explorers: VBS 2025 at Salem MB Church
Young adventurers are invited to embark on a thrilling, faith-filled journey this summer during Vacation Bible School at Salem MB Church. Themed “In Search of: The Mysterious Nature of God,” this year’s VBS promises an exciting week of discovery, adventure, and...