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The 4-H Acheivement Days Royalty were crowned during the Monday evening program in the Edmunds County 4-H Building in Ipswich. The Cloverbud Royalty chosen were Cooper Galbraith and Hazel Beyers. The 4-H Royalty were Nicholas Fuhrmann and Hannah Beyers. This year's theme was "You Won't Get BOARD in 4-H." The activities concluded on Tuesday. See next week's Tribune for the results....
If you shop at Ken's FoodFair in Ipswich you probably have seen Johnathan Kamps. He works part-time there. When Johnathan was asked what he wanted to do with the rest of his life, his response was immediate, "I want to make people smile and laugh." Johnathan was born with Tatton-Brown Rahman Syndrome (TBRS), a rare condition that causes various birth defects. People with this syndrome are often taller than usual. They tend to have mild to moderate intellectual disability. Johnathan's support...
The summer dance students of Ashley Geist Cusick will present a recital for the public on Saturday, August 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ipswich High School Theater. The recital will feature students from the surrounding towns; students range in age from three to 19 years. “Our recital is a celebration of the work, focus, and fun that students experience each week in class. It is an honor to bring this creative opportunity to the surrounding area,” Geist-Cusick said. “I look forward each year, to watching the students perform for their families, frie...
The Storybook Land on Tour will present “A Year With Frog and Toad” August 7 and 8 on local stages. The musical will be presented in the Edmunds Central Fine Arts Gym in Roscoe on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 10 a.m., sponsored by the P.A.C. They will have popsicles for all the kids. A free-will offering will be taken. The next day, Thursday, August 8, the Marcus P. Beebe Library will sponsor “A Year with Frog and Toad” at the Bandshell on Main Street in Ipswich. Pre-show entertainment begins at 10 a.m. with the show at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome...
The Feeding South Dakota Mobile Food Pantry will return to Edmunds County soon. The Food Pantry will be in Ipswich Tuesday, August 13, 2024 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Edmunds County 4-H Building. Proxy pickups are allowed. Complete the SD Feeding form and give it to your proxy to bring with to the food distribution. If you have any questions regarding the form contact the South Dakota Department of Education by calling 605-773-4736. For more information contact Lynn Gauer, 605-426-6173 for the Ipswich site. Mobile Food Pantries travel...
The 4-H Achievement Days program was held on Monday evening in the 4-H Building in Ipswich. This year's theme was "You Won't Get BOARD in 4-H." See judging results in next week's Edmunds County Tribune....
“You Won’t Get Board in 4-H” is the slogan for the 2024 Edmunds County 4-H Achievement Days on August 4-6. Mark your calendars and plan on stopping by to see the accomplishment of our youth. Activities take place at the 4-H Grounds in Ipswich. Sunday afternoon starts off the three days with the Cat Show starting at 2 p.m. at the 4-H Building. The Horse Fun Day at the Trail Complex starting at 4 p.m. will finish off the Day. Monday kicks off with the Dog Show starting at 8 a.m. The dogs will be judged on obedience, agility, rally, and showmanshi...
A shop at Mina Lake was destroyed by fire on Friday, July 26. Four fire departments were called to battle the blaze - Ipswich, Roscoe, Warner and Aberdeen Rural....
The Storybook Land on Tour will present “A Year With Frog and Toad” August 7 and 8 on local stages. The musical will be presented in the Edmunds Central Fine Arts Gym in Roscoe on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 10 a.m., sponsored by the P.A.C. They will have popsicles for all the kids. A free-will offering will be taken. The next day, Thursday, August 8, the Marcus P. Beebe Library will sponsor “A Year with Frog and Toad” at the Bandshell on Main Street in Ipswich. Pre-show entertainment begins at 10 a.m. with the show at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome...
The 14th Annual Hosmer Lawnmower Poker Run had a record 230 hands. Winners were Jason Ellwein, Angie Heilman and Amy Gunza. The event is held to raise funds for equipment for the Hosmer Fire Department. Raffle prize winners were: Ranger-Dick Malza; $1000-David Schneider; Trip-Gail Gutjahr; $500-Brad Braunworth...
The 2024 Edmunds County 4-H Achievement Days, “You Won’t Get BOARD in 4-H,” will kick off on Sunday, August 4 with the Cat Show. The show will start at 2 p.m. at the 4-H Building in Ipswich. Choosing of the Grand Champion Cat as well as Champion Cat Showman will take place. The Dog Show will start off the second day, Monday, August 5, starting at 8 a.m. at the 4-H Building. Dogs and their owners have been practicing since May and will show their skills in obedience, showmanship, agility, and rally. Members are coached by Hannah Holsing. Parti...
Important Dates 08/13/2024 – Edmunds County COC meeting @ 10:00 a.m. 08/01/2024 – Deadline to file COC Election Nominations. 08/01/2024 – 2024 primary nesting season ends. 08/02/2024 – CRP managed haying begins - Check with FSA BEFORE haying. 08/14/2024 – ERP 2022 (Emergency Relief Program) Track 1 and 2 Deadline. 08/31/2024 – CRP managed haying ends. 09/10/2024 – Deadline to remove CRP bales. 09/15/2024 – Deadline to report CRP hayed/grazed acres. 11/15/2024 – Deadline to report fall seeded crop acreage. USDA Now Accepting Applications for...
Hosmer and Vitalant will be sponsoring a Blood Drive on Tuesday, August 6 from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the Hosmer Fire Hall. To make an appointment go to vitalant.org or contact Judy, 605-283-2430 or Carol, 605-283-2354. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. This could be a little girl in the ICU or a mother with Stage 3 leukemia. The entire process is very safe and very fast, and you will feel amazing knowing you potentially saved up to three people. Basic Requirements & Recommendations • Must be at least 16 years old • Wei...
The St. Paul's Congregational Church had an auction on Friday, July 26 in Hosmer. Ulmer Auction conducted the auction of the church real estate and contents. The church was sold to an out-of-state buyer....
South Dakota Senator John Thune stopped in Edmunds and McPherson County communities Friday, July 19. He visited with people in the Sylte office in Ipswich at 10:30 a.m. Later in the day he stopped in Hosmer and Roscoe. Sen. Thune said he likes to hear about what is going on and the needs of area residents. In Ipswich he heard from FEM Electric staff, Edmunds Co. Sheriff and Ipswich city and school officials....
Jeromy Loken’s arraignment hearing was held July 18 in the Edmunds County Courthouse with Judge Richard Sommers presiding. Loken entered a “not guilty” plea. The date for the jury trial has not been determined. Loken faces charges including rape of a child younger than 13, sexual exploitation of a minor and sexual contact with a child....
Hosmer and Vitalant will be sponsoring a Blood Drive on Tuesday, August 6 from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the Hosmer Fire Hall. To make an appointment go to vitalant.org or contact Judy, 605-283-2430 or Carol, 605-283-2354. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. This could be a little girl in the ICU or a mother with Stage 3 leukemia. The entire process is very safe and very fast, and you will feel amazing knowing you potentially saved up to three people. Basic Requirements & Recommendations • Must be at least 16 years old • Wei...
The Ipswich Commercial Club annual city-wide rummage sale is planned on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you would like to have your sale on the list/map contact Tena Gibson at the Tribune office in the mini-mall or call 605-426-6471. The deadline is July 30 to get your name on the list....
Fifty-four riders participated in the Roscoe Bike-A-Thon on July 17. In two hours the riders drove 707 miles in three routes. The Bike-A-Thon was a fundraiser for the summer youth program. Corbin Beyers collected the most pledges - $719.38. The top riders were: Hard Route - Tye Pietz, first, driving 37.5 miles; Brayden Heyne, second, 32.5 miles Medium Route - Jack Meier, first, 21 miles; Milo Meier, second, 20.25 miles Easy Route - Brooks Kilber, first, 10.5 miles; Clara Clark, second, 7...
Several 4-H members attended the baking workshop on July 17. The workshop was led by Bonnie Nehlich, 4-H Educator and assisted by Morgan Weisser. The bakers learned the proper way to measure liquid and solid ingredients. They also learned how they would need to display them when entering them at Achievement Days or the State Fair. Each member went home with the bars, cookies, or bread they made. A fun time was had by all, and everything tasted awesome. This was funded by the Edmunds County 4-H...
The Ipswich U.C.C. Church is planning their annual rummage and lunch sale on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Rolls, BBQs, hot dogs plus bars and beverages will be served. Dine in or carry out....
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $64,768,104 in grants and loans for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste projects in South Dakota. The $64,768,104 total consists of $768,000 in grants and $64,000,104 in low-interest loans, including $16,169,000 in principal forgiveness to be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. "I am pleased to announce this...
Governor Noem signed HB1127 during the 2023 Legislative Session approving a new grant program to support local volunteer fire departments purchase $5.0 million of personal protective Equipment (PPE). The Department of Public Safety (DPS) in partnership with the South Dakota Firefighters Association create the grant program to support local Volunteer Fire Departments (VFDs). DPS recently delivered a progress report to the Legislature’s interim committee on appropriations announcing 116 VFDs thus far have received $2.27 million in grant funding a...
The Edmunds County 4-H Secret Alumni is being held this year in conjunction with the 2024 Achievement Days. Clues are printed in this issue as well as the next two issues of the newspaper. Use the clues to determine who the “Secret 4-H Alumni” is. Send or bring your guess to the Extension Office. The “Secret 4-H Alumni” will be announced at the Tuesday, August 6 program before the premium sale starts. Week 1 Clues: • I was in 4-H for 10 years. • I held several offices as a club member. • I attended 4-H Camp at Richmond Lake. • I was on a Quiz...
Several members attended the Sewing Workshop on July 10. The workshop was led by Bonnie Nehlich, Edmunds County 4-H Educator. Assisting her were Morgan Weisser, Katie Osterman, and Sarah Wesch. The morning group made potholders or a microwave bowl and the afternoon group made a table runner. The members encountered several challenges while sewing, but all learned something and took home a finished project. This was funded in part by the Edmunds County 4-H Leaders Association....