Michael and Leah Murray, of Letcher, are proud to announce the arrival of their son, Wade Douglas Murray, born May 8th at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, Mitchell. He is welcomed home by a proud big sister Olivia (4) and watched over by his big brother and guardian angel, Samuel.
Grandparents are Tim and TerriAnn Murray, of Mitchell, and Doug and Holly Hansen, of Letcher.
…See a picture in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!
The CorTrust Bank ALM (Artesian, Letcher, Mt. Vernon) Community Foundation Board of Directors met recently to award its semi-annual grants. The following distribution was approved: Artesian Community Improvement Association (CIA) for $5,000 to be used towards improving and updating the kitchen in the Artesian Community Building.
The CorTrust Bank ALM Community Foundation is an organization formed to attract and distribute gifts of capital for community betterment. It was initially funded by CorTrust Bank with a match from the South Dakota Community Foundation for the benefit of the Artesian, Letcher and Mt. Vernon communities. The first grants were awarded in August 2000. Grant applications are considered based on several factors, including the potential benefit of the proposed project to the particular population to be served and to the community as a whole. The CorTrust Bank ALM Community Foundation has awarded over $130,000 since its inception.
The CorTrust Bank ALM Community Foundation encourages and welcomes donations, memorial gifts, bequests and gifts of capital. The income generated from investment of these funds is then made available for grants. Donors may restrict their gifts to certain types of grants or to certain communities, or they may designate them as unrestricted.
The CorTrust Bank ALM Community Foundation is managed by a Board of Directors that consists of people from the Artesian, Letcher and Mt. Vernon communities, as well as CorTrust Bank. The current members of the Board of Directors are Jeff Ebersdorfer from Artesian, Gibi Page from Fedora, Lori Kluth and Cheryl Hohbach from Mt. Vernon, Sherri Stekl and Janet Maeschen from Letcher, and Jeff Tiede, Barb Metzinger and Don Threadgold from CorTrust Bank. The Board meets twice a year to review grant applications. The next grant application deadline is Aug. 15. Applications and more information can be obtained from the CorTrust Banks in Artesian, Letcher and Mt. Vernon, or at www.sdcommunityfoundation.org/almfoundation
Arvid Olson, 90, of Sioux Falls and formerly of Woonsocket, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, at Heritage Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be at Eventide Cemetery in Woonsocket following the memorial service.
Arvid was born on Sept. 18, 1928, to Carl and Martha (Hemre) Olson in Madison. He graduated from Rutland High School. Arvid was united in marriage to Evelyn Baysinger on Sept. 13, 1950, in Pipestone, Minn. On Nov. 8, 1950, he was drafted into the United States Army and served two years in active duty and five years in the reserves.
Most of his adult life was spent in petroleum sales, which included 10 years in management. This involved being located in several different states. When he was semi-retired, he moved to Woonsocket and worked with his son, Craig, in the melon business. He always maintained an interest in politics, so he ran for a seat as a Sanborn County Commissioner and was elected to four terms. Evelyn preceded Arvid in death on July 15, 2015.
Arvid was active in his church organizations, where he served on several different boards. He enjoyed watching the Minnesota Vikings and Twins, playing cards and watching polka shows on Saturday evenings.
Arvid is survived by his children, Gloria (Jerry) Klaas of Woonsocket, Craig Olson (Julie Scott) of Sioux Falls and Doug (Kim) Olson of Sioux Falls; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brother, Marvin Olson of Madison; and sister, Berna Schaaf of Madison.
Arvid was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn; parents; daughter-in-law, Jill Olson; sister, Ruth Oftedahl; and two brothers, Bernard “Bud” Olson and Orville Olson.