Over 75 people participated in the Letcher Cure For Cancer 5K Walk/Run held this past Saturday, June 12. Walkers, runners, stroller riders, and bike riders attended and completed the event in conjunction with Letcher Alumni Weekend and Letcher Fun Day. All proceeds from the 5K Run/Walk will be given to Cure Kids Cancer in memory of Tanna Kingsbury and in honor of Paisley King.
…To read more about and see more pictures of the day, pick up this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!
The South Dakota High School Rodeo Association regional qualifying rodeos began this past weekend in Huron. Mason Moody of Letcher won the bull riding competition, got fourth place in team roping with his partner, Seth Gaikowski of Waubay, and got 10th in calf roping all in Saturday’s competition. He also went back and won the bull riding event in Sunday’s rodeo.
In addition to Moody’s performances in the rodeo events, Hannah Dickson, a senior at Sanborn Central, brought in the American flag on horseback for Saturday’s competition. Dickson has recently joined the National Guard and was wearing her uniform as she displayed the flag for the events.
…See pictures in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!
A good crowd of about 75 attended the Letcher American Legion Post 93 Memorial service on Monday. Speaker Jean Morrison gave an interesting talk about Arlington National Cemetery.
Auxiliary President Sandi Ruml and Chaplin Pat Nelson did a Memorial ceremony for departed member Clara Wise. District 6 is comprised of 19 towns in the area and lost 34 Auxiliary members last year. Clara was a vital part of the Auxiliary and will forever be remembered for her famous baked beans.
Pastor Tim Pulkrabeck led the opening prayer and benediction. Morgan Hoffman and Caleb Kneen read “In Flanders Fields” and “America’s Answer.” Alexis Kelly played taps after the color guard fired their military salute. Rolls and coffee were served following the service for a free will donation. They were donated by Shirley Enfield and Buckshots.
…See a picture in the June 4 issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!