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After COVID-19 put a halt to things like Girls State last summer, they are able to convene and start these types of activities up again. This year Sanborn County will have four delegates attending the 75th Annual American Legion Auxiliary South Dakota Girls State program on the campus of the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. The program will take place May 31 through June 5.

Representing the Woonsocket American Legion Auxiliary Post 29 is Dilyn Brooks, a junior at Woonsocket High School, and the daughter of John and Liz Brooks of Woonsocket and MaryFrances Bruce, also a junior at WHS, who is the daughter of Charlotte Bruce and Jason Bruce of Woonsocket.

Representing the Letcher Tormey-Stach Unit 93 Auxiliary is Dayton Easton, a junior at Sanborn Central High School. She is the daughter of JD and Jenny Easton of Letcher. Also representing the Letcher unit is Shania Cornelius, a junior at Sanborn Central, and the daughter of Greg and Jeanette Cornelius of Forestburg.

Letcher Tormey-Stach Unit 93 President Sandi Ruml announced the following winners of the Poppy Poster contest:

Class I – first, Kaylee Adams; second, Kelly Wilson; third, Cailie Roth;

Class II – first, Isabel Wurtz; second, Landree Zoss; third,  Carley Edwards;

Class III – first, Keith Wurtz; second – Savannah Wurtz; third – Michael Wurtz.

They were judged by Jane Amick. A cash prize is given to all the winners.

Poppy posters were also judged for Artesian Jackson Hall Post 47. The Class I, grade 2 and 3, winner was Ayden Kaiser, and the Class II, grade 4 and 5, winner was McKenzie Uecker.

The Units thank all who participated and the teachers for their help.

…See a picture in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!

The Letcher Fire Department hosted their annual Poker Tournament at the Letcher Community Center on Saturday evening. A large group was in attendance and enjoyed a meal of soup and sandwiches with desserts. Winners included Tim Pierson – high hand, Bob Steckel – third place, Carter Star –  second place and Harvey Fouberg – first place.

…See a picture of the winners in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!

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