A writing contest was held for Artesian’s 125th celebration. Students in the 6th through 12th grades from the Artesian area wrote essays entitled, “What Artesian Means to Me.” The winning entries can be read in the following article from the Sanborn Weekly Journal.
A Horizons meeting has been scheduled for July 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the church in Forestburg. Committee members will give updates and the upcoming graduation celebration will be planned.
Join the Horizons team!! 
On Friday, June 20th a ceremony was held in Pierre to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of the State Capitol. Over 200 Masons from across the state attended the event. Letcher’s own Masons Grand Master, Denny Robinson, rededicated the cornerstone. Click here to read about the celebration.
Due to the generosity of community members and their donations for the two community rummage sales that were held, the Good Stuff Committee was able to “Pay it Forward” to several other organizations. In addition to the money that was raised to help families and individuals in need, the leftover items were donated as follows: household items, books, etc. donated to Goodwill in Mitchell; women’s and kids’ clothing, games, toys, books, and bedding donated to the Mitchell Area Safehouse; 2 pair of crutches went to people doing physical therapy who have a need for them; and soccer-related items are being donated to the school’s soccer program. Thanks everyone!
May 4th - Mt. Pleasant Cemetery clean up in Artesian at 1:30 p.m. Contact: Wendy Peer at 527-2321
May 14th - Westlawn Cemetery/St. Scholastica Cemetery clean up in Letcher at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Sally Olson at 248-2393
May 17th - Town Clean Up in Letcher at 8:00 a.m. (meet at the Community Center) Contact: Mary Luckett at 248-2466
May 17th - Town Clean Up in Forestburg at 9:00 a.m. (meet at the ballpark) Contact: Margo Edwards at 495-4366
May 18th - Town Clean Up in Artesian at 1:00 p.m. Contact: Karen Lambert at 527-2265
May 31st - Community Rummage Sale at the old Forestburg gym starting at 8:30 a.m. Contact: Dawna Van Overschelde at 248-2419
June 8th - Art in the Garden in Letcher from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Contact: Cindy Gregg at 996-5402.
June 14th - City-wide rummage sales in Letcher. Contact: Tiffany Hoffman at 248-2235
June 28th - Paint SD work day at Missy Hoffman’s house in Letcher. Contact: Kim VanWalleghen at 248-2204
June 28th - Work day to paint Arlene Dorris’ house in Artesian. Contact: Karen Lambert at 527-2265
July 26th - Sanborn Central Horizons II Graduation Celebration at 7:00 p.m. at the 4-H Building in Forestburg.
If you have other dates to add to this list, just leave a comment and we’ll get those dates posted too.
Join Artesian as they celebrate their 125th Anniversary
July 4th, 5th & 6th, 2008
The Paint South Dakota project is scheduled for Saturday, June 28th in Letcher. The Letcher Community Club received a grant again this year and the recipient is Missy Hoffman.
Kim VanWalleghen and Carla Amick have been busy scraping and priming the house. Painting will begin at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning. BBQs, chips, and bars will be served for lunch and there will be drinks and water available.
If you have any questions, call Kim VanWalleghen (home 248-2204, cell 999-0014), Carla Amick (home 248-2278, cell 999-1859) or Sherri Stekl (home 248-2404, cell 999-1104).
See you Saturday!!!
The Paint South Dakota project in Letcher has been postponed until Saturday, June 28th. Missy Hoffman’s house in Letcher will be painted. If you would like to volunteer to help paint, contact Kim VanWalleghen at 248-2204.
Our communities have been saddened by the recent deaths of Codi Schoon Meier, formerly of Letcher, and Brian Enfield of Letcher as the result of a 2-vehicle accident. A benefit will be held in Letcher for the Meier and Enfield families on Saturday, June 21st. There are many events planned for all ages to participate in.
There will be a silent auction from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Letcher Community Center. Donations are being accepted for the silent auction if you would like to donate an item. A dodgeball tournament will he held at noon on Main Street. There will be a lawn mower poker run starting at 4:00 p.m. at Buckshot’s, along with a beanbag tournament and other activities at the Letcher Ballpark.
A free will offering picnic will be held at the ballpark from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Following the picnic, a dance will be held at the Letcher Ballpark from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. with Julio’s Hunger playing. Admission will be $5 with a $10 charge per cooler. 50/50 raffles will be held during intermissions.
For more information, contact Mary Ackman at 248-2446 or letchertown@santel.net. Donations can be mailed to Meier/Enfield Benefit, c/o 214 W. Main, Letcher SD 57359.
A pancake and sausage benefit will be held for Owen Ruml on Sunday, June 22nd from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Letcher Community Center. Proceeds will help defray expenses from a lengthy hospital stay and will be matched by Thrivent Financial. The event is sponsored by the Letcher American Legion and Auxiliary.