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PIERRE, SD – The South Dakota Department of Health today announced that cities, counties, and tribes can apply, or reapply, to obtain state grant funding to help control mosquito populations and prevent the spread of West Nile Virus (WNV) in their local communities. The grant amount available for 2024 is $500,000.

Cards of Thanks

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Thank God’s little helpers from Zion Lutheran and Americal Lutheran Churches for the great singing and wonderful May baskets. Bev Johnson .

Community Clipboard

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THURSDAY, MAY 9 • Johnson-Peterson Unit #179 of the American Legion Auxiliary meets @ Kennebec, 7 pm SUNDAY, MAY 12 • Johnson-Peterson Legion Pancake Brunch @ Reliance Legion Hall, 9 am-1 pm TUESDAY, MAY 28 • VBS @ Presho American Lutheran Church, 9 am – Noon.

Civic Group Reports

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AUXILIARY NEWS Johnson-Peterson Unit #179 of the American Legion Auxiliary The Johnson-Peterson Unit #179 of the American Legion Auxiliary of Kennebec-Reliance held their regular meeting on Thursday, April 11,2024, at the Community Center in Kennebec, with President Karon Bishop; calling the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Chaplain, Sharon Oliveria read the opening prayer from the Legionette.

Learning to adapt after a stroke

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Working as an RN in inpatient rehab, I am often called upon to care for patients who have had a cerebrovascular accident, or more commonly called a stroke. I have observed that every stroke patient experiences a unique combination of symptoms but the one of the most important tasks they accomplish in rehab is learning how to be adaptable.

12th Annual Scavenger’s Journey June 21, 22 & 23

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Scavenger’s Journey organizers are excited for the 2024 event! Started in 2012, Scavenger’s Journey was modeled after similar successful events. Scavenger’s Journey seeks to promote commerce in small communities by holding city-wide garage sales, hosting flea markets, and showcasing local community groups and businesses.