Community events mark end of summer West River South Dakota

By Heather Senn of Opal, S.D.
Aug 24, 2023
Aug 24, 2023

CW Senn (1).JPG — Sen Red Angus took reserve grand champion in the pen of three show in Faith, S.D., with their seedstock bred heifers.
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By Heather Senn of Opal, S.D.

Phew! What a whirlwind the last two weeks have been. I can’t believe it is time for an update already for you all. Now, where to start.

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CW Senn (3).JPG — The Senn kids participate in the Faith Stock Show and Rodeo parade with their Faithopoly-themed float.
Submitted photo

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CW Senn (2).JPG — Jerry Hammerquist of Caputa, S.D., stands with his grand champion pen of three at the Faith Livestock Show.
Submitted photo

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Heather runs West River’s Senn Red Angus with husband Jerry where they raise registered and commercial cows. Their six kids are a big part of the operation, learning and growing as they help on the ranch, See more photos with this report at tristateneighbor.com.