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Coats and other winter clothing donated for the Pine Ridge Reservation at Susan’s Books and Gifts. Coat drive organizer and president of the nonprofit Whiteclay Makerspace stated hundreds, estimating 700-800, of coats were donated.

Coats and other winter clothing donated for the Pine Ridge Reservation at Susan’s Books and Gifts. Coat drive organizer and president of the nonprofit Whiteclay Makerspace stated hundreds, estimating 700-800, of coats were donated.

Hamilton County gives hundreds of coats to Pine Ridge Reservation

Hamilton County residents have given $290 and hundreds of coats for the Oglala Lakota (Sioux) tribe at the Pine Ridge Reservation located at the border of Nebraska and South Dakota over New Years’ weekend, according to coat drive organizer and nonprofit president Jon Ruybalid.
Courtesy Photo Chad Rykhoek poses with Shaun Williams at the book signing event at Susan’s Books and Gifts on Oct. 12. Rykhoek stated he hopes his story is inspiring to young athletes.

Courtesy Photo Chad Rykhoek poses with Shaun Williams at the book signing event at Susan’s Books and Gifts on Oct. 12. Rykhoek stated he hopes his story is inspiring to young athletes.

Play writing: authors sign books at Susan’s

Former college basketball player Chad Rykhoek was at Susan’s Books and Gifts in Aurora last week signing copies of his 2019 book “College Basketball: A Player’s Perspective” along with co-author, mother Teri (Lee) Crisco.
Craig Ratzlaff, left, and Darrell Schmidt helped load up food for families in need at Saturday’s  holiday distribution at the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

Craig Ratzlaff, left, and Darrell Schmidt helped load up food for families in need at Saturday’s holiday distribution at the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

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Food for the holidays a relief Bags filled with food fit for a holiday meal brought smiles to people on both sides of the table Saturday at the Hamilton County Food Pantry.