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Dan Lewis Agency

Dan Lewis is a “West River guy.”

“I like to be west of the river. It fits my lifestyle better and my beliefs,” he explained. “I fit in well with the conservative agriculture people of western South Dakota. We share the same values of honest hard work and like me, their belief in family is strong.”

Dan got to know and love western South Dakota as a kid growing up in Rapid City. He got to love farming visiting his mom’s family farm in eastern South Dakota. And after college he spent more than a decade working for his uncle and grandpa on Bonview Farms near Canova.

In the mid ’80s he had the opportunity to move back west to work for the Farmers Home Administration in Hot Springs. And in 1998, Dan quit working for the Farmers Home Administration and began working for his dad who owned the Lewis Insurance Agency.

“My dad started the agency 50 years ago this July.”

His dad, Elmer, turned 93 this year.

Dan’s son, Jake, also works for the agency. “We come from an ag background, so we understand how important it is to

Eide Family Continued from Page 13 what they are good at, her children develop confidence in themselves and their abilities.

“In society where sports are so important, it is important to have the confidence to say, ‘this is my thing,’ whatever that may be,” Eide said.

Bobbi agreed with her mom, adding through 4-H and FFA she has had the opportunity to connect with friends who have similar interests. “I get to share what I am passionate about with them and they understand me.” n

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have farm and ranch assets protected. It comes down to helping people. We want our clients’ to be successful,” Dan said. “We also have excellent support from our employee team. We have worked together a long time - Lisa Bader has been with us for nearly 30 years and Lawonza Montaque more than 15. We are fortunate!”

In 2013, Dan, had the opportunity to return to production agriculture when he, his wife, Amy (deceased) and sons, Jamie and Jake, purchased a ranch together near Rapid City.

Dan says he appreciates selling insurance as a Farmers Union agent because of the stability and quality products the company provides his clients. “Famers Union is a good, stable company, with the resources and stability behind them that our customers appreciate. Ag people in western South Dakota don’t like changes or surprises.”

In addition to helping agriculture producers protect their assets, Dan and Jake invest in the rural communities they work in, donating to many 4-H youth shows and the Black Hills Stock Show.

“We try to give back whenever we can,” Dan said. n

Contact Info: 605-391-7090 • email: Dan.Lewis@FUMIC.com

Farmers Union Signs Available

Show your Farmers Union spirit with a special Farmers Union sign. Available for a limited time, the sign makes a fun addition to the farm driveway, the side of a barn or even a statement piece in the house. The cost per sign is $10 or free with a five-year or greater membership to Farmers Union. To get yours today, contact Membership Specialist Kelli Peterson at 605-352-6761 ext 116 or at kpeterson@sdfu.org.

Dear Rocky and Tom, The Avon Public Library staff and Board of Directors can’t thank you enough for the incredible job you did at our ‘Are you a Farm Safety Hero?’ summer reading program on July 26. You were both so good with the kids, and they are still very excited about all they learned that day.

Speaking of that day, did you know it was our biggest turnout EVER?! Yes, we had 86 children register, plus dozens of parents, grandparents, teen helpers, board members, staff, and others from the community on hand to learn about farm safety on July 26.

It must be gratifying to know you are making such a difference in the lives of South Dakota children. Thank you for all the good work you do.

~ Warmest regards, Mary Hurd, Avon Public Library Board President

Thank you for sponsoring my award for the Clark County Prospect show.

~ Elizabeth Albrecht

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German Pancakes

¼ c. butter

1 c. milk