By Jolene Farley
A community auction and pork loin feed is planned Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Valley Springs American Legion Hall to benefit victims of the flood waters that swept through the town Tuesday, June 12.
Residents Roger and Kathy Larsen spearheaded the fund-raiser, but many others are donating their time or goods.
Auctioneers Spencer Jacobson, Valley Springs, and Bob Julson, Sherman, have donated their services for the auction.
The Valley Springs Fire Department will cook and serve pork loin sandwiches and help with the auction.
The Beaver Valley Lutheran Church Quartet "Straight From the Heart" will perform.
The 12 families most severely effected by the water carried no flood insurance. Damage estimates were not large enough for the federal government to step in with disaster funds, according to Kathy Larsen.
"These people are without a lot of things and no help," said Kathy.
A clothing and furniture drive immediately after the fire was enormously successful. The drive was finally shut down because of lack of space, according to Kathy.
Leftover clothing from the drive was donated to the Children's Inn and the YMCA in Sioux Falls.
Some auction items have already been dropped off, but the Larsens hope many more donations are on the way. For more information on how to donate contact Roger or Kathy at (605) 757-6583.
Lutheran Brotherhood, Eastern Sioux Falls Branch #8605 will match the funds raised from the benefit.