By Brandon Bennett
STURGIS—Sturgis Brown High School and Post 33 Baseball are selling fireworks in the lot adjacent to Lynn’s Dakotamart as a fundraiser for things they need.
R.J. Royer said the teams are working together since one board oversees both programs. “The fireworks company Bellinos reached out to a bunch of athletic programs in the area, and asked if they wanted to run the stand as a fundraiser, so they supply all the fireworks, set up the tents and the permits and we get 15 percent of everything we sell,”said Royer.
Sales started on June 27 and will continue until July 5, the last day fireworks can legally be sold in South Dakota.
Sales are a little behind last year, when they raised $100,000. Team members and their parents are required to work together at the stand which is open from 8 am to 10 pm and 8 am to 11 pm Friday and Saturday.
“Parents man the registers and the kids stock tables and bag purchases, so it’s a team effort,” said Royer. “Stop on by and tell your friends.”
