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a family. So we said ‘Welcome to our family.’ And she loves it here,” Ronae said.
Ron spends a good amount of time helping get Dalton and Tammy to their activities and appointments. “We’re in a pretty happy spot right now. Some of Dalton’s friends come out here to visit. Life revolves around Dalton and Tammy. She and I have a project a couple of times a week where we go out on our golf cart and pick up sticks. It’s never-ending with an old grove like ours,” he said. Birdhouse remodeling has also been neverending. “Right now, the waiting list for birdhouses is full. We’re not looking for business,” he joked. Their yard and grove are home to approximately 100 birdhouses. They regularly give tours to friends and neighbors. Are there birds in all of them? “Not yet,” said Dalton.
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A collection of little birdhouses hung on the branches of an old log.
The United Brethren in Christ church building in Milltown was constructed in 1880.
FAITH, DETERMINATION AND A SENSE OF HUMOR AT MILLTOWN’S UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH
By Bob Fitch
Faith and determination were hallmarks of the pioneers who moved to the barren prairies of Dakota. Faith and determination are also hallmarks of the United Brethren in Christ Church in Milltown, S.D.
The Milltown congregation stands alone as the only outpost of the United Brethren in Christ (UBC) in South Dakota. Milltown UBC has stood the test of time over the course of more than 140 years of existence in this unincorporated town. The Hutchinson County village has a population of about 10. The church has weekly services even though there are only 11 enrolled members. The numbers might say “it’s time to shut the doors,” but the faith and determination of the members and regular attendees keep the Milltown UBC going strong as a gathering spot for the faithful. “God’s hand is on this church. He has His reasons for keeping us going,” said Dennis Schutt, a long-time member. “We firmly believe that’s what God wants and God has a plan for us.” The Milltown UBC has been part of Darlene Juhnke’s life since she was an infant. She has fond memories of Christmas programs when the sanctuary was elaborately decorated under the supervision of Beulah Muchmore. Darlene started teaching in the summer Bible school when she was in high school, and she and her husband were married at the United Brethren church.
