Sherlyn Povondra
Sherry Povondra
Sherry is a fourth generation resident of one of the founding pioneers of Tabor, SD. She remains dedicated to the community which she calls home. She grew up on a farm, attended a rural one room school, graduated from Tabor High School and earned a secondary degree in business education with an emphasis in Library Science from the University of South Dakota at Springfield.
After marrying Dennis, Sherry went to work for the Gregory School District and the Gregory Times-Advocate. Later she moved back to Tabor and worked for the newly established B-Y Rural Water System. As their first employee, she organized the original record keeping and accounting system for the district. After 13 years working at the water district, she became a stay-at-home Mom for their son Mark. Thereafter she worked at CorTrust Bank in Tabor and retired after 27 years.
In 1989, the State of South Dakota was celebrating its centennial. Sherry coordinated, along with several other volunteers, a public library for a “lasting legacy project.” She continues to function as Chairperson for the Library Board and is the librarian every Wednesday afternoon. This is truly a Legacy that will live on for future generations providing historical information about the Tabor community.
Community involvement has been an important part of her life and has been actively involved behind the scenes and as well as holding leadership positions. She continues to stay active and involved in St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church/Altar Society, American-Legion Auxiliary, FCSLA Life Fraternal Insurance, Czech Heritage Preservation Society, Inc., Tabor Chamber of Commerce, Czech Days, Tabor Development, and the Lakeport Church restoration. Sherry earned the FCSLA Life National Fraternalist of the Year award in 2015 and in 2019. Sherry, and her husband Dennis, received the Ben Black Elk Award from South Dakota Tourism for their involvement in Czech Days. Sherry is an outdoors enthusiast, loves to read and enjoys spending time with her family.