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September is National Library Card Month. The library is hoping for a successful drive to double the amount of library cards that the library has now which is 318 card holders. During the week of September 19 the library plans to present a healthy snack to the elementary classroom at Andes Central who has the most library card holders. Remember there is no charge to register for a library card. Students and teachers at Andes Central qualify, even if you don’t live in the district. Parents/Guardians who have children enrolled at Andes Central also qualify. If you live outside the city limits and do not have children enrolled at Andes Central there is a one time $10 charge for a library card. Adults need to bring a form of ID to sign up for a library card.
Read morePresident Rachel Woods rang the Rotary Bell on Wednesday, September 14th for our Noon Meeting. She introduced one guest, Amy Yost, wife of Superintendent Max Yost who was her program. Rotarian Bill Heermann offered up a prayer for the beautiful day, our food, and for help for our Rotarians to go about helping and pleasing others in our Wagner Community.
Read moreSomeone asked me recently, “Whydosomeruralcommunities “thrive,” and some don’t?” I have pondered that question manytimesandhaveproduced many answers. But after much deliberation, I will reduce it to one word…resilience.
Read more1. Know your tractor. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using the equipment and always keep your equipment in good condition. 2. Use ROPS and seat belt whenever and wherever applicable. Foldable ROPS should be folded down only when absolutely necessary and folded back up and locked as soon as possible. Don’t wear the seatbelt when the ROPS is folded. Most tractor fatalities are caused by overturns. 3. Be familiar with your terrain and work area. Walk the area first and identify any debris or obstacles that might hinder safe driving. Use extra caution on slopes, slow down for all turns and stay off the highway when possible. 4. Never start an engine in a closed shed or garage. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, which is colorless, odorless and deadly. 5. Always keep your PTO properly shielded. Make a habit to walk around your tractor and PTO driven implement, never over, through or between the tractor and implement, especially if either is running. The PTO rotates with enough speed and strength to kill you. 6. Keep your hitches low and always on the drawbar. Or else, your tractor could flip over backwards. safety first, then take your time and do it right.
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