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It is no mistake that when Thomas Jefferson declared all men are endowed with the “right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” LIFE came first. The Constitution clearly delegates defending the lives and safety of the people to the government as its chief role.

This week marked one year since President Biden took office. I wish I could say happy anniversary, but it isn’t that happy. Let’s be honest, it’s been a bumpy ride. I’m not somebody who just complains.

YST cleans up flooded area by Lake Andes in front of the housing area. Photo by Barb Pechous

MATTHEW 6: 24 " No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other, or else he will hold to the one, and despise he other, ye cannot serve God and mammon."(KJV) The whole world is presently undecided as to who they will serve.

Riata Bultje, Andes Central’s FFA Secretary & SD District IV Secretary, attended the SD FFA Legislative Breakfast & District Officer training in Fort Pierre last week.

MITCHELL, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University recently released its fall 2021 dean’s list which includes 299 university students. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 on a four-point scale.

With tempatures reaching 50 degrees last week many fisherman took advantage of these warm temps and were out on the water. Photo by Barb Pechous

The Bon Homme Community choir is making preparations for this years Easter Cantata. This years Cantata is titled "Closer to the Cross" celebrating the Journey of Christ. Combining old and new music with excellent narration to make a meaningful Cantata.

Plans are being finalized for a presentation by Starr Chief Eagle on February 10.

The Wagner Community Memorial Hospital-Avera sponsored an 11th annual 8th Grade Career Fair on Thursday, January 20 at the Wagner National Guard Armory.