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President Bryan Slaba was present at Rotary on September 30th for our last meeting in the third quarter of our Rotary year. Attendance is still running around 12 members. We are hoping the Coronavirus slows down soon so all our members feel comfortable attending our meetings.

I recently got to enjoy one of my favorite days of the year in South Dakota, the annual Buffalo Roundup. I appreciate each and every day that I have the privilege to serve you as governor, but the day of the Buffalo Roundup is truly special.

If you drive around the country you will find dust filled skies as the farmers are hard at work as they begin combining their bean and corn fields.

The Wagner Municipal Airport received a Federal Grant under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to construct a 4 unit T-Hangar. The funds received for the project are 90% Federal, 5% State contributions from the Aeronautics Trust Fund, and the City is responsible for the final 5% of the project.

Lake Andes-Charles Mix County farmers have a high number of farms enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage – Individual Program (ARC-IC).

Farm owners have a one-time opportunity to update PLC yields of covered commodities on the farm, regardless of Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC)program election. The deadline to request a PLC yield update is September 30, 2020.

In our COVID-19 environment, people who regularly take prescription drugs for chronic conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure may be wondering what will happen with their refills.

Ravinia Fire Department held their Annual Smoker Saturday night serving Mountain Oysters, Ham and a fun evening . Photos by Barb Pechous

Jessica Hegge of Platte has officially announced she is running for a District 21 State Representative seat in the upcoming general election on November 3rd. District 21 includes Charles Mix, Gregory, and Tripp counties and a portion of Bon Homme county.

Greer Unit# 11, American Legion Auxiliary met at 8:00 on September 17 at the post home with eight members present. The meeting was called to order by President Juanita Stone. Chaplain Marge Stone opened with prayer, followed by all reciting the Pledge of allegiance and Auxiliary Preamble.