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1. 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.

Thanksgiving dinner is great, but how do you beat fresh tomatoes and corn on the cob? Now for the rest of my thoughts. Toward the end of July, a man drowned while launching his boat in the Pierre area. His truck and trailer were found on the boat ramp, and his empty boat was found in the river.

Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic.

PSALM 68:19 "Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the Lord of our salvation, Selah." (KJV) Many people only think of God when they are in trouble or need something. Many do not consider God most of the time. They go about their day without considering God at all.

The recent events in our Nation have brought the continuing Civil Rights Movement to the forefront. The library has received four selections - one non-fiction, three fiction based on the Civil Rights Movement across the globe.

Andes Central School board gathered for a special meeting Monday, August 17. Classes were scheduled to begin on Thursday, August 20 but due to the increase in numbers of positive COVID-19 cases in Charles Mix County it was decided to postpone the opening to Thursday, August 27. Photo by Barb Pechous

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission finalized their proposal to decrease the number of licenses available for the 2020 and 2021 fall turkey hunting seasons.

During the 2020 South Dakota Legislative Session, the legislature created a provision to allow for nonresident landowners to be eligible for west river deer and firearm antelope licenses for their own land.

The Game, Fish and Parks Commission removed the $20 administrative fee for lost or destroyed licenses, permits or game tags. However, the license agent’s fee established by SDCL 41-6-66.1 will still be charged by license agents and the department.

WHEN SHOULD WE CLAIM OUR BENEFITS? We served overseas for several years, not earning many quarters for Social Security. However, we have made sure that we paid in over time so we can receive a benefit, but it will not amount to much.