Opinion

We have all had to deal with bullies throughout our lives, and I have had my share. One fall day, coming home from school, I saw two guys from my third-grade class beating up on a smaller kid and was moved to step in to help.

Our SDGF&P Department has received a petition that will be considered in the coming September commissioner’s meeting that deals with riflescopes on muzzleloader rifles.

This year has been tough for South Dakotans. The storms this spring brought destruction to homes, businesses, roads, and communities throughout the state. Unprecedented flooding made it difficult for farmers and ranchers to get into fields.

MATTHEW 16:6 "Then Jesus said unto them, take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducee's.

When President Trump was elected, he promised to fight for American workers by putting into place strong, fair trade deals. He has worked hard to deliver on that promise.

Prior to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act becoming law in December 2017, the last time any kind of comprehensive tax reform legislation made it to a president’s desk was the same year “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and “Platoon” hit the big screen.

I’m back in South Dakota for the August work period. While I don’t believe Congress should be adjourning with so many critical issues facing our country, I wanted to give you an update on my work so far, seven months into my first term.

The Wagner Rotary Club met for its weekly meeting on Wednesday, July 24th and were served a deliciousmealbyGeriMcAdargahand Margaret Mach. These two ladies turn out such wonderful meals plus cold beverages, coffee, and a different dessert each week.

Disability benefits are available for Navy Veterans who served offshore in Vietnam. Blue Water Navy Veterans are now entitled to a presump¬tion of service connection for conditions related to Agent Orange exposure.

Last week’s July 17th column covered the first segment of our Wollaston adventure. I fished with my longtime friend, Art Jones, his son, Scott, and grandson, Carter. We drove to Saskatchewan’s Lake Wollaston, and we stayed with Wilderness Family Outfitters.