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This week brings dangerous temps to the area, especially on Tuesday, where the peak heat index values were estimated near 100 to 106 degrees.
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The National American Soybean Association met in Washington D.C. the week of July 11th through July 14th. Avons, Tanner Hento was among the members that got to make the trip. The organization met to discuss the concerns and hopes for the next Farm Bill that will be decided on in 2023. Each respective state had the opportunity to meet with their respective representatives in Congress. The South Dakota ASA team compromised of Drew Pe terson, Tanner Hento and Jordan Scott. They had the opportunity to take the trip to have a handson experience in shaping the next farm bill. These individuals were able to meet with John Thune, Mike Rounds, as well as Dusty Johnson to voice the concerns for the average South Dakota soybean grower. The group will be back again in March of next year to hear the updates Congress has in regards to the 2023 Farm Bill, and to discuss with our representatives any additional concerns or topics that may have came up since the last visit.
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[Jesus said:] “Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds! …Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.” (Luke 12:24, 27 ESV).
Read moreFeeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Friday, Aug. 26 at the Scotland Community Church at 8:45 a.m.; the Tyndall Fire Hall at 10:30 a.m. and at the Avon Fire Hall at 12 noon. This will continue to be a “drive-thru” distribution.
Read moreThe South Dakota Department of Human Services has partnered with GetSetUp to offer thousands of interactive online classes, free, to South Dakota residents 60+.
Read moreThe Johann and Hilje Brandt reunion was held on July 10, at Zion Lutheran Church. They had 13 children and 11 lived to adulthood. There were 63 people served at the noon meal. States: IN, AZ, CO, IA, OK and SD supplied relatives.
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