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On Wednesday, May 25th, we stopped by the Ft. Pierre Game, Fish, & Parks licensing office. Betsy and I were on the way to visit rancher friends where I have hunted for the past 53 years. I told the Game & Fish people that I was a technological klutz, and that I was having trouble submitting my deer license application on my computer. They told me that the system was broken down and gave me a hard copy application. One thing I read on that application really bothered me and I’ll quote it. “NOTE: In 2023, all applications must be submitted on line.”
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The YST Law enforcement auxiliary gym in Lake Andes came alive during this past week of June 6-10 with the dancing feet of tiny tots and older youth under the enthusiastic teaching of Jackie Bird. Jackie is a loved performer and a grandmother who brings alive Native designs, songs, stories, hoop dancing and special performances. Her last visit was at the 17th Annual Waterlily Storytelling Institute in March 2022 at Andes Central.
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If your children missed Summer Programming at the Library last week it is not too late to join us! In order to attend the Incentive trip in Yankton at the conclusion of programming a student must attend 21 of the 30 sessions and complete a summer reading program. The subject of the programming is as follows: Mondays-Gardening Activities, Tuesdays-Food and Fun Activities, Wednesdays – Craft Day, Thursdays- STEAM activities, Fridays -Movie Day and Find a Book for the Weekend Activities.
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If you haven’t noticed there have been some big changes going on at the Lake Andes Farmers Coop. Land and a building have been cleared to allow for a new 116 foot outdoor scale. The scale has been set in place and the Coop plans to have it operational for small grain harvest in a few weeks. Deb Cooney, general manager stated, “The old scale just wasn’t able to handle the bigger trucks and the tight turn coming off the scale. It has served its purpose and it is time to move on to something more accessible for the farmers. In many cases, trucks had to back out of the scale causing traffic congestion and creating a risk for a traffic accident. We designed the new scale and entrance points with safety in mind and to provide the most efficient flow for grain trucks during harvest. The coop also in stalled new Wayne Fueling Pumps in late May. The pumps are digital and available 24 -7, and run off of a preprogrammed key fob. The pumps provide an easy convenient way for coop members to fuel up anything from a car, to a boat , to a semi. Stop by the office to see if you are eligible for a fuel key and remember we pay a patronage!"
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Lake Andes Fire Department did a presentation at the 4-H Safety Day. Courtesy photo.
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