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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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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and U.S. Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) today announced their legislation, the Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act, is heading to the president’s desk to be signed into law.
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The Charles Mix County 4-H Achievement Days are here— August 2, 5, and 6. Achievement Days are held at the 4-H Center/ Fairgrounds in Lake Andes. Remember to come and join us for the 4-H BBQ Friday, August 5th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pork sandwiches, beans, chips, lemonade, and Root Beer floats will be served. We look forward to seeing you at the fair!
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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).
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The Wagner Waves swim team competed in Platte for the James Valley Swimming League championship meet on Thursday and Friday, July 14th and 15th. Trophies were given for placings first through fourth in each age group, but the team placed several kids. Ellie Leines placed fourth, Willow Soukup placed 6th, and Avieleigh Slaba placed 16th in the 6 and under girls' group, and Maverick Kafka placed 6th for the boys' group. Windsor Soukup took home first place for boys' 8 and under, and Brandon Frei placed 8th. Ronan Hollmann also participated in the championship meet. Kennedi Cuka received third place, Audrey Gabel took fourth, and Collins Kafka placed 14th for the girls' 8 and under age group. In the 9 and 10 year old group of boys, Koy Kjeldgaard placed second, Grayson Knebel placed third, and Cooper Slaba placed fourth. Isaiah Moad and Cooper Kafka tied for 11th place. Chasen Simonsen also participated in the meet. Clarah Soukup placed second, Emma Turner placed third, and Hallie Roberts placed 14th for girls. Also participating in the meet in this age group was Aaliyah Youngstrom, Lydia Frei, Lauren Von Eschen, Raelynn Van Duysen, and Ava Turner. Radek Kotab placed third in the 11 and 12 year old age group for boys, and Connor Gabel placed 10th, Ethan Gabel placed 17th, Robert Frei placed 18th, and Jaxton Hill placed 20th. In the girls' age 11 and 12 age group, Tegan Langdeaux placed 6th, Brianna Fuchs placed 8th, Eva Kjeldgaard placed 17th, and Taelyn Knebel placed 18th. Emmalyn Leines also participated in the championship meet in this age group. Shea Kjeldgaard placed first overall for 13-14 year old boys. Presley Slaba placed 8th and Jessica Barnett placed 12th for girls. Ryan Langdeaux also competed in the meet. Jackson Rolston placed first overall for the 15 and 16 year old boys; Kya Kjeldgaard tied for first place, Madi Knebel tied for third, and McKenzie Fuchs placed 8th for the girls. DJ Schroeder placed first overall for the 17 and 18 year old boys' group. Gannon Knebel placed first in the boys' open category, and Cadee Nelson placed second in the girls' open group.
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The July 20th Rotary meeting began with a delicious steak meal prepared by Super Foods. Rotarian Scott McAdaragh did an excellent job with the steaks. There were no guests present as we normally do not have a program for steak day. The losing attendance team, which was the Brunsing Team paid for all the steaks which is our customary way of enjoying a meal and encouraging the losing team to do better!
Read moreAmerican Legion Greer Post #11 held its monthly meeting on July 21st, 2022 at the Post Home with 26 members in attendance. Commander Rados introduced John Crisman, who presented a very interesting story about his relative, Tony Skorpik. Skorpik was a WWII veteran who served in the Army Air Corps. He was shot down over Austria and was held as a prisoner of war for 10 months. Commander Rados thanked John for sharing his story and also thanked the cooks for the outstanding meal. Commander Clayton Rados then called the members to attention. Chaplain Donald Kotab gave the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion was recited by all members. Commander Rados then called the meeting to order.
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