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Earlier this week Betsy and I drove to Mitchell to visit with some dear friends. We met in their backyard, maintained a safe distance, and enjoyed a splendid reunion. We ordered a carryout pizza from Little Caesar’s for lunch. Among the many topics of conversation was a pair of wood ducks that visited their backyard in search of a possible nesting site. Another topic was a newly discovered fishing hole.
Read moreMATTHEW 4:1 "Then was Jesus led of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil." (KJV) We find in the next verses 2-10 that Jesus was tempted by the devil. He was tempted by the devil in the very same way as he tempted Eve in the Garden. He used the same method in the three ways, the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life.
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Erin Tobin and Lee Qualm are running for the District 21 Senate seat. Erin, a west river rancher’s wife, and her husband have 2 children in elementary school and is a certified nurse practitioner. Lee, a farmer and rancher from west of Platte, has been in the SD House of Representatives for 8 years. He has term-limited out and is hoping that voters will send him across the hall to the Senate Chamber.
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With a Coronavirus vaccine a year away, we seniors will probably be practicing social distancing well into the next year. I asked the SDGF&P Dept. about drawing a big game license and then not feeling comfortable about using it when the season rolls around. I received a prompt reply from Chris Hull of the Department. He told me that the commissioners are well aware of the situation, and that licenses, all well as preference points, will be refunded to those not comfortable with the situation. I must say that I was pleased with his reply.
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Erin Tobin and Lee Qualm are running for the District 21 Senate seat. Erin, a west river rancher’s wife, and her husband have 2 children in elementary school and is a certified nurse practitioner. Lee, a farmer and rancher from west of Platte, has been in the SD House of Representatives for 8 years. He has term-limited out and is hoping that voters will send him across the hall to the Senate Chamber.
Read moreToday we are hearing very much about COVID-19 virus. TV, radio and newspapers and so on are mentioning negative points of this virus. But one thing that is positive about COVID-19 is that it makes people realize that life could end unexpected.
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In the past, I have been outspoken about my disdain for high tech long range sniping as a means of hunting. As this so-called sport becomes increasingly popular, I have not changed that opinion.
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