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Dear Editor: It was reported in the paper that the Friends of Rail to Trail received 200K to do a feasibility study on the rail to trail project. I called Pierre to see what group of taxpayers this money comes from. When we buy gas we pay 18.4 cents a gallon federal tax. Most of us think this money will be used to build or repair roads. Special interest groups have lobbied to divert part of this tax money to special interest groups pet projects. This is a perfect example of many taxpayers paying the bill on a project that only benefits a few. Friends have to raise a local match of 45K. The Commissioners of Charles Mix and Bon Homme County have voted NOT to support this project. In my opinion, this project will never be built until they receive our support. The main reason I don't support this project is the liability issue. Before you donate to the 45K fund, do your homework.
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One thing I always do before the spring turkey season opens, is to do some pre-season scouting, to locate some of the areas that held the flocks of birds in the past, with each flock having several adult gobblers, juvenal and mature gobblers.
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There aren’t many things in the outdoors that I haven’t tried, including scuba diving, bear hunting, predator calling, antelope, trapping and so much more.
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As winter progresses, there are changes going on below the ice, forcing the fish to new locations and as this happens, their behavior changes.
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What makes a good student? Ibelieveagoodstudent has many great qualities. Some of the qualities a good student would have, is turning in work on time, actively participatinginclassdiscussion, andgettinggoodgrades. Ifastudentisturningintheir workontime,thismeansthe student cares about their grade, and they can succeed. When a student is actively participating in the class discussion, they are learning another way that will help them succeed in being a good student. Lastly, when a studentistryinginclassesto strive for good grades this is makinganimpactonthem.It opensupmoreopportunities for the student in the future. I think that all of these qualities make a good student. These types of students are going to make it far in life, and help them in the future.
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The way the weather has been for the Last few days, I’d swear that spring has as arrived, even though We have thirty-five days of the winter left.
Read moreDear Editor: Wednesday, February 22nd the Senate Transportation Committee will meet at 7:45am in room 423 at our capitol and S 701 will be heard. S 701 is a Senate Resolution in Support of Rebuilding the Wagner SD Hwy 46 with four lanes. Those who are able are encouraged to come to Pierre and testify before the committee.
Read moreRecently Senate Resolution 701 in Support of Reconstruction of Wagner 4 lanes was introduced By Senator Shawn Bordeaux. This resolution clearly states the facts and concerns of the stakeholders who utilize the current Highway 46 four lane through Wagner. We encourage supporters of the four lane to make two calls to the Senate Floor at 605 773 3821 from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday noon and early next week. On the first call leave a message thanking Senator Shawn Bordeaux for sponsoring SR 701 and a message for Senator Erin Tobin to testify for SR 701. For the second call leave a message for Senator Casey Crabtree and Senator Reynold Nesiba to tell them to support Senate Resolution 701. They are the Senate Majority and Minority Leaders.
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