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Bethesda Butler Parish, Bristol

Bethesda Butler Parish, Bristol

Keeping an open door policy

MusingsWe recently replaced our front door of 30-plus years. Even though it was a much-needed upgrade, I couldn’t help but think of all that door has witnessed over the years.It fulfilled its duty by keeping out the elements while making us feel safe.
AfterSchool TLC program, Webster was recipient of an $8,000 grant from RDO. Pictured from left are After-School TLC’s new director Maria Anderson, outgoing director Carmen Damrau and Webster RDO employee Lucas Brockhaus, who applied for the grant. The donation was through the Offutt Family Foundation’s Community Builder grant program and additional funds through R.D. Offutt Company. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

AfterSchool TLC program, Webster was recipient of an $8,000 grant from RDO. Pictured from left are After-School TLC’s new director Maria Anderson, outgoing director Carmen Damrau and Webster RDO employee Lucas Brockhaus, who applied for the grant. The donation was through the Offutt Family Foundation’s Community Builder grant program and additional funds through R.D. Offutt Company. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

RDO grant recipient

South Dakota Capitol grounds and lake in Pierre. Reporter & Farmer | John Hult for South Dakota Searchlight

South Dakota Capitol grounds and lake in Pierre. Reporter & Farmer | John Hult for South Dakota Searchlight

Open Meetings Commission finds multiple violations by local governments

South Dakota’s Open Meetings Commission decided Nov. 25 in Pierre that five local governments violated open meetings laws.The commission found no violation in another case, and postponed a decision on another.
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CORRECTION

Quilts of Valor photos were shared with each veteran’s service period. The published photo listed Staff Sergeant Wesley Monshaugen as serving in the United States Air Force November 1964 to November 1968. The corrected service dates for Monshaugen are May 27, 1961 to Nov. 1, 1968.
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Weekly crop progress and condition reports end

Days suitable for fieldwork were beginning to dwindle in the final weekly version of the South Dakota Crop Progress and Condition report for the season. In the report for the week ending Nov. 24, 5.4 days were reported as suitable for fieldwork.
Webster Area School nurse Heather Gaikowski receives a check presented by Loren Schoenbeck on behalf of Dave Hahler Automotive in Webster Nov. 26. The $2,100 donation will to towards assisting students in need of winter clothing. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Webster Area School nurse Heather Gaikowski receives a check presented by Loren Schoenbeck on behalf of Dave Hahler Automotive in Webster Nov. 26. The $2,100 donation will to towards assisting students in need of winter clothing. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Donation for students in need

A group of turkeys, called a rafter, has been spotted in the neighborhood around West 7th St. in Webster ahead of the recent snow. Here, a baker’s dozen of mostly hen birds gather in Bob and Darlene Dosch’s yard Nov. 19. The birds seemed unconcerned about the upcoming holiday gathering which normally features their kind as a meal centerpiece. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

A group of turkeys, called a rafter, has been spotted in the neighborhood around West 7th St. in Webster ahead of the recent snow. Here, a baker’s dozen of mostly hen birds gather in Bob and Darlene Dosch’s yard Nov. 19. The birds seemed unconcerned about the upcoming holiday gathering which normally features their kind as a meal centerpiece. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Webster Area robotics team places third in state competiton

Webster Area robotics team places third in state competiton

Webster Area robotics team places third in state competiton

at the state level competiton Nov. 23 at South Dakota State University campus in Brookings. The team placed third overall which was one place short of advancing to the next stage.