Tami Berens is a very active member of the Parker community and positively impacts several organizations. Her generosity and dedication are what earned her recognition as a Southeastern Electric finalist in the fourth annual regional “Who Powers You” contest.“Tami...
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FSA reminder to control weeds
If you’re enrolled in the Conservation Reserve (CRP), Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, you must protect all cropland and noncropland acres on the farm from wind and water erosion and noxious weeds. By signing CRP, ARC county or...
The 3 C’s of life: A simple truth we often forget
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Choices.Chances.Changes.It sounds simple, but it’s everything!Most of the biggest shifts in our lives start with a single choice.The decision to step out of your comfort zone.The courage to say yes when fear whispers no.The commitment to bet...
Assembling May Day Baskets
Members of the Future Leaders 4-H club were busy assembling May Day baskets earlier this month for delivery to residents in nursing homes and assisted living centers in Bridgewater, Canistota, and Salem.
What could you do if you had no limitations?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Finch was a large gray tabby cat that adopted us or the food we served. Although he’d been a stray, he weighed 15 pounds. Most male cats weigh 12 to 14 pounds. When Finch tried to meow, he made a tiny sound like...
Mary
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Joseph, Mary and their children, the eldest being Jesus, left for their yearly pilgrimage to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover Festival. When the Passover was at an end twelve-year-old Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem....
An outfit for life’s journey
Reflections on Faith & Community Rev. Jerry Bertelson Dear Class of 2025,Congratulations! After years of quizzes, late-night study sessions, sports practices, and all those memorable moments in between, you’ve reached this moment. As you prepare to step beyond the...
Post 41 Legion Auxiliary 5TH Grade Essay and Poem Winners
Fifth grade essay contest winners from the Alexandria Post 41 American Legion Auxiliary essay and poem contest were: (l-r) Junior Cook (1), Ledger Wingen (2), Anya Cromwell (3), and Cooper Wenande (HM). Fifth grade poem contest winners from the Alexandria Post 41...
Black Hills newspaper editor elected to lead state’s news media association
Jason Ferguson, general manager and editor at Southern Hills Publishing, was elected the 139th president of the South Dakota NewsMedia Association during the organization’s annual meeting on April 25 in Aberdeen.As GM for Southern Hills Publishing, Ferguson oversees...
Cloey Deters
by Mya Morrison Cloey Deters is the daughter of Brent and Kelly Deters. She has two sisters, Zoey and JoLynn.She has been involved in many extracurricular activities that include FFA, 4-H, NHS, student council, and volleyball. Her favorite classes in high school are...
