Members of the FFA Chapter and Mrs. Andrew’s Natural Resource class participated in Land and Range Judging in Wall, SD last Wednesday, September 27. Land judging consists of measuring soil and land properties in the field, interpreting them, and then making intelligent land management decisions based on the measured and interpreted properties. The ultimate objective in land judging is land classification. Contestants examined soil by looking at size, shape, color, and structure, then feeling texture and firmness. They also evaluated depth, slope, and stoniness; calculated past erosion; and interpreted its permeability and surface runoff. Based off of their judgments, members also had to fill out a homesite score card. Land Team Members were Leo Mosterd, Matthew Smith, and Jamison VanderPol. The team placed seventh overall. Leo was 19th, Jamison 23rd, and Matthew 48th.

United Airlines has agreed to improve air travel for passengers in wheelchairs after the federal government investigated a complaint by a disability-rights advocate. United and the Transportation Department said Thursday that the airline will add a filter to the booking tool on its website to help consumers find flights on which the plane can more easily accommodate their wheelchairs.

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American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition announced the winners of the 15th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration, a national event honoring the role of farmers markets that ran between June 21 – September 18, 2023. Markets receiving the most public votes are declared the national winners. The celebration also recognizes top markets in five regions nationwide and in all 50 states.

Teddy Roosevelt is one of my favorite presidents. He embodied the spirit of Freedom.

Funeral services to be held for Willis F. Wendell Funeral Services for Willis Wendell, age 89, of Sioux Falls, SD, will be held on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Services will be held at Linwood Wesleyan Church located at 1101 E. 57th St, Sioux Falls, SD. Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.