Opinions

It’s National Newspaper Week! A week where we celebrate newspapers across the nation for providing coverage on various events. Through their efforts in keeping the public informed, several also serve as watchdogs to keep transparency with governing bodies.

Change is hard.

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Unfortunately, consumers are facing a constant onslaught of scammers looking to cash in on an easy buck, or steal someone’s identity. This can be done by phone, email, or through a suspicious website. Knowing how they do this can help you avoid a lot of headache and time down the road.

How involved can you be? Although there is a limit to the amount that one can stretch themselves, there are many groups and/or organizations that are seeking members. From organization looking to plan community events to school site councils just seeking feedback, there are many ways that you can give back to your community.

National Farm Safety Week kicked off on September 19. Agriculture is considered one of the most dangerous occupations in the nation, but safety measures can lower producer’s risk of having a serious accident. Farm safety is not only limited to understanding how to safely operate equipment or the dangers of grain bins and working with animals. It also includes understanding how your body handles extremes in temperatures, diseases that can be contracted from animals, and also being aware of mental exhaustion and other stress factors.

A Cowboy’s Faith,

This past week, the Greenwood County 4-H Ambassador Team interviewed two applicants and selected both to join their team. The two new team members are Brooke Gaines, a member of the Madison Pacesetters 4-H Club, and Addison Westerman, a member of the Racing Wranglers 4-H Club. The current team is made up of Lyle Perrier and Hannah Perrier both members of the Racing Wranglers 4-H Club, and TJ Mills and Corinne Nelson both members of the Fancy Mustangs 4-H Club. “We are very excited about adding Brooke and Addison to the team and the high-quality group Greenwood County has to represent and promote our county’s 4-H,” stated Agriculture and Natural Re-sources Extension Agent Ben Sims.