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Telemarketing Laws

Telemarketing Laws

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Telemarketing Laws

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The South Dakota telemarketing law aims to protect consumers from deceptive telephone sales tactics and telemarketing fraud. The law also prohibits fraudulent practices, by requiring solicitors to tell the truth and to give the consumer full terms and conditions of the deal.

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Ten tips every renter should know

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
• When meeting a landlord be prepared with information such as completed applications, references, identification and Social Security cards. • Read the lease carefully before you sign.

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5 TAX PREP TIPS

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Tax season isn’t something most people look forward to, particularly if they suspect they owe money. However, a few tax prep tips can make the process of filing a return and, if necessary, paying back taxes as pain-free as possible. 1. Call your tax preparer early.

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Petitions due February 25

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Petitions for positions on the Timber Lake and Isabel city boards are due Friday, February 25 at 5 p.m. There are two vacancies on the Isabel Town Board (both for 3-year terms).

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Ward, Maher file

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Jeff Ward of Timber Lake, a Democrat, has filed a petition to run for Dewey County Sheriff. Dan Assman, the Republican incumbent, had previously filed. Ryan Maher of Isabel, a Republican, has filed for precinct committeeman.

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Public Notices

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
In this issue, readers will find the following public notices: • Proceedings of the Timber Lake School Board on p. 13A, • Proceedings of the Northwest Area Schools Board on p.
Remember that winter...

Remember that winter...

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Remember that winter...

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
In the winter of 1996-97 scenes like the one at left were common. That was the year when winter lasted from October to April, when snowfall ranged from 80 to 100 inches, when at one time 135 miles of Dewey County’s 460 miles of gravel roads were closed.

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School employees present their case for pay increase

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Contract negotiations between the Timber Lake School Board and Timber Lake Education Association (TLEA) are tentatively set to begin in late March while both sides wait to see what the state legislature will include in its budget for school districts.

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Musicians rated at regional contest

News Staff
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Timber Lake High School Musicians participated in the 2022 Region 6 music contest held in Mobridge on February 9. There are five rating levels at regional contest based on a rubric (Superior, Above Average, Average/ Good, Below Average, Unacceptable).
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