Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Winner Advocate, page 9

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FOR FILING NOMINATING PETI-TIONS FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTIONAND FOR FILING INDEPENDENT CAN-DIDATE PETITIONS

The deadline for filing nominating peti-tions for the primary election is March 31,2020 at 5:00 p.m. central time. If a petition ismailed by registered mail by March 31, 2020,at 5:00 p.m. central time, it is considered filed.

The deadline for filing nominating peti-tions to run as an independent candidate in thegeneral election is April 28, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.central time. If a petition is mailed by regis-tered mail by April 28, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. cen-tral time, it is considered filed. For the officesof County Commissioner District 2, CountyCommissioner District 4, County State’s At-torney, County Coroner, County Treasurer/Fi-nance Office, nominating petitions must befiled in the office of the Tripp County Auditor,and nominating petitions for the offices of U.S.Senator, U.S. Representative, Public UtilitiesCommissioner, State Senator District 21 andState Representative District 21 must be filedin the Office of the Secretary of State, StateCapitol Building, Pierre, SD 57501.

The deadline for filing nominating peti-tions to run as an independent candidate forpresident in the general election is August 4,2020, at 5:00 p.m. central time. If a petition ismailed by registered mail by August 4, 2020,at 5:00 p.m. central time, it is considered filed.

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Colton Hall/Winner Advocate PhotoMakayla Shippy drives in for a lay-up against Jones County on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Also pictured is Baylie Hoffine(15), Clarissa Ringing Shield, and Saydee Heath.

A bipartisan winBy Sen. John Thune

The Republican-led Senate, theDemocrat-led House of Representa-tives, and the president all agree: theUnited States-Mexico-CanadaAgreement (USMCA) will modern-ize the longstanding trade relation-ship with South Dakota’s top tradingpartners and help take us further intothe 21st century. I’m relieved that after more than a

year of unnecessary delay by HouseDemocrats, the Senate recently voted89 to 10 to send this bipartisan dealto the president. From my position asa senior member of the FinanceCommittee, I personally advocatedfor USMCA for more than a yearnow, and I will never stop advocatingfor South Dakota’s hardworkingfarmers and ranchers, who, I hope,can breathe a little easier knowing itwill soon be signed into law. Mexico has already approved the

deal, and Canada is standing ready.USMCA will soon bring greater cer-

tainty to the entire U.S. economy,particularly the agriculture economy,which has faced numerous chal-lenges over the last few years. The benefits of USMCA are clear.

It’s expected to create hundreds ofthousands of new jobs, raise wages,contribute tens of millions of dollarsto the economy, boost U.S. dairy ex-ports by more than $277 million, andexpand market access for U.S. poul-try, egg, and wheat producers. It’salso expected to strengthen every-thing from manufacturing to digitalservices to the automotive industry.It’s not a perfect agreement, but forSouth Dakota, USMCA is a big win.USMCA isn’t the only trade win

for South Dakota farmers and ranch-ers. The “phase one” trade deal withChina is now in effect, and I washonored to be at the White House forthe signing ceremony. While theUnited States needs to ensure Chinaactually holds up its end of the deal,the phase one provisions will signif-

icantly increase demand for Ameri-can agriculture products – soybeansin particular. Reopening this marketfor South Dakota’s farmers is an im-portant and timely win.Neither one of these trade deals

will be a cure-all that wipes awayfarm country’s pain and suffering,even though that’s what farmers andranchers deserve after years of sig-nificant unease. They will take mean-ingful steps, though, to help turn thetide and make tomorrow a littlebrighter than today.There’s no doubt that USMCA is a

win for South Dakota agriculture,and Congress and the administrationshould continue to pursue pro-growth, pro-agriculture policies. I re-main committed to ensuring theagriculture community gets the sup-port it needs to continue its missionof feeding the world, one row ofSouth Dakota soybeans or corn at atime.

Noem recognizes tribal groupsGovernor Kristi Noem this week

attended the State-Tribal RelationsAwards Ceremony where she pre-sented certificates of commendationto two tribal groups who have done"extraordinary work" to combat theflow of drugs in their communities.Certificates of commendation

were awarded to the Rosebud SiouxTribe Tokala Inajinyo Youth Groupfor their presentation at the TribalMeth Summit on the impact meth hashad on their community; and to theSisseton-Wahpeton United VeteransAssociation for their advocacy andfoot and mobile patrols that have re-sulted in reduced meth use on thereservation."I'm so grateful that these groups

are taking action to protect their com-munities," said Governor KristiNoem. "Taking action isn't alwayseasy, but it is necessary. I'm veryproud of the work they're doing.""These commendable actions dis-

play our peoples' bravery, loyalty,duty, and service," said David Flute,Secretary of the Department of TribalRelations. "They should be veryproud of what they've accomplished,and I hope their work inspires othergroups to step up in their communi-ties.""I am thankful that Governor

Noem and Secretary Flute honoredthe efforts of these groups to combatmethamphetamine use in our home-lands," said State Senator Troy Hein-

ert, Senate Minority Leader. "Theyare on the frontlines against this epi-demic and need our support andrecognition."Following the awards ceremony,

tribal members presented Noem witha ribbon skirt and pin to recognizeher work on the issue of missing andmurdered indigenous women."Receiving this beautifully intri-

cate skirt is a tremendous honor,"said Noem. "I will continue workingwith all of you and other tribal lead-ers to highlight the issues facing yourcommunities and creating policy toprotect the most vulnerable amongus."

Dan Bechtold/Winner Advocate PhotoJoren Bruun, center, jumps in the air to take a shot in the game with Valentine.

A serious cold weather riskWhen temperatures drop below 30

degrees (Fahrenheit), farmers, ranch-ers and anyone working outside areat risk to incur frostbite, trench footand/or chilblains. This is especiallytrue when cold is combined withwind.Cold weather conditions are the

most common cause of frostbite, al-though direct contact with ice, frozenmetal or very cold liquids can alsolead to frostbite.Trench foot is a type of tissue

damage brought on by prolonged ex-posure to cold and wet conditions. Itleads to swelling, pain and sensorydisturbances in the feet.Chilblains are the painful inflam-

mation of small blood vessels in theskin that occur in response to re-peated exposure to cold but not freez-ing air. Also referred to as pernio,chilblains can cause itching, redpatches, swelling and blistering onhands and feet.Aaron Yoder, Environmental, As-

sociate Professor for Agricultural andOccupational Health at the Univer-sity of Nebraska Medical Center,says farmers and ranchers can avoidthese serious cold weather illnessesby recognizing their symptoms andunderstanding how to respond if ei-ther frostbite, trench foot orchilblains occur.“Fingers, toes, cheeks, nose and

ears are the areas where frostbite typ-ically occurs,” Yoder says. “Onceskin has been frostbitten, it may lookwhite or grayish yellow. It may feelcold, hard, and maybe waxy to thetouch.”Persons with frostbitten skin will

experience numbness of the area,aching, tingling and stinging. Appro-priate first aid response includes find-ing a warm room or shelter (i.e. avehicle) as soon as possible. If yourfeet or toes are frostbitten, avoidwalking, which can lead to furthertissue damage.“Soak the affected area(s) in warm

but not hot water,” Yoder says.“Avoid rubbing the affected area be-cause that could cause tissue damage.Use a soft cloth the wrap the affectedarea, but don’t use a heating pad, fire-place or radiator for warming thefrostbitten area. If there’s a chancethe area could be refrozen, don’twarm it.”Minor frostbite can be treated at

home. Serious frostbite may involverewarming, medications, wound care,surgery and other various therapies.If frostbite is severe enough to

warrant a physician’s care, providethe doctor with the following infor-mation to assist in developing a treat-ment plan:1. List all signs and symptoms

you’re experiencing.2. Document the length of time

you have experienced the symptoms.3. List key medical information,

including all other medical condi-tions, prescribed medications, OTCmedications and supplements.4. Document the date of your last

tetanus shot. Frostbite increases therisk of tetanus. If it’s been more than10 years since your last tetanus vac-cination, your doctor may recom-mend a tetanus vaccination.5. List all the questions you have

for your doctor about what to expect,such as:

a. Are tests need to confirm a di-agnosis of frostbite?b. What are my treatment options;

what are the pros and cons of eachoption?c. What results can I expect?d. What skin care routines do you

recommend during my healingprocess?e. What kind of follow-up should

I expect?f. What changes should I look for

in my skin?In addition to rewarming, a physi-

cian may use oral pain medicine toease the pain of rewarming a frost-bitten area. Once the skin thaws, thedoctor may loosely wrap the areawith sterile sheets, towels or dress-ings to protect the skin while it heals.The affected area may need to be el-evated to reduce swelling.To properly heal, a frostbitten are

must be free of damaged, dead or in-fected tissue. It’s possible that dam-aged tissue cannot be removed forone to three months.Whirlpool (hydrotherapy) or

physical therapy may be included infrostbite treatment. Hydrotherapyaids healing by keeping skin cleanand by naturally removing dead tis-sue. If the skin or blisters appear in-fected, infection fighting drugs maybe prescribed. In the most serious frostbite cases,

within the first 24 hours, clot-bustingdrugs may be used to help restoreblood flow to the area. Severe frost-bite treatment may also require sur-gery or amputation to remove dead ordecaying tissue. Hyperbaric oxygentherapy may also be used, althoughthe value of this treatment for frost-bite is still be studied.Following frostbite, both pre-

scribed and over-the-counter (OTC)drugs should be used to help combatpain. Some people may find it helpfulto apply aloe vera gel or lotion sev-eral times per day to the affectedarea. All exposure to cold and windshould be avoided. No rings shouldbe worn on frostbitten fingers and noother kinds of tight items should beworn. In the case of frostbitten feet,don’t walk on them, don’t apply di-rect heat or rub the area. If blistersdevelop, don’t break them as they actas a bandage. They will break ontheir own.In trench foot, which is typically

less severe than frostbite, victimsmay experience reddening of theskin, numbness, leg cramps andswelling. They may also have tin-gling pain, blisters or ulcers, bleed-ing under the skin and gangrene.To treat trench foot, remove shoes

or boots and wet socks. Dry the feet.Avoid walking to reduce the risk ofdamage to foot tissue.Areas most susceptible to

chilblains are the toes, fingers, ears,and nose. When chilblains occur,symptoms include redness, blister-ing, itching, inflammation and (in se-vere cases) ulceration.To treat chilblains, avoid scratch-

ing the affected area. Slowly warmthe skin and use corticosteroidcreams to relieve itching andswelling. If blisters and ulcers arepresent, they should be kept cleanand covered.The most effective treatment for

these cold-related illnesses is preven-

tion, beginning with appropriatedress.“When you’re working outdoors,

wear a minimum of three layers ofclothing,” Yoder says. “An outerlayer to break the wind, a middlelayer to retain insulation and an innerlayer that allows for ventilation.Have a change of clothes available incase your garments become wet.”Since 40% of body heat can be

lost through the head, protecting thehead and face in cold weather condi-tions is critical. Feet should be pro-tected from cold and dampness bywearing layered socks inside com-fortable, insulated footwear. Insu-lated gloves protect hands anddexterity, which is affected by tem-peratures below 59 degrees (Fahren-heit).On-site sources of heat, such as

radiant heaters and air jets, can helpprovide protective warmth. Anyoneexperiencing prolonged exposure towind chill temperatures below 20 de-grees (Fahrenheit) should have ac-cess to a heater shelter or vehicle.Reducing drafty or windy areas

within buildings will help shieldwork areas. When temperatures dropbelow 30 degrees (Fahrenheit), ther-mal insulating material on equipmenthandles will help protect your handsfrom excessive cold. Avoid sitting orkneeling on cold, unprotected sur-faces.“Anyone suffering with ongoing

medical conditions may need to takespecial precautions when working inthe cold,” Yoder says. “Check withyour physician to determine if any ofyour prescription medications mightaffect you when you work in coldconditions.”Since alcohol and drugs can in-

crease heat loss and impair judgment,never use these substances whenworking in a cold environment.Know the signs and symptoms ofcold-induced conditions and knowthe appropriate first-aid response tothem.“Anytime you experience heavy

shivering, severe fatigue, drowsiness,or signs of cold-induced illness, seekwarm shelter immediately,” Yodersays. “Avoid tasks that cause you tosweat, as that will quickly rob yourbody of heat.”Warm, caffeine and alcohol-free

beverages can be used to help main-tain energy and body heat. Staying ingood physical condition also helpsprevent cold-related illness.“Farm and ranch managers need

to take precautions to keep workerssafe during cold and/or wet weather,too,” Yoder says. “Allow them tocomplete their work at a comfortablepace, taking extra breaks if necessary.Always have workers doing jobs inteams during cold weather to helpkeep an eye on one another.”When possible, farm managers

should schedule outdoor work duringthe warmest part of the day, or movea job to an enclose area. Workersshould be discouraged from sitting orstanding in prolonged periods duringcold weather.“If your employees aren’t accus-

tomed to cold weather conditions,allow them to acclimate themselvesto it before they begin a task,” Yoderadds.

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