The 33rd annual Rodeo Bible Camp was held at the Kadoka Rodeo Arena on August 3-6.

The Haakon County commissioners met Tuesday, August 4, to discuss budgets, new computers and weed control.  

The board approved the meeting minutes of last month's meeting. The board also approved the May 5, gross salary and payroll warrants. "For some reason they didn't change on the May payroll and I need to get them changed. They are very close to what they were before," said Patsy Freeman, county auditor. 

All the commissioners except Gary Snook approved Virgil Smith's request for a new computer.

After reviewing the last meeting's minutes and hearing the treasurer's report, the attending members of the Philip Chamber of Commerce received the final update on the Philip Festival Days.

"Tons of people came into town," said treasurer Matt Reedy, "Over $1,177 profit was made after everything was paid out. All in all, that is super. We understand that it doesn't matter if the chamber itself made any money, but we made about $1,300 just on the burger feed."

Chamber members voiced concerns over the congested traffic and parking for the bronc ride event.

"Basically, I struck up the business because there was a need in town. People were paying more than I thought they should for computer repair and service," said Ron Larson, owner and operator of Hometown Computer Services out of Philip.

Starting in April, Larson has been acquiring more and more work and satisfied customers. "I pretty much know up front what I can and can't handle when it comes to computer problems, and I'll admit that before I start any job," said Larson.