May 24, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Bode called the regular meeting of the Davison County Board of Commissioners to 9:00 a.m. All council members were present. Auditor Kiepke was also present. PLEDGE The pledge of allegiance was led by President Bode. APPROVE AGENDA Motion by Claggett, seconded by Kiner to approve the agenda for the May 24, 2022 meeting. All members voted yes. Motion carried. APPROVE MINUTES Motion by Claggett, seconded by Weitala to approve the minutes of the May 10, 2022 meeting. All members voted yes. Motion carried. INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9:41 am, at the request of Chairman Bode, motion by Weitala, seconded by Reider, to move into executive session to discuss personnel as per SDCL 1-25-2. All members voted yes. Motion carried. OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9:58 am Claggett motion, seconded by Reider to exit executive session. All members voted yes. Motion carried. ANNOUNCE DEPUTY SHERIFF At request of Sheriff Harr, motion of Claggett, seconded by Kiner to authorize the advertisement of an additional full-time sheriff’s deputy at the rate of $22.75 per hour. All members voted yes. Motion carried. APPROVE PURCHASE At the request of Sheriff Harr, motion by Kiner, seconded by Claggett to approve the purchase, programming and installation of twelve Kenwood radios for a total cost of $41,097.90 from Vantek Communications, Inc. , because current radios will be obsolete by 2023 All members voted yes. Motion carried. APPROVE TRAVEL REQUEST At the request of Diversion Coordinator Buschbach, Weitala’s motion, seconded by Reider to approve travel to the Dual Status Youth Initiative Conference in Oacoma on July 11-12, 2022. All members have voted yes. Motion carried. ACCEPT FUEL QUOTE At request of Highway Superintendent Weinberg, Claggett’s motion, seconded by Kiner to accept the only fuel quote for 7,200 gallons of No. 2 red-tinted diesel at a cost of $4.15 per gallon. All members voted yes. Motion carried. APPROVE FMLA REQUEST Motion by Reider, seconded by Kiner to approve an FMLA request for employee #2845 from May 25 to June 6, 2022. All members voted yes. Motion carried. APPLY A RENTAL RATE SUPPLEMENT At the request of Superintendent of Highways Weinberg, motion of Claggett, seconded by Weitala to apply a surcharge of $10.00 per hour to the rental rates of all equipment used to perform road works for the cantons. All members voted yes. Motion carried. INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION At 10:42 am, at the request of Auditor Kiepke, motion by Weitala, seconded by Claggett to move into executive session to discuss personnel as per SDCL 1-25-2. All members voted yes. Motion carried. OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION At 10:49 am Weitala motion, seconded by Reider to exit executive session. All members voted yes. Motion carried. ADVERTISING FOR ASSISTANT AUDITOR POSITION At the request of Auditor Kiepke, given that Assistant Auditor Karen Knadle will be retiring at the end of the year, motion by Weitala, seconded by Reider to allow advertising for the position of Assistant Auditor I with a rate between $20.07 and $23.00. All members voted yes. Motion carried. APPROVE INTRODUCTORY SALARY INCREASES Motion by Kiner, seconded by Claggett to approve a $0.50 per hour wage increase for Sheriff’s Deputy Kyle Bice, effective May 15, 2022, as he completed his introductory period. All members voted yes. Motion carried. Kiner’s motion, seconded by Claggett to approve a $0.50 per hour wage increase for Sheriff’s Deputy Trestin Jerke, effective May 3, 2022, as he completed his introductory period. All members voted yes. Motion carried. Motion by Weitala, seconded by Claggett to approve a $0.50 per hour wage increase for Wellness Admissions Administrative Assistant, Christine Norwick, effective May 14, 2022, as she ended with success an introductory period of six months. All members voted yes. Motion carried. APPROVE NEW HIRES Motion of Reider, seconded by Kiner to approve the hiring of Gerald Koch as a Seasonal Roads employee effective May 23, 2022, at the rate of $17.05. All members voted yes. Motion carried. Weitala’s motion, seconded by Claggett to approve the hiring of Tyler Torres as a full-time correctional officer, effective May 28, 2022, at the rate of $19.81, with a $0.50 increase in l hour after successful completion of an introductory period. All members voted yes. Motion carried. APPROVE RECLASSIFICATION Motion by Reider, seconded by Weitala to approve the reclassification of Haley Renberg from full-time correctional officer to part-time correctional officer, effective May 14, 2022. All members voted yes. Motion carried. APPROVE VETERAN’S FAIR Motion by Claggett, seconded by Kiner to approve the use of the Davison County Fairgrounds for a Veteran’s Fair to be held September 17, 2022. All members voted yes. Motion carried. APPROVE INVOICES Motion by Reider, seconded by Weitala to approve the following invoices for payment. All members present voted yes. Motion carried. GENERAL FUND: COMM: Publishing/Daily Republic Forum Comm-100.00, Supplies/McLeod’s Printing-17.94; ELECT: Electoral Supplies/Systems and Software-5,023.72; JUD: Prof Fees/Carol Johnson-425.00, Stephanie Moen & Assoc-219.20, Interpreter Fees/Certified Languages ​​International-44.55, Law Library/West Payment Center-109.50, Jury Fees/Jurors-525.20; AUD: Trvl&Conf/Susan Kiepke-42.00; TREAS: Supplies/First Dakota Nat’l Bank-6.50; ATTY APPTED CRT: Atty Appted Crt/Alvine Law Firm, LLP-1,214.10, Laron and Nipe-3,010.65, Legal Expenses/Allegiance Investigators-832.55; A&N: CASA/First circuit CASA-1 500.00; PUB SFTY BLDG: Repairs/Advance Auto Parts-12.87, Carquest of Mitchell-26.56, Menards-55.09, Sturdevant’s Auto Parts-10.04, Supplies/Menards-10.44, Water & Sewer/City of Mitchell-1,350.54, Pest Control/Premier Pest Control -80.00, Buildings/Direct Digital Control-38,500.00; CRTHOUSE: Repairs and Maintenance/Menards-99.62, Running Supply-32.99, Gas and Electric/Northwestern Energy-3,283.03, Pest Control/Premier Pest Control-50.00; NORTH OFC: Repairs/Menards-67.96, Supplies/SD Dept of Motor Vehicles-24.20, Water & Sewer/City of Mitchell-43.74, Pest Control/Premier Pest Control-50.00, Gas & Electric/Northwestern Energy-1207.32, Minor Equip/ Center Iverson Chrysler-52,720.00; VET: Supplies/McLeod’s Printing-243.05; COORD: Postage/Qualified Presort-693.21, Postage/Qualified Presort-196.58, Copy Mach Maint/Access Systems-59.57, Century Business Products-195.79; SHERIFF: Prof Services/Jack’s Uniforms & Equip-18.99, Repairs Patrol Car/Dakota Two Way-47.50, Oil Changes/Lube Rangers-75.80, Office Supplies/A & B Business Solutions-42.49, Dakota Data Shred-51.70, Office Advantage- 13.97, Uniforms/Jack’s Uniforms & Equip-121.90, Field Supplies/Jack’s Uniforms & Equip-255.75, Trvl & Conf/Steve Harr-134.00, Tim Reitzel-134.00, Prisoner Transport/Pennington Co Jail-73.30, Cellular Service/Verizon Wireless- 563.37; JAIL: Medicine/Avera Medical Group Surgery Mitchell-749.47, Avera Queen of Peace Hosp-5,719.39, Lake Co Sheriff’s Ofc-18.02, Lewis Drug Stores-5,119.23, Mitchell Clinic-226.95, Fed Inmate Med Ex/Lewis Drug Stores-10.29, Mitchell Clinique-95.00, Bldg Maint/Arctic Refrigeration-693.82, Ofc Supplies/Innovative Office-216.59, Jail Supplies/Bob Barker Co-711.30, Jones Supplies-706.43, Lewis Drug Stores-312.92, Menards-46.36, Laundry Supplies/Aramark-264.96 , Jones Supplies-296.37, Kitchen Supplies/Jones Supplies-452.61, Oth Co Jail Bd/Lake Co Sheriff’s Ofc-1 760.00, Prisoner Food/Summit Food Service-10 695.10, Trvl & Conf/Avera Health DBA AESS-150.00, Ginger Faas -270.24, Water Softener/Darrington Water-49.00, Contracts/Office Advantage-112.20, Minor Equipment/Arctic Refrigeration-90.82, Inmate Services/Swanson Services-1.60; WELFARE: Supplies/Qualified Presort-8.43, Funeral/Funeral Chapel Will-2,500.00; MENTAL ILLNESS: Committals/Patrick Kiner-101.00, Douglas Papendick-202.00, Hearings/Avera Medical Group University Psychiatry-387.03, Fox & Youngberg PC-189.91; FAIR: Repairs & Maintenance/CK Bicycles & Locks-85.00, Santel Comm-40.00, Supplies/Menards-33.90, Pest Control/Premier Pest Control-50.00, Phones/Verizon Wireless-41.90, Water & Sewer/Davison Rural Water-68.60; CO EXTENSION: Postage/Qualified Presort-12.31, Utilities/CenturyLink-27.02; WEED: Publishing/Daily Republic Forum Comm-19.15, Repairs/Heartland Ag Systems-167.62, Wrightway Repair-1,000.00, Utilities/Verizon Wireless-41.90; HIWAY: Prof Fees/Avera Occupational-322.00, Repairs & Maint/Heartland Ag Systems-491.28, Transource-514.83, Sturdevant’s Auto Parts-15.94, Wheelco Truck & Trailer-1,300.62, Wrightway Repair-557.50, Supplies/Access Systems-50.57, Aramark -187.58, Rockmount Research & Alloys-295.47, Wheelco Truck & Trailer-108.33, Utilities/Northwestern Energy-1801.85, Santel Comm-41.47, Verizon Wireless-83.80, Projects/Civil Design Inc-472.50; EMG MGMT: Utilities/CenturyLink-13.51, City of Mitchell-29.22, Northwestern Energy-66.78, Verizon Wireless-30.06, EM ACCUML/Verizon Wireless-117.90; LIABILITIES: Fairground Dep Ret/Central Electric-200.00, Todd Czmowski-200.00, Erica Melendrez-200.00; 911: Communications/Mitchell City Police Department-16443.48; 247 PRISON: Supplies/PKT-900.00. APPROVE TIME SHEETS Motion by Weitala, seconded by Reider to authorize the President to sign time sheets for managers as a supervisor. All members voted yes. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT At 11:51 p.m., Chairman Bode adjourned the meeting and fixed the next regular meeting of the Council of Commissioners for May 31 at 9 a.m. . (June 1, 2022) 69244

Here’s an unfortunate example of the outdated rules that target students of color. High school student Andrew Johnson has his dreadlocks cut off by a trainer so he can wrestle in a match. A referee said Andrew’s hair did not meet the required rules, so Andrew was given “a choice” to give it up or cut it.

Andrew offered to braid his hair and hide it under his earmuffs, but the referee said that was not an option as his hair “was not in its natural state”.

Andrew chose to cut it and won the match.

This case is not unusual. Over time, there have been countless stories and lawsuits regarding the unfair treatment of black students in schools.

The 2019 incident reminded me of what poet Maya Angelou once said: “When you know better, do better.”

But when are we finally going to “do better?â€

Because we should already know better. The numbers are striking: In 2014, the US Government Accountability Office reported that black students made up 15.5% of all public school students, but around 39% of students suspended from school. The 2017 Brown Center Report on American Education: Race and school suspensions found that black students lose up to four times as many teaching days due to suspensions than their white peers.

The disparities start in preschool; they can have a negative effect on students mentally, psychologically and even physically, and can lead to poor academic performance.

Let’s take a look at some commonly used public school policies and practices that are often disproportionately enforced against students of color.

Late to school

Even though they have access to public transportation, students may be late for school because they are watching a sibling and having to wait for an adult to come home from work. Or their delay could be due to some other factor over which they have little or no control.

Many school policies consider delay a serious violation that results in loss of instruction, and / or students are placed in a designated waiting area until the start of the next class period. Repeated delays can lead to school suspensions and out-of-school suspensions when the delays accumulate.

Late schooling policies can be difficult to change, but it makes little sense to punish excessive delay in school with a greater waste of teaching time. In an effort to make these policies more equitable, educators should consider more welcoming policies that allow students to report directly to class or to a designated waiting area where learning is still taking place.

Infractions outside the uniform / dress code

Like delays, school uniform and dress code violations are rarely the fault of the students.

Rigid school uniform policies place a burden on some families. Not all families can afford multiple school uniforms or do laundry according to school hours. While we know that some students are rebellious and deliberately choose to wear inappropriate clothing in school, some can really do their best. A closer examination of the causes of dress code violations can promote more equitable solutions.

Take the story of Akbar Cook, the principal of West Side High School in Newark, New Jersey. In 2019, he realized that some students did not come to school because they were being bullied for wearing dirty clothes. He responded by having five commercial grade washing machines and dryers installed in the school to help solve this problem. With community donated detergent, fabric softener and dryer sheets, Cook was able to provide a thoughtful solution to a big problem.

Discipline / poor grades without contact with parents

When I was a school principal, I requested that all parents be contacted regarding all disciplinary matters. My charge was a simple method to improve culture and climate through parent awareness and support.

This demand challenged and encouraged teachers to reserve discipline for extreme measures and to be accountable to parents for their students’ infractions. The same expectation has been held for all directors and advisers. If a student was in the office, a phone call from a parent or guardian was the norm.

This fair practice has also been passed on to academics. Teachers were asked to keep a telephone log of parent communications about students failing or at risk of failing. The communication with parents policy helped support all students, especially those who were most often disciplined and underachieving.

I challenge educators to start doing better – to look at policies and practices to identify inequalities. These inequalities can have a huge impact on student learning and academic success. We know that and we know better.

Kristilynn Turney, Ed.D., worked in public education for 20 years in the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton areas of Ohio before starting her own businesses, Dr. Kristilynn Turney, LLC and EdPD Unlimited.

This comment is reposted from The Hechinger report, an independent, non-profit news organization focused on inequalities and innovation in education.

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Dollar General has a one-day sale on Friday, June 11, including deals on sandwich cream cookies, graham crackers, deluxe macaroni and cheese, gummi candies and more!

One day sale

These offers are valid on Friday June 11, 2021.

Trolli Gummi Bags, 3.8-4.25 oz, BOGO (reg. $ 1 each – need to buy 2 to get deal)

Clover Valley Sandwich Creme Cookies, 30 oz, $ 1.50

Graham Clover Valley Crackers, 14.4 oz, $ 1.50

14 oz Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Deluxe Box, BOGO (reg. $ 3 each – must be purchased 2 to take advantage of the offer)

Folgers Instant Sticks, 24 units, 2 for $ 5 – Digital Coupon $ 1/2 DG

Kind Breakfast Bars, select any number of 4, buy 2, get 1 free

Coupon: Get $ 5 off a $ 25 purchase on Saturday June 12, 2021 with the Dollar General digital coupon from their website.

Sales valid all week

These offers are valid from June 6 to 12, 2021.

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Save $ 6 when you buy 2 brands of gift cards in the ad including Applebee’s, Chili’s, GameStop, Krispy Kreme, Doordash, and On the Border One Card.

Food

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Sale: 3 for 6 $

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Inedible

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General dollar coupon policy

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We asked Cleanfluencer Lynsey Crombie aka Lynsey Queen of Clean to tell us exactly what every good laundry room should have, to save us the guesswork.

Designing a laundry room can be a bit of a minefield, with all the amazing laundry room ideas and laundry room storage inspiration at, ahem, RealHomes.com.

Lynsey says, “Laundry rooms need to be practical spaces with lots of storage and essentials. Laundry supplies are a given, but if you’re wondering how to best use the space, you’ll need some other basics that will make washing and drying clothes convenient, easy, and maybe even enjoyable.

Below, we choose the brains of the one and only Lynsey Queen of Cleanliness to find out exactly what we need in our technical rooms.

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Lynsey Crombie essential laundry products

First of all, your laundry room is for your endless mountain of laundry and with that comes plenty of laundry products. Lynsey recommends the following laundry essentials:

• Laundry care products: ‘Liquid detergent, fabric conditioner, stain remover and white vinegar. “
• ” Dryer balls to speed up the drying time. ‘Or why not check out our best dryers and get a brand new machine.
• ‘Dryer sheets to keep your laundry fresh.
• ‘Starch spray for troublesome items that require special attention – starch spray is ideal for pure cotton and linen items that wrinkle easily, starch sprays are also great for eliminating static electricity.
• ‘Anti-crease spray to remove those annoying creases when you don’t have time to iron.

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Lynsey Crombie Utility Storage Essentials

Utility storage is essential for a multitasking utility space. In addition to the storage baskets for all miscellaneous space requirements and the nifty shelving, Lynsey recommends the following:

“ Laundry baskets are a must-have and if your space is limited, look at a collapsible flat basket that can often slide over the top of your washer or dryer. ”

• Laundry baskets: “ Laundry baskets are a must-have and if your space is limited, look at the collapsible flat basket that can often slide over the top of your washer or dryer. ”
• Hangers: “ Not all clothes need ironing, some can be pulled up immediately and if you keep hangers nearby they will stop any creases from forming. ”
• A folding area: ‘As the clothes come out of the dryer, fold them and organize themselves into a pile of iron, not ironed. A folding space prevents you from carrying laundry to other rooms in your home.
• A dryer: “If you have the space, there are plenty of drying racks that you can set up high and attach to the walls as well – perfect for rainy days and winter months.
• An ironing board and iron: “It’s important to keep all laundry related items together, so you know where everything is and everything has a home.
• Trash: “Perfect for dryer lint, which needs to be removed after each use and when emptying pockets before they go into the washing machine.”

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Lynsey Crombie’s Clothing Care Essentials

When learning to do laundry, taking care of your clothes is definitely a fundamental principle. In addition to laundry products, Lynsey also recommends the following:

• A sewing kit: “So if you spot any missing buttons or dropped hems, you can act quickly and find out where your kit is.”
• Mesh bags for washing delicate clothes: “They’re great for bras, silk underwear, and lace items that can sometimes get tangled.

• Ready to learn how to use a washing machine correctly? We have all the information you need to extend the life of your washing machine and your clothes.

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Lynsey Crombie’s Laundry Product Hacks

Laundry hacks are no better than those of a cleaning expert. Lynsey shares a few of her other laundry essentials.

• Store old towels: “Old towels to catch any leaks that may occur in your laundry room – the washing machine may leak if overloaded or if an item is stuck in the door.
• Hand washing: “ Most laundry rooms have an entrance from the outside, so keeping a hand wash in hand will keep your hands clean and stop the spread of germs. ”
• Paper napkins: “Ideal for dabbing stains!” Getting to stains as quickly as possible is key, paper towels are great for fresh stains and will absorb any excess easily. If you notice grease stains when baking, you can cover the stain with a paper towel and then gently iron over it to remove the stain, use this same process for wax crayon stains as well.

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Nothing beats the heady rush of endorphins after a really good workout.

That’s why I exercise and train up to five times a week, weather permitting.

But with every intense workout comes the possibility of body odor after sweating. And nobody likes to smell bad, do they?

If you’re in the same boat as me, here’s how I got out of funk.

What causes body odor?

First, it’s important to understand what’s causing the less-than-pleasant smell emanating from your body.

Body odor is the result of bacteria coming into contact with sweat molecules produced on the surface of your skin.

No matter how much antiperspirant you drench yourself in, it’s impossible not to sweat at all, especially in the hot and humid weather in Singapore.

How to eliminate body odor

What you can do that we may not pay enough attention to is reduce the bacteria on our skin.

This, my friends, is the secret sauce I would like to draw your attention to: Antibacterial products.

Using products with antibacterial properties helps reduce bacteria clinging to your clothes and body.

Want to keep the stench at bay?

Wash your clothes with antibacterial laundry capsules and before your workout take a shower with antibacterial shower gel.

To put this theory into practice, I used Walch^® products before my training.

To be precise, I will test the two novelties of the best-selling brand: Walch^® antibacterial laundry capsules and Walch^® antibacterial shower gel with essential oils.

This antibacterial combination is perfect for killing bacteria and other germs that cling to your skin and clothes.

Beyond smelling good, we all know the importance of following good hygiene practices to ward off coronavirus after living with Covid-19 for two years.

Walch^® antibacterial laundry capsules

The Walch^® the antibacterial laundry capsule encloses blue and amber-gold liquid separately.

The blue substance is a concentrated laundry detergent and fabric softener, while the amber-gold liquid is a disinfectant with antiseptic properties that can kill up to 99.9*% of germs and coronaviruses, Walch^® complaints.

Plus, the plant-based laundry capsule is free of harmful chemicals and contains no chlorine, parabens, phosphates, or phthalates.

Use laundry capsules to double the protection

Doing laundry is more convenient with the use of Walch^® antibacterial laundry capsules.

Instead of measuring out my usual cocktail of laundry products — laundry detergent, fabric softener, and baking soda (to eliminate odors) — all I had to do was put a laundry pod in my empty washing machine before load it with my laundry and my job was done.

There is also no need to cut the wrapper, as the capsule dissolves as soon as it comes into contact with water.

The capsule, while tiny, certainly packs a punch.

Just one capsule had enough cleaning power to effectively remove stains from my clothes, including all the embarrassing telltale signs that I’m a messy eater.

Guess the laundry capsules certainly lived up to Walch^®the claim of “9x cleaning power” indeed.

The laundry clothes had a light scent that reminded me of fresh pine, which smells good.

Walch^® antibacterial shower gel with essential oils

Besides Walch^®there is probably no other essential oil infused antibacterial body wash on the market.

The new Walch^® The Antibacterial Body Wash comes in two options: Lavender or Tea Tree.

Like washing capsules, Walch^® claims the plant-based body wash also kills 99.9%* of germs and is free of harmful ingredients like parabens and silicones.

Use of antibacterial shower gel with added essential oil

Lavender Antibacterial Body Wash has a soothing floral scent.

I imagine it would be good to use it before bed, as the lavender scent is known to have a calming effect, relieve stress and promote a better night’s sleep.

The Tea Tree Antibacterial Body Wash, on the other hand, would be better suited for use during the day as I found it to have a fresh, herbal, lemony scent.

Both body washes lather easily and my skin feels soft and hydrated after stepping out of the shower.

I also found that both scents linger on the body after use, almost like a light scent.

Walch Reviews^® some products

Now is the time for the real test of these products by Walch^®: How would I feel after a sweaty workout?

Before the training, I used the Walch^® antibacterial essential oil body wash and put on the clothes I had washed with the Walch^® antibacterial laundry capsules.

I stayed in my wet workout clothes for an entire day afterwards.

I did a quick sniff test at the end of the day and I’m happy to report that I didn’t smell bad.

I could also go about my day with confidence, knowing that I was protected from bad odors and nasty germs.

And now that the restrictions have eased, I can feel good and smell good and still have a good time.

About Walch^®

Walch^® is a leading hygiene and home care brand that uses German technology to produce a multitude of antibacterial products.

And it’s very popular.

To be exact, Walch^® was the top-selling brand on Shopee on 3.15 consumer day in 2022, as well as during 12.12, 11.11 and 10.10 in 2021.

You get the essentials.

Walch^® products on promotion now

The Walch^® antibacterial laundry capsules and essential oil body wash are currently retailed in major supermarkets, Walch^® Official flagship store on Shopee and Lazada at a promotional price of S$27.90 and S$7.90 respectively

If you want to feel good and smell good, maybe you can consider giving Walch^® antibacterial laundry capsules and body wash to try.

The good news is that these products will be available until May 31, 2022.

Bundles for Walch^® some products

And if you’re still not convinced, here’s your chance to give the Walch^® antibacterial products a ride with the free Absolute Cycle class that comes with bundle purchases.

Not to mention that these bundles are also currently on sale.

A set of three bottles of Walch^® antibacterial body wash with essential oil and a two-pack of Walch^® antibacterial laundry capsules now cost S$23.90 and S$55.80 respectively.

The retail price of the regular package is S$35.70 and S$71.80.

Redeem a free Absolute Cycle course worth S$49 with your purchase of either Walch package^® Official flagship store on Shopee.

To make things easier, the exchange is valid at all Absolute Cycle studios until May 31, 2022.

Now you can smell good and feel good.

The author of this article sponsored by Walch^® it smells good, of course.

*Based on recorded Whealth Lohmann Centralin Lab data

Top image by Fiona Tan

New construction on #5 Fairway, overlooking the bridge, pond and green. One of the last golf courses left to build a new home. The builder has designed this home for all types of buyer needs. Drivet and stone exterior and oversized 4 car garage, this home has over 6700 square feet. finished living spaces. 12′ ceilings in the main living areas. Great open room, formal dining room, kitchen and dining room. 72″ electric fireplace in great room with oversized Gerkin Rhino windows to the rear. No artwork needed here; picturesque views from the rear. Builder also provides covered patio, 16 x 21 with gas fireplace , gas grill, wood ceiling, steps to 20×40 inground pool, also gas fireplace. Entertaining home with great spaces to gather. In addition to the normal rooms, this builder added a 17 x 22 flex room (could be an office with bar, sink and refrigerator included or 6th bedroom with large closet on the main floor). Oversized laundry room that can add a locker system. metal tile ceiling.Master bathroom features heated tile floors, soaking tub, oversized steam shower, double vanity.Main living areas have engineered wood floors.Bedrooms will be rec open to carpet. The Kitchen: 48″ Chef Range, side-by-side fridge/freezer, lots of cabinetry, contrasting island color, pantry (6×8) and large dining area. The formal dining area has a pantry. dining butler Lower level: Family room with bar area, plus space for sofas and 2nd fireplace Workout room has rubber flooring and glass front (17×20) All bedrooms have walk-in closets, 4th and 5th bedrooms have a shared 34 bathroom There is a separate 34 bathroom for those using the pool, (5 x 11) Second utility room on the lower level Access to the pool: From the covered terrace or from lower level Another office space in the basement Two furnaces, safe, water softener installed Check with agent for completion dates.

You should see my inbox. Ouch! It’s brimming with questions, advice, stories, comments, rebuttals, and all kinds of love from you, my dear readers. Today, I’m making a small dent in the pile with these answers to a few of your questions about car leasing, homemade laundry detergent, and more.

Dear Cheapskate: My wife and I disagree. I want to rent a new car now because ours is old and paying for repairs is like throwing money down the drain. She wants to keep it until we can buy a better car. I hate car trouble and think peace of mind is something to consider. I’m sure we can afford the payment, but she isn’t. What should we do? -James

Dear James: I’d rather put toothpicks under my fingernails than rent a new car again, which is another story, but enough about me.

Here’s my best advice: do whatever you must to keep the old car running for now. Then, for the next 12 months, live as if you were making monthly lease payments of $400 – but make those payments to yourself. Don’t even think about being late, like you’re under a hard tenancy.

After a year, you’ll have two things: a good idea of ​​your comfort zone for large lease payments and $4,800 in cash. Now you have options.

No. 1: You can sell the scrap and buy a used car with the money; or #2: You can make a down payment on a newer car.

To me, buying a car is much better than jumping into a lease where you’ll spend a fortune and have nothing, not even a car, to show off at the end of the lease term.

Thanks for writing and calling me “Cheapskate”. As you may know, I was a world-class spender (EverydayCheapskate.com/about), and it almost ruined my life. Learning to live frugally has changed my life, so I wear this nickname “cheapskate” with pride and joy.

Dear Mary: I am so confused about laundry products, especially detergents. Are powders better than liquids? Is the word “ultra” just hype? Thanks. — Cindy

Dear Cindy: Here’s the scoop on laundry detergent: Typically, the word “ultra” means the product has been concentrated to fit in a smaller can. The problem is that unless you read the label and measure and experiment carefully to find the minimum amount that works for you, you’ll probably dump the same amount you had in the past. Not good.

A product with fabric softener added will not clean or soften as well, but is generally cheaper than buying two different products if you insist on using fabric softeners.

If a product says it has more stain repellent, it contains enzymes to help dissolve stains better, but you’ll still need to pre-treat stubborn stains. Detergents with enzymes generally cost more than those without.

Generally, liquid detergents are more expensive and work better on greasy stains, but cheaper powder detergents are better on clay and mud stains.

Liquid detergent and liquid bleach will improve and work better if you add half a cup of baking soda to the wash cycle, which means you may be able to use less detergent. It only pays off when your soda products are less per ounce than detergent.

And now for my super laundry detergent-saving secret: I make my own homemade laundry detergent (EverydayCheapskate.com/laundry-detergent). Seriously. And it’s so cheap – about 5-7 cents per wash load. It has no fragrances or mystery ingredients and works better than any commercial laundry products I’ve purchased in the past.

Try. I think you will be pleasantly surprised!

Dear Mary: We have been putting money into a 529 plan for our daughter’s college education for the past few years. She recently told us that she wants to attend beauty school instead. Now that the surprise has worn off, we are worried about the penalties when we withdraw the money. How much are we going to lose and is there a way to avoid it? —Rebecca

Dear Rebecca: I have great news for you! This 529 plan money can be used at any accredited vocational or vocational school — not just colleges and universities — to pay for tuition, room, board, fees, books, and supplies. If you have more in the account than the total cost of vocational training and related fees, you can withdraw the balance.

Federal law imposes a 10% penalty on profits for unqualified distributions. This means that you will get back 100% of your capital and 90% of your winnings.

Another option is to change the beneficiary to another eligible child or family member to maintain the account and avoid (or at least delay) ineligible withdrawals if your daughter’s education doesn’t require these funds. Your particular fund may have additional provisions, so be sure to check with the fund manager.

Anyone can learn more about 529 College Savings Plans at SavingForCollege.com. Hope this can help!

Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, “Ask Mary”. This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “Debt-Proof Living”.

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