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Beef Showmanship
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When I was a teenager, I was eager to start my first job. When I wasn’t doing homework or running track, I wanted something else to do – I didn’t like to sit around. A part-time job was a great option for me. Plus, I really needed the extra cash if I wanted to go on dates or have gas money.
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Stegmeier is a Veteran of the Vietnam War. Merritt was drafted on December 28th, 1965, and assigned to the Army. Stegmeier spent his eight weeks of basic training at Fort Ord in CA. He was then sent to Fort Monmouth, NJ for sixteen weeks for his Advanced Individual Training (AIT). His AIT was in microwave/radio repair along with fifteen other soldiers. On August 15th, 1966, Merrit was sent to Vietnam. He deployed from Yakima, WA then to Oakland, CA where he was sent to Saigon, Vietnam.
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During the South Dakota Festival of Books, I listened to a group of five successful novelists discussing the art of writing and what they gained from creating those words. They all seemed to agree with journalist Malcolm Gladwell, who said that it takes some talent, but more importantly, about 10,000 hours of practice to become good at anything. They each also said that writing has given them joy and humor, an understanding about life and a sense of meaning.
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Assuring effective health care to a population is a challenge for every society. As care options become more complex – and expensive – the challenges increase.
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In the Gospel of John, shortly before Jesus is arrested, He says “my command is this: love each other a I have loved you” (John 15:12). Jesus and His disciples teach the significance of love throughout the New Testament. In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus gives us what has become known as “the golden rule” – “do to others as you would have them do to you” (Luke 6:31).
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AVON STUDENTS BACK TO SCHOOL!
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Lake Andes has had a new business on Main Street for the past few months. On March 20th Vernon’s Repair and Auto Service became K Tire & Oil LLC. K’s Tire and Oil is owned and operated by Jr Kiyukan. He has not yet had a grand opening but plans to once the shop is more where he would like it to be. Kiyukan currently has five employees, all from the local Wagner and Geddes areas.
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