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Success is created from personal interest, the caring about an idea, creativity, honest effort by those involved, proper planning, hard work, a certain amount of luck and people working together for the same positive goal in mind. In this case, the goal involves increasing cultural awareness, appreciation and acceptance for all cultures, building positive relationships and promoting community. To accomplish this goal a group of Horizons members and friends are working to create partnerships that will require active volunteerism and financial involvement, not just simple lip service to an idea. This group wants all parts of our community to work together by creating an activity that everyone will feel welcome to attend and participate in. To accomplish this financial partnerships are need to be developed with local organizations, area agencies, the Yankton Sioux Tribe, area businesses and even with individuals themselves. A request for help will involve financial partners to help make the “605 Unity J.A.M.” a big success for Wagner.
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I recently had a big discovery – the main thing holding back our vision of thriving rural communities is the extinction of collaborative leadership. Yes, it’s true. Truly collaborative leaders are rare in our communities.
Read morePROVERBS 9:9,10 " Give instruction to a wise man, and he will yet be wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. The fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the Holy is understanding."(KJV)
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Eyes are often called the “window to the soul”, but they can also be the “window to your health”. Most people know that it is essential to visit your primary physician for an annual check-up, but an annual eye exam is an important part of staying healthy as well.
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How have the recent election and the virus affected gun shows? I was present at the recent March 13-14 Mitchell Gun Show as I had three tables and talked to a number of vendors. Because of this, I can tell you what to expect at the coming May 15-16 Rapid City Show. Numbers wise, the Mitchell show was a rousing success. I’m guessing that ”cabin fever” had taken a toll, and families were eager to get out. I heard rumors of this being Mitchell’s last gun show. Though unfounded, this would be a disaster for firearms enthusiasts.
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The patient knew something was wrong. After appointments with several specialists, multiple scans, and tests, she was given a diagnosis. Still, she felt certain something was not right. I sat down with her and listened. We repeated a test she had a year prior, and this time the test garnered a different result. There was a tumor growing. She listened to her gut, she persisted and with an accurate diagnosis she got the medical care she needed.
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One of the great attractions about hunting or fishing is that things can turn around in seconds. One minute you’re bored and frustrated, seconds later a big buck steps out. Last September while fishing in the Wisconsin River, my grandson, son-in-law and I were catching 1-2 pound drum on worms. Seconds later I was onto a seven foot sturgeon and a nearly a two hour battle. One never knows when river fishing.
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While Democrats have tried to sell their recently signed $1.9 trillion spending legislation as a COVID relief bill, the truth is it isn’t one. Just 1 percent of this bill actually goes to our top COVID priority—vaccinations — and less than 10 percent of this bill is directly related to combating the virus. There’s been a lot of talk about how this bill is a liberal wish list — which it is. But that’s almost being too generous.
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