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The afternoon of this past August 10th, was one I will not forget. I spent the afternoon with heroes. These weren’t the typical heroes we see in movies that wear capes and save damsels in distress. These heroes sported “lines of experience” on their faces. Many wore caps or t-shirts that indicated their branch of service to our country. Some had scars we could see; others had scars that will stay buried for a lifetime.
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Several local kids traveled to Vermillion to play in the South Dakota Junior Football game Sunday, August 22. They started on the outside field and finished in the Dome due to a thunderstorm. You could say the kids were a little excited to get to play in the DakotaDome! Photo by Jenna Hemenway
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I have found this old adage to be more or less accurate most of the time. “Fish bite best when the wind’s from the west. Fish bite least when the wind’s from the east.” We also know that the fish are more likely to feed on a rising barometer.
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I recently saw a patient I hadn’t seen in more than 18 months. This patient had previously come to me somewhat routinely for arthritic knees. Together, we constructed a conservative treatment plan to help increase activity and prolong the life of those knees. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic put a dent in our plan. Prior to the pandemic, this patient had been a borderline diabetic with some other medical comorbidities. Upon their return, we found a lot had changed. The patient had gained 30 pounds, decreased activity, and could not move about very well. We had to revise our plan based upon the patient’s current condition. I have observed, over the last few months, this scenario is not unusual.
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Wagner Swimming Pool Committee hosted an end-of-summer swimming pool party August 11. The purpose of the party was to increase awareness of the fundraising efforts to build a new pool in the community and to promote health, fun, and excitement for all of those in attendance. The children attending participated in a belly-flop contest, limbo, relay races, and hula hoops. The finale featured participants creating an atomic whirlpool. The pool committee has hosted many events in the community, including a haunted house, golf cart and yeti cooler raffle, pool parties, and an event at the baseball field. They have also advocated the project through time on South Dakota Public Radio with help from the South Dakota Gives campaign.
Read moreWeek 12 of the Fort Randall Casino and Hotel Weekly Racing Series this past Friday night at Wagner Speedway saw all five drivers in victory lane for at least the second time this season.
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Since March 2020, Dairyland Insurance Rewards program has connected with independent agencies across the country to deliver donations to hundreds of local charitable organizations. One of Juffer Inc.'s agency producers, Nicole Thompson, recently earned a reward of $500 and we are proud to provide these funds to the Boys and Girls Club. Representing insurance carriers like Dairyland allows Juffer Inc to continue serving South Dakota with pride.
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