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The first successful organ transplant was a kidney transplant in 1954. The donor was the identical twin of the recipient. The new kidney worked for 11 months. This was long before any anti-rejection medications were available. Cyclosporine, the first anti-rejection medication, was approved for use in 1983. The use of anti-rejection medications has significantly increased how long transplanted organs will function.
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There have been more than 5 million illegal crossings of our southern border since President Biden took office. Title 42 ended May 11, a policy that has allowed border patrol to turn migrants away due to public health concerns. Fentanyl is flowing across the border in record numbers.
Read moreI still remember the first time I was invited to my mother-inlaw’s home for dinner when I was dating Bryon. I hadn’t really talked to Sharon or my father-inlaw, Al, very much before, and I was nervous.
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Class of 2023 Graduation Continued from page 1
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The Good Samaritan Society-Tyndall is preparing for our annual Walk of Flags.
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The 2023 Pirate Awards Program was held Thursday, May 4. Master of Ceremonies was Tom Culver, Opening Prayer was given by Pastor Aaron Rush following by the Concert Choir sining 'Ballin' the Jack' and the meal catered by Dale Buchholz Catering. Following the meal, Kenny Powers gave the Lion's Club Welcome, Pastor Aaron Rush gave the Chamber of Commerce Welcome and Lindsey Fathke gave the Introduction of the Class of 2023. Keynote speaker for the evening was John Thayer. Following the speaker, awards were presented to students and staff. We aplogize, but a complete list of awards presented to students was not available at print time. Photos by Jenna Petrik.
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Like a car racing along the interstate, exiting onto a highway, and finally reaching the family farm along a dusty gravel road, our blood circulates inside our bodies. There are the major blood vessels, such as the aorta running out of the heart, and there are the tiny capillaries allowing blood cells one at a time to carry oxygen and nutrients to all the cells in our bodies. The network of capillaries is so complex it is estimated there are over 40 billion in one person, and if stretched out in a single line they would cover over 100,000 miles.
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