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Read moreThe SDSU Extension office is pleased to announce that Michael J. Koranda has filled the role of 4-H Youth Program Advisor March 1. Michael will be shared between Bon Homme and Charles Mix Counties and when in Charles Mix, he will office at Courthouse in Lake Andes. He will be in office on Mondays and Thursdays with a rotating Tuesday. You are all invited to stop by and welcome him back to the area.
Read moreWhile we South Dakotans are among the most fortunate people in the world, we often take things for granted without fully realizing just what we have. Such is the case with our turkey hunting. South Dakota is frequently recognized as the top state in the nation to hunt turkeys. Turkey hunters from around the country fly to hunt destinations while we have an hour’s drive at best.
Read moreMy grandmother was a lively, caring, wonderful woman, who remained very active late in her life. One spring day, after an unusual April blizzard, she stepped out of her apartment on her way to her weekly bridge game. She fell on the ice, in an event that led to an open ankle fracture and changed the course of the remainder of her life.
Read morePROVERBS 13:7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches."(KJV)
Read morePROVERBS 10:12 "Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins."(KJV)
Read moreSuccess 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.
Read moreI 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.
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