Opinion

The 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.

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.

PROVERBS 10:12 "Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins."(KJV) We are living in a time where hate is being the thing to do. Around out country it is being pushed--to hate whites, hate blacks, hate Spanics, hate Asians, and if that is not enough--hate your neighbors.

PROVERBS 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) Websters dictionary says: Wisdom--the quality of being wise.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As a primary care physician, I walk with my patients as they face many of life’s challenges. Facing the diagnosis of dementia may be one of the hardest. Any chronic illness involves loss, but dementia threatens the loss of not only ability and independence, but of the very self.