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My boat, a not-so-fancy flat-bottomed john boat, was gassed up and the batteries were charged. Fresh line was wound onto my reels, and I was ready to go. Betsy had begrudgingly agreed to go along, and we headed for the river on the late afternoon of Thursday, May 12th.
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Hypothyroidism, the condition of the thyroid gland not making enough thyroid hormone, is a common hormonal disorder. Perhaps because hypothyroidism is common and its symptoms can be widespread and vague, misconceptions abound. Let’s cover the facts.
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On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who fought and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and service will never be forgotten, and we owe them and their loved ones a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid. Let us always remember that freedom is not free.
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“He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of His people He will take away from all the earth, for the Lord has spoken” (Isaiah 25:8).
Read moreLarry and Sharon Kozel were weekend visitors in the home of their son, Steve, Beth and Megan Kozel of Spearfish. They attended the High School Graduation of their granddaughter, Megan on Saturday afternoon and an Open House celebration for her on Friday night. Others attending were Megan's brother, Zach Kozel of Pierre, Megan's grandmother, Barb Anderson of Boise, Idaho; Mark, Julie and Simon Freier of Pickstown; Abby Freier of Sioux Falls; Rich and Barb Quartier of Sioux Falls; Doug and Colleen Kozel of Pierre and Lynsey Kozel of Hill City.
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The staff at Avon School congratulated these wonderful teachers on their future endeavors as they move onto new ventures! Melissa Storley, Tina Cameron and Tamara Carns, your presence will be missed by students and staff at Avon School. Thank you for everything you've done over the years. Courtesy photo.
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