2 Broadcaster Press July 5, 2016 www.broadcasteronline.com South Dakota Air National Guard Celebrates 70 Years SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - It’s not unusual to see and hear the F-16s of the South Dakota Air National Guard flying over the city of Sioux Falls. In the coming months, members of the community should keep a watchful eye out for a new and unique tail on one of these aircraft. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the unit and to celebrate this event the unit has painted aircraft #428 with a distinctive tail flash, ventral fins and horizontal stabilizers. The usual subdued gray color scheme will be replaced temporarily with bold black, red and white colors. Meant to represent aircraft of the unit throughout its history, the red lightning bolt in the design is representative of the first aircraft flown by the unit in 1946, the P-51 Mustang. The P-51 was an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II, the Korean War and other conflicts. The original design of the P-51 included a bold red lightning bolt across the nose of the aircraft. The lightning bolt is also a part of the ventral fin design on the 70th anniversary commemorative aircraft. The ever present “Lobo” with a unique color scheme graces the left view of the tail of the aircraft with “70 years” prominently displayed on the right. The process of changing the tail art on this commemorative aircraft was left up to the skilled craftsmen of the 114th Fighter Wing fabrication shop. From concept and design, to the final painting of the tail, several people were involved to make this project happen. The unit reached out to long-time supporter and Sioux Falls aircraft enthusiast, John Mollison, to design the tail based on ideas from the unit. The Airman responsible for the final product was Master Sgt. Roger Vearrier, 114th Maintenance Squadron structural repair technician, a 25 year veteran of the unit. “This was a fun and unique project to complete,” said Vearrier. “I’ve been here since the beginning of the F-16 at Joe Foss Field, and this is the first time I can remember us painting a tail with a unique design.” Easily seen on the ground and in the sky, the tail design will grace the skies over Sioux Falls and the surrounding area for the rest of 2016 and will be prominently displayed at Sioux Falls Airshow 2016 - Power on the Prairie, which will be held at Joe Foss Field, July 23-24. “We are very excited about celebrating 70 years of the South Dakota Air National Guard,” said Col. Nathan Alholinna, 114th Fighter Wing commander. “The pride and professionalism of the Lobo Airmen is reflected in the striking uniqueness of tail 428.” Dave Says No more guilt trips! Dear Dave, My parents left their six-figure jobs to enter the ministry when I was in high school. That was 10 years ago, and my mom still regularly asks me to share my money with them. I don’t mind helping out once in a while, but this has been going on for a long time and I’ve started feeling bitterness about the requests and their bad financial decisions. My mom also tries to make me feel bad sometimes if I can’t afford to give them as much as they want. She constantly references their calling, and that I should want to help with that. How can I stop this pattern? Renee Dear Renee, This is not a healthy situation for anyone involved. By consistently giving or loaning your parents money, you’ve lost respect for them in the process. The relationship has become strained, and that’s a tough thing for anyone to deal with — especially in a parent-child situation. On top of all that, your mom sounds like a travel agent for guilt trips. It seems like she’s working you over while implying it’s all really for God. That’s toxic. Going into the ministry is an admirable thing. However, I remember a guy in the Bible named Paul who made tents while he conducted his ministry. I’m paraphrasing, of course, but his line was something like, “If you don’t work, you don’t eat.” He had a job, remember? So, suggesting that someone work outside the ministry while trying to do God’s work isn’t mean or unfair. No one should do this to their child, and it’s going to be hard to unravel it all and turn it into a respectable situation. I hope everyone will consider sitting down with a mature third party, and developing a situation where you’re no longer giving or lending them money. In the meantime, read a book called Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud. After that and some objective intervention, I think this situation will become a lot healthier for everyone. —Dave Finding the right motivation Dear Dave, My husband and I make $180,000 a year combined, and we have a net worth of about $1.6 million. We’ve been blessed financially, and lots of times motivated by a survival point of view, but what do you do when you’re not motivated by that kind of thing anymore? How do you find and live out God’s purpose for your life? Lisa Dear Lisa, Congratulations on your success! You guys really have been blessed, and it sounds like you’ve worked hard for Dave your wealth. If you’ve ever studied psychology a little bit, you may remember Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Basically, once you get physiological and safety needs met, you feel a need to find other things to motivate you. It sounds like you’re a performance-oriented person. So am I. People like us get our relaxation and even fulfillment away from work in different ways than most people. My suggestion would be to start thinking about ways you can serve and help other people or causes you care about. This could even mean becoming a stay-at-home mom for a while and really pouring into your kids, if you have them. If it’s something else, that’s okay too. How about this? You’ve obviously been thinking about this stuff for a while. Take a day all to yourself, away from everything and everybody, and bring along nothing but some food and drink, a bunch of notepads and pencils, and a Bible. Open up your mind and your heart to the things you care about and all the possibilities. You have to have a goal that is worthy in your mind, and you don’t have that right now. I can’t tell you what your calling is, Lisa, but I can say this. There’s tons of joy and fulfillment to be found when you’re working in a way to serve the people and things that matter most in your life! —Dave RAMSEY * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business, and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 11 million listeners each week on more than 550 radio stations and digital outlets. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com. Celebrating An Unparalleled Way Of Life Master Sgt. Roger Vearrier, 114th Maintenance Squadron fabrication technician, makes a final inspection of the 70th anniversary tail art that was painted on an F-16 assigned to the 114th Fighter Wing at Joe Foss Field in Sioux Falls, S.D, June 22, 2016. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the South Dakota Air National Guard and the unit will be flying this commemorative aircraft over the next few months to recognize this milestone. This aircraft, along with many more military and civilian aircrafts, will be on static display at the Sioux Falls Airshow at Joe Foss Field, July 23-24, 2016. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland/Released) This year marks the 70th anniversary of the South Dakota Air National Guard and the unit will be flying this commemorative aircraft over the next few months to recognize this milestone. This aircraft, along with many more military and civilian aircrafts, will be on static display at the Sioux Falls Airshow at Joe Foss Field, July 23-24, 2016. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland/Released) Come see us every Saturday Downtown Plaza 9am-Noon for weekly Fresh produce! Vermillion Area Farmer’s Market FAMILY FUN NIGHT Thursday, July 7th 3pm - 7pm Clay County Fairgrounds Bring the Family & Enjoy Games - Bouncy House - Food & Entertainment All in addition to our regular vendors with • In Season Produce • Breads • Meats • Cheese • Soaps • Crafts & More 605.659.3399 • VAFarmersMarket@gmail.com • www.vermillionfarmersmarket.org For Sale Enjoy Majestic Sunsets On The 11th Hole Of The Bluffs Golf Course 421 Oakmont Dr. Vermillion 125 E. Cherry St., Vermillion, SD DakotaRealty.com Jana Bye, Broker Associate Cell: 605-202-0637 Office: 605-624-4474 By Gov. Dennis Daugaard: In the spring of 2012, I had the chance to visit somewhere I’d never expected to go. I joined Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee for a Department of Defense trip to Kuwait and Afghanistan. I am not well-traveled, so I had no idea what to expect. Our first stop was Kuwait. Although it was springtime, we saw very little vegetation. Only along some parts of the road did we spot any growing plants – plants that had been planted and watered. We drove through blowing sand and dust, and traversed areas where overland oil pipelines and overhead electric transmission towers dominated the countryside. The dust was so bad at one point that we could not see the sun. The SD National Guard soldiers I met in Kuwait were just weeks from their scheduled return to South Dakota, and their mood was upbeat. When we arrived in Afghanistan we were directed to wear helmets and flak jackets. America was actively at war here. We traveled in armored helicopters and when we flew, it was largely at night. Our helicopter was equipped with machine guns mounted on both sides. Armed soldiers accompanied us throughout our stay. In one daytime flight I noticed the walls surrounding most homes and some fields. The walls weren’t built to contain or exclude livestock, but to provide security. One group of SD National Guard I met had the duty of providing security for transports. The mood of these guardsmen was more serious and tense. Enroute home, we flew to Landstuhl, Germany, where the most severely injured troops were being sent. I remember a conversation with a soldier who had been shot Let Those Toes Breathe! 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In America, our abundance and freedom is so commonplace that we often take things for granted – clean air, running water, kids playing, feelings of safety. Yet there are many places in the world where these things are uncommon or even rare. On July 2, a group of South Dakotans who understand this more deeply than the rest of us will return home. After 10 months in Kuwait, the 155th Engineer Company will return to South Dakota. I expect the soldiers of the 155th will spend this holiday weekend fully appreciating the freedoms we have in America, and we should do likewise. This Independence Day let us celebrate the beliefs upon which America was founded – that every person is born with unalienable rights: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Our freedoms have led to a prosperity that no one in 1776 could have imagined. But beliefs alone did not secure America’s way of life. Rather, it was those beliefs made tangible through the sacrifices of those who have worn our country’s uniform. It is thanks to the men and women of the 155th Engineer Company and all of those who have served that you and I are free. Happy Independence Day, America. Come and experience the best South Dakota High School Football players as they face off one last time at the DakotaDome. Recognition Banquet, July 8 with guest speaker Joe Glenn Former Head Coach - USD Coyotes For banquet tickets or pre-game tickets go to www.LiveVermillion.com