2 Broadcaster Press November 15, 2016 www.broadcasteronline.com Saluting Those Diabetes Awareness is Focus of November Who Have Served By Sen. John Thune On Veterans Day in 1988, President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. After the president delivered his remarks, he left a handwritten note at the memorial’s edge addressed to “our young friends.” The note read, in part, “You fought for your country and for its safety and for the freedom of others with strength and courage. We love you for it. We honor you.” President Reagan’s words captured the moment, as they often did, but his message transcends time. America had seen conflict before the Vietnam War, and as we all know, it’s seen conflict since then, too. My dad served in the Navy during World War II on the USS Intrepid. As a young Navy pilot, he flew important missions that helped protect U.S. service members and advance the cause of freedom in the Pacific theater. I’ve long believed that while “The Greatest Generation” is an honor every one of those brave men and women deserve, my dad included, it almost seems insufficient when you begin to fully understand the sacrifice they’ve made. South Dakota is home to more than 70,000 veterans, and I appreciate hearing from them as I travel across the state because the issues they face are real, and they’re often unique to those who’ve served. I take their concerns seriously, as does my staff, of which several have also served their country in uniform. And as an elected official, I consider it a top priority to ensure the men and women returning home from war receive all of the benefits and care they deserve. It’s no secret that the scars of war are not only physical, but they’re emotional, too. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), 20 veterans take their own lives each day due, in part, to the invisible wounds with which they cope after returning home from combat. That’s more than 7,000 soldiers whose lives are lost each year to suicide – more deaths than the United States suffered during the entirety of our battles in Iraq and Afghanistan. We have to reverse this trend and work harder to fulfill our commitment to our veterans. In the Senate, I’ve introduced legislation that would improve the VA’s Veterans Crisis Line, which can be a critical lifeline for veterans who want and need to speak directly with someone who understands what they’re going through. Part of fulfilling our commitment to veterans means fixing this system so when they call, someone is there to answer. As Americans, we’re blessed with innumerable opportunities throughout the year to celebrate with friends, family, and our communities. Veterans Day is a special time on which we all can reflect, because without the sacrifice of America’s veterans – the bravest and most noble among us – the United States wouldn’t look the same. Happy Veterans Day, America, and thank you to all who’ve served. BROOKINGS, S.D. - More than 41,000 South Dakotans live with with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The disease, which poses an escalating health threat worldwide and to South Dakota citizens, motivated the Mayor of Rapid City, Steve Allender to proclaim November as World Diabetes Month and November 14, 2016 as World Diabetes Day. The blue circle is the universal symbol for diabetes and Turnac Tower and Main Street Square in Rapid City will be shining blue lights on November 14 to bring awareness to World Diabetes Day. "Diabetes rates have been rising in South Dakota since the 1980's, with certain areas of the state being affected more than others," said Prairey Walkling, SDSU Extension Community Development Field Specialist. Walkling points to data collected by the South Dakota Diabetes Coalition which shows a significant racial disparity exists in South Dakota. Twenty-four percent of Native American adults are diagnosed with diabetes compared to 7.8 percent of whites. To help South Dakotans living with this chronic disease, SDSU Extension provides Better Choices, Better Health, communityled workshops which are an extension of Stanford University's Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. The program is brought to South Dakotans by a partnership of SDSU Extension, S.D. Department of Health and S.D. Department of Social Services. "This program works where others have failed because it allows a person to find a strategy and ways they can best help themselves. What I have found, is that the evidence-based skills taught in Better Choices, Better Health are universally applicable to people with chronic conditions," said Jacqueline Rhode, who recently received her certification to co-lead Better Choices, Better Health® workshops during a Better Choices, Better Health training on the campus of Stanford University. "Reservation communities, like Crow Creek, have higher rates of chronic disease, and often have a difficult time accessing healthcare and education programs. This makes a program, like Better Choices, Better Health, all the more important and empowering." The Better Choices, Better Health program is offered as six, weekly, two-andone-half-hour workshop sessions with interactive group discussions. These local workshops focus on providing individuals with peer support and evidence-based skills proven to help manage chronic disease. More about World Diabetes Day World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization. It aims to encourage action to confront diabetes as a global health issue, specifically promoting diabetes screenings as an essential tool in managing all types of diabetes. To learn more and explore conducting Better Choices, Better Health in your community, contact Megan Olesen, SDSU Extension Nutrition Field Specialist by email or 605.995.7378. Graduate Student Earns National Scholarship BROOKINGS, S.D. - Megan Webb, a South Dakota State University meat science graduate student, has been chosen as a recipient of the prestigious W.D. Farr Scholarship from the National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF). Webb joined the Animal Science Department as a Graduate Research Assistant in January 2015 to pursue her Ph.D. While at SDSU, Webb has been involved in several meat science research projects focusing on the impacts of pre-harvest management on end-product quality. Her most recent project has involved establishing a multi-disciplinary team of researchers, including experts beyond SDSU, to study consumers’ response to beef raised with and without common production technologies, such as antibiotics, implants, and beta-agonists. Webb is utilizing a consumer taste panel to see if preferences for meat products are changed when pre-harvest management techniques are disclosed to consumers. She is and will continue to work with USDA Agriculture Research Service and Agriculture Marketing Service to evaluate sustainability data of treatments with the objective of developing beef marketing labels that provide transparency. Ultimately the goal of the study is to determine if there is a preferred marketing language depending on production method, and if consumers have a preference in beef palatability and willingness-to-pay. Further, live cattle performance and economic data will be analyzed to guide producers when making production decisions. Another SDSU study that Webb managed is aimed at helping cow-calf producers by examining the effects of nursingcalf implant timing on growth performance and carcass characteristics. She has also collaborated on a project evaluating the effects of maternal protein restriction of first-time heifers during mid- to late-gestation on carcass composition and meat quality of progeny. Annual Gayville Legion PITCH PARTY HIGH - LOW- JACK and GAME Mon., Nov. 21 • Tues., Nov. 22 • Wed., Nov. 23 Webb credits her Doctorate Advisor, Amanda Blair, SDSU Meat Science Associate Professor, for believing in her and guiding her development as a researcher. Webb said, “Dr. Blair’s mentorship and support are the reasons why I was able to achieve this award. Receiving this award is humbling as it has been bestowed upon several of my peers and role models in the beef industry.” She added, “Winning the scholarship means that I have grown professionally and conducted research important to the beef industry.” Webb greatly appreciates the support of all the authors and professors involved in the projects she has worked on at SDSU and said, “As a graduate student, the best part about the Animal Science Department is the collaborative opportunity.” The ability to collaborate with other meat scientists, nutritionists, geneticists, veterinarians and industry personnel has provided Webb with endless research thought and support. “Having a group of professors who are willing to work together to solve challenging and dynamic questions made SDSU the right choice for me,” said Webb. The $12,000 scholarship is awarded to two recipients annually to honor W.D. Farr who was a third generation Coloradan, pioneer rancher, statesman and banker known for his extraordinary vision. His dedication to improving agriculture, livestock, and water development has resulted in significant changes in farming methods that have influenced the practices of ranchers and farmers throughout the nation, according to the NCF’s website. Webb added that Mr. Farr was known as a community man who offered opportunities for others and said that now it’s her turn to pay it forward. In addition to receiving $12,000 in scholarship funds, Webb will also be a guest at the 2017 National Cattlemen’s Thank you to the Vermillion radio stations, Murph’s and HyVee who joined to give away a freezer and generous package of meat. Thank you! Alice Barnes 6:00 p.m. until ?? Bingo – 7pm to 10pm Win HyVee Gift Card Oyster Stew - Beef Sandwiches EVERYONE WELCOME! 18 40 th Beef Association Convention in Nashville, TN. A native of Burlington, W.V., Webb, received a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science with a Meat Science Certification from Texas A&M before earning a Master’s Degree at Colorado State University in 2014. While attending Texas A&M University, Webb became familiar with a quote from fellow Jackrabbit Dr. Howard Hesby, a well-known Animal Science Professor at both universities, — “Don’t let the classroom interfere with your education.” Webb said the quote is one she holds dear that has been her education backbone. Webb chose SDSU after taking note of past graduates’ success in industry, academia and as entrepreneurs. “Seeing those students perform well engaged me and made me want to come to SDSU to be mentored by Dr. Blair and Dr. Keith Underwood,” she said. Webb plans to receive her Ph.D. in December 2017 with the hope of obtaining a liaison position in the beef industry between the producer, processor, and consumer to improve transparency and build consumer trust. In a letter recommending Webb for this scholarship, Blair said, “Megan is motivated to pursue creative solutions to increase transparency with consumers and drive demand for beef. It is very rare to find an individual with such a positive attitude, academic ability and enthusiasm for this industry. I am confident Megan will continue to develop into an influential leader in the beef industry, providing scientific guidance to difficult production questions as well as effectively training future stakeholders.” - See more at: http://igrow.org/news/graduate-studentearns-national-scholarship/#sthash.rwgACnaA.dpuf Initiated Measure 21 Approved PIERRE, S.D. – On Nov. 8, South Dakota voters approved Initiated Measure 21 to set a maximum finance charge for all money lenders licensed under South Dakota Codified Laws chapter 54-4. These licensed lenders make commercial and personal loans, including installment, automobile, shortterm consumer, pay day and title loans. The initiated measure prohibits all state-licensed money lenders from making a loan that imposes total interest, fees and charges at an annual percentage rate greater than 36 percent. The measure also prohibits these money lenders from evading the rate limitation by indirect means. The provisions of Initiated Measure 21 apply to all loans originated, rolled over, renewed or flipped after Nov. 15, 2016. A violation of this measure is a misdemeanor crime. A loan made in violation of this measure is void, and any principal, fee, interest or charge is uncollectable. The law will take effect on Nov. 16, 2016, after the South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office completes its official canvas of the votes on Nov. 15. The measure does not apply to state and national banks, bank holding companies, other federally insured financial institutions and state chartered trust companies. The measure also does not apply to businesses that provide financing for goods and services they sell. Contact the Department of Labor and Regulation, Division of Banking at 605-773-3421 for more information. Anniversary Dan & Anne Manning Please join them in celebrating on Friday, November 25 7:00 p.m. Please Recycle 3x ...the Value St. Agnes School Auditorium for a Reception and Dance NO Gifts Please! For Your Classified! 605-624-4429